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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1960
Page
6
A short devotional citing First Corinthians 14 1 offers a promise of joy wealth trials and faith. It speaks of strength courage low mood relief and friendship through divine gifts. The text credits Julien C Hyer with the message urging humility and purpose.
United Press International reports student demonstrators marching in many countries. In South Korea and Turkey they helped topple governments, Tokyo's protests disrupted Eisenhower's Japan visit, and U S sit-ins challenge segregation. Rhetoric and police clashes fueled movements across several nations.
A 23 year old Negro was questioned as detectives probed a car burglary in which a battery went missing. Wesley Owens of 2003 Clovis Rd reported the theft from his car while workers at Bill Baucom Garage said tools were recovered after the suspect's arrest.
Hong Kong is described as an island and territory near the Canton River mouth, not a city in the Orient, and is identified as a British crown colony.
Funeral services are announced for several residents including Earnest Ray of Tahoka who died in an auto crash near Post. Lena Roe of Kingsville, C. E. Faver of Plainview, Eula Bettis McMullen of Lamesa, and crop-duster pilot C R Skip Hopkins of Olney are among those listed with burial details. Also noted are upcoming services for Minnie Lee Dubose and Grover Burson, plus local group meetings at Moore's Restaurant, the LVNA at Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, and the South Plains Stamp Club meeting in Monterey Shopping Center.
Funeral services for Eddie Grundy 33 of 512 51st St are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Thirty-fourth Street Foursquare church officiated by Rev. Jack Peacock. Burial will be in City of Lubbock Cemetery. Grundy died after his car overturned on U S 87 south of Woodrow. He moved here from California 14 years ago and is survived by his mother Ruby Kramer.
Two people were hurt in city traffic incidents Sunday. Tony Joe Romo of 417 Ave H suffered facial injuries when his car hit a vacant house at 2723 Erskine Road around 8:23 p.m. The house owner is L L Hendrix of 3601 45th St, with water and gas lines damaged. Charlie John Holloway of Rt. 2, Lubbock, was treated at Methodist Hospital after his car struck a vehicle on 4th Street near Ave L around 7:07 a.m. The other driver was Mrs. Jack Fertsch of 2822 3rd St, whose car hit a stop sign.
A 12 year old Hobbs boy named Irvin Kent Scott drowned Sunday afternoon in a lake near Carlsbad. The boy was the son of Mr and Mrs Irvin K Scott of Hobbs. Griffin Funeral Home ambulance was en route to return the body to Hobbs where arrangements are pending.
Victor Affierbach of Lubbock was elected state commander at the VFW State Convention succeeding Oscar Jones of Longview. Affierbach, longtime VFW member since 1950, plans to attend meetings in Houston Detroit and Washington, D.C., and also serves as manager of Municipal Power and Light Plant No. 2.
Roy Green 62 of 1621 Ave Y Lubbock died Sunday after a heart attack at home. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Taylor Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home. Green owned a Slaton jewelry store and moved from Morton. He belonged to First Methodist Church. Survivors: wife Mabel, sons David and Herbert.
Copenhagen AP says Land og Folk editor received a three month prison term for libeling army chief Lt Gen Viggo Hjalf. The paper had accused Hjalf of treasonable acts during the German occupation.
Evangelist Billy Graham opened an eight day national crusade at Griffith Stadium in Washington. He warned Americans neglect soul for brain and body, citing global crises and the appeal of communism as a spiritual vacuum.
Gov Price Daniel names J E Lyles of Mart to the Texas Employment Commission succeeding the late Bob Newman who died last weekend Lyles has been state labor commissioner since 1959 and his TEC term runs to November 21 1962 Latting of Austin fills Lyles unexpired term as labor commissioner Carlton of Commerce is reappointed to the Industrial Accident Board
Four men were jailed after a car crash in Mackenzie Park, one charged with aggravated assault on a police officer. The Parker family, owners of a parked car, reported being struck and faced an armed attack as they identified themselves as officers. The driver, 24, was charged with driving while intoxicated and carrying a prohibited weapon, with three companions booked for drunkenness abusive language and aggravated assault.
Afton Tours reports Intourist will debut drive it yourself rental cars for tourists this summer. Options include self drive in Moscow and Leningrad and along defined routes, with chauffeur driven cars also available in the Soviet Union.
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