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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1963

Page

2

Bible Society half way to Scripture translation goal

The American Bible Society reports progress toward translating the Scriptures into every language and dialect. All portions of the Bible are published in 1 202 tongues as of the 1962 annual report, fueled by a translation in Rincon by Robert Earl and wife for 14 000 Zapotec Indians.

American Bible Society Louis Cassels United Press International The Zapotec Mexico United States

Religious News Clinic slated in Lubbock June 4

An interdenominational Religious News Clinic will be held June 4 in Lubbock from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Municipal Garden and Arts Center. Led by R S Reynolds, the event is the 70th clinic in the United States with about 100 newspapers on the waiting list for sponsorship. William P. Lamkin of Atlanta serves as principal speaker and moderator, focusing on improving church publicity and collaboration with newspapers.

Lubbock Texas R. S. Reynolds Fountain City Tenn Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center College Ave William P. Lamkin Atlanta The Presbyterian Church U.S Charlotte N.C Observer Waco Houston Port Arthur New Iberia Texarkana Paris Greenville Reynolds Knoxville Lamkin

Tech Economics Group Charters New Honorary Chapter

Texas Tech forms Zeta chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon the economics honor society with 18 students and 15 faculty as charter members installing officer Irvin Zengsler of the University of Houston. Read aloud during a Johnson House dinner.

Texas Tech Omicron Delta Epsilon Zeta Johnson House ODE Irvin Zengsler University of Houston National Society John O. Burford Joseph E. Canon Jerry Don Casstevens Ernest Ebell Ira H. Hulse Thomas E. Johnson Kay Keltner Ewell Dwayne Key Harry Norman Kinzy Mitchell Masters James R. Milstead Addison Lee Pfluger Don Edward Roper Ernest Dean Shepherd Don William Stewart Robert W. Tinney John Scott Turner Evangeline Young H. A. Anderson William G. Cain Vernon T. Clover Fredrick L. Connell Edna N. Gott John E.ardHing John R. Hildebrand Lester S. Levy Robert L. Rouse Lewis M. Stewart Harry S. Walker Norman Edward Wier Jarvis Witt John Wittman Jr Thomas Wiesen

Prison Sentence Given In Mail Theft Case

Judge Joseph B. Dooley sentenced Odean Maria Bennett of Denver City to 18 months in prison after she pleaded guilty to stealing three letters including a $23 check from the U S mail last November. The defendant, a 19 year old woman, was charged in the U S District Court.

Joseph B. Dooley U. S. District Court Odean Maria Bennett Denver City U. S

Red Chinese Chief To Quit By End Of Year

Time and Tide reports Mao Zedong, ruler of Communist China, will resign before year’s end. The Moscow-dated dispatch says Mao, 70, is seriously weakened by an incurable disease and will be succeeded by Liu Shao- chi, viewed as to the right center favoring peaceful coexistence.

London Time & Tide Mao Tze-tung China of Opinion Mao Liu Shao-chi The

Pioneer Roundup Parade Marks Pioneer Woman of the Plains

The 36th annual Pioneer Roundup in Plainview features a parade reception chuck wagon barbecue and square dance. The Pioneer Woman of the Plains will be chosen from pre submitted nominations with events starting at 10 a.m. and a parade at 2 p.m. followed by a 6 p.m. barbecue at Plainview High School cafe.

Avalanche Journal Plainview Business and Professional Women’s Club Plainview High School A. B. Cox Adella Drew Mildred Tucker Lillian Collins Ellen Ash Gena Brazeale Inez Chitty Doris Hoke Lou Featherston Jo Ann Clements Ruby Curry Mamie Holloway

FHA To Survey Homeowners On Building Standards

The Federal Housing Administration sends questionnaires to 2,500 homeowners in FHA insured houses to assess whether construction standards remain reliable. Regional inspectors may follow up to gather detailed feedback on problems from plumbing to windows, guiding future standard setting.

Joseph D. Hutman United Press International Washington UPI Federal Housing Administration FHA

Three Plead Innocent In Misdemeanor Cases

Three individuals pleaded innocent to misdemeanor charges in County Court at Law No. 2. Each received a $500 bond. Defendants include Marcilino Manriquez, 26, of 316 N Ave R, charged with driving while intoxicated, B J Florence, 33, of 2115 Ave L, charged with check law violation, and Audrey K Anderson, 25, of 2402 Colgate, charged with check law violation.

Marcelino Manriquez N. Ave. R B.J. Florence Ave. L Audrey K. Anderson Colgate

Tech Hosting Soil Judging Finals Today

Texas Tech hosts the national soils judging finals with ten regional winners. Teams from Ohio State North Carolina State New Mexico State Kansas State Colorado State Texas A M Minnesota Arkansas Illinois and Tennessee travel for the secret contest site and luncheon. Dr. Alton Wade spoke at a Tech Union banquet honoring teams and coaches.

Texas Tech Don Shadow University of Tennessee Jim Barrentine University of Arkansas Gyles Randall University of Minnesota U.S Tech American Society of Agronomy Agronomy Department Ohio State North Carolina State New Mexico State Kansas State Colorado State Texas A&m Minnesota Arkansas Illinois Tennessee Tech Farm Tech Union Alton Wade Antarctica A. W. Young

Swiss Watchmakers Form Four-Firm Group in Bienne

In Bienne the United Swiss Watchmaking Factories Ltd combines four Swiss factories under one roof with share capital of 19 million dollars. The new firm consolidates resources to expand production and likely strengthen the Swiss watch industry.

Zurich United Swiss Watchmaking Factories, Ltd Bienne

Mary Ure Reunites With New Husband in Istanbul

Actress Mary Ure, secretly married to actor Robert Shaw on April 13, traveled to Istanbul with their baby daughter born 11 days earlier. She declined further comment, saying she keeps her private life out of publicity, though she is not ashamed. The marriage was disclosed by Shaw's former wife in a divorce suit alleging adultery.

London Mary Ure Robert Shaw Istanbul Miss Ure Shaw John Osborne

Girl Elected To Post Is Too Young To Vote

Kay Dixon aged 21 was elected to the Edmonton Borough Council though under current laws she cannot vote until October. A Conservative, she will serve alongside her husband Gordon Dixon, 26, who is a holdover member.

London Edmonton Kay Dixon Conservative Party Dixon Gordon Dixon

Shaw and blonde actress wed in Buckinghamshire

News of the couple's marriage surfaced this week with reports they tied the knot in Buckinghamshire. The pair, Shaw and the unnamed blonde actress, are associated with a high profile union drawing public attention.

Week's Auto Output Reaches Year High

Ward's Reports estimates 169,586 new cars produced this week in Detroit, 3.6 percent above last week and 8.2 percent above the same period last year. The May output may rival the 1955 all time May record of 724,892 cars.

Detroit API Ward

Japanese stars Miiko Taka and Lenni Blondheim wed in Las Vegas

The secret marriage of actress Miiko Taka known for Sayonara and Lenni Blondheim TV news editor was disclosed Friday. Blondheim works with commentator George Putnam on KTTV. The couple wed in Las Vegas last Friday.

Hollywood Miiko Taka Lenni Blondheim Miss Taka Blondheim George Putnam KTTV Las Vegas Nev

Desongestant Eye Drops Promise Instant Relief

An advertisement claims 20/20 Professional Eye Medication provides instant relief for congested, swollen, irritated eyes. It promises cooling comfort and clearer appearance, noting availability at drugstores.

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