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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1947
Page
2
The article outlines discussions on stadium funding in Texas with references to rival campaigns and political maneuvering. It notes expectations of local bids, fiscal constraints, and potential legal considerations amid broader state political activity.
A local gathering occurred at Moe Courthouse in Nebraska last night drawing scouts and parents. Officials reported attendance numbers but exact counts were not released. Community members discussed upcoming events and activities for youth programs.
Twenty four Lubbock High School students will travel by chartered bus to Canyon for the Panhandle High School Press association convention at Texas State Teachers College. Speakers include Guy and Erdman. students will compete in news stories sports columns and editorials. results announced at the meeting.
The city of Morton in cooperation with the State Health Department has resumed a project under way. Lewis, a State Health official, will supervise the effort as a new phase begins and periodic checks continue.
The readable text shows partial names and quotes including randehi and two as poeavile with Abby Nolley referenced, but lacks a complete event or context to form a full news item.
George B chaired a Texas unit Nam council gathering in Dallas. Members discussed drafting a statewide program to boost cotton consumption as part of a nationwide campaign. Chance said the group will assist in working out the program and report progress.
About 40 E. Y Lee DeMolay members attended an initia tion service and barbecue at the Shrine in Lubbock. Special award went to Johnny Ekelund with Melvin Marks presenting, as Amarillo DeMolay received meritorious service honors. Delegations from Hatetors Borger and towns nearby attended.
Funeral services for T. W. Johnson 78 of 1306 Avenue A are set for Friday at 3 p m at First Baptist Church with Dr J Ralph Grant officiating. Burial will follow in Lubbock Cemetery under Rix Funeral Home care. He came to Lubbock from Perryton about three years ago and is survived by his wife and a son R C Johnson of Lubbock plus other relatives.
New Orleans telegraph reports cotton futures easing then rising with mill buying and hedging limits. Prices closed steady with May and July contracts trading around the upper thirties, while spot values hovered near the 30s, reflecting cautious demand.
Chicago and New York stock and futures activity reflects a volatile session with light selling in some leaders and mixed moves in grains and meats. Wheat futures surged to seasonal highs while cash wheat and corn showed firm to higher bids, and cattle and hog markets traded unevenly amid ongoing supply dynamics.
The body of 65 year old W C Maxwell of Lubbock route 1 died about 8:30 am Friday in Lubbock Memorial hospital where he had been a patient for about a month. Kinney funeral home planned overland transfer to Stamford for services. He had moved to Lubbock rear Stamford in November. Survivors include his wife five sons G W Maxwell C L Maxwell R E Maxwell Carl Maxwell W C Maxwell of Minneapolis five daughters Waldener Maxwell N J Rainwater Mrs A Rainwater Mrs S M Dent Mrs Alton Faulks nineteen grandchildren one great grandchild two brothers and three sisters.
Wey Club members spoke at the American Business Club luncheon in the Hilton stressing father son relations. Ned Hardin and Hugh Anderson discussed the VA regional office and noted a $2,000,000 payroll to area veterans as a valuable asset to Lubbock. The VA regional office invited ABC and other civic clubs to host future luncheons at the SAAF cafeteria.
A three day convention of welders and machinists from West Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma ends with an auction sale of shop tools at Merchants building grounds. Sale begins at 9 this morning and runs until noon. Attendance estimated around 400 despite bad weather.
Blocker, a native of Hondo Texas, formerly held the post of consul general at Ahuarez Mexico. The brief mentions his background and service in a concise biographical note.
Birth announcements include a son born to a farmer and wife weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces at 6 58 am at home. Another son born to Mr and Mrs R D Jordan at 5 25 pm in West Texas hospital weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces. A typographical error caused three births to be omitted in yesterday's column and corrections appear here.
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