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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1968

Page

11

Lubbock County to open bids and hear county business

Lubbock County Commissioners Court will open three sets of sealed bids at 10 a.m. Monday for prescription service welfare department year, typewriter repair and service year, and acquisition of a new jury wheel for the district clerk. They will also act on two civil defense items including transfer of county radio units to city civil defense and location of civil defense headquarters. Representatives will discuss furniture for the Legal Aid Society office near the new county law library. They will consider trail marker purchases for the Texas Plains Trail totaling 468 dollars and appoint a member to the City-County Welfare Board. Other items cover routine uses of county equipment on soil conservation projects and right-of-way smaller matters.

Laibhock County Commissioners Court Welfare Department Commissioners Lubbock County Arch Lamb Iieass

Tax Office Totals Rise as December Collections Lead

Tax rolls show 83.07 percent paid at state county and water district offices by December 31, with city and school collections at 54.70 and 54.73 percent. For the first three months of 1967, total state, county and district collections reach 2,394.46 and city school totals near 3,676,929.80 and 4,885,291.40 respectively, amid a $3,541,819.08 county roll and $8,703,378.08 city roll. Delinquent taxes face a 1 percent penalty plus interest if unpaid in February.

Lubbock County Water Control

Clovis City Race Fields Eight For Three Open Seats

Eight candidates led the field for three open seats on the Clovis city council in a multi candidate race. Notable contenders included Chick Taylor Jr. unopposed in District 9, incumbent W A J Carter seeking support, and L D Alexander, manager of the local enterprise, with other contenders mentioned in the filing.

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Coal A Race Car Event Involving LH LOTTE In TN

A fragmentary report notes a coal related HS event in Tennessee featuring LH LOTTE. Details are unclear with scattered acronyms and partial names. Further readable context points to a game or meet at a seat location and potential contact numbers or codes.

Sofas Chairs and Bedroom Sets in Drexel Sale Listing

A cluttered sale sheet lists various Clyde Pearson Landmark sofas in olive and blue tones along with a 86 inch traditional sofa and other chairs. Also advertised are a Drexel Rapport dresser with mirror, a queen size bed, and matching bedroom pieces with prices and color notes.

Clyde’ Pearson

Deadline Near Voter Signups Enter Final Stretch

The 1968 general election registration period nears the January 31 deadline. Citizens may register at the county tax office in Lubbock or the deputy tax assessor’s office in Slaton, with forms also available via special deputies, banks, utilities, stores, churches, and the League of Women Voters’ Voteswagon. Registrations may be submitted in person or by mail. many outside workers will register relatives upon return of supplies.

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