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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1972
Page
3
Smith remains confident of a runoff as Barnes loses support in West Texas. He argues the key is a strong statewide vote and notes the campaign will hinge on tax policy. The candidate implies a Texas-wide turnout could decide the race without a runoff.
The Card nado High Schon Air Force Bow selects Cadet TO satth kie Crowder as Cadet of the Month for March. Crowder, son of Mrs Sherlyne B. Conver, hails from 3817 Dhth St., Bubbek, and serves as a general Coronads High Seta, with Lt. Col John N. Rogers as instructor. Rest of article lists obituaries, public notices, and local honors.
Poetic couplet urging self guidance and caution against vanity in business and life. It warns that comparing oneself to others breeds unhappiness and advises pursuing personal career with respect for brains and high ideas.
The British consulate said George Sanders will be buried in London after his sister requested the return of the actor’s remains. Police noted a nearby factory site and the coffin will be flown to London with Sanders’ three bags and currencies also to accompany the body.
Two Taikback men, both law enforcement officers, escaped with minor injuries after a motorcycle collision with a car at 10th Street and Avenue 1. Bul Barthelemy, 21, sheriff deputy, treated and released at West Texas Hospital. JW Buddy Harposan, 26, policeman, suffered a thumb injury and bruises but not hospitalized.
A US Navy spokesman said Secretary General Waldheim balked at Bush's offer to use UN good offices for Vietnam peace. Bush met Waldheim in New York where the offer's status was not elaborated. Waldheim had publicly proposed UN mediation during recent Paris and London visits.
An Italian insurance firm in Rome offers a policy against electoral risks, covering events from street riots to campaign banquet indigestion. A separate policy insures incumbent lawmakers against failure to win re election.
Matador obituary notes the death of E N Davis 80 a Motley County resident who died in Lubbock's Methodist Hospital. Services planned for 4 p m Friday at First Baptist Church Roaring Springs with Rev Henry Rhynes officiating and burial at Sergier Funeral Home. Survivors include husband Ernest three sons seven daughters a sister and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Pearl Bright longtime Levelland resident dies after lengthy illness at Cook Memorial Hospital. Services Friday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Jenkins officiating. Burial in Levelland City Cemetery. Born in Sherman she moved to Levelland in 1952 and taught at Sunday School. Survived by brother HK Weightman of Lubbock and sister Opal Boyer of Little Rock. Pallbearers named.
Services for Mrs. D. R. Willingham who died Tuesday night at 912 42nd St will be held at Butler Heights Baptist Church at 1 a.m. Friday with Pastor Richard Hyde officiating assisted by Rev. T Wesley Davis of Lubbock Graveside rites follow at 3 30 p.m. at Fort Phantom Hill Cemetery near Nugent directed by Franklin Bartley Funeral Home in Lubbock Mrs Willingham 82 had lived in Lubbock 25 years coming from Leeders native of Burleson County She was a member of Butler Heights Baptist Church Survivors include three sons Alvin Fritz of 3808 42nd St Orlando Fla Carlton of Beaumont a daughter Mrs Gertrude Perkins of Phoenix Ariz a brother Reinhart Rosenkranz of Bryan nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren
Mrs Sally Jane Coston 84 of Slaton dies at Lubbock Methodist Hospital. Services at 2 p m in First United Methodist Church Slaton with Rev Bruce Parks, burial Englewood Cemetery. Survived by daughter Juanita Polk, brother Willis Julian, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Mrs Alma Benson 87 of 1617 42nd St died after arrival at West Texas Hospital. Funeral at Calvary Baptist Church 2 p.m. Friday with Rev Claude Cone officiating. Burial in City of Lubbock Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters, six sons, a sister, 260 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Grandsons to be pallbearers.
Services set for 2 p.m. Friday at Arnett-Benson Baptist Church for Mrs. Jma Vaughn 51 of 2710 23rd St who died Wednesday morning in Methodist Hospital Burial will be at City of Lubbock Cemetery with Rix Funeral Directors handling arrangements She moved to Lubbock from Midland in 1951 was a member of Arnett-Benson Baptist Church Survived by five sons Ronald W of Tucson Ariz Charlie J Steven Lane Gary Lynn and Jeffery G all of the home two brothers BE C McCrary of 4420 42nd St and Frank McCrary of Arlington a sister Mrs Ora Higgs of Midland and two more listed family members
UT Regents consider a 55 million, eight year project to fund a major library, fine arts center, recreation facility with pool, and a special events complex in a four phase program. It would be the largest single project announced at once and will use most of the universitys building money for a decade.
John Marvin Watson 41 a Hobbs leader and president of Watson Trucking Supply died after a long illness at Hobbs Lea General Hospital. Services set for 10 a.m. Friday at Taylor Street Church of Christ with Wesley C. Reagan and Pat Stephenson officiating. Burial at Prairie Haven Cemetery. Survivors include wife Gwendolyn two sons and a daughter, plus parents and a sister. Pallbearers listed.
Mrs. Russell King former city clerk of Lockney, aged 62, died Wednesday at Lockney General Hospital after a long illness. Services set for 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with Dr. Neil Record officiating. Burial by Carter Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, three sons Ronnie White Plainview Rex Jones Odessa Larry Jones Amarillo, a step-son Dennie King El Paso, four brothers Roland Aycock Albuquerque Jack Aycock Fort Worth Don Aycock Hereford Johnny Aycock Odessa, and six grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Rudy Hodge will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Slaton with C. L. Newsomb of Lubbock and minister Kenneth Burnett officiating. Burial in Englewood Cemetery. Mrs. Hodge died Wednesday in Lubbock Methodist Hospital after a long illness. She was a Hunt County native who lived in Slaton about 40 years. Survivors include two sons Everett of Denver City and Jerry of Artesia New Mexico, a daughter Mrs Bennie Johns of Lubbock, two brothers W A Sikes of Slaton and J M Sikes of Livermore California, two sisters Mrs Ray Cullar of Slaton and Mrs Knox Rawlings of San Leandro California, and nine...
Malta Prime Minister Mintoff said China will provide an unconditional interest free loan of 45 million dollars over six years starting May 4. About 42 million of the loan will fund development projects with Chinese equipment, technical assistance, and financing. the rest will be cash this year.
Frank George Campbell 72, longtime Lubbock resident, died Tuesday night in Fairfax Virginia. Services Saturday at 3 p.m. at Franklin Bartley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr Paul J M Bumpers and Dr J O Haymes officiating. Burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Campbell moved to Virginia last year after living in Lubbock since 1937. He was a retired State Farm insurance agent, a World War II veteran, Mason, survived by wife, daughter Etta Ross of Fairfax, sister Flossie Wilson of El Paso, and two grandsons. Pallbearers named.
Odessa notices report the death of Floyd Leslie New 68 a retