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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1947

Page

8

Lubbock Naval Reserve Unit Formally Activated in Ceremony

The Lubbock Naval Reserve unit was formally activated in a ceremony on Sunday June 15 1847 with Lt. John E Nockers USNR named commanding officer of the fourpock organized Nee Reservant. The event announced by Lt Cmdr Charles ORriges, district director for the Navy Reserve in Texas, included recruitment and training details and plans to house new personnel. A meeting for former naval officers to discuss participation in the program was set for Monday at 8 o'clock to accommodate applications for enlisted billets.

Rnal Lubbock Naval Reserve Unit John E. Nockers USNR Fourpock Fricay Charles Orriges Navel Texas Naval Reserve Ralph Brock G. C Mule) Dowell John E. Vickers Lubbock Comdr C. R. Briggs Naval Reserve For Marvin Hunter Jocally Carroll Smyers Briggs Eighth and College Ave Texas Tech

Planes to Stop Overnight Here for West Texas Tour Week

About 200 aircraft are to converge in Lubbock on Friday June 27 for an overnight stop as part of the West Texas New Mexico observance of national air tour week. More than 1,000 privately owned planes from West Texas New Mexico and Chihuahua Mexico are expected to land in San Angelo for a banquet and dance that night.

Lubbock San Angeo Wiil Jocal National Aeronautics Assocation

One-Act Plays and Sing Event By Summer Theater Group

Summer Recreation theater will stage three one act plays at 8 15 Thursday in the Senior High auditorium directed by Miss Lois Marie Killian and Dan M Howell. Friday hosts an Everybody Sing night at 7 30 with primary and intermediate choruses and a trio. Admission for Thursdays show is 25 cents to fund summer theater supplies.

Lois Marie Killian Dan M. Howell Mellordrummer Julie Ann Eskin Alton Slagle Mary Ruth Sims Wanda B. Smith Carolyn Lipshy Chloe T. Dawson Patricia Lindsey Aurelia Cobb Martha Stroud Nancy Herrington Freddie Walp John Duncan Betty Formby John Norcross Keith Laing Patricia Cotman Billye Frances’ Ming Sheila Jondahl Joyce Rendal Marjorie Smith Pat Smith Elizabeth Stanley Dorothy Hill Kay Smith Harriet Henderson Mary Jopling Billye Frances Ming Elois Elliott Florence Houston Erlene Nail Eugenia Richardson

Elderly Vegetarian Who Does Not Tipple is King Of West Coast's Party Throwers

Kent, a 73 year old retired inventor and radio manufacturer from Vermont, hosts lavish civic and private parties at his Bel Air villa. He invites diplomats, financiers, movie stars and locals, often entertaining with large crowds, a circus, and charitable aims. He says sharing in people’s enjoyment is his main pleasure and estimates guest costs at 2,500 dollars or less for big gatherings.

West Coast Hal Boyle Associated Press Hollywood Atwater Kent TI van Bel Air Will Rogers Vermont

Playground and gymnasium hours listed for McCabe and Drake

The playground is supervised by H. J. McCabe from 12 midnight and 6 to 8 PM. The Senior High girls gymnasium is open from 8 AM to 12 noon under Mrs. Catherine Drake.

H. J. McCabe Catherine Drake

Fertilizer Research at Texas Tech College

Earl Burnett, a graduate student, conducts fertilizer efficiency studies on popular crops under irrigation at Texas Tech Technological College. Dr. A W Young oversees work in the plant industry department, with tests on soil organic matter content and fertility levels.

Texas Technological College Earl Burnett Burnett A. W. Young Plant Industry Department Plant Industry Dr. Young Jud Morrow

Paved Road Planned From Dawson County to Midland

Early construction of a paved road from Patricia in Dawson County to Midland was proposed after Martin County commissioners voted to condemn land for about 30 miles in that county. Dawson County Judge Kilmer Corbin announced the action amid remarks from civic leaders C. A. Eiland and M. C. Lindsey who had met with Martin officials to secure right of way.

Lamesa Patricia Dawson County Midland Commissioners’ Court Martin County Kilmer Corbin Corbin C. A. Eiland M. C. Lindsey Martin

Evacuation of 1500 Marines From Northern China

Evacuation of 1500 U. S. Marines of the First Division from Northern China is expected to be completed by June 19, as scheduled, according to reports from Tientsin.

Tientsin U.P U. S China

Italian Socialist Leader Leaves for New York

Giuseppe Saragat a leader of the right wing of the Italian Socialist party flew to New York by plane today at the invitation of garment workers unionists and the Italo American labor council.

Rome U.P Giuseppe Saragat Italian Socialist Party New York

Diet Alone Supposed to Halt Tooth Decay, Studies Claim

Several scientific studies indicate that a good diet alone may stop tooth decay. Researchers emphasize nutrition's role in dental health but call for further tests to confirm the effect across populations.

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