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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1947
Page
2
Activities Leading to Opening Of City Schools Begin Monday. The notice outlines schedule details and preparations for the new term, with emphasis on entry dates and event timing.
MIAMD BEACH reports a near completion of an apartment on a disputed lot as foreman and crew scramble to adjust before a lumber truck arrives. Nelson and Goldstrick observe the site while authorities demand verification of the correct parcel and timing of final framing and paving.
Two portable radios valued at 950 each were reported stolen from 1509 Avenue Q and 4200 block Brownsfield say, owners Kline Nall ina and S N Jones vt Lubbock route 1. A spotlight was also reported stolen from a truck belonging to HR 1 Cates of Plainview parked on M block Avenue. Funeral services pending for Mrs W H Venable of Iswood Calf former Lub resident who died Saturday morning after recent surgery. Survivors include Ott E Collins and Alma Christine Coke and William Sherman Howard Jr. of Plains. A private wedding for Alma Christine Coke and William Sherman Howard Jr. occurred at Rev McCarty's home, 1913 Eighteenth.
Lamesa schools win approval to buy three War Assets Administration surplus buildings. Two barracks will join the high school and provide six and two classrooms plus offices and nurse quarters. The third building will be placed on the colored school campus for two rooms and a combined classroom auditorium.
A statement notes plans for moving to Plains with a scheduled start on Saturday afternoon at 3 p m indicating a relocation of residence to the area.
An ad compilation promotes Barcentrate for rapid weight loss with testimonials from Texans across Route 1 Antonia Waco Weatherford and more. Claims include losses from 20 to 30 pounds without dieting, price of $1.00, and statements of large Texas sales over three years.
In Houston on August 16 a murder and death by own action verdict was returned in the death of Virginia Alles a 29 year old housewife. The shooter George Alles 53 a pharmacist left a note saying she cursed him. Also roomer John Cannan 71 died from a self inflicted gunshot after a pattern of heated arguments.
Crosbyton Public Schools will open on Monday September 1 as announced by the superintendent at a school board meeting. Resignations of band director ack Conoway and teacher Miss Marion Littlefield were accepted. Betty Wallace was chosen to replace Conoway as band director and music teacher. Three faculty vacancies remain and a special board session on August 22 will fill them.
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