Dallas County population figures highlight Texas growth in 1950 census
Dallas County reports a 1950 population of 612 318, up 213 754 from 1940. The state totals near eight million as Harris and Bexar counties lag. Kerr remains unreported. Urban growth and rural losses offset by city gains dominate Texas population shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tarrant County
North Texas
Dallas County
Texas
Harris Houston
Bexar
San Antonio
Kerr
Houston
Census Bureau
Bexar County
Harris County
Kerr County
Washington
Navarro County
Burleson
Caldwell
Cass
Cherokee
Coleman
Collin
Falls
Fannin
Fayette
Freestone
Grimes
Hill
Hopkins
Hunt
Kaufman
Lamar
Leon
Limestone
Madison
Milam
Red River
Robertson
Rusk
Shelby
Upshur
van Zandt
Hese
Rio Grande Valley
Andrews County
West
Texa
Orange County
Hidalgo County
Annervon
Arner
Bastrop of
Iran
Castro
Childress
Ain
Cave
Conia
Osea
Isn Gierson
Dale
Dali
Etry
Dea Dalia
Dawson
Dear Smith
Itt
Benanco
Catty
Aly
Dickens
Donney
Faerie
Pisner
Gas
Fiera’ Ings
Aes
Fort Bendante
Brankiin
Ria In
Imes
Haleez Ie
Ueda Harton
Hansford
Hardeman
Pes
Hardin
San An
Hartley Vest
Yale Ia
Hines
Henderson
Break In Electric Lines Causes Power Cut
A break in electric lines near the Wilke Iron and Metal company at 2501 Ave F cut power south of Fourteenth Street between Ave G and Ave Q for 27 minutes Saturday afternoon. The outage, caused by a crane derrick swinging into the line while loading a boxcar, affected zone briefly. Power was restored to most areas in 27 minutes. the nearby break remained 50 minutes offline. Protective equipment at the main substation quickly deadened the lines to prevent injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilke Iron and Metal Company
Ave. F
Fourteenth Street
Ave. G
Ave. Q
George Bunton
Southwestern Public Service Company
Bunton
Rent in Lubbock Shows Moderate Rise in 200+ Family Study
A Texas Tech student survey of 200 Lubbock renting families reports an average rent of 53.61 dollars per month for a three room home with a bath, with utilities paid by about two thirds. The study finds 55 percent unfurnished units, 32 percent in single houses, and an average family size of 2.55 persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Texas Tech
Texas Technological College
William Belich
Charles D. Pickens, Jr
W. T. Clover
Monthly
Labor Review
Pa Lubbock
Smyer Youth Social Held at J H Jackson Home
Smyer residents gathered Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J H Jackson for a social with games and refreshments. Guests included Wanda Spence Jane Willis Charisse Davis Peggy Draughenburg Charlotte Allen Dorothy Gail Jackson Hugh Belew Dan Allen Ronnie Allen Charles Willis Richard Draughenburg Dalrin Draughenburg Derrell Spence Leroy Schulle Melvin Kizer Joe Kizer Bill Jones William Jones Billy Ray Burleson Harvey McDougal Dilbert McDougal Virgil Wynn James Franklin Delbert Rush and Joa quine Jackson.
Housing Survey Finds Most Satisfied With Home Size
The survey shows 75 percent of respondents feel their homes are the right size while 20 percent say they are too small. Thirty five percent have access to a telephone.
VFW to Sponsor Alvino Rey Orchestra Friday Night
The 14 piece Alvino Rey orchestra with Marilyn Sting will appear at the Cotton Club Friday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Proceeds benefit an iron lung fund for the county. Miss King from the King sisters sings with Rey. Tickets sold at Adair Music and Reese Air Force Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvino Rey
Marilyn Sting
Cotton Club
Veterans of Foreign Wars Group
Military Order of the Cooties
Miss King
King Sisters
Rey
VFW
Adair Music Store
Reese Air Force Base
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tex
Avalanche-Journal
Sun
Accountancy
Amarilla
Datta
Hockley
Hopeins
Erty
Hutchinson Atest
Helen
Hosa Dace
Jackson
Liss
Lasper
Shast de
Jett Day
Jefferson
Sim ‘Hore
Te Jim Wee
Johnson Ania
Jones
Kearnee Hoes
Rise
Kendall Sik
Kenedy ‘Ou
Kent
Runnels
Ean iKert Miss Ue
Rusa
Sna Kimple
Saoine
Pein King
Res S'Augustine
Ie San Jacinto
Hieber Atatl
Patricio
Ete Knox
San Saba
Smith
Somervell
Civerty
Starr
Lipscomb
Berlin
Mckennan
BeCultech
Etry Shore
Aris McMtuilea
Teavin
Nae Mason Martin
Trinity
An Ts Tyler
Menard
Val Verde
Iuiases van Zandt
Agin
Montagu
USA
Montgomery
Hinston
Moore
Morrie
Wort Arton
Motley
Willacy
Wolan
Williamson
Vray Nueces
Ain Wilson Wear
Ochiltree
Ain Winkler
Els
Oldham
Palo. Pinto
Panoa
Young
Parker
Zapata
Parmer
Zavala Ain
Io Pecon
Polk
Potter SL Bes
Presidio
Rains
Randall Aie Ui Eset
Reagan
Lor Lie
Real Ais
Roberts
Ania
Ruud
Ruud-Monel
KeyStone-Fleming, Inc
Ave. M
Dnel
Ter
Famous
Thriftmaster
Omar
Glen
Myrick
Vey
Boone & Boone, Chiropractors
Drs. Boone and Boone
Ave. N
Broadway
DIAL
A. W. Blake
19Th ST
Radio Service & Record Center
Alvino Rey Orchestra
Texas Avenue
Lubbock, Texas
Cauley & Welch
Optometrists
Cook
Jerry
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