The Lubbock Centennial 1909-2009 - presented by The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Created: 2012-04-05 20:41 Updated: 2012-04-05 20:41 Source: http://www.lubbockcentennial.com/Section/1934_1958/index.shtml Notebook: USA - TX - Lubbock

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Centennial Kick Off by Spotted

The Lubbock Centennial Kick Off Celebration

Growing pains: City sees big growth after cotton takes root

1934 19th district elects first rep

1935 Mackenzie to become South Plains' latest garden spot

1936 Admiral Richard Byrd, polar explorer, loses pipe in city

1936 Barrymore daughter visits city with acting company

1937 First unit of museum turned over to association

1939 Westerners bring home state title

1939 Lubbock National Bank plans to build eight-story building

1939 Raiders fall to St. Mary's in Cotton Bowl

1941 White House, War Department OK Lubbock Army Airfield

1942 Lubbock Army Flying School completed; details scarce

1942 Epidemic of measles reported in Lubbock

1949 Dr. Chatman reaps honor for efforts in community

1949 Contracts awarded for $1.2 million courthouse

1950 Will Rogers statue dedicated

1951 Mysterious light formation spotted

1952 O'Neall Terrace project latest addition to city expansion

1954 Cavazos leads Red Raiders to Gator Bowl victory

1954 Highway patrolmen getting radar to help combat speeders

1955 104th Judicial District court bill advances in Legislature

1955 Lake plan approved by chamber officers

1955 First National Bank moves to new quarters

1956 King Cotton

1956 Tech voted into Southwest Conference

1956 Presley creates musical storm

1956 Firms open till 9 p.m.

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