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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1962

Page

14

Wolfcamp gas shows from two southeast New Mexico tests

Skelly Oil reports a Wolfcamp gas discovery at the No. 1 West Jal unit five miles west of Jal New Mexico with flowing rates from 3.157 million to 2.58 million cubic feet per day at various chokes and pressures. Eddy area test at No. 1 Indian Basin Federal yields 320 000 cfpd after 122 minutes open. Additional wells and tests across Gaines Sterling Reeves Crane areas are noted with drillstem tests and reentries in Wolfcamp and Cherry Canyon zones.

Lea County N. M Skelly Oil Co Midland Jal Federal Skelly Lowe West Lines Gaines David Fasken Jones Gaines County Seminole Sterling—Roden Oil Co Cosden Petroleum Corp Wolfcamp Reed Credo Sterling County Block 30 Wenw Sur Sterling City Cherry Canyon Reeves Gulf Oil Corp J. C WaHa Pyote Public School Land Survey CRANE Crane County McCamey Gulf Ojl Corp Clear Fork West Crossett

Local Briefs Include Injuries And Enrollments Across Region

Charles Ream 34 of Harbwood in Methodist Hospital with a knife wound in the right side after a 2 a.m. scuffle Saturday. James Cart Zeock announces McCarty homecoming at Forrest Park 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. bring a basket lunch. Joe Old of Fort Wayne will enroll at Indiana Technical College in the Gener Education Dept for fall term starting Sept. 20. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Haynes of Abilene announce the birth of a daughter weighing pounds 14 ounces at Dyess AFB Hospital. Leonard Griffith of Bledsoe treated for a left foot injury at Methodist Hospital. Filemino Franco of Big Spring in poor condition with two gunshot wounds, transported to Lubbock. O D Barnes and wife of Lubbock treated for injuries from a Snyder car crash. Three-year-old Lupe Salazar of Morton in good condition after being run over twice in a Morton farm incident. Gulf proposes to re center and deepen at Middle Clear Fork field from 3,505 feet, planning 4,000 feet depth near Section 18, Block 35.

Joe D. Qld Archie Old 9Th St Indiana Technical College Fort Wane Ind Old Gener Education Department Filemino Franco Big Spring Methodist Hospital Lubbock Lupe Salazar Morton Cochran County Middle Clear Fork Texas Crude Oil Co Gulf H&tc Survey

Khrushchev backs Soviet missile tests and disarmament hopes

Premier Khrushchev defended Moscow’s anti rocket programs and warned the United States against continuing atomic testing. He cited past atmospheric blasts and urged a general disarmament treaty while stating the USSR would match US test activity if Washington proceeds. He questioned the need to release film footage of the rocket in action.

Moscow Khrushchev Soviet Union United States U.S America

Great Plains Weather Hits Panhandle South Plains

Thunderstorms bring hail and heavy rain from Amarillo to the South Plains. Tornadoes near Pampa cause trailer damage as a line of storms moves eastward. Forecasters predict more thundershowers with cooler air and near normal temperatures for midweek.

Mary Neal Sweetwater Barnhart I San Angelo Crowell Bronte Mertton Big Lake Amarillo South Plains Littlefield Anfon Plainview Abernathy Petersburg Wichita Falls Panhandle South ‘Plains Lubbock Texas Dalhart el Paso Corpus Christi Presidio Gila Bend, Ariz Drummond Mont Redmond Ore

Burglary After Open House Invitation Gains Access

Apartment manager's open house note leads burglars to steal from 1710 Main St. Two dinette chairs, a lounge chair, a storage chest and a night stand valued at 115 dollars missing. Separate crimes include Gary's Bar-B-Q break in for 80 dollars in change and vandalism to Janet Myers' car rear window.

