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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1958

Page

14

Home Sales Surge as Duplexes and Homes Change Hands

The week saw extensive activity in local real estate with multiple homes changing ownership through J. W. Chapman & Son Eastman Collins Realtors Buddy Hughes Co and Jennings Lewis. Listings include brick veneer and frame houses across 32nd 33rd and 58th streets with three bedrooms living rooms and garages many with central heating beamed parana pine den spaces and fenced yards.

Bith St 3.W. Chapman & Son S4th St Shelby Hammock Kent McKnight 32Nd St Marvin G. Gilbert Jack ‘Eastman Eastman - Collins Realtors 87Th Raymond Mize Troy Sponaugle 37Th St Bill Barnett Co Buddy Hughes 33Rd St T. C. McLain L. W. Baldwin Kenosha James W. Moyer Jr C. Lewis J. W. Chapman & Son 28Th St Richard V. McVay J. Harold Chapman C. L. Brock Jack Eastman Eastman- Collins Realtors Brock B. H. Brookshire Eastman-Collins Realtors 49Th St al Smith Pantel Cecil E. Jennings Inc Harvey Howard 64Th St Jennings & Lewis Ray Pace S4th William H. Holmes Joe D. Hart 27Th St Richard R. Wright H. H. Slader 57Th St Dick Mosley Buddy Hughes Co Cherry Avenue Eastman-Collins Jarvis William C. Thompson Ann Dunn Jack Thomas Jimmy West

Two Bedroom Plan Offers Unified Space and Style

Hiawatha Estes presents Plan No. 2601 a two bedroom home emphasizing depth and light with a bay window stone fireplace and unifying living dining and kitchen areas. Features include built in appliances step saver service access cedar shingle roof cross ventilation and four large closets. Plans cost 7 50 for the first set and 5 for each additional set with delivery in two weeks four months pricing and ordering from Northridge California.

Carl S. Peppard 54Th St Ray Pace Hiawatha Estes Ward P.O Northridge Calif

Pioneer Natural Gas Income Dips in 1958 Stock Report

Pioneer Natural Gas Co and its subsidiaries report a 12 month net income of 2 853 1048 ending June 30 1958. First half 1958 income trails 1957 due to irrigation sales decline of 1 866 910 amid higher rainfall delaying pre plant watering. Empire Southern Gas Co added to Pioneer effective March 1 1958.

Pioneer Natural Gas Co C. I. Wall Wall Empire Southern Gas Co

Future Building Hinted Dallas Texas Contracts Rise

June 1958 Texas construction contracts totaled 234.81 million up from June 1957 with non residential 43.29 million up 31 percent residential 76.75 million up 27 percent and heavy engineering 114.77 million. First half 1958 contracts reached 1.016 billion up 10 percent from a year earlier per A W Kitchens of F W Dodge.

Dallas Texas A. W. Kitchens F. W. Dodge Corporation Dodge

Real Estate Transfers on Cherry Street

M Berryhill transfers properties to buyers including 225 Cherry to Charles Weidman 219 Cherry to Kenneth Fowler 223 Cherry to Jerry Holmes and 221 Cherry to Augusta Schults Jennings Lewis sold the homes in this transaction confirming the conveyances and new owners.

M. Berryhill Leroy J. Bates Jennings & Lewis Cherry Charles Weidman Kenneth Fowler Jerry Holmes Augusta Schults

Tech Memorial Park Rebranded as Tech Memorial Mausoleum

A sixty acre tract within city limits, formerly Tech Memorial Park, is now Tech Memorial Mausoleum Inc. The $500,000 real estate deal flags broad development potential with 23,000 burials mapped and 22,000 spaces undedveloped. Expansion plans add 30,000 spaces to the site. Buyers include R. P. Brown of Lubbock and W. R. Reid of Corpus Christi. James A. and William Curry remain managers. Dan K. Sandifer drives sales and Mrs. Elizabeth Barnett handles hostessing and bookkeeping.

Tech Memorial Park Tech Memorial Mausoleum, Inc R. P Bob) Brown Lubbock W. R. Reid Corpus

Thirteen Local Insurance People Pass Examinations

Thirteen Central American Life Insurance Company employees have passed 16 Life Office Management Association exams, per LOMA. Names include D. B. Branum, Kenneth Burton, Connie Daniels, Mildred Denham, Anne Green, Jim Holder, Tottye Howell, R. H. Lynas, T. R. Marshall, T. J. Rollins, Beth Smith, Juanita Boggs, and Clara Jones. A separate tally lists fifteen staff with 36 exams, among them Thomas J. Rollins, vice president, Robert H. Lynas, controller, Branum, assistant controller, and Troy R. Marshall, secretary.

Central American Life Insurance Company Life Office Management Association Institute LOMA New York D. B. Branum Kenneth Burton Connie Daniels Mildred Denham Anne Green Jim Holder Tottye Howell R. H. Lynas T. R. Marshall T. J. Rollins Beth Smith Juanita Boggs Clara Jones Thomas J. Rollins Robert H. Lynas Troy R. Marshall

Girl Dies With Mother In 130-Foot Falls Plunge

BANFF Alberta AP A six year old girl Cheryl Anne Kischuk of Edmonton died when she and her mother Mrs Joseph Kischuk plunged over a 130 foot waterfall near the resort town. The mother swam to safety and was rescued two hours later at the base of the falls.

Banff, Alta Rocky Mountains Bis Cheryl Anne Kischuk Edmonton Joseph Kischuk

Investors Inc Authorized FHA Agent for Local Loans

Investors Inc of Lubbock has been approved as an authorized FHA agent. The firm can issue FHA insured loan commitments locally within 2 to 6 days from application. CAP aims to speed processing with local appraisers and inspectors, benefiting builders and buyers in West Texas areas.

Investors Inc., of Lubbock Federal Housing Administration FHA Chas. H. Read Washington Read West Texas

German tourist beds rise in hotels and homes

The West German Federal Statistical Office reports more bed capacity for tourists with 37,182 hotels offering 631,748 beds and private homes providing 255,916 overnight accommodations for visitors.

Wiesbaden Germany West German Federal Statistical Office

Tiny Clothes Moth Has Huge Appetite

A tiny moth larvae, about a half inch long, damages vast portions of homes causing one billion dollars in yearly insect-related losses. They rot clothing, blankets, carpets, furs, and even piano velvet. The article advises aerosol moth proofers for direct garment treatment and frequent reapplication to closets and storage areas to prevent staining and odors.

Two-State Search For Ex Convict In Elopement Case

Irving man Coy Hubert Herrin was wounded in a shotgun altercation after James Sistrunk a former convict opposed the elopement of his step daughter and the victim s son Sistrunk fled pursued by authorities across state lines as Herrin 50 was found to be in good condition with gunshot wounds to his left arm upper body and eye and the victim s son Coy Herrin Jr 23 witnessed the confrontation outside the Herrin home

Dallas Irving Hubert Herrin James Sistrunk Herrin Sistrunk Eugene Herrin Coy Herrin Jr C. J. Wirasnik

Man Shot in San Antonio Feud Case Claims Life

Carlos Rubio, 26, a five time ex convict, was shot and killed Friday night in what police call a recurrence of an old family feud. One man was arrested and officers hunted for his brother in connection with the killing.

Fend SAN Antonio UPI Carlos Rubio

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