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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1950

Page

3

Lubbock Liquor Referendum Rally Draws Crowd

A large parade and rally in Lubbock mobilized supporters against a liquor legalization proposal. Speakers included Dr. Wallace of Oklahoma City, Dr. H. J. Robinson noted ministers plan to urge turnout, while volunteers from Lubbock High and local churches urged residents to vote no on the wets proposal.

Réay Lubbock Lubbock High Paren Mane Hs Gain Reeves Wallace Lamesa Methodist Church St. Luke's Methodist Church Oklahoma City Oklahoma New Orleans Corpus Christi

Scholarships Awarded to Six Tech Students

Six Texas Tech students majoring in correctional studies received summer scholarships. Winners include Jeanne Battey Foesdaitn Evelyn Smith Mildred L Fewell Jane Franks Martha Hazelwood and Rhoda Roberts. Funds came from the Easter Crippies chair of the scholarship committee.

Ann Tperch Texas Tech Wallace Andman Tle Jeanne Battey Evelyn Smith Lubbock Mildred L. Fewell Ropesville Jane” Franks Meadow Martha Hazelwood Lutherk Rhoda Roberts Tabeke

Drive planned by Lubvock IOOF Lodge for new members

The Lubvock IOOF Lodge No 609 starts a member drive with Reds vs Blues competition judged by Noble Giana and Vice Grand. Points reward initiators 1000, transfers 500, attendance 30. August to October ends with an Nov 13 entertainment. Lost team hosts the party. Rebekahs and former IOOF members invited. W A Holeman chairing the committee.

Lubvock Ioof Lodge Giana Reds Conte Joof Rebekahs IOOF Grant Lodge of Texas Focal Lodge Oddfellows Lodges Post and Tahoka W. A. Holeman Thomas O Monte Lawson A.H Garrett C. C. Jones J. A. Graves

Only Two Teeth Left Chicago

The average 60 year old American has 16 of his original 32 permanent teeth left, according to surveys by the American Dental Association.

Chicago American Dental Association

Clown Who Split From Wife Kills Family Then Kills Self

Frankie Chitwood, 41, a rodeo clown, shot dead his wife’s family at their Kent area ranch after a dispute at the door. He killed two, wounded four, then fatally shot himself. Victims include his 9 month old daughter Drucella Pauline and father-in-law Everett Vanderhoof.

Seattle Frankie Chitwood Thousanes Drucella Pauline Everett Vanderhoof Margaret Frank Jr Virginia Vanderhoof Brill Kent Here

Principal of Seminole High School Resigns

Special to NOLE reports that H. S. Fitzgerald, principal of Seminole High School, submitted his resignation by telegram from Boulder Colorado where he is attending the University of Colorado. Fitzgerald has played an active civic role in the community.

Nole H. S. Fitzgerald Seminole High School Boulder, Colo University of Colorado S Fitzgerald

Army To Intensify Combat Exercises For Tougher Soldiers

The Army announced intensified training to prepare troops for battlefield conditions with live ammunition in machine gun drills and barbed wire crawl. Gen. Mark W. Clark said such courses raise adaptability and save lives, including city and village fighting and close combat techniques.

Washington Army Mark W. Clark Army Field Forces

Engineering University Roorkee becomes India's first engineering university

The Thomason College of Engineering at Roorkee in the United Provinces was elevated to a university, marking India's first engineering university status.

Engineering University Roorkee India Thomason College of Engineering United Provinces

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