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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1972

Page

13

Trustees appoint two principals for local elementary schools

Lubbock independent school board approved two principal appointments. Jerry Don Sanders will lead Dupre and Thompson Elementary, while Denzil Minyard becomes principal of Jackson Elementary. The board restricted fund drives to United Fund and issued a plea on immunization and age certification.

Lubbock Jerry Don Sanders Dupre Thompson Denzil Lee Minyard Petersburg Jackson School United Fund Max O’banion Lubbock High Coronado Bill Carter

Hippocrates Tree Cutting Planted At Lubbock Arboretum

A cutting from the ancient Hippocrates Tree of Cos travels to Lubbock Memorial Arboretum for planting at 4215 University Ave. The shipment included bare sticks sent to Dr. Truman G. Blocker Jr of UTMB Galveston with praise from Dr. Blocker and historian Dr. William Gibson of the University of British Columbia.

Tanner Laine Avalanche-Journal Greece Hippocrates Cos Lubbock Lubbock Memorial Arboretum University Ave Truman G. Blocker Jr University of Texas Medical Galveston William Gibson University of British Columbia UTMB Blocker University of Texas Medical Branch

Bank of the West chartered for South Plains Mall

The State Banking Board granted a charter for a new Bank of the West to open at South Plains Mall. Donald W. Johnson of Spur named president, with directors Clark Wood Alfred Costanzo A F McCarty of Lubbock and Robert Hall Davis of Slaton. Capital set at 500000 dollars including 200000 stock 200000 surplus 100000 reserve. State Sen H J Doc Blanke of Lubbock acted as attorney. Bank expected to open around November 1.

Bank of the West South Plains State Banking Board Donald W. Johnson Spur Clark Wood Alfred ©. Costanzo A. F. McCarty Lubbock Robert Hall Davis Slaton H. J Doc" Blanpoke

Lubbock Chamber Hears Praise For Community Support

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Board of City Development met at the chamber offices and praised community support for the recent ASCE annual conference and the Coaches All-America Football Game. Bob Nash reported on moves to preserve the Lubbock Lake Site archeological treasure. Dr John Bradford, dean.

Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Board of City Development Chamber Lubbock American Society For Engi Neering Bob Nash Lubbock Lake Site John Bradford Dean

SUPERMARKET Sign Fight Rejected By Zoning Board

Vaughn Hendrife reports the Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a 50 foot pylon sign for a 50th Street supermarket. The Piggly Wigaly under construction must use a 21 foot sign. The board also allowed two restaurants to use nearby parking for liquor by the drink permits and granted Bowman Lumber a seven year exception to expand in a newly annexed south Lubbock district. Bob Moody represented Shop Rite Foods and argued the higher sign matched regional standards and aided visibility.

50Th Street Zoning Board of Adjustment Bowman Lumber Co South Lubbock Bob Moody Shop Rite Foods, Inc Memphis Avenue Woolen Department Stores 56Th Street

King Olaf V to visit scouts at Oslo jam iboree

AP reports King Olaf V and Norway's prime minister will greet 10 000 Boy Scouts from 18 countries at the International Jamboree in Oslo August 3 to 9, with events centered in central Norway at Aoeros.

Oslo Olaf V Norway

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