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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1961

Page

5

Area Swine Show Honors Highlight Texas Fair Day

Local area pig show results feature champion and reserve hogs across Yorkshire and Berkshire classes. Winners include Den Lansford and Don Langford with top boars and sows, with Larry Griffin and G P Hewlett among standout breeders, as judging continued into Tuesday night and resumes at 9 am with Hampshire and Poland China varieties.

Axtell Wait Bdchien & Sons Waller & Sons Larry Grittin Oy & Sons Ty Jones L. den Lancford Piety Jones den Lane Hampshires Polandvieres Chinas Pitta A. D. Wenzel Brownfield Berk Eagpien Ofa BS Balers Ofc Denaary Larry Grit Saatsie Larry Grits Monte Produce of Dam Monte Orton Leeder Ihter Larry Gringle Barrow Langford Larry Griton Barrow Don Langford Gaffin Birrshires Litiereia Kay Hewlett Hopesville Hew Fenzei G. P. Hewlett Charlee Wo Axtell Springlae Wenzel G. P. Hewwell Sir Dohny Axtell Ciewent Monte Gene Tunnel Mendeghoe Monte Grttn Hewen Renior Hewlett Texas Paulo Raval Chaminion Mosteonfins SG Inter Lary Griffin Don Bratford Monte Griffin Barrows Astell Jaery” Griffin Luther Hin Crampion Barrow Larry Grif Wenzel Champion Pen Wen Yorkshire Ering Weaver

Two Die As Florida Men Killed In Lubbock Crash

Two survivors remain in hospital after a late night crash near Woodrow. The victims include George William White Jr., 31, of St. Petersburg, and his father, with a second passenger Kenneth Alva Whiting, 29, also hospitalized. A stolen car, driven by Humberto L. Perez, 15, was involved. Perez is hospitalized in satisfactory condition. Police say Perez drove the other vehicle into the wash rack area while investigators probe the auto theft at Frank Hodges Texaco. The three station wagon occupants were electricians en route to Marysville, California. White Jr. hails from Tinelas Park, Florida, and Whiting from Ampka, Florida. Patrols continue the investigation and details remain pending.

Hendon St. Petersburg Fla George William White Jr Kenneth Alva Whiting Lubbock Humberto L. Perez 46Th St Methodist Hospital Woodrow Frank Hodges Texaco 48Th and Ave. H Hodges Marysville Calif Tinelas Park Whiting Ampcka Jim Singleton Billy Chenault Perez U.S. 87 Florida

Kennedy Signs Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Bill

President Kennedy signed into law a bill creating the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency as Moscow radio reported Soviet rejection of disarmament proposals. The move aims to advance a global disarmament program and reduce the threat of future war, with Kennedy calling it renewed hope for international progress. Also marked was the death of comedian Billy House at age 71, a Broadway and screen figure from 1918 to 1953 known for No No Nanette and Tons of Fun.

Associated’ Press New York Kenbill Wich Ibol U. S House Senate Congress Washington Kennedy United States Harry Truman Fos ‘Ter United Nuclear Corp Billy House Kennedy Hollywood A World Hollywood Billy House White Horse Inn

Jail Trusty Escapes During Cleaning at Lubbock County Jail

James Jackson 135 Teak Ave. allegedly walked out of the Lubbock County Jail Tuesday at about 5 a.m. while a jailer was answering a radio call. Jackson was jailed on a liquor violation and escaped during a cleaning detail.

Lubbock James Jackson Teak Ave

Spending climbs in consumer services from 1956 to 1960

From 1956 to 1960 consumer spending on grooming, education, foreign travel and medical care rose about 40 percent. Spending for services like insurance, brokerage and investment counseling grew from 146 billion dollars in 1956 to 20.6 billion last year.

New York UPI

World's Greatest Apple Pie Featured in October Better Homes

The October Better Homes and Gardens cover teases the World's Greatest Apple Pie a tender flaky crust and thick spicy apple filling. The feature notes the pie appears in the Owen Cook Book section meats pastries breads and urges readers to buy it today.

Better Homes & Gardens Owen Cook Book

Gen Robert L Eichelberger Dies at 75 in Asheville

Gen Robert L Eichelberger a West Point graduate and four star general who led Eighth Army ground forces under Gen Douglas MacArthur in the Pacific during World War II died in Asheville North Carolina at 75 He entered hospital for exploratory prostate surgery and died of pulmonary complications that led to pneumonia Funeral services are set for Memorial Methodist Church and burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery He credited Buna Victory as the greatest achievement of his 33 year Army career

Asheville N.C Robert L. Eichelberger Douglas MacArthur Pacific Memorial Methodist Church Arlington National Cemetery Eichelberger Buna MacArthur Japan U. S New Guinea South Pacific Leyte Philippine Archipelago Anese Jan

Boxes Looted by Pay Phone Burglars in Idalou Area

Five men, possibly a gang, hit pay telephone boxes in Idalou and nearby towns. A coin box was cut from a booth near Thompson Grocery, with an estimated $100 to $150 in coins taken. Similar burglaries were reported in Amarillo and Happy, and a statewide alert was issued for five suspects. Officers noted drills, carbide, and stun cans found in cars, with possible Texas links.

Idalou Sheriff's de- Innttine 8Th Army 8Th Lubbock Jobe New Deal Shallowater Amarillo Sheriff's Department South Carolina Virginia Indiana Illinois Cleo Rogers J. B. Is Texas Notway Cauthon

Eichelberger recalls first Japan landing with MacArthur

In memoirs the Urbana Ohio native recounts landing with General MacArthur on Japan's ground after surrender. He describes the tense first jeep ride and a grenade between them. Retired in Asheville he served on state boards and civic drives. Survives wife Em Gudger sister and brother Fred Bichelberger.

Japan MacArthur 8Th Army Eichelberger MaArthur Aring Urbana Ohio Asheville State Ports Authority United Fund Emu Gudger Jerome B. Zerhe New York City Fred _B. Fichelberger Beverly Hills

Paul Cates Named To Baptist Post in Waco

The Texas Baptist Brotherhood elected A J Kincaid of Mesquite as president, succeeding A D Pratt of Lake Jackson. Paul Cates of Lubbock was named vice president and Bruno Morgan of Corpus Christi recording secretary. The group voted to send 1000 men to assist in an evangelistic drive in Japan.

Waco Texas Baptist Brotherhood A. J. Kincaid Mesquite A. D. Pratt Lake Jackson Paul Cates Lubbock Bruno Morgan Corpus Christi Japan

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