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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1957

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Queen to Tour U S Shows Speaking Charm

The Queen plans a U S tour with open carriage rides in Williams burg and Washington parades. Officials expect her first American speech at Jamestown's 350th anniversary and a red carpet welcome in Washington.

Alan Colonial Williamsburg Washington New York University At Maryland Norman Hartnell Paris Victor Purse U.S Jamestown Aiport Eisenhower

Odessa Man Jailed After Killing Wife

Thomas Yasscoumh Jr., 38, was charged with killing his wife Janie at his father's home. Mrs. Yarbrough died 45 minutes after a stomach wound as deputies pursued the suspect, who telephoned the sheriff to say he intended to surrender.

Qdessa Thomas Yasscoumh Jr Janie Yarbrough Yarborough Slim Gabrel

Bruno von Stults Haus: Weimaraner Earns Bench Championship

In Brownfield, 18 month-old Weimaraner Bruno, owned by Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Stults, earned bench championship and confirmation amid multiple honors totaling around 500 in value. The German-bred dog, officially Leiben's Bruno von Stults Haus, was named best of winners at a 1957 Dallas show and also collected best of winners in a Texas circuit where shown by Roland Muhler of California.

Brownfield Bruno D.C Roland Muhler California Soa Aoy Bruce Stults D.C. Stults Bruce Bults

Weimaraner Breed Adds Noted Shows and Guarded Breeding

The text notes the Weimaraner as a rare U S breed valued in Germany and rarely sold. It highlights regional show results in Houston, Longview, Galveston, Fort Worth and Texarkana, and mentions Mrs Stults leading Region 13 with vows to cull mixed or imperfect offspring. Bruno, at Tsang Po Kennels, gains rising fame.

Won Mesa. Ariz Houston Longview Galveston Fort Worth Texarkana U.S Germany Mra. Stults Weimaraner Club Region 13 Texas Bruno Tsang-Po Lubhock

Employment Agency Reports 148 217 Jobs Filled in July

The Texas Employment Commission reports 148 217 farm and non farm jobs filled in July. About 100 968 placements were farm labor, beating June and July 1956 figures. Non farm placements reached 47 248 with 17 205 women and 2 253 physically handicapped workers.

Employment Agency Austin Texas Employment Commission Today

National Guard cuts drills to save money

The National Guard Association says units nationwide will reduce drill periods in the July to September quarter. The Army National Guard Bureau recommends four fewer drills than last year, with state adjutants general given leeway. Any lost drills can be made up in the April to June quarter of next year as budget pressures persist from summer encampments.

Washington The National Guard Assn Army National Guard Bureau

Auditorium Board To Elect Officers In 1958 Shows

The Auditorium Coliseum Operational Board will meet at 7 30 p m Monday to elect officers and discuss next year shows. It will be the last meeting for chairman G C Dowell and members Joe H Bryant and Dave Sherrill and the first session for new appointees Don L Jones Herbert Brash er and G V Fulton.

Auditorium Coliseum G. C. Dowell Joe H. Bryant Dave Sherrill Don L. Jones Herbert Brasher G. V. Fulton

Suspected Sleeping Sickness Reported in Cameron County

Five new suspected cases raise Cameron County totals to 31 confirmed and 17 probable with one death. Health director Dr. David Cowgill says federal aid decision pending while officials spray the area to kill disease spreading mosquitoes with state help.

San Benito Tex Cameron County David Cowgill

Union Delegates Gather for Lubbock Brownfield Credit Workshop

Twenty two delegates from nine credit unions in Lubbock and Brownfield met Saturday for a South Plains Chapter workshop. Round table and group sessions discussed member service, loan application evaluation, and account methods. Directors treasurers and committee members led groups under supervisor W. E. Inc om Pit president.

Lubbock Brownfield South Plains Credit Unions

Austin Youths Begin 5000 Mile Campout From Lubbock

Four 16 year old Austin high school students spent a night in Lubbock on the first leg of a 5000 mile camping trip. They travel by trailer to Royal Gorge Denver Estes Park Cheyenne Salt Lake City Las Vegas Petrified Forest Yellowstone New Mexico. Alfred Baker is related to Mrs. Ward of 4016 43rd St.

Austin Lubbock Colorado Springs Alfred Baker W. E. Ward 43Rd St Ronnie Baker Jimmy Evans Tommy Caclfield Royal Gorge Denver Estes Park Cheyene Salt Lake City Las Vegas Petrified Forest Yellowstone National Park New Mexico

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