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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1959

Page

4

Architects Named For Tech Texas Central Library

Texas Tech selects Pitts Mebane and Phelps of Beaumont as architects for a new central library to anchor the campus. The modular, open stack design aims for long hours, expansion, and air conditioning with modern lighting. The project sits west of the Student Union and is funded by bonds plus private gifts.

Texas Tech Pitts, Mebane and Phelps Beaumont Det U. S. Em Mexico Lamar State College Baylor University Waco Lamar State Centenary College L. W. Pitts Tech Pitts Central Library Student Union E. N. Jones Jones Nolan Barrick Ray Janeway J. Evetts Haley Stillwater Okla Edmon Low Oklahoma Robert J. Alien Holden W. A. Jackson Cllf

Blue Lustre Carpet Cleaner Ad For Rugs

An advertisement promotes Blue Lustre carpet cleaner for home use. It highlights removing soiled areas on carpets and rugs without washing walls, mentions long handle brush and shampoo sections, and notes budget friendliness and effectiveness on 9 by 12 area rugs.

Girl Who Killed Mother To Take Psychiatric Test

In Houston AP report 14 year old Darlene Rainer killed her mother with a shotgun. She will undergo psychiatric tests Monday after a night in the juvenile ward as investigators detail the case and her statements about a Mexican descent boy FelI x Calderon.

Houston Darlene Rainer Frig Sarah Holden Darlene Felix Calderon

One Bite McMillin Wins Big Dog Fight

In Long Beach California retired rear admiral and City Postmaster George J. McMillin wins a dog bite dispute as mail delivery halts at the home of Joseph Polizzi after his dog bit a mailman. McMillin declares bitten mailmen need not deliver unless the dog is tied up.

Long Beach Calif George J. McMillin McMillin Joseph Polizzi Polizzi

Boy on Bike Killed by Truck in Houston

Larry Joe Bridges nine died after a milk truck backed over him in a southeast Houston street. His brother Michael five survived with minor scratches as the two bicycles were crushed during the incident near their home.

Houston UPI Larry Joe Bridges Larry Michael

Old Fiddlers Meet Slated At Athens

The 24th Old Fiddlers contest reunion set for Athens gathers fiddlers and bands from the Southwest to compete for cash prizes. Morning speaker, Farm Bureau queen crowning in the afternoon, and dances near the big bandstand at night. Registration is free for entrants, per the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce.

Athens Southwest Farm Bureau Henderson County Chamber For Commerce

Dallas apartment fire damages two units. no injuries

A two alarm blaze in a north Dallas apartment house caused about 7000 dollars in damage to two units. A woman tenant woke to smoke and alerted fire crews, with no injuries reported.

Dallas UPI

Free Book Explains Arthritis Rheumatism Causes and Effects

Public service notice offers a highly illustrated booklet on arthritis and rheumatism mailed free to readers who write for it. It promises explanations of causes, effects, and aging related conditions in plain terms.

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