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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1964
Page
3
Obituaries and death notices for Mrs. Ellen Rutledge 72 of Odessa formerly Amarillo, Rupert Reeder 73 Canyon bailiff, Laura B Smith 76 Amarillo, and extended survivors listed. Includes funeral arrangements with Boxwell Brothers and local church affiliations, dates, and locations across Stratford, Bushland, Hedley, Poolville, and South Plains. Survivors span several states with numerous children and grandchildren.
Ronald Marion Anderson 51 of San Antonio and former Silverton resident died Tuesday in New Braunfels. Services set for 2 p.m. today at the Church of Christ with Lonnie Brannon and Rev. Carl Nunn officiating. Burial in Silverton Cemetery under Roberts Funeral Home. Born June 8, 1913 in Silverton, he was a civil engineer and World War II naval veteran. Survived by his mother Mrs. T. L. Anderson of Silverton, two brothers Clagett W. Anderson of Philadelphia and Thomas H. Anderson of San Antonio, and two sisters Mrs. Ruby Elliston and Miss Anne Lee Anderson, both of Silverton.
William Henry Blackwell 98 of Littlefield dies at Muleshoe nursing home. Funeral at Parkview Baptist Church in Littlefield with burial at Littlefield Memorial Park. Carlton W. Brown 85 of Borger died at North Plains Hospital. Funeral at Minton Memorial Chapel with burial at West Lawn Memorial Park. Horace Seborn Calahan 84 of Lockney dies after hospital stay. Funeral set at First Baptist Church with multiple ministers assisting.
Riley A Day 70 longtime Matador cleaning and tailoring shop owner died at Staney Hospital after a heart attack. He was born June 1 1894 near Whiteflat and lived in Matador most of his life except seven years in Wichita Falls. Survived by wife Zora Lee Day daughter Ware Fogerson Silverton son E A Day Matador sister Bertha Garrison two half sisters and a step brother plus four grandchildren. Funeral 4 pm at Matador East Mound Cemetery Seigier Funeral Home.
Mrs. R C Malone 66 of 1003 Smythe Plainview died 1 20 p m Wednesday in Plainview Hospital She was born April 8 1898 in Hordeman County and married Mr Malone Nov 2 1914 in Tulsa They moved to Vigo Park then Plainview Funeral at 4 p m today at First Baptist Sanctuary with Dr Roy C McClung officiating Burial in Plainview Cemetery directed by Lemons Survivors include husband four daughters and four sons 20 grandchildren and several brothers and sisters
Two Amarillo women evicted from a home along the I 40 corridor filed a federal damage suit seeking 340000 against Sheriff Jim Line. They accuse him of violent restraint during court-ordered eviction and seek 20000 each for pain plus 150000 exemplary damages. The women say they are elderly and disabled and claim they were deprived of walking devices during the incident.
Mrs Olive R Scheetz 75 Panhandle resident since 1954 dies Tuesday in Highland General Hospital Pampa Ohio birth April 23 1889 Obituary notes two stepsons and a niece Survivors include a niece and two stepsons with burial at Panhandle Cemetery under Poston Funeral Home direction Funeral services at First Methodist Church with Rev J Alvis Cootey officiating
Jay Enloe, son of Mr and Mrs J D Enloe, named DeMolay of the Year by Tulia Chapter No 2237 at a recent installation in the Tulin Lodge Hall. Other officers and certs announced include Oran Watson, John Ed Rowlett, Kent Gardner, and Lael Hooper named chapter sweetheart.
DUMAS Moore County saw its first identical twins in five years born at 8 34 p m Wednesday in Dumas Memorial Hospital. Parents Mr and Mrs Joe Beard of 814 Birge Ave reported one twin at 5 11 and the other at 5 82 ounces. both infants in good health. Mother Shirley Ann age 21 is daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Lummus of Sunray. The Beards have a two year old son Mac.
The Pentagon rejected Havana's charge that U S sentries at Guantanamo Bay wounded a Cuban. It said the claim is unfounded and noted Cuban forces have been near the base while pursuing anti-regime elements. Havana sources alleged earlier firings but gave no dates.
The Milton sisters allege their civil rights were violated during an eviction carried out by deputies and sheriff staff. They claim no court order was served and that one sister was shoved to the floor during removal. The suit names two registered nurses and a doctor present, with Amarillo attorney Tom Fotheringham representing them.
Amarillo Texas members of the police department auxiliary voted to disband after legal advisers ruled it illegal for the group to carry sidearms. About 16 men assisted during large crowds and other duties, rode with patrol units one night weekly, and supplied their own uniforms and equipment while unpaid by the city.
Robert Leon Leister, 50, of 613 N Van Buren, was fined $50 and sentenced to three days in jail by Judge Jerry Hollingsworth in Potter County Court of Law after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated on Wednesday.
An explosion occurred at the American officers mess in a Saigon suburb, believed to be caused by a grenade thrown by a Communist terrorist. No injuries were reported and authorities described the device as harmless. The incident drew quick investigation by Saigon security forces.
A list of cotton and Avril Rayon items shows paisley print blouses at 4.99 to 6.99, solid capri pants at 6.99, button back jerkin at 7.99, and pleated skirts around 8.98 plus a sunburst box pleated item from Frees Store.
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