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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1947
Page
8
The 50th Legislature opens with urgent debates on creating a first class university for African Americans and redrawing legislative districts. Governor Stevenson seeks pay raises for rural teachers and state employees amid a pending building program for public higher education.
Open board meeting of the Lubbock county American Red Cross chapter set for Thursday January 30 at 7 30 p m in the Hilton. Officers and two board members will be elected and 1946 activities will be outlined. Current officers include W C O Mara Kendall and W Pearson plus Mrs W J Price. Directors serve three year terms with Ivy Savage and C H ene completing terms.
Johnny Perdelwitz of Oakville use his fists, feet, and a terrier to kill a fox raiding his parents farm. He faced the animal when he could not reach a gun and earlier in the year he killed another fox without firearms. His father Max Perdelwitz commented on Johnny’s habit of not having time to retrieve a gun.
H H Blalock installed new officers for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows led by Noble Grand W A Holeman and included Kemp as left scene supporter. Committees announced cover finance initiation entertainment and monthly cycles with officers named for each role. The next regular meeting is scheduled at 7 30 o clock Monday in the hall.
Virginia Ann Henry of Donna wore a dehydrated alfalfa dress at the Fiesta Fresh Produce show in Mission. Photographers focused on the gown as its unique material drew attention from the audience and judges. First prize went to Mrs. Donald Bentsen Wilowy of McAllen for a 25 bushel tangerine gown requiring 1,200 hours of work and costing six dollars. Second prize went to Anna Dean Carlile of Mission in a corn husk skirt and tangerine peel bodice.
State Representative John J Bell of DeWitt county announced a Texas House bill to outlaw mass picketing. The measure defines mass picketing as more than two people within 300 feet of entrances or other pickets, with fines from 25 to 500 dollars and up to 90 days in jail for each violation.
Dr. Chase S. Thompson joins the Angelo Clinic as a member of the eye ear nose and throat staff at the Medical and Surgical clinic in San Angelo. He previously served on the West Texas hospital staff since August and earlier in 1987 before practicing in Tohoka. He is married with two children.
The article notes a contestant named Amber performed on stage and earned third prize, marking a notable result in the competition.
Mrs. C M Waugh and Miss Charley Jackson left Lubbock for Louisville after recent visits and family matters. A Dodge City birth places a son to Mr and Mrs Jay Alvey, with maternal relatives notified. Items include theft of tarpaulins tools and a Mercury engine stolen from a well. A check fraud case nets $25 plus costs in county court.
A massive 60 foot whale carcass washed up on a local beach. Officials examined the carcass for cause of death and planned removal. Residents observed the slow decay and the lingering odor along the shoreline.
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