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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1968

Page

2

Baptists Re Elect Fowler To Post In Lubbock Meeting

The Rev J B Fowler Jr was re elected moderator of the Lubbock Baptist Association during the closing session at First Baptist Church He is pastor of Southcrest Baptist Church Other officers include Joe Vernon Roberto Garcia R L Porter J M O Rear Richard Jackson Gary le Jowen Glen Reddell Wilson Wood J L Cartrite and Robert Gunn The association adopted a 69792 budget and reports from all divisions Five Negro churches are now members The opening session authorized the Christian Life Committee to work with Concerned Citizens for Lubbock to oppose alcohol sales in Precinct 6 The committee was chaired by Rev David Ray with Rev David Crisp as member and Pete Claytor as co chair

J. B. Fowler Jr Lubbock Baptist Association First Baptist Church Association Mr. Fowler Southcrest Baptist Church Lubbock Joe Vernon Roberto Garcia Temple Baptist Church R. L. Porter Antioch Baptist Church J. M. O'Rear Richard Jackson Trinity Baptist Church Gary le Jowen Highland Baptist Church Linbboek Glen Reddell Wolfforth Wilson Wood Shallowater Slaton Robert Gunn Calvary Baptist Church John of. Schwensen Oakwood David Ray First Bayuist Church Pete Claytor

Hereford Music Workshop With Ruth Parson Planned

A regional elementary music workshop is set for Saturday at Aikman Elementary School Hereford organized by Texas Music Educators Association Region 2 with Ruth Parson Abilene Public Schools music supervisor as lead. The event features reservations coffee at 8 30 to 9 00 a m lunch Q and A at 12 20 p m and a final session until 2 15 p m. Parson 20 years teaching music holds degrees from Northwestern State Howard Payne North Texas State and study work at several colleges. She is listed in Who's Who in American Education and a recipient of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Community Service Award.

Texas Music Educators Association Aikman 900 Ave. E Hereford Oelimcian Ruth Parson Abilene Public Schools Velma Weaver Dumas Wim Parson Northwestern State College Howard “Payne College North Texas State College Hardin-Simmons University McMturry College Manhattanville College New York Junior Chamber of Commerce Vernon Texas Delta Kappa Gamma Zeta Chi National Educators Association Parsons United States Frooy

Smith Advocates Continued Pace for State Leadership

Lt Gov Smith, campaigning in Waco, urged an orderly transfer of leadership in state government. He argued that the times demand steady progress and continued responsible governance rather than a hiatus to train new leaders.

Waco API Preston Smith Smith

Pilot Light Fire Damages Levelland Residence

A fire Monday night at Dr. Bob Roberson's home in Levelland caused about 9 000 in damages. Fire officials say a pilot light of a gas central heating system went out allowing escaping gas to ignite near a water heater. The attic and roof suffered heavy damage, contents valued at 2 000 and the structure about 7 000. Firefighters and volunteers from Levelland battled the blaze for about two hours.

Levelland Bob Roberson C. J. Joiner Roberson

Texas Tech Students Pick Homecoming Queen From 10 Candidate Field

Texas Tech students vote today to crown Homecoming Queen from a field of 10 contestants amid games and parade plans. Finalists were Linda Baker Rene Brooks Judy Gallagher Jan Glenn Hadra Shines Donna Johnstone Mazy Jean Lege Nadine Nassi Jodi Snyder Barbara Zimmerman. Election chairman Don Cobb said polls will be placed in sale locations and Women's Service Organization members will help conduct and count.

Texas Tech Tech Linda Baker Rene Brooks Judy Gallagher Jan Glenn Hadra Hines Jeff Donna Johnstone Mary Jean Legg Donna Snyder Nadine Navhit Barbara Zimmerman Municipal Auditorium Texas Tech-Smu Jones Stadium Dallas Lubbock Jan Glenn O Wellington Hadra Shines Wichita Falls Albuquerque Mazy Jean Lege Nadine Nassi Sweetwater Jodi Snyder Snyder Pampa Don Cobb Alpha Phi Omedia Service Fraternity Women’s Service Organization Phil

New York Teachers Strike Hits 18th Day Amid Mediation Collapse

Mediation efforts failed as the New York citywide teachers strike entered its 18th day with over one million students idle. Police patrolmen slowdowns and a threatened firemen walkout exacerbated the crisis as AFL-CIO Unit ed Federation of Teachers demands persisted and a Brooklyn school district dispute drew court intervention.

New York Millon Theodore Kheel Afl-Cio United Federation of Teachers John V. Lindsay

McGovern Faces Close South Dakota Senate Contest

In South Dakota a rural vs urban split shapes the race between Sen. George S. McGovern and former Gov. Archie Gubbrad. Polls show McGovern leading in rural areas while Gubbrad dominates in larger communities, as Vietnam war positions and past votes influence voter views.

Pierae South Dakota Shi George S. McGovern Archie Gubbrad McGovern Gubbrad Hiouse Alcester AeGaavern Gubbrud McGiovern Vietnam

Lubbock Avalanche Journal Ad Rates and Delivery Offers

The notice details home delivery and subscription options for the Lubbock Avalanche Journal from Lubbock Texas. It lists morning and evening delivery plans including Sunday editions with monthly and annual rates and postage details.

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Closing Arguments Heard In Starr County Farm Labor Suit

Closing arguments were heard in a federal case brought by the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee against the Texas Rangers Starr County officers and six Texas labor laws. The three judge panel included U S Judge John R Brown U S Judge Woodrow Seals and U S Dist Judge Reynaldo Garza. The suit seeks an injunction and to declare six Texas laws unconstitutional. The case ties to the Starr County farm labor dispute that began in June 1966 and aimed to organize Mexican American field hands for higher wages under Cesar Chavez.

Brownsville Texas Rangers Texas U.S John R. Brown Houston Woodrow Seals U.S. Dist Reynaldo Garza United Farm Workers Organizing Committee Afl-Cio Star County California Rangers Starr County Chris Dinie Border County Cesar Chavez Delano Calif

Di-Gel Delivers More Complete Heartburn Relief

Di-Gel offers extra action Simethicone to relieve excess acid and gas. The mint flavored tablets or liquid claim faster comfort for tense stomachs. Product of Plough Inc.

Plough, Inc

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