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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1964
Page
9
Dear Ann Landers letters include a 33 year old widow who objects to her date’s dump truck rather than a car for church supper and a teen asks about discipline after a three month restriction. The column also advises parole for a teen with rules and addresses a widow with mother living in her home and finances.
A mother recounts gifting a typewriter to her 10 year old and the feud it sparks with his sister using the device. The response argues parents fail to maintain ownership boundaries creating conflict and admiration addiction needing psychiatric insight.
Mrs. Earl Jackson of 2016 24th St. hosted the Amiga Club Thursday gathering with 19 members and one visitor, Mrs. F D Sandsing of Plainview. Mrs. C L Noble presided and readings were given by Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. O L Elis. Next hostess will be Mrs. C L Kelley, 2109 32nd St. and hostess Mrs. Floyd Prpes. meeting set for 3 p.m. Oct. 1.
A Morton area community clinic sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce is set for September 21 and 22. Attendees will include residents from all walks of life, with representatives from wholesale and retail business youth groups professional groups and others to identify local needs.
Mothers' Club of Alpha Chi Omega met at Mrs. Ralph Gray's home 3907 41st St on Thursday to discuss plans for helping the sorority with rush. A social hour followed the business meeting.
More than 200 horses expected for the annual Quarter Horse Show and Youth Activity Show in Plainview. Russell Moore of the Plainview Rodeo Association notes at least 60 Quarter Horses will race in about 10 heats starting 1 p.m. at Amo-Phos Downs east of Plainview. Youth events begin at 5 p.m. with entries accepted until start, followed by registered Quarter Horse competition at 7 p.m. at the Rodeo Grounds. Halter classes near 1 p.m. Sunday. youth events include open classes for horses of any breed and two age groups 11 and under and 12 to 19.
Five Castro Communist guerrillas abducted Mrs John Ferrell 35 wife of an American cattle rancher in Urdaneta Lara state Venezuela at gunpoint and she was believed held for ransom authorities denied knowledge from the American Embassy campus. The incident occurred in a rugged area near Urdaneta 95 miles from Barquisimeto and 220 miles west of Caracas.
Senate passed measure S 1666 to replace section 3 of the 1946 Administrative Procedure Act, aiming to broaden public access to agency files. Critics from agencies sought tighter limits and remedies, while press advocates argued for clearer disclosures and enforcement. The bill was amended to require agency publication in the Federal Register and allow court action for wrongful withholdings. prospects for House action unclear.
In Amarillo a group from Lubbock met Friday night to hear Ed Mendenhall of North Carolina outline the National Association of Real Estate Boards. The discussion centered on the proposed 1965 federal housing bill with Lubbock figures Joe Phillips Brownie Brownlee and Moe Terrell in attendance.
A new community hall and educational building for St Philips Catholic Church will be dedicated at 4 p.m. Sunday with Bishop Lawrence M Falco of Amarillo presiding and priests including Stanley Crocchiola Matth ew Schafla from Sacred Heart Littlefield assisting. A dinner and social meeting follow. The hall covers 6 700 square feet.
More than 350 students and parents attended a Morton Veigh School Band Boosters Club meeting. Elected officers include James McClure as president and Mrs. Joe Seigler as vice president. Mrs. JW G Freeland and Mrs. M C Ledbetter were chosen as secretary and treasurer. Band Director John Stockdale and high school principal Bill Matthews spoke at the meeting.
In Velaca Portugal a baby was born in a taxi driven by Arminda do Rosario Farreira marking the fourth delivery in three weeks. The incident highlights unusual birth moments as local residents celebrate the newborn.
A school bus collided with a truck in the Pretoria suburb of Vahala killing at least six children and injuring about 30. Police and emergency crews responded to the Friday crash, with investigators beginning work at the scene.
Seagraves reports an enrollment increase of about nine percent from 1963. First day total reached 812 versus 1746 in 1963 and 732 in 1962, with 403 elementary, 220 junior high, and 189 high school students. First grade shows growth with five teachers adding over 20 pupils.
Three individuals pleaded guilty and received fines plus jail terms in county court cases. Frank Raindle Jr. drew 50 days in jail for a check law charge. Billy W. Duke Elijah Brandburg Cecil O. Miller faced bonds or jail for barbiturate possession, weapon prohibition, and DUI. James Oliver Ferrell received 75 days for DUI, Barbara McGee 25 dollars plus costs and three days in jail for check law. Athens news notes investment firm licensing in Greece.
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