Southwest Collection Texas Tech University 9Lh61iock's Home Owned Box 4090 Lubbock, TX 79409 FIFTEEN CENTS WEST Wednesday, February 16, 1977 Twenty-Eight Pages (In Two Sections) TEXAS TIMES Dedicated to Informing the Citizens of West Texas Concert Singer George Shirley Talks to Lubbock Blacks In town to perform "The Music the Army he made his debut at 25 of Black Folk" in concert at the years of age with the Woodstock Texas Tech University Center Company in New York. Theater, 8:15 Tuesday evening, Ironically, the Woodstock Com- George Shirley talked with a pany had offered Shirley a role group of black Lubbockites. One even before he completed his of America's finest today, reenlistment in the Army. Two Shirley is interested in this own years later in a fantastic rise in geneology and in the history of his career, George Shirley, 27 blacks all the way back to our years old, debuted at the African roots. "When people ask . Shirley what I'm doing singing opera," believes fate more than any other Shirley related, "I say probably one things is reponsible for the what I would have been doing if success of his career. His metoric my ancestors had not been rise and reputation as a singer, dragged out of Africa, only in however, testify to his talent and another language." Shirley ex- professionalism. plained that Africans entertain Shirley has sung in Europe and with total performance. Rather in Israel as well as all over the than a poem or a song, drama, United States. He admits to vocal music and dance go together enjoying travel and that he has as a whole—a kind of opera. considered spending a year or so Opera as we know it is a living in Italy or Amsterdam. European art form, written in Shirley's wife, who is an Art European languages, therefore teacher, and his son, age 10 and European audiences, Shirley daughter, a 19 year old Rutgers finds, are more knowledgeable student sometimes, especially in about it. Both white and black the summer months, are able to Americans come to opera with travel with him. The Shirleys reticence because of the language live in New Jersey close to New differences particularly. York City. The singer's travels Turning to his own career, brought him to Lubbock once Shirley revealed that he never set before when he sang a program of It appears as though young Clayton Harris is asking a Times photographer to wait until he finishes his meal out to become an opera singer. "I spirituals arranged by John before letting him take his picture. In the second picture, little Harris agrees to let his picture be taken. knew nothing about it until I was Carter in 1969 with the Texas Harris was a special guest of Ms. Beatrice Harris, his mother, at a special function last week. (Times Photo) in high school." He had, however, Tech symphony Orchestra. Asked studied voice for years in the if he met any black Lubbockites Public Schools and in on that visit, Shirley could not Ebeneezer AME church where he remember meeting any. "When I County Judge to Fill Commissioner Post performed with the choir and visit a place," he said, "I gave a number of recitals. For a concentrate on what I have to do by Cliff Avery Friends found his body early waiting until another computer year and a half after graduating there so that I can leave a If you want to be a county Thursday afternoon. Local offi- vote firm could be consulted. from Wayne University in memorable performance, but I commissioner, County Judge Rod cials attended Arrant's funeral in •tabled until their next meeting Detroit, Shirley taught music at look for blacks in the audience Shaw says he'll at least talk to you Slaton Saturday. a request by Constable Allen Miller High School there. Miller wherever I go. If any blacks to fill the vacancy created by the When Shaw determines Ar- Meurer for a deputy. Ransom was then one of two black high attended that 1969 concert, they death last week of Pct. 2 Com- rants' successor, the commission- Canyon property owners ap- schools in Detroit. His teaching did not come back stage." missioner Max Arrants. ers' court will contain a majority peared to back up the request, career was interrupted by a two Speaking of his role as Artist in Shaw told commissioners that of new faces. Pct 1 Commissioner but commissioners indicated Residence at Morgan State they'd wait for Arrants' succes- year hitch in the U.S. Army. under state law, it's his Edgar Chance and Pct. 3 Oddly enough it was in the Army College, Shirley said that he tries responsibility to fill the vacant Commissioner James Lancaster sor, before taking action on the to help students relate better to request. that Shirley met a voice teacher seat. The county judge said he'd began their terms on the court six who was himself a former opera the material they perform. He welcome applications to the post, weeks ago, replacing Arch Lamb •heard a report on the status of works with them on interpreta- county jail improvement. Archi- singer. That teacher persuaded seeking someone who could and Les Derrick who retired. George Shirley that with a bit tion and on overcoming any "fulfill all responsibilities not only Pct. 2, from which Arrants' tech Arnold Maeker said that hesitancy to approach material in prospect that the present county more training he could have a to the precinct, but to the county successor will be chosen, includes career in opera. Shirley said he a foreign language. While their as well. most of the southeast portion of facility could be brought up to regular teachers at Morgan State state standards for a reasonable reenlisted for another year so he "I have not promised this the city and county. train them, Shirley is able to give cOst looked dim, but said he'd could have income to get the position to anyone. It's open to all In other action, commissioners: continue to explore the alterna- training he needed. Upon leaving Continued On Page Four well-qualified applicants." •delayed action on a computer- ized voting system for the county, tives and report again in a month. Arrants died Thursday in Lubbock after a heart attack. He Dept. of Public Welfare Seeking had complained of pains and had NAACP Membership Votes checked into a local motel to rest. Suggestions from Citizens No for More School Bonds Voices Chorale Individuals wishing to offer hearing sites. Therefore, the The members of the Lubbock "We want the citizens of suggestions regarding the Medi- study group is inviting further Branch of the National Associa- Lubbock to know that we are just caid program in Texas are invited recommendations. Ensemble In tion for the Advancement of not doing this for the sake of just to send written comments by The Medicaid program is Colored People (NAACP) voted doing something, we're sincere March 1 to John Frannea, administered by the State Concert Here unanimously last Sunday after- with our efforts," he concluded. Medicaid Task Force, State Department of Public Welfare for noon to uphold the decision made Another executive committee Department of Public Welfare, the benefit of needy dependent The sensational Voices Chorale by the executive committee member of the branch and school John H. Reagan Building, Austin, children who are deprived of Ensemble, under the direction of recently concerning the upcoming board member, Ms. Joan Y. Texas 78701. support of one parent for any Elder Levi Lenley, will be school bond election. Ervin, said: "As I see it, I realize All such comments, along with reason and for the benefit of appearing in two concerts this After limited debate, by that the majority rules, but I testimony gathered at a series of needy aged, blind, and disabled week. several members who opposed want the citizens of Lubbock to public hearings over the state, persons. The Department has Their musical recital will be the decision reached by the know that I will vote for the will be considered as Task Force budgeted $734 million for medical held Saturday evening, Feb. 19, executive committee in their 7 to school bond." members prepare an evaluation of services in this fiscal year, 63 per at 8 in at Jerusalem Temple 3 vote, the branch went on record She went on to add: "If this is a the Medicaid program and their cent of which is derived from Church of God in Christ. On as opposing the $11.9 million conflict of interest on my part, recommendations for cost con- federal funds. It serves some Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20, they tainment of the service. school bond election. This election then I will gladly give up the 680,000 individuals. will be appearing at the Bethel is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 22. secretary books for which I am The statewide Task Force is A.M.E. Church at 3. "Not only did the branch decide responsible." "I feel very strong composed of 47 individuals. A Jamie Clements of Temple, Special guest soloist will be to oppose the election, I was about the passing of these bonds series of hearings have been held chairman of the Welfare Board, Sister Sofa Williams of the given instructions by the which will improve our school over the state to afford appointed the Medicaid Task Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in membership to explore possible district," she concluded. recipients, health services pro- force to study the program and Denver, Colorado. She will be legal means of enjoining the viders, and other interested make recommendations to the accompanied by Professor Hay- outcome of school bond election," The /Imes learned that another citizens an opportunity to be board as to whether the program ward Hobbs. says Gene Gaines, president. executive committee member, heard. However, it is believed can continue to operate at the "We are still taking our voices "We're just not doing this for Harold M. Chatman, offered his that many representatives of the present elevated cost levels and throughout the city of Lubbock the sake of stopping the election," resignation as an officer in the public, including a number of also remain within the constraints and West Texas," says Elder he continued. He went on to add: local branch. At this report, there welfare recipients, were unable to of recently lowered federal Lenley. "We want the money to be were no decisions on the offer oral testimony to the financial participation and appar- The public is invited to come utilized for desegregation the acceptance of his resignation nor hearings becuase of distances ent Legislative intent to hold the out and hear this group. schools in our community." Continued On Page Four between their homes and the line on state expenditures.

Page 2 NEST TEXAS 7ThfES Wednesday, February 16, 1977 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), was truly an honor choir. This writer learned from some friends of mine there that this group of young people were outstanding. Letters To The Editor . . Dear Editor: Sources tell me that it was the first time a group as this completely spellbound the many people in attendance. The In my opinion, the Lubbock branch NAACP was exactly right—the black community has no reason whatever to City Doesn't Need More Annexation ovations were there as the young people represented Lubbock well. support the upcoming School Bond proposal. I have made my feelings about the recent NAACP election very clear, At the rate the City of Lubbock is growing south and All of this was made possible for these young people to southwest, our city limits will be in the backyard of make such a trip because of the concern of Lubbock but the branch membership acted directly in accord with Brownfield before we know what's really happening. We citizens, churches and organizations who helped to pay the the position of the national organization. I wholeheartedly say this because of the upcoming City Council hearing on cost for their travel. support the branch, and hope it has the support of the proposed annexation of land in south Lubbock on the 24th This writer, with all sincerity, would also like to call the majority of the black community in this matter. Anyone of this month. attention of the fine instruction given these young people who knows anything about nAACP knows it has always education. It is our opinion that there is enough vacant land in the by Ms. Charlotte Greeson. She's a hard worker and is most stood for quality integrated city of Lubbock which needs to be developed, and the city dedicated when it comes to developing the voices of young It was suggested that East Lubbock principals get leaders shouldn't be concerned about moving further south people. together and make their needs known to the School Board. or southwest. The proposed annexation, from the legal Most of all, this writer must applaud the parents and That is not a bad idea, but it is not an effective one. East description, will involved one square mile, from 98th guardians for making it possible for these young people to Lubbock principals do not and cannot speak for the community. They should not be expected to. When are Street South to 114th Street; west to Indiana Avenue, and be a part of Dunbar High School. Dunbar may be small in one mile north to 98th Street. population, but when it comes to quality—the Maroon and principals in West or South Lubbock asked to approach the If we are going to get down to the basic problems of our White is well put together on quality. School Board about the needs of those communities? community, as citizens of Lubbock, we've got to do ***** Principals are school board employees; not community something about any additional annexation. At the rate the If you get an opportunity Saturday afternoon at 12:30, advocates. The obligation to make our needs known to the School Board rests exactly where it always has, on the developers are going, there will be pockets of slums and watch the monthly television show, "What's Going On?", ghettos from Indiana Avenue east. over KCBD-TV, Channel 11. This month's guests are shoulders of the residents of East Lubbock. What's more, In order to take care of any more annexation will require members of the U.S. Air Force military and civilian the School Board, if it is doing its job, is aware of the needs additional services such as fire, police, sewer, along with personnel. of the schools in Lubbock. A blind person can see that Ella other city services and new schools. This will, in a period of These people are talking about the upcoming "American Iles and O.L. Slaton are in need of extensive repair. Since time, tend to limit the services for residents who reside Heritage Week" at Reese Air Force Base. If you get an when has it been necessary to have a bond issue to east of University Avenue. Now who's going to pay for opportunity, you should make one of these programs properly maintain school property? these additional services? beginning on Sunday afternoon with a Gospel Serenade. The NAACP members have clearly pinpointed the issue: If organizations want to do something about helping the ***** building schools in white neighborhoods and leaving East Lubbock community, they should express their Would you believe that Reese Air Force Base has a black classrooms empty in black neighborhoods contributes to concerns on Feb. 24 in the City Council Chambers. This, in deputy fire chief! That's correct! He is Sgt. (E-8) Arthur segregation, if indeed that very act itself, is not our opinion, would be getting down to attacking the causes White. Working up under him are other black firemen. discriminatory. Two years ago when I was a member of the of the problems and not just fighting symptoms. Sgt. White will explain his function as a base deputy fire NAACP Education Committee we called on both Judg€ There is plenty of vacant land in our city. Citizen chief on "What's Going On?" Saturday afternoon. The City Woodward and School Superintendent Irons. A number of involvement is needed to curtail the kind of a thing which is of Lubbock could gain a great deal on what this young man suggestions were then made about ways to remedy taking away from the core of Lubbock. There just is not has to say. segregation. The allegation that the school board can dc justification as far as population is concerned to annex new This writer would hope the City Council would do nothing about desegregation because of the court order is. land, since there has not been a significant increase in something about making things happen in this area. It not true. Simply, the School Board intends to do nothing population in the past few years. wouldn't hurt to make a dynamite effort to recruit black about desegregating Lubbock Schools. What it does intend We say to our city council that our city doesn't need to and brown firemen. is to throw us a gym or two, a lab, maybe a few gallons of annex any more land. We need to get down to city business ***** paint and pat us on the heads while we help pay for those and start taking care of what we already have. One of my favorite quotations by Booker T. Washington new white schools. Well, maybe now they understand that "Leap-frogging" over vacant land in order to enrich the is: "I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by we don't play that "no mo." pockets of a few at the expense of many taxpayers must making me hate him." This writer has mentioned this We must all have the freedom to express our opinions, become a practice remembered, not continued in this fair quotation before. If you read it right, you'll discover that it but I have to wonder how far ahead anyone is looking who city! makes a lot of sense . , . Don't you think so? thinks the bond proposal is good for East Lubbockites. ***** When we vote for bond issues our kids grow up to pay for Have a real good week and do something positive this them. I see no good reason to leave black children in week . . . Not only is this Black History month, but it's Lubbock a bill for education they will not get. My vote on As I See It . Brotherhood month also. We pass through this world one February 22 is definitely NO! by T.J. Patterson time. As we pass, let's do something to help our fellow Sincerely, 3711 46th Street Next week, the West Texas Times will come out with its sisters and brothers. Vivian I. Davis Lubbock, TX 79413 second annual issue on blacks employed in the Lubbock labor market. There were so many positive comments given about the special issue last year until we decided to do it again this year. This is "Black History Month" and this special issue is a BLACK EMPOWERMENT small way of showing our many black brothers and sisters that we appreciate what they are doing in their various By Dr. Nathaniel Wright, jr. livelihoods. These individuals, who will appear in next week's issue, are contributing a great deal to their family, Lubbock, Texas and the nation in general. Human Rights Activist If you would like to have additional copies of this special issue, this writer would suggest that you make a special For our own empowerment for well-being, survival and As of the time that these words are written, radio trip to our office, 816 Avenue Q, and get them before they a just share of the good life of creation, black Americans warnings are being flashed locally—as throughout many go away. Last year, they went away so fast until we were must see it as in their strategic interests to have America areas in the nation—that industrial plants must close, due afraid we wouldn't have copies for our files. pave the way in moving toward fair play for all in regard to to a lack of natural gas. the world's resources. Of course, there are many more hard working, dedicated Further, these same plants are being instructed to keep and sincere black people who work with different In practical terms, black Americans must be bold their facilities at a temperature "just above freezing", in companies, institutions and other areas in Lubbock. These enough—with respect to our sad charade on fuel order to protect their equipment. Schools are being closed; people only give the public a small version of what black savings—to speak with no forked tongue on our and residents are being warned that hold heating fuel may people are doing in the labor market. unconscionable waste and on our nation-wide capacity to be limited as well, shouild the cold weather continue. As I See It, this kind of an issue is only a means to help be entirely comfortable on far less fuel. This "coldest winter of the century" has represented a establish positive images of the black man and woman in It was an injustice of the first order to the poor among relatively severe hardship to many Americans, both black the labor market. This writer is glad to have an us—although perhaps unintended—for the television and white. opportunity to work with such an issue, and will continue networks to picture the gravity of the fuel crisis in terms of But we would be bold enough to emphasize the "relative" to bring this kind of an issue to our many readers. the needs of selected poor black and white families shown nature of the hardship on several deeply important A personal thanks to the black men and women who will on the TV screens sitting around their homes in grounds. be seen in next week's issue as well as the companies they undershirts and wearing no sweaters. One of these is the fact that all Americans, whether rich, are employed by to make this issue possible. At the same The unconscious and deeply unfair message conveyed by poor or in between, have shared collectively in the time, without the efforts on the part of the many such gross white-oriented media presentations was the continuous and long-standing use overall of more than five businesses who purchased advertisement, this writer "the poor are simply wasting our precious fuel without times our "just share" of the earth's collective resources. appreciates their effort. taking even the simplest common sense measures to keep ***** Our nation-wide defensiveness as a whole as a whole has warm and conserve fuel!" The Dunbar A Cappella Choir, who represented the led us to convince ourselves of our generosity toward Black Americans to whom the cost of fuel is great and for 3-AAA high schools choirs in San Antonio last week at the others rather than of our kindly-faced greediness in whom the absence of fuel would mean by far the greatest respect to the world especially the so-called "have not" hardship, should be in the forefront of those calling for (and darker-skinned) nations. elementary common sense in the use of fuels. Here are just WEST TEXAS TIMES One of the major built-in problems from a few things that we could be suggesting as basic: Volume 16, Number 13 Wednesday, February 16, 1977 affluence—whether it is disproportionately little (as with 1. All hotels, commercial establishments and other pub- The West Texas Times is an independent, privately owned most black Americans) or disproportionately much (as with lic buildings should be the first to lower their thermostats. newspaper published twice weekly, each Wednesday and Fri- most white)—is that affluence tends to cause its possessors day, in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. Second Class In Europe, 58 degrees—and not 62 or 65 degrees—has Postage is paid in Lubbock, Texas 79408. to take their undue advantage over others for granted. been considered reasonable for decades. Let's not forget Any erroneous reflection upon the character of anyone by As black Americans, who share inequitably little in the the country homes in which many of us spent our youth, 58 this newspaper will be corrected immediately when called to "too much" which Americans enjoy, we are in a strategic degrees would have been like the tropics! the attention of the editor. The editor will not be responsible position to remind other Americans that all must "share for the return of any articles or photos submitted for publica- 2. Public meeting places, including churches, could be tion, other than when accompanied by a stamped, selfaddres- and share alike", both at home and abroad. called upon to use their basement facilities. Or, as in ed return envelope. Not long ago, the magnificent 91 year old senior member Europe, their users could wear their overcoats! West Texas Times may be purchased yearly at a rate of The of the National Board of the NAACP remarked that one of It would be far better for us to keep our thermostats $5.00 (plus $ .25 state sales tax) for either the Wednesday or the first priorities in America was that of working for a Friday editions of the paper; or at the yearly rate of $10.00 much further "down" than to discover, perhaps far sooner per year, sales tax included, for both issues of the paper, pay- re-arrangement of national and international economics in rather than late, that we are not only but also "out". able in advance to the office by mail or in person Out of state the global interest, and not just for the benefit of some 3. All of us who are older know what "long-johns" are. residents please add $2.50 to either rate. Advertising rates powerful few. We can be encouraged, as the President should have done and other information furnished upon request. What Dr. Claude Hudson of the NAACP had to say Office 816 Avenue Q immediately upon taking office, to wear long underwear Phone: Area Code 806 Lubbock, Texas 79401 should reflect the most earnest sentiments of all black and several sweaters at all times. Business Office 763-4883 News Dept & Classified 763-4291 Americans. On its face, the statement is at once immensely Just the spirit of these few measures could save up to MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 295, Lubbock, TX 79408 conservative and boldly radical. one-half of our fuel usage and put money into the nation's Thomas James Patterson Editor It is a conservative principle to seek to guarantee one's Publication Service Company Publisher pockets, instead of taking money from all, and effectively Norman L. Williamson Business Manager/Owner long-range interests, which is precisely what immediate robbing the poor. realistic and forthright efforts at global sharing will do. But perhaps most important, this would represent a first It is also a radical premise to seek for equity and fairplay long step toward bringing into line our American TEX :PRESS ASSOCIATION on a "forth-with" (or a "begin now") basis. But our own overusage of natural resources which must be shared fairly interests, short and long range, will tolerate nothing less. by all, including our posterity.

Wednesday, February 16, 1977 WEST TEXAS TIMES Page 3 preparations on moving back to program is "What's Happening to Other Lubbockites on the sick Lubbock. She admits how much America's Values?" The public is list this week include Ms. Callie she loves living in Lubbock and invited to attend this annual Cato, a patient at the Lubbock will be glad to move back after program which is sponsored by Hospitality Home; Ms. Minnie finding a place to live here. the Lincoln Douglas Club. Walker, Ms. Ola M. Ellison, Ms. ***** ***** Ora Bell Grindratt, a patient at Mrs. Maunita Terrell is still a The Voices Choral Ensemble Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital; will present a musical recital resident of the Lubbock Hospital- and Ms. Bessie Haywood. Mr. Saturday evening, Feb. 19, at 8 at ity Home. She is reported resting Willie Johnson is a patient at the the Jerusalem Temple Church of nicely, but is still weak. Her V.A. Hospital at Amarillo. God in Christ. On Sunday sister, Mrs. Ruby Jay Brown of ***** afternoon, Feb. 20, the group will Brookshire, Texas, is still here at Boy Scouts of Troop 139 of appear at the Bethel A.M.E. her bedside. ***** Bethel A.M.E. Church have just Church with special guest soloist, Dr. Emory Davis will be guest completed painting the basement Police Beat Sister Sofa Williams of the speaker at the annual American of Bethel last week. The pastor, Burglary Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Drive, reported to Lubbock police Heritage Week at Reese Air Rev. A.W. Wilson, expressed the Albert Ray Wilborn, 2701 East Denver, Colorado. She will be that persons unknown gained Force Base Thursday evening at church's appreciation in services 10th Street, reported to Lubbock accompanied by Professor Hay- entry to his apartment by 8. The public is invited to attend last Sunday morning. police that persons unknown ward Hobbs. The public is invited breaking out the glass on the this program. broke into his place of business, kitchen window one day last to attend. ***** the L.A. Game Room, 918 Idalou week. ***** Mr. Jack King is a patient at San Angelo News Road, and broke into a pool table Mr. and Mrs. Terri Hawkins of Taken from the apartment was Methodist Hospital, Room 342. He The San Angelo Branch of and juke box. Plainview, Texas were in town a color television set valued at was in a car wreck recently. NAACP will meet February 18 at The coin boxes, according to visiting friends and relatives here ***** approximately $444. 