Soap Box Derby Registration Nears Deadline in Lubbock
More than 100 boys had signed up for Lubbock’s seventh annual Soap Box Derby as of Saturday with a final total expected to rise. Fifteen South Plains towns are represented. Late entries will be allowed next week. The winner earns a trip to Akron for a $15,000 college scholarship contest.
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Lubbock
South Plains
Kuykendall Chevrolet Co
Mde
Lamesa
Ralls
Shallowater
Spur
Wilson
Abernathy
Thalon
Hale Center
Rogers
N. M
Crosbyton
Anton
Littlefield
Sundown
Lorenzo
Akron
Avalanche Journal
Lubbock Exchange Club
North America
Germany
Bobby Gale Wilson
R. W. Wilson
Bill Hunter
W. N. Hunter
Dist
Hamilton Electric Co
Buzzie Jones
J. W. Jones
Dorothy's
Jimmy Foster
Arthur Foster
Plains Seed De-Linting Co
James A. Ellis
Gary Rodgers
C. E. Rodgers
Rodgers Furniture Co
Jerry Tom Airhart
J. B. Airhart
28Th St
J. A. Badley Lumber Co
Jerry Pritchett
Harold Hi Pritchett
42Nd St
Raymond Hill
Jewell Hi
22Nd St
Bobby “McGlellan
C.H. McClellan
Ave. N
Quicksall-Pryor Co
Curtis Gene McDonald
James McDonald
J. P. Chastain
Amherst
Donny Blaton
A. W. Blanton
41St St
Taylor's Save Way
Jimmy Tom Rankin
Chas. D. Rankin
34Th St. Hardware
Weather Bureau
Maine
Florida
Ohio Valley
Plains States
Mississippi Valley
New England
South Atlantic States
Northwest Pacific
California
Sponsors Sought for Lub bock Soap Box Derby Boys
About 20 boys entered Lub bock seventh annual Soap Box Derby to be held Monday July 26. Sponsors needed. cost includes 16.35 for wheels axles and steering gear, with up to 10 for materials. Sponsors may paint their name on the racer and contact C. W. Ratliff at the Avalanche Journal.
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Lubbock
C. W. Ratliff
The
Avalanche Journal
Rubye Jones Named Castro County Justice of Peace
Castro County commissioners appointed Mrs. Rubye Jones of Dimmitt to fill the unexpired term of the late P. L. Moore as Justice of the Peace for precinct three. The appointment takes effect May 14 and expires December 31, 1955. Jones remains secretary of the Dimmitt Retail Credit Bureau. Precinct three covers all northwestern Castro County including Dimmitt.
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Dimmitt
Castro County
Rubye Jones
P. L. Moore
Precinct Three
Single Blast On Siren Warns Post Residents Of Tornadoes
Post Fire Chief Homer McCrary says a three to four minute single siren blast will warn residents of an approaching tornado, with a short blast as the all clear. The warning was approved at a recent firemen meeting, replacing the usual fire siren pattern.
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POST
Post Volunteer Fire Department
Homer McCrary
McCrary
Brownfield Girls Summer Recreation Starts Monday
All girls from fourth to 12th grade are invited to meet at the Junior High School gym Monday at 3 p.m. to join a summer program of games tumbling softball tennis and outside activities run by Mrs. Vivian Forbus. Playtime runs daily 3 to 9 p.m. except Saturday and Wednesday nights.
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Brownfield
Vivian Forbus
New Zealand Envoy Urges Immediate Asia Talks
New Zealand affairs minister T Clifton Webb called for immediate talks to plan how to halt Communist expansion in Southeast Asia. He noted New Zealand's geographic position worsens the issue and urged urgent military discussions among closely involved powers. Australia backs five power talks with Washington planning conferences expected to begin soon.
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Washington
New Zealand
Southeast Asia
T. Clifton Webb
Australia
Brownfield Officials Seek Cooperation in Cleanup Drive
Brownfield officials plan a June cleanup campaign with resident cooperation. J. T. Hoy of the Chamber of Commerce and J. C. Powell of the Kiwanis Club will lead as general chairmen. Civic groups will join to organize the effort.
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Brownfield
J. T. Hoy
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
J. C. Powell
Wiwanis Club
Dawson Pioneer Days to Merge with County Fair
Dawson County Pioneers plan to combine their Pioneer Day celebration with the 1954 Dawson County Fair and Fiesta de La Mesa on September 16 17 and 17. About 50 to 60 older members met at the First National Bank building to elect officers including W D Arnett as president Frank Robinson vice president Mrs W K Crawley secretary and Mrs Dixie Kilgore treasurer. Members must have lived in Dawson County for 30 years to join.
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Dawson County
First National Bank
M. C. Lindsey
Henry Norris
W. D
Dud) Arnett
Frank Robinson
W. K. Crawley
Dixie Kilgore
Four Die in Secret Fireworks Factory Blast at Rio Suburb
An explosion at a hidden fireworks factory in Caxias Rio de Janeiro killed four people and left 11 others gravely injured. Authorities suspect a careless smoker sparked the blast.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Rio
Caxias
New Lamesa Faculty Members Named
Local schools announce new faculty for North Elementary led by K D Smith and Central Elementary with Gladys Kellam as principal for the year. The list includes numerous teachers such as Alma Barton Lorene Brumley Juanita Corbin Kate Corley Gretna Elmore Mary Jo Garner Grace Garvin Ena Henson Jean Jinkins Verle Lattimer Vestal Maner Carol Maule Lela Pennington Vera Price Beulah Roberts Bernice Ross son Mattie Smith Dora Stokes Clara Weakes Verney Wilson and Mire Maraie Hatenet A McCalister to head Blaceahear School with Wilma Cobb Lorene Davis and Liberte also noted.
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Mra Leta
Alma Barton
Lorene E. Brumley
Juanita W. Corbin
Aira
Kate Corley
Gretna Elmore
Casive Cor ds Honored in Texas Rural Contest
Three Castro County communities in the Texas Rural Contest received honorable mention from state judges. Frio and Jumbo improved fire safety and home upkeep, erected direction signs, repaired fences, and beautified buildings. Bethel Community plans to enter next year with a rural telephone exchange project over 40 miles.
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Dimmitt
Flant Sung
Castro County
Farmer Stockman
Texas Service
Frio
Jumbo
Bethel Community
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