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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1947
Page
6
Agriculture officials warn dust storms may return on the plains with high winds. Farmers urged to sow grasses and plant trees to curb erosion as drought lingers and past losses loom. Officials noted many producers are preparing early, hoping history does not repeat itself.
A garbled health note warns that a weak, run-down feeling signals possible mineral and iron deficiencies and susceptibility to infection. It touts a tonic named BBE Tonic with energizing ingredients to boost appetite and gastric energy, urging daily use to improve strength.
The monthly Court of Honor for Lubbock Boy Scouts met in the 99th district courtroom with Ralph Brock presiding. Paul Farris received the Fagie Scout award, son of Mrs. Luin Mae Farris of 1312 Eighth, a senior at Lubbock High. F. P. Smith, former scout master, presented the award for the First Baptist church sponsored Troop 8.
Lubbockites travel to Fort Worth for the opening of a four day silver jubilee convention of the National Aeronautical Association at the Blackstone hotel. Ve is president of the Texas association and Bob Wrector leads the national group among numerous local attendees listed with ranks troop numbers and merit badges.
William L. Webb Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Loyd Webb of Post is one of seven Texans set to graduate next month from the United States Military Academy at West Point AP reports. Texas Highway Patrol district offices moved from 1214 Avenue Q to 1909 Broadway Capt Ed Posey announces. The Lubbock district serves 21 counties with substations at Plainview Brownfield Lamesa and Big Spring. Posey and district captains will attend a refresher school in Austin Monday through Saturday for updates.
The 85 year old Hans Skott dismisses hype over fast transport. He recently completed a sea voyage from Denmark to Hongkong in 63 days, contrasting with his 1885 journey on the 800 ton steamer Hesperia with many changes to highway laws now passed by the state legislature.
Members of the Southwestern Section of the Associated General Contractors arrive in Lubbock for a quarterly meeting at the Hilton. events include a noon barbecue at Conley Lott Nichols, a 2 p.m. tour of the Texas Tech stadium, and a 7 p.m. dinner and business session. About 65 people expected. Dallas group of 20 to arrive by chartered plane.
It is estimated that Arabia's oil reserves are over three billion barrels, with meat, clothing, and transportation uses noted. the Bedouin family is linked to the claim in this historical report.
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