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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1963

Page

8

TOPS clubs in Lubbock urge sensible weight control

Active in Lubbock TOPS chapters emphasize sensible eating, not diets, with weekly weighings and color badges for weight changes. Mrs. Morrison notes 46 members have cut more than 900 pounds in a year while planning a 1964 state TOPS convention in Lubbock and discussing a men’s branch.

St. Vice President The Golden Tops Wisconsin American Medical Ass Lubbock Morrison

Mackenzie High School Dedication Features Modern Design

The Mackenzie school building, covering 96 960 square feet at a cost of 1 073 198 dollars, includes compact core classrooms and centralized science labs with student lockers in a mid wing commons. The east wing houses auditorium and cafeteria with ventilation aims, while gymnasiums are in a separate building to cut noise. Designed by Dewitt and Spencer with advisory input, it may expand from 800 to 1 000 students. Named after Col. Ranald S. S. Mackenzie, noted Indian fighter and fort commander in Texas history.

Bers Mackenzie Dewitt and Spencer American Association of Administrators Harold Yelverton Tom Worsham Charles Anderson Byron Martin John Miller Cliff Widener Sam Ainsworth Hunter Brothers Pickett Brothers A. P

McQueen Named State Official With Agricultural Background

McQueen, a La Porte High School graduate, earned a Texas A&M B S in agricultural journalism and range management plus two Clayton Co scholarships. He served in the agricultural information office at A&M, worked for National Future Farmer, and was Southwestern field editor for Farm and Ranch. Married with two sons, he joins state service linked to agricultural sectors.

A&m National Future Farmer Magazine Southwestern Farm and Ranch Magazine Dallas McQueen Houston Press Club Sigma Delta Chi American Agricultural Editors Assn The Texas Agricultural Workers Assn

Mrs. O A Crockett Gives Study Lesson in Shallowater

In Shallowater the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at First Methodist Church after noon. Mrs. O A Crockett led the third lesson titled The Christian Mission in Southern Asia with assistance from Mrs. A F Reese. Eleven members answered roll call with verses using the word good. Edna Arnold led worship and H L Gentry gave benediction. Next meeting will be a covered dish luncheon at 12 noon November 25 in the church.

H. L. Gentry

Mrs Biffle Presides At WSCS Meeting Card

Canyon Woman's Society of Christian Service met Monday afternoon at the church with Mrs. Marvin Biffle presiding. The invocation was given by Mrs. Nell Miller and Mrs. Cecil Matthews of Lubbock presented the fourth lesson on The Three Spiritual Classics. Mrs. Roy Dale McAllister and Mrs. Doyle Washington discussed the life of Mrs. Evelyn Underhill. Mrs. James Gammill gave The Spiritual Life. Twelve members attended. Plans were made for a salad luncheon at 12 30 p.m. Monday at the church. The concluding lesson will be presented.

Canyon Woman's Society of Christian Service Marvin Biffle Nell Miller Cecil Matthews Lubbock Roy Dale McAllister Doyle Washington Evelyn Underhill James Gammill Underhill

NATO council backs study on trade concessions to Soviets

Proposal from page one urged that any new trade concessions to the Soviets come only if Kremlin pledges to abandon the policy of a divided Germany and threats to isolate West Berlin. Scandinavians and other smaller NATO nations remained non-committal. With the council deadlocked, the issue was referred to the NATO secretariat for further study and likely to be raised again in December by the full NATO Council of Ministers.

Kremlin Germany West Berlin NATO NATO Secretariat NATO Council of Ministers

Two Girls Hurt In Mishap Here

Two 12 year old girls crossing Parkway Drive at 2nd Street Monday morning were struck by a car en route to Alderson Junior High School. Freda Hegler and Rita Harrison received treatment at West Texas hospital and were released.

