Rains Over South Plains Boosts Crops and Repairs Pace
Heavy showers swept across the South Plains Friday night with reports of 0.25 to 1.45 inches, filling stock tanks and aiding crops. Lubbock and Slaton areas recorded rainfall, wind damage limited to some tree limbs and a few power fuses. agriculture officials noted pastures, sorghum, and cotton stands benefiting as farmers plan timely planting and replanting.
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Mauch
South Plains
Lubbock
Doxgon
Ub-Station East
Uly
Slaton
Santal Fe Railroad
Anyon
Sweetwater
Amherst
Tenidays
Littlefield
Levelland
Morton
Bledsoe
Muleshoe
Crosbyton
Lorenzo
Dickens
Matador
Tahoka
Ity
Slide
East End
Monroe
Third
Vernon
Eblock Fifteenth
Lubbocks -Light
Wage Rise and Shrinking Farm Labor Force Reported
Washington reports continued wage growth for farm labor with monthly wages up about 8.30 over the year, now averaging 89 dollars with board. Farm employment stands at 11.1 million, down 2 percent from a year ago, the smallest in more than two decades, with the Midwest seeing the largest drop and only slight gains on the coasts.
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Washington
mid-Westcorn
mid-Atlantic
Swimming Classes Schedule In Lubbock By Red Cross
A Red Cross water safety instructor course will be held in Lubbock on August 6 led by Mrs. Fulia Cane. Applicants must be 17 or older and pass life saving ability tests. Training runs July 16 at City and Country Club pool from 6 to 7 pm, with advanced swimmer classes 5 to 6 pm daily led by Russell Birdwell.
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St. Louis
American Red Cross
Lubbock
Fulia Cane
City and Country Club
Russell Birdwell
Red Cross
War Heroes Honored at Lubbock Army Air Field Dedications
Col Howell Estes Jr presented six decorations to next of kin for three South Plains airmen two killed in Europe one missing after raids over Japan. Mrs Ray E Dickson received the Silver Star for Lt Ray E Dickson Jr killed in France November 8, 1944. Bed Sgt Elbert D Scott posthumous awards included Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters. Mrs Dorothy Z Ramsey received Air Medal for Lt Ray E Ramsey missing in action after four low level attacks on Japan. Military personnel stood in tribute at the ceremony.
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South Plains
Japan
Lubbock Army Air Field
Howell M. Estes, Jr
Ray E. Dickson
Spur
Ray E. Dickson, Jr
France
Dickson
William R. Scott
Ruby Street
Lubbock
Elbert D. Scott
Europe
Dorothy Z. Ramsey
Floydada
Co. Estes
Lubbock War Veterans Discharges Tallied by USES Office
Between January and June this year 446 World War II veterans from Lubbock area received discharges through various channels. Of these 412 were white and 34 were Negro. 232 discharged served only in the United States, 20 due to dependency, 10 dishonorable, and 19,914 received USES services with 4,304 referrals to local jobs and 2,481 hired. The report notes farm occupations lead with 132 veterans. Also, 2007 veterans placed initially, with physical handicaps among 837 of those placed. In a separate item, University of Mexico classes were suspended for Bastille Day celebrations with French colony participation.
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Lubbock
Lubboc
U. S. Employment Service
M. W. Waldron
Dinaneities
United States
USES
Waldron
Community Red Cross Classes At Country Club
Over 16 years old may join free Red Cross courses supervised by Mrs. Crane with lifesaving sessions from 4 to 6 p m for juniors and 5 to 6 p m for seniors The best performers may enter August 6 to 11 instructor course Call 8534 or visit City Hall room 102 to register Birdwell is assisted by Doris Hichardson Lamesa and Wanda Fulton Lubbock
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Red Cross
Country Club
Crane
City Hall
Birdwell
Doris Hichardson
Lamesa
Wanda Fulton
Lubbock
Winners announced in city parks tetherball contests
The city recreation department names winners from Friday July 13 tetherball contests in city parks. Winners include Carnell Ameen and Bobby Waheed Wagner Otis Ray Foote and Latham Wading pool Betty Ruth Gamble and Til man Carr Booker T Washington Carl Cook and Jack Gordon Carlisle Buster McKay and Mary Lee White Burns and Johnnie Hubbard and Doyle Purcell Pioneer.
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Carnell Ameen
Bobby Waheed
Wagner
Otis Ray Foote
Latham
Wadingpool
Betty Ruth Gamble
Tilman Carr
Booker T. Washington
Carl Cook
Jack Gordon
Carlisle
Buster McKay
Mary Lee White
Burns
Johnnie Hubbard
Doyle Purcell
Pioneer
Final chance for local paper salvage drive
Glenn Woody president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce says a final chance will be given local businessmen to aid the paper salvage drive. Saturday's collection proved unsatisfactory as merchants bundled cardboard but did not place it in alleys for trucks. The city will attempt another pickup Tuesday and asks merchants to place paper in alleys early, properly bundled and tied. Buy A War Bond TODAY.
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Glenn Woody
Chamber of Commerce
Woody
Board clears appropriation despite funds runout ruling
An attorney general's opinion today ruled a conservation board appropriation valid despite running out of funds but continued operating during the current biennium. The opinion found sufficient pre existing legislation to support the appropriation.
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Marvin Cain
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Valanche Journal
Rou Tech
American Cross
J. H. Stiles
Elisvock General Hospital
H. Felton
Y. Thompson
Tahoke
Tohoka - Lubbock
Thompson
W. M Thompson
W. M. Thompson
West Texas Hospital
State Department
Edward Mullins
J. A. Mullins
Ave. R
Mullins
War Production Board
Secretary of State
Cordell Hull
Astema
Iter of Tena
Mexico City
The
University of Mexico
Drs
Boone & Boone
Roy Boone
C. C. Boone
Chiropractors
Ave. J
Avalanche-Journal
Mark Halsey
Vacuum Cleaners
GEO. Fitchet
Dial
QUEEN
Essures
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