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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1966
Page
4
Mrs. Etta Williams of 2116 18th St. celebrated her 92nd birthday with friends and a Happy Birthday telegram from Gov. and Mrs. John Connally. A surprise party was held at her home as she recalled Lubbock's growth from a small town to a city.
Miss Layvona Glenn, a longtime missionary now living in a retirement community in Atlanta, Georgia, received a medal from President Johnson in Washington on Tuesday as she celebrated turning 100. The event highlighted her decades of service and her ability to demonstrate self reliance, such as staying physically active by kneeling and rising without bending her knees.
Congressman Mahon said a portion of last year's appropriated FHA operating contingency funds will be released to Texas, with about 4 percent expected for the state. He noted one half of the amount is released soon amid requests for additional operating funds and loans.
Seven City Council hopefuls accepted invitations to address the Republican Women's Club of Lubbock at 10 a.m. March 17 at In Town Inn. Each candidate will speak three to five minutes on why they are running with a Q&A to follow.
Two longtime officers and directors of The First National Bank of Post Ira L. Duckworth and O. L. Weakley will be honored at a dinner tonight at the Liuthback Country Club. The event honors their years of service to the bank and community.
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