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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1966

Page

3

County Officials Open Bids at Lubbock Meeting

Lubbock County Commissioners Court met Monday morning with Judge Rodrick Shaw and Commissioners Arch Lamh George Green Les Derrrick and Alton Brazel present. A contract to add and remodel the Commissioner Precinct 3 shop went to Higginbotham Bartlett Lumber Co. on a low bid of 2 75. Other bids listed include A G Somers 5095 85 and Hunter Construction.

Lubbock County Commissioners County Commissioners Court Rodrick L. Shaw Arch Lamh George Green Les Derrick Alton Brazel Higginbotham Bartlett Lumber Co A. G. Somers Hunter Construction Bob Hunter Construction Co Hill Printing Co Lamb Roosevelt Bain Auto Co Slaton Bill Crutcher

Reading program promises speed and retention boost

A Chicago publisher touts a rapid reading method that claims to double speed while keeping comprehension. The firm offers a free booklet How to Read Faster and Retain More by mail, with no obligation, as part of a broad promotion and advertisement in the newspaper copy.

Chicago Diversey Dept

Hale Youth to Attend National 4 H Club Meet in D C

Hale County youth Larry Warrh will join Texas delegation at the National 4 H Club Conference in Washington D C April 17 through 22. Other Texas members include Helen Mueller Christine Laws and Edward Platt. Warrh is a 1965 Plainview High School graduate and 10 year 4 H member with livestock awards and leadership roles.

Plainview Larry Karrh Hale County Texas Washington, D. C College Station Helen Mueller el Paso Christine Laws Travis County Edward Platt Anderson County United Gas White House Congress Departments of Government Lerry University of Texas Tom Warrh Rt. 2 Hale Center Warrh Kansas City Iwwarrh Plainview High School Larry Hale Canty Ollie Liner

Valve Blame Ties to Tyler Lagoon Dam Break

Water Supt J P Ferrill blamed a stock shutoff valve for a storage lagoon dam break that released about 45 million gallons of water. The flood crossed southeast Tyler Saturday, causing no injuries or property damage. The valve stuck letting water seep into copper holes at the dam top, washing out dirt and causing collapse. Lake Tyler water fed the lagoon before treatment at the city plant.

Tyler UPI J. P. Ferrill Ferrill Lake Tyler

Dunbar High Stage Band to Benefit New Deal Lions Club

Dunbar High School stage band the Roberts Combo will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday in the high school auditorium. Proceeds go to the New Deal Lions Club for a Little League baseball park project to be ready by summer. Tickets cost 1 for adults and 50 cents for children.

NEW Deal Lubbock Dunbar High School Roberts Combo New Deal Lions Club Lions Club Harvey Bird

Paris France plans to increase prison capacity

Paris France plans to expand its prison facilities to hold more inmates. The government aims to boost housing for detainees amid rising numbers and security concerns, signaling a shift in penal policy.

Paris France

Deadline Near for License Plate Registrations in County

The county tax assessor collector’s office saw heavy crowds as 1468 plates were due by Friday midnight for all vehicles on roads. Offices extended hours to 6 am start and 4 pm close, with additional stations at the old Plains National Bank Building and Security National Bank to handle registrations.

Old Plains National Bank Opera Tran Taronch Arpdas Security National Lamk Slaton

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