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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1960
Page
3
Texas Tech announces a new all-time enrollment record of 9,164 as of the current week, a sharp rise from 910 students at the 1925 opening. The figures highlight sustained growth since the university began.
Texas building data show August residential permits 12 percent above a year earlier with total nonresidential permits setting records. The UT Bureau of Business Research notes favorable weather and strong economy boosted construction while mortgage funds increase competition amid a booming Texas market.
A man identified as Eugene Young, likely from Lubbock, was found unconscious beside a damaged car two miles south of Southland near U S Highway 84. The vehicle, registered to Young, bore multiple addresses. The car wrecked a utility pole and was 1 per a yard from the highway. He was taken to Memorial Hospital in Post by Hadavin Funeral Home ambulance. A paper mill will be hurt in Nacimento Bia Bie Provines in Chile.
AUSTIN UP Landon Johnson secured placement on the November ballot for two offices. Secretary of State Zollhie Steakley certified him as a Democratic candidate for vice president and U S Senator after the Texas Supreme Court blocked a bid to stop the dual candidacy. The legislature had passed a law allowing dual candidacy. Steakley also certified John F Kennedy for president and Nixon-Ledger for the GOP ticket, and approved constitutional amendments including a pay raise and a small-loan industry bill. Ballot certifications move to county clerks for final prep.
Last week the Lubbock Community Clothing Center distributed 3272 garments and 224 pairs of shoes to 41 families. Volunteers seek donations of school clothes and offer home pickups each Tuesday and Thursday from the Salvation Army Building. Practical nurses in Lubbock plan to form an association, meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at S M Hunter’s home to discuss needs and organize.
Police hauled a naked man from the East River near the Soviet liner Baltika. William Hunter 41 of Albany Ga said he stripped for a skin rash and jumped in seeking relief. The incident occurred Saturday in sight of Khrushchev's vessel.
Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko arrive in San Francisco by jet for a goodwill tour of the United States. The visit marks the centennial of Japanese American relations with a crowd cheering under a blue sky as officials greet the royal couple. They will travel to Los Angeles then Washington DC and continue to New York Chicago Seattle and Portland.
About 89 Scout adult leaders from Jn county South Plains Ceounes participated in training at Camp Post Saturday. The day-long session covered cooking, camping, first aid, and other scouting skills with a campfire program to close the day.
A London report from UPI states the league against obsession sports demanded a halt to all hunting as a controversial issue stirs public debate amid controversy and calls for regulation.
Harlow Wileay, 80, former Fibber McGee and Molly radio announcer, died in a Los Angeles hospital after a long illness. He was divorced from socialite Matt Virginia Wilcas in 1951. Australia’s Monash University near Melbourne opens an $45 million project.
Mrs. Liza Ellen Gumm, a Denver City resident since 1939, died Saturday evening at her daughter's home. Survived by two sons Tra J of Ardmore Oklahoma and William of Parker California, a daughter, two brothers, a sister and numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Services are 4 p.m. today at the Church of Christ with Carl Hecker officiating. Burial in Denver City Cemetery under Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ben C. King, retired Briscoe County educator and 24 year Silverton High School teacher including six as principal, died Saturday at Swisher County Hospital Tulia after an 11 day illness. Survived by husband two brothers in Florida a sister in New York City. Services pending at Roberts Funeral Home.
Itockley County Fair ends with final judging across education booths arts and poultry divisions drawing record crowds daily. Officials declare strong turnout and event highlights include best poultry entries and notable grand champion awards.
Funeral services for John Richard Willis will be held at 2 pm at First Baptist Church in Clovis for the applicant who died in a plane crash. The service will be conducted by a pastor with subsequent burial in Lawn Haven Cemetery under the direction of Steed Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, parents, and a brother.
Last rites are set for Willie Bluitt 60 who died Wednesday after a long illness. Survivors include widow Blanche Bluitt two daughters two sisters and a half brother. Services will be at St John s Baptist Church with Rev J W Ward officiating. Burial in Everglade Cemetery Griffin Funeral Home in charge.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Monday in Steed Funeral Chapel for Charles L. Brady 78 who died at 9 30 p m Friday in Clovis Memorial Hospital He lived in the area 50 years and homesteaded Curry County land in 1908 A retired carpenter Brady entered the hospital one day ago Officiating will be Stanley Letcher Jr and the Rev R C Belton Burial will be at Mission Garden of Memories Cemetery under Steed Funeral Home Flame Survivors include his wife two daughters Mrs George Maddox and Mais Norman Petty both of Clovis two sons Lloyd Brady Cleotis Leonardes Woodly Painte Cabs and nine grandchildren three SISTOPS Mrs A Bradshaw Weatherford Ok Miss Stella Ternos Toelfa Cole and Miss Minnie Brady Geary Ok Pallbearers listed.
Funeral services for Mrs Wo OW Cooper will be held at the Church of Christ in Slaton with Harold Mobley pastor officiating. Burial will follow in Lubbock Cemetery under Williams Funeral Home of Slaton. Mrs Cooper died Friday in Mercy Hospital. she had lived in Slaton 11 years after moving from Lockney. She is survived by three daughters, nine grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
John L. Oliver dies after long illness at Veterans Hospital in Bi Spring. Survivors include his wife two daughters and a son. Funeral services set for 2 pm at Andrews Church of Christ with Dosle Weles minister. burial at Andrews Cemetery under Singietan Funeral Home supervision.
Mary Carter Paint founder Robert Van Werp says the company has given away more than five million pints of free enamel and varnish to prove value and build brand. He notes a 60 acre Florida citrus venture and seven Houston store openings in a bold growth push while maintaining no price cuts for free paint.
Cullum J E Greene 64 longtime Fort Worth Star Telegram political writer and former city editor died at his home after a heart ailment. He served on Texas Educational Standards Commission by Gov Price Daniel and covered Texas Legislature. Greene worked for Fort Worth Press Pine Bluff Graphic and Birmingham papers before joining the Star Telegram. Services planned Sunday at Broadway Baptist Church.
Mrs Bo McMeekan a 78 year old Lubbock resident of 40 years died Saturday at her Slaton home A rosary was held at 5 pm in the McDonald Funeral Home Chapel Mass will be at 9 am Monday at the Elizabeth Catholic Church Burial will be in City of Lubbock Cemetery Survivors include two sons a daughter and a sister from Philadelphia
Walter Smith of Muleshoe will be laid to rest in Lasbouddie Methodist Church at 3 pm Friday. Services will be conducted by MIC LARCSHOPD Speccih Fimeral. Survivors include his wife and friends.
Funeral services planned in Clovis for Virgil Lee Allen and Joel Denton Devenport, two of four killed in a Friday auto wreck near Mule Shoe. Allen’s service at Steed Memorial Chapel at 4 p.m. with burial at Mission Garden of Memories. Devenport’s service at Central Baptist Church at 3:30 p.m. with burial at Lawn Haven Cemetery. Survivors include family members and pallbearers from local communities.
Funeral services are planned for Hollis B Moore, 38, brother of the Tate Lane family, at 2 pm Monday near here. Moore, a former Lubbock County clerk who lived in Arlington, was associated with pharmaceutical products. He is survived by his wife, two children, a brother and a sister. Contact details are unclear.
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