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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1947

Page

3

Son Returns From Brink After Miracle Trial

Baton Rouge man Tony Museo recalls a 41 year old miracle as his son Lucien, gravely ill, nearly died. An unknown visitor, later identified as Boyd, offered help, and Lucien recovered. The stranger had served in the Navy, born in Lubbock, previously with the Avalanche Journal Publishing Company.

Baton Rouge Tony Museo Tony Lucien Tad Susay Tevert St. Amico Pinea Tbock Yonaboru Okinawa Boyd Lubbock Avalanche -Journal “Publishing

Winners announced for Forensic Tourney at Bowling Green

At Bowling Green State University the post war Forensic Tournament of Pl Kappa Delta announced winners across categories. Women's extemporaneous honors went to June Bost Carey of the pati ie Paul Minn at Hamilton Mary Hardin Baylor College Tex June Szosz Michigan State and Julie Martin Southwestern Louis ear Sabai corto of 79 ef without defeat. Mary Hardin Baylor College also took top in Women's debate with superior rating and one defeat.

Bowling Green Bowling Green State ‘University June Bost Careey Oe Paul Minn Hamilton Mary Hardin-Baylor College Tex June Szosz Michigan State Julie Martin Southwestern Louisear Sabai Corto Wesleyan Wake Forest N.C

Lubbock Boys' Club Hosts Open House Week

The Lubbock Boys' Club announces an open house during special week at 2323 Ave K. Officials and members will present programs at civic club luncheons, with ongoing athletic activities. Since its 1944 founding, the club has grown from 1,051 members with 728 current members, funded by local sponsors including the American Business Club. the staff now includes five, led by athletics directors J L Lea and Pat Farris, with officers and board members named.

Ave Civic Club Optimist Kiwanis Topool Lubbock Boys’ Clubs of America, Inc Wilson Vernon L J. L. Lea Pat Farris Forienberry Marion Sanford Gradie Bounds John Halsey Ray Farmer C. A. c. Homer Hinsley A. W. Young Don Reeder Harry Morris

Fertilizer Spreading Demonstration Planned

A fertilizer spreading demonstration was announced with a conditional note. If winds are high or rain occurs the event will be cancelled, officials said.

West

New Tub Heating Rises as Bath Warms Up Industry

Business Week notes a new bath innovation heating the tub rather than the water. The system warms tub and bathroom through in-tub heating coils and specialized piping.

New York Wfi Business Week

Local Boys' Clubs Display Planned at Hardware Store

Eight local boys' clubs will exhibit in the show window of Sher rod's Hardware Store, showcasing youth activities and community programs.

Sherrod’s

Chinese Communists Besieging Ball Center

Report from Peiping on April 12 says shells fell near Shih-Kiachwang as Communist pressure mounted. Officials evacuated, railway_station at Changting captured, and Reds reportedly held Shihkishwang at the junction of Peiping-Hankow and Tsingtao Taiyuan lines. Government planes attacked to slow drives in Shansi and Yellow River regions.

Peiping Shih- Kiachwang Paping Chgngting Shihkishwang Peiping-Hankow Tsingtao Taiyuan Yangki Shansi Yellow River

Plowers See Plastic Preservation Method Unveiled

Gainesville Florida. TheUniversity of Florida experiment station reports a method to dehydrate botanical specimens and preserve them in clear plastic. The process resembles making plastic book ends lamp bases and lamp adornments with real flowers, opening new craft applications.

Gainesville Fla University of Florida Experiment Station

New Wipe On Paint Thrilling Thousands

DAB is the new miracle paint for automobiles sales by mail or dealers across the Texas Panhandle. It applies by wiping with a powder puff and leaves no streaks or lap marks. Guaranteed for two years and insured by Lloyds of London not to chip crack blister peel or fade. 16 colors listed and priced at 5.95 a quart with COD options and free literature.

Lloyd’s of London Texas Panhandle C.O.D Lubbock Gow Lubbock, Tex

Sanders School Hosts Friday Night Auction and P T A Events

Sanders school held a Friday night gathering to discuss school and organization progress. A Glee Club projection by Miss Marya Yooten was presented, with faculty and auctioneer Coleman Cowan assisting Mrs CH Tindel, president of the P T A unit. An Easter paster party at 1001 attracted patrons, and visitation day is set for April 18 under P T A supervision with all parents invited to attend classes.

Poten Glee Club Marya ‘Yooten Coleman Cowan CH Tindel P-Ta

Regularly Scheduled Coastal Sleeping Car Service Marks 1948 Start

A coastal sleeping car service began in the United States on March 31, 1948, marking a regular transportation link. The milestone reflects postwar rail expansion and enhanced luxury travel options.

United States

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