Parkway Drive 2Nd Street Alderson Junior High School West Texas Hospital Freda Hegler E. Brown Rita Harrison E. Auburn St Patricia Ellis Cherry Lola 41St St Brownfield-Levelland “Y Frank M. Quinteras Jr Hub Homes Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital

Litton plans new West Texas plant to boost defense electronics

Litton Industries unveiled plans for a new electronics manufacturing facility in Latchbock Texas aimed at defense aircraft systems. Construction starts in spring with payroll expected to exceed 1.5 million annually within 12 months. CEO Walker stressed hiring skilled people over rigid rules to drive autonomous operation in the plant.

Litton Walker iWalker University of Texas Hall Level & Mfg. Co Austin Air Material Command Waste King Universal Litton Industries Latchbock West Texas

Republican Couples Club Organized Here

An organizational meeting formed a Republican Couples Club at the Neil Johnson home in Lubbock. Sponsored by the Lubbock Republican Women's Club the group elected temporary officers Clar ence Brazill and Mrs. Neil Johnson with committee chairs Jon Coll Bob Han stock and John Riley. First meeting set for December 5 with Dr. C L Kay as guest speaker.

Republican Couples Club Neil Johnson Lubbock Republican Women’s Club Clarence Brazill Jon Coll Bob Hantock John Riley C. L. Kay Charles Gibson Bil Klattenhof Slaton Sid Moore Lubbock County Raymond Tapp Glen Looney Texas Tech Youns Republican Club

Little Girl Testifies For And Against Her Father

In Boston Municipal Court Dorothy Narcum ish testified via her deaf mute parents that her father Mbert Narcum beat policemen and men at the sink after an argument over a shoe errand and a beer. The judge found him guilty, ordered Dorothy paid an interpreter fee, and noted the police defended themselves.

Boston Dorothy Nareem Adrow Daddy Billy Adlon

New Home gridder undergoes knee surgery

David Anfred, 17, senior at New Home High School, remained in good condition at St Marys Hospital Monday night after knee surgery to repair torn cartilage and other injuries from Fridays final football game. The athlete, son of Mr and Mrs Joe D Unfred of Tahoka, had played four minutes against Robsville when injury occurred, and his mother was in Lubbock with him. An importer on Cyprus seeks cocktail snacks.

David Anfred New St. Mary's Hospital David Joe D. Unfred West of New Home Rt. 4 Tahoka Ropesville Lubbock

Walker Grabs Camera During Wallace Dallas Speech

Former Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker grabbed a photographer’s camera and shoved him away as Governor George Wallace spoke at a Dallas luncheon. Photographer George Phenix of KRLD-TV described the chase and a shove that sent him into an elderly woman, ending his rapid-fire shots before Walker returned to his table.

Dallas Edwin A. Walker George Wallace Alabama Wallace Walker Rose George Phenix Krld-Tv CHS Phenix Walker S

Army Reserve Expands Paid-Drill Enlistment Program

The U S Army Reserve launches an expansion program offering enlistment in local units with four months of active duty training. Eligible recruits under 26 who have not received induction orders may join a local reserve vacancy. Local HQ is at 2819 4th St for more information.

U.S. Army Reserve Army Reserve 4Th St

LVN Group Installs New Officers Here

Newly elected officers of the Licensed-Vocational Nurses Assn were installed at St. John's Methodist Church with Mrs Grace Bevel as first vice president and Mrs Frances Givens as secretary. Board members include Mrs Nancy Scott Mrs Edith Mattison and Mrs Juanita Cline. Association president Mrs Jim Segrist presided with Mrs Louise Linker RN installing officer.

Vocational Nurses Assn St. John’s Methodist Church 15Th St College Ave Grace Bevel Frances Givens Nancy Scott Edith Mattison Juanita Cline Jim Segrist Association Louise Linker Vocational Nurses

Plainview Robbery Suspect Sought in Firearm Holdup

West Texas police hunted Ernest Cook a 2 year old Plainview Negro identified as a robbery suspect after a gunpoint holdup of Linnie Strain a mother of seven who reported $15 taken from her on Sunday afternoon.

Hale Plainview Ernest Cook Cook West Texas Linnie Strain

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