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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1947

Page

4

Simple Divorces In Chihuahua Rivaling Reno

In Juarez, Mexico, divorce laws in the state of Chihuahua enable quick divorces seen as a Reno rival. Proceedings hinge on residence, mutual filing, and fast timelines with limited grounds including adultery cruelty or insanity. The process varies if a case is contested and may involve 3 to 30 days for notice before a decree.

Chihuahua Juarez Reno Arez Mexico Peir Rodrigo Quevedo Coipeahua Paso Laraine Day Bree Leo el Paso Kathleen City Merle Oberon Harry Tansee Betty Lentenavise United States

Deafened People Seek Clearer Hearing Aid Demonstration

The piece discusses a council backed device claiming to aid hearing, promising a full demonstration. It cites Rodrigo Quevedo and mentions Mexican divorce costs and recent Juarez divorces among celebrities, noting legal reciprocity and recognition issues across borders.

VA Promises Speedup Of Veterans Checks

VA official C E Pickens says a new Treasury aided system will speed subsistence checks for veterans on GI Bill programs. Most receive by month’s end with about five percent delayed to the 4th or 5th as the cut-off moves to the 27th. He warns veterans to avoid calling the regional office if checks exceed five days late to prevent further holdups.

Forest Administration C. E. Pickens Pickens Treasury Department Kens Manos

Scheduled Chest Meeting Delayed By Quorum Shortage

A planned Chest meeting was postponed due to lack of a quorum. Officials determined no business could proceed until enough members are present, delaying any official actions.

Sixty Cent of Usivers of of World War I

A fragmented line reports a wartime figure related to World War I, mentioning a unit or period and a monetary or percentage figure. The readable data highlights a numeric reference and a broad wartime context without clear names or dates.

Pioneer Resident Of Levelland Is Dead

Levelland Texas January 35 special Last rites for Mrs Sallie Beck man 890 language restaurant at Lav sre sat pe 8 weer e af AT ne et The Plains Funeral bi stack Lar nae at She heme son in ro She are one 8 tone Seotina two years e Wamonds ately twe 7e of Lubbock I will officiate at Mrs ee s services is survived by daughters Mrs G T Adams a ad Tittoeat Lubbock me Keil Levellan Bockman Ranger 17 and great grandchildren four ceatareat acendenit had lived on the Oa eerth death about 90 years ago

Levelland Sallie Beckman Plains Wamonds Lubbock

Burglar Loses Part Of Scalp In Dallas Garage Robbery

Dallas police report a 20 year old burglar who nicked his scalp on jagged glass during a garage break in. Patrolmen Chambless and Tuttle linked the scalp injury to the suspect who later sought hospital treatment after a payroll robbery attempt. The owner had removed the payroll before the burglar smashed the window.

Dallas W. P. Chambless P. J. Tuttle

Grand Lodge Commerce Group Address Listed

A fragment notes a commerce or grand lodge group addressing an unspecified audience or meeting location. The readable text provides limited details on the organization and purpose.

On of Commerce The Grand Lodge Emmerce Gr Cine

Building Permits Totaling 382 565 For Year So Far

Building permits issued in the week ending Saturday reached 192 500 pushing year to date totals to 382 565. The largest permit went to Southwestern Bell Telephone for a two and three story addition at 08 10 Broadway. A veneer residence at 3203 Twenty seventh was valued at 15 000. J T Jenkins contractor led in permits by authorizing six residences at about 5 000 each.

Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Broadway J. T . Jenkins

Fort Worth Woman Fatally Injured in Auto Crash

Mrs. Eula Mae Gaston, 50, of Fort Worth died after a car struck her group including her son John Gaston and daughter-in-law Helen. The son and daughter-in-law suffered leg and hip bruises. The incident occurred last night in Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Eula Mae Gaston John Gaston Helen

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