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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1958

Page

3

Crosbyton school officers named for 196? organizations

Crosbyton school lists officers in numerous clubs and classes. Charles Moore heads Student Council, with Gene Smith as vice president and Patsy Herrington as secretary treasurer. Senior class leaders include Frank Moore as president and Kay Williams as junior representative. Officers span sophomore and freshman groups, band leadership, and Future Homemakers of America, with yearbook editors and staff named.

Charles Moore Gene Smith Patsy Herrington Jimmy Wheeless Kay Williams Frank Moore Janice Cornelius Ronnie Marley Jimmy Whee- Jess Duane Winter Tad Roberson Sharon Ausmus Carolyn Hartsell Ann Barnett David Edwards Styles Dendy Judy Smithee Doris Harkins Sharon Warren Kay Curry Forrest Griffin Kraig Gallimore Linda Holder Dell Fergus Charlie Hill Elaine Grizzie Darrell Stegall A Maples Mary Beth Club Kay Maples Chieftain Sharon Campbell Nancy Smithee Jody Treat Linda Thompson The Jane Snodgrass Elaine Grizzle Judy Ellison Harold Ogle Linda Lee Myrna Richardson Virginia Crawford John Taylor Shirley Stewart Nita Gaede Sandra Kendrick Judy Benton Bonnie Jones

Health Department Reports Eighteen New Polio Cases

Texas health officials reported eighteen polio cases last week, below the five year average of 32, lifting the year’s total to 401 compared with 643 for 1957. The report highlights Texas polio activity in Austin and notes ongoing surveillance by the State Health Department.

Austin UPI Texas State Health Department

Houston Man to Speak at Post Oil Progress Week Barbecue

W. J. McCoy of Houston, 15 year Shell Oil public relations veteran, will be the principal speaker at the Chamber of Commerce Oil Progress Week barbecue. The event Friday Oct 17 at the Boy Scout building near C. W. Post Memorial Scout Camp aims to serve about 400 people and features a film on oil production.

Houston Post W. J. McCoy Shell Oil Company Chamber of Commerce M. L. Pierce McCoy C. W. Post Memorial Scout Camp Oe Bock John N. J Hopkins

Girl Scout Council Studies New Membership Request

The Caprock Girls Scout Council will meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the Lubbock Public Library to consider Dickens County's request for council membership. The 1959-60 year plan of work will be reviewed focusing on recruitment training public relations and finance with reports on the regional treasury conference and United Nations activities. Mrs A W Young presides.

Caprock Lubbock Public Library Dickens’ ‘County A. W. Young United Nations Treasury

Clothing Center Reports Children's Garment Shortage

A return of good weather reduced calls to the Lubbock Community Clothing Center but continued rain could stretch its facilities. Despite a fair supply on hand, there is a shortage of school age children clothing especially dresses jeans and winter coats. The center distributed 2 491 garments and 134 pairs of shoes to 40 families in the past week, and 3 240 garments and 161 pairs of shoes the prior week to 44 families. Donations are accepted at Town and Country Shopping Center or via Salvation Army pickups.

Lubbock Panhandle South Plains Town and Country 4Th St College Ave Salvation Army

Man Hides Wife's Teeth In Car Trunk

Memphis judge dismisses charges after Charlie Snyder agrees to return his wife's dentures. The case arose when he hid the false teeth under a car mat while she stayed with a girl friend he disapproved of. The proceeding was led by Judge Beverly Boushe.

Memphis Tenn UPI Charlie Snyder Beverly Boushe Snyder

State Employes Asa Sets Wichita Falls Meet

A conference of the Texas Public Employees Association is planned at Wichita Falls State Hospital on October 23. U.S. Rep. Frank Ikard is invited as principal speaker for a 3 p.m. program, with senators and state representatives from 52 counties invited to learn about the association’s needs and achievements and to support state hospitals and their patients.

Wichita Falls Wich’ia Texas Public Employes Asan Wichita Falls State Hospital U.S Frank Ikard

Youth Association Plans Halloween Fund Drive

The Lubbock Christian Youth Association organizes a 7 to 9 pm drive on Thursday Oct 30 for the Christian Rural Overseas Relief Program. Last year they raised 3905.55 in a Halloween house-to-house effort the largest Texas total by any youth group. About 600 youths from Lubbock churches are expected to participate and will wear arm bands or carry tags. Afterward they will be served refreshments at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Christian Rural Overseas Relief Program Lubbock

Petersburg trio finishes basic training at Ft. Chaffee Ark

Pvts. Joe D. Barlow 18 James R. Mize 19 and Ronald C. Webster 18 completed eight weeks of basic combat training under the Reserve Forces Act program at Ft. Chaffee Arkansas. All are Petersburg High School 1958 graduates and sons of local families. Rattlesnakes can’t outrun a man over short distances, despite legends.

Petersburg Ft. Chaffee Ark Army Home Town News Center Pvts Joe D. Barlow Joe F. Barlow James R. Mize Willie R. Mize Ronald C. Webster Elmer M. Webster Petersburg High School

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Beck Crosbyton School America Organization Ann Swindall Nelda Mitchell Vivian Fewell Rozonna Griffin Kathleen Boyd Health Department Plant- Ag Garden Center Dept Feirfield, Lowe Griffin Dendy Girl Scout Council Clothing Center GROUP Hollywood Asa Wichita Youth Association Daniel Freeman Trice Hree Petersburg Penney's Penney’s
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