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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1971

Page

4

Abernathy Fete Draws 1,500 Patrons for Independence Day

Abernathy Hale County hosts a day long celebration with a talent show at the high school seating over 1,500 attendees. Lions Club City of Abernathy and Chamber of Commerce spent over $2,000 on events including a flag ceremony ping pong prize dropping and riding club races.

Morris Wilkes Avalanche-Journal Abernathy Hale County Lubbock County Happy Toler Lions Club City of Abernathy Chamber of Commerce Lion Club Yvette Skipper Shana Toler Sammy Hunley City Hall Abernathy Riding Club Pee Wee Rusty Powell Julie Wheeler Gary Goble Vicki Shadden Arlene Shadden Barbara Barton Gold Diggers Tony Lopez Daljana Carlisle

Unions Growing in Ottawa Report Finds Strong Canada Labor Rise

The Canadian Department of Labor reports a notable expansion of unions from a 1970 survey. About 2.2 million Canadians belonged to labor unions, up 4.7 percent from 1969, signaling expanding organized labor across the country.

Ottawa UPI Canada Department of Labor

Seminole Fourth of July Celebrations Mark Reunion and Festivities

About 200 people attended the Seminole third annual Fourth of July reunion at the County Park with a picnic, awards, and a band contest. Santa Anna visitors A H Booth traveled 1100 miles, and Mrs Hattie Patterson, nearly 91, was the oldest attendee. Donkey ballgame and a fireworks show drew 500 spectators. Local Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event.

Big Spring Denver City Seminole Hattie Patterson A. H. Booth Santa Anna Calif Betty Thompson Reeves. Cothes Pauline Ancell Olan Locker Chamber of Commerce Carl Lambert Ernest Lambert Seminole Area

GAMES TOO Holiday Marked By Food Fun In Whiteface

Whiteface residents celebrated Independence Day with a community day at the high school campus. Activities included games races and a pony ride for children with a 9 p.m. concert by The Missing Links and other bands to raise funds for band uniforms. Babe Ruth League playoffs ended with Whiteface players winning the round robin tournament. Sundown league participants also took part.

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