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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1960
Page
2
A Texas teacher laments dwindling student knowledge of patriotic songs in seventh and eighth grades. She argues for integrating tunes like The Star-Spangled Banner and America into daily lessons, noting test failures and praising reverent response to the Battle Hymn of the Republic. She urges renewed focus on national heritage through music.
A new eight year study by the United Church of Christ introduces a modern casual dress for biblical figures in children’s Sunday school materials. Christ and disciples appear in shorts and sports shirts, with shortened hair and beards, aiming to make Bible stories more real for 3 to 6 year olds. Plans extend to a streamlined course for teens and adults.
Washington AP Democratic vice presidential candidate Lyndon B. Johnson accuses Vice President Richard M. Nixon of below the belt politics for claiming Johnson said he would not advocate civil rights. Johnson says Nixon resurrected McCarthyism, citing excerpts Nixon released from a March column attribution to Johnson regarding civil rights.
In Schenectady a mass of about 3 500 pickets shut down General Electric's plant as the local IUE joiners strike nationwide. Four pickets were arrested and violence flared in Syracuse while GE filed an unfair labor practice charge with the NLRB.
Democratic National Chairman Henry Mf. Jackson accused Nixon of “walking both sides” on civil rights while Nixon retorted Kennedy avoids the topic. Jackson said Kennedy spoke plainly in the first TV debate and charged Nixon with a guilty conscience and muddying the issue as the parties differ on civil rights stance.
Seven longshoremen were hurt when a gangplank collapsed at Dock 13 while loading the SS Rayvah freighter. Four men were admitted to Memorial Hospital in good condition. three went to Southmore Hospital in Pasadena, all reported in good shape. Names include Major Libson, Hosie Brooks, W. B. Butler, Leo Fuller, C. D. Gable, W. W. Parks, and Earl Ray Carroll.
In New York, Andre Porumbeanu, 35, the Romanian former chauffeur who married heiress Gamble Benedict, admits in Jersey City court papers that he is broke and cannot support her. He testified as Gamble Benedict Sharpe seeks a higher monthly allowance from her late mother’s estate, currently receiving 150 dollars weekly. Surrogate Samuel di Falco will decide on a possible increase.
William Monroe Daniel 83, a retired farmer, died at 5 40 p m at his Levelland home. Funeral services set for 2 30 p m today at Fifth Street Baptist Church with Rev John Mullins officiating. Burial in Levelland City Cemetery under George Price Funeral Home. Survivors include wife Eugenia and three daughters Mattie Bynum Edna Cozart Emma King, a son Bill, sister Fanny White and brother Emory Daniel, 15 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Pallbearers named Rayford Bynum W N Halliburton Stanley King Jerry Don Daniel Leo Daniel Al Faulkenberry.
Richard Clark Stewart Jr., 44, a Floydada area farmer who moved from Cone, died at 11:45 am Thursday in a Crosbyton hospital after a two day illness likely a heart attack. Funeral set for 2 pm Saturday at New Salem Primitive Baptist Church with Elders Dennis Taylor, W. R. Dale, and Kenneth Martin officiating. Burial in Floydada Cemetery. Survivors include a widow, two sons Ronald and Jimmy, two daughters, eight grandchildren, his parents, and four sisters. services directed by Harmon Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Ruth Campbell 56 a Curry County resident of Clovis will be held at 2 p m today at Central Baptist Church with Rev Carl Scott officiating Burial will follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Park under Steed Funeral Home direction Campbell died Tuesday night after a week's illness Survivors include husband Roy Campbell two sons Roy of Eureka California and James of Melrose N M two sisters Mrs Kitty Whitten Amarillo and Mrs Bill Jones Kansas City Mo two brothers R B Burnett Anchorage Alaska and Willie Burnett Dallas and five grandchildren Pallbearers are J C Hacher Bill Snyder S A Miller Lee Roach and Will Wall
Donald Wayne Feger 23 died at 3 40 p m Thursday in Methodist Hospital from injuries in an oilfield accident near Hobbs where he lived He served in the Korean War and was employed by Warren Petroleum Company Survivors include his wife Myrtle Joe Hobbs and his father Harold W Feger Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Menookia under Fossett Funeral Home Enid Oklahoma
A caller threatened Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona, warning he "will never leave alive" when he visits Santa Barbara for a GOP rally at San Marcos High School auditorium. Authorities, including the sheriff, FBI, and local police, pledged extra protection ahead of his Saturday appearance.
