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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1975
Page
10
Metro Tower on Broadway at Avenue L nears completion with a paved parking area now usable. A 100 space lot adjacent to the building offers parking for tenants and non tenants as finishing touches continue inside the tall downtown structure.
Herb Owens Fabric Center highlights new arrivals and extensive sewing instruction led by Mrs Alma Pinkston. The store promotes wedding wardrobe planning and competitive pricing with strong selection. Metro Tower in Lubbock undergoes renovation by Gaut & Gaut with reflective glass, first‑of‑its‑kind fire detection, and up to 100,000 square feet of rental space on mid to upper floors.
Caprock Business Machines announces new ownership by Ed and Jean Burk at 1919 19th St in Lubbock. Burk brings 26 years of local experience and will continue to offer Olivetti and Underwood service with family involvement including sons Benny and Ed Jr. The firm is a franchise for Olivetti and CI Electronics plus Aero-Print time clocks, offering maintenance contracts, rentals, and in shop service.
The Lub bock store promotes a major Back-To-School Sale with 25 percent discounts on men's shirts and hats, Levis and Wrangler jeans from five to seven dollars, Justin boots at 29.95, ladies boots at 29.95, and saddles at 25 percent off. The ad notes stock for working cowboys, rodeo participants, and general western wear shoppers with BankAmericard and Master Charge accepted.
South Park Inn markets itself as Lubbock's premier motor inn and largest convention center offering 198 rooms including suites and a presidential suite. The Cup n Saucer and Prime Rib Room highlight 24 hour dining and steakhouse menus with a full range of meals and cocktails. Large conventions host events in spacious meeting rooms and a heated pool amid tropical landscaping.
An old advertisement urges readers with hearing issues to stop and call Sonotone of Lubock. It promotes Louise Bills as the contact, claiming the visit could be the most important one.
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