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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1961

Page

4

Death Takes S Hedgecoke Former Amarillo Druggist

Sid Hedgecoke 74, longtime Amarillo resident and retired Hot Springs druggist, died Monday in a Hot Springs hospital where he had lived since 1938. He was born October 6, 1886, in Wise County and moved to the Panhandle about 1890. Survived by wife Nina, a son J. A. Hedgecoke, six daughters, 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by LaGrene Funeral Home of Canyon.

Sid Shearer Hedgecoke Amarillo Hot Springs Ark W. P. Hedgecoke Texas Panhandle Mr. Hedgecake Wise County Panhandle Plemons Amarill San Jacinto Herring Nina Hedgecoke J. A. Hedgecoke R. D Mills Pampa Dick Bell Jack Lankford Dixie Shannon San Diego Calif Carol Hedgecoke Kay Hedgecoke LaGrene Funeral Home Canyon Liberal Ken Friends Church Sarah Bundy Southwestern Kensas Epworth Bundy HC. Bundy Kismnet Hutchinson United Brothern Church Kismet Hueband A. . Horrish Leavenner Floyd Maossoni Reymond C Wenford E Altoone Edwin H

Area Obituaries from Amarillo and Liberal Notes

Obituary notices list E T Alfred of Wilderode, age 42, with funeral at Palo Duro Baptist Church and burial at Palo Duro Cemetery. he is survived by wife Gracie Alfred, son Gien, daughter Ormo Howell, and multiple relatives. Also reported are deaths of George Hancock 78 of Kiamath Falls Oregon and Mrs Sarah Bundy 72 from Liberal, with services held in Liberal and Perryton, and multiple memorials and survivors.

E. T Alfred Wilderedo Palo Duro Baptist Church Rcapy Church Rey Cain Baptist Church Nomec Northwest Texas Fort Worth Palo Buro Baptist Church Gracie Alfred Gien Alfred Wilderode Ofmo Howell Amaria Joe Alfred Arparisho Edna Fowler Kcared Kelly Layne Perkins Don L. Perkins Pawnee Boyter Hospital Doles Sheriie Ana Totley Memories Park Bob Wear Central Church of Christ Conven Burnet Blackburn Show Funeral Home Woolsey Research Institute Dallas Kelly Lavoe Britt Perkins Alvin McGee C. L. Perkins Ell Amarillo

Mrs Lillie Thresher Dies in Vivian Area

Mrs Lillie Thresher born October 17 187? Texas died Monday at Vivian Connivalescent Home. She had resided there about zeres months. Funeral services will be held in Olney.

Lillie Thresher Lilie Mae Thresher Vivian Thresher Texas Olney

Five Hurt In Rainstorm Smashup Near Conway

A collision on U.S. 66 near Conway left five people injured while returning from a summer trip. Oliver Reesing and Burl Adkins Sr. were seriously hurt, with Reesing in critical condition. The Adkins family and two others were treated at St. Anthony's Hospital in Amarillo. Police said both cars were total losses.

Arizona Texas Conway Amarillo U.S St. Anthony's Hospital Oliver Reesing Clifton Tex Burl Adkins Sr Phoenix Ariz Reesing Adkins Molly Adkins Burl Adkins Allen Adkins

Khrushchev Returns From Vienna Subdued Welcome

Moscow spectators saw a restrained arrival as Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev returned from the Vienna summit with President Kennedy. He spoke in Vienna about disarmament and peace but gave no public welcome at Vnukovo Airport, signaling continued cautious coverage by Soviet media.

Moscow UPI Nikita S. Khrushchev Vienna Khrushchev Kennedy Vnukovo Lenin Stadium Soviet Union Communist Party Pravda

Orchestra Conductor Named to Lead Royal Philharmonic

London June 5 AP Rudolf Kempe 59 German conductor to head the late Thomas Beecham s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as chief conductor. He was named associate conductor by Sir Thomas last June and replaces Beecham’s widow who serves as orchestra administrator.

London Rudolph Kempe Cee Thomas Beecham Royal Parliarmonie Orchestra Sir Thomas Kempe Thomas

Cannon AFB Plane Down Near Roswell

An F-100 fighter from Cannon Air Force Base crashed 25 miles northeast of Roswell near the Pecos River. First Lt. John F. Cheatham parachuted to safety, was flown to Roswell, and received a routine check at Cannon's hospital. Investigation pending.

Roswell Pecos River John F. Cheatham 522Nd TAC Walker Air Force Base Cannon Cannon's Hospital Cheatham

Red China Burma End Border Dispute Settled

Radio Peiping announced that Red China and Burma completed the transfer of disputed border areas. Under the October treaty China gained 132 square miles and two villages, while Burma received 75 square miles and four villages along their shared frontier.

Tokyo Red China Burma Radio Peiping

Funeral services for Alva Lee Christian held at First Baptist Church

Perryton obituary notes Alva Lee Christian born February 9, 1998 in Indiahome Ohio. He died at a Perryton hospital aged 45. Services directed by Walker Funeral Home of India norma. Survivors include wife Davie, mother Nora Christian, stepson Jimmy Over, two brothers and two sisters.

