Youngblood Pioneer Helps Write Dawson County History
LAMESA Special M L Youngblood now 92 recalls early days in Dawson County beginning 1905 when he and his wife moved from Motley County to a Pride community homestead. He remains one of the county’s oldest pioneer fathers as four generations of Youngbloods span nine decades. his wife died in February.
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Big Spring
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Lutheran President Remains In Office
Dr. John Behnken, 75, of St. Louis, secured a ninth straight three year term as president of the Missouri Synod Lutherans. He won on the fourth ballot at the convention, 377 to 311, defeating Dr. Oliver Harms of Houston. Behnken’s long tenure ties the presidential record set by Dr. Fred Pfotenhauer.
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60 000 marooned by flood in India
Floods in Assam and Manipur states maroon 60 000 people and render 30 000 homeless as waters rise to roof level. Communications, roads, and supply lines are disrupted creating scarcity of food fuel and drinking water in the hardest hit areas.
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City Cited For Traffic Engineering In 1958
Lubbock earns a certificate of recognition from the Institute of Traffic Engineers after meeting or exceeding 85 percent of the recommended performance standards in the annual traffic safety inventory. Mayor Lennis Siker notes the high level signals importance in fighting traffic accidents. Formal presentation will follow from the institute's board of directors.
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New Building For Post Bank Slated
Irby G. Metcalf Jr. says the First National Bank will let a contract for a new 10 000 square foot one story brick building on West Main Street near Garza County courthouse. Construction starts in 30 to 45 days with occupancy planned after year’s start. A paved lot will hold 50 to 60 cars and include drive in banking.
Garland Boy Found Hanged In Garage
Freddie Harris 12 was found hanged in a garage storeroom. police say investigation indicates accidental death. Father Fred Harris Sr., operator of a local restaurant, discovered him suspended from an overhead pipe with an electrical extension cord around his neck.
Houston Youth Dies Of Tetanus
A 12 year old boy Wayne McClure died in a Houston hospital from a tetanus infection after stepping on a splinter. The death followed a prior tetanus fatality in the city earlier in the week. A ?-year old man named Harvey Neal Green also died of tetanus after stepping on a rake at his home.
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Houston Banker Pleads Guilty in Embezzlement Case
Floyd Willard 49 pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to embezzling 252000 dollars from South Main State Bank. Former BAC president, he served 30 years in Houston banking, retired Jan 14 amid agitation and faces sentencing next Friday.
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