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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1955

Page

4

Community Chest Opens Advanced Gifts Drive In Lubbock

The Community Chest launches its Advanced Gifts division Monday to raise 330 019.94 for 17 agencies in Lubbock next year. Pr Ford B Jones Retha Martin and Spencer Wells chair a noon kickoff at the Caprock Hotel with 110 volunteers calling on about 500 firms and individuals. A rally at the Coliseum will showcase Chest services.

Community Chest Lubbock Pr. Difford B. Jones Retha Martin Spencer Wells Cofter Ifam Caprock Martin Wells Frank Tunner Bill Collins Tom Cobb Gene Alderson Rex Webster W. B. Rushing Jim Spears Preston Smith Charles Signor Everett Filkham Chiff Widener

Free Book Explains Arthritis and Rheumatism

A 44 page illustrated booklet on arthritis and rheumatism is mailed free to readers who request it. The Ball Clinic offers the booklet describing causes ill effects and danger of neglect and a proven drainless treatment method. Send for your free copy to The Ball Clinic Dept 2011 Excelsior Springs Missouri.

Ball Clinic Excelsior Springs

Grand Saline Native Named First Luxembourg Ambassador

Wiley Buchanan, a Grand Saline Texas native and Washington businessman, became the first American ambassador to Luxembourg as both nations raised their legations to embassies. He has served as U S minister to Luxembourg since 1955. Other Allies also elevated missions to embassies in a move to strengthen ties.

Grand Saline Luxembourg Denver Wiley T. Buchanan Buchanan Tex Washington U.S London Paris White House Netherlands Belgium

Ten Million Building Program Studied At Big Spring

Texas board to study a ten million building program over two years at a Big Spring meeting held during dedication ceremonies for new 850000 ward buildings. Also on agenda are ward plans for Abilene and Mexia facilities, a Mexia ward project, a Denton testing contract, volunteer program rules, and demolitions at Rusk and State Orphans Home. State Senator Ratliff to speak at the Big Spring Hospital dedication.

Austin Board For Texas State Hospitals and Big Spring Big Spring State Hospital James A. Bethea Abilene Abilene State Hospital Mexia State School Texas State College For Women Denton Rusk State Hospital State Orphans Home State David W. Ratliff Stamford Big Spring Hospital

Israeli Girls Get Service Training

Lt. Col. Dina Worth outlined Israel’s program requiring two years of military service at age 18 for all girls, with Orthodox girls doing social service. recruits come from over 20 countries speaking 35 languages, forming a unified citizenry. The luncheon was part of an Israel bond conference.

Washington Women's Army of Israel Dina Worth Women’s Division The Israel Bond Organization

Soap plentiful in Argentina for rest of year

The Commerce Ministry in Buenos Aires announces ample soap supplies will remain available through the remaining months of the year, easing concerns for households and small merchants.

Buenos Aires Commerce Ministry

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