The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-06-16

rally back 10 the forces they had
fought, and add their strength 20
the end that the goal might be reach
ed, are 10 be- appreciated We have
no il feeling toward anyone who
would fight bond election because
Of Misunderstanding Of the good Of
The Investment II represents, but do
feel that the man who knocks from
the start, then after being defeated,
keeps on knocking, Is the really un-
progressive citizen Of all time, but
from all we could learn there are few
Of that type In the Lorenzo section.
Those who opposed the bonds did 10
because they were doing the proper
thing for the good Of their cOmmun-
ity. and when finally defeated mark
ed their work, they opened their eyes
for view OF the situation from
other angles, and found that possibly
a fifty thousand dollar school build
ing would not Literally destroy all
possibilities OF existence in that
town.
Al any rate even II hard fight,
which lasted for years was neces-
sary for the voting Of these bonds the
work was accomplished. and there IL
now in that city n building that is a
credit 10 the entire section Of West
Texas.
Lorenzo, In the erection Of this
building, has placed within her bor-
ders a great magnetic force, which
viii ever draw 10 that city the best
class and mass Of citizenship avail
able. and Il IL indeed encouraging
10 notice that these people have
struck home fine wedge into the
future msmuch ~ the possibilities
az absolute failure Of all crops In
what was once the greatest farming
section Of Texas. is driving those
people away from their once fine
homes. 90 seek inhabitation In q land
where prosperity regns, and happy
homes and c0ntcuted people are
evident Of fine climatic conditions ns
well as the possibilities 10 accumu-
late wealth
Lorraine Quinn, editor Of the Lo-
rcn7o Enterprise, is great factor
In the development Of that city, and
the people there are 10 be congratu-
lated for being represented by 30
fine publication as rs the Enter
prise.
Mr.. Quinn is young man Of ex.
ceptonnl journalistic abilities, and
under his directions the Enterprise
bid fair 90 become one Of the Lead
inp weekly publications Of West
Toyns Ills ability 10 meet those who
visit that city with q message Of
the fineucss Of the town, and com
pllment Tor every businessman IN
Il. is a winning number for Lorenzo,
and were glad 10 have had q talk
with him on this visit for there is sure
enough something 10 the fact that
ONES attitude toward his home town
and be- people is going 10 play =
big part in moldnR the opinions Of
others. and q review Of the situation
o. he explained u. certainly cements
ones confidence IN the future posi-
biities Of Lorenzo and the business
men who have cast their lot there.
Back again 10 the school building
question let US compliment the build
ers Of that structure, Mr.. Boon, con-
tractor Of Amarillo. under whose 81.
pervision the work has been rushed
10 full capacity Architect Taylor
said il was his experience and OBJ
.efvation that Mr. Boon put as many
men on al jobs AZ could convenient
y work and let no grass grow under
biz feet until the work was absolu-
ely completed Mr. Catching while
showing us about the building, call
ed our attention 90 the fact that the
blue brick. which were used 20 dec
crate the building, were used to al.
most the last brick that was unloaded
on the grounds. and yet there was
plenty 90 complete the job in every
detail which Is used ~ an example
Of the close figuring Mr.. Boon does
on al his jobs The building VIII
be ready FOR the equipment to be