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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1972

Page

3

Storms Rumble in Texas and Oklahoma Tornadoes

Tornado watch issued for Northwest and North Central Texas and counties east of the Pecos River. A small tornado touched down near Diviee south of Sweetwater, damaging a barn as storms extended from the South Plains to the Permian Basin.

New Mexic Texas Oklahoma Lubbock Toy Panhandle Ims Permian Basin Caca Midland National Weather Service Om Midland J Odessa Gail South Plains Amarillo Pecos River del Rio Diviee Sweetwater Abilene Abilene Municipal Central Plains Central Appalachians Utah Colorado Nebraska Panhandle Hannibal Nate Quincy Quincy New England Ncgions Florida California Pacific Northwest Nation Ely Cotuila

Sheriff At Snyder Dies and Memorial Held

Obituary notes the death of former Snyder sheriff at age 79. Born 1890 in Patios, he served Snyder County for decades before retirement. Memorial services were planned at Belle Church with local officials and family in attendance.

Snyder Clyde Ant Carl Hea Romo Travis Ae Thewe Krecton Whamas Beatles Rem Et Snyde Aree Sith Wein

Rites Scheduled Today for F E Burk

Funeral services for F E Burk are set today in the Weems area with burial at Hume Chapel. The rites list relatives and mourners including Mrs Faye and Troy White of Sweetwater and Ditas.

Lunbec Hume Chapel Hay Y White Sweetwater Troy White Ditas Faye Dibrite

W H Rudd Rites Set For Friday

An obituary notes W H Rudd will be laid to rest Friday at Veterans Patio Hospital and Memorial Gates. Born in Gialewater he served in the Army during World War II. Survivors include daughter Mrs Laverne Ferguson of Canthi, sons Jark Bedford of Ater Wis and By Medinet of Odessa, two brothers and three sisters.

Fragmented Motivational Note on Industry and Virtue

A distorted passage urges industrious work and virtuous living, urging effort in life choices and business methods. It emphasizes getting ahead through discipline in labor and remedies for life’s problems, referencing fields, sex, and business approach with emphatic tone.

Lee A Tedford Rites Scheduled in Seminole

Lee A Tedford died at Memorial Hospital in Seminole after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Seminole with burial in Seminole Cemetery. Tedford, a native of Erath County, moved to Gaines County in 1922 and farmed and ranched in the Loo community for 15 years before relocating to mine and continuing farming. He was a World War I veteran and a member of the First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife and a daughter.

Erie Day First Baptist Church of Seminole Lee A. Tedford Ty.whee Memorial Hospital Gene Hawkins Seminole Cemetery Directon Hone Erath County Tedford Gaines County Loo Mine Vic W Irma Lieserum Leo

Cornell Schooly Rites Arranged

Careful rites are planned for Cornell Schooly. the service will be held at the church on Globe Avenue with Minister Kode Lam officiating. The burial follows at Labbeck Cemetery escorted by Jamison Funeral Home. Family members Jessie Macher and Hotty Malsen of Spokane are noted as attenders.

Cornell Sleety Globe Ave Menutay West Texas Kode Lam the James Baptist Labbesk Jamison Paikondena Lubbeck Jessie Macher Miss Hotty Malsen Spedkane

Simmons Infant Dies Rites Today

An Odessa infant died and funeral rites are planned today. The baby, born in Odessa, is survived by two sisters, and by parents and other relatives. Services will be at a local cemetery with burial at Medical Center.

Mrs Fair Dies In Lovington Funeral Here

Mrs I After brief illness Mrs Fair died at home in Lovington at 1 30 am She was native of Iv an and lived in Lovington 28 years worked as cashier at a local restaurant She married James C Fair in 1941 at Brownfield Survivors include daughter Sue Ann Fair Hobbs mother Mrs Mattle Brumley Ada Okla and one grandson Pallbearers named Paul Coffer Bill Wilkinson J B Jones Port Provence Don Hancock David Jones Funeral by Smith Rogers

Lovington Smithi Brownfield James C. Fair Sue Ann Fair Hobbs Mattle Brumley Ada Okla Paul Coffer Bill Wilkinson J. B. Jones Port Provence Don Hancock David Jones

Snyder Woman Funeral Slated For Mrs Betty Henderson

Funeral services are set for Betty Henderson 72 at Bellcrest Chapel with graveside rites in Cedar Valley Cemetery near Marlin Saturday. She died Tuesday at Cogdell Memorial Hospital born in Falls County lived in Seventy County Pentecostal church member. Survivors include her son William Henderson Seattle Washington sister Fay Lee Murray and Little Noveris Snyder brothers Dorris Griffith and Bill Griffith Forest.

