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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1959
Page
3
The article outlines Baudouin's 20 day United States trip and notes his reserved demeanor. It recounts family tragedies including King Albert’s death and Queen Astrid’s passing. It highlights his exile experiences, succession, and cautious public image.
Florida counties experiment with a metro system linking 26 municipalities from Indian Creek to Miami. The plan aims to coordinate services countywide without dissolving local cities, with steps underway on property assessment, zoning, water and sewer upgrades, transit integration, and library service expansion under Metro supervision.
Government won 136472.50 against Kenneth E. Roberson for cashing Air Force funds at Turkish black market rates while serving as finance officer in Ankara. Roberson fled to Europe after pleading guilty to Turkish charges and serving a prison term. Assets recovered total about 1,894 in the U.S. and 14,000 in other cities, with the rest accruing as a potential lien if he returns.
AMARILLO AP R C Art Jordan former mayor of Amarillo was elected president of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce at its annual convention Ray Grisham of Abilene was elected treasurer and Fred Husbands also of Abilene was reelected executive vice president The group voted to hold next year's convention in San Angelo The message from House Speaker Waggoner Carr urged action in the Legislature amid a mounting state budget deficit and Grady Hazelwood attributed a 69 million shortfall to Middle East oil imports at lower prices than U S oil.
Melvyn Douglas to star as a political bigwig in The Gang's All Here on Kermit Bloomgarden's Broadway production list. The casting signals a high profile involvement for Douglas in a period noted for strong stage politics.
Three people were hurt in separate wrecks across the South Plains. Charles Masten, 53, Midland, injured in a one car crash near Sudan, with head and chest injuries and fair condition. Mrs Mary Grantham, 53, and Lorene Grantham, 18, Plainview residents, injured when O L Grantham 48 rear ended Nadine Thiel 20, Lubbock Rt 3, near Plainview. Mrs Grantham had a broken pelvis and was treated then moved to Medical Center Hospital in Plainview. Na dine Thiel released after ER at Methodist.
Funeral services for R. L. Horn aged 54 will be held at 3 P M today at City Park Church of Christ Floydada officiated by Richards Williams. Burial in Memorial Park Floydada under Harmon Funeral Home. Horn died Friday in Methodist Hospital from a heart attack. He lived in Lubbock six and a half years after farming in Floydada from 1918 to 1940 and was a trucking contractor at his death. Survivors include his widow a son Robert L Jr and a daughter Jane Ann both at home. two brothers Leon C Horn Miami Fla and Johnie N Horn Bovina. three sisters Mrs W 9 Payne San Antonio Mrs A H Robertson Floydada and Mrs oH N Miller Odessa.
About 4,000 spectators watched the High Plains Cotton Carnival talent contest at Co Op Compress warehouses in Plainview. Winners by age group included Lockney square dancers, Plainview performers Gloria Jean Wingo and Judy Ush er, and Hale Center dancers in the 9 to 13 cohort.
reports indicate the village police chief was dismissed for lax oversight after tracks were moved, raising concerns about safety and procedures.
Mollie Sumrow 88 longtime Merit resident in Hunt County Texas died at Methodist Hospital after a five day illness. She had been visiting relatives in Lubbock when illness began. Funeral at Merit Methodist Church with burial in Merit Cemetery. She survived by four sons and five daughters, plus 28 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services for 71 year old Mrs Janie Pitts who died Saturday at Malone Hogan Hospital Big Spring will be held at 3 pm Sunday at Ackerly Methodist Church with Rev Bill Watson and Rev J Lloyd Mayhew officiating. Burial in Ackerly Cemetery directed by Higginbotham Funeral Home. Survivors include one daughter Mrs J D Kuykendall of Brownfield two sons Kirk Pitts of Earth and A F Pitts of Ackerly a sister Mrs V B Corby Grand Saline a brother W A Kirkpatrick Baytown and seven grandchildren.
Ruth James 73 a Lubbock resident since 1955 died 2 30 pm Friday at a local convalescent home She was mother of Mrs C W Lynn now in Washington DC Mrs James came from Webster City Iowa where the body will be returned for burial Sanders Funeral Home handles local arrangements Survivors include two sons David James Houston and Robert James Long Beach California
The article notes the central lowlands surpass the highlands in economic importance with rich agricultural farms and profitable coal mines, underscoring their dominance in Scotland’s industry and livelihood.
The body of 20 year old A3C William J Maybee Webb Air Force Base was recovered from Lake Thomas after drowning while swimming with friends near the dam. Others present Robert L Campbell Walter Ferri also Webb airmen witnessed the incident which occurred at 410 pm depth 12 to 14 feet. Maybee a California native was taken to River Funeral Home in Big Spring for arrangements.
Funeral services for O. H. Hollis Allen an auto parts salesman who lived on Acuff Road are set for 3 p m today at Broadway Church of Christ. The Rev George Stephenson and John T Smith will officiate with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under Sanders Funeral Home. He died at Cochran County Hospital after a heart attack at Morton Thursday around 4 45 p m. Pallbearers include O R Justisa M H Kinman 0 W McGuire Earl Pate J A Peel and Virgil Young with Ferguson Auto Supply Co employees as honorary pallbearers.
Ruth James 73 of 2120 5th St. died Friday at a convalescent home. Funeral services to be held in Webster City by Sanders Funeral Home with burial there. Survived by daughter Mrs C W Lynn of Washington D C and two sons David James of Houston and Robert James of Long Beach California.
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