Teal Derby Champion Heads to Akron for Big Race
Joe Lon Teal of Lubbock departs today for Akron to compete in a major race weekend. Stops include SU rules, Louis visit, the American baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Browns, and a zoo visit. Arrival in Akron is planned Thursday with Bethy Week festivities culminating in the Sunday race at 2 pm.
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Ledttar
Teal
SU Rules
Sheen the Louis
Stoss
Imous Forest Pak Zoo
Chicago White Sox
Browns
5 Park
Columbus
Akron
Joe Lon Teal
J. L. Ze
Lubbock
United States
Canada
Alaska
Panama
Texas
Roy Finley
C. W. Ratliff
Avalanche-Journal
Dan Ratliff
Young Teal
Express
Finley
Eal
Ratliff
E. C. Pool
Tourists to Be Wisely Guided at Shenandoah Park
Shenandoah Park officials announce guided tours to educate visitors on local flora and fauna. The program aims to enhance appreciation of the park’s natural resources and wildlife in a structured, informative format.
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Shenandosh Park
Troubled Elephonids: A Ten Year Review
A brief look at persistent problems affecting a group of elephants over a decade. The account notes environmental stressors, health concerns, and human-wildlife conflict shaping ongoing challenges and uncertain recovery prospects.
Cotton crop carryover and price outlook in 1948 season
The New York Cotton Exchange reports a carryover of about 9.325 million bales for the 1947-48 season, below the prior year’s 10.025 million. The government says carryover is small and movement into government hands has been light as market prices stayed above the loan rate. with a new season starting, prices are closer to the loan level and supply is expected to rise toward about 14 million bales.
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New York
More Home Builders To Face Prosecution
Washington August 7. A justice department spokesman and representatives of four federal agencies met with U.S. attorneys from several districts to discuss complaints and an investigation led by housing expeditor Tighe E. Woods.
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Justice If
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Sillee
Tighe E. Woods
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Lever Brothers cut Spefy shortening price two cents
Cambridge Mass February Lever Brothers announced a two cent decrease in the price of Spry vegetable shortening noting a drop in raw material costs. A similar price cut occurred on July 17. Proctor and Gamble also reduced Crisco by two cents in Cincinnati citing changes in raw materials costs.
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Lever Brothers
Cambridge
Mass
Lever Brothers Company
Proctor and Gamble
Crisco
Cincinnati
Proctor and Gamble Co
Wash Construction Co Names Butler Bldg Representative
Announcement of Nash Construction Co of Lubbock as sales representatives and erection engineers for Butler-built steel buildings. R J Cheatham of Brick and Tile Co announced the appointment. G J Sam Nash and G W Nash are partners. W C Martin Jr will be office manager and sales rep. G J Nash has 20 years in steel manufacturing and erections at Wichita Falls and here. G W Nash is a former Army pilot and former assistant post engineer at Steppard Field. Martin previously worked with Ball Construction Co.
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Nash Construction Company
Lubbock
R. J. Cheatham
The
Brick and Tile Company
G. J
Sam) Nash
G. W. Nash
W. C. Martin, Jr
G. J. Nash
Wichita Falls
Sooa
Steppard Tela
Martin
Ball Construction Company
Butler Buildings Now Served by Local Company
The firm announces it will handle all sizes of Butler buildings including turnkey sales and separate purchases. Airplane hangars, large and small, are also within their scope for customers in the region.
Europe Hosts Largest Array of Independent Nations
Europe comprises a high number of independent states, reflecting a diverse geopolitical landscape across the continent with lasting cultural and political boundaries.
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Europe
Continent
Country Club Hires New Crew by Saint Dives
Country Club announces hiring of a dedicated crew by Mr and Mrs Saint Dives to manage alterations and fashion needs at the club. The edigfashers will be employed to handle wardrobe changes and related services for members.
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Mrs. Saint Dives
Construction awards hit record in July
July 1948 saw construction awards top the billion dollar mark with total contracts at $532,523,941 including roads, schools and small homes. For the first week of August awards reached $20,340,159 with non-residential leading at $15,353,258 and the Humble Oil shop buildings project in Beyton valued at $4,000,000 awarded to H. K. Ferguson of Houston. By law nine states prohibit marrying one’s wife's grandmother.
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Austin
H. K. Ferguson Company of
Houston
Humble Oil Company
Beytown
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Wash Construction Co
Butler Bldg
Dickinson Motor Co
Lubbock, Texas
Dickinson Motor Company
Seabees
Construction Awards
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Printi Ubbock
Ates Ined -Gret
ARMCO
Were
Steelox Buildings
Vow
Armeo Steelzon Poldiag
Beery Leste
Armco Sterce
Broadway
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