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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1955

Page

4

1956 Campaign Seen Focusing on Economic Issues Says Democrats

Washington March 12 Sen Goldwater and Sen Kilgore described the 1956 presidential race as centered on economic issues. They spoke after a Senate House Economic Committee squabble over a health report, noting Democrats aim to present themselves as champions of the little fellow while criticizing Eisenhower policies. Kilgore cited tax-cut proposals for low income families as evidence of bipartisan economic stance.

Jack Bell Washington Sen. Goldwater R-Ariz Sen. Kilgore D-Wva Senate House Economic Committee Eisenhower Douglas Goldwater Arizona

Castro Soils Fertility Day Slated In Dimmitt

About 150 Castro County farmers and ranchers will attend Castro County Soils Fertility Day at Dimmitt High School auditorium starting 1 30 p m. A panel including Jay Boston Carlos Calvert A J Kemp Ray Riley and Cecil Curtis will discuss farm problems.

Dimmitt Castro County Dimmitt High School Jay Boston Carlos Calvert A. J. Kemp Ray Riley Cecil Curtis Bob Thurmond Lubbock Allen Wiese Amarillo

Sudan Public Schools Honor Roll Lists Bright Achievers

Odell Wilkes, Sudan High principal, announces honor roll for senior through seventh grade. Senior students include Dianne Wood and Charlie Lynch with four A's. junior class lists four to five A's for students such as Janet Kuykendall and Glenn Parrott. sophomores, freshmen, and eight graders show multiple A’s and top marks.

Sudan Odell Wilkes Dianne Wood Charlie Lynch Laquintha Heflin Banna Bell Ratliff Pod Hill Glass Glenn Parrott Janet Kuykendall Dewain Allen Patsy Gilbert T P. Wings Mike Pierce Gene Bartley Ronnie Fisher John Bellar Pat Lynch Kenny Wells Eleanor Dunn Anne Ratliff Joy Beth Vinson Wanda Hill Frankie Wiseman Mary Mullins Glenda Fowler Glynna Masten Tommy Walker Joyce Walker Ronnie Galvan Brenda Chisholm Jane Newman Karen Engram Carroll May Larry Jarmon Alma Lois Sinclair Beverly Bottoms Alice Warren Rodney Cate Don Kuykendall Mary Beckett Ronald Powell Lynette Hill Jane Meeks

Funeral services set for Frank P. Ham in Tulsa

Frank P. Ham, 52, Swisher County farmer and vice president of the Swisher County Farmers Union, died of a heart attack after addressing a Castro County farmers gathering. Funeral services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Central Church of Christ in Tulsa with Paul Epps officiating. Wallace Funeral Home directs burial at Rose Hill Cemetery, Tulia.

Tulsa Frank P. Ham Swisher County Dimmitt Central Church of Christ Paul Epps Wallace Funeral Home Rose Hill Tulia Ham Swisher County Farmers Union Castro County

Vending Machine Robberies Reported In Lubbock

A rash of vending machine robberies was noted Saturday by Lubbock police. Money boxes from soft drink vendors at 2608 34th St, 323 N. College Ave, 302 N. College Ave and 3800 block 34th St were pried open. Damage about 235 dollars occurred when water was put in gasoline storage tanks at Overstreet Bros Service Station, 3709 W. 19th St.

Lubbock 34Th St N. College Ave Block 34Th St Overstreet Bros 19Th St

Littlefield Honor Roll Announced

Littlefield Central School announces the last semester honor roll lists. Fourth grade A students include David Douglas Craig Brestrup Watrell Kennedy Sue Carpenter Jane Dunagin Barbara Blickman and others. Fifth and sixth grade A and B students are named with numerous names across grades.

Littlefield D. C. Lindley Littlefield Central School David Douglas Craig Brestrup Watrell Kennedy Sue Carpenter Jane Dunagin Barbara Blickman Sharon Stokes Lonnie Cape Don Hicks Billy Thompson Sheily Duval Ennis Presley Jane Duval Saely Martin Spike Kinda Dority Cynthia Jordan Jerry McCain Susan Nail Pam Smith Annee Rodgers Leona Sinclair Judy Smith Eva MaeGee Joyce Olden Linda Oden Lola Beth Rankin Terry Jones Paula Hernadez Weldon Findley Joe Huber Saundra Blevins Bebhby Ray Williams Donna Massey Jack Brooke Shelia Martin Janey Blackmon Saundra Stout Diane Dunagin Jim Nelson Lena Nayior Melva Lynn Ross Wilma J. Blankenship Othana Smith Clark Huff Ac King Patsy Campbell Sandra Unt Sharon Heckard William Hal Michael Terry Verna del Hefacker Johnny Schenck Jerry Connell Danny Carmichael Jimmy Glover Bobby Barker Patricia Folex Ann Brantley Ann Cunningham J. E. Brown Linda Owen Thad Minyard Linda McCarty Louise Callahan Tommy Lee Babbitt Teena Smith Isabel Aleman Demna Savage Jane Ann Tapsley Lanell Cagie Barbara Jenkins Donna Kay Clark Dixie Turner Martha Jane Powell James Wood Sue Howell Bobbys Gronewalk Frances Barker Carol Bellamy Betty Sue Thomson Joyce Vaughn Ralph Schilling Ronnie Carden Carol Evans Uien Kennemer Joyce MecGaugd May Belle Ayres Gene Bitner Donnie Bolton Dwayne Williams Marsha Ann Ivey Margene Miller Marilyn Wheeler Nina Jean Rankin Kenneth Bishop Mickey Montromers Donna Eay Henshaw Shari MacClanaham Mars Austin Alice Giuizales Don Huck Nancy Turner Patricia Ward Pat Weaver Jean Anders Nita Culbert Jeanette McAmis Naoma Johnson Dee Pierce Billy Webb Randy Greer David Walden Charles Coffey

