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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1973
Page
6
CELESTE LOUCKS reports Gordon Lightfoot performed in the Municipal Auditorium wearing a Hawaii shirt and patched jeans. He tested the mic then declined questions, hinting that his thoughts center on composing music and the recent split of his mother, a reflection on his first love.
Richmond musician Al Lightfoot discusses the thrill of live performance, a career with nine albums, and respect from Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley, and Bob Dylan. He notes audience rapport, pacing, and stage presence as keys, and reflects on marriage views while describing his blue collar life and touring circles in the 1960s.
Services for Agapito Alvarez Jr. of Friona will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa a Catholic Church. Burial follows at Friona Cemetery under Parsons Ellis Funeral Home. Alvarez died about 5 p.m. Sunday at Northwest Texas General Hospital Amarillo from injuries from a one car crash east of Shamrock at 4:14 a.m. He was a native of Lamesa and employed by Hicks I Plumbing and Heating Co. Survivors include his wife Gloria of Chicago a son Edward of Chicago his father Agapito Alvarez of Friona his mother Bertha Alvarez of Chicago two brothers Lupe in Korea and Joe of Chicago a sister Esther Guerra of Friona a stepsister ie Abalos of Austin a step brother Jessie Abalos of Austin and grandmother Dolores Torres of Lamesa.
A 68 year old Shallowater resident, C J Blackburn, died from injuries after a two car crash 12 miles east of Muleshoe on U S 70 Friday. Funeral services are planned in Lazbuddie with burial in Lazbuddie Cemetery. He had lived in Lazbuddie about 18 months after moving from Lazbuddie and was a retired maintenance operator for Palmer County. Survivors include a wife, two daughters, a son, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The report lists his birthplace as Collin County and notes his long association with the Lazbuddie Methodist Church.
The Oregon Senate voted in favor of conjugal visits for prisoners, sending the measure to the House. It would allow 12 hour private visits once a month with immediate family or listed contacts, drawing opposition over costs and precedent for other facilities. Supporters cite rehabilitation and maintaining community ties.
Curtis Lee Clark, 19, received probation until age 21 after confessing to writing a threat note aboard a Hughes Air West flight from Seattle to San Diego that warned of bombing if the plane did not divert to Tijuana. US District Court Judge Blane Anderson ordered the probation after Clark aided a woman in Peru during a separate incident.
Mrs Bonner Brownfield died about 8 05 am Wednesday at Brownfield General Hospital burial to follow at Ter County Memorial Cemetery Reverend I E Laing pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church will officiate She was a native of Idabel Oklahoma and moved to Brownfield from Crane She married Raymond D Ronerdan in Overton 5 1938 Survivors include her husband her mother Jessie Daniel of Houston three brothers eight sisters and four grandchildren
Mrs Curley Snyder 81 died Wednesday in Simmons Hospital Sweetwater. Funeral at Bell-Seale Funes Chapel with Sam Kitching officiating. Burial in Divide Cemetery near Robert Lee. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Buddy Jones of Irv and Mrs Garth Boyles of Grand Prairie, a son Bruce of Snyder, ten grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Services for Loretta Ferguson 68 of Denver City were announced by Singleton Funeral Home. Rosary Friday at St William's Catholic Church, Mass Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial in Denver City Memorial Park. She died Tuesday at Yoakum County Hospital after a lengthy illness. A Yoakum County resident since 19, she moved here from Lap. She was a member of St William's Altar Society and taught at the church. Survivors include a son in Denver City and two daughters in Port.
Joy Kathleen Perkey aged 2 of Levelland will have services at 10 a.m. today at Date Street Baptist Church. The Rev. Eddie Freeman and the Rev. Bill Rushy will officiate. Burial follows at Plainview Memorial Park. She was killed in a two car crash Monday on State Highway 116 near Smyer. She had worked at Don Crow Chevrolet in Lubbock. Survivors include her father Mike Brasher of Houston, mother Mrs. Kenneth Montgomery of Plainview, two brothers, two stepbrothers, a sister and three stepsisters.
