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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1946

Page

3

Pennsylvania Holds Primary Election

Voters in Pennsylvania decide between a reform GOP slate led by John A. Shroyer and Governor Edward Martin administration loyalists backed by Attorney General James H. Duff. The primary also selects U S senator, lieutenant governor, internal affairs secretary, and 33 U S representatives, 25 state senators, 208 state representatives amid 4.38 million registered voters.

Pennsylvania John A. Shroyer G.O.P Edward Martin James H. Duff Martin U.S. Senate U.S Secretary of Internal Affairs Congress

Wartime registration totals and campaign notes align in 1945

The 1945 registration reached 4,404,978 as Carl E. Mau a discharged veteran and Marcus Hook publisher campaigns for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Mau and fellow veterans travel the state in a GI caravan sleeping in pup tents while Republicans settle intra party disputes. Democrats present a unified slate led by Senator Joseph F. Guffey seeking re election.

Carl E. Mau Marcus Hook Mau Pup U.S Joseph F. Guffey

Marriage Licenses and Legal Notices in Lubbock Area

Official records list multiple marriage licenses for ages from 16 to 45 across Lubbock Abernathy Idalou Mt Ida and Prairie Grove Ark and district court items include divorces suits for damages and notes on building permits and warranty deeds with numerous property transfers in McCrummen Overton West End and other local additions.

Pete Ogda Jesse Villa Lubbock James D. Merriman, III Juanita Lindley Earnest W. Hazle Abernathy Bonnie Marie Jinks Herbert Ray Hill Idalou Ina Mae Bruner Prairie Grove Ark Joseph R. Johnston Dorothy Lucile Wright Terry J. Walker Noe Alice Dot Watkins Mt. Ida Morris Davis Othelene Burks Chatman A. L. King Lucille M. King McCrummen R. C. Carter Paul Leclaire Carter A. B. Walker Rob Simmons Joe N. Gott Billie’ Cratsbay Hubert H. Foster Wallace Aylesby Dupree F. D. Eddy Ercell Givens R. D. Durham Anse L. Wharton West End Place J. W. Chapman Will M Perkins Add J. J. Hall J. C. Hall Overton Add Eva Hamilton Joe Ussery Arnett-Benson Cicero Lumber Co J. W. Tippitt Overton Mary Lee Thompson Pringle P. Hooker Hillcrest J. B. Corcorran Sam D. Strong T. J. Rawls Delmar Annex

Gen Eaker To Talk To Eden Graduates

Lt Gen Ira C Eaker former deputy commander of the Army Air Force will address Eden High School graduates at the commencement ceremony He arrives from San Angelo where he spoke at the Lions club district convention The former Concho boy returns home for the event

Eden Concho Army Air Force Eden High School Ira C. Eaker San Angelo Lions Club

Tom Gordon Ends Candidacy Filing For District Attorney

Lubbock attorney Tom Gordon filed his candidacy for district attorney just hours before midnight seeking to succeed Burton S. Burks who will not seek re-election. Lloyd Croslin had filed earlier. State office filing closes June 3 and county precinct posts close June 15.

Tom Gordon Lubbock Burton S. Burks Lloyd Croslin

Frost Will Filed For Probate In San Angelo

Will of Fred W. Frost, holder of oil royalties on thousands of acres in Texas and the southwest, has been filed for probate in county court at San Angelo. Cyrus Frost and Jacob Frost, both of Eastland, apply as independent applicants.

San Angelo Fred W. Frost Texas Southwest Cyrus Frost Jacob Eastland

Bread Rations Cut in Dublin Restaurants

The Fire government restricted bread service to breakfast only at all restaurant meals in Dublin. Also noted is Helen Richey, a Pittsburgher, identified as the United States first female transport and airmail pilot.

Dublin Helen Richey United States

Bicycles Price Hike Amid Wartime Costs

Washington May 21 In a Wartime Prices and Trade Act notice the OPA said 1946 model bicycles will cost about ten percent more than 1941 levels to offset higher wage and material costs. Manufacturers will raise prices to cover increased production expenses.

Washington OPA

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