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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1947
Page
2
A garbled report notes that Labor Day weekend may see strict enforcement of highway laws. The piece mentions a Friday to Monday stretch with intensified patrols and potential penalties for violators. No clear names or locations are legible.
A 1947 traffic safety report highlights declining death rates despite rising traffic and harsher enforcement. It credits better speed control, law enforcement, and improved engineering such as medians separating opposing streams. The piece cautions deaths still rise with drivers and urges faster adoption of safer highways.
Kerrville August 30 Mrs Amanda Catherine Eckles marks her 100th birthday recalling memories from Lincoln era. Her father built the fog and frame building in Sangamon county where Lincoln opened his first law office. She recalls Lincoln visiting her parents in Christian county when she was seven. Her eldest child is 75 and her youngest living with her is 59. She believes happiness comes from religion industriousness and kindness.
Morton postmaster authorized to establish Rural Route 2 starting October 1 with daily service except Sundays and holidays. Route will cover 57.55 miles. Residents may qualify by installing approved mailboxes or filing written agreements to share boxes. postmaster to report weekly ahead of route establishment.
Lamesa business houses will close on Labor Day after a chamber of commerce vote. Sixty one favored the closing and forty seven opposed. No public celebration is set, with residents likely to stay home. The State Highway Patrol urged careful driving to prevent accidents.
Dr. Doyles at the Texas Tech college teacher placement bureau announces twelve new fall placements bringing total placed to 73. Residents named include Joyce Hendrick in Lamesa, Frank Wentz in Brownfield, Opal Moore in Corpus Christi, Byron Autrey in Pasadena, Velma McConnell in Lubbock, Carrie Bier in Santa Rosa, Thayne Amonett in Matador, LaNelle King in Amherst, and Christine Fillingim in Atomia.
Science enables the deafened to hear faint sounds with a palm sized device. It requires no battery pack and weighs little. Beltone offers free descriptive booklet and home demonstration without risk.
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