Funeral services for Mrs Diana Fra zier Roberts of ME Rice j St will be at 10 a.m. today at Lubbock Bible Church 3202 Mth St. The Hon. Charles Clough pastor will officiate. Burial follows at Resthaven Memorial Park with Rix Funeral Directors in charge.
Police logged two thefts with several hundred dollars in losses. Howard Casey of 2613 32nd St said burglars broke in Sunday via an unlocked front door, taking two rings a camera a watch and a adding machine worth about $1000. Elizabeth Ray of 2304 Ave V reported Tuesday theft of over $600 from her apartment including a stereo a TV set about 200 albums a guitar and more.
Arizona State University parachuting club members died when two jumpers collided during a descent at about 12 900 feet. Paul Berry and Karl Swenson were among eight who hit a target area behind the gymnasium. a third, Adrian Moffitt, also died in the accident. Witnesses said one chute failed to deploy completely and that a car and a tree caused additional fatalities as the mischance occurred near Tempe. Federal investigators examined the crash as officials identified the victims and noted wind conditions.
The speaker reflects on a father figure who is both dad and guide, likening his care to religious lineage. He recalls Sundays at church and activities like ball games and scouting, expressing gratitude for guidance and understanding from that paternal presence. The tone is personal, reverent, and nostalgic.
George H. Smith 78 of 116 Ursuline died at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Big Spring at 5 30 a m Wednesday. Services were scheduled for 4 p m today at W W Rix Chapel with Garnie Atkis son minister of Northside Church of Christ in Lubbock officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven. He moved to Lubbock in 1972 from Graf ord and was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Lubbock. Surviving are four brothers W C of 118 Ursuline Roy of Dublin C C of Olney and James of Boise Idaho and three sisters Mrs Annie Wright Mrs Loyce Hill and Mrs Effie Hill. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Services for Olee E. Wicker 84 will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Lockney with Rev. Carlos McLeod officiating. Burial will be in Lockney Cemetery under Wood-Dunning Funeral Home Plainview. Wicker died Wednesday in Plains Convalescence Center. He was born in Denton County, a retired farmer, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Floyd. Survivors include three sons W M of Seminole Troy of Dardanelle Ark Gene of Las Vegas New Mexico, two daughters De May Walker Plainview and Mrs Elmerlyn Dillon Walsh Colo, three sisters Mrs Laura Copeland Mangum Okla Mrs Lennie Bright Blair Okla and Mrs Effie Woods Altus Okla, nine grandchildren and 11 great-
Billy Walton Williams 45 of Levelland died at 1 05 pm Wednesday in Cook Memorial Hospital Levelland after an extended illness. Services are pending at George Price Funeral Home Levelland. A native of Jonah he moved from Georgetown in 1931 to Levelland. He worked for the U S Post Office in Levelland from 1948 to 1972 when he retired. He is survived by his wife Ursula and a son Carl.
Modesta Anni Kemble aged 99 of Plainview died late Monday. Services set for 2 p.m. today at Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Lamesa with burial in Plainview Cemetery. Also noted is Margaret Barron, 34, of Lamesa, resident since 1911, who died in a Lamesa hospital. The funeral arrangements are handled by Branon Plainview Funeral Home.
Lubbock Transit is authorized to acquire seven newer buses and review routes to improve service including a potential South Plains Loop 289 and Slide Road link. Council aims to secure federal funding for 13 additional buses and to keep operating costs within the $55,000 annual city commitment, with seven 1960s buses to replace earlier models.
Various funeral services and memorials scheduled in Lubbock and nearby towns. Frank Shu and Horace Bi Doc Sprott among the deceased, with services in Lubbock and Nolanville, Azle, and Snyder. Rehearsals for Lubbock municipal events delayed, with summer concerts to resume June 7. A donation and burial details for each service are provided by local funeral homes.
Col Albert Jach of Texas University will present Department of the Army superior cadet awards to four Army ROTC cadets at 1 90 p.m. in the Mesa Room University Center. Recipients include Richard Lewis Jr Russell Nelms Randall J Cole and William R Williams names and hometowns noted.
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