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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1949

Page

5

Temporary Injunction Against Littlefield Doctors Granted

District Judge C D Russell grants a temporary injunction restraining Dr O W Still of Littlefield from practicing medicine or surgery in Littlefield until a hearing on a permanent injunction. Plaintiffs Dr C E Payne and Dr I T Shotwell allege Still violated a Dec 22 1947 employment contract restricting him from practicing within 50 miles of Littlefield for 10 years after leaving their employ.

Plainview C. D. Russell O. W. Still Littlefield C. E. Payne I. T. Shotwell, Jr Payne Shotwell Payne- Shotwell Hospital Still Littlefield Medical Payne-Shotwell Hospital J. R. Coen F. W. Jones Littlefield Medical Clinic Littlefield Hospital Crenshaw

Manford Emerges as Front-Runner for Texas House Speakership

Rep Durwood Manford of Smiley appears to hold the inside track for the Texas House speakership as 110 of 150 members pledge support. Opponent Joe Kilgore of McAllen remains in the race while the House votes by secret ballot after lengthy speeches. The race marks the first full contest for speaker since 1935.

Lloyd Larrabee United Press Austin Durwood Manford Smiley House of Representatives Manford Kilgore Joe Kilgore McAllen Coke Stevenson Robert W. Calvert W. O. Reed Dallas House

County residents own over $18 million in savings bonds

The Lubbock County community holds 18,820,000 in U S Savings Bonds earning about 518,000 annually. Texas statewide bond sales in 1948 total 196,448,587.25 with 1,936,828.25 from this county. Series E bonds accounted for 71 of Texas totals.

Lubbock County U. S Harry Owens Dallas Odie A. Hood County Savings Bonds Lubbock Owens Texas

Cocker Spaniel Club Elects New Officers

Ww. K. Patterson named president of the South Plains Cocker Spaniel club at the first 1949 meeting held at 402 Ave. Q. Harry Howie is vice president, Elizabeth Beco secretary-treasurer. E. K. Nail and H. H. English join the board. Committees include Nail with Stew art as co-chair, English with Paschall, and Stewart publicity chair. Meeting date moved to the first Monday. next meeting February 7.

Ww. K. Patterson South Plains Cocker Spaniel Club Ave. Q Harry Howie Elizabeth Beco E. K. Nail H. H. English Patterson B. E. Stewart Cecil Paschall

Plans For Annual Fall Show Of Dahlia Society Discussed

Discussion of preliminary plans for the South Plains Dahlia Society fall show featured the first 1949 meeting at Mr and Mrs James Samson home. Work for the year and soil preparation for planting were discussed. Samson showed color movies of his dahlia garden from last year to 25 members present. New members introduced were Mr and Mrs Jack Creel Mrs Millard F Swart and Frank Moss.

South Plains Dahlia Society James Samson

Ex-Lubbock County Commissioner Edgar Gray Dies

Edgar E. Gray, 66, former Lubbock county commissioner and long-time Lubbock resident, died Saturday at Plainview sanitarium at 10:20 a.m. He had suffered a stroke on December 21 and had lived in and near Lubbock from 1924 to 1945 while serving as precinct commissioner.

Lubbock County Edgar Gray Plainview Edgar E. Gray Lubbock Plainview Sanitarium Gray Lub

Avalanche Barber College marks second year in Lubbock

Avalanche Barber College completed its second year of operation in Lubbock and reports over 200 graduates in two years with 41 students currently enrolled. Owner W. B. Meeks notes the six month program prepares graduates for the state barber exam and offers courses in scientific barbering and light therapy. The school, affiliated with the Journeyman International Barbers union, is state and Veterans Administration approved for veterans' training. Funeral services are set for 4 p.m. Sunday at Lemons Funeral Home chapel in Plainview for a local figure, with burial in Plainview. survivors include the widow and two daughters.

Lubbock Barber College Broadway W. B. Meeks Journeyman International Barbers Union Veterans Administration For Veterans’ Training

Arp Fruit Stand Manager Dies in Blaze

ARP Jan 8 M H Roberts about 65 burned to death today when the fruit stand he managed burned seven miles from Arp on the Henderson highway. Firemen could not determine escape issues. The stand blazed when discovered shortly before 11 am. Survivors include his widow and several children, all living at Lindale.

M. H .Roberts Henderson Highway Roberts Lindale

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