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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1947

Page

5

FFA Boys End Annual Lubbock District Encampment Saturday

FFA and Panhandle Plains Fair Association hosted the Lubbock district encampment with seven chapters present Idalou Cooper New Deal Roosevelt Frenship and others attending. Adults from each charter oversaw activities at quarters leased by the chamber of commerce and fair, with games and a three day encampment planned Aug 11 12 13. Awards recognized by city recreation and FFA leaders highlighted the event.

Frimes of America Nd Panhandle Plains Fair Ase Cen Eicepter Earome Lubbock Ffa Inle Irgrounds Chamber of Commerce and Fair Association Commerce Chamber of E City Recreation Desand Lubbock Ffa Chap

Seven Lubbock Residents Attend W H Blankenship Funeral

News briefs report seven Lubbock residents attended the Thursday funeral of W H Blankenship 85 father of Mrs H B Adams and Mrs George Kinyon. He died Monday from a heart ailment. Attendees included Mr and Mrs H B Adams and Mr and Mrs Kinyon with others from Lubbock and Hereford, formerly of Lubbock.

Lubbock Ranger W. H. Blankenship HB. Adams George Kinyon H.B. Adams Kinyon Douglas Adams Milton Adams Hereford

Building Permits Over State Increase

Non residential construction awards totaling 7 379 895 were granted this week in Texas, led by business buildings at 5 467 903. Residential contracts reached 2 536 323 for 328 homes under 7 000 each, plus 12 referrals over 7 000 totaling 153 605. One apartment unit at 12 500 and duplexes for 30 families totaling 74 000 were awarded, with year to date awards at 358 335 243 and no large jobs reported.

Austin Texas Construction Trade Journal

Wrong Reflection Sign Tells Guests Where to Eat

A Harrisburg couple removed a reflector sign used to mark their summer home entrance. The sign, bearing only the family name and reading Meals, helped guests locate the cottage but attracted hungry tourists seeking meals.

Harrisburg

Hearing On Federal Farm Program Held This Fall

Washington announces hearings on a long-range federal farm program to be held this fall in 12 cities including Temple Texas. The House agriculture subcommittee chair Rep Hoeven says hearings run Oct 5 to mid November with witnesses and dates to be announced.

Temple Washington Hoeven R-Ia House Agriculture Tex

Wilson Voters Approve 50 000 Bond for Water System

Wilson voters approve a 50000 bond issue by a narrow margin of 30 to 2 for a city water system upgrade. Officials planned to purchase a water tower and begin installation work pending final details.

Walter Davies M. F. Anderson Robert Spencer Robinson Jessie Ford Lester Wilson

Red Lobster Pops Up in New Bedford Tale headlines

Antone Everett, a New Bedford fisherman, found a bright red lobster alive in his trap. He had previously caught a yellow lobster six years earlier. Waterworks equipment upgrades will be pursued by officials after the election.

New Bedford Mass Antone Everett Everett

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