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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1973

Page

7

West Texas State nursing grads to receive caps and bars

Two Lubbock residents Melvin Brownfield of 3116 36th St and Linda Lowell of 2502 39th St are among 60 West Texas State University student nurses to receive caps and bars. The ceremony begins at 2 p.m. in the Branding Iron Theatre in Canyon with Eunice King presiding and Marilyn Dyer speaking on the significance of the uniform.

Amarillo West Texas States University Lubbock Melvin Brownfield 36Th St Linda Lowell 39Th St Branding Iron Theatre Canyon Department of Eunice King Marilyn Dyer

Hereford Marks 75th Birthday With Diamond Jubilee

Hereford observes its 75th birthday with a 10 day celebration begun Sept 1 1898. City officials cut a birthday cake at the community center at 10 a.m. A noon Rotary luncheon follows. A time capsule burial at the center closes the day. Astronaut Ed Mitchell born in Hereford opened the first performance of Hustlin Heritage 75.

Hereford Rotary Club Ed Mitchell

Clovis Commission Rejects Home Repair Ordinance

More than 200 residents attended the Clovis City Commission meeting as officials rejected an ordinance limiting home repairs by private citizens to once per year and a maximum 1500 dollars. The vote ended with all commissioners in favor of the motion except Jim Jacobs who voted no.

Clovis Don Bonner Jim Jacobs City Building Inspection Department Chick Taylor Jr

Researcher Defending Methadone For Addicts

In Denton Texas John Friedl Wiedi of Dallas argues methadone treatment helps heroin addicts. He notes higher dropouts when clinic visits are frequent and more social gains when take homes are limited, suggesting controlled frequent visits to curb misuse.

Denton, Tex John. Wiedi Dallas North Texas State University Friedl Friedli

Church Festival Attracts 10000 From Across States

The sixth annual Cursillo Movement celebration in Amarillo begins at noon Sunday at Fair Park Coliseum with about 10,000 expected, including guests from Mexico and California. Speakers include Sister Maria de Jesus Ybarra and Ramsey Muniz. Crowning of king Martin Mendez and queen Eva Salas slated for 4 p.m. A Mass of Thanksgiving at 7 p.m. will be concelebrated by Bishop Lawrence M. DeFalco.

Amarillo Catholic Church Fair Park Coliseum Mexico California Antonio Gonzalez Lubbock Christian Renewal Center Toledo, Ave Maria de Jesus Ybarra Ramsey Muniz Texas San Antonio Martin Mendex Eva Salas St. Joseph’s Church Crosbyton Lawrence M. DeFalco

Miss New Mexico Heads to Atlantic City Pageant

Patti Nelms 21 Miss New Mexico from Roswell prepares for travel to Atlantic City New Jersey for next week's Miss America Pageant leaving Hobbs today AP Wirephoto

Bisauty Atlantic City Patti Nelms

Shooting Victim Remains Critical

Lupe Torres, 23, of 808 N Detroit Ave, was wounded in a Friday shooting and remained in critical condition at St Mary’s Hospital. Police investigated the incident reported in the 400 block of N Quirt Avenue. Torres was shot in the right chest, police said.

Lupe Torres Detroit Ave St. Mary's Hospital N. Quirt Avenue Torres

Thefts and Burglary Reported Across City Areas

Police probe multiple thefts and a home burglary Friday. Jerald Smith reported $450 in losses from an air compressor and drill at a 49th Street Belmont Avenue site. Randall Hughes said $200 worth of tools disappeared from his pickup on Amarillo Highway. Pauline Butcher reported a $500 diamond ring stolen from her home along with a pellet rifle, coins, and a bag.

Jerald Smith 22Nd St 49Th St Belmont Ave Randall Hughes Welch An. Amarillo Pauline Butcher 39Th St

Tech Enrollment Nears Twenty One Thousand

Total enrollment nears 21 000 as 20 508 students registered by 4 p.m. Friday at Lubbock Municipal Coliseum. D N Petersen Tech registrar notes 3 500 registered during summer conferences for pre enrollment and counseling freshmen. Continue through morning with sessions in West Hall on campus.

Texas Tech Lubbock Municipal Coliseum D. N. Petersen Tech West Hall

Portland Homes Under a Decade Drive Major Remodeling

Portland Oregon finds homes fewer than ten years old account for over 30 percent of all remodeling in a cited survey. The report highlights shifting home improvement trends and indicates newer houses are a primary target for upgrades.

Portland Ore

Faith Assembly of God Leads in Lubbock Growth

Faith Assembly of God at 5426 50th Street expands as its Lubbock congregation grows, drawing more families and strengthening outreach with new programs and services.

Faith Assembly of God

Snyder to Direct Ranch Headquarters at Texas Tech

Robert L. Snyder of Lubbock will become director of the Ranch Headquarters at The Museum of Texas Tech University. Grover E. Murray announced the appointment as Snyder resigns as Ranch Headquarters Association president. John Lott will lead the association until the Oct 6, 1973 annual meeting.

Robert P Craig C. Black Museum of Texas Tech University Texas Tech Snyder Matador Tech Robert L. Snyder Lubbock Grover E. Murray Ranch Headquarters Association John Lott Lott Nolan County Union County N.M Kcbc Radio and Television State Telecasting of Columbia S.C Murray Bob Snyder Ite Harvard Business School Navy Black Will Robinson Jerry i L. Rogers Archi

First UT Permian Basin Enrollment Reaches 400

On the first partial registration day at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin in Odessa 400 students enrolled. Officials expect to reach or exceed 800 by end of the first year. The first student, 20 year old George Schaider of La Porte, was welcomed by UTPB President B H Amstead. A 12:15 p.m. ceremony in the Quadrangle will herald the first class on Tuesday.

UTPB B.H. Amstead George Schaider la Porte

Terminal Man adds Matt Clark to Warner sci fi cast

Hollywood reports Matt Clark joins The Terminal Man from Warner Bros with star George Segal and Joan Hackett. Michael Crichton wrote the science fiction drama set to feature Clark in a key role.

Hollywood UPI Matt ‘Clark Warner Bros George Segal Joan Hackett Michael Crichton

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