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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1946

Page

3

Md Handlers School Promotes Food Sanitation

The city health department and State Department of Health present a ten hour food handlers course starting Monday in the 72nd district courthouse. Classes run 10 am to noon and 7 30 pm to 9 30 pm through Friday with instruction in bacteriology, diseases, hygiene, and sanitation. Certificates and placards await graduates.

City Health Department State Departmee of Health Joe Santer Stanley State Health Department Stae Department of Heath Ge D Arnold

Lubbock Soldier Stationed in Manila Returns Honor

Manila report: Private First Class Raymond Samudio of 120 Ave N Lubbock assigned to company A List Infantry regiment 86th Infantry. Enlisted March 1944, trained at Camp Roberts California, furlough before overseas February 1945. Joined 96th division on Okinawa and earned the Bronze Star as a combat infantryman. Son of Mr and Mrs Stive Samudio of Lubbock.

Manila P. I Raymond Sammudio Ave Lubbock 86Th Infantry Samudio Camp Roberts Calif 96Th Division Okinawa Red Army 86Th Infantry Division Stive Samudio Lub

Sweetwater Man Dies in Truck Car Crash

Two people were in critical condition after a pair of crashes near Sweetwater. Randall Brown of Sweetwater died when a car was rammed from the rear by a gas transport truck driven by A. C. Bishop of Amarillo. Bishop suffered severe gasoline burns. T. J. Truelove of Eden and R. E. Swafford of Lamesa were seriously injured when their car overturned.

Sweetwater Randal

Lubbock Junior Optimists to Hold City Paper Salvage Drive

Under adult supervision from the Lubbock Optimist club the Junior Optimists plan a citywide paper salvage drive next Saturday, expected to become a monthly summer event. Twenty trucks will collect newspapers and magazines bundled and curbside by 8 am, with proceeds funding clubhouse upkeep and the boys work program at 2417 Sanders Street.

Sanders Street Arnett-Benson Lubbock Max Warren J. Holland Cox Optimist Boys Work Committee Nder Lubbock Optimist Club Optimists Optimist Club Cecil’ Daniel Jim O’connell

Junior club aims at better citizenship says Cox

Directed play every evening and regular weekly meetings discuss club problems and civic activities. The purpose is teaching of better citizenship. President Max Warren 14 was runner up in a recent oratorical contest.

Cox Max Warren

Red Cross Opens Lubbock Regional Office At Airfield

The Red Cross establishes a permanent Lubbock regional office at Lubbock Army Airfield to aid veterans claims. C. W. Harris of St Louis heads the office assisted by Edwin Baker, a three year Red Cross veteran. Harris, an Army Air Forces veteran, and Baker, a former Ada teachers college professor, will relocate with their wives to start new homes in Lubbock.

Red Cross Lubbock Veterans’ Administration J. H. Stiles Lubbock County Lubbock Army Airfield Veterans’ Office Veterans’ Claims Services C. W. Harris St. Louis Edwin Baker Pacific Harris Army Air Forces United States Baker Ada Oklo Galveston

Beauford Jester to Visit South Plains

Beauford H. Jester, Texas Railroad Commissioner for four years and gubernatorial candidate, will make four speaking appearances with the district Optimist convention. He competed with youths from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. As honor, Max goes as district alternate to the national Optimist convention in Miami in July. Adult leaders urge full public cooperation in the paper salvage drive next Saturday.

Beauford H. Jester Texas Railroad Commission Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana Max Miami Fla

Water Safety Course Set At City Pool

Red Cross water safety instructor course to be conducted at the City swimming pool this week. Edwin Cram will teach for two hour sessions each day from Monday afternoon through Friday. Eligibility requires 19 years old, senior life saving certificate, and instructor recommendations. Navy trained men need only instructor approval. Registration at City hall Red Cross office or with the visiting instructor during class hours.

Red Cross Edwin,Cram National Julia Cane Cane Navy

Former softball star Harold Blumke takes up bowling in Texas

Harold Blumke, ranked sixth nationally as a softball pitcher, bowls with a Tacoma kegler team while recovering at Madigan General Hospital. He plans to join local supporters for events in Lubbock next Friday night and Saturday. He will speak at 8 p.m. Friday. Jester from Plainview follows with talks in Lubbock and surrounding towns.

Harold Blumke Madigan General Hospital Washington Blumke Tacoma South Plains Lubbock Jester Plainview Tohoka Lamesa

Overnight Boys Camp At Mackenzie State Park

Lubbock Texas hosts an overnight camp for boys ages 9 to 14 in Mackenzie State Park Thursday and Friday. The free event is run by the City Recreation department under director Mrs Gladys Sims with aides Gabe Gilley and Ed Irons. Boys should bring bedding sack lunches for supper gear for camping breakfast utensils and cups. Departure from parks is 2 PM Thursday.

Lubbock Texas Wegner Carlisle Park Mackenzie State Park City Recreation Department Gladys Sims Gabe Gilley Ed Irons

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