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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1950

Page

7

Curriculum Trends English Workshop Set in District Four

The third annual District Four English Workshop conference will be held Friday afternoon and Saturday morning at O L Staten Junior High with the theme Curriculum Trends in English. About 45 English departments from colleges and high schools in District Four are expected to send representatives. Speakers include Miss Dorothy Lomax E S Hancock H N White and Dr T F Mayo with Dr Everett Gillis in charge of the dinner.

O. L. Staten Texas State Teachers Association TSTA O. J. Slaton Junior High Labs T. F. Mayo Texas A&m College Slaton Texas Conference of College Teachers of English Texas A. F. Raser Lubbock County Dorothy Lomax Lublock National Council of Teachers of English E. S. Hancock Lubbock State Department of Education H. N. White Texas Tech Everett Gillis Mayo Estee Poke Tech English O. L. Slaton Gladys Sims Carroll Thompson JT. McCullen Trene Armes Lubbock Senior High School Fialish Wortsop Quaneah Lewis

Two New Oil Producing Areas Discovered in Alaska By Navy

The Navy reports two new oil prospects in Alaska. A well at Umiat on the Arctic coast yielded about 500 barrels per day of high gravity oil, with plans for three more shallow wells. A second discovery at Cape Simpson is described as minor so far.

Washington Alaska Navy Umiat Arctic Cape Simpson

International Film Festival in Seitzerland Showcases 17 Features

Films from 13 countries were shown at Seitzerland's International Film Festival. The offerings let an evening audience view 17 feature pictures priced from 60 cents to $1.10.

Seitzerland

Labor Official To Address North Texas Typographical Union Meeting

More than 80 delegates and visitors registered for the semi annual North Texas Typographical conference in the Hilton hotel in Lubbock. Don Hurd of Indianapolis will give the principal address as business sessions begin. the event marks the Lubbock Local 888s 25th anniversary with charter member recognition and local officers leading the organization.

North Texas Hilton Hotel Lubbock Dallas Fort Worth Amarillo Wichita Falls Abilene Big Spring

Beeville Postmaster J E Marshall Dies in Galveston

J E Marshall aged 52 former Beeville postmaster died today at John Sealy hospital Galveston. Survivors include his widow his father Will F Marshall of Mineral Wells three sisters Mrs R F Gibson of Corpus Christi Mrs J C Paris of Victoria and Mrs Ida Crockett of Mineral Wells.

Galveston J. E. Marshall Beeville John Sealy Hospital Will F. Marshall Mineral Wells R. F. Gibson Cornus Christi J. C. Paris Victoria Ida Crockett

State Fair Of Texas Opens In Dallas With Big Crowds

The mid century State Fair of Texas opened in Dallas as officials touted it the biggest and best. In two weeks 2.25 million visitors are forecast with about 175000 by mid afternoon. Guides noted 4 H and FFA youth guests and Governor Allan Shivers cut the ribbon before presenting the scissors to Janet Blair.

Dallas Texas Farmers of America Homemakers of America Allan Shivers 4-H FFA Dallas Chamber of Commerce Junior Chamber of Commerce Boy Scouts State Fair

City Bus Drivers In Waco Strike For Wage Increase

WACO Oct 7 A strike idled buses in this Texas city as 86 drivers walked off at 5 am, with 52 buses idle. Daily riders range from 10 000 to 15 000 as deliveries of six new buses arrive. Drivers from the city bus operators union demand higher pay, initially 25 cents, then 15 cents. the company offered seven cents while current pay stands at $1 an hour.

Waco Texas City Bus Operators Union

Boys' Club Pet Show Promises Fun Friday

The Lubbock Boys' Club hosts its first annual pet show Friday night at 2323 Avenue K. Open to all members with four divisions including best trained most unusual smallest and best trained. Prizes on display and entry blanks at the club, with Miss Davis handling entries. Mr H A Allen president of the Lubbock Kennel Club and members will assist.

Lubbock Boys’ Club Avenue K Kennel Club

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