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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1955

Page

2

Plumbers and Heat Contractors Elect Texas Officers

The 64th annual AP&HC convention in San Antonio chose officers for 1955 56. James L. Connor Beaumont became president with Jack Brown El Paso as first vice president and Jack Mothershead Fort Worth as second vice president.

Ap&hc Women’s Auxiliary Associated Plumbing & Heating Contractors of Texas Caprock Hotel W. A. Linday Lubbock Ed Arnold San Antonio W. A. Miller Lincoln Nebr National Association Joe Miller Herbert Arnold H. J. Martyn Jr Dallas W. R. Ackerman el Paso W. H. Alford J. L. Connor Beaumont Davis Hill Waco H. H. Brady O. J. Butts Fort Worth M. W. Boswell John McKinley State Association James L. Connor Jack Brown Jack Mothershead Austin Tyler Corpus Christi Caprock el Faso W. M. Boswell W. A. Lindsay H. H Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors of Pioneer Natural Gas Co Connor State Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors Henry J. Martyn Jr W. J. Sebera

Lipton Tea plant in Galveston lays off 105 workers

The Lipton Tea plant in Galveston reduced staff by 105 of its 250 employees. A spokesman said the layoffs are for an indefinite period due to declining tea sales and growing inventory.

Women's Auxiliary Galveston Lipton Tea

Two Black People Held In Incident Probe

In Austin on April 30 police detained two Black men, one from Waco, amid linked reports of two men posing as police and approaching couples in parked cars at lovers lane sites. Det. Lt. Merle Wells noted possible ties to a recent Waco airman slaying and said questioning of two additional Black men from Waco was sought. No mistreatment occurred in either Austin arrest.

Austin iSaturday Waco Merle Wells McLennan J County Sheriff's Office Wells Lovers Lane

Liner's Passengers Donate for Greek Earthquake Victims

Passengers aboard a Greek Line flagship raised over 2000 dollars for Volos earthquake relief. The drive was led by delegates at the 24th conference of the American Institute of Decorators, which sponsored a benefit ball with a floor show.

Olympia Greek Line Volos Greece American Institute of Decorators

GOP on march in the South aims for 627 million next year

Republican National Chairman Leonard W. Hall urged young Republicans to expand GOP influence in the South. He spoke at Natural Bridge Virginia to the third region Young Republican Federation, urging candidates and precinct organizing to grow the Dixie foothold first established in 1952.

Hall Washington Leonard W. Hall Republican Party South Young Republican ‘Federation Natural Bridge Eisenhower GOP Dixie

Air Force Seeks 627 Million For Fuel And Lubricants

Air Force officers told a House appropriations subcommittee that the 1954-55 fiscal year fuel and oil needs total 627.365 million dollars, up from 500.716 million this year and 401.168 million in 1953. The request covers all operations except some R&D and projects at modification centers and plants.

Washington Air Force House Air Force Reserve Tho Mahon D-Tex

US District Court Opens May Term In City

The May term of U S District Court will open Monday at 9 30 a m with Judge Joseph B Dooley presiding. A jury panel reports then and motions are heard first day. Civil jury trials begin Tuesday, criminal docket May 30, naturalization ceremonies set for 9 a m Wednesday.

U. S. District Court Joseph B. Dooley Dooley Dooley i

Reese Student Pilot to Talk To Tahoka Explorer Scout Meeting

Tahoka Explorer Scouts invite all scouts and guests to Scout Hall Tuesday at 7 30 p m for a program featuring colored slides and a talk on Japan by Paul Canfield a Reese Air Force Base student pilot. Birch sen scoutmaster says the event is open to all interested.

Reese Tahoka Japan Scout Hall Paul Canfield Reese Air Force Base Birchsen

Mendaco Promises Relief From Bronchial Attacks

Advertisement claims MENDACO eases wheezing coughing and breathing trouble from asthma and bronchitis. It asserts rapid mucus loosening and better sleep with a money back guarantee at druggists.

Mendaco

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