Robert Iddins Main St Gary’s Bar-B-Q Ave. M Janet Myers

Pleas Entered In 99th Court

Pleas of guilty were entered in 99th District Court after a 60-case docket call led by Judge Howard C. Davison. Marvin James Stone, 42, 2404 N Quirt, admitted forging a instrument and faced potential two-year term. sentencing postponed 10 days. Juan Guerrero Lozano, 22, 708 15th St., faces murder with malice in the January gun death of Fernando Montalvo, 26, of 705 15th St., to be tried after jurors report Tuesday.

99Th District Court Howard C. Davison Marvin James Stone Sam Kelley Davison Juan Guerrero Lozano 15Th St Fernando Montalvo

Macmillan Announces Second Phase of Cabinet Resignations

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan disclosed on Monday night that nine more ministers have resigned as part of a broad Cabinet reconstruction. The reshuffle follows prior dismissals and signals a major government overhaul.

London Harold Macmillan

Wall Street Mixed as Losses Narrow in Midday Trading

Stocks drifted lower with the Dow off to 586.21 as the overall market showed modest declines. Major sectors including steels, autos, chemicals, tobacco, and electronics faced fractional losses while a few names in tech showed small gains amid a subdued economic backdrop.

Wall Street York Aps Profi Autel American du Pont MOA Inc IBM Polaroid U £& Gypsum American Tobacco Tex

Registration At Tech Underway

About 2 700 students expected to enroll for the second semester at Texas Tech. Registration began this morning with 50 entering freshmen at orientation. Classes start Tuesday and all changes must be completed by Wednesday. The second summer term runs to August 23 with commencement on August 3. First semester enrollment totaled 4 758. last year’s second term had 2 772.

Texas Tech

Hess Receives Meritorious Service Citation at Texas Base

Col Lester C Hess is cited for exceptionally meritorious service while commander of Reese AFB Texas from August 18 1959 to July 15 1962. The ceremony included a watercolor portrait gift from Lubbock citizens and remarks by Col Gunn praising Hess’s record and civilian military ties.

Lester C. Hess United States Reese Afb Texas Hess U.S. Air Force Col. Hess George Wilson Lubbock Gunn Air Force Reese George W. Pardy Thomas J. Barret Pp. West Dross Ellis Wess Kelsesville Italif Panama Canal Zone U S Ploesti Romania United States Air Force Bryan Afb Allied Air Forces Northern European Command NATO Sheppard Afb

Estes Case Debunked as Fraudulent Audit Allegations

Townsend, Miller's assistant, testifies the Estes audit of Winn P Jackson, Lubbock, showed net assets well above required levels and included inflated figures. He cites four comparable yet questionable entries and notes changes in warehouse bonding oversight since Estes’s fraud indictments in early April.

Townsend Miller Orville I. Freeman American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Freeman Estes Winn P. Jackson Lubbock Tex Townesend Bistes Jude Trent Basel Millesaioe Heop

Lubbock Man Charged In Case Involving a Child

A 28 year old Lubbock man Kenneth Paw Cover was charged with attempted incident involving an 11 year old girl from Lubbock in a July 5 case. He is held in Lubbock County jail on 45 dollar bond. The suspect was jailed after arrest following a mother’s report to officers. Two women were arrested at a motel on vagrancy and prostitution probes. A loaded .38 caliber public safety item was found during searches.

Lubbock Kenneth Paw Cover 42Nd St Lubbock County Justice of the Peace George H. McCleskey Junior Brown Brown Coury McCleskey Brownfield

Radio satellites compare active and passive types

The article explains passive satellites like Echo 1 and active repeaters such as Telstar. It notes Echo 1 launched August 12 1960 remains in orbit but shows reduced reflectivity, while Big Shot is larger and sturdier, intended to hold shape until reentry with a 135 foot diameter versus Echo I’s 100 feet.

United States Telstar

Burglary and Vandalism Reported in Local Homes

Police investigated a burglary at 1510 FE 6th St where three windows were broken and kitchen linoleum stolen, with total loss estimated at 37 dollars. James Tipton reported a 91 dollar cash theft from a box at his Ave M home. Castilllo reported a phonograph valued at 50 dollars stolen from her 10th Street residence. Deputies checked thefts of two irrigation well batteries near Shallowater and a vehicle damage incident on Hwy 84 FM 400 with damage around 200 dollars.

6Th St James Tipton Ave. M Mary Castillo 10Th St Od ‘Ficers Lubbock County M. C. Ross Shallowater Jimmy Gilbert 47Th St Hwy. 84 FM 400

Services Pending For J. L. Boardwine

Funeral arrangements for James Leroy Boardwine 69 who died of a heart attack at his residence about 8 15 am Sunday were to be announced by Singleton Funeral Homes. Survivors include his wife three daughters Juanita McDonald Denver City Lorene Henry and Lucille Day Hobbs two sons E C Denver City and Harold Dean Grants NM two brothers L H Collinsville OK and John Bartlesville OK and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Denver City Singleton Funeral Homes James Leroy Boardwine Boardwine Juanita McDonald Lorene Henry Lucille Day Hobbs E. C Harold Dean Grants N.M L. H Collinsville Okla John Bartlesville

Lubbock Courts Face Multiple Civil Actions and Divorces

U S District Court Judge Joseph B Dooley presides over Olivia Harris and husband versus James B Whitley and wife for injuries from a February 19 two car collision seeking a 64000 judgment. Also listed are divorces and suits including Bankers Life policy dispute and a note suit.

Lubbock U.S. District Court Joseph B. Dooley Olivia Harris James B. Whitley State District Court Terry County VND District Court Victor H. Lindsey Jo Ann Crawford A. L. Crawford Bradford J. Bullard Betty Bullard Theresa A. van Bibber Bankers Life and Casualty Co

Dallas Man Killed When Car Hits Utility Pole

Walter Berry aged 55 from Ferris died in a single vehicle crash when his car struck a utility pole early today in Dallas. Local police are investigating the crash and have not released further details.

Dallas Walter Berry Ferris

Negro May Get U S Bar Post in Dallas

U S Attorney Alty. Barefoot Sanders said a Negro lawyer is under consideration for assistant U S attorney in Dallas. Fred Finch Jr. of Dallas is one of three Negroes who applied. there are more than 30 applicants. Sanders stressed the decision will depend on qualifications and not on race.

Dallas U.S. Alty Barefoot Sanders U. S Sanders Fred Finch Jr Kennedy Finch Starvard Law School

Local Sunday School Attendance Totals 16 636 Across 60 Lubbock Churches

Figures from Lubbock churches show Sunday morning attendance of 16 636, down from 17 501 last week cited by four churches. The list includes numerous Methodist Baptist Church of Christ and Assembly of God congregations across the city, reflecting broad church participation.

Lubbock Vaape _Methwest Epworth Methodist Wesley Methodist Cooper Methodist Mt Vernon Methodist Latin American Methodist Westminster Presbyterian Oo Shepherd King Taitheran Lubbook View Christian Westmont Christ Bam Churen Antioch Baptist Armott- Henson Rapes Baptist Mexican Missin Chapel Hil Baptist Ast College Avenue Baptist O. First Baptist Phot Avenue Baptist Harwell Heuhts Baptist Thihland Baptist E . Mackenzie Flighland Assembly of Roverlawn Assembly of God

Kennedy Returns to White House After Cape Cod Weekend

President Kennedy flew from Cape Cod to Andrews Air Force Base arriving at 10 12 am. His flight lasted about an hour and he had no formal schedule on his White House calling list for the day. The weekend included both work and relaxation.

Washington UPI Kennedy White House Cape Cod Andrews Air Force Base

Bonds Of $500 Set For Three In City

Three defendants entered innocent pleas before Judge Pat S. Moore in County Court No. 2. Bonds of $500 each were set for Freddie Mae Garrett 69 of 1903 Ave B charged with liquor law violation, Mrs. Troy J Henson 25 of 2725 Baylor St charged with check law violation, and Enrique Lopez Valdez 48 of 809 Mth St charged with driving while intoxicated.

