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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1950

Page

7

Horses Make Comeback As Hobby Spurs Local Trade

Lubbock residents revive horse interest with joy in riding and breeding. Sheriff posse horses show improved quality via selective breeding and training. Prices for a good horse run 200 to 1000 dollars plus 20 to 30 monthly stable costs.

Panhandle South Plains Fair Lubbock County J. M. Mullins Mullins Sheriff's Posse Roy Faubion James A. Stinson Walker Stinson Houston Chicago St. Louis Bob Pace

Wichita Falls Oil Executive Dies From Car Crash Injuries

Joseph I. Martin president of Wichita River Oil Co and River Oil Corp of New York died from crash injuries after his car hit a train near Waurika Oklahoma. He had homes in Wichita Falls and Riverdale New York and commuted by air.

Wichita Falls Joseph I. Martin Wichita River Oil Co River Oil Corp New York Martin Waurika Oklo Riverdale N. Y

Guill To Speak At Young GOP Foundation State Convention

Rep. Ben Guill of Texas to speak at the Young Republican Foundation state convention in Galveston. The one day event precedes the State Republican convention, with afternoon remarks by Dr. August O. Spain of Texas Christian University. The reorganized group has grown from 200 to over 2,000 members since March.

Galveston Ben Guill Texas Young Republican Foundation Thorp Andrews Federation Guill August O. Spain Texas Christian University Department of Government Texas Young Republicans Andrews Tony Frilous Houston Robert Nogueira Baeville Jules Jack Tancred San Antonio Bill Kelley Fort Worth David Brune Anna Bob L. Jones Tyler

New Shaped Charge Shells To Be Fired From U S Tank Guns

An Army spokesman says shaped charge shells for 90mm guns are en route to American troops in Korea. The shells, tied to tank armor penetration, may extend range against Red tanks when used in 99mm guns and new Patton tanks.

U. S Washington U.P Korea

Lubbock's First Saloon Went Broke

In early Lubbock a lone saloon on Main Street failed after a local option election. George M. Hunt recalls residents voting dry with only two votes statewide, reflecting the town's founding era when whiskey faced local limits.

Lubbock George M. Hunt Plains of Texas Hunt

Brief News Mix From Here and Nearby

The sheriff reports Denver City man Benjamin Brock, 30, serving 30 days for drunk driving after transfer by Yoakum County Sheriff Ike Toler. St Marys Hospital treats F A Cannon for glaucoma in the left eye after surgery. Mertzon youth Sylvano Cantu, 20, charged with child desertion, sent back to Lubbock from Hereford. Mr and Mrs Joe Pickle of Big Spring visit relatives in town including Randall Rix at 29406 Twenty-first. East Broadway Methodist Bible school starts tomorrow for ages 4 through 16 with sessions 9 to 11 am through Friday featuring study crafts and refreshments.

Benjamin Lafayette Brock Denver City Ike Toler Yoakum County Sylvano Cantu Mertzon Lubbock Hereford Joe Pickle Gary Tommy Big Spring Randall Pickle Bible East Broadway Methodist Church

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