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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1947

Page

6

Building permits surge to record yearly total in Lubbock

Building permits issued last week reach a city record, totaling about 4 504 316 for the year to date. Home construction accounts for roughly half with 44 permits for residences valued near 100 000. A water works project adds 240 000, while new single dwellings and a brick business structure are also authorized.

H. B. Hamilton W. G. McMillan Lubbock Rice Twenty-ninth Street Joe Telford Bennie Noel Nexes Avenue

Inheritance Spark Leaves McEwan Uneasy in Hastings

Hastings May 3. Digory McEwan, an insurance salesman, learned he would share in a $40,000 estate from a great aunt. He initially excited, then dismayed to realize his portion is about $61 after sharing with two other relatives.

Hastings Mich Digory McEwan McEwin

West Texas Singing Association program set for today

Singers from California and local groups attend the annual program at Central Baptist Church. Louis Clark of Abilene is press- Pruitt for "Living Your Religion" while Marjorie Ann Sims presents "Strengthening Your Home Life." Hebert Puryear leads as master of ceremonies with Floyd Honey awarding honors, R. W. Matthews presiding, and H. L. Allen giving diplomas. The senior girls' chorus sings two pieces, Athalene Allen on piano, Billie Nunley and Betty Su Tippit performing, and the class closes with "The Westerner Call To Loyalty."

California West Texas Singing Association Central Baptist Church Louis Clark Abilene Athalene Allen Billie Nunley Malotte Betty Su Tippit Opal Dixon Avalanche-Journal Root T.C. Root Commerce Texas R. W. .Matthews Floyd Honey H. Perin Glenys Honey Bessie Fullock Rita McCauley Ben McGregor Faye Haymes Lynn Marie Ryan Rex Zachary John Carteret Jeanetta Lewis Moonyeen Clare

Williamson pleads guilty to flipping at local factory

Max Williamson, a factory worker in Muncie, Ind, pleaded guilty in city court to flipping female co workers with a rubber band. He was fined 11 dollars. Police described the act as flipping.

Muncie Ind U.P Max Williamson

Speedy Relief for Tender Feet

An ad touts Moone's Emerald Oil for foot pain and corns. It promises rapid relief after two to three applications and recommends nightly use for corns and calluses. Mark Halsey Drug Stores sell the product with a satisfaction guarantee.

Moone Mark Halsey Drug Adv

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