Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lubbock Avalanche Journal in Lubbock, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1953

Page

9

Panhandle South Plains veterinarians host annual convention in Lubbock

Veterinarians from Panhandle and South Plains attend the Panhandle Veterinary Medical Association fall meeting at Texas Tech in Lubbock. Dean W. L. Stangel welcomes attendees as Dr. W. W. Armistead presents a film lecture on small animal diseases.

Panhandle South Plains Panhandle Veterinarian Medical Association Texas Tech Dean W. L. Stangel Division of Agriculture O. L. Byrd Lubbock Dr. Armistead Deve Sherrill Sherrill Alvin A. Price Texas State Veterinary Medical Association Texas G. T. Easley Turner Ranch Sulphur Okla Easley W. T. Clifton W. V. Cox W. H. Stewart W. T. Rogers J. C. Hart Panhandle Veterinary Medical Association College Station J. W. Taylor San Angelo W. W. Armistead School of Veterinary Medicine Texas A&m College W. A. Scott Stephenville

U. S. Chamber Opposes Labor Union Guaranteed Wage Plan

The U. S. Chamber of Commerce attacked the CIO plan for guaranteed wages, arguing it would hinder production and growth and could worsen the national economic mood. It cited seasonal demand and tax factors as limits on steady employment and warned the measure might intensify economic instability.

Washington CIO U. S. Chamber of Commerce Chamber

High Plains Water District Moves Headquarters

Tom McFarland announces the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No 1 has moved its headquarters to 1628 15th St. in Lubbock. The offices shifted from the Lubbock National Bank Building with ample visitor parking behind the new building.

High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 15Th St Tom McFarland Water District Lubbock National Bank McFarland

Sharp Drop in Texas Construction Awards

The Texas Contractor reports a 22.7 percent drop in awards for the week ending Oct 7. Totals show 307 contracts worth $14,385,768 versus 380 contracts and $18,616,643 the prior week. All building types declined except non residential. Largest award was $1,515,685 to J W Bateson Construction Co. of Dallas for the Dallas courthouse annex.

Dallas Texas Weekly Trade Journal J. W. Bateson Construction Co Dallas’ New Courthouse Annex

Husky thieves burgle San Francisco cold storage

Police report burglars broke into a cold storage warehouse in San Francisco and carried away 2250 pounds of abalone and 450 pounds of shrimp valued at 3600 dollars.

HUSKY San Francisco

Outlook for next year not so bright for U S farmers

The Agriculture Department reports the United States harvested the third largest crop volume in history yet faces looming quotas. A cotton crop estimate prompts a Dec. 15 vote on marketing quotas, with a two thirds majority needed. Wheat, tobacco, and peanuts also face future controls while dry weather slows winter planting.

Washington Agriculture Department Secretary of Agriculture Benson The Depart

Haie County Fair draws record crowds in three days

Haie County Fair in Plainview closes with a record 3 706 paid attendance today and over 8 500 total across Thursday and Friday. Gate Supt. C L Abernethy notes this year more than doubles last year’s attendance as exhibitors pack and ribbons are stored away.

Plainview Haie County C. L. Abernethy Abernethy Bernie Howell Lubbock Fair Arena

Terry County Official Attends National Meeting in Nebraska

Terry County Superintendent Elmer E. Brownlee attends the 8th National Conference of County and Rural Area Superintendents in Omaha Nebraska. The event runs Sunday through Wednesday at the Fontenelle Hotel with morning speeches on Community Needs Shape Action and afternoon sessions on Needs of Children and Youth Shape Action. Speakers include a State Department education official, a professor of education, several superintendents, and a U S Office of Education panel member.

Brownfield Terry County Elmer E. Brownlee Fontenelle Omaha Neb State Department U. S. Office of Education

Innocent and Guilty Pleas Heard in County Court-at-Law

Judge Robert J. Allen presided Saturday. Eddie Murel White, 27, pleaded innocent to aggravated assault and bonded $200 for the November term. J. M. Goodgame, 33, of 4001 36th St., was fined $10 and court costs for a check law violation.

Robert J. Allen Eddie Murel White J. M. Goodgame 36Th St

Monkey causes blackout in Louhans by climbing pole

An escaped circus monkey near Dijon climbs a pole and its chain touches a high tension line, plunging the town of Louhans into darkness. Police and residents report brief power outage as crews restore electricity.

Dijon France Louhans

Army Officer Supports Young Korean A​f School in Kerrville

Kerrville October 10 A Korean War veteran Brig. Gen Edwin A Walker of Center Point Texas sponsors Sung Ki Lee a Schreiner Institute cadet corps member now a high school senior and ROTC student in Kerrville.

Young Korean Af Kerrville Sung Ki Lee Republic of Korea Schreiner Institute Edwin A. Walker Center Point Tex

Korean interpreter Lee to begin U.S. studies after service

A 20 year old Korean served as interpreter and aide to Generals Walker Ginn and Smith during the war. After rotation home in March he was courted by General Walker to join U S and ROK officials in the United States for preliminary medical training next year. In Paris a French airline announced Comet jet service to Johannesburg starting October 26 with two flights monthly.

Paris Comet Johannesburg Lee

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S. Chamber Hits Labor Union Plan High Plains Underground Water Conservation District U.S By Ovid A. Martin Ment Chile Ar‘ica Studebaker Monty Aow Miracle Ride Kerr Motor Company Terry Nebraska Avalerche-Journel Sen Thomas Bros Remington Model Complete Office Machine Service Dept Standard Typewriter Remington Rand Authorized Sales & Service Agency Pan Lb Office Outfitters J. V. McCallister, DC Our McCallister Chiropractic Clinic Ave 34Th Street 34Th Akron J. V. Mecallister D.C Bonnie McDuff
Search Courier

Search the Lubbock Avalanche Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lubbock Avalanche Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication