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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1943

Page

2

PAAF Group To Receive Medals For Good Conduct

A large group at South Plains Army Airfield will receive Good Conduct Medals from Col. Norman B Olsen and Capt. Frank D Corwin. The ceremonyMonday will feature ribbons with white end stripes and will honor 28 area servicemen from Lubbock Hale Center and surrounding towns, listing many names and hometowns among the awardees.

South Plains Army Airfield Norman B. Olsen SPAAF Frank D. Corwin Minfheapolis Minn Lubbock South Plains Texas Tech Edward Dumas North Avenue P Everett W. Gray Lubbock High School Russell W. Floyd Arnett Street Arch Beavett South Plaine Harry G. Austin Hale Center Lelon C. Banks Iowa Park Albert Beavers Haiilaboro Stat Bet Oliver Cates Lamesa Robert BE. Jones Levelland Elton W. S Chaefer Lockhart Jack Filevina Wiinon Tester Brackin Kirbyville Leonard L. Barns Walter M. Chappel Borger Oscar L. Newaquist Manor Thurman Simmons Anson Atatt Robert P. Snipes Alice Walter L. Stavena Wharton Balfir William B. Thompson Wirana Tech Sg Arlie V Kenneth R. Clark Nashville Ark William 8 Cullom Littleton N. C Charles RR. Dague Dallet W. Vo John P. Dalton Brookline Myron C. Dests Omaha Reland Deemer Allenton Everett B. Delano Wdraaw Pfe Robert A. Dexter Brockton Mass Joseph W. Doub Bloomington Ind Ray Dunavan Mt. Vernon Til George W. Ewing Dorset Ohio Joseph Palatovich Halleton James P. Falso New York City Willam J. Fedor Lorain Ralph Ralph Fetheroll Orwigaburg Michael M. Pugitolo Terre Haute Raymond F. Finn Philadelphia Leonard H. Fisher Harwick Kermit Porsdick Caldwell Ida George A. Friedman Youngstown David W. Gilbert New~an Joan H. Goddard Pocatello Frank Goering Brandon Matthew A. Gelik East Helena Mont Ernest A. Grizzle Aeworth Leonard L. Gurlickson Blue Earth Ming John O. Hagen Dooley Robit A. Hammond Oklahoma City Okla James EB. Harney Providence Lloyd Gordon FE. Jensen Springfield Joe Johnston Jay John E. Johnaen Ashtabula William Kalanta Gardner Richard R. Keeble Grenville 8. D Charles J. Kerr Long Island N. Y Henry J. Kikta Buffalo Ni Fu Kenneth C. Kilpatrick Pawhuska Edgar Z. Kirk Summers Erwin F. Kotrigan Elgin Nebr George J. Kreutzer Mankato PhD Leason Pred T. Lenart Rock Creek Helmer M. Lepisto Ely Pie Ray BE Park Hill Fred E. Mee Cullough Burlington Kan Kenneth H. McDermott Cincinnati Wil Ham J. McKenna Chicago William H. McKinley Kalamazoo Mich Oscar A. Meinhardt St. Mary's Lawrence H. Mercier

Quite A Comedown For Clerical Instructor

Denver dispatch reports Irving Gold, formerly civilian instructor at Fort Logan Army Air Forces clerical school, was inducted as a private and reassigned to his old job, earning $216 monthly as civilian versus $50 in the army.

Denver Irving Gold Fort Logan Army

Scout Activities A Busy Week for South Plains Council

The South Plains Boy Scout council schedules a busy week with trainer sessions at Camp Mammy Haynes near Silverton and Quitaque. O K Reynolds and W R Scott lead the field staff. Meetings include November campaigns at Hilton Hotel and district committees in Lubbock and Floydada.

South Plains Boy Scout Council Quitaques Silverton Tulsa Flomet Dimmitt Kress Mammy Haynes O. K. Reynolds W. R. Scott Lubbock Financial Campaign Hilton Hotel Quitaque Grassland P. A. Ammons Lewis Kenley Kenneth Farr Elmer Rash G. Porterfield Billy Bob Hoover Billy Warrick James Murray James Dan van Brookshire Unger Floydada First Christian Church J. C. Wester Lubbock Seaman Hall Sixteenth Street J. C. Reynolds Big Gifts Committee George P. Kuykendall E. J. Parsons F. W. Grace Carden Green H. D. Grant First Baptist Church Forrest Rankin

Prehistoric Camel Remains Found in Texas Canyons

Paleontologists uncover remains of camels in Yellow House and Blanco canyons in Texas. Excavation teams document fossil fragments, contributing evidence of ancient camel presence in the region. Geologic context and site details are being studied by researchers from local museums.

Yellow House Blanco Canyons Texas

Factory fur closeout sale at Sweetbriar shop

In Lubbock News the Sweetbriar shop announces a big fur closeout with a 12 month pay plan Trade in your old fur Elanor Cooper an experienced furrier leads the sale and handles orders.

Civilians Discuss War Effort In Lubbock Study Groups

Lubbock women plan a series of book reviews and discussions on education's role in democracy and civilian contribution to the war effort. Groups 1 through 4 host meetings at local homes with topics including Sun Chief autobiography and tests of national defense, plus a AAUW program on Our Responsibility to the Air Fields.

Lubbock Newman Casey Ouida Buzbee Glenys Honey Fifteenth Street Dorothy Lomax Lubbock Woman's Club Hilton Hotel T. Ryan James Samson George Berry L. A. Thomas American Association of University Women 995Th Colored Squadron South Plains Army Airfield Army William A. Berlin Margaret E. Christie WAC SPAAF Roger Gayley Randall T. Miller Lubbock Army Airfield AAUW Wichita Falls James G. Allen Grace Padley William G. Dingus Margaret Weeks C. D. Doggett Anna B. Casey Marzelie Craddock Christine de Vitt Clyde Duncan Tech Air Field

Funeral set today for Mrs Melissa Bruce

Funeral services for Mrs Melissa Caroline Bruce 76 who died Thursday at her home are at 3 PM in Rix Funeral chapel conducted by W C Johnson. Pallbearers include John D Frye George Etz George Spash J A Lawrance James B Carl and T B Zellner. Burial follows at Memorial Park cemetery under Rix Funeral home direction.

Melissa Bruce Melissa Caroline Bruce Avenue M Rix W. C. Johnson Christian Science Service John D. Frye George Etz George Spash J. A. Lawrance James 8. Carl T. B. Zellner Memorial Park Cemetery Rix Funeral Home

Piper trainer crash kills teen near Mansfield

Fort Worth news reports 18 year old Paul George of Azle killed when the Piper trainer piloted by David Crenshaw of Handley crashed near Mansfield. Crenshaw, 18, suffered a broken leg and facial abrasions and was hospitalized in Fort Worth. Calls for rides were arranged with Mrs. R. W. Tucker.

Fort Worth Paul George Azle David Crenshaw Handley Crenshaw Mansfield

Sweetbriar shop offers 12 month fur sale deal

In town this week the Sweetbriar shop announces a factory close out sale on fur items. Customers can trade in an old fur and pay over 12 months. Elanor Cooper, an experienced furrier, is in charge of the sale.

Sweetbriar Elanor Cooper Adv

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