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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1957
Page
6
Mayor D Y Ray estimated the loss at about 0,000 to 75,000 as clear-cut damage figures remained unavailable late Saturday. the town of Olton suffered forceful destruction with many buildings splintered and debris scattered.
Readied ceremonies and speakers mark graduation week for Monterey and Dunbar high school classes. Ceremonies feature processions, sermons by Rev. Tom B. Anderson and Rev. I C Loud, honors announced by principals, and diplomas presented by school boards.
Taipei ends violent unrest after martial law backed by 33 000 Nationalist troops. U S authorities ease travel warnings as Americans retreat indoors, while Chiang Kai-shek government holds talks on the embassy attack and the Reynolds court-martial decision. Red China uses the riot to rail against American presence on Formosa.
The Weather Bureau called the week the worst tornado period in history as twisters swept through at least 11 states. Reports poured in from the Southwest plus Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota with alerts for Iowa Illinois and Michigan.
About 800 people attended a Saturday night sports dance at the Lubbock Hotel in honor of Khiva Temple’s Illustrious Potentate Charles Sherrod. Esquirers provided music and the event was staged by the South Plains Shrine Club.
Carol Caldwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Caldwell of Littlefield, was crowned Cotton Queen of Lamb County at the high school auditorium before a capacity crowd. Miss Caldwell also serves as this year's Littlefield Wildcat Sweetheart after being selected from 16 candidates. First runner-up was Alisse Smith of Olton, followed by Twana Pope of Sudan. Judging was by four representatives from the Levelland Chamber of Commerce. music by the Paymaster Serenaders of Lubbock. Crowning conducted by Martha Williams.
The Layer family on Star Route near Ralls lost their farmhouse and all belongings when a Friday tornado struck. Debris littered 10 to 12 miles southwest of Ralls to 5 to 10 miles north, with four family members at home and two sons, one in the Army. No injuries were reported. Livestock killed included two cows, two hogs, and about 150 chickens. Damage estimates exceed 5,000 dollars. insurance uncertain. The family sheltered in a cellar and credits warnings from the Weather Bureau for their survival.
Twenty eight volunteers from Lubbock and Amarillo Carpenters Union locals donated a day’s labor to repair damaged homes at Silverton. Materials were donated. Weathermen predicted a break in weather with conditions expected to be about like Saturday, described as wonderful.
Grayson County sheriff’s office said three tornadoes were spotted between McKinney and Sherman, with no immediate damage reported. One funnel was seen from Van Alstyne to Anna, another near Westminster in Collin County, and a third east of Sherman.
Mr and Mrs Castillo 128 Sherman report a baby weighing 4 pounds 8 ounces born 8:32 pm Friday at Laut Clinic. Miguel Tijerina of Ave G welcomed a 7 pound 3 ounce daughter at 8:38 pm Friday at Laut Clinic. Raymond Magellan of 1910 Ave E welcomed a daughter 7 pounds ounces at 2:18 am Saturday at Laut Clinic. Jimmy Cox of Emory reported a 7 pound 14 ounce son at 11:15 pm Friday at Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital. Paul Harris and wife at 2808 Second St welcomed an 8 pound daughter at 4:18 Saturday at Medist Hospital. Glenn Harris of 3401 86th St reported a son weighing 8 pounds 11 1/2 ounces at 6:20 pm Saturday at Methodist Hospital. F G Allison of Rt G Lubbock reported a son, 8 pounds 0 ounces, at 7:36 pm Saturday at Methodist Hospital. Ramiro Munoz of 106 N Nye reported a son at 11:21 am Saturday at West Texas Hospital. F D Whitworth of Rt 1 Box 169 reported a son 6 pounds 4 ounces at 3:57 pm Saturday at West Texas Hospital.
President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles outlined open skies aerial inspection ideas and steps to cut stockpiles, halt nuclear tests, and create international controlled depots. Stassen’s guidance and Joint Chiefs concerns shaped the flexible inspection zones across Europe and the Far North.
President Eisenhower and West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer will hold a three day series of talks starting Sunday on Germany s part in Western disarmament plans. Adenauer seeks assurances the US will not advance a first step without progress toward German unification. Eisenhower to brief on new US disarmament proposals from the National Security Council and invite Germany to join any first step moves.
Four persons appeared in County Court At Law before Judge Robert Allen. William Clarence Wood Jr. pleaded innocent to driving while intoxicated after a weekend wreck on 34th Street. bond set at 500 dollars. Darrel R. Fishback and Gillie Hinson pleaded guilty to check law charges with fines of 25 and 50 dollars and five days in jail, respectively. Jeanette Anderson pleaded innocent to check law violation and bond set at 400 dollars.
Deluges from five-state floods force thousands to flee homes in Fort Worth and Dallas area. Trinity River floods Sundown Acres and Richland Hills as 3,000 to 4,000 Fort Worth residents evacuate. Damages include homes and roads, with further evacuations in Dennis and Bennett towns and widespread flooding along U.S. 80 and Trinity streams. Destructive weather spans Oklahoma and Arkansas, with multiple dams at max flood control and tornado impacts reported.
About 1850 in prize money and trophies were awarded as Gaines County won the parade contest at O'Donnell. The Sheriff's Posse from Lubbock finished second and Dawson County third while over 2000 spectators watched the final performance. Special entertainment featured the Lubbock Quadrill Team with square dancing on horseback.
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