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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1947

Page

2

Oklahoma Professor To Speak At Museum Session In City

Oklahoma professor Dr Hale will speak at 8 p m Friday at the museum building session hosted by the association of old timers and guests. Dr Holden will discuss chuck wagon supper plans with a $1 biscuit contribution. Reservations go to James G Allen dean and secretary of the association. An oil painting by Mrs was presented at the banquet with her husband as guests.

Oklahoma City Iton Hotel James G. Allen of Oklahoma

Andrews Sisters Rise From Adversity to Stardom

Hollywood April 12 Ten years after Decca paid fifty dollars for a debut record the Andrews Sisters recall their rough start in 1937. Pat Laverne and LaVerne describe near ruin as managers avoided costly bookings yet the trio endured and became a 15 year staple known for lively shows and Las Vegas appearances. A note at end mentions a Rome rebellion ending in a truce amid Milan merchant threats.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Andrews Decca Pat Las Vegas Karaingo Laverne P. S

Freight train car counts rise from 1925 to 1945

The average length of U. S. freight trains increased from 43 cars in 1925 to 52 cars in 1945, reflecting longer loads and evolving rail operations.

U. S

Local News Briefs From Lubbock Area Community

Tax clinic hosted by Tabork County Bar Association praised as valuable. W E McAlister returns to Santa Fe hospital in Clovis NM after Easter visit. A son born March 22 to Mr and Mrs Dennis L Minden of Seattle named James Wesley. Lubbock Classroom Teachers council to hold spring meeting at high school Thursday evening. Death in Memphis shocks Mrs L Downs sister of Amarillo. Nine new houses valued at 42500 added in April. permits total 1335400 for year. IOOF to confer degree of friendship on ten candidates Monday night at 1913 Ave K. Funeral services set for Earl Grant Orr in Altoona PA. Dallas Texas Liquor Control board official visits Lubbock. Military ball at Hotel Lubbock with ROA ROTC guests. Carl Hansen orchestra.

el Iding de Vane IOOF Ave. K Raymond E. Orr Mineteenth Altoona Earl Grant Orr F. C. Geen Dallas Dallas District of Texas Liquor Control Board Vin Chase Eeputy Lubbock Hotel Lubbock Reserve Officers Association ROTC Tech ROA BOZG Carl Hansen

Diamond Jim Suffering Stomach Ailment Claims

A brief note references Diamond Jim and rumors of stomach or uterine parasite issues, suggesting uncertain health concerns and doubtful prognosis for the subject.

Diamond Jim

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