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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1968

Page

4

Manager Named By Electrical Service Firm

Royce Kelly of 2307 Lard St has been named Lubbock district manager for Southwestern Public Service Co effective Friday. He succeeds Doug Galassini, who moves to a new role as manager of community development in the firm’s area development department based in Amarillo. Kelly, a Brownfield native and Texas Tech graduate, joined SPS in 1958 as an electrical engineer and was promoted to power sales in 1962.

Royce Kelly Lard St Lubbock Southwestern Public Service Co R. H. Brummal Kelly Doug Galassini Galassini Amarillo Brownfield Texas Tech

Livestock Show Princess Contest Entries Rise by March 11 Deadline

Entries flood the South Plains Junior Livestock Show Princess Contest as the March 11 deadline approaches. Sherry Littlejohn, 17, and Susan Camp, 18, hail from Hale Center High School and Muleshoe FFA, with Francie Timmons of Tahoka and New Home FFA as additional entrants. Parents named include Mr. and Mrs. Bennis Caen and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Dean Littlejohn, while Timmons is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Timmons.

Aera South Plains Paula Carroll O'Donnell Susan Camp Muleshoe Sherry Littejohn Hale Center Francie Timmons New Home Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Sherry Littlejohn Old Hale Center High School FFA Mulestoc Bennis Caen Willie Dean Littlejohn Rt. 5 Tahoka Frank Timmons New Home High Schoal

Moisture Up Records Show February Wet, Cold In City

February weather in the city brought moisture and cold, with the month showing notable precipitation and lower temperatures. Local reports highlight damp conditions across neighborhoods, impacting daily activities and routine outdoor plans.

Lubbock February Weather Summary Reports Variations

The report details February precipitation at Lubbock Municipal Airport showing 0.82 inches for the month, 0.25 inches above normal, with 3.5 inches of snow contributing. It notes snow depth to three inches, compares February 1961 and intervening years, and cites January precipitation at 0.94 inches, 26 above normal. Average and extreme temperatures are listed with 72 and 16 degrees as highs and lows, plus cloudiness and sunshine hours.

Eentury U.s.weather Bureau Lubbock Municipal Lubbock

Lubbock Men to Speak at Texas Water School

Four Lubbock experts in water systems operation are among top speakers at the Texas Water and Sewage Works Association short school at Texas A&M University. George W. McCleskey will present on Future Water on Wednesday. Carl Rose attends a collection session Tuesday on asbestos cement pipe.

Lubbock Texas Water and Sewage Works Association Texas A&m University Joe Locke Lubbock Public Works Floyd Nesbitt Carl M. Rose Certain Feed Products Corp George W. McCleskey McCleskey West ‘Texas Rose

Marriage Licenses and Court Notices From Lubbock Area

Lubbock courts appear to handle multiple matters including divorce, child support, and workmen compensation appeals. The record lists marriages and licenses, district court actions, and public notices involving local individuals and businesses in Lubbock, Shallowater, and surrounding areas, with various judge presiding details and nearby property transactions noted.

Lubbock Tind District Court W. Shaver John W. McCollumseain Aistate Inturmore Co BB. Walker Shoe Co Abel Castro Abe Johnson,Poo! Hardware and Appliance Reland Merrer William H. Trice F Lenora W. Trice Colli

Dimmitt Housing Complex Opens In Texas Farm Labor City

The $1 million Dimmitt housing complex in east Dimmitt dedicated as the nation’s largest of its kind. Howard Bertsch of the Farmers Home Administration urged the project set a national standard for agricultural housing. The 192-unit two bedroom complex cost 966,820 funded by a 570,000 insured loan and a 387,380 grant.

Laooes National Iank Beverly FNMA Ushan Vanden Visage Adda Brnaimoor Delbert L Avera and Wite Lowith W Box Gdabbock George Jackson Halim Inet Gfflinton Realty Co John Southgate Percy A. Willams Autheate Adan John H. Mosuer Elvis Roberts Ruahland Park Ateele Bam D. Allen Ite Pat Garrett Robert E.cherry Mire Westover Westover Hi Adams $14 S25, ‘Wasne Tasior To Michael Wayne Taylor Ain’ H. Te Kelly Fred Henne Crestview Aubrey Anderson Willie Austin Marold Sampson Tirowitee Murry Quirt Ave Walian AC “Errest Criten Broasmoor Fred Edward Henne Jr Ronnie, Bailey Caprock Adame O Kelao Felis Rodriguez Madlox Adih Hatricia” Perce Jack McQueen Bae Lot OW McCrummen Nobert Chery Tryin Weatheronoon Nadende Pattlela Pierce Ind Adin M.W. Wittitow George Hang Konlat Lenwich Monterey Addn Administration of Veterans’ Atlatta Ion Ant Dimmitt Washington Howard Bertsch Farmers Home Administration Washington, D.C Bortsch Texan East Dimmitt

Khe Sanh Outposts Endure Fierce Fire From Hills

Marines describe Khe Sanh hill positions under relentless mortar barrages and shellfire with bunkers and trenches strained by reinforcements. Wounded wait for medevac as helicopters struggle to reach Hill 881 South amid dangerous conditions and heavy enemy fire.

Khe Sanh Vietnam Khetions Canfield Tobey Jackson Willard Ohio Tol Atsha Fe Hall Hill 881 Maie Khe Matthew Caufield Wantagh N.Y 26Th Marine Regi

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