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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1958

Page

2

Community Chest Plans Discussed At Reese Session

Twenty one members of Lubbock's Community Chest board attended a dinner at the Reese Officers Club to discuss the annual fund drive starting Oct. 6. Officials outlined a goal of 316758.16 to be distributed to 22 agencies over one year while stressing a united campaign and outlining campaign literature and envelopes.

Lubbock Community Chest Board Reese Col Ross Ellis Reese Officers Club United Community Chest H. P. Clifton N. B. McCullough James Denton Bill Crutcher Nat Williams G. C. Clapp E. N. Jones Texas Tech Robert M. Parker Tech Robert L. Velde Tom Ireland Luther Barber Lubbock Army Reserve

District IV English Workshop Slated At Plainview

The fall meeting of District IV English Workshop aims to improve English teaching across Plainview High School and other area schools. Luncheon speaker Dr. Harris W. Wilson of the University of Illinois will address themes on advancing intellect and opportunities for top students.

Plainview High School Harris W. Wilson University of Illinois Levelland S. B. Neff Wayland College Loyd Hilton Louisa Calderon Andrews High School Betty Buford Mary Gilmore Slaton High School

Center's Clothing Drive Aids 54 Families In Lubbock

The Lubbock Community Clothing Center provided clothing to 54 families during the week, including 0 adults and 234 children, with 3,161 garments and 170 pairs of shoes. New to the center this year, families may not return for clothing more than once every two months.

Lubbock Overton School Russell Tarrance

Turkey Refuses Women Travelers at Border Posts

Turkish frontier authorities turn back women crossing from the United Arab Republic citing a shortage of female employees to search travelers according to the Mideast News Agency report from Damascus Syria.

Damascus Syria Turkey United Arab Republic

Not Necessary To Drive Or Drink To Be DWI In Jersey

In Englewood New Jersey Peter Sampson aged 40 was sentenced to 30 days in jail for drunk driving and had his license revoked for two years. He received an additional 10 days for passing a stop sign while a passenger. Accompanying Learner Sampson a licensed driver had accompanied Harvey Johnson driving on a learner permit when the stop sign was not halted. Patrolman Warren Newman charged both with drunk driving and stopping violations under state law a licensed driver accompanying a learner is typically guilty for traffic violations.

Englewood N.J.P Peter Sampson Learner Sampson Harvey Johnson Warren Newman

Session Aimed At New Air Reserve Unit In City

About 35 Air Force reserve officers met for a day long session at the 2684th Air Reserve Center to discuss reserve issues tied to a new training program. Col. L. E. Cole led main talks with other speakers from Lubbock Midland Amarillo and Abilene units. The program closed with a group critique by Maj. Dexy Sudduth after a luncheon and a Texas Tech West Texas State football game attendance.

Air Force Reserve Texas Tech William N. Brown Air Reserve Center Dexy Sudduth Lubbock John J. Henneberger Joe Horn Floyd Boze Gerald W. Collinsworth Emmett Hazlewood Millard Arick Midland Air Reserve Squadron Lewis B. Hackley Pamna Air Reserve Joe L. Kethley Abilene Air Reserve Squadron Robert E. Hoffman Amarillo L. E. Cole Denver 2482 Air Reserve Training Wing Floyd D. Boze Laverne Pounds Marles E. Smith Robert A. Todd

Marketing Group’s Show Opens Today in Lubbock

About 60 exhibitors prepared displays across the mezzanine and floors of the Lubbock Hotel for the Western Wholesale Marketing Assn fall showing. John Mallory, president, said attendance may top the 300 visitors from the last June event as out of town buyers arrive and Lubbock merchants plan to attend. The two day event coincides with the Panhandle South Plains Fair opener Monday.

Lubbock Western Wholesale Marketing Assn Caprock John Mallory Mallory

District 2-T-I Lions leader to visit Lubbock club

W F Hunter Amarillo district governor of Lions 2-T-I visits Lubbock Hub Lions Club at 7 30 p m to advise Harry J Shaw Jr president Pete Cheaney secretary and officers on Lions administration and humanitarian service The district governor oversees Lions clubs in 91 countries among 13 771 clubs and 312 officers. Also notes Russia builds a 100 passenger airliner landing on water and West African Airways raises Nigeria fares by 20 percent.

W. F Bill) Hunter Amarillo T-I Lions International Lubbock Hub

Shortest transcontinental highway runs parallel to Panama Canal

A concrete road built during World War II lies parallel to the Panama Canal and is touted as the world’s shortest transcontinental highway. The span connects near the canal zone, reflecting wartime infrastructure efforts.

Anderson's Name On The Box Costs No More

A local feature highlights the significance of honoring donor memory as a community namesake box bears Anderson’s name. The piece emphasizes value beyond price, reflecting communal respect and lasting impact of a remembered figure.

Anderson

Iranian opium addicts drop over eighty percent

The World Health Organization reports Iran has reduced its count of opium addicts by more than 80 percent in the past year due to new control laws on production and imports. Previous estimates put addicts at about 144 million.

Geneva Switzerland Iran U.N. World Health Organization

Free Book on Arthritis and Rheumatism

An offer promotes a free book titled Arthritis and Rheumatism from The Ball Clinic in Excelsior Springs Missouri. It claims drugs give only temporary relief and promises a non surgical treatment proven since 191%. The notice states no obligation to request the book.

Ball Clinic Excelsior Springs Missouri

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