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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1961

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Salt Formation Poses Farming Challenges in Texas Rivers

Plains farming areas face seepage and salt springs along bed rivers in Texas. Readings near Ratan Creek Justiceburg Rough Creek and Red Rivers show salt layers several feet thick. Officials warn remedial work is costly and beyond current scope, with potential factory packaging of salt cited. Emergency FHA loans approved for sea farmers. loans extend to Quay County Nicaragua economic concerns noted.

Salt Springs Ratan Creek Justiceburg Rough Creek Texas Brazos Brazos River Baker Red River Oklahoma Clinton P. Anderson Joe A. Montoya Thomas Morris New Mexico Farmers Home Administration FHA Quay County

Crosby Farmers Union In Membership Drive

The Crosby Farmers Union reports progress on a local membership drive. Spanish influence and Latin American visitors discuss connections to Texas history, with students from Uruguay and Mexico exploring museums in Lubbock and Plainview. Deadline for nominations for Citizen of the Year is February 7, with the award ceremony set for February 16.

Funloe Cosmopolitan Co Ubal Jesus Salas Mexico City Chapultepec Crosby Farmers Union Uruguay Texas Tech Cabeza de Vaca Ralls Lorenzo The Muses Texas Mexico South America Prunette West Texas New Spain Yaman Plainview Nomi Chamber of Commerce Office Mgr Charlie Young Charles V Francis Abalob G. H. Sandy Lubbock

399 Animals In Hereford Show Opens For Judging Today

The 15th annual Junior Livestock show for Deaf Smith County opens with a record 399 animals entered in Hereford. Judge Dr. M W Callihan of Texas A M will oversee judging, with Jack Howell Dim mitt auctioning the stock Saturday at 1 p m. Divisional chairs include Dwaine Walker Homer Brumley and Charles Berry.

Hereford Deaf Smith County Dwaine Walker Homer Brumley Charles Berry M. W. Callihan Texas A&m Jack Howell Dimmitt

Negro II Convicted on Bribe Charges

James Taylor a Snyder resident was found guilty of attempting to bribe an officer and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary in a case tried Thursday in the 18th District with Sterling Williams presiding. An all male jury heard the case. Deputy sheriff Keith Collier testified that on Oct 31 the defendant offered him a $150 bribe.

Snyder James Taylor 18Th District Sterling Williams Atty Wayland G. Hol Keith Collier Scurry County

Gas blast victims in poor condition prompt immunization drive

Seagraves residents were urged to bring children to a free immunization clinic set today from 1 to 3 pm at Methodist Hospital. Two Andrews men Earnest Linton and Arthur Goocher suffered critical burns from a gas pocket explosion near an oilfield two days earlier. County nurse Ann Foster said victims remain in poor condition. vaccines against diphtheria tetanus whooping cough smallpox and polio will be offered by local physicians and volunteers.

Seagraves Andrews Imbeen Gta Cine Fos Iter

Opera Concert Slated Tonight By Hobbs Group

Hobbs, Special The Little Music Theatre presents an 8 p.m. program at Hobbs High School auditorium as the second concert of the 1960-61 Community Concert Association season for Leal County. Principals Shirlee Emmons and David Tb lead the troupe. The program features Die Fledermaus and The Song of Norway with Grieg music, plus parts from Phony and fa ork Cy Coots Core, Detroit Symphony, and Santa Fe Opera.

Hobbs Little Music Theatre Hobbs High School Asm Leal Shirlee Emmons Groupe David Tb Johann Strauss Norway Grieg Phony Detroit Symphony Santa Fe Opera

Japan to establish earthquake research institute

AP reports Japan will create an earthquake research institute next year to train international scientists in seismology, advancing global cooperation in earthquake study and preparedness.

Earthquake Institute ‘Tokyo Japan

Midland 4 H and FFA Livestock Show Set

Midland announces the annual 4H Club and FFA livestock show will run March 6 and 7. About 100 animals are expected to be entered in judging. The Midland Optimist Club will donate the building for the two day exhibition open to area 4H and FFA members.

FFA Midland Farmtra of America Chamber of Commerce Midland Optimist Club Optimist Club Midland County Livestock Alan

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