Ethel Bruce Pampa Ethel Bruce Aionreed First Baptist Church of Pompa Johnsville Tex Bruce Church of Christ Paul M Bruce Robert Alomeed Travis Abilene Terman Stephenville Jimmy Joe Amoroto Lena Burks Paducah L. A. and Walter Cox Stephensville Perryton O. C Curtis Carroll Rov Buriot Ochittree Cemetery Boxwell Brothers of Tom J Ace VenVerhis Paul VenvVerhis Ray VonVerhis Elt Bellefontaine Ohio Alva Lee Christian First Baptist Church Indie Home Walker India Norma Box Twetts Arrangemner Christion Indiahome Davie Rome Nora Christion Indiahorns Jimmy Over Guymon Okla Jane Russell W. Harry Victory Memorial Methodist Church E. Gregory Elwin Thurston Midwest City Emhurst Cemetery Henson Funeral Home Harry RW. Horry Wichits Kon Guyman Margaret Wood Wichite Guyman Masonic Lode Elk Lodge Marjorie Donsworth Sarre?ton D C Kitne Kansas City Donald Wolters Springfield Orother John Detroit

Perryton Woman Lenore Dore Davis Dead at Home

Perryton residents mourn Lenore Dore Davis a longtime local resident who died this afternoon at her Cedar Street home. Funeral services are scheduled for 7 30 PM today at the local chapel.

Perryton Lenore Dore Davis Punerc

Man Dies Noted in New Mexico Pole Accident

In Clovis New Mexico on June 5 31 year old Southwestern Public Service Co worker Boyd Davis was seriously injured when a flagstaff pole punctured his stomach and caused a broken rib while another worker Clay Smithson age 51 suffered abdominal bruises as they pulled a power pole. The crew was removing poles along Grady Street which was being widened.

Clovis N.M Southwestern Public Service Co Boyd Davis Clay Smithson Southwestern Public Service Grady Street

Assassins of Trujillo Still Hunted

Three Trujillo assassination fugitives remained at large as a government hunt continued after a Sunday night Plaza Independencia shooting killed Retired Gen. Juan Tomas Diaz and Antonio de la Maza. A church prelate ordered Requiem Masses signaling church state rapprochement under Balaguer.

Cpudad Diaz Antonio de la Maza Luis Amiami Tio Antonio Imbert Barreras Cesar Estrella Sadhala Francisco Panal la Vega

Equalization Board Meets June 26-28

Randall County Commissioners set June 26 through 28 for the Board of Equalization sessions with June 26 for individual tax problems, June 27 as a backup, and June 28 for industrial tax decisions. They approved a corrected right of way easement north of Canyon and planned a Friday meeting with a State Welfare Department rep on a food surplus program.

Canyon Randall County Commissioners Court County Board of Equalization State Welfare Department Commissioners Court Room Randall County

Lefors City Hall Burglarized After Flood

Lefors city hall was burglarized in Gray County after a flood. The break in occurred between late Saturday afternoon and this morning with entry through unlocked doors and a cut plywood panel. A desk was pried open and an undetermined amount of money was stolen.

Pampa Gray County Lefors Gray County Sheriff's Department

John Birch Leader Harassed by Joker

John Birch Society activist and former Amarillo Air Force Base commander Jerry Lee reported a harassment campaign. An anonymous caller vowed to harass him, then a rental truck, tow truck, typewriter, adding machine, and a wheel chair were delivered to his home at 4120 Paramount. Lee called the acts a nuisance to innocent bystanders.

Jerry Lee Air Force John Birch Society Lee Amarillo Air Force Base Paramount

Lemon Juice Recipe Promises Pain Relief for Arthritis

Advertisement touts RU-EX Compound combined with lemon juice as a simple inexpensive home remedy for rheumatic arthritis and neuritis. Claims a two week supply in a quart water with four lemons, three tablespoons twice daily, with money back guarantee and seven million cans sold.

Suggestions of LBJ Are Under Study

Vice President Lyndon Johnson said State and Defense task forces are studying his recommendations from a world tour. He told the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee the follow through will be provided and praised the reactions of members. Rep Barratt O’Hara called Johnson the wonder boy of the ace and noted broad support for public disclosure of the report.

Washington Lyndon Johnson State Defense Department Senate Foreign Affairs Committee United States Barratt O'Hara

Supersonic liners predicted to cut England Australia trip time

Lord Caldecote forecasts new supersonic liners will shorten the England to Australia journey to 19 hours, promising a dramatic boost in transworld travel.

London Lord Caldecote

Also Mentioned on This Page

Death S. Hedgecoke Amarillo Area E. T. Allied George Hancock Kiomath Falls T. A. Wenger King Amerie Lakeview Fenger Momer Ratliff Conedian W. S. Corilie Clarendon O. M Hancock Scott Hancock Kiomortn Luna Funeral Home Blarkburn Show Funeral Home Tri-State Area Bob Loving Nik By Robert J. Korengold Egland Cannon Afb Clovis, N.M Cannon Air Force Base Coats Globe Tailors Tyler Mrs. Lenore Davis Lawrence F. Forrest Wheeler Lawrence Franklin Forrest Lelia Lake Wheeler Church H. M Jenkins McAlister Okio Stan Coughter Morgern Pride Trujillo Equalization Board Lefors City Hall John Birch Joker Draughon' S Business College Taylor Mountain Vacation Colorado Fall River Arapaho National Forest Fall River Mountain Idaho Springs Cols Prone Westbury Dacron” and Cotton Dacron Fedway Orton A. Orlon B. Orlon Floor Jamaica
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