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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1962

Page

2

Arnett-Benson Group Is Named At Meeting In Lubbock

The Arnett-Benson area forms the ABCD Committee to guide redevelopment with 350 residents, street bounds within Street and Clovis Road area. E. A. Box elected permanent chairman James Hancock vice chairman Mrs. Jack Sessums secretary, with an organizational meeting set to elect officers and draft bylaws. City officials Harry Tower and L. O. White pledge full support for clean-up and redevelopment.

Clovis Road College and Indiana R. W. Matthews Junior High School E. A. Box Colgate James Hancock 2Nd St Jack Sessums A. L. Smith Lubbock Harry Tower ABCD L. O. White Mes F. J. Stryker L. J. Stokes Lawrence Redwine Malcom Womack Harvard Edd Morland Fordham Earl Sartor Itasca Jess Ellis Grinnell Arthur Walkawiak Jarvis Julian Coleman Shallowater Drive Bill Devers Duke Andy Edwards Baylor Charles Shipman 1St St Paul Squires 2Nd RB. Childress T. C. Ellis Auburn Lois McNeil Amherst Jessie Romero Bates Eugene H. Hastings

Baptist Meet Closes Today in Lubbock Second Baptist

The Lubbock Baptist Association closes its annual convention at Second Baptist Church with more than 345 pastors from 41 area churches in attendance. The program opens at 9 30 a m with a song service and business meeting.

Lubbock Baptist Association Second Baptist Church Troy Dale Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Lubbock Dallas E. N. Jones Christian Education Commission Baptist General Convention James Basden Human Welfare Commission J. Woodrow Fuller Mission Commission Jones Basden Fuller Franklin Swanner J. Ralph Grant Lubbock First Baptist Church

Defencin Aids Arthritis Pain Relief Claims

A Grove Laboratories advertisement presents Defencin as a new analgesic for arthritis and related pain. It claims superior relief to aspirin, with double blind studies showing complete relief in about one third of cases. It notes safety, doctor consultation, price at $1.00 for 24 tablets, and availability at drug counters nationwide.

Grove Laboratories, Inc

On Firing Line For United Fund

W Thelbert Miller works on Team 6 in the Employe Division of Lubbock’s annual United Fund drive. He is a past Kiwanis and Wilson PTA president, Life Insurance Association vice president, and an advance man for Cub and Girl Scout United Fund agencies. Miller, a Prudential life agent, and his wife Sue live at 3715 32nd with children Ann 17 Jeri 15 Bette 10 and Buddy 8.

W. Thelbert Miller Lubbock United Fund Team 6 Kiwanis Club Wilson Pta Miller Life Insurance Association Cub Scouts Prudential Sue Ann Jeri Bette Buddy

Lubbock Youths Admit Series Of Burglaries Here

Two Lubbock boys aged 9 and 14 admitted eight burglaries including a church and school. Detectives recovered jewelry, a camera, watches, a phonograph and other items. The youths' father, 37, jailed for carrying a prohibited weapon after police recovered a pistol. Burglaries included Kingdom Hall Church 129 Temple Ave and North Avenue Elementary School 300 N Ave N.

Lubbock Bennie Ussery Bill Rutherford George Hall Kingdom Hall Church Temple Ave Santos Rivera North Avenue U N. Ave Zelda Bryant N. Ave. U Emma Bastillos Sherman Ave

Troop 509 Holds Court of Honor

Boy Scout Troop 509 held a Court of Honor at the Elks Lodge 1348 on 34th St and Slide Rd. Tenderfoots Ross Webb John Shropshire and Rickey Chambers were invested while three scouts earned rank promotions and multiple merit badges were awarded. Steve Shanklin will receive the Eagle award Sunday.

Boy Scout Troop 509 Elks Lodge 34Th St Slide Rd Tenderfoot Ross Webb John Shropshire Rickey Chambers Chris Webb Alan Woosley Ricky McCormick Mike Pedigo Steve Shanklin Bruce Roberson Alan Jones Woosley Gary Ries David Mahaffey Larry Mahaffey Ronnie Mahaffey Donald D. Miller Joe Holt John Woolford Jr Robert Johnson Bob Johnson Bobby Wright Joseph Holt J. C. Whitfield Claude Brown Ed Ries Jerry Wilkinson Bob Schreiner Dennis Wilkinson

Walker Sues AP For $2 Million

Former Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker files a libel suit in Lafayette County Circuit Court seeking 1 million dollars actual damages and 1 million dollars punitive damages from The Associated Press. He alleges AP stories misrepresented his role in the rioting after James Meredith integrated Ole Miss on September 30.

