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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1956
Page
8
Kilgore Texas Oct 27 fireworks show slated to celebrate the Kilgore National Bank's 50th anniversary. From an original 10 000 dollar financial structure the bank's assets have grown to over 13 million dollars reflecting steady growth and community support.
Reese AFB introduces a radar weather detector with a 250 mile range to alert South Plains residents of approaching storms. The system, operating since Saturday, sends readings hourly or every three hours by teletype to civilian and military centers. It can identify storm type, intensity, location, speed, and altitude, with immediate reports for tornadoes.
Tahoka announces homecoming events with pre game tickets for ex teachers and all ex lettermen, reserved sideline seats at the school cafeteria for 1.50 each, a business meeting to elect new association officers, and a 1956 football queen coronation during halftime chosen by the T Club.
Williams Memorial Church of the Nazarene proclaims Baby Day with the 3:45 a.m. Sunday School service honoring all babies under two and their mothers. Pastor Rev. James C. Holman will introduce the families and pictures will be taken, with prints mailed to each mother.
The FF Mutual Investment Fund, a Denver firm, reports assets rose to 57.583 million from 40 million after the year ended August 31. Net shares increased 3,705,901 as 14,325,381 new shareholders joined, amid inflation fears. Smith cites future growth driven by population rise and large public works spending.
The article argues that the November election results would not change the overall business trend or the basic economic facts of life. It emphasizes continuity in economic conditions regardless of political outcome.
U S markets show weakness with livestock prices mixed and inflation fears rising. Reports cite Lambs steady to higher while beef and feeder cattle dip. steel and manufacturing notes warn prices lag costs, with Bethlehem Steel executives signaling future price adjustments amid labor and material pressures.
In Lubbock County Court at Law on Saturday Paul Truman Rumsey 34 Midland pleaded innocent to driving while intoxicated with a $500 bond set. Harold Lee Shivers 23 2204 Ave J pleaded guilty liquor law violation fined 250 and costs. Cecil Autry Shannon 49 2217 Earnest Burleson 27 2816 Rail Road Ave pleaded innocent license suspended bond set. Armando Deluna 22 13 Std pleaded guilty two counts illegal sale of intoxicants fined 100 and costs each total 200 and costs.
Dr. James D. Carter of Waco authored Masonry in Texas. Dallas Scottish Rite Bodies donated copies to Idalou Loren zo Ralls Shallowater public schools city libraries in Slatena and Lubbock and the Texas Tech Library. The work covers lodge and Masonic figures linked to Texas history.
Postex Mis, Inc. announced wage adjustments averaging 10 cents an hour for 380 employees. Increases range from five to 15 cents, raising payroll by about $1,500 this week. By January 1, 1957, with 35 to 40 more workers, payroll will be roughly $5,000 higher than a year prior.
The First Presbyterian Church announces plans for a new west-of-sanctuary educational complex to accompany a downtown building project. A 7 p.m. Tuesday banquet at Fellowship Hall will feature speakers Wayne Prather Everett Bud and Dr. R C Douglas discussing church dedication and adult education. A 300-person crowd is expected with no budget details at the novelty banquet.
Warren G. Harding assistant registrar at Texas Tech for seven years resigns to move to Galveston as assistant to the director of the University of Texas Medical Branch. He joined Tech in 1949 as a part time instructor in matties and holds a BA from Eastern New Mexico University and an MA from Texas Tech. He has sponsored Tech veterans affairs for five years. No replacement announced.
The Duke of Edinburgh met an old car he used in the British navy in Ceylon sixteen years ago. A Colombo dealer brought the battered vehicle to the airport when the Duke arrived. He bought it for 132 dollars in 1940 as a young naval officer, then sold it before marrying Queen Elizabeth II.
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