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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1960

Page

7

Parsonage Open House Planned at First Methodist Church

Slaton special: Open house Sunday 3 to 5 p.m. at the remodeled parsonage 355 W. Lubbock. A new room was added, walls and ceilings textured, bath enlarged, kitchen cabinets updated, built in work done, lights carpet curtains and furniture upgraded. The parsonage committee led by Joe Walker Jr. invites church members and friends. Rev. Rollo Davidson and family will be present. Open house may be postponed for rain or snow.

J S. Edwards Jr A. E. Whitehead S. G. Wilson M. J. McSweenei Rollo Davidson

Gospel Meeting Marks Seventh Anniversary in Vandelia

Gospel meeting opens Sunday at Church of Christ in Vandelia Village to March 13 led by Bob Hoover who has served seven years. Services 7:30 p m weeknights and Sundays. Homecoming dinner March 13 at Slide Rd Community House aims for 1500 in Bible classes. A Japanese stamp honors Shoin Yoshida who died 100 years ago.

Vandelia Village Church of Christ 60Th St Ave. T Bob Hoover Vandelia Slide Rd Shoin Yoshida

What Does The Bible Teach About God’s Existence

The article argues that the Bible presents God as real and eternal, citing scripture and the witness of biblical figures. It asserts faith and belief in God bring purpose and dignity, invites readers to Broadway Church of Christ for Sunday services and sermons on the Lord's Supper and the unfinished work of Jesus.

God Abraham Moses David Peter John Paul Jesus Christ Jesus Broadway Church of Christ

Eisenhower Addresses Latin America Assembly in Uruguay

President Eisenhower spoke to about 200 assembly members in Montevideo stressing mutual cooperation and self-help across the hemisphere. Hagerty noted the president’s hoarseness was from talking, not illness, as plans for a weekend in Puerto Rico unfold and for a Monday return to Washington.

Puerto Rico Washington Hagerty U.S Eisenhower Montevideo Americas United States Latin America

County show invites 4-H and FFA entrants for hostess roles

Entry list shows Tahoka girl as 4-H representative and Sharon Blakney as FFA contestant for a Panhandle South Plains Fair Assn show. Deadline for entries is March 14 with judging March 19. show runs March 21 to 23. Eleven other entrants from Amherst Muleshoe Petersburg Wilson Slaton Spur Post Ralls and Lockney are listed.

Roy Collard Tahoka Sharon Blakney E. R. Blakney Rt. 1 Wilson New Home Future Farmer of America FFA Judy Carol Tapley Amherst Judy Brown Rt. 3 Muleshoe Margaret Dendy Petersburg Doris Jean Lamb Peggye Jean Milliken Rt. 4 Dubbock Joan Schneider Slaton Doris Estes Silverton Sandra Powell Levelland Kay Wilson Nancy Embry Carolyn Hartsell Floydada Myrna Bostic Spur Judy Morris Post Carole Brashear Linda Rowden

Bridge spans bosphorus to link continents

A suspension bridge about 4,453 feet long is under construction to connect Ortakoy on the European side with Beylerbeyi on the Asiatic shore of Turkey, crossing the Bosphorus.

Bosphorus Ortakoy Beylerbeyi Turkey

Sinclair Joins Southside Staff As Music and Education Director

James Sinclair, formerly music and education director at South Memorial Baptist Church in Midland, moves to Lubbock to lead music and education at Southside Baptist Church. He will oversee Adult to Primary choirs and direct the entire education program for the 1,068-member church with a 42000 annual budget.

James Sinclair South Memorial Baptist Church Midland Lubbock Southside Baptist Church First Baptist Dimmitt Dublin Southside Sinclair Clifton Igo Wayland Baptist College Plainview Eastern New Mexico University Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Harry Sinclair 22Nd St 44Th St Lyn Kelly Steve Joel Ann Payne Floydada

FCC Hearing Focuses on Impropriety in Broadcasting

Doerfer defends travel payments to Storer aboard a private plane as subcommittee chides him for accepting favors. Hearings resume March 15 with testimony about potential legal breaches and financial deals between record firms and Boston and New Orleans stations. FTC chair rounds on a list of implicated firms linking to Clark and Bennett’s affidavit. Harris signals ongoing inquiries into disc jockey operations.