Snyeet Specauady van Frelay Betty Henderson Cedar Velley Marlin Stillwell Seattle Wash Juin Henderson San Francisco Calf Fay Lee Murray Littie Noveris Snyder Dorris Griffith Bill Grifith Forest

Ida Byrd Dies Rites Set in Post Texas

Mrs Ida Byrd 86 died about Wednesday at Garza Memorial Post. services at First Baptist Church with Rev Ferguson and Rev Robert Griffin. Burial at Tuboka area. She lived in Scurry and Garza counties, widow of J Lee Byrd, survived by son R S Byrd of Midland and daughter Mrs Charles Benson. Palbearers named Jimmy Amwery Moore Sunny Hart Mayce Hart Jack Hamm Mort Basinger Johnny.

Kia Hyrd Garza Memorial Ating Ferguson Lubbock Robert Griffin Tuboka

Valerie Whipple Rites Pending In Lubbock Obituary

Services for Valerie Dianne Whipple aged about years are pending with Sanders Funeral Home. The child daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Doyle Whipple Sr. of 538 42nd St. died around 1 45 p m Wednesday at Lubbock State School where she had been admitted two weeks earlier. Surviving are her parents a sister Melody and a brother Vernon Jr both at home and other relatives including Mr and Mrs J M Lamberson of Ector and Mr and Mrs Oscar V Whipple of.

Valerie Dianne Whipple Vernon Doyle Whipple Sr 42Nd St Sanders Lubbock State School Melody Vernon Jr Emis J. M. Lamberson Ector Oscar V, Whipple

Pleasanton Live Oaks Shape Town’s Streets and Spirit

In Pleasanton Texas, a towering live oak dominates the town, guiding street layouts and parking, while residents and visitors marvel at the living landmark. The grand tree shadows homes and a skyline, earning the town its “Where the Cowboy Was Born” identity and a tourist-friendly charm.

Gerry Burton Avalanche-Journal Pleasanton Texas Town Square San Antonio Atascosa County

Anthony Laurie Rites Set Today

Anthony Ross Laurie 62 of 5109 Wh St died about 9 15 am Tuesday at Reese Air Force Base Hospital Tomrbeck. Services at 1d am today at Resthaven Singleton Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial Resthaven Memorial Park. Survived by wife daughter Mary Hay brother and one grandchild.

Resthaven-Singleton- Wilson Funeral Home Anthony Ross Laurie Reese Air Force Base Hospital Tomrbeck St Elizabeth's Catholic Church Resthaven Memorial Park Resthaven Singleton - Wilson Funeral Home Laurie Bor Greenfield Mass Fabbor U.S. Air Force Veterans of Foreign Wars Reese Golf Club Mary Hay 42Nd St Fort Lauderdale Fla

Lubbock area holds meetings and notices across several groups

Broad brief summarizes a Lubbock County task force session at St Thomas Catholic Church, burial plans at Lubbock cemetery, and community notices. It notes pending probation proposals, a special meeting of the Hearing Aid Association led by George Holland, and updates on local residents in hospitals. It mentions state employment and respiratory disease meetings in Austin and Army enlistment rule changes affecting veterans.

Texas

Odell Elton Dies Funeral Services for Jerrylee Wilson

Services for Jerrylee Wilson 30 of 2708 Baylor St will be at 2 pm today at Arnett-Benson Baptist Church with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park under Sanders Funeral Home. Wilson was killed Monday when his grain laden tractor trailer burst into flames after overturning near Santa Rosa. Sanders Funeral Home pending for Odell Elton 51 of 3712 40th St who died about 6:15 am Wednesday in Methodist Hospital. Elton a Lubbock resident 25 years owned a cleaning supply business in Oklahoma City and worked as an independent photographer. He was a member of the 100 Lodge. Survivors include his father J. Elton of Lubbock, sister Mrs. Betty Dodd of 3712 40th St, and brother Jimmie Elton of Farmington New Mexico.

Jerrylee Wilson Baylor St Arnett-Benson Baptist Church Resthaven Memorial Park Sanders Funeral Home Wilson Santa Roa Odell Elton 40Th St Methodist Hospital Lubbock Elton Oklahoma City J. Ln Betty Dodd Jimmie Elton Farmington N.M

Lane Services Planned in Axae United Methodist Church for William B Lane

William B Lane died at Methodist Hospital after a three week illness. Funeral service set for 2 pm Friday at Axae United Methodist Church with Rev Bobby J McMillan officiating. Burial in City of Lubbock Cemetery under Sanders Funeral Home direction. Lane, a retired farmer and lifelong Lubbock resident, leaves Ada his wife two sons Downing and James a sister and two brothers plus ten grandchildren.