Honor Roll Pupils At Idalou Named

Idalou Elementary School released the honor roll list today from principal G. O. Smith. Second grade pupils include Sandra Dale Bramlett Carol Ann Cooke Vicenta Duran and others. Third through fifth grade names and a note that upper three grades are excluded are listed.

Idalou Idalou Elementary G. O. Smith Sandra Dale Bramlett Carol Ann Cooke Vicenta Duran Paula Jean Layne Vicki Lynn Lefever Erminia Pacheccn Tommy Phillips Merle Russell Bobby Meador Randy Strickland Tony Wells Patsy Robbins Jan Powers Lana Beth Lynch Ronnie Hunt Lindelle Lee Jr Anne Faith Cheri] Walker Lee Jay Everitt Princess Quinlivan Rita Bartlett

Bus Crash In Mount Holly Injures Seventeen Servicemen

Seventeen servicemen were injured early Saturday when a bus crashed into the rear of a truck trailer in Mount Holly New Jersey. Among the injured is Cirilo Perez 19 of San Antonio.

Mount Holly N. J Here Cirilo Perez San Antonio

19 Cartoonists To Lunch With Wilson

Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson invites 19 cartoonists to lunch on March 21 at the Pentagon to gain insight into their work. Wilson displays originals of the invited artists in his office and seeks a first hand look at how they capture current events. The group includes Daniel R. Fitzpatrick of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Robert N. Palmer of the Springfield News and Leader, and S. J. Ray of the Kansas City Star.

Washington Defense Charles E. Wilson Wilson Pentagon Daniel R. Fitzpatrick St. Louis Post-Dispatch Robert N. Palmer Springfield (Mo News and Leader S. J. Ray Kansas City Star

New Officers Installed by Tahoka Jaycee-Ettes

Tahoka March 12 Special new officers of the local Jaycee Ettes were installed by outgoing president Mrs. James Huey. Officers include Mrs. W. W. Gurley president Mrs. Seth Lewis vice president Mrs. A. W. McClellan secretary Mrs. Edward Pool treasurer Mrs. Alton Kelley reporter Mrs. James Gage historian and Mrs. Birch Larsen parliamentarian. The meeting attendees received yearbooks. Huey presented past year gifts and Gurley gave a gift to Huey. The next meeting is March 22 at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Gurley’s home.

Tahoka Jaycee- Ettes James Huey W. W. Gurley Seth Lewis A. W. McClellan Edward Pool Alton Kelley James Gage Birch Larsen

Credit Men Schedule Two Day Conclave in Lubbock

A district convention of Retail Credit Executives and the Retail Credit Bureau of Texas will be held in Lubbock March 26 and 27 with about 250 attendees. Headquarters at Caprock Hotel. host unit Lubbock Retail Merchants Association. Panel session March 26 moderated by R. E. Bratton with members Dean Ashby Carlos Carter East Wright and a Abilene dealer. Group sessions March 27 led by Bozeman Moore Frances and Bull on open accounts hardware credit bureaus and automobile agencies.

Associated Credit Bureau of Texas Lubbock Caprock Hotel Fort Worth National Bank Dean Ashby the Fair Fort Worth Carlos Carter Retail Credit Bureau el Paso Elmer Lubbock National Bank C. M. Wright Pioneer Furniture Co Odessa Abilene Automobile Agency R. M. Bozeman White House Walt Moore Ellison's Earl Frances Joe D. Bull Arlington Bob Cook Motor Co

Women’s Clubs Push Compulsory Driver Education in Texas

Dallas March 12 W club leaders urged Texans to require driver education in all state high schools. They target state and local officials through the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs and Dallas Federation to press legislators for House Bill support and traffic safety programs using school supplied cars.

Dallas Texas Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Dal Las Federation of Women’s Clubs

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