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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1955
Page
8
Lubbock County Commissioners may resume study of the 1956 budget in a regular meeting Monday though not on the agenda. Previously the court debated salaries for nine county and district officials under a new law setting a minimum of 8600 and a maximum of 11000, with no final action due to disagreement.
Commissioners Arch Lamb and Geo Green propose a 15 percent salary rise for all county officials except the county judge and the judge-at-law. Brummett already received a 1500 increase under a special law, while Allen argues for parity with the county judge. If unresolved, Allen may pursue court action. Currently salaries are 6850 annually.
Beauty expert turned cosmetic mogul describes FLOWING VELVET a greaseless moisture cream using HYDROLIN. The ad touts deep skin penetration, oil balance, and non hormonal formula, urging tests with Jacqueline Cochran consultants to prove instant absorption and lasting dewy skin.
Travelers Protective Assn of America forms a Lubbock post with 40 new members on a two day drive, bringing total to 200. Officers elected include W L Renfro Sr president and Robert L Renfro secretary. State and national officials from Dallas Houston Waco Wichita Falls attend.
Funeral services for T O Gililland aged 53 were held at the College Ave Church of Christ after he was found dead from a gunshot wound in his Star Hotel room. Justice of the Peace George McClesky ruled the death a suicide. Survivors include his mother and four brothers and three sisters. Burial followed at Tech Memorial Park.
In 16th century France imported tomatoes from Latin America and called them love apples due to a belief the vegetable possessed a drug that sparked love. The note highlights early European curiosity about new crops and their rumored powers.
A panel of five potential commissioners including Mrs. Pearl Smith and four men was summoned for 10 a.m. Tuesday in Judge Victor H. Lindsey's 72nd District Court. The five will be sworn in as grand jury commissioners to select 16 nominees for the next six months, from which a 72nd District grand jury will be named.
Randy Holmes 14 month old son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Holmes died in a hospital Friday night after drinking several ounces of furniture polish last Monday.
A seven year old boy with five months of epilepsy faced repeated loss of consciousness and breathing trouble. After his parents sought help as a last resort, the cause was located and adjusted, and the child began to improve. The office promotes chiropractic as a natural method to maintain health and cites its broad record of success.
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