Officials foresee busy week for Soap Box Derby
Registrations pour in from Lubbock and area as 177 boys entered the Avalanche Journal Chevrolet derby set for Monday July 5. Derby officials reported supplies and rules, sponsorship details, and new entrants including Hubert Boyd Roger Garrett Fred Ellison Connie Eady David Randolph Darwin Wilbanks John Chism Jackie Williamson Jimmy Henderson Robert Madden Milburn McAdams David Zipps Ronald Mason Don Tipps and Milburn Edge.
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Avalanche-Journal-Chevrolet
Lubbock
Firestone
Goodrich
Lubbock Exchange Club
Kuykendall Chevrolet Company
Avalanche Journal
Derby
Texas Avenue
Roy Finley
Hubert Donald Boyd
H. D. Boyd
Roger Dale Garrett
G. W. Garrett
Fred K. Ellison
F. W. Ellison
Connie ‘Douglas Eady
Clarence 'Eady
David Randolph
A. J. Randolph
Darwin Mack ‘Wilbanks
F. M. Willbanks
Ave. K
John Wesley Chism
J. W. Chism
Jackie Don’ Williamson
Jack Williamson
Ave. W
Jimmy Max Henderson
R. M. Henderson
North Third
Robert Ray Madden
C. C. Madden
Milburn Ray McAdams
E. M. McAdams
Avinger Addition
David Lee Zipps
Dave Zipps
Avinger
Ronald Gene Mason
A. M. Mason
Don Eugene Tipps
J. J. Tipps
Milburn
Maurice Edge
Lymphoid Tumors Seen Curable With Early Treatment Says Boston Doctors
Three Boston physicians report in radiology that lymphoid tumors once deemed hopeless may be curable with early recognition. They warn untreated disease is fatal, describe neck lymph node enlargement as the first sign, and urge prompt diagnosis for possible long term survival.
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Boston
Chicago
Hugh F. Hare
William C. Mulry
Franklin Sornberger
Lahey Clinic
WISTC Ex-Students to Honor President
Ex-students of West Texas State Teachers College plan a dinner at the Lubbock hotel at 7 p.m. on Monday May 10 to honor retiring president Dr J A Hill and his wife Mrs Hill. Dr James P Cornette will be introduced as the new president this fall. Reservations are $1.50 per plate and must be made by May 8 at Hester's Offic Supply Co or by calling listed numbers.
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Texas Tech
Lubbock High School
Jackie Reese
Karens
James Pinson
Plainview
Otis Green
Knox City
Maxine McCollum
Jack Crain
Dallas
Ed Sides
Midland
West Texas State Teachers College
South Plains
J. A
Hill
Lubbock Hotel
Wyatt L. Hester
James P. Cornette
Dr. Cornette
Dr. Hill
Canyon School
Hester's Offic Supply Co
Texas Avenue
Mary Low Roberson
Marie Miles
Kansas Woman Set to Turn 107 Monday in Irving
Mrs Lucy Woodman of Irving Kansas will celebrate her 107th birthday Monday at the home of her grandson state Sen R G Thomson. She has slowed and can no longer enjoy the newspaper or radio but once found pleasure in them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
Kan
Lucy Woodman
R. G. Thomson
Streamlined Train Installed At Mackenzie State Park
Park operator Sam Caplan announced the installation of the Century Flyer a four car diesel streamlined train with a 32 adult or 48 child capacity for Mackenzie State Park. The locomotive measures 12 feet by 4 feet weighs 3075 pounds and runs on a 40 horsepower Ford tractor motor. Installation includes a track extension and reflects upgrades at the park.
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Mackenzie State Park
Sam Caplan
Caplan
Uuston
Bates Witt
Denver
Detroit
Birmingham
William de L’herbe, Jr
National Amusement Device Company of
Dayton
Lubbock News Briefs Hint at Park Repairs and Health Notes
A May 2 1948 avalanche journal brief mentions Pegs offering a ride near a project site and notes repairs at Lakeside Park in Denver Colorado. It also discusses keeping a poultry brooder dry to reduce coccidiosis risk and says Caplan reports ongoing maintenance on other park rides and a fresh paint job.
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Contrbateo
Federal Tex
Ter Tees
Paar
Pee Ey
Sed Atch
Nance
Miss Saylor
Russell Stover
Pangburn
Whitman
Schrafft
Joe Franklin Myers
Brach’s
Norris
Wylie’s Drug Store
Texas
Wylie’s
DIAL
Velma Mae Edge
Curtis Edwin Cannon
D. C. Cannon
William S. Polk
W. Sam’ Polk
Thomas Wren Rodgers
C. R. Rodgers
James Preston Wolfe
P. T. Wolfe
Herschel Beaty
H. A. Beaty
N. Monroe
Kenneth L. Aldridge
Cleo E. Wright
Armstrong Warehouse & Transfer Co
Bennett Motor Co
Bil Dean Motor Co
Citizens National Bank
Ferguson Auto Supply Company
Glassman's Department Store
Hobbs Mfg. Co
Home Lumber & Supply Co
Hub City Beverage Co
Lubb
WISTC
Kansas
Dane
Commerce ST. Dallas
Smart
Shaw
Famous Pen & Pencil
Parker “51
Exley
Chrysler-Plymon
Chryaler-Plymouth
ELGIN
Hamilton
Longines
Bulova
Gruen
Cotham
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