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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1959

Page

5

Monterey Director Strives To Improve Public School Program

Floyd Honey principal of Monterey High School outlines two paths to advancing education through stronger teacher incentives and recognizing student scholarship. Born in Texico New Mexico and raised in Lubbock, he has led Monterey since 1955 after prior roles at Central Ward Elementary Lubbock Junior High and Lubbock High School. His community work includes Rotary leadership and involvement with state and national education associations.

Floyd Honey Monterey High School Texico N.M Honey Lubbock Texas Tech University of Colorado Central Ward Elementary School 13Th St Crosbyton Lubbock Junior High Lubbock High School Monterey School of Business Administration Department of Education Lubbock Classroom Teachers Ass Texas Assn National Association of Ssp The TSTA National Education Assn State National Congress of Parents and Teachers National Council of the National Honor Society Rotary

Innocent Plea Entered in Fatal Collision

In County Court at Law No 2 judge Pat Moore set appearance bond at 500 for David Mackey 18 of Muleshoe after a crash near 50th Street that killed Mrs Fernando Bara 50 of Slaton. Other pleas included DWI fines for Pendleton and Wright and liquor charges for Potts Stephenson and Wilson.

Fernando Bara Slaton Moore Chester Clinton Pendleton Auburn Howard Columbus Wright 4Th St Lewis Floyd Potts 1604 Ave. G F. A. Stephenson Earl Dan Robinson 27Th St Thomas Charles Wilson Frank Green Bobby Joe Giles 10Th St

Lubbock Student Serves On College Committee

Dick Weddage of Lubbock a sophomore sits on a college committee. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Omega Tau fraternity the Engineers Club and plays trombone in the college band. He is the son of Mr and Mrs LaVern Weddage 4914 West 18th Street.

Dick Weddage Lubbock

Lubbock Coeds Set to Graduate From NTSC Denton

Joy Herod and Nelva Dain Carroll are among over 550 seniors applying for bachelor’s degrees at North Texas State College in Denton. Baccalaureate services are at 11 a.m. May 31 in the pi auditorium, with commencements at 8 p.m. at Fouts Field. Herod seeks a BS in physical education and is active in Delta Gamma and Meritum, while Carroll pursues a BA in mathematics and is a member of the American Institute of Physics.

Joy Herod Nelva Dain Carroll Lubbock North Texas State College Denton Fouts Field Miss Herod Tom M. Herod 36Th St Delta Gamma Meritum Women’s Forum Miss Carroll Travis Douglas Carroll List St American Institute of Physics

Family Night at Elks Lodge Draws 250

About 250 people attended Family Night at Elks Lodge No. 194 located at 1617 College Ave on Friday. Fred Mar of the Safety Service and Collin Dunnam, executive, spoke to attendees about public safety initiatives.

Elks Lodge College Lege Ave Fred Marof Texas Collin Dunnam Ftabbock Citizens

Four Hurt In Home Accidents In Local Report

Four people were injured in separate home incidents late Saturday. Ropesville residents and others were treated at Methodist Hospital for a range of injuries from a skull fracture to chest injuries and a serious leg wound inflicted when a car backed over a child.

Methodist Hospice Dan He Sanchis Pequeno Darrel Clawson 78Th St Methodist Hospital

Theft Tops Juvenile Case Load in April Report

Sixty four cases were handled during April by the Lubbock County Juvenile Probation office according to a report by Thomas M. Cannon Jr. chief juvenile probation officer. Total juvenile offenses across the year have reached 282 with eight and traffic offenses, seven.

Lubbock County

Ackerly Okays Incorporation In Local Vote

Officials said turnout of 58 voters was fair for the type of election as Ackerly approved incorporation. The small town vote confirms municipal status and local governance change.

Carnival Day Set for Clovis by Merchants Group

Clovis plans a Carnival Day with organizational booths free rides and children’s entertainment on the fourth Wednesday, according to John Parker Jr. chairman of the retail merchants committee of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce. Provisions include a carnival atmosphere with special features and events for families.

Clovis Ug Accord John Parker Jr Retail Merchants Committee Clovis Chamber of Commerce

Civil Defense Meet Planned in Clovis City Hall

Clovis set to host a Civil Defense meeting at the city hall to discuss organizing a monitoring group for radioactive fallout. Attendees will receive training with Geiger counters and preparatory materials.

Clovis Clovis City Hall Civil Defense Department

Hobbs Rodeo Opens Thursday With Parade

The Hobbs rodeo starts Thursday with a gala parade featuring top rodeo hands from across the nation. Gov. John Burroughs and other dignitaries are set to participate, with famed riders Bob Cullison and Dick Wellborn among those scheduled to appear. Other notable contestants include Troy Fort, Sonny Davis, and Herschel Romine as events begin in Eagle.

James Deane Alan New Mexico John Burroughs Coe West Texas Bob Cullison Hyattville Wyo Dick Wellborn Datil N. M Troy Fort Lovington Sonny Davis Kenna Way Cooper Monument Herschel Romine Big

Poise Moray Question Sparks McGill Debate

Montreal AP reports Dr. D. C. Hebb of McGill University suggests research hints that porpoises may be as intelligent as humans. Hebb, president-elect of the American Psychological Assn, commented in an interview on animal cognition and the limits of human dignity.

Montreal D. C. Hebb McGill University American Psychological Assn

Undefined transcription note on attempted state adoption

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