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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1961

Page

2

Funds From Defunct Bank Used In Political Activity

A defunct Zapata bank linked to political activity is described with deposits, overdrafts, and notes. Judge Comnally cannot state depositor recovery. Medina family and associates hold substantial claimed sums. Court records show deposits, cash, and property in Zapata with Easterling and Weatherly involved in representations.

Inc Bank of Zapata Acorrupt Diz Sedge Ben Gorf Meetlater Jude James Easering Easterling Gerald Weatherly Weatherly Nuevo Laredo Zapata Monterrey Mexico Medina Nedina Laredo

Railroads Seek Higher Intrastate Fare Across Texas

Commissioner C. R. McNamee announced a proposed fare increase by major railroads led by Fort Worth and Denver to raise the basic coach rate from 2.88 to 3 cents per mile on intrastate routes. A one way trip to Lubbock would rise about 42 cents, from roughly $11.40 to $12.83, as other lines already seek 3.183 cents per mile.

C. R. McNamee Fort Worth Denver Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Co Missouri-Kansas Texas Railroad Co Panhan- Ge Santa Fe Texas Lubbock Amarito McNamee Rai

Local Briefs Include Forgery Charge and YWCA Bowling Openings

Matthew LeRoy Brown, 36, of T E List St, was charged with forgery before Justice of the Peace F R Land. Bond set at 2.50. Friday marks final day to form a team in the YWCA Bowling League with orientation at 7:30 p m at Lubbock Bowling Club.

Matthew LeRoy Brown T. E. List St F. R. Land Bond Ywca Bowting League Lubbock YWCA

Suit Promised After 100 Chicago Negro Pupils Rejected

In Chicago, more than 100 African American children and their parents sought transfers to white schools in a peaceful bid to force school redistricting. The NAACP says boundaries perpetuate segregation while the district notes zones within walking distance and few transfers are granted except for medical reasons.

Chicago Chicago Board of Education NAACP Mearhy Broom Mawr

Meg's Former Rolls Royce Reaping Handsome Profits

A London car hire proprietor claims strong earnings from renting Princess Margaret’s former 1957 Rolls Royce, describing high demand and a base rate of 11 pounds per day with extras like a TV, radios, and a cocktail bar. The owner, a former RAF officer, notes the car draws widespread interest and remains highly profitable.

Meg Rolls Royce London Marcerets Berekr Petrex Royal Air Force Barthrapp Boidht

Young Girl Hit By Automobile In City

A five year old girl Irma RebeccaRod and a 75 year old woman Mia Myrtle Fowler were injured in separate automobile accidents Wednesday. Irma Rod was struck by a car driven by James Edward Howell near Avenue J and Broadway and was taken to Methodist Hospital in fair condition. Fowler received possible fractured collarbone after a collision at Paris and 15th Street with Karl Keith Hudgens driving another vehicle.

Gene Speth Farm Center Gin Wolfforth Methodist Hospital Speth Tonkawa Oklo Donnie Harond Earshe Hegood Sem St Donrde Irma Rebecca Rod Mia Myrtle Fowler 3Th St. Mary's Hospital James Edward Howell Brownfield Avenue J Broadway Howell Ave. 3

Dead skin guards you New York

A health note explains the skin’s outer layer is made of dead cells that act as a shield against bacteria and viruses. It highlights the protective role of this barrier and its importance to overall health.

New York NORGE

Baker's Beauty Lotion Claims Clear Complexion

Oklahoma City reader D W Merchant reports Baker's Beauty Lotion improves complexions across ages including seniors. He notes dark spots fade after use and endorses the product with a money back guarantee and the slogan Face The World With A Clear Foes.

Oklahoma City Okla D. W. Merchant N.E Baker

Convicted Slayer Charged In Death

Richard Dillon, 46, was indicted for murder as a second offender in the Ang lo slaying of Nolan Alford, a 40 year old plumber, shot with a .22 near Dillon’s trailer. Witnesses say Alford protested Dillon’s loud cursing before the shooting. Dillon had prior murder sentence and multiple parole revocations.

Houston UPI Richard Dillon Datak Nolan’ Alford Alford Montgomery County

Fuel contracts awarded amid unclear proceedings

The MS Mary Perocumn Supply Agency reportedly awarded contracts to multiple firms in a confusing notice. Details are fragmented with references to Esso and Cal tied entities, and a vague remark about attendance and a case of segregation.

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