Pat S. Moore Freddie Mae Garrett Ave. B Troy J Henson Baylor St Enrique Lopez Valdez Mth

Births Listed From West Texas Hospital In Busy Week

Notices detail multiple newborns at West Texas Hospital with weights from 4 pounds 2 ounces to 16 pounds 4 ounces. Fathers hold varied occupations including planning department employee, wholesale trader, and Texas Tech student. Several mothers and addresses are listed alongside birth times and hospital names.

Michart David Tunkertey Tal West Tesas Hospital Texas Tech

Derby Soap Box Derby Sets 1962 Race Prizes

Derby officials prepare for the 1962 Soap Box Derby with city utilities aiding track setup. Awards total 30000 in college scholarships plus trophies, savings bonds, watches, radios and trips to Akron for top finishers. Eligible boys receive helmets T shirts and medals for car builders. event starts with trial runs at 1 30 p m.

Cope Front Municipal Power and Light Co Southwestern Public Service Co Southwestern Bell Telephone Co McCullough Public Utilities Tom Cherry Toledo Scale, Co Akron Ohio

Navy Vet Reports For Duty In City

Navy veteran Donald Hausauer engineman first class reports for duty at the Lubbock Navy recruiting sub station after ten years in the service He transferred from Albuquerque where he served seven months and prior duty aboard the submarine USS Sea Fox He is a native of Aurora New York and lives with his wife and five children at 4508 37th Street Idaho Falls Idaho

Donald Hausauer USN Lubbock Navy Hausauer Submarine Service Albuquerque Sea Fox Aurora N.Y

Ottoman Empire Lands and Regions Pre World War I

The Ottoman Empire encompassed European Turkey, Anatolia, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Israel, Arabia, Yemen, and Aegean islands up to the war era. The listing highlights vast imperial holdings stretching across the Middle East and adjacent regions prior to World War I.

Ankara Turkey Anatolia Syria Lebanon Iraq Jordan Palestine Israel Arabia Yemen Aegean Sea

Reds Reject A-Test Plan

Geneva dispatch reports the Soviet Union rejected a Western plan for compulsory inspection of nuclear test sites at the Disarmament Conference. Valerian Zorin proposed relying on the eight-nation neutral memorandum with national controls and invited on-site checks, a stance the West deems noncompliant.

Geneva UPI Soviet Union United States Britain Zorin Valerian Zorin Arthur Dean Zorn Rainer Paristu Consaraiment Couifer Poce Zertin West London American Atomic Energy Commission iWest International Scientificd Commission

City Insurance Men At Montreal Meet

Five Lubbock insurance representatives attend the Million Dollar Round Table annual meeting at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal Canada. Attendees include Kay H. Baird Bill Kingsberg Ralph S. Krebs Philip B. Bolanon and Alfred L. Hartsfield from Mutual Life United Founders Life and Western National Life. About 900 members are expected to attend the convention which lasts until Thursday. The group recognizes agents who have written at least one million dollars in life insurance in a calendar year.

Lubbock Insurance Round Table International Organization of Life Queen Elizabeth Hotel Montreal Canada Lubbock Kay H. Baird Bill Kingsberg Ralph S. Krebbs Mutual Life of New York Philip B. Bo- Lanon United Founders Life Alfred L. Hartsfield Western National Life of Texas

Barbershoppers To Be Feted Tuesday In Lubbock

Mr and Mrs Arch Lamb host a Ladies Night chuck wagon supper for the Lubbock Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing at their W 34th Street home near the city limits. About 100 members wives and guests are expected. Four quartets will perform barbershop numbers. Western regalia will be worn.

Arch Lamb Lubbock Society For Preservation and Encouragement of America Lamb W. 34Th St

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