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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1947
Page
4
A fragmented note mentions Liberty threatened amid unclear context. Names and places are unreadable, with stray phrases suggesting a public danger or warning but lacking verifiable details for a full report.
Ropesville School plans a September 1 opening with an assembly. A statement from a senator and local officials underscores readiness and the district’s commitment to a smooth start amid uncertain factors.
The 4-H group concludes a short course with an assembly at noon and a closing session. Instructors and visitors are introduced by WN William son. Certificates of attendance are presented by Forrest Beat, agricultural editor of the Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman. The program included group study and demonstrations on feeding and pest and disease control.
The R. Rev. W. Bertrand Stevens, 62, bishop of the Los Angeles Protestant Episcopal Church, died yesterday in Los Angeles following a throat operation performed four weeks ago. He was born in New York City in 1864 and served the diocese for many years.
A capsule of local items notes the Allen Bros American Lesson reste meeting at Legon Hall 910 Texas Ave with Kagan asst commander and Dudles Hen rque as program chair. Fagan to preside in McCabe absence. Braniff unveils service-advance hotel reservations in Chicago with Palmer House Stevens and Sherman rooms to be reserved. George Berry and family depart for Fort Worth to join American Legion train to the national convention via New York, Washington DC, Indianapolis and New Jersey. Also announced is a Sunday night community singing at Mackenzie park featuring No Greater Power and led by R. S. Roberson. Charles Lemons recovering after tonsillectomy at Plains Clinic.
In Brownfield August 23, the Terry County Fair announced October 23 24 and 25 as the three day event at the Jaycee grounds. McKinney, fair chair, said T. J. Tidwell shows are booked and open October 18 for a week. Lions club oversees finances while fair association runs admin plans. Local exhibits and stock show plans are highlighted with 4 notes on organizers.
Levelland will publish its first city directory sponsored by the Hockley County Herald and Sun-News. The edition lists adult residents and is expected to be ready for general distribution within two weeks.
Mrs Cole Bradley of Turkey Texas is visiting at the home of her brother Garnet Reeves at 2510 Twenty-first Street. The Levelland Junior Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the city’s population with a centennial event.
In Laredo authorities seized 150 pounds of marihuana along the Grande Riverbank. Three men were arrested and are being held by federal grand jury officials after a hearing conducted by Commissioner Frank Yo. The case involves customs inspectors reporting a marijuana find in the area and charges related to distribution and use in cigarettes.
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