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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1961
Page
13
The government of Sierra Leone signed an agreement to develop a modern telephone system linked by microwave technology, aiming to improve communications infrastructure. The deal signals a push to expand national telecom capacity and connect distant regions.
An Avalanche Journal advertising column outlines Heinz third annual soup and crackers tie in with depth advertising and point of purchase displays. Carl York will coordinate with grocers while Gerber promotes baby foods with catchy ads and Jolly Time popcorn ads appear in the paper.
Kerr Motor Co. owner Lewis Kerr plans to finish improvements on the southeast corner of 19th St and College Ave in about 10 days and operate a single car business after moving from Main Street. Melvin Reynolds promoted to wire chief for Southwestern Bell in Lubbock after a Kermit transfer. he has a wife and three children. Lubbock County reports 342 auto registrations last week with 124 new cars and 218 used. Plains Steel Building starts a 4425 Brownfield Dr office, estimated at 4500. Harkey Oil begins a 4350 19th St service station costing about 21695. Santa Fe Railway declares 30-cent quarterly dividend payable Dec 8 to stockholders on record Oct 27. W. R. England of Barretts Automotive wins Gates Rubber Co. sales contest.
ATLANTA AP Santa Claus seeks a beer license in Toombe County claiming Santa Claus as a city with William J. Salem as mayor. County commissioners deny any municipal status while the State Revenue Department asks the attorney general if such a town exists. Population figures vary from 2 to 9 residents.
A long roster lists individuals with origins or origins of residence including Paris, Oklahoma. West Virginia. Slaton. Albuquerque. Midland. Little Rock. San Antonio. Japan. California. Indiana. The entry appears as part of a community notices page detailing where families or people originate from or are coming from.
Reinhardt explains a two person signaling system for starting stepping and turning in skiing. The driver can focus on the course while the skier keeps hands on the handle. The idea, five years in development, was patented in 1961 after partial sale to Sam Allred. Retail price around two dollars with industry interest noted.
Urszula Discher, a 22 year old Polish girlfriend of Irvin C. Searbeck, will testify next week in his trial on charges of passing security information to Communist agents in Warsaw. Justice Department attorney Paul C. Vincent said she has been brought to the United States as a witness for the trial, which begins Tuesday. The defense claims Searbeck’s strong feelings for the orphaned girl led to his trouble, saying Communists threatened her and compelled cooperation.
A home plan describes a large kitchen with an ample nook and a separate dining room for formal entertaining. It notes a half bath off the service area to reduce yard traffic and garage access to the side yard or service and kitchen area.
Holman before entering the Army in 1942 is described with family details. His mother Mrs J C Holman lives at 2119 24th St in Lubbock. The Holman family has two children Chuck and Laura and attend the Methodist Church. Holman plays Little League and belonged to Garland First Aid and Rescue. The area surrounding Littlefield includes Friona Bovina Muleshoe Earth Springlake Sudan Amherst Whitharral Antoun Spade and Olton.
The group’s meeting opened with a Kennedy greeting and compliments on the industry. A reflection was discussed and a relief collection was assigned to aid hurricane victims. Mrs. Skidmare presided as president. reports covered leadership, public relations, and education.
Fiwood EF of French at 2315 58th Street has been appointed general manager of the Double Thrift Stamp Co Inc in Lubbock. T Jeff Baynhar of 2073 South Third Street, formerly of Sherman, is appointed general sales manager.
An 19th century herbal and bestiary alphabet containing 49 bird drawings and initials was purchased by an American for 92400 dollars from Lord Totlemache of Suffolk England.
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