Oxford, Miss Edwin A. Walker Associated Press University of Mississippi Walker Lafayette County James H. Meredith Ole Miss

Texas lawmakers rally behind Kennedy Cuba blockade

Texas congressional figures from both parties praise President Kennedy's naval blockade of Cuba calling it a calm declaration of courage. Governor hopefuls Connally and Cox pledge support. Senator Tower in Florida says action may be politically motivated yet necessary and will back the move.

United Prone International Kennedy Cuba Texas John Connally Jack Cox Cox Connally Navy John G. Tower R-Tex Florida Tower

Cause Of Girl's Plunge Is Sought

Washington AP Allegheny Airlines ferried a twin engine airliner to its Washington headquarters after a stewardess died when a door opened during approach to Hartford. Civil Aeronautics Board investigators examined the wreck at Hartford and Washington locations. Francoise Demoriere, 29, of Washington and Paris, was the stewardess.

Washington Allegheny Airlines Civil Aeronautics Board Allegheny Washington National Hartford Conn Francoise Demoriere Paris

Reds Bar Entry Ban for Peace Ship Everyman III

Soviet authorities refused entry visas to the crew of the Peace ship Everyman III and ordered the ketch to sail from Leningrad harbor. Pavel Afanasyev said demonstrators were allowed to stay until sailing weather improves, with fuel and food supplied. None set foot on shore after arriving from Stockholm. About 40 sat for an eight hour marathon talk with nuclear protestors led by American professor Earle Reynolds.

Moscow Leningrad Pavel Afanasyev Soviet Peace Committee Afanasyev Stockholm Dir- Afanasyev Earle Reynolds

Russians Test Two Atmosphere Devices

The Atomic Energy Commission announced Russia exploded two more atmospheric nuclear devices. The first yielded a few hundred kilotons high above Central Asia. The second produced several megatons over Novaya Zemlya near the Arctic Circle, bringing total Russian detonations in the current series to 21.

Washington API Atomic Energy Commission Russia AEC Central Asia Novya Zemlya Arctic Circle

Norwegian Ship Sinks With 25 Dead Off Norway

The 2,172 ton Sand Svithun struck a reef near Roervik and sank. Authorities said 48 were rescued, 25 bodies recovered, and several more were missing as darkness halted rescue efforts amid cold rain and rough seas.

Roervik Norway UPI

Dependents From Guantanamo Arrive in Norfolk

The first two plane loads of dependents from Guantanamo Naval Base in Cuba arrived in Norfolk Virginia aboard Marine Corps turbo jet transports. One plane carried 71 passengers the other 59. A Navy spokesman said 400 people were expected to be evacuated by air from Guantanamo with additional arrivals by ship to follow.

Norfolk, Va Guantanamo Naval Base Cuba Norfolk Marine Corps Navy Guantanamo

British clerk Vassall sentenced for espionage with Russia

William John Christopher Vassall, 38, a British admiralty clerk and son of a clergyman, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for selling naval intelligence of the highest importance to Russia on Monday.

London UPI William John Christopher Vassall Russia

Nixon Backs Kennedy Cuba Move In Speech

Former Vice President Richard Nixon, Kennedy’s 1960 opponent, endorsed Kennedy’s action on Cuba in a Monday statement from Oakland California.

Nixon JFK Oakland Calif UPI Richard M. Nixon Kennedy Cuba

Officers Named By Farm Group In Lubbock Club

Members of the Lubbock Agricultural Club elected Bob Poteet as president, replacing 1962 leader Jack Condra, at a meeting held Monday night in the Slide Road clubhouse. New officers include Waylon Carroll as vice president and Dave Sherrill as secretary, with Condra and others serving on the board. Ladies night is set for Nov 20 with a Hemphill-Wells style show at the Pioneer Hotel. tickets can be reserved via Condra at PO5-5323.

Lubbock Agricultural Club Bob Poteet Slide Road Poteet Jack Condra Waylon Carroll Dave Sherrill Condra J. D. Hufstedler W. B. Parrack Aubrey Worsham Milton Kirksey Dude Buster Roy Poage Pioneer Hotel Hemphill-Wells

Arguments Stated In Suit Here Today

Civil suit for damages from a January traffic crash at Boston Ave and 22nd St, seeks 5300 dollars for Mrs. Oma Eubank and vehicle damages. Trial in 72nd District Court with Judge Victor Lindsey, jurors named, final arguments set for this morning and juror deliberation to follow.

