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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1954

Page

7

Wartime Hydrazine Aids Medical And Industrial Fields

A colorless liquid hydrazine used by Germany to power rockets is now produced in the United States for nonmilitary uses. Matholin Corp and partners lead scale production, with derivatives aiding tuberculosis and high blood pressure treatments, antihistamines, antibiotics, vitamins, and plant growth regulation. Maleic hydrazide slows grass growth and deters sprouting in onions and potatoes, while other derivatives serve as insecticides and in boiler water treatment.

Steven V. David New York Germany Matholin Corp Mathieson Cemical Corp Olin Industries, Inc United States Matholin Naugatuck Chemical Division United States Rubber Co Naugatuck

Rites For Father Of Leroy Land Set

Funeral services for Chester Land 62 father of Leroy Land will be held at 10 a m Tuesday at the Fogle West Funeral Home in Houston. He died at 1 a m Monday in a Houston hospital. Survivors include another son Arvey Land who lived in Lubbock before enlisting in the Air Force and is now stationed at Laredo.

Houston Chester Land Leroy Land 31St St Fogle-West Funeral Home Arvey Land Lubbock A! Force Laredo

Littlefield Crop Duster Lands Plane Safely After Gear Loss

Littlefield pilot J. T. Haire lost the landing gear of his crop dusting plane when he struck a small building on Frank Carver’s farm while spraying cotton. He landed the crippled craft without injury as ambulances and fire units stood by at the airport.

Littlefield J. T. Haire Haire Frank Carver

False Teeth Hold Firm with PASTEETH Powder

PASTEETH is an improved powder for upper or lower plates that keeps false teeth from sliding or rocking. It is non acidic and helps prevent odor while keeping wearers comfortable. Get PASTEETH at drug counters for firmer, steadier dentures.

Buckingham Palace mum on Queen pregnancy rumors

Buckingham Palace refused to comment on a New York Daily News report claiming Queen Elizabeth II is expecting her third child. Court sources say the story is unfounded and no cancellations of engagements have occurred, though the paper cites palace sources and notes new doctors were appointed.

Buckingham Palace London New York Elizabeth II New York Daily News Daily News Elizabeth Palace

Hamster Acey Brushes Teeth Sparingly

Bristol Myers Laboratory researchers in Hillside New Jersey use Acey the hamster as a guinea pig to test toothpaste ingredients. The report notes Acey dislikes tooth brushing, reflecting common young animal reluctance. Lebanon will install an international bazaar in its Beirut airport project.

Acey Bristol Myers Laboratory Hillside N.J Lebanon Beirut

Grandma Moses Offers Advice to Eisenhower

93 year old artist Grandma Moses tells President Eisenhower to keep trying and you will excel me before you are 93. She notes she began painting late in life and has gained international fame. She replies to a note from Eisenhower calling her a real artist and offers encouragement about his own work.

New York Grandma Moses Eisenhower Look Magazine Dwight Eisenhower

Contest Opens Next Week for Lamesa Fiesta Theme

A contest to name the Fiesta de Lamesa theme for September will begin early next week. Last year's theme was Hands Across the Border. The $25 prize is awarded by DeWayne Davis, Chamber of Commerce manager, as the Fiesta aims to be the most extravagant event yet. Howard Maddox, Fiesta general chairman, said plans include inviting nearby towns to enter parade floats during Mexican Independence Day festivities.

Lamesa DeWayne Davis Chamber of Commerce Dawson County Fair Howard Maddox Chamber

Services Set For Longworth Woman

Funeral services for Mrs. Augusta Schubert 79 longtime Longworth resident will be at 4 p m Tuesday at the Longworth Methodist Church with Rev Roy Patterson Roby and Rev Jack Slaughter Sweetwater and Rev Jack Hall Longworth officiating Burial follows in Longworth Cemetery under Bolger Funeral Home Snyder She survived by three daughters five sons two sisters four brothers and many grandchildren and great grandchildren

Longworth Augusta Schubert Fisher County Longworth Methodist Church Roy Patterson Roby Jack Slaughter Sweetwater Jack Hall Bolger Funeral Home Snyder Schubert Fayette County Hamlin Leo Hinshaw Frank Hale Ellen Morton A. C L. O W. P C. R. Schubert E. O. Schubert Iraan Ida Matejows

Littlefield Soldier Completes Basic Training at Ft Bliss

Pvt. Clinton Byers son of Mr and Mrs Roy Byers of Littlefield has finished eight weeks of basic training at Ft. Bliss El Paso He is on 14 day leave and will be stationed at Ft. Eustis Virginia Mrs Byers traveled from Littlefield to join him in Virginia.

Littlefield Clinton Byers Roy Byers Ft. Bliss el Paso Ft. Eustice Byers Virginia

Ice-Mint Heals Tired Feet with Soothing Lanolin

A vivid but fragmented ad style piece promotes Ice-Mint foot balm. It claims rapid action to soften calluses and coins, with cooling, comforting relief for tired and burning feet and urges readers to buy Ice-Mint.

Primaries report absentee ballots and local notices

County clerk Louie Moore reports seventy eight absentee ballots cast for the July 24 primaries and eighty more mailed to absent voters. Private brief notes include A3C Fred A. McCoy training at Warren Air Force Base as a supply specialist. Lubbock Independent School District trustees meet at 7 30 p.m. at the business office 1715 26th St to discuss resignations elections re elections and staff assignments along with several reports.

Louie Moore Fred A. McCoy Howard A. McCoy Littlefield Warren Air Force Base Wye Air Force Lubbock Independent School District

Asparagus Platter With French Dressing

A simple summer luncheon dish arrange asparagus stalks on romaine and drizzle with a well seasoned French dressing. Serve with cold cuts or stuffed eggs for a light supper plate.

Seminole Pastor To Take Over Lubbock Church

Rev. Ed Mulliner, longtime Seminole Presbyterian minister and Boy Scout ally, will leave Seminole August 1 to become pastor of a Lubbock church. He received a watch from local Boy Scouts and has served as assistant Cubmaster and troop committee member.

Seminole Ed Mulliner Mulliner Lubbock

Lost 45 Pounds With Barcentrate

An advertorial note quotes Mic Herod Newburn of Lubbock Texas claiming a 45 pound loss using Barcentrate. Mrs L H Davis of Houston reports losing eight pounds and aims for 25. The copy promotes returning bottles and purchasing Barcentrate from Texas druggists.

Mic Herod Newburn Tulane Ave Lubebock Texas L. H. Davis Clay Houston

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