New High School Gym Sought In Wellman Bond Vote
A June 20 report describes an upcoming election to approve 350000 in school bonds to build a new high school gymnasium auditorium cafeteria and modernize schools in Wellman. Oil companies would cover most costs and taxes would not rise. The vote is set for next Saturday at the Wellman school superintendent office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
C. H. Jackson
J. L. Lyon
Harris Carmichael
J. D. Roberts Sr
Wellman Gymnasium
Concert by Walther League choir today at Redeemer Church
The Choral Union of the Walther League of Redeemer Lutheran Church presents a 7 20 p m concert at 2291 Ave W to prepare for the Lone Star district convention July 11. Director Dick Rice narrates with Gerald Katz as reader and Janelle Ohlenbusch on organ. singers from Plainview Littlefield Lubbock and Wilson Lutheran churches participate. A free will offering supports convention expenses. The program The Life of Christ traces the Saviours life from birth to death with selections by Bach Freundt Visitation Willan and Gumpelheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choral Union
The
Walther League of the Redeemer Lutheran Church
Ave. W
Lone Star District
Dick Rice
Gerald Katz
Janelle Ohlenbusch
Plainview
Littlefield
Lubock
Wilson Lutheran
Christ
Bach
Freundt
Davis
Titcomb
James
Aire
Jacob
Jerusalem
Luvass
Willan
Jesus
Gumpeitzheimer
Lubbock Rotarians Assignments For 1953 54 Committees
Lubbock Rotary Club announces committee duties for 1953 54 with chairman Hsted leading Club Service. Program includes J B Cole Jr Hie ram Parks co chairman J D Armistead and Joe Bryant. Numerous groups follow covering Fellowship Attendance Classification Membership Rotary information Budget Advisory Public information Magazine Ladies night Community service Crippled children Traffic safety and many more with chairs and members listed throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock Rotary Club
Hsted First
A. G. Barsh
J. B. Cole Jr
Hieram Parks
Hairman
J. D. Armistead
Joe Bryant
Guy Victory
Ely Fonville
Jack Allman
E. H. Armstrong
Horace Coffman
Maury Day
Edwin Forrest George Gibson
Herbert Hanns
W. D. Hord
Dr. R. E. Johnson
Raymond Lupier
Mack Mead
George Heiser
Hobart Mitchell
N. K. Parrish
Bil Pendley
Joe Phillips
Arthur Quest
Earl Reasoner
Charles Smith
Wilkie Talbert Lanse Turner
Earl Witt
Odie Hood
Q. B. Taylor i
George Blackwell
John Carroll
S. C. Cooper
Roderick Curry Ivan Ferguson
F. W. Grace CR. Hale
Dysart Holcomb
Raymond Lee Johns
R. C. Johnson Jr
Fred Johnston
Bryan Meyer
John Powers
Lucian Thomas
Ahdon Holt
James Quicksall
Edgar Womack
Hubert Allen
W. O. Daniels
William Sewell
Rotary
Edgar Lewis
Thomas Livingston
Altus Sansom
C. J. Wagner
Ladies Night Committee
Fenner Tubbs
A. C. Becker
Edward Colby
Mary Hailey
Richard Jennings
Robert Maxey
Winston Reeves
Jack Stone
George Tarter
Robert Walker
T. A. Rogers
Crippled Children Committee
John Broome
O. R. Hand
R. F. Hinchey
Alex McDonald
Clifford Payne
J. J. Wiley
Neil H. Wright
Arnold Purtell
Rohrer
Maxey
J. H. Brock
J. B. Cardwell
A. T. Cavanaugher
Dan Creson
W. H. Gordon
Horace Hawkins
George Holland
J. B. Hoskins
Guy McAfee
Roy Neal Jr
Allison O'Brien
Ellsworth Parsons
Ameral Payne
J. A. Raley Jr
Earl Ray
William Reynolds
B. C. Spratt
Herbert Teal
Clarence Whiteside
Don King
Hollis Keys
Robert Lowrey
R. C. Taylor
Vaughn Wilson
J. Harmon Jenkins
James G. Allen
A. L. Kornfeld
Hiram Parks
George Pratas
Dr. H. I. Robinson
Per Stensland
Elo Urbanosky
Rites For Mrs Tex Anna Smith Set In Tahoka Today
Mrs Tex Anna Smith a longtime Lynn County resident died in a Tahoka hospital Friday at age 76 Rites are set for 4 p m Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Tahoka with Rev B N Sheppard of Oak Dale and Rev Lee Ramsour of Tahoka officiating Burial will be in Tahoka Cemetery under Stanley Jones Funeral Home direction Mrs Smith was born in Jack County in 1877 and moved to Lynn County 32 years ago near Earth
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Tahoka
Tex Anna Smith
Lynn County
First Baptist Church
B. N. Sheppard
Oak Dale
Lee Ramsour
Stanley-Jones Funeral Home
Andrews Soldier Awarded Combat Infantryman Badge
Pfc. Willie J. Robinson of Andrews received the Combat Infantryman Badge for outstanding duty under enemy fire in Korea. He is the son of Mrs. Mary Alexander of Andrews and serves in Company M, 31st Infantry Regiment. Robinson joined the Army in April 1951 and arrived in Korea in January. He trained at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Practical Prayer Based Ministry For Shut-Ins
A reflective guide encourages shut ins to deepen faith through daily prayer. Start a prayer list, include leaders and local figures, date requests and answers, and keep notes. Write encouraging letters to friends and the sick, listen well, and become a trusted confidant to share problems.
