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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1955

Page

2

New 18 18th District Organized At Meet

Mrs. J. M. Harper of Lubbock named president as the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers reorganizes District 18 and updates District 14 in a Plainsman Hotel gathering. Cross of Anson steps down as district president after four years. New district lines include Motley Cottle Dickens King Kent Stonewall and others across multiple counties with Lubbock in District 14. District 4 officers also announced including Harper and other local leaders. A citizenship workshop and a Texas Tech school of instruction are planned for October with leaders Sanderson Yarbrough and Bieler guiding.

Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Plainsman Hotel J. M. Harper Lubbock Robert Cross Anson Motley Cottle Dickens King Kent Stonewall Fisher Jones Counties Scurry, Taylor, Haskell Knox Foard Hardeman Flood Crosby, Garza Hale Lynn Lamb Arthur Deieean Jr Littlefield Emmett Kerr Anton Phi Sterrett Abernathy Harper Cross John Carrell 14Th District PTA Beverly Matthews Jon Criswell WSCS St. John’s Methodist Church Guadalupe School Omer Douglas Crosbyton C. E. Sanderson Austin Cecil Yarbrough Snyder Texas Tech H. F. Godeke Ellen Dell Bieler National Field Service WHT Bicler Godeke Paul Toliver

60 Cases Set For Trial In Local Courts

At least 60 civil cases will be set for trial as Judge Victor H. Dindsey opens his civil docket at 10 a.m. Monday. A jury panel of 125 will appear for examination. Trials span two weeks with the week of Sept. 26 under Judge Robert H. Bean in 72nd District Court and Lindsey handling the criminal docket in Levelland.

Victor H. Dindsey Robert H. Bean Lindsey Levelland

Woman's Pension Money Lost In Downtown Lubbock

An envelope with 36 dollars from an old age pension check disappeared Saturday morning in Lubbock's downtown area. Miss Cora Innis notified police. the funds belonged to 78 year old Mary H. Innis of 1911 Th St. The envelope slipped from a purse as she walked. authorities request return to Mrs. Innis or through the Police Department. Call PO2-2493.

Lubbock Cora Innis Mary H. Innis

Japanese immigrant Takaki aids six men to citizenship in Idaho

Sinataro Takaki, 83, a native of Japan living in Coeur d Alene since 1885, helped six countrymen become American citizens by explaining the oath and acting as interpreter after a federal judge. He noted some struggled with English, while others were invited to a luncheon.

Coeur D'Alene Ida Sinataro Takaki Japan Chase Clark Takaki

Communal Nest Among Ants and Birds Described

The passage notes that up to five female ants or tropical cuckoos may share a nest. One female remains to incubate or babysit, while the others depart to forage or explore separate routes.

99th District Court Sets Trial Dates This Week

At least 32 cases including two robbery charges will be set for trial as Judge James G. Denton calls criminal dockets. Fred Hughes of Slaton faces robbery by firearm for taking $20 from W. H. Legate near a domino parlor. Olen Ray Allen, 21, of 1711 Ave. B, is charged with robbery by assault for taking two $1 bills from W. L. Powers. Homer Eubanks, 40, of 3820 22nd St. Apt. 6, is accused of luring a boy and making improper advances. Other cases include assault with intent to murder, drunken driving second offense, and more.

99Th District Court James G. Denton Fred Hughes Slaton Hughes W. H. Legate Olen Ray Allen Ave B. Allen W. L. Powers Emory St Homer Eubanks 22Nd St Apt Eubanks

Stabbing Victim Remains In Fair Condition At Hospital

Jessie Madrid, 106 N Ave M, remained in fair condition at Methodist Hospital with three stab wounds from a Wednesday night altercation at his home. Alfonso Utardo, 27, of 100 block N Ave M, was arraigned on assault with intent to murder and freed on $1,000 bond after a woman recanted a stabbed Madrid statement.

Jessie Madrid N. Ave. M Methodist Hospital Alfonso Pancho) Atardo Justice of the Peace D. W. Robertson Utardo Lubbock Madrid

Home Treatment for Cerebral Palsy and Mental Deficiency

Denver doctors announce a home method to detect prevent and correct cerebral palsy and mental deficiency in early stages. Dr Leo Spears offers a $5 book free to those unable to pay with chiropractors providing care and guidance. Literature on many diseases is offered free by Spears Chiropractic Hospital in Denver.

Denver Colo Spears Chiropractic Hospital Adv

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