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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1955
Page
6
Real estate analyst Dr. Roy Wenzlick spoke to the Cleveland Real Estate Board on shopping centers in Texas towns. He noted doubts about downtown stores' fate and discussed long run effects on independent versus chain grocers.
Six new homes underway by Methis & Wilson Construction Co on 47th and 48th Streets with additional houses planned on 9th Street and 53rd Street. Projects include brick veneer and brick construction homes from 2,100 to 2,730 square feet, featuring garages, kitchens with appliances, central heat, and fenced yards. One sale notes Cecil Ayers, Texas Tech agricultural instructor, purchased a nearby home for $24,060.
Multiple projects appear in Gaines County and nearby communities including high school and elementary additions, a 150000 dollar Turkey ISD school, a 200000 dollar Friona Palmer Co op Hospital, and a 100000 dollar Monahans ISD addition. Other items include a 16000 dollar Crosbyton pool, a 100000 dollar Morton water and sewer bond, Olton bids for water and sewer, a Spur shopping center, and a 1983 1954 India grain report surpassing targets by 4.4 million tons.
Lubbock real estate board members describe unauthorized for sale signs appearing at city properties and on private lawns. Police and construction crews report up to 28 signs at the Monterrey High School site, triggering varied reactions from prank confusion to anger. Realtors say the signs use codes to trace origin, and only exclusive listings justify displaying them.
Austria's Federal Railroads now operate cement tank cars converted from surplus U S tank cars in Vienna. The change aims to cut transportation costs for cement sacks and improve efficiency in moving building materials.
Construction of the Tabernacle Baptist Church and educational building proceeds in the 1900 block of 34th St with W E Medlock as general contractor. The $190000 project features face brick exterior with white stone trim, a 1000-seat auditorium, 9800 square feet, and a 465 by 135 foot rear parking area. Hugh Dryer is the architect.
State Theatre at 1316 Texas Ave will begin extensive renovations costing about 20000 dollars across six weeks. Work includes raising the roof to fit cinema scope sound and three dimensional displays, installing a 36 by 15 foot screen, fireproof curtains, new acoustics, redesigned decor, relocated exits, air conditioning, updated restrooms, and a refreshed concessions area. The Smiths own multiple area theaters and recently completed an 80 by 40 foot Sunset Drive-in screen installation.
Western Brick & Supply Co. of 2301 Ave Q prepares plans for a brick one story office and warehouse near Ave C and Hth St. The building will cover about 6,000 square feet. No cost estimate is provided.
Fields & Lewis begin construction on a 14000 square foot brick and tile building at the southwest corner of 72nd Street and Avenue H for Cagle Bros. The one story facility will house showroom offices and warehouse space with full length aluminum trimmed display windows. The project includes off street parking and decorator studios.
Bids will be received by the Corps of Engineers in Albuquerque for a Reese Air Force Base cold storage building. The one story masonry and wood frame facility will house meat track and scales, rail racks, a steam kettle, and substantial refrigeration equipment, plus a small exterior paving area.
Construction began on a one story Farm Stores building at 1914 Clovis Rd costing $15,000. Arvol Hays started the project. the firm now sits at 1918 Clovis Rd. The 2,700 square foot facility will use concrete block and steel in its construction.
The Cavalcade of Homes announces a complete list of builders to construct show homes for the event on September 4. Builders include Mathis & Wilson Co Wayne Thrush Doyle Waters Judson Tingle Percy Paul and Lubbock Homes Builders Kasectaton. Dirk West named promotional and advertising director. Gifts valued at 20000 will be distributed to show attendees. Headquarters at 3208 A Mth St. Association president L T Foster says construction is underway.
The former Dunlap's building at 905 Broadway is undergoing front modeling and interior redecorating for Kayal's Department Store. Fields & Lewis handle work at an estimated cost around 3 with additional interior redecorating. Kayal's operates other department stores in West Texas and Southwest cities. The building will house offices, shop, storage and display rooms with face brick and hipped roof.
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