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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1956

Page

3

Plainview voters weigh highway water clash again

Plainview residents again consider the water contract and Highway 87 route after a recent defeat. Abernethy blames opponents for losses while Formby claims most drivers want downtown access. Officials anticipate another water vote if the authority offers a similar contract and suggests potential bid for rejoining the authority.

Plainview Abernethy State Highway Commission Marshall Formby Here Hale Center Highway Commission Highway Department el Paso Street Columbia Street Formby Avalanche Journal U.S. 87 Old City James A. Pruitt Hood W. H. Irby T. §. Stapleton J. C. Edmiston George Taylor Haskell Ware M. B. Hale Walker M.H. Vardeman Moce New City Erica Commission Ites Dan Miller A. Bryce Huguenin Water Authority Jean

Algerian Battle Near Dieurf Ends as Rebels Suffer Losses

Official dispatches report the clashes in the Nementcha mountains near Dieurf reduced rebel forces with about 100 rebels killed while French losses totaled around 20 killed and 20 wounded. The engagement, tied to a larger bid for more troops to quell the revolt, was believed finished.

Dieurf Nementcha Algeria

Area School Elections Set Regional Turnout Records

Voters across districts named new trustees amid high turnout. Springslake Shallowater and Seminole reported strong participation with incumbents winning seats, while Smyer and Sudan districts saw reaffirmations and close contests.

Turkeys Independent School District returns unopposed slate

Local election coverage shows incumbent candidates in Turkey Independent School District winning easily as David Guest and J D House ran unopposed. Turnout around 75 votes with Edmonson noting typically higher interest in other districts. In Wellman and Whiteface districts, multiple incumbents were reelected amid varied vote totals and new trustees. Silent areas and scattered results across nearby communities reflect a light, restrained election day.

Srur Spur Independent School District B. G. ‘Nunley Nunley Raymond Powell Country School Board Smyer School E. St Clair Sudan Leroy Cole All Burnett Watkine Eith” Sil Ea Fred. Wilson Amherst Turkey David Guest J. D. House Tovan Turkey Independent Edmonson Barlot Wellman Wellman School Board Carl Golden Delmo ‘Adair River Stier S Womack Marley Victor Walla Y. Townsen Santa Fe Whiteface Townsen E. C. Whites Marvin Lasater Thoth M.D. Sides Farmer Bert Lerkett Oll Field Pumper C.H Connie) Powell Low Rae J. W. Billa

Tom S. Lubbock Students Earn Second In Spetition

Tom S. Lubbock High students won second place in Spetition with a scene directed by Mrs Betty J McGhee. Cast members included Blair Hancock Oldham Johnny Oldham Preston Maynard Bettye Jane Fite Roberta Brown and Wanda Kale with stage managers Bob Vaught and Cris Robertson. Monterey students were directed by D M Howell and performed The Long Christmas Dinner with cast Jane Shawver Jeanett Taylor Whiteford Lynn Jimmy Sinclair Sarah Beth Nelms Jon Page Barbara Underwood Marci Lynn Ty Hobbs.

Tom S. Lubbock Setene Midland High Eell Gerald J. Ralston Odessa Monterey Lamesa Big Spring A Jdent Milton Leach Texas Western Colfere el Paso Betty J. McGhee Ms Blair Bob Hancock Jimmy Oldham Johnny Oldham Preston Maynard Bettye Jane Jane Shawver Jeanett Taylor Whiteford Lynn Jimmy Sinclair Sarah Beth Nelms Jon Page Barbara Underwood Marci Lynn Ty Hobbs

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