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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1955
Page
5
Army intensifies educational campaign to back the new conduct code. The effort aims to stress fighting qualities among servicemen and reinforce discipline across units.
A one year agreement was signed between United Carbon Co and the CIO United Chemical and Atomic Workers Union for operation of the carbon black plant near Fuance F Ohio. The contract includes wage increases ranging from 1 to 5 cents per hour, shift pay adjustments, and guaranteed overtime provisions.
Invitations to about four dozen Western Businessmen from Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico to attend the market show. The event aims to feature fashion and clothing centers with exhibitors from Hemahi EwWeos and other locales. Merchandise totals and vendor interest are noted as a key part of the plan.
State police launch a weekend traffic enforcement drive with abducted autos and an airplane used as deterrents. Governor Jon Simms supports the effort to curb reckless driving and fatalities as officers from Hobbs and surrounding areas join the statewide operation.
E H Boulter member of the Texas state Board of Education leaves for a meeting in Austin to discuss per capita funding, pre payments, and the purchase of school bonds. He expects to return Tuesday or Wednesday with updates on committees including County Vocational School, Cravens Advisors Conference, and Texas School for the Deaf.
Seagraves school board approves a budget for the year showing expenditures about $8000 below last year. Receipts are estimated lower, with a $4000 deficit carried forward. The shortfall stems from cash purchases of five new school buses rather than long term financing.
Leonard Henley and wife sue Toward Hodges in 740th District Court alleging auto collision caused injuries to Mrs Henley and two minor children. Plaintiffs claim a broken ankle fractured knee head lacerations and other injuries to Mrs Henley and minor harms to the children seeking 33500 in damages.
The Floydada National Farm Loan Association will hold its annual stockholders meeting on Saturday September 17 at 2 pm in the American Legion Hall. Invitations are being mailed by secretary treasurer Jake B R Watson. All stockholders are urged to attend and door prizes will be awarded.
Pvt Billy J Walker son of Mr and Mrs C B Walker of S820 Snp Plooresant completed basic training at Fort Ord California and sailed for Hawaii last week after visiting by his mother and two sisters Nancy and Bethy. He attended Frensoa High School at Wolffarty in California and has served in the Army before.
Floydada Quarterback Club will hear Whitey Baccus as the guest speaker at its second meeting of the senior board. Weg tes Ve TSaeetpe af Tae knew vil he guest spesser for the Whirl seem Ghorharn Cory details football types and minor aspects of the game. FL Gresh am presides over the everongs pregram.
A man identified as Waike Wise Tr 20 was stabbed in the chest and abdomen during a Saturday altercation in a Lubbock neighborhood. He remained in serious condition at Methods Hospital. A second man, Artectives said, also wounded, was held in connection with the incident as charges were expected to be filed Monday.
Fort Sam Houston Texas report shows Fourth Army installations saved $451,000 in fiscal 95 by destroying unneeded paper. Capt. R. H. Wood, records administrator, said files at installations in Texas Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma and New Mexico were culled to achieve the saving.
Mrs. A P Oliver, wife of muscular dystrophy victim A P Oliver, admitted to Methodist Hospital with unknown illness. Family, including an 8 year old daughter, has no income except funds raised by the Oliver Fund at American State Bank. Contributions and food donations are solicited through church and bank channels. In Hannover Germany a 13 year old apprentice is in custody on multiple theft and fraud charges.
Wen dell B. Barnes, head of the Small Business Administration, denied reports he was asked to resign. He said he will stay and focus on flood relief duties while directing 21 emergency SBA offices to remain open through Labor Day. Barnes, appointed in 1994, has faced scrutiny over the agency security program.
Chicago Sun-Times reports that the capture of cop-killer Richard Carpenter triggered the largest influx of letters to the editor in months. About 30 writers praised the police while 89 criticized the police. Six letters questioned press handling of the story.
Frenship High School in Wolfforth elects 1955-56 senior class officers led by President Sidney Dalton. Other officers include Alton Perry vice president Anne Simmons secretary Beatrice McCollum treasurer Pat Pettiet reporter Dona Hitt Patricia Richardson cheerleaders. Rooms mothers and fathers named, PTA representative chosen. Classes began Monday.
Floydada with a Sept. 3 Special note shows Floyd County United Chest designating allocations for charity groups for a full campaign. Totals include Heart Fund 800, Cancer Society 1165, Red Cross 3200, with 3500 less memberships, Boy Scouts 2500, Salvation Army 500. Campaign expense 500 and 1000 reserve bring the total to 313,165. Charlie Andrews presides as chairman with Claude Brown and E C Carter as assistants. J Amy Willson Jr. serves as secretary. Directors meet September 19 to review budgets and finalize allocations.
The mid August index of prices received by Texas farmers remained unchanged from mid July at 237 percent of the 1909 14 average, per the U S Department of Agriculture. It is down 13 points from a year ago as declines in most crops and some livestock were offset by higher prices for cotton, peanuts, cattle, poultry and eggs.
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