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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1955

Page

9

Press Association Meet Set May 14

Plans for the annual spring convention of the South Plains Press Association May 14 were announced by Curtis Sterling Brownfield News president. A one day event includes Back Shop Talk directed by Francis Perry with speakers Chas A Guy Vern Sanford Elbert Reeves Harold B Bredlow Betty Williams William E Hall Dodd Vernon. Luncheon and banquet sponsored by local organizations in Caprock Hotel Comanche Room.

South Plains Press Association Curtis Sterling Brownfield News Sterling Francis Perry Slaton Slatonite Association Chas. A. Guy The Lubbock Avalanchh2- Journal Vern Sanford Texas Press Association Elbert Reeves Matador Harold B. Bredlow Stamps-Conhaim Austin Betty Williams County Wide News Littlefield William E. Hall Dodd Vernon Texas Tech Department of Journalism Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and Panhandle-South Plains Fair Association Avalanche Journal Comanche Room Caprock Hotel

Navy opens enlistment to former regulars with extended discharges

The Lubbock Navy recruiting office announced a new program allowing former regular Navy personnel who held specific ratings to reenlist within three months to one year after discharge and keep their discharge rate. The program runs through June 30 and covers numerous rates including QM, RDC, GM, TEC, YN, PN, and many others.

Navy Recruiting Office Lubbock E. H. Linenbroker

Intermediate Girl Scout Fly Up at Little House

Eighth grade girls from multiple troops will become Senior Girl Scouts at 2 p.m. today at the Girl Scout Little House 2600 Ave P. Senior pins will be awarded to Troops 28 45 80 2 and 6 with leaders listed and two graduating senior troops honored Troop 32 led by Mrs E L Stroud and Troop 2 led by Mrs O W McGuire.

Girl Scout Little House Ave. P O. L. Slaton R. F. Evans W. Q. Cline Carroll Thompson Junior High School A. W. Young W. H. Galloway Slaton Junior High School K. O. Kershner J. T. Hutchinson Terry Thompson Ira Williams Matthews Junior High School Marya Hooten E. L. Stroud O. W. McGuire

Ralls Chamber to Host Pastor Oscar Bruce Speaker

Ralls Chamber of Commerce will host First Methodist Church pastor Oscar Bruce as guest speaker at noon Tuesday at the Ralls Inn. Jim Cox, the chamber president, urged all members to attend to discuss vital issues including tours of the Ralls agricultural area and new industries in West Texas and plans to attract more business to Ralls.

Ralls Oscar Bruce First Methodist Rallis Chamber of Commerce Ralls Inn Jim Cox Cox West Texas

Rev Almon Martin Elected President of Post Band Boosters

The Rev Almon Martin pastor of the First Christian Church is elected president of the Post Band Boosters Club for the coming year. He succeeds Mrs R B Dodson with Mrs James Dietrich as vice president and Mrs Dan Cockrum as secretary. Band Director W B Bill Parks received a scroll of appreciation as Martin spoke. The Modernaires Post High School stage band performed.

Martin Modernaires

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