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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1960

Page

9

Good Planning First Step In Construction

A design emphasizing good zoning and efficient traffic flow guides a modern home plan. Large patio access from most rooms enhances indoor outdoor living with sliding glass doors from living spaces. Complete working drawings of plan No. 4714 are available for purchase with delivery two weeks after order. The offer expires Sept 29. send orders to Hiawatha Estes in Northridge California.

Hiawatha Estes B. O Northridge Calif

Nuclear Electric Research Contract Extended Four Years

The world's first privately financed program to harness fusion for electricity has been extended four more years. Jack Cunningham of Southwestern Public Service Co. announced the expansion, with 11 electric companies and General Dynamics General Atomic Division involved in the Texas Atomic Energy Research Foundation. The project, started at General Atomic's John Jay Hopkins Laboratory, aims to use fusion rather than fission to generate power, led by Donald W. Kerst with over 50 researchers and access to 1,100 experts at the San Diego Laboratory.

Jack Cunningham Southwestern Public Service Co Cunningham Texas Atomic Energy Research Foundation General Atomic Division General Dynamics Corp San Diego Laboratory

Doris Ann Temple Re-elected Head of REALS Group

Doris Ann Temple was elected to a second term as president of the Real Estate and Loan Secretaries at a recent meeting. Officers named include Judy Ross as vice president Pat Stubbs as secretary and Nina Merriott as treasurer. Installation is set for noon June 9 at the Plainsman Hotel.

Doris Ann Temple Judy Ross Pat Stubbs Nina Merriott Plainsman Hotel

Money at stake Here’s advice on home sales

Readers seek selling guidance after endless tips on buying. Start by grooming your house inside and out. A few dollars spent can boost appeal and hasten a sale.

FHA

Brecheen Named Amarillo Tax Commissioner

Virgil A. Brecheen, longtime Pioneer Natural Gas Co. Lubbock executive, is promoted to assistant tax commissioner in Amarillo. He will handle ad valorem taxes and equalization boards as he, wife, and son plan to move by July 1. Brecheen has deep West Texas Gas history and ties to Kiwanis and the Chamber. Marquis Supply’s W A Marquis Jr. attended the National Sanitary Supply Assn. convention in Miami Beach.

Virgil A. Brecheen Pioneer Natural ‘Gas Co Lubbock Amarillo Pioneer C. I. Wall Brecheen Paris West Texas Gas Co Pioneer Natural Gas Co West Texas Gas Pioneer Natural Gas Lubbock l W. A. Marquis Jr Marquis Supply Co National Sanitary Supply Assn Miami Beach

Behlan Manufacturing Starts Grain Storage Warehouse

Behlan Manufacturing Co begins building a grain storage warehouse at 4215 Locust with an estimated cost of 350,000 dollars. The project marks a expansion of storage capacity for the company.

Behlan Manufacturing Co

H B Davis Named Top Representative for Waples Platter

H B Davis named divisional representative for all Waples Platter firms and elected to the board. He formerly managed the West Texas area and has forty years with the firm. R L Malone of Fort Worth was named Davis replacement and will move to Lubbock soon.

H. B. Daviss Waples-Platter Daviss West Texas R. L. Malone Fort Worth Lubbock

Homes Sold In Lubbock Real Estate Market

Avalanche Journal reports 33 residential sales closed last week in Lubbock. Notable transfers include Noah A. Lee purchasing 4317 42nd St from Del Severe via J W Chapman and Sons, a 1537 square foot redwood home with three bedrooms two baths carport and shop. Vance Zinn buys 3710 38th St from George A Howton through J W Chapman and Sons and Buddy Hughes, Realtors, a three bed residence.

Dorrance H. Guy Avalanche-Journal Lubbock 42Nd St Noah A. Lee del Severe J. W.chapman and Sons 38Th St Vance Zinn George A. Howton J. W. Chapman and Sons Buddy Hughes

Permits Show Fifteen New Houses This Week

City building inspectors recorded fifteen residential building permits totaling 234 950 dollars. Listed builders include Jessie L Parks L and M Builders Norman Igo A L George Horizon Homes Burl Jones R M Davis Mathis and Wilson Construction Burl Kizer Gordon Construction Trans Western Developers and others with varied costs for single family and duplex homes. See New Houses Page 2.

Jessie L. Parks 41St St L and M Builders 17Th St Norman Igo 31St St A. L. George Ave. W Horizon Homes

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