George B. Storer Storer Broadcasting Co Storer Florida Doerfer FCC Oren Harris D-Ark Justice Department WMEX WORL WILD WHIL Clark Bennett Kintner Informaton Harris Bennett -Kintner ABC FTC House Group Subcommittee

Derby free race kits drive Lubbock derby plans

Derby officials push rapid construction of tiny cars for a June 27 event in Lubbock. The $4.98 kit price counts toward a $20 racer budget, excluding steering components and painting costs. The winner earns a Champion's Trophy and an expense-paid trip to Akron for the All-American Soap Box Derby on August 14, with further prizes for other events. Mike Malcik, the 1959 Lubbock Champion, will recount his story in a Sunday Avalanche-Journal byline.

Sponsor 5 Lubbock Akron Ohio Mike Malcik Avalanche-Journal

Conner Installed as 1960 President of Lubbock M B A

At a dinner dance at Lubbock Country Club Friday night Conner was installed as 1960 president of the Lubbock Mortgage Bankers Association. Dr. Robert Rouse of Texas Tech outlined an economic outlook for 1960 with three key factors influencing mortgage money and a cautious forecast for year end.

Coffee Conner Lubbock Washington Dr. Rouse Bill Pearce Tommy Elliott St. Ben Cole Clarence May Joe Lynch Shedrick Jones Oby Stuart Frank Jonell Eq Elliott Tom Travis Sam Baker

School Lunch Counter Protests Prompt Closures and Arrests

In Columbia South Carolina Negro college students Allen and Benedict halt integrated lunch counter protests for now. Raleigh mayor forms a 15 member committee to seek end to demonstrations as Winston Salem stores reopen under trespass warnings. Barbour- Scotia College students hold a service as white youths jeer. A cross is burned in Pensacola in front of a Negro family home. In Richmond four Negro students fined for trespassing after being refused service, with thirty more to be tried at Thalhimer’s department store.

Columbia S.C Allen and Benedict W. G. Enloe Raleigh N.C Winston- Salem Barber-Scotia College Concord M.C Miami Edward T. Graham Burdine's Pensacola Fla Abraham Tolbert Jr Richmond Thalhimer

Dallas Man Slates Talk For Unitarians

Peter K Leppmann of Dallas will speak at First Unitarian Church of Lubbock on Sunday at 11 am on Christianity and Communism. He is regional executive for the World University Service of the American Friends Service Committee and has toured Europe. He attended the Vienna Youth Festival as an independent observer.

First Unitarian Church of Lubbock 36Th St Ave. U Peter K. Leppmann Dallas Southwest Rocky Mountain World University Service American Friends (Quaker) Service Committee Leppman Switzerland University of

Damages Sought In Two Civil Auto Collision Suits

Robert C. McVay seeks 26050 damages from Mr. and Mrs. R. Richards in a civil suit filed in 72nd District Court for an accident February 4 at Ave M and 17th St. McVay was driving in a collision with a vehicle driven by Mrs. Richards. In a separate suit, John and Mrs. Taylor of Littlefield seek 19300 damages against Ralph Lowe over a February 6 collision on U S Highway 84 east of Shallowater.

Robert C. McVay R. R. Richards 8Th St Ave. M 17Th St McVay Richards John Taylor Littlefield Ralph Lowe Taylor Lowe Kenee Shallowater

Vandalism and Theft Hit City Cars and Stores

Police investigate a spate of breakages and thefts across the city. Victims report smashed car windows on 19th Street and at homes in 23rd, 45th, and Adth Streets. Guns and ammo vanished from Sears Roebuck, valuables taken from Western Implement Co, and changes from vending machines stolen at multiple sites.

Jimmy Parker 23Rd St 19Th Street Bennie Simmons Adth St Walter Taylor 45Th St Flasher Light Corp San Angelo Western Implement Co 19Th St Watson 15Th Ave. J L & M Builders

Three Lubbock Women Win Wayland Academic Scholarships

Three City Girls from Lubbock are among 14 students awarded Academic Scholarships at Wayland Baptist College for the spring term. Jerry Ann Williams Patsy Tonroy and Martha Sparkman Horne earned $200 scholarships for high averages after meeting entrance requirements and being 1960 graduates. Exams for future scholarships will be held in March and April at multiple locations including Lamesa Muleshoe Midland Dumas Pampa and Paducah.

Lamesa High School Muleshoe High School Wayland Midland Dumas Pampa Paducah

Expansion program to double Glascote capacity in Cleveland

Glas cotes Products Inc a subsidiary of A O Smith Corp starts an expansion to double production capacity by late spring. Glascote makes glass lined reactors for the chemical industry.

Cleveland UPI Glascote Products Inc A. O. Smith Corp Glascote

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