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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1947

Page

2

Abernathy to Hold Baccalaureate and Commencement Services

Abernathy High School schedules a baccalaureate service at 8:00 PM Sunday in the school auditorium with Rev. George E. Turrentine Rev. Arnold Banks and Rev. J. Frank Nix among speakers and participants. Commencement follows Friday at 8:00 PM with speaker C. A. Cryer and school leaders presenting diplomas to the senior class led by Ray J. Veteto. senior class members listed include Co. E. Austin Dortha Barron Joe Blair Rex Bridges Abra Davis and others.

Abernathy Abernathy High School George E. Turrentine Glee Club Arnold Banks C. A. Cryer J. Frank Nix Ray J. Veteto W. W. Swinburn Ted Watts C. W. Nall Co. E. Austin Dortha Barron Joe Blair Rex Bridges Abra Davis Bobbie Deavours Norman Downs Roy Downs Kenneth Duty Joyce Embry Tootsie Evans Oma Dell Franklin Waldo Gilbert Georgia Greenier Leon Hamilton Elbert Harp Jeanette Cotton Hays Eugene Heath Robert Earl Hughes Mearl Parson Ruth Patterson Jack Nabors Ruth Pettier David Ray Pinson Billy Gene Ray Bob Riley Betty Owens Smithee Nora Snodgrass Y. F. Snodgrass Billie V. Thomas Warren Thomas Reba Turner Wendell Tooker Kenneth Apperson Remus James Patterson Geneva Patterson Bobby Jane Hall Patricia Dyer Jimmy Miller Minnie Barbara Cannon Betty Thomas Wyoming Joly Tupence W. V. Swinburn W. *. Halford Seldon Blackman Lamar McKenzie

Paint Your Car With DAB Wipe-On Auto Paint

DAB is a two year guaranteed wipe-on auto paint insured by Lloyds of London. The product promises no chipping peeling blistering or fading. A Powder Puff pad provides dust-free one hour application with a smooth gloss finish. Free literature color cards and dealer info available from Lubbock Cover Co. 1911 N, Lubbock, Tex.

Lloyd’s of London Lubbock Cover Co Lubbock, Tex

Naval air exploits told by former war buddies in Levelland

In Levelland a reunion of Navy and Army veterans from the Byrd Antarctic expedition recalled wartime service. Lt James L Ball described crash rescue, flag marking, and his wreckage photos while Lt Roy S Whitcomb and Sgt Thomas V Ball shared memories.

Antarctic Navy Amarillo Plainview James L. Ball Anson States Byrd Antarctic Expedition Roy S. Whitcomb Martin Mariner Harry Patterson Texas Tech Patterson Army Thomas V. Ball James San Antonio James Ball Ball Norfolk, Va Whitcomb Naval Air

Favorites Named At High School

The Westerner yearbook at Senior High announces All-Westerner winners Peggy McClatchy and Jack Alderson chosen by secret faculty ballot. Class favorites include Sue Evans Noel Sikes Bo Harvey and Neil Sikes. Who's Who lists seniors Paula Fix etc juniors Chloe Dawson and others sophomores Kara Sam Dunn and more. Shipment date for yearbooks awaited. Theme is Weather with blue copper cover reflecting West Texas skies.

Peggy McClatchy Jack Alderson Sue Evans Noel Sikes

Mugu Calif Patterson Brother of Mrs H T McKissack

Patterson of Mugu California is identified as a brother of Mrs H T McKissack in a notice dated twenty sixth in 2006.

Mugu Calif Patterson H. T. McKissack

Awards to UT Cactus staff members and OSU honor roll students

The Cactus yearbook staff received awards including a gold award to Ann Elkins of Lubbock and William Ferguson of Houston for outstanding yearbook work. Charles R. Stewart of Lubbock made the Ohio State University winter quarter honor roll with a B average or better.

Cactus University of Texas Ann Elkins Lubbock William Ferguson Houston Ferguson Charles R. Stewart Texas Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences

Local Marriage Licenses and Related Legal Notices

Official records show marriage licenses for Frank A. Smith 23 of Lubbock to Drucille Howze 24 of Brownfield. Also listed are Wilfredo Quirino 18 and Elida Adams 18 both of Lubbock and Eber Sam Emerson 21 with Dorothea Jean Davenport 18, also of Lubbock. Writings include a divorce suit between Tommy Sue Ripley and Ted William Ripley in 9th District Court. The county court, Walter Davies presiding, handles C B Martin’s petition for letters of administration for the estate of the late George Henry Martin.

Frank A. Smith Lubbock Drucille Howze Brownfield Wilfredo Quirino Elida Adams Eber Sam Emerson Dorothea Jean Davenport G. V. Pardue Tommy Sue Ripley Ted William Ripley Walter Davies C. B. Martin George Henry Martin

High School Yearbook Is Largest Ever Issued

The annual art class book features weather scenes across division pages with white tabs marked by blue letters. Paula Fix announced in a recognition assembly that the 232 page yearbook is dedicated to Mrs Dick Corby director of publications.

Paula Fix Dick Corby

Lubbock Senior Class Favorite Heads for Houston Trip

Lubbock High School seniors Sue Evans, West erner Round-Up favorite and head cheerleader, will fly to Houston May 31. Pioneer Airlines sponsors a tour for 17 Texas city sweethearts with the Houston Chamber of Commerce. they attend a dinner dance, christen a Pioneer aircraft, and stay two days with a Dallas teacher accompanying them.

Houston Sue Evans Westerner Lubbock High School Pioneer Airlines Texas Houston Chamber of Commerce Pioneer Dallas

New Lamesa Radio Station KPET May Start Broadcasting

Lamesa's KPET radio station may air at 6 a.m. Wednesday, station manager Kermit Ashby said. The first broadcast was delayed from Thursday May 15 and the official opening time remains tentative.

Lamesa KPET Kermit Ashby Ashby

Cars Move Over Mountains to Reach Nepal

Report describes automobiles carried on backs of workers over rugged terrain into Nepal. Text notes the route traverses the region near Lubbock Texas and involves expedition-style transport through challenging passes.

Lubbock Texas Nepal India

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