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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1948
Page
12
The Texas State Department of Health reports big improvements in city food sanitation over the past year. Lubbock is recognized on the honor roll for high percentages in pasteurization and related safety measures, with 929 percent waste control cited and 95.5 percent methods compliance noted.
Funeral services for Charline Willeby of Shallowater were held with burial in Lubbock Cemetery. A hospital nurse, Mrs Johnell Spencer of Lubbock, reported a fractured back after a January 1 fall on icy steps. Dr Ernest Wallace will attend the Association of American Colleges meeting in Cincinnati January 12 to 14. The Christian Youth Round-Up meets at Shallowater Methodist Church for officer elections and a western recreation program. A civil jury convenes to hear two contested divorces in Judge Pardue’s and Judge Blair’s courts. An 11 year old from Lubbock faces commitment after admitting theft of many checks. The Cooties and Cootietts of Lubbock entertain Amarillo Veterans Hospital patients. Cub Scout mothers hosted 29 scouts at Barrier Roller Rink.
Texas A and M College board authorizes signing a contract of sale with War Assets Administration for land in the Bluebonnet area near College Station. Deed delivery set for January 30 in McGregor. $150000 revolving fund and $50000 operating cash approved for a year of agricultural research. Three honorary degrees to be awarded in June include Chester Nimitz for laws, Arthur C Conner for agriculture, and Eugene Boehne for engineering.
Mary Cornish a 19 year old junior from Commerce has been selected as top beauty for 1948 at Texas State Teachers College ETSTC. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Roi Cornish Jr and was chosen by six judges for the first full page display in the Locust Just before it sheds its skin a make is partially blind.
Market notes from New Orleans and New York show Southern Pacific and Texaco listings with slight gains in middling prices. A 65 cent rise per bale fuels gains in designated southern spot trading as oil shares mix and cattle trading remains steady.
Dallas plans to send planes for the 707th Bomb Squad training. Local flights begin at 10 with two hour periods. This weekend’s flights are local. cross country runs will be scheduled later. Training and instructions will be given by Capt. Jennings. A meeting is set for 7:30 p.m.
Fragmentary OCR notes show names like Bostic and Prankis amid unclear references to records. Context suggests a public or court ledger entry with possibly disputed or denied items. exact actions and parties remain uncertain from the legible fragments.
Wheat prices slip with no. 1 bid at 3.12 to 3.20 while corn holds around 3.18 and oats steady near 1.35. December grain futures show mixed shifts as hogs and soybeans trade in narrow ranges with occasional small gains.
Fragmentary OCR reveals references to candidates for sheriff county clerk and treasurer. Mentions re election terms for judge commissioner and various offices. Includes names like Louie Moots and Corley and hints at precincts and local offices with scarce specifics.
Crosbyton set funeral rites for Mrs. Beulah Huckaby 72 with service at 2 p m today at Crosbyton followed by burial in Crosbyton cemetery. Elder C J L Bolinger of Lubbock to officiate assisted by Lee Bolinger of Dimmitt. Burial directed by Marr Funeral Home of Ralls. Survived by two sons W T Huckaby of Ralls and A S Huckaby Crosbyton a daughter Mrs D fe Crosbyton a granddaughter G W HerSen two great grandchildren and a brother W M Purdy of Crosbyton.
Midland reports show four of seven local children treated for a mystery illness are discharged. Doctors suspect a type of influenza as health officials warn of a continuing threat though spread seems to ease. All Midland schools reopen Monday and restrictions on public gatherings for young children are lifted.
Washington reports mounting anger over the winter fuel oil shortage as residents protest and officials plan a special meeting. The Council of State Governments urges Congress to act quickly to secure adequate supplies while federal mediation weighs oil barge and harbor tanker crew issues in New York.
Marshall residents face two price points for coffee a seven cent cup or a five cent cup amid nickel price discussions. The note highlights ongoing talks about raising prices to a dime. In other economic data, the article mentions extensive copper ore mining progress near Butte Montana with over seven thousand miles of tunnels.
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