A nine year old Port Arthur schoolboy William Bailey was struck by a hit and run driver while crossing an intersection on the way home from school. He underwent emergency brain surgery at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont with two broken legs a broken arm severe head injuries and chest trauma.
An excerpt titled The Shepherd speaks on the contrast between craft training and inner spark. It quotes Job 22:8 about divine inspiration guiding understanding and warns that formal schooling alone cannot light the spark of true skill or success.
Mrs. Carrie Gertrude Nicholson, 60, Hobbs resident for six years, died in a local hospital after about two weeks of hospitalization. Funeral arrangements are through Steed Funeral Home in Clovis. She is survived by her husband Don Nicholson Sr. and family across several states including sons Don Jr. and daughters Mrs. Bill Crouch and Mrs. Leo Bell, plus her mother Mrs. Sarah Darr and siblings Jewell Darr, Darr, and Estel Darr among others.
Frances Nedbalek 75 longtime Lubbock resident died at 1 40 a m Thursday at her daughter Har lon Redwine’s home 3519 29th Street Funeral service held at Forrest Heights Methodist Church at 3 pm Saturday with Rev W A Appling and Rev R S Watkins officiating Burial at Resthaven Memorial Park under McDonald Funeral Chapel direction Survivors include daughter brother Joe Sur evik Caldwell and three grand sons
Tom Clayton, about 69, member of a pioneer Lubbock area family, died after a long illness at his home in Vina California. Survived by wife Evelyn Ward former Lubbock resident two brothers A M Clayton Lamesa and Jerry Clayton Lovington a son Tom Clayton Jr California a daughter Mrs Charles Cobb Boston Mass and a sister in law and a niece. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Red Bluff California with several relatives from Texas planning to attend.
Mrs. A. E. Peterson 57, resident of Denver City for about 16 years, died Thursday at 3 pm in a local hospital after a long illness. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday at First Methodist Church with Rev. Weldon McCormick officiating. burial in Denver City Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include husband, three daughters, a son, three sisters and three brothers. pallbearers listed.
Mrs. Julia Mae Machen 56 of 2407 3rd St Lubbock dies at home. Funeral at 3 p.m. today at Seymour Church of Christ with Floyd Davis officiating. Survived by husband Earl Machen son Charles Lee two daughters in Kansas City Mo and Hico brother Thomas E. Cox two sisters and nine grandchildren. Burial in Henson Cemetery. Harrison Funeral Home of Seymour in charge.
Mae da Bailey 31 wife of a Clovis policeman died at Clovis Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were pending at Steed Funeral Home. She lived in Clovis 24 years and was a Baptist Church member and former Mountain States Telephone employee. Survived by husband Olan Bailey two daughters Maud Ann and two sons Glenn Jimmy, her parents Mr and Mrs G W Drake a sister Mrs Leland Holmquest and a brother K Keith Drake.
Funeral services for Mrs. T. G. Mousner of the Kress area were held Thursday in Plainview with a later service at 2 p.m. in Tishomingo Oklahoma. Burial is planned at Rose Hill Cemetery in Wapanucka Oklahoma, Bryant Funeral Home of Tishomingo in charge. Survivors include her husband two daughters four sons five sisters two brothers and four grandchildren.
Funeral services for James E Rogers Sr 87 a Post resident since 1949 will be conducted at 10:30 a m today in the First Methodist Church. The Rev Eugene Matthews and the Rev W L Porterfield will officiate. Rogers died Tuesday night in Garza County Memorial Hospital. He was a Missouri native who moved from Alto Texas with his son and daughter in law in 1949. He was a member of the Methodist Church and he and his wife celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last year. Survivors include his wife a daughter Mrs Den Lilly Pratt Kan three sons Jess Post Vern Beloit Wis and Lester Eldorado Kan seven grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Burial will be in Terrace Cemetery under direction of Hudrian Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Bob Collier Malcolm Bull Edsel Cross L W Duncan Pat Walker and Bill Edwards.
Mrs Karl Wolf 83 of 1707 E 44th St died at 10 25 am Thursday at home. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday in Rix Funeral Home chapel with Dr J Chess Levern officiating. Burial place unannounced. She was mother of Mrs Arch Lamb and Arch Karl Lamb. Survived by husband two daughters a sister and a brother and one grandson.
Ad claims iron and mineral deficient blood cause sleeplessness and nervousness and touts New Super HADACOL vitamin tonic as a fast relief. Highlights liquid or capsule forms available at druggists with promise of revitalized blood and renewed pep.
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