Boston Ave 22Nd St 72Nd District Court Oma Eubank George Eubank Eubank

Marriage Licenses Issued to Hernandez and Perez Couples

Official records show Israel Hernandez aged 20 and Rosie Hernandez 19 of Rt 3 Lubbock. Eusebio Perez 37 and Maria Cecilia Salazar 30 of Petersburg obtained marriage licenses.

Israel Hernandez Rosie Hernandez Rt. 3 Lubbock Eusebio Perez Maria Cecilia Salazar Petersburg

Rutherford lauds Kennedy Cuba policy stance

U S Rep J T Rutherford calls Kennedy speech a forceful calm declaration of policy to protect the United States and the free world. He says Russia has no choice but to quit Cuba or fight and supports unity behind the President regardless of party.

Cuba Rutherford Kennedy

Norwegian Freighter Skips Cuba Stop Over 1500 Tons Cargo

The Tenerife captain radioed for instructions about 1500 tons of cargo bound for Cuba after Mexico refused trans shipment. The ship was told at sea to skip its planned Cuba call as Norway aligns with the U.S. boycott on Cuban shipping.

Tampico Mexico UPI Tenerife Cuba Norway

Divorces Granted and Court Actions Listed in Lubbock District

Howard C. Davieon presiding in OTH DISTRICT COURT hears A. G. Morales vs Gloria G. Morales for divorce. 169TH DISTRICT COURT Ronald L. Cline vs Club La fRue nc. contract suit. Textze Chemicals Inc. vs Louis M. De Marco verified account. Roy Winton vs Norma Jean Winton divorce. Givens vs Givens divorce. Armas vs Armas divorce. Goldman Sr. vs Goldman.

Lubbock OTH District Court Howard C. Davieon A. G. Morales Gloria G. Morales Robert H. Besa Ronald L. Cline Club la fRuenc Pat 8. Moore Textze Chemicals, Inc Louis M. de Marco Eldorado Motor Hotel Roy Max Winton Norma Jean Winton William Givens Ardelia Givens Julia Russ Ernest James Russ Maria Armas Edward Armas Alexander Stevens Goldman Sr Leona Frances Goldman

Britain accuses China of aggression toward India

Britain accuses Communist China of aggression against India and says it will rush weapons and other military aid to its threatened Commonwealth partner.

London Britain China India

East Germany to Build 26 Factories in Cuba

Havana Radio said Monday that Communist East Germany plans to construct 26 factories in Cuba at a total cost of 30 million dollars, signaling a major industrial push in the Caribbean.

Cuba Key West Fla East Germany Havana Radio

How to Gain Peace of Mind condensed from Liebman

In the November Reader's Digest a condensed excerpt from Joshua Liebman's Peace of Mind offers guidance to stop self-criticism and fear. It promises a path to an untroubled mind beyond chasing love or riches.

Joshua Liebman Reader’s Digest

Four Sentenced On Guilty Pleas for Misdemeanor Charges

Four men pleaded guilty in County Court-at-Law No. 2. James Rudy Boyd and R L Barnett faced carrying a prohibited weapon with fines of 125 and 150 dollars plus costs. Will Thomas Spencer and Alvin Sanders, both charged with DWI, received 100 dollar fines, costs, and three days in jail. Guadalupe Fuentes Sauceda was bonded on a DWI innocence plea, and William Henry Chatham faced separate cases of sale and illegal possession of a barbiturate drug.

James Rudy Boyd Ave. D R. L. Barnett Will Thomas Spencer E. 27Th St Alvin Sanders Juniper St Pat Moore Guadalupe Fuentes Sauceda Grinnell St William Henry Chatham Crosbyton

Campho-Phenique Pimples Ring of Protection Ad

An advertising notice promotes Campho-Phenique as a soothing antiseptic liquid that forms a ring of protection around pimples. It claims quick application without staining skin and can be used under makeup, encouraging immediate use and constant availability.

Dalhart Named Head Of Student Councils

Dalhart was named president of the Top Of Texas Association of Student Councils at Tulsa High School. Other officers include Perryton as vice president Borger as secretary treasurer and Happy as parliamentarian. About 300 students attended the conference as State Rep H G Wells spoke.

Tulsa Dalhart Top of Texas Assn Perryton Borger Happy Claude T. Shelton H. G. Wells

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arnett-Benson Group By Bert Brewer Carl Grayson N. Flint Fred Gentry Glenn Reddick Dartmouth Oscar Newell Paul Gray J. L Red) Chapman J. B. Stinnett 16Th St R. B. Childress Clarence Smith R. D. Cole Ernest Wallace Josh Abbott Baptist Meet Ady Troop 509 Reds U.S Agfficial Records F.d.1.c DR. Caldwell Arvin Caprock Center
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