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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1947
Page
4
A program at Texas Tech establishes new scholarships worth 100 dollars each. An admissions committee assigns funds to freshmen with a focus on supporting named scholars and coordinating cash awards. The plan involves two admissions members and outlines responsibilities for handling the grants.
County agent reports surface moisture depleted and most non irrigated crops at risk. Dry land sorghum and cotton show uneven vigor though fruiting, with heavy insect damage likely in parts. Alfalfa under irrigation remains steady while pastures and feed run scarce. stock water adequate but harvest prospects uncertain.
A report notes a collision occurred today in Bridlington Bay between the vessel Keila and the J2mo-ton, with details limited to the incident’s occurrence and involved ships.
Navy recruiting caravan names free showings near Thowe Square El Davis in command says Monday at the recruiting van. The initial film The Silent Service plays to an estimated 200 to 900 visitors from Wednesday through Tuesday with five men from the eighth naval district aboard.
The National Park Service reported four people drowned in Lake Superior near Isle Royale. The victims were Mr and Mrs Holmes of Blissfield Michigan their son Fritz and Miss Lacie Pindell of Cambridge Ohio.
Muleshoe announces registration for September 3 as the start date for the new school year. Superintendent W. Cham said regular classes begin the following Friday. New faculty include Marie F Grandy teaching history and assisting the superintendent, with several other hires listed for English and grade levels.
A man’s body was found on the railway near Henrietta Australia 18 miles east of here. The unidentified victim appears to be an older adult and a vulture was observed nearby. Investigators are treating the case as an unattended death and await identification.
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