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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1953
Page
5
A leading traffic expert urges emphasis on highway design as a major factor in reducing deaths. A congressional study suggests better roads could save up to 15,000 lives, with rural miles and safety features highlighted as key targets.
Mrs. Brock described the library’s aims and value to Dawson County residents and explained the national rush schedule. Committee chairs were named including Mrs. Wallace program and Mrs. Davis ways and means with other officers and guests present.
Slaton reports Grady Smith delivered the first bale weighing 620 pounds from a 20 acre Mabie area field, ginned at Campbell Gin which sold at a stated price. The bale, with 2,140 pounds of seed cotton, was displayed outside Citizens State Bank as part of local agriculture news. The note about the University of Virginia appears out of place.
The Woman's Study Club of Lamesa awarded its scholarship of the year to Lawrence Menefield, a Southern University at Houston sophomore, who repaid most of the $100 loan and worked through his freshman year. Committee members include Mrs. Crawley and Mesdames Bailey Gaines Lattimore and White. The club also offers a cash award to the best high school citizen. Burma contracts with a British firm for $1,680,000 in earth moving equipment for irrigation.
A man visited the STEPH ENS CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC for an examination. The spinal X Ray enabled him to discard his crutches and walk unaided. He reported all back and knee pains disappeared and praised the doctor.
The Public Health Service increases gamma globulin access for mass polio immunization in communities with predicted needs. A slight decline in new polio cases last week guided eligibility for emergency shipments, adjusting a community size measure to 150 000 from 200 cases.
Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, sits atop a mountain summit leveled to create the historic plantation site debated for its hillside design and innovative architecture.
The Pythian Sisters observed the 11th anniversary of the Lamesa Temple at the K P Hall. Mrs Elmo Smith read minutes and highlighted temple history. Officers present included Mrs Earl Henderson Mrs Jack Mitchell Mrs Ira Ashley and Mrs Victor Middleton. Velma Middleton elected Temple Deputy. Banquet planned for Sept 17 to honor Texas Grand Chief. Hostesses served birthday cake and punch to 19 members.
A U S Sgt Id E Taylor 36 allegedly shot his wife after a domestic quarrel and then killed himself in Miami hospital reports say. He was bound for overseas duty, papers found at his home indicated, and his wife listed as Rev J E Hale Fort Worth. He was wounded in the chest and taken to a hospital in unknown condition.
Slaton High School announces free adult homemaking courses for beginners and experienced students. Mrs. Ima Dora Haile will teach home furnishing and crafts, while Miss Pat Brewer will lead Short Cuts in Clothing with advanced tailoring. Sign ups are at West Ward School Tuesday.
Fort Worth date. The Carswell Air Force Base reports the B-36 crash from 1950 was found in Alaska while searchers look for Ellis Hall, Abilene, Texas, and an Albuquerque, New Mexico pilot and four others missing since Aug. 17. Twelve crew survived the in flight icing incident. five are still missing.
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