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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1956

Page

5

Princess Margaret Turns 26 Amid Public Debate On Marriage

Princess Margaret Rose of Britain nears 26 amid questions whether she will marry after renouncing Peter Townsend last year. Observers note her duty focus, fewer parties, and a sheltered social life, with mixed sympathy and ongoing public interest in a possible match.

Fred Doerflinger London Margaret Rose Great Britain Margaret Peter Townsend East Africa Kent Duke London Town Meg England Townsend Peter Sode Isle of Skye Britain

Two Die Seven Hurt In Panhandle Crash

Two people died and seven were injured in a two car collision east of Claude Texas. The deceased were Mrs. Walter Floyd Rhoades of Dallas and Mrs. Laura Barker aged 38. The Rhoades family, including Walter and two daughters Barbara Lynn 10 and Suzanne Louise 13, were injured along with four occupants from Denver.

Amarillo Claude Walter Floyd Rhoades Dallas Laura Barker Denver Cola Rhoades Wh, Rhoades, Jr Barbara Lynn Suzanne Louise

Mexico favors barter deals to acquire fishing vessels

The Navy Ministry favors barter with Japan Sweden Norway Denmark and the Netherlands to trade surplus cotton for small fishing vessels. Officials estimate 200 to 400 vessels could be obtained while the government plans to buy all unsold Mexican cotton abroad.

Mexico City Navy Ministry Japan Sweden Norway Denmark Netherlands

Marriage Licenses and Civil Actions Listed in District Records

A compiled list shows marriage licenses for individuals from Lubbock, Matador, Slaton, and surrounding areas, including John Keith Knight with Lora Allen Kennett and several others. The document also records civil cases across multiple district courts in Lubbock County, including breaches of contract, divorces, and damages involving local firms and individuals, with cases presided by named judges.

John Keith Knight Lubbock Lora Allen Kennett Terry Lane Garrett Yvonne Lois Hampton Lupbock George Clark Carter Ona Beth Parker Lorenzo Robert Stanley White Siaton Margaret Ruth Rieselmayer Vernard Thomas Alexander Lub. Bock Patricia Ann Pipkin Matador U.S. District Court Joseph B. Dooley Besser Co Texas Concrete Blork Co Lubbock, Inc

Hartford Deionizer Delivers Demineralized Water On Demand

A Hartford company introduces a compact pressure operated deionizer that attaches to any faucet and produces demineralized water at up to 2 gallons per minute. The device replaces bulky mineral free water containers and is marketed locally in Hartford.

Hartford Conn Hartford Company

Registration Dates Set For New Lubbock Students

Supt Nat Williams announces registration windows for new and moved pupils in the Lubbock Independent School District. Elementary pupils enroll Sept 4 from 8 30 a m to 3 p m while junior high begin Sept 4 and senior high Sept 5 with schedules available in homerooms 9 to 10 a m for Montorey Hick Sebosh. Bus riders follow normal routes and classes start 8 45 a m.

Lubbock Independent School District Supt Nat Williams Lubbock Moantorey Hick Sebosh Stafof Tarbbock Unbar

Three Kansans Die as Plane Strikes Power Line

A private plane crashed 15 miles southwest of Wakeeney killing three Wichita residents. Floyd Howard and Lucille Jackson were identified on the bodies. the third victim was believed to be Mrs. Howard. Light rain and fog were reported at the scene.

Wakeeney Kan Wichita Floyd Howard Lucille Jackson Howard

Damage Suits Brought Against Laredo Publisher Are Dismissed

Forty-Ninth District Judge R D Wright Friday dismissed damage suits by C B W Dick and A W Gates against Publisher William Prescott Allen and the Laredo Times. The defense contended the March Times item was not libelous and did not refer to plaintiffs. Bath cases were consolidated by agreement. plaintiffs gave notice of appeal.

Laredo Forty R. D. Wright C. B. W. Dick A. W. Gates William Prescott Allen Laredo Times Allen James Kaazen The Times Bath

Frank Tuttle Gins First 1956 Bale in Brownfield

Brownfield August 18 Frank Tuttle a Terry County farmer living near the Johnson community ginned the county s first 1956 bale of cotton at 916 p m in the South Gin Inc. prize winners in the Jaycee contest will learn total prizes on Tuesday. The 453 pound irrigated Paymaster bale was Tut tles first time winning the prize.

Brownfield Frank Tuttle Terry County Johnson South Gin Inc Tuttle Tututle

Kansas judge allows news photos in courtrooms

Pratt Kansas District Judge Clark Wallace granted news photographers permission to take unlimited pictures in his court as long as no flash bulbs are used or disruptions occur during trials. He becomes the first Kansas judge to open courtrooms in four counties to photography saying careful photographers do not degrade the court or erode public respect.

Pratt, Kan Clark Wallace Wallace Kansas

Food substitutes: eggs cheese fish and dried beans

A column notes that eggs cheese and fish serve as excellent meat substitutes and that dried beans and peas are also good alternatives. The piece emphasizes versatile protein options.

Asthma cure praised by patient at Texas clinic

A Chicago woman writes she suffered for ten years with asthma until Dr. Simmons in Littlefield Texas treated her. She reports dramatic relief and credits the doctor with curing her, claiming this is the only treatment that could help her. She signs as Mrs Anna Jordon.

Glen Simmons Littlefield Texas

Treatment Doctor Simmons Heals Patients Nationwide

A speaker reports asking Dr Simmons when to start and being told to begin immediately. Within hours the patient felt relief from suffering and has since referred hundreds of patients across the United States to Pr Simmons, all experiencing improvement.

Dr. Simmons United States Pr. Simmons

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