Wagon Boss Payne Metes Wild Horse Era to Matador Life
This feature profiles Red Payne, a long time Matador ranch hand and former wagon boss. It traces his career driving cattle, handling 960 Black Angus head from Mexico, leading 1 032 Matador cattle in 1915, and a Montana stint where he ran a wild horse outfit. It notes his family ties, WWII draft disruption, retirement, chuck wagon innovations, and his solitary life in north Matador making jelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S
Red" Payne
Matador
Payne
Matador Land and Cattle Company
Doug Meador
Cooper
Mexico
el Paso
Crosbyton
Roaring Springs
Montana
Wild Horse Outfit
Butte
Mont
Holland
Quanah
Matadors
Russelville
Haggard
Tige) Payne
Cattte
Missouri
Andy Payne
Hinsdale
A. R. Black
Forest Hill
Tenn
Francis Beark Creek
Red
North
Parasailing Ejecting From Plane Requires Training
Captain Kingery explains a rigorous training program in which students are towed by pickup trucks on a long rope and parachute from 50 to 500 feet across three jumps. Instructors monitor landings by radio, with a proven safety record and frequent ejection seat practice for pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingery
South Plains
Reese
Seaton
Air Force
Southeast Asia
Red Cross Volunteer Leaves for Harrisburg Relief Mission
Mrs. Odell Woody of Buffalo Lake departs Lubbock for Harrisburg Pennsylvania to aid Red Cross medical relief for Susquehanna River flood victims. A registered nurse since 19%, she has served in four disasters including Celia Fern and the Lubbock tornado aftermath. She has led nursing services for the Lubbock County Red Cross and goes at the request of the national nursing coordinator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odell Woody
Buffalo Lake
Red Cross
Lubbock
Harrisburg
Susquehanna River
Woody
Celia
Aransas Pe
Fern
Alice
Lubbock County
American Red Cross
National Red Cross
More Staff For Schools Considered
A plan to hire 51 new teachers and 20 additional clerks, plus raises, would cost 1,282,350 in salaries for instruction. Seventeen special education positions, helping teachers for early problems, and shifts to include special education students in ADA funding are outlined. The package aims to expand libraries, lunchroom aides, and transportation staff while examining lunch pricing without a tax increase, with potential shifts in kindergarten funding and early screening for six year olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crease
Leslie
Lubbock
ADA
Irons
Elementa
Riik
Marriage Licenses and Divorces Report from County Court
A garbled list shows marriage license filings and divorces in Lubbock with names including Pamela Sue Stevick and Carole Carrasco among others. The section references child support cases, warranty deeds, and property transfers, with scattered mentions of individuals from Puebla and local parties, suggesting a broad docket itemizing licenses, divorces, and related legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion Charles Atemine
Land
Sis
Pamela Sue Stevick
Lubbock
Castro Receives Warm Soviet Welcome in Moscow
Fidel Castro arrived in Moscow amid a lavish welcome with smiles and embraces at the airport as he prepared for talks with Soviet leaders on economic projects and prospects. The visit included private meetings with top officials and a ceremonial reception at the Kremlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro
Moscow
Fidel Castro
Mocow
Monea
Feralin
Mili Oo Comunist Sk Party
Rvp
Nikolai
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Susquehanna
Lold Glasscock
U.S
Ace Kip" Pailing
Joe Elmar ¢Dima
Thomas Sims
Larry Dolans
Ure
Blair Cherry Sr
Agalnut
Alice Senato
Nit
Far Damagea
Bil
Alan Wiutelt
Joan Wihabett
Pilezuna Torres
Brancho Torres BI Moore
R Moore
Mart
Smite
Rebace Anderton
REC
Hodse
Rai
Kate Lae
Idalou
Kremlin
Fidel
Tran
Opm
Eeewe Toy
Enchilada
Binwer
Fiverite Beverage
Oietta
Dickey
BUICK
OPEL
Samson Plumbing CO
Tiny
Tham
TI P.m
vHp
Connisseurs
Roger-Bo-Louie
Darlene
ALL America Coaches, Players & Fans Club
Slaton RD
Lubbock Dragway
Red Carpet
Circus Inn
Slaton Nour Melidey
T Knights Restaurant
Lubbecke
Th. Ch . Cher-breiled Feoms
19Th Street
Lussock
Avalanche-Journal
Ian
Woklubbock
Texas
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