7 p.m. at Greater St. Paul A.M.E. the police report, were pried open ***** last weekend. They attended The brother of Mrs. Willie Mae Church. Slides will be shown by a and approximately $40 in change services at Bethel A.M.E. Church Theft Over $200, Under $10,000 Hall, Lish Dansby, is a patient at team from Goodfellow Air Base was taken. last Sunday morning. John Hunter, 1834 East 24th West Texas Hospital. Social Action Department. Sgt. It is believed that the burglar ***** ***** Street, reported to Lubbock Jones and Colbert will head the responsible for the burglary was Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Smith police that persons unknown took Mrs. Mary Sterling is home team. locked inside the business after it and children have moved back to three spike hubcaps off his vehicle after having an emergency Slides will reveal some of the had closed. the city of Lubbock. The Smiths one day last week. surgery last week. Little Wilbert achievements brought about There was no point of entry had been residing in the city of These hubcaps were valued at DeVaughn, Jr. is recuperating through efforts of the NAACP. determined. approximately $300. Denver, Colorado. nicely after having surgey ***** ***** ***** The public is invited. Rev. S.M. recently. Cleaver is president. Car Burglary Aggravated Robbery Ms. Johnnie B. Cox is reported ***** Herman Grant, 1513 East 10th G.D. Nelson, 1515 Avenue C, to be doing nicely after having Street, reported to Lubbock reported to Lubbock police that a surgery last week. She is police that persons unknown man hit him in the eye at the recuperating at her home. gained entry to his 1969 vehicle corner of 17th Street andAvenue ***** one day last week by breaking the C one day last week. Funeral services for Ms. Lillie passenger side vent window and The unknown robber took $95 Cork's father were held Monday unlocking the door. in cash from Nelson. in Marlin, Texas. Robinson Taken from the vehicle was a Funeral Home was in charge of shotgun. arrangements. Approximately $8 worth of Around The ***** damage was done to the car. The Lincoln Douglas Tea will There were no suspects at this be held Sunday afternoon, Feb. report. This burglary happened at Hub City 20, from 4 to 6 in fellowship hall of 700 Idalou Road. Mrs. Ardie Mae Washington of New Hope Baptist Church. ***** Flagstaff, Arizona was in the Featured speaker will be Ms. Aggravated Assault "Hub City" last week making Joan Y. Ervin. The theme of the A Lubbock man told police that he was at his girlfriend's house Welcome to MONTGOMERY'S Self Service Voices Choral Ensemble when he heard something hit the MAYTAG Laundry & Dry Cleaner side of the trailer. He said he went outside to see what was SOFT WATER presents going on. OPEN 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. After going outside, his 36 Washers 762-9059 16 Dryers girlfriend's husband was standing 2524 Parkway Drive (Parkway at Zenith) in the yard. At this point, the man MUSICAL RECITAL asked the husband of his new found love if he could talk. According to the police report, SATURDAY, FEB. 19, 1977 — 8:00 P.M. the husband walked toward the JERUSALEM TEMPLE man and bumped him. The CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST shocked boyfriend told police he and felt something stick him in his DEPENDABLE SERVICE SUNDAY, FEB. 20, 1977 — 3:00 P.M. stomach and backed away from the man. BY BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH After being stabbed in the Special Guest Soloist lower abdomen, he was taken to DEPENDABLE PEOPLE SISTER SOFA WILLIAMS Methodist Hospital where he was of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church treated and released. ***** SINCE 1916 Denver, Colorado House Burglary Accompanied by Professor Hayward Hobbs Saul Rodriquez, 3504 East Baylor Avenue, reported to Lubbock police that persons EVERYONE INVITED unknown had burst in the back door and pried the glass on the ie)LUBBOCK POWER & LIGHT kitchen door—reaching through t the opening for entry. 10TH & TEXAS 763-9381 Once inside, the unknown NEW SHIPMENT OF persons took a yellow mini bike which was valued at $380. Also taken from the garage was a "AWESOME!" 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• BUT NOT UNDERSTANDING? fRl See Your Doctor - Then See Us • VISIT OUR OFFICE OR CALL • BRUCE LEE... • 792-0507 For Home Appointments his death avenged by BRUCE LI A DIMENSION PICTURES RELEASE The New Martial Arts Master KWIK 0 FOOD MART BETTER HEARING STARTS FRIDAY 1528 E. Broadway AID CENTER 1:30 - 3:00 - 4:30 13th & Slide Rd.-No. 30. Redbud Sq. Main & Ave. J • 765-6507 Lubbock, TX. 79416 765-5394 6:05 - 7:35 - 9:10 Page 4 WEST TEXAS 7711ES Wednesday, February 16, 1977 NAACP Membership.. . young blacks, especially black level. He is presently the Lunch Bunch to Meet Tuesday Continued From Page One males, have more of an Associate Director of the Harlem opportunity to choose careers in a School of Arts, founded by Mr. Charlie Brown, a member Tuesday from 12:15 p.m.-12:45 the "conflict of interest" of Ms. classical music if they want to. Dorothy Maynard. The school, he of the Citizens Radio Crime Con- p.m. in the Mahon Community Ervin. Saying that the person who "has reports, is one of two or three trol Association, will be the next Room of the Lubbock City-County In other business, the member- Harlem ventures which speaker at Lunch Bunch on ship agreed to change the to sing, has to sing," Shirley is Library, 1306 9th Street. The progressively serving the needs Tuesday, February 22. His topic meeting date of the local encourages young black students public is invited to bring a sack of young people interested in the is "The CB and You", and he will organization to the second who think they may want a lunch and enjoy coffee and a free performing arts. It presently discuss the relationship of C.B. Saturday evening of each month. classical music career to seek out program provided by the library. offers programs in string Radios to public service, in the The new meeting place, according teachers and prepare themselves instruments, woodwind instru- area of crime control as well as to a spokesperson, will be the because the opportunities are Most reformers are satisfied ments, ballet, theater, and visual other public benefits. Mae Simmons Community Cen- increasing. He shared the same with themselves. arts. When the new building is Lunch Bunch meets each ter. message with Dunbar High School students whom he visited completed, photography will also Blacks Talk.. . on Monday. be added to the curriculum. RENT OR SELL Continued From Page One George Shirley will sing as long Besides his interest in teaching, the students exposure to as he can. He continues, Shirley would like to conduct Washers,Dryers,Refrigerators someone who is actually a nonetheless to be interested in some opera performances. If his performing artist. Shirley takes teaching and says that someday present successes are any pleasure in the fact that now he may teach voice at the college barometer, the American public Easy Terms Available can expect to hear from George Shirley for a long time. He seems All Reconditioned & Guaranteed to be going in a little explored Eight Pictures For direction relating black music to Jobe's Appliance Store Size 21/2 x 31/2 European operatic music. That 2 Mi. North of airport PHOTOCRAFT STUDIO interest recalls another great black classical singer, Paul 746-5533 Lubbock, Texas Phone 762-9112 on Amarillo Hwy. 1209't Broadway Robeson. GET MORE FOR YOUR DOLLAR AT GIBSON'S

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Wednesday, February 16, 1977 WEST TEXAS TTPIES Page 5 position to do something, but Another Lubbock County Are You Listening should get behind them and push leader has gone to greener them on to greater heights and pastures, and will be greatly Lubbock? hope a few of us are taken along. missed. 1-1kELLY by Harold M. Chatman ****« You and I had an opportunity of It was with deep sorrow that viewing the series on national this writer learned of the death of Men in Service by Joe Kelly television a story called "Roots" County Commissioner Max Ar- Marine Cpl. Jaime Herrera, son Abe Lemons has a sense of humor. He also is funny. The Texas by Alex Haley. It is nice to know rants who represented most of of Mr. and Mrs. Theodoro Q. basketball coach has lived up to that reputation over the years with there is someone able to trace funny quips that doubled up newsmen. the eastern Lubbock County. I Herrera of 2804 Emory, Lubbock, their heritage all the way back to would be a hypocrite if I said I has reported for duty with the 3rd He was, and is, the delight of any columnist. You never know what he Africa. For in just knowing where agreed with all of his thoughts Marine Division, on Okinawa. is going to say, but you know that he's going to say it, usually differently one's roots started or had its and policies, because I didn't. A 1974 graduate of Estacado from anyone else. Even a losing season doesn't diminish his ability to beginning means a lot to all of us. There were a lot of reasons why I High School, he joined the Marine Ind a clever remark at the right time. "Kunta Kinte", symbolically, was respected and admired this man Corps in July, 1975. I've been around Abe for many years, off and on, but it wasn't until the ancestor of all black people "Max". You could talk to him ifter the game against Tech that I realized just how funny Abe can be. because everyone of us is anytime and he would readily kbe said that he'd never be on the bench in another game that Denny connected to somebody who was lend you an ear. MONEY LOANED ON 3ishop was the referee. in one of those villages living in He was one of the few county Guns, Diamonds, Stereos, TV's that kind of culture, who was commissioners who said publicly Now THAT's funny. Bishop and Paul Galvan whistled the Raiders Tools, Musical & Sporting Goods captured in some way and put on in a meeting that I attended of the down 21 times Saturday, Texas only 14 times. Indeed, Bishop seemed, one of those slave ships and A ACME PAWN SHOP from where we sat, to have only Raider players in his sights. commissioners that they hadn't brought across the same ocean 715 Broadway 762-2110 Galvan quietly went about his task and left the limelight to the done enough for the minorities. into some succession of planta- flamboyant Bishop. The latter seemed to relish his task. Indeed, he tions. almost adopted Steve Dunn. Dunn probably had trouble sleeping When one sees the truth, as it Saturday night, or else he kept waking up from whistles echoing in his was depicted on the screen, it irks head. Dystamie me to see men, women and Auto Mk Tech never did get in the one-and-one in the first half, while the children beaten, killed, misused, TUNE-UPS OVERHAULS WELDING Longhorns went to the line four times. Bishop gave Dunn two fouls in abused and taken from their ALTERNATORS GENERATORS STARTERS the first three minutes of play, then whistled Geoff Huston twice in less homes and parents. This most BRAKES CARBURETORS LAWN MOWERS than a minute. watched series brought out all the So, when Abe complained about Bishop, he was being funny. Or was old repugnant feelings and he? After all, the officials caught both Texas coaches and tagged them animosities one has put away or Wrecker Service — Air Conditioner Service with technicals in the second half--when Tech was in the process of tried to forget. breaking the game wide open. Even as I had the above As Gerald Myers said afterwards, the coaches had been warned by the feelings (and I did feel the above) Tutaustiboismi Smite officials at the half. They, the coaches, had been doing a lot of walking there was something I hated even the first half, along with saying things, and they were told that the letter more . . . That was the selling of "Expert Transmission Service" of the law was going to be enforced. It was. brothers and sisters by other Despite the fouls, and the usual inconsistency of the officiating, the brothers and sisters. One has to 51216th St. C. Page 747-8502 Raiders turned in an impressive performance. They came from behind realize that some kings, princes and beat Texas thoroughly. And, when they took charge, there was no and other royal individuals, who doubt that they were going to win. wanted to feather their own nest, The Horns came out shooting, hit their first four field shots and build a allowed this to happen. GRAND OPENING 6-point lead. They hit five of their first six and, while there was concern, If this part of our heritage (and you knew they couldn't keep it up. it appears that it is), one has to wonder when are we going to They didn't, Tech attacked the zone well and a pair of three-point grow up and stop "still" selling plays by Dunn and Mike Russell gave Tech a lead it never lost. Texas our "sisters and brothers." Yes, it CAJUN SKIPPER could threaten, but it could never gain a tie or the lead and the Raiders, still goes on today and even in our once they found the range, enjoyed a hot shooting game. community. In Lubbock, you see In fact, it was a technically well played game. Each team had only it every day in every facet of life. Featuring seven turnovers, and that's playing excellent ball. The Raiders had a Start thinking of yourself as your little more patience and the zone and press didn't hurt. brother's keeper and beware of Later, Gerald was worrying about how the game looked on TV. I thespeak sharp loudly tongued and clearlyserpents from that Fried Chicken didn't see it on the tube, but it must have looked good. An AP reporter outside and within your communi- said that it was a good game and that he had felt, in the first half, that it ties. Progress can only be was just a question of when Tech would break it wide open. Cajun Style Catfish The Raiders did a strong job on the boards and Keith Kitchens, when workachieved together, if we workwe must. together, There and is le came into the game, made a big difference. He penetrated the zone, a need to pay back some of the lit five of five from the field, and wound up with seven big assists. Onion Rings - Ginards - Now the race is in the stretch and the Raiders face two tough road (thoseprosperity being very attained few in Lubbock)by some tames, A&M and SMU, with Baylor sandwiched in Saturday at home. It to those who have not achieved viii be the final game here this regular season and I hope that there is a Livers &Soft Drinks remendous crowd on hand to pay tribute to the Raiders. the state of being that some have reached and grabbed a brother or Tech, after Saturday's firing, had a game and a half lead over the sister by the hand and pulled him ggies. And third place may not be decided until the final game of the or her along the way. In the same OPEN eason. breath, we saw that we shouldn't A&M has a tough row. Now it's the Aggies' turn to play four games be jealous of those who are in 'ithin a week. They open with Tech Tuesday, play Rice Thursday, go to 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. fouston Saturday and entertain Arkansas next Tuesday. It seems more and more likely that the finalists will be Houston, Tech, OPEN LATE ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY AM and Texas. They get the home court advantage in the playoffs and rYELLOW CAB, 11 should win. Then it's on to Houston for the conference tournament nd the right to meet Arkansas in the finals. ***** 765-7777 762-5592 1806 Idalou Road Bill Morgan, information director for the SWC, told about a recent hone call to the league office. Seems it was an Albuquerque sports triter. "I heard that the Southwest Conference is considering adding the Jniversity of New Mexico," he said. "Don't know anything about it," Bill replied. "Well," the phoner continued, "the rumor is that TCU is going to drop art and New Mexico will be accepted." "Don't know anything about it," Bill replied. "Well, is there anyone who could confirm or deny it?" the caller asked. "Yes, indeed," Bill replied. "Call Dr. Kenneth Herrick. He can do just .hat." Dr. Herrick, president of the SWC, also happens to be the faculty -epresentative for athletics at TCU!

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Christie Prigg, daughter of power to make or break a show just because I have Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Prigg was my name (and picture) coincident with "Sheridan's chosen Little Miss Valentine. Ride." Christie is 5 years old, a student I know it is a great temptation, when one has his or at Parkway Elementary School. her name heading the pillar of type, to exercise Her escort was Kelvin Pryor, son authority and one's book-learning know-how. But, of Ms. Sue Pryor. they key to the point is to know your field. The group raised a total of So, for 22 years plus, I have been commenting to you, East Lubbock $300 for their organization. The and West Lubbock, on what I see, how I feel and what is called Sweethearts were chosen by the "Sheridan's Ride" is simply that. I've been there, and this is what I saw, ones selling the most votes. heard, and I hope you share with me. Shelia sold $70 worth of votes and I know downtown they call us "Metro Lubbock." Not so. We are big, Christie sold $50. but we are country, cotton community and our advent into the higher Many thanks goes out to Ms. realms of culture, so-called, is pretty recent. Sure, we're overloaded with hardtop and drive-in movies and we see the Academy Award Irwin, Ms. Lyons, Ms. Hood, Ms. Excitement overwhelmed the student at Evans Jr. High School. nominees just as soon as the rest of our big brother neighbors. Jones, Ms. Hightower and others young contestants as the judge She also plays the piano. Shelia Occasionally, we get a traveling professional company in music, dance, for their help in making the (Mrs. Tommie Irwin) finally Hightower, a 7th grade student at program a success. arts and theater. But, most of the time, on the local level, we support our announced the winners. And they Alderson Jr. High was crowned Mrs. Perry is in the process of own, the housewives, students, teaches, professional people who form were as follows: Miss Valentine of Lyon's Chapel. getting a gospel choir organized, the body of our community theater, our Symphony, Texas Tech's music 1st runner up for Miss Shelia is the daughter of Mrs. the age group will range from department, Tech's University Theater, Tech's Lab Theater, the Valentine, Petra McCoo, daught- Roberta Hightower, is 13 years 14-20 years of age. Rehearsals Museum, the Tech Music Theater, Lubbock Civic Ballet;all these things er of Mr. and Mrs. Howard old, and enjoys playing the flute. will be at the church on Saturdays wherein people like you and me work without pay or even compliment to McCoo. Petra is a 7th grade She is president of the Youth at 5 p.m. Everyone interested, build and maintain that peculiar root of culture that belongs to Lubbock please come out and give her your alone. It thereby becomes the inescapable and demanding role of the cooperation. man with his name over the item to be constructive, to help build and maintain these bastions of good, not for us oldsters, but as a heritage for HICKCJIRYv MOKEt3 B Sunday, dinner will be served the University age and for the high school and junior high age group, for on the grounds after church. All the little ones, all of whom, like the meek, shall inherit, maybe not the ladies please bring your covered earth, but certainly those values that we are engaged in creating and STUBBS BAR-B-Q dish. CATERING SERVICE holding on this, our home front. LARGE OR SMALL PARTIES Consider then, the headline in Sunday's Avalanche-Journal. It pon1• Bishop Haynes to concerned the production of the current Lubbock Theatre Centre play, The Beer COLDEST BEER IN TOWN which ran through last night. It was "Abe Lincoln in Illinois." It was I, Cold DOWN HOME PIT BAR-B-Q directed by Lubbock Christian College's speech and drama head, Mrs. FOR PEOPLE WHO KNOW THE REAL THING Deliver Address OLD FASHIONED BEANS & POTATO SALAD June Bearden, in addition to her regular, long-hour teaching-directing "If You Like Bar-B-Q Tech & Lcc - CALL 762-9267 Orders chores there. Welcome To Go You'll Love Stubbs"' The play was unwieldy, demanded a mature cast and not kids with ,,rt 108 E BROADWAY OPEN 10 AM TIL ? beards trying to be men;it demanded a far bigger playing space than the small LTC stage could offer. But, it was done, even if boring (and I left at the end of the long second act, because I knew the play and saw its AGRICULTURE TOMORROW shortcomings on the local front.). That did not warrant William D. Kearn's headline essay on its WILL BE BETTER . . shortcomings that appeared in the Avalanche-Journal Sunday morning labelling the show as a "failure." Mr. Kearns seems to forget that, on the local level, the obligation of a (he calls himself "critic") reviewer is to bolster the local front and build IF WE WORK this area for the future. TOGETHER Just because a man has the right and privilege to put "by William D. Kearns" or "Sheridan's Ride" over a column does not give him a mandate TODAY of life or death in the public prints for the performing arts. So foolish a man who thinks so can only chalk his opinion up to both callousness and inexperience. Sure, it's okay to take off after the professionals, the movies and the touring shows or personalities. But, by the same token, one has a moral and, I think, a directed commitment to help and aid, if possible, the local, non-paid, volunteer persons who do it for love of the The Evangelist District Convo- thing at hand or their desire to fan the flames of creativity on the local cation is now in progress at the front. Christ Temple Church of God in The remarks sound "pollyanna," I suppose. Sure, the Lubbock Christ, 2411 Fir Avenue, each Theatre Centre made a mistake trying to produce on a limited stage a night at 7:30. The theme this year work that is both 40 years old and talky and demanding, as Kearns says, is: "Resist the Devil and He Will a revolving stage to facilitate quick scene changes. Flee From You," John 4:7 and 1 We don't have those luxuries in our cotton-plains budget. Maybe we Peter 5:8-9. will someday, if the power of the press doesn't crush out the vitality The highlight of the meeting as before we can achieve that for which we aim. always is the official message And the wide-spread caustic and damaging review of one of our local which will be delivered Saturday productions, such as Kearns' damnation of this show midway in its run, evening, Feb. 19, at 9:45 by the is tantamount of a hail storm wrecking our crop. Presiding District Superinten- I'll say what I think about LTC's show. It was long, dull, and I walked dent, Bishop W.D. Haynes. out at the end of the long second act. But it was a good try. It just didn't The spirit has filled gospel work this time. It doesn't always. And, to Mr. Kearns I will say this—the COOPERATION PAYS DIVIDENDS singing nightly by the choir. director's name is properly spelled "Bearden" and not "Beardon" and if Guest from the surrounding cities the "critic" for two weeks running misspells a name so well-known in Plains Col etatiOe Oil Mill have been attending these this community for accomplishment, what validity can then be given his 2901 Ave. A Lubbock, Texas services. There have also been evaluation? Mr. Kearns is not so young as to be forgiven his disregard of out-of-state guests. the obligation in the press to the community and, perhaps, to himself. COUPON The written word, yes, can be a two-edged sword, but it can cleave the jungle of misinformation and ignorance, serve well, or it can chop and hack and leave a shredded trail of nothingness behind. So much for that. I do want to finish this by paying notice to a The Naturally You beautiful, lasting and spiritual uplifting hour or so that occurred Sunday afternoon at the dedication concert of the new Holtkamp Organ which has been installed in the new Recital Hall at the University Center on Wig Collection the Texas Tech University campus. The 81-rank organ, which was purchased from the Oberlin (Ohio) Conservatory of Music, is stunning to survey visually but when a local-boy-made good, Gerre Hancock, sits at its manuals and gives us the Reg. 29.95 fruition of his talents as he did Sunday then the whole meaning of creativity, from Bach to Hancock is there before us. I sat next to the Rev. Jack Washington and his Louise and when the intermission time 14.88 came and I had to leave I said—"when you hear something like this, then man has been led very close of the front yard of God." It was stunning, unforgettable, reducing everything far above w/coupon pettiness or our capacity to hurt each other by voice of print—it simply understated that which we know deep down within each of us—life is good, as are those of us who share it momentarily. As long as a heart beats, so is seen, heard and felt the throbbing pulse of life itself. And, therein is the "secret," the commitment to each of us—the religion, the daily work and the appreciation embodied. We can only give our personal mouth-to-mouth sharing to keep that fragile spark alive. THE PRESSED I have a couple of movies to speak about—remember the Houston Vashti HAIR LOOK Symphony at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Municipal Auditorium in an all-Beethoven program and be there. 1 012 Broadway 763-1106 And remember, our neighbors may be amateurs, but they try. You try, too. And be generous. We must have what they give so freely and A=0=1,011C=WIC:=0134== COUPON I=x34==x3=4)=0. often without kindness extended. Or, understanding. Wednesday, February 16, 1977 WEST TEXAS TIMES Page 9

Too much hard work kills the Advertising isn't necessary: Texas Tech desire to play. there's no law to compel a Program for business to grow. Older Texans oho • It was good food and good ilbe • • • times, when members of the Texas Tech Program for Older by Steve Seta Texans celebrated their first WELL, I thought it would be a good idea to just anniversary at Zenith Community report on some things happening here and there in the Center. music business. Who is one of the Over 68 people attended the country's most popular new enter- festivities, according to Pat Riley, tainers? Crystal Gayle . . . and she will director. be taping several television and doing In addition to a turkey dinner, promotional work with press and radio those attending in the celebration while in Los Angeles performing at the enjoyed a slide show presented by Academy of Country Music awards Bill Cuminford, doctorial student show and attending the Grammy at Texas Tech. awards. Crystal has been nominated Slides of early Lubbock, taken female vocalist of the year by the from a book titled the "History of Academy of Country Music and is a finalist for the best Lubbock," were presented. performance by a female vocalist in the country Ms. Riley said that the program division of the Grammy awards. continues to grow and anyone 60 Ronnie Milsap will appear on the Academy of years or older is eligible to at- Country Music awards show on KMCC-TV, set for tend. airing February 24th, a week after the actual event. The center holds classes in Milsap, in a package show with Tammy Wynette and macrame, ceramics and other arts the Statler Brothers, helped break an attendance and crafts. In addition, nutrition record for country shows at the Ashville, North education and crime prevention Carolina Civic Center with 7,104 paid admissions. lectures are offered. There are also blood pressure checks. Also, Tammy Wynette is writing and working with Members of the center also go producer Billy Sherrill in preparation for her new on weekly field trips to areas of album. interest within the community. Columbia recording artist David Allen Cole has Those requesting, will receive begun an eight state, 35-date tour including shows in transportation to and from the Dallas, Tulsa, Atlanta and Houston. Coe's new LP, center. The center opens at 10 "David Allen Coe Rides Again," includes his new a.m. and closes at 2 p.m. single, "Lately I've Been Thinking Too Much Lately," ITS GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS—Mr. Shepherd "Shep" Robinson scheduled for release this month. That is a song you'll (left) and Mr. Charles Sedberry, Sr. (right) took time last week at their hear on KLLL next week. regular meeting of the Texas Tech Program for Older Texans to talk allowed himself to be upstaged at a about old times in Lubbock. Both are longtime residents and enjoying week-long concert date in Kansas City. He proudly the special programs designed for senior citizens in Lubbock. As they debuted his daughter Pam and gave her a solo spot on both told a Times photographer: "It's good to have friends." the show performing some of her self-written tunes. Tillis also introduced Phoebe King, who accompanies Pam singing backup with the Statesiders. Tillis' daughter, the eldest of five children, has signed with MCA Records. Her first single is scheduled for release in March. Another artist who also recently signed with MCA Records is Hoyt Axton. That should mean that we'll be hearing more good music from Hoyt in the future. Helen Cornelious with RCA, has become a regular cast member of the "Nashville On The Road" syndicated television program. The show is filmed on location at theme parks in the U.S. and is seen in more than 110 markets. I mentioned the Academy of Country Music Awards. E.L. Washington All the nominations have been set in 11 categories with Citizen of the Week winners to be announced February 17th at the 12th Anyone interested in participa- annual presentation. The show that airs on February ting in the program should 24th will be hosted by Pat Boone and Patti Page. contact Pat Riley at 744-3222. Roy Clark will be seen on several TV shows in the coming months. He hosted the Tonight Show February HAROLD'S BOOKKEEPING 7th, and has now begun rehearsals for Mitzi Gaynor's AND TAX SERVICE annual special, "Mitzi Zings Into Spring," set to air next Johnson Bros. Er Asso. Office Opposite Downbeat Record Shop month. He will also co-host the Mike Douglas Show in Reasonable Rates Philadelphia March 14-15, and appear on the Donnie Harold L. Gopie, Owner and Marie Show. 1701 Parkway Mall Last week I said, do you like bingo. Well, we are Bus. 763-9462 Res. 765-7992 playing a game on KLLL called "KLLL Country Music Bingo". It is really just like regular bingo, except we don't give out numbers, and you don't have numbers on your card. Instead, on your bingo card there are names KLLL PRESENTS of country artists in each square. Every time you hear a song on KLLL that is by an artist who's name appears on your card, you simply cover that square. Just like IN CONCERT regular bingo, when you have five in a row, diagonally, vertically or horizontally, you have a bingo. You would then call the station and collect your prize. All told, we FRIDAY have over $3000 in prizes up for grabs. This week we are playing with the white country music bingo cards. If you don't have one, you're missing out on all the fun. MARCH 4th Get your card at any one of the sponsors that we give 8:00 P.M. on the air. Each bingo card contains complete contest For the Grand rules on the back. And just before I go, I thought you Opening of the New might like to know about how Lubbock Memorial Joe Ely's tour is going. They have played in Houston, and Civic Center Austin. In Austin they doubled tickets $4-$.5-$6 the regular attendance of I the club where they available at: played. Now Al's Music Machine Joe Ely AM-FM B & B Music and group Furr's Family Center are in Ed's Wagon Wheel New York WAYLON & JESSI Laity's Western Wear for a one Civic Center Box Office week stand at a club there. SING FOR I'll let you know when Joe is Aq Proceeds Donated to the due to be back in town. THE BOYS! TEXAS BOYS RANCH }amow().emiK>4=04)-atow1).4•04)..amoc

Page 10 WEST TEXAS TTIVES Wednesday, February 16, 1977 call to worship with us each Let us pray for and visit our Luther Williams Receives Scholarship sick and shut in members. Those CHURCH week." The Texas Tech University CEs The Baptist Training Union on the sick list include Sisters Upward Bound program has S ERVE (BTU) will be in charge of church Vylotte Davis, Dolly Howard, selected Luther Williams, a services Sunday, Feb. 20, at 7. Lillie Hall and Laura Jamison. Sister Roxie Reed is still ill at her Dunbar High School senior, as a Mount Olive Baptist Church On Sunday evening, Feb. 27, the Sunday School Department home. recipient of the Presidential Snyder, Tex.—Sunday School will have charge of evening ***** Classroom for Young Americans was called to worship with Bro. services. The public is asked to Mount Vernon United Scholarship. Luther will attend Albert Lewis acting Supt. Classes come out and participate in this the Presidential Classroom in were combined and taught by the Methodist Church special service. Services were well attended Washington, D.C., February Supt. Sis. Bertha Willis. High 19-26. last Sunday morning with out points were given by the pastor, We are the host church for the monthly meeting of the Federa- pastor, Rev. Nathaniel Johnson, The purpose of the Presidential Rev. E.D. Toines. The lesson and tion of Choirs Sunday afternoon, delivering the morning message. Classroom is to offer high school high points were most helpful. students a unique opportunity to Feb. 27, at 2:30. Let us all come Rev. Johnson was guest Pastor Toines delivered the learn about American Democra- out and participate in this speaker at Bethel A.M.E. Church morning message. His text was cy. The Presidential Classroom last Sunday afternoon for the "Be Courageous in God's program. curriculum is designed to totally ***** Stewardess Board. Service." Scripture reading was immerse students in the study of Manhattan Height SDA Church Every Friday evening is prayer from Joshua 14:12. Music was the Federal government. The Manhattan Height Church held meeting and Bible study time provided by the Junior and Senior Presidential Classroom will be their official Convention at New from 6 to 7. All are invited. Choir assisted by Sis. Anniece held in the nation's capitol. This Hope Church Feb. 5. Let us continue to pray for and Hawkins at the piano. Guest speaker was Elder O.A. visit our sick and shut in members will allow students to experience The message and music were a first hand look at government. Jackson of Dallas, Texas. He of the church and community. most inspiring. ***** Luther will interact with gov- ***** brought a beautiful sermon, 'The ernment officials on levels so Luther's trip to Washington, Rising Star Baptist Church Quality Goes in Before the Name Goes On." God has called human Twentieth & Birch Street as to permit personal interchang- D.C. is being made possible The members of our church had es. agencies to be laborers together through the efforts of Dr. Lewis a glorious time in the house of the Church of Christ The Upward Bound project, with Him in the work of salvation. Jones, Dean of Students at Texas Lord last Sunday. The sermon of We had a great week of gospel directed at Tech by Donnie Rolfe, This is no time to criticize. Let not Tech University and the Ex-Stu- the morning, "This is Your Day," preaching here at our church last is an educational program the angels of God who are dents Association of Texas Tech. as preached by our beloved week. We would like to thank designed to assist high school ministering to those that bear the pastor, Rev. J. Phillips. Brother Gibbs and everyone students to develop skills and responsibilities see God's worker Last Sunday morning, we were responsible for making the motivation essential to college It's surprising what a compli- disheartened. Already the diffi- fortunate to have four new meeting and fellowship such a success. ment will do. culties have increased by our members to come to our church. success. The attendance Monday delay. His people shall not become through Friday was 578. There We are happy to report the discouraged and His work He left HOSPITALIZATION MORTGAGE PAYMENT outstanding program sponsored were a total of 13 responses-4 of LIFE - BURIAL CANCER - HEART to languish. which were conversions; one by the Missionary Society last Other guests were Elder Glenn restoration, and 8 prayer Sunday afternoon. Howell and Elder J. Hicks of requests. YOUR INSURANCE MAN One of our own, Rev. J. Battle, Dallas. delivered his first sermon last Mountain State Youth and Pantry items needed this E. L. "LEE" DOSS Sunday evening. His subject was Community Federations will be in month for the pantry is canned "A Secret Reward." It was highly fruits. Let's do our best to 1603 13TH STREET, SUITE 210 Albuquerque, N.M. March 12, LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79401 enjoyed by all. We are continuing 1977. re-stock our pantry. Much of what to pray for him. ***** we had was used up recently. Greater St. Luke Baptist Church Thought: "There must be a lot Our annual forest day dinner of good in some folks, because Mount Gilead Baptist Church HOME 824-2493 OFFICE 763-7344 will be held immediately after none of it ever comes out." "Mount Gilead Baptist Church, church services Sunday morning, the friendly church where the Feb. 27. Come out and eat some Let us not forget our sick and soul and spirit meet. The church sweet meats of the forest with us. shut in members. Those on the where everybody is somebody. We are happy to welcome our sick list include Brother Clarence Listen To The The church extends to members new members, Sisters Mary J. Henderson, Sister Nan Carroll, and public a cordial and clarion Mitchell and Betty Robinson. Sister Arlene Harris, and Brother J. Walters. "SPIRITUAL THE CHRISTIAN CALL NEWS SERVICE (Institutional, Church Promotion & Public Relations) Lubbock School HOUR" Write: Bob Tieuel, Jr. Lunch Menu c/o West Texas Times Monday, February 21 Every Sunday Morning Frito Pie Box 225, Lubbock, TX 79408 Pinto Beans Tossed Salad from Rev. J.E. Judie Chocolate Pudding Cornbread-Butter 9 to 9:30 a.m. Pastor AMERICAN '/2 Pint Milk Jerusalem Temple Secondary Choice Croquettes KLBK-RADIO, 1340 STATE BANK Baked Potatoes Church of God in Christ Tuesday, February 22 Member Club Sandwich • Checking Accounts • Savings Accounts Pork and Beans Buttered Spinach • Automobile Loans • Commercial Loans • Drive-In Facilities • Bank-by-Mail Peach Cobbler '/2 Pint Milk Lubbock, Secondary Choice 1401 Ave Q Texas Hamburger on Bun 763-7061 French Fries Wednesday, February 23 Oven Fried Chicken it's 1 NEWBURN'S Mashed Potatoes Buttered English Peas CASH in a FLASH! lr ....• */ ,.. \ Beatnik Cake . . fo=•;, Hot Rolls-Butter with instant interest E AT • KT. '/2 Pint Milk Secondary Choice instant access 215 Quirt . 765-7029 No Service in Secondary Schools The passbook savings account that pays you the End of 2nd Quarter Thursday, February 24 HIGHEST RATE allowed by law. 30 LB. SPECIAL Hamburger on Bun 10 LB. SPECIALS French Fries Your money earns 51/4 % per annum from the minute 5 Lbs. Roast Tossed Salad you open or add to your LIGHTNING ACCOUNT — 5 Lbs. Fryers 10 Lbs. Club Steak. . $12.90 Fruit Cup Plus you can draw on your account anytime and be 5 Lbs. Ground Beef 10 Lbs. T-Bone Steak. $13.90 Cookie paid interest up to the date you make your withdrawal. 5 Lbs. Short Ribs 10-Lbs. Pork Chops . .$10.90 1/2 Pint Milk 5 Lbs. Ranch Steak Secondary Choice Also you can request automatic transfer in and out of 5 Lbs. Club Steak No Service in Secondary Schools your LIGHTNING ACCOUNT. -4. End of 2nd Quarter Friday, February 25 50 LB. FAMILY SPECIAL 35 LB. SPECIAL No School—Teacher Work Day Come by or call. We'll be glad to help you. $47.90 $33.99 10 Lb. Roast — 10 Lb. Fryers 10 Lb. Roast 10 Lb. Ground Beef 5 Lb. Pork Chops FRAME 5 Lb. Pork Chops 5 Lb. Ranch Steak OF 5 Lb. Ranch Steak 5 Lb. Ground Beef FIRST FEDERAL 5 Lb. Club Steak 6 Lb. Fryers MIND aL SAYINGS:sA,I°N AO,N,D LOANcK 5 Lbs. 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Cut Out of Our Cases 793-2109 4th & Toledo Wednesday, February 16, 1977 WEST TEXAS TIMES Page 11 CLASSIFIECI *ADS MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS JOBS FOR SALE min MEN &WOMEN • • t'* STAMPS OR CASH: $3.50, lamp, cof- PRINCE HALL MASON feepot, paint, cinder blocks; $5.00. 763-6430 Lodge No. 328 humidifier, heater, shelves, fertilizer 620 Quirt West Carlisle Station spreader, ladder; $7.50, Christmas tree; $1 5.0 0, dinette, needs repair; $20.00, MEETING AT 7:30 P.M. dressing table, chest, hair-dryer, bicy- FIRST AND THIRD cle, recliner; $40.00, refrigerator, dollie, IVENS THURSDAY NIGHTS EACH MONTH. tape player, chain hoist; $50.00, clothes EMPLOYMENT ALL MEMBERS REQUESTED TO dryer; $100.00, freezer. 1106 23rd St., AGENCY PLEASE BE PRESENT. 744-8672, 762-2589. James P. Burrell, W.M. William James C. Burrell, Secretary BUSINESS For Job Information With The T.J. Gant, P.M. OPPORTUNITIES City of Lubbock THANK YOU The family acknowledges with deep CALL appreciation the many acts of kindness Earn $80.00 weekly and more at home shown during our sorrow, the flowers, 762-2444 addressing envelopes spare time. For cards and other expressions of sympa- information rush 50 cents and stamped self "An Equal Opportunity Employer" thy, and above all your prayers are addressed envelope to Financial Miracles, priceless to us. Your kindness shall P.O. Box 15129, Fort Worth, Texas 76119. JANUARY WAS THE MONTH—Ray and Shirley Williams never be forgotten. Information concerning employ- celebrated their 6th anniversary, January 15th, with a week in Houston The family of Helen Blackwell UNFURNISHED ment may be obtained by calling Texas where they resided in the Royal Coach Inn! On return, they APTS. 765-6321 celebrated their son's, Ray "Squeaky" Jr., 3rd birthday which was January 26. January has really proved to be a happy month! CORONADO APARTMENTS would like for us to state that PIONEER Young Black 1974 Opel station wagon, $1,750. 2-bedroom unfurnished and not their Center opens at 10 a.m. til 2 NATURAL GAS COMPANY p.m. and furnishes hot lunches at 1972 Plymouth Fury II I $1,395. carpeted. $106.00 per month, 1970 Maverick 2-dr., 6 cyl. std. Equal Employment Opportunity Business Women noon every day. They accept bills paid. $995. 1969 Dodge station wagon, Through Affirmative Action The Young Black Business senior citizens from 50 years of loaded, $695. 1968 Rambler 6 cyl. 1017 E. 29th 763-3510 Women Association of Lubbock is age and up. The Center also automatic, air, $695. 1967 Olds 2-dr. We qualify under Lubbock Hous- ing Authority for Rental Assistance proud to announce the crowning provides transportation, and is hardtop, $395. 1965 Volkswagen TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY station wagon, $595. For information regarding employ- of a new kind of King and Queen involved in all kinds of activities. FOR SALE for East Lubbock. CECIL'S AUTO ment at Texas Tech University The 1977 Valentine King and 1802 Avenue J 2 bedroom, dining room, den, covered CALL 742-2211. Never agree with a speaker or Queen, Mr. Crowell Johnson and Patio. FHA financing. Payments $160 "Equal Employment Opportunity a writer; agree with his facts and Mrs. Susie Williams, were 1964 Cadillac, 4-door, very good con- per month. Stone Realtors, 793-2105. Through Affirmative Action" his reasoning. dition, $400. Phone 795-6647. crowned at the Mae Simmons Community Center on Valentine's Day at 7:30 p.m., in which a social THIS IS IT MAN! was given in the honor of all PARKVIEW APARTMENTS senior citizens of East Lubbock. The senior citizens of the Mae DUDE SPECIAL! 1 Bedroom, Furnished, Simmons Senior Citizens Center $650.00 or Unfurnished CLAIRVOYANT This beautiful red with white vinyl top 1967 Revelations through visions, Cadillac Sedan DeVille. Air, tilt wheel, white- $24.00 per week & Up crystal ball, astrology, inner walls. Owned by a local doctor. Call Owen Gray voices, ESP, finger touching. Bills Paid at West Texas Times. Must sell this week. Tarot, a gift used constructively. 744-3444 Fay Wisestarr 792.0707 763-4291 744-4057 2802 Juniper The West Texas Times will publish a special edition in February during National Black History Month.

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