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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1962
Page
8
The six month decline in President John F Kennedy's popularity appears to end as voters show renewed support. Gallup surveys indicate a shift in public opinion among U.S. adults with reemergence of confidence in the president.
In a 9th District Court hearing, two juveniles faced actions with one committed to Gatesville and the other placed on probation under a $200 behavior bond. The bond aims to remind parents of their obligations and ensure cooperation with juvenile court proceedings.
An assistant district attorney disclosed at the start of the trial of four men in New York that a $35,000 underworld contract planned the murder of socialite John Mosler and his wife. The defendants are charged with kidnapping and robbing the Masters of jewelry and money on New Year's Eve. The Moslers have 24 hour guards, and a private guard was added recently.
The article urges spiritual nourishment from the Bible, contrasting living by bread alone with seeking God’s word. It emphasizes faith, church activities, and a Gospel Meeting led by James Willeford, inviting readers to Bible classes and services at Broadway Church of Christ.
ROCHESTER N Y AP A soft spoken father of three charged with first degree murder in the reported slaying of a schoolgirl says he mistreated at least 50 other girls in recent years He is 28 year old gardener James R Moore whose wife is expectant He was arrested two years ago for mistreating two girls near Buffalo Moore admitted choking 14 year old Pamela Moss whose father is a Rochester plant executive The victim was found in a water filled quarry two weeks ago neighbors in Penfield react with shock Police had earlier questioned him and released him before reopening the case after learning of his prior conviction
East German border guards fired at a refugee attempting to breach the Berlin Wall barbed wire fortifications. He collapsed about 30 yards from the border and was pinned to the ground by guards amid muddy, rain-soaked soil. Eleven other refugees escaped during the night with two armed guards and a police dog among them.
Dublin reports the start of operations for Ireland's second modern contact-process sulphuric acid plant. The facility represents a significant expansion in national chemical capacity and signals progress in Dublin's industrial development.
Mrs Bessie Mabrey 81 of 809 Ave L Lubbock died at Reese Air Force Base Hospital Friday at 3 15 p m Her body was sent to Higginbotham Funeral Home Lamesa Survivors include three sons Robert in Korea Wayne and Wendell Roswell two daughters Gladys Harper Andrews Wilma Crain Dallas 14 grandchildren and several great grandchildren
Funeral services are set for 2 p m today for Cort Smith 70 who died in a Hobbs hospital Friday He lived in Eunice 14 years was a retired oil company employee with Gulf Oil Corp 34 years until five years ago The First Christian Church of Eunice will host the service Rev Hugh B Harris will officiate Burial is in Seminole Oklahoma under Roberts Funeral Home of Hobbs Survivors include wife Rose two sons Conrad Wichita Kane and Clarence Tucson a daughter Opal Purdum Wichita two stepsons Hobbs police chief Harlon Howell and George Howell Eunice a brother Pres Smith Tucson
A 26 year old Latin American man was arrested Friday night on burglary and aggravated assault counts. Officers Rector and Kitchens pursued after reports of a break in at 1907 5th Street rear. A foot chase ended near Ave T and the suspect resisted, stomping Officer Rector's foot.
The Vatican announced that 82 year old Rt Rev Joseph Hu Jo shan bishop of Taichow has died in a Chinese prison. He died August 28 and was among six Chinese bishops consecrated in St Peter's in 1926 by Pope Pius XI.
An American company has contracted to construct Spain’s latest oil refinery at La Coruna, marking a significant expansion in regional energy infrastructure and U.S. involvement abroad.
A sermon argues local churches must independently perform benevolence and gospel work without Institutional Homes or Missionary Societies. It calls for churches to follow New Testament guidance and avoid external bodies. Caprock Church of Christ invites visitors to services at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays at 5201 College Avenue.
International Sunday School Lesson text for tomorrow focuses on Malachi chapters 2 and 3. It discusses God as creator and the prophet’s call to keep the covenant and live by God’s laws. The lesson notes a coming figure who will prepare the way and emphasizes obedience and righteousness.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Freeman, 62, a former Lea County resident who died last Wednesday in Seattle, were held today at 2 p.m. at Eastside Church of Kermit with burial in Kermit Cemetery. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Burk of Kermit. Survivors include her parents, a son Bill Blakey of Newkirk New Mexico, sisters Mrs. Maxine Cresswell of Monument New Mexico and Mrs. Ray Clapp of Kerrville, and a brother T. E. Burk of San Juan Puerto Rico.
The Senate passed a measure to pay $10,000 to the parents of two infant children who died in May 1950 at the 15th Evacuation Hospital in Nurnberg Germany. The infants of Gerald Beaver of Queen City Texas and Ceril P Fisher of Fort Bliss Texas died after boric acid was used in feeding formulas.
George William Jones 68 of Levelland died Friday at 9:30 a.m. A 2:30 p.m. Sunday service will be held at George Price Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J. B. Sharp officiating. Masonic graveside rites by Levelland Lodge No. 1226 follow at Levelland Cemetery. Survivors include Charmione his wife, a daughter Bonnie Ward of Levelland, two brothers, two sisters, and five grandchildren. Jones was a Kansas native who moved to Levelland in 1959 after working as a bakery operator in Kansas and Missouri. He belonged to First Methodist Church and several Masonic groups.
Services for Rex Franklin Love 56 will be Sunday at 3 p.m. in First Methodist Church with A. Burr Morris officiating. Burial in Castro Memorial Gardens. Love died Friday in Medical Arts Hospital Littlefield after four weeks hospitalization. He married Myrrah Kate Foster. survivors include wife, daughter Mrs. J. R. Brown, Hillsboro relatives in Hillsboro Dallas and Fort Worth.
Sugar added to fruit before heating helps the pieces retain their form during cooking, according to tested culinary notes.
Coberly Music Co. will deliver nine new Kohler and Campbell pianos to the First Baptist Church of Morton Texas. Pastor Fred Thomas and R L Coberly pose with the instruments as the company highlights its church placement and pride in service.
Government post defenders repelled an attack in the Mekong Delta after Communist guerrillas released eight containers of live wasps. Four defenders were stung during the clash reported Friday.
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