Greece shows pro American spirit and growth impressing Lubbock visitor
John Guston of Lubbock, a naturalized citizen from Oklahoma City, spent 10 weeks in his native Greece visiting Olympia near his mother. He noted modernization, new crops, and American aid, and highlighted the country’s pride after Lt. Col. John Glenn’s orbital flight. He spoke of changes since World War II and recalled his youth in Chicago and long residence in Lubbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Carmichael
Avalanche-Journal
John Guston
Ave. M
Greece
John Glenn
Athens
Lubbock
Gustan
Olympia
America
Hitler
Guston
New York City
South Plains
Oklahoma City
Spur High School Class of 1928 Plans Homecoming Events
Members of Spur High School’s 1928 graduating class met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Rogers to plan Spur Homecoming on October 5 and 6. Marshall Formby’s campaign was discussed. Twenty-two people attended, including Arch er Powell, Jim McDaniel, Harold Karr, Joe Watson, Laurel Baker, Arner Watson, Leland Wilson, Hubert Morris, Allie Joplin, Velma Smith, Vernell Watson, and Jimmy Brittain.
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Spur High School
Marlin Rogers
53Rd St
Marshall Formby
Archer Powell
Jim McDaniel
Harold Karr
Joe Watson
Laurel Baker
Arner Watson
Leland Wilson
Hubert Morris
Allie Joplin
Velma Smith
Vernell Watson
Jimmy Brittain
Sunday School Attendance Reaches 21 136 Across Churches
A total of 21 136 in church school attendance is reported for Sunday morning across 70 churches, marking a decrease from last week’s 22 206. The list names numerous churches including Agape Methodist Asbury Methodist First Methodist and many others with varied attendance figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agape Methodist
UCT Asbury Methodist
Npworth Methodist
First Methodist
Forrest Heights Methodist
Oakwood Methodist
Overton Methodist
Pioneer Memorial Methodist
Jst. John's Methodist
St. Luke's Methodist
Sir Wesley Methodist
Canes
Cooper Methodist
Cce
Cere Ee
iMt
Vernon Methodist
Latin American Methodist
Bethel Ame
Ecu
Eae
Aldersgate Methodist
First Presbyterian Westminister Presbyterian
Christ Lutheran
Wee Ease Shepherd King Lutheran First Nazarene
Broadway Church of Christ
Caprock Church of Christ
Colgate Church of Christ
College Avenue Church of Christ
Green Lawn Church of Christ
Mackenzie Church of Christ
Northside Church of Christ
Smithiana Church of Christ
Southside Church of Christ
Sunset Church of Christ
Sieber Heights Church of Christ
Birch Church of Christ
Vandella Church of Christ
BAG Central Assembly of God
Evancel Assembly of God Yee
Faith Assembly of God
TA Highland Assembly of Gado
Ridgecrest Assembly of God
Riverlawn Assembly of God
Assembly of God
Classmates Recall Lt. Col. John Glenn Amid WWII Training
Dr. Ernest Winter of Lawton Oklahoma, a Lubbock High and Texas Tech graduate, recalls sharing naval flight training with John Glenn at Corpus Christi in 1942. Winter notes Glenn's skill in celestial navigation and describes their paths in aviation. Winter’s mother resides at 2624 25th St Lubbock.
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Lubbock
John H. Glenn Jr
America
Ernest Winter
Lubbock High School
Texas Tech
Lawton
Okla
Glenn
Naval Air Station
Corpus
Winter
Marine Reserve
Marshall Islands
Dr. Winter
Formosa
China
Freedom
Norman LeGrand
25Th St. Lubbock
Turman to Visit in Area Today
Texas House Speaker James A. Turman campaigns for the democratic nomination for lieutenant governor visiting Levelland and Lubbock. A public coffee at 4 to 5 p.m. and a 7 p.m. banquet in the Caprock Hotel Ballroom draw about 50 attendees with tickets at $5. He plans meetings with supporters to organize campaign efforts in the region.
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Texas
James A. Turman
Levelland
Lubbock
Kent Wagenseller
Turman
Caprock
Wagonseller
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Cannon
West
C. Kneehole
White
Bon Sweetland System
S.r
Finance & Thrift Corporation of
13Th Street
State Department of Banking
Kryptok
Broadway
Pioneer Hotel
34Th Street
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