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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1946

Page

11

Australian tag team match set for arena bout night

Bobby Burns and Al Getz team up against Wayne Martin and Ace Abbott in an all star tag match after a dispute over a previous semi final. Referee Lou Garner disqualified Abbott last week, sparking a challenge and a plan to settle with a four man Australian tag match next Wednesday at 8 15.

Bobby Burns al Getz Wayne Martin Ace Abbott Lou Garner Abbott Martin Allen Detton Polo Cordova Mexico City George Curtis Vicksburg, Miss

Cleaning a Washing Machine with Vinegar Water

To remove a hard water deposit from the bottom of the washing machine, rub it clean with a cloth dampened in vinegar water.

Local Births Report From Lubbock Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Warren Carter of 3203 Avenue L report a son born at 1 14 pm Saturday weighing 8 pounds at Lubbock Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Howard Keith of 2420 Thirtieth on report a daughter weighing 3 pounds 3 ounces born 7 18 am Saturday at West Texas hospital. The father is a salesman for Keeton Packing company. Mr and Mrs Cloyd W of 2608 Hoeth First on report a son weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces born 55 45 87 m Saturday in hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Campbell report a birth of a daughter weighing 4 pounds uu maces

Warren Carter Avenue L Lubbock Memorial Hospital Howard Keith West Texas Keeton. “Packing Company Jumrow Robert Campbell Tae

Texas Captain Receives Army Commendation Ribbon

Maj. Gen. Frank A Keating acting U S deputy governor for Germany awarded the Army Commendation Ribbon for meritorious service since V E day. Capt Del Perkins of Valley View apartments Brownsville Texas reported receiving the honor in Berlin.

Berlin Frank ‘A. "Keating U. S Germany Todaay Tibbon del’ Perkins Valley View Brownsville Tex

Miami Open Golf leads with Snead on pace

In Miami on December 7, top players vie for the $10,000 Miami Open. Sam Snead shows deadly accuracy and steady puts to build a round three lead alongside Ellsworth Mines and Jimmy Demaret of Houston. E J Harrison of Little Rock and Johnny Palmer of Baden, N C, sit near the top with scores around 202 to 205. George Fazio of Los Angeles and Freddy Haas Jr of New Orleans are tied for fifth at 205.

Miami Fila Chipiyth Sam Snead Champio Ellsworth * Mines Jimmy Demaret Houston E. J Dutch) Harrison Little Rock Johnny Palmer Baden N. C George Fazio Los Angeles Freddy Haas, Jr New Orleans

Preliminary Plea In Property Dispute Recessed By Court

The City of Lubbock and defendants Franklin D. Brown and Charlie Lockhart await a December 30 recess for a preliminary plea in abatement. The case seeks a mandatory injunction to open Nineteenth Street from Texas Avenue to Avenue A by removing obstructing structures. The defense urges joining about 20 property owners due to a proposed highway dispersal system with federal and state involvement.

G. V Purdue Lubbock Franklin D. Brown Charlie Lockhart Wichita County Nineteenth ‘Street Texas Ave Ave Lockhart and Brown Vickers and Vickers Ave. H Ave. A Ave.: A Vaughn E. Wilson Crenshaw

City Zoning To Be Studied For Lubbock Expansion

The zoning committee of the City Planning commission will study Lubbock heavy industry warehouse and wholesale districts to expand them under rezoning. Mayor Clarence A. Bestwick announced after a joint meeting with the City Commission and Planning Commission at City Hall Saturday morning. They noted needs for new dock space and that current ordinances sometimes limit construction. Steps to correct the situation are expected. Planning committee members include Homer D. Grant, J. Harold Murdough, J. T. Krueger. Also present were Mayor Bestwick and City Commissioners John Spikes Fred Childress J. Ray Dickey planning officials and city staff. IONEER TEXAN DIES New York Dec 7 Owen Payne White 67 pioneer El Paso resident died at veterans hospital from chronic illness. White lived at Cutchogue Long Island NY.

City Planning ‘Commission Lubbock Clarence A. Bestwick City Commission Planning Commission Hall J. Harold Murdough J.T. Krueger Ioneer Texan New York Owen Payne White el Paso Tex Veterans Hospital Cutchogue Long Island N.Y

A. A. Stagg Quits Pacific Coaching for Advisory Role

Amos Alonzo Stagg resigns as football coach at College of the Pacific to take an advisory post at Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania working with his son Amos Alonzo Jr. He rejects a consultant-in-athletics offer, says he will stay active on the playing field, and notes 55 years of coaching to guide young men.

Stockton Calif Amos Alonzo Stagg College of ‘the’ Pacific Susquehanna University Pennsylvania College‘of the Pacific Tully C., Knoles University of Chicago Amos Alonzo Jr Susquehanna Susquehanna Board of Directors Selinsgrove College of the Pacific Chicago Pacific

Lubbock Infant Dies In Hospital Saturday

Terry Lee Hood two year old son of Mr and Mrs B J Hood of Lubbock died at 610 pm Saturday in West Texas hospital of toxemia caused by acute laryngotracheobronchitis He had been ill two days Funeral services set for 230 pm Monday at Seventh Street Church of Christ with John R Freeman officiating Burial in Lubbock cemetery Plains funeral home in charge Survivors include grandparents Mr and Mrs J E Hood Plainview and Mr and Mrs J S Myres 2724 North First Lubbock

Terry Lee Hood B. J. Hood Lubbock West Texas Seventh Street Church of Christ John R. Freeman Plains Funeral Home J. E. Hood Plainview J. S. Myres North First

Mother Of Lubbock Man Death Victim Dies At 63

Mrs. Onis Forman 63 of Teague died at 11 30 am Saturday in a West Texas hospital after months of illness. She will be sent to Teague for services at 2 30 pm Monday with burial in Teague cemetery. Survivors include two daughters Mrs W L Ward of Baytown and Mrs J A Stevens of Stillwater Okla a brother J R Chumney of Dallas a sister Mrs W H Avey of Highland and two grandchildren.

Stillwater Okla J. R. Chumney Dallas W. H. Avey Highland

Body of Lubbock Man To Be Brought Here For Burial

Body of Charley V. Noble, 78, of Lubbock, who died Friday in Chicago, is being shipped to Lubbock for burial. Rix Funeral Home will handle arrangements. Noble, a retired farmer, had lived in the area about 20 years.

Charley V. Noble Lubbock Chicago Rix .Funeral Home Noble Area

Railroad Employes To Meet At Slaton

Slaton residents hear a meeting called for Tuesday at 7:30 PM in city hall to discuss the railroad retirement act. R Phillips, Santa Fe personnel representative from Amarillo, will head the discussion.

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Littlefield Edwards County Stone Studio Grapplers Ohlenbusch Oil ‘Company College Phi Mitt Penne Eberhard Joe Smith Roland Tuftly A. A. Stagg Post ‘M College of the Pacific John Wesley North Texas State College Texas Avalanche-J Asia Minor Aristophanes Ial Lubbock Mar Slaton Cook Health Institute W. B. McCaleb M. W. Cook Masseur Santa Best Tire Buy FISK Shook Tire Company 15Th Street Texas Avenue
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