Axae United Methodist Church William It Lane Methodist Hospital Bobby J., McMillan City of Lubbock Sanders Funeral Home Lane Storkman Lubbock Ada Downing 8Th St James C. C. Lane 10Th St Joe

Mrs Lessard Rites Arranged in Odessa Funeral

Mrs Myrtle Rose Lessard died Wednesday at Medical Center Hospital Odessa. Rites set for 10 a m Friday at Salvation Army Chapel with Thomas officiating assisted by Rev M D Williams. Burial in Odessa Cemetery. Born Miller D D, she came to Odessa in 1950 from Little Rock Ark. Survivors include husband Russell Paul two sons Billie Paul and Jan Odessa two daughters Saridee Harper Gibsonton Fla and Mary Lau Woof Odessa 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Odessa Speealy Myrtle Rose Lest Medical Center Hospital Salvation Army Thomas M. D. Williams First Assembly of God Church Hubbard- Kelly Funeral Home Miller Lessard Little Rock Ark Russell Paul Billie Paul The Home Jan Odess Saridee Harper Gibsonton, Fla Mary Lau Woof

Morris Services Pend At Odessa

Services for Isaiah Morris age 91 who died Tuesday morning in a Kermit nursing home are pending with Rix Funeral Home Odessa. Survivors include two sons Vernon and James both of Odessa with 16 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Odessa Isaiah Morris Rix Funeral Home Morris Vernon James

German Circus Clown Otto Griebling Dies at 75

Otto Griebling, German born pantomimist long a Ringling Bros star, died at Clare's Hospital New York after a brief illness nine days before his 76th birthday. A pioneer clown with 60 years in touring shows, he gained fame at Madison Square Garden and was lauded by Life and Ringling for his humor and generosity.

New York Otto Griebling America Clare's Hospital Griebling Madison Square Garden Griebligg Camc United States Ringling Bros. Circus Baraboo Wis Life Magazine

Services Slated For Mrs. Lucille Smith

Services are set for 1 p.m. today at Hammons Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Lucille Elizabeth Smith 67 of Littlefield who died Monday morning in West Texas Hospital Lubbock. Officiating will be Rev and Kosta interim pastor of the First Christian Church with burial in Littlefield Cemetery. A native of Indian Territory she moved to Littlefield from Erie Oklahoma. She was a member of the Selective Service draft board and a bookkeeper with Plains Creamery. For 20 years she worked for Pioneer Natural Gas Co until retirement. Mrs. Smith was a charter member of the First Christian Church in Littlefield. Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Georgia Low Reeves of Northport Long Island and three granddaughters. Pallbearers will be Mowell Buster Owens Kenny Ware Tom Hilbun Don Beil Nelson Nayhor. Memorials may be made as contributions to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch near Amarillo.

Littlefield Hammons Lucille Elzabeth Smith Tattlefield West Texas Hloxpital Lubbock Kosta First Christian Church Littlefield Cemetery Hammons Funeral Home Shana Smith Erie Okla Selective Service Draft Board Plains Creamery Pioneer Natural Gas Co Georgia Low Reeve Northport Long Island Rey [Mowell Buster Owens Kenny Ware Tom Hilbun Don Beil Nelson Nayhor Cal Farley Amarillo

El Reno Woman Dies in Oklahoma Rites Pending

El Reno Okla May 1928 A native of Mason County Mrs Lou Cembethan 72 died here after illness Funeral arrangements being handled by city mortuary. She had lived in El Reno since 1901 and was a member of the First Baptist Church Survivors include son Philip Rutherford of 1908 1rd St a daughter Mrs Herbert E Little of 4908 1rd St a sister Mrs Pearl B Horsch of El Reno and one grandchild

Pan Louscembethan ED Tene Japan May Vitenpieal Lutebeck Mason County Higginbotham Reno P.M. Heainbotham Lnd First Baptist Church EY Reno Philip Herbert E. Little Pearl B. Horsch EL Teno Okla Jone

Eduardo Rodriguez Dies in Lamesa Service Set

Eduardo N Rodriguez 51 died Tuesday morning at Medical Arts Hospital. Services are set for 4 p at Margaret Marys Catholic Church with burial at Lamesa Memorial Park under Branon-Funeral direction. Survivors include daughter Dora Rodriguez of Lubbock and three sons Silasar Fred and Jim Rodriguez, plus two brothers Frank of Hobbs and John of Dimmitt and six grandchildren.

Lamesa Margaret Mary's Catholic Church Eduardo N. Rodrieguez Medical Arts Jerome Vitek Lamesa Memorial Park Branon - Fuiersd Home Dora Rodriguez Lubbock Silasar Fred Greeley Colo Jimmy

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Avalanche Journal Fie Clyde Thomas W. H. Rudd Lee AL Cornell Schooly Lee Simemons Femerite Oieesa Ben Yece Isimberly Ida Byrd Valerie Whipple South Texas Anthony Laurie Anthony Ross Launin John Shropshire Lavington-Lea General Hospital Hovie Elizay Guerry Cody Pirtle Sona Beth Seid Muteshor Robert Wagoner Bist St Dick Pirtle Muleshoe Assembly Goliah St Preston Smith Sedition Lubbock Ava Singleton Funes Hume Janehe-Journal Said Qied West Plains Lloyd Pugh O'Donnell J Arthur Tommy Harris Mait Ave Elbert Jackson Laubbock International Association Austin Thomas G Nickup Loop 289 Temple of Amarillo Donna Read Nexas Tech University Municipal Garden University ‘Ave Henry Gordon Army Federal William B. ‘Lane Irvin’ Feld Cleus Tum Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey el Reno Rites Pend Adams
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