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Washington
Ten Cases Listed On Docket For Garza County Court This Week
The May term of Garza County court resumes Tuesday with ten criminal cases on the docket. Eight involve liquor law violations while two allege operating motor vehicle with license suspended and racing. Jury panel includes Leo Acker Jimmie Bird Walter Bowen Glenn Bratcher Ira O Farmer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garza County
Pat N. Walker
Leo Acker
Jimmie Bird
Walter Bowen
Glenn Bratcher
Ira O. Farmer
W. C. Caffey
C. E. Basinger
M. L. Dunlap
R. S. Boyd
Kenneth Barnard
Dale Cravy
Francis Shannon
Ira L. Duckworth
Robert E. Cox
H. C. Dunn
Mike Custer
Elton Nance
L. E. Coulton
W. S. Bevers
A. B. Carey
Eulas Brown
Guy Davis
D. D. Pennell
Henry Key
Rock Hudson Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Santa Monica reports actor Rock Hudson underwent an emergency appendectomy today. He was stated to be in good condition following the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Calif
Rock Hudson
Community reunions, coast cruise and court notes from Lubbock
Deputy Sheriff J W Barnett kin hold a Mackenzie Park reunion with about 50 attendees. The McNew family plans a 1 am Amherst gathering near Mackenzie State Park, with 40 expected. Six Lubbock Sea Scouts skip July 11 12 for a coast cruise aboard USS PCE 842, six days, from Corpus Christi. Lubbock Corporation Court logged 53 cases 19 moving violations 29 parking 5 other offenses $243 total fines. Tommy White recuperates after June 13 surgery at Lubbock Memorial Hospital. James A Lewis minor suit filed in 72nd District Court seeking 10025 against Texas Employers Insurance. Bob Huff represents the plaintiff.
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J. W. McNew
Amherst
Mackenzie State Park
Othey
Walter
Bud) McNew
Houston
Ben McNew
Midland
Ruby Smith
Erskine St
Oleta Cain
Denver City
Winnie Harris
Doralee Rogers
Channel Lake
Calif
Lubbock
Corpus Christi
Ship 10
Sea Scouts
Lubbock Boat Club
John Faw
Kelly Cocroft
Billy Hall
Bill Mullins
Terry Kirkland
Philip Bledsoe
Lloyd Williams
Corporation Court
Carl G. Lewis
James A. Lewis
Texas Employers Insurance Association
Lewis
Thomas Brothers Company
Bob Huff
Garza County Announces 1953 54 Faculty Changes
Garza County rural schools reveal several faculty shifts for 1953 54. Mr and Mrs A T Nixon move from Close City to Garnolia. they were previously at Close City. R A Wright replaces the Nixons at Close City. S E Brightwell becomes principal at Graham, replacing Joe Evans. Lusk and Wristen return to Graham faculty.
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Garza County
A. Robinson
A. T. Nixon
Close City
Garnolia
J. L. House
Nixon
Nixons
R. A. Wright
Stanton
S. E. Brightwell
Middlewell School
Channing
Graham
Joe Evans
Graham School
Bob Lusk
Mary Lee Wristen
Grassbury teacher resigns to take Petersburg post
Mrs. Hassie Taylor resigns after three years at Grassbury and accepts a first grade position in Petersburg for 1953-54. The grassbury vacancy remains unfilled as Justiceburg reports no faculty changes with V A Lobban Sr. as principal and Joe Callis as teacher returning for another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grassbury
Hassie Taylor
Petersburg
Taylor
Justiceburg
V. A. Lobban Sr
Joe Callis
F-84 Crash in England Critically Injures Pilot
An American Air Force F-84 Thunderjet crashed on takeoff at Scultorpe England. The single engine fighter failed shortly after leaving the runway end, catching fire and leaving the pilot critically injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Sculthorpe
Eng
Cotton James Joins 60 Club for High Insurance Output
A. E. Cotton James joined Franklin Life Insurance Company on February 6 1953. In 60 days he wrote 66 applications totaling 207 500 earning 400 watch 75 cash and a Springfield Illinois home office trip with expenses paid. To date he has produced 391 000. He specializes in Mortgage Liquidation Annuity Income Educational and Insured Savings Plans. He aims for 365 applications in year one and has earned a paid 1954 convention for himself and spouse. K L Riggs West Texas Agency Manager marks thirty years in the area with a Alaska vacation for Mr. and Mrs. Riggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E
James
Franklin Life Insurance Company
Springfield
Illinois
Nuity
K. L. Riggs
West Texas
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