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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1961
Page
9
Dee Brodie, surgically separated from his brother in 1951, celebrates his 10th birthday. He cannot run or play like siblings, requires weekly tutoring, and remains in fragile health after the 12 hour operation that separated him from Roger Lee, who died during surgery.
Chief Justice James G. Denton of the 7th Court of Civil Appeals will be principal speaker at a noon meeting of the Lubbock County Bar Association today at Caprock Hotel. Denton, ex judge of the 99th District, was appointed to the Amarillo Civil Appeals post two years ago and is a Texas Tech and UT law graduate. Milam, Bar Association president, will preside.
The piece emphasizes building on Jesus Christ as the rock amid life storms. It cites biblical scenes from Matthew, Job, and II Corinthians to urge faithful obedience, contemplation of mortality, and readiness before God. It invites readers to Broadway and Avenue T for services and Bible School support.
A tent on our grounds will host two Bible Class sessions at 8 10 and 10 00 AM featuring Bobby Morrow Olympic gold medalist from the 1956 United States Track Team. The event invites 500 attendees to hear him speak.
Billie Sol Estes of Pecos Texas, noted financier and church elder, will teach the auditorium class at 8 10 and 10 00 A M. He aims to inspire as he speaks on Vision during both sessions, highlighting his reputation as one of the ten outstanding men in the nation and his Christian dedication.
Seventh Day Adventists Church van distributed bedding and clothing to 450 Texas coast families. Rev W S Hancock led from Amarillo to Lubbock, visiting Palacios Bay City Texas City Kemah Seabrook, aided by Houston supplies. He described widespread destruction including a couple at Seabrook outside their $25,000 brick home.
Abilene Christian College track star Bobby Morrow and Pecos businessman Billie Sol Estes will teach Bible classes at Vandelia Village Church of Christ on 2002 60th St. Sunday. Bible classes are set for 8:10 a.m. and 10 a.m., between worship services at 7:30 a.m, 9 a.m., and 10:45 a.m. Minister Bob Hoover will preach in all three services. Morrow, Olympic gold medalist, will teach high school and college ages, while Estes, longtime Pecos elder, will address the adult class on Vision.
Westmont Christian Church at 48th St and Utica Ave observes its second anniversary with Promotion Sundays in Sunday School and a worship service at 10 40 am. Visitors from other city churches are expected. The church began through three other Lubbock churches and met at Slide Road Community House for six months during building.
A Lubbock district court record lists multiple divorce actions including cases between Willie J Smith and Mildred Smith, and Helen May Edwards and Lawrence Edwards, along with numerous probate applications and building permits for residences and commercial projects across Lubbock. Other notes include partition suits, paving disputes, and notices of administration in several estates.
The 1961 Reese Air Force Base art contest will be held at Mathis Service Club on October 24 with an 8 am entry deadline. Open to Reese personnel, their dependents and civilian employees, two categories with two classes each, painting and sculpture. Entries must be original works and top three win prizes, with Air Force on active duty entries forwarded to Air Training Command.
St Elizabeth's Catholic Church conducts its annual parish bazaar from 3 to 9 PM today in the Parish Hall and on the church lawn. A barbecue dinner, entertainment, and games are planned with prizes such as a bale of cotton, clothing, a camera, bicycles, and other items for all ages.
Mrs Pete Hegi reviewed The Listener by Taylor Caldwell at the Wesleyan Service Guild Silver Tea at the First Methodist Church. Lois Montgomery introduced the speaker, with Mrs Clint Walker and Mrs Harold Green at the serving table and Mrs Maurice Huffaker in charge of arrangements.
The Caprock Church of Christ proclaims Jesus as the unique Son of God and defends the miraculous conception. Aimed at rebutting secular views, the notice invites attendance for Bible school at 9:30, worship at 10:25, evening service 6:00, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30.
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