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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1948
Page
6
Officials from the Lubbock county chapter of the American Red Cross said a call for another registered nurse had been received from the polio center at Edinburg. They urged qualified individuals to contact the chapter for consideration.
A Mexican man, about 40, was killed in a knife fight near a Brownfield tourist court in Terry County. Sheriff Murry investigated, with Ida Mae, a 30 year old Negro woman, held in Austin to help identify the victim. The body at Brownfield Funeral Home described the man as 5 feet 5 inches, 125 pounds, with tattoo designs of a scorpion on the left arm and Cupid on the right.
An item notes bond reductions and postings for local cases including W. C. Humphrey for forgery and C. E. Lynn’s court actions. It also mentions a 4:45 am disturbance, a man tapped under the chin, a second offense at 5:25 pm, and several firecracker disturbances with drunkenness complaints. A bike theft and a hold request from Terry county are included.
Four Texans died in traffic accidents Friday and Saturday as a long holiday weekend began in Texas. J Claude Hightower aged 68 of ck and Jimmy Yates of Kermit were killed when their car overturned near Roscoe. Col L Connett aged 48, a retired officer, and a 53 year old Dallas caretaker were electrocuted while handling electrical wires.
Mrs Castle, wife of J W Castle of Lubbock, died after drinking poison at home in Morrows addition. The death was ruled by District Attorney Lloyd Croslin as related to marital issues. She was survived by a four year old daughter Jacqueline two brothers and two sisters. Her father was a Mexican official and former Vera Cruz governor. The husband planned divorce but she objected. The poisoning occurred after she kissed her child goodbye and was taken to Lubbock Memorial Hospital where she died.
A confidential survey criticizes administrative practices and equipment layout in the fire department. It recommends building a new substation near College avenue and Third street, more fire plugs, better water distribution, a modern alarm system, stricter inspections, and a new city fire marshal with due process. An additional electrical inspector is urged. the report will be discussed at the upcoming city commission meeting.
Crop officials report about 000 acres remain in cotton in the Lubbock area. The area could total 700000 bales, possibly over 1300000, with yields similar to 1937 pushing above 1500000. Lubbock suffered the heaviest hail losses, about 50000 acres, Crosby county 30000, with 38000 irrigated in Lubbock county yielding 11 to 15 bales per acre last year.
The piece outlines Eisenhower momentum in New Jersey Michigan Texas and other states with delegates backing or wavering on Truman. Iowa Illinois and Pennsylvania show mixed support while Truman holds many pledged delegates and hopes to secure the nomination on the first ballot.
A series of birth notices from West Texas hospitals lists newborns with weights and times. Notable entries include daughters born to Porter, Thetland, and Cook families and sons born to Watson and Johnson families, with ages and occupations of fathers where provided.
Hale Center, a town of 1500, welcomed over 10000 visitors for the annual Fourth of July Homecoming. The Lions Club sponsored the event with funds for a new Boy Scout hut. speakers, an indoor dance, and a fireworks display topped the lineup. Local organizers included Walter Struve Ras Ritchey and Lee Carter.
A doubleheader baseball game starts at 7 30 p m Monday shifted from afternoon to avoid soap box derby conflict. Also today Level land rodeo finals at 2 and 8 p m, Miss Lubbock contest at 8 p m, and a Buffalo Laxes fireworks show after dark. Prizes include a July trip to Port Arthur for Miss Texas. City parks program limited to Mackenzie area. fireworks banned inside city limits with enforcement warnings.
Local Lions officials announced Saturday that vacancies remain for three or four couples on a Pullman trip leaving Lubbock July 22 for the Lions International convention in New York City. Interested members should contact club officials or secretary Groves Denman. The journey runs via Washington with a day in the capital and returns August 2 through Niagara Falls and Chicago.
Reports say Rep Smathers was asked to head the party speaking bureau but has not decided. Governor Dewey sails to his Pawling farm for rest as Republicans prepare for renewed campaign energy in September. An advance guard of Democrats meets in Philadelphia to draft the platform amid civil rights tensions.
Residents of Post vote by more than two to one to issue 600000 in revenue bonds split 200000 sewer and 400000 waterworks. Of the sewer bonds 109 voting against 262 for and 200000 total. water bonds 109 against 262 for. Funds to be used for sewer and water system upgrades with revenue covering debt, not taxation. Mayor J T Herd and commissioners state indebtedness unchanged.
A missing two engine DC-3 plane carrying 15 aboard including eight Americans is sought east of Mexico City. The aircraft radioed it would arrive in ten minutes and sighting reports from Vera Cruz indicate a plane on the ground near Jalapa. Names of passengers include Vern J. Staley and Augustus F. Russell among others.
State Treasurer Jesse James reports a June general fund balance of 65.97 million and total state funds of 168.55 million. Ad valorem tax cuts reduce property tax to 37 cents per $100 valuation next year as revenue receipts reach 428.87 million with expenditures at 345.48 million, while oil tax receipts hit a June all time high of 8.31 million and motor fuel tax up nearly seven million.
The 1991 to 105 vote authorized a strike at Sim mons company, a maker of beds and bedroom furniture. United Mine Workers and hard coal operators held a weekend session in New York to push for a new contract amid serious disagreement. Milwaukee report notes right wing members gained full control of Allis Chalmers UAW local for the first time in 11 years, with Duane Pat Greathouse confirming control of all offices and the bargaining committee.
Last rites for Ethel Stanford age 79 will be read at 3 p m Sunday at Enochs Baptist Church. Burial in Morton cemetery with Rix Funeral home of Lubbock handling arrangements. She had lived with her children at Maple and Muleshoa in recent years.
Port Worth field notes show cattle prices Firm for week, highs reached with steers and yearlings 25.00 to 32.00, cows 21.00 to 24.00, calves 26.00 to 30.80, sows 23.00 to 24.00, feeder pigs 32.00 to 28.00. Sheep and lambs advanced with feeder lambs 16.00 to 22.60 and yearlings around 16.00 to 30.00. Wheat, oats, corn, and sorghums also listed with mixed moves.
In Chicago markets, WHEAT remains weak due to a large corn crop, CORN drops sharply from weather effects, with Pats July weak as corn breaks. SOYBEANS slide while other grains hold roughly steady. Sugar and mittles show nominal steadiness.
Eugene C. Cluss and Miss Charlotte Clare Jehimsxt listed with Mr James M. Rice as related parties. Property frame residence located at 2008 Second Street with a valuation of $8,300.
The body of Pfc. George Edward Lott of Slaton will be brought here July 9 for a funeral in Englewood cemetery on Sunday July 11 at 3 p.m. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He died in the Pacific theater December 27 1944 and is survived by his wife Addie Jo Lott two brothers W W Lott and William L Lott and his parents Mr and Mrs E M Lott of Slaton.
A 1400 worker strike at the Pan American refinery in Texas City was postponed for ten days at the request of federal conciliators J. E. Pennell and Edward Jackson.
Rodeo event draws about 2,000 fans per performance over Friday and Saturday at the Levelland arena. Final program scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday features calf roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, and steer riding results from Saturday night including Toots Mansfield and Whitey Scott. Women’s Club float wins parade prize. Mason and Company take second, First National Bank and Levelland State Bank third.
Soviet occupation chief rejects Western demand to lift the Berlin blockade date after a brief top commanders conference. The American Air Force reports a record 184 flights delivering 675 tons into Berlin in 24 hours. Western officials announce a new currency rule limiting wage payments in the western zones to 250 percent of wages in the new mark. Diplomats expect a tripartite protest to Moscow as Sokolovsky declines to budge and London drafts a joint note.
Belle Kimmel 89 a Glen Rose resident died around 8 a m at her daughter Mrs Frank Locke in Tokio Brownfield Funeral Home reports She had been visiting relatives in West Texas for weeks and fell ill days before death Services are scheduled for 5 p m Sunday at the Brownfield Funeral Home chapel Elder Joe his correction of Brownfield Survivors include Mrs and children.
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