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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1956

Page

5

Harold Chapman files as Democrat for Texas House District 97

Lubbock real estate man Harold Chapman announced his bid for State Representative from District 97 Place 2 in Lubbock County on the Democratic ticket. He cites business experience and aims for a “sound government” while inviting letters and contacts regarding legislation. Chapman, 36, a Texas resident born in East Texas, served in the Army and now lives on Route 3 in Lubbock with wife and two sons.

Harold Chapman Lubbock Lubbock County Texas Tech West Texas Texas Chapman East Texas Floydsda High School Army Panama

Methodists Endorse Birth Control In Family Life Plan

The Methodist General Conference approved a position saying planned parenthood, practiced in Christian conscience, may fulfill the will of God. The resolution, without dissent, also denounced liquor trade as a social blight and urged church instruction on Christian ideals of friendship courtship and marriage. Aimed to counter anti birth control campaigns, the action links birth control to religious conscience.

George W. Cornell Minneapolis Methodist Church Methodist General Conference Church H. Hughes Wagner Springfield Mass Wagner Massachusetts Connecticut Charles Parlin Inglewood N.J

Bradder Weakness Ad Warns About Urinary Irritations

An advertisement promotes OYSTEX and CYSTEX for urinary issues including nighttime urination, frequent urge, burning or itching, strong smelling or cloudy urine. It claims 30 years of use and safety for all ages and offers a money back guarantee with fast results.

Unable to Win Either Way Man Loses in Panic Era Theft

In Indianapolis a 71 year old man named Abramose Simon, who distrusted banks after losing 200 dollars in the 1929 Panic, reported theft of a safe containing 17 000 dollars from his trailer home on Friday.

Indianapolis Ambrose Simon

Old Settlers To Gather In Floydada May 28

Floydada prepares for Old Settlers Day on May 28 with a beard growing contest by the Lions Club after the May 1 shaving deadline. A $500 roping event at the Floydada Rodeo Grounds follows the parade with Plainview and Floydada teams, plus prize money for parade floats. Antiques displays will line downtown windows as the Pioneer style show takes shape under Mrs. Hale.

Floydada Lynn Pittard T. L. Holland Jr Floydada Chamber of Commerce Lions Club Gayle Mayo Lions Mitchell Parrish Chamber of Commerce Bill G. Rodgers Floyd County Ing Floydada Lions Club Maude Hollums The Pioneers’ Association Panhandle South Plains Floydada Roping Club J Floydada Rodeo Grounds Plainview W. T. Kirk Jack Harris Ray Ware Billy Kirk

Jet Pilot Parachutes Safely In Italy From Disabled Plane

Lt. Robert Wilkinson 25 of Fort Worth parachuted to safety after his U S Air Force F84F jet crashed near Belluno Italy early today. Firemen and Carabinieri found him unhurt signaling with a lamp as flames engulfed the wreck and woods. Wilkinson is stationed at Aviano Italy.

Belluno Italy Robert Wilkinson Fort Worth Wilkinson Aviano

Udga Tablets Promise Fast Relief for Ulcer Pain

Udga tablets offer fast relief from stomach ulcer pain indigestion and heartburn with three active ingredients forming a protective film over the stomach lining. The ad claims rapid soothing effects and a money back guarantee with 252 million sold since 1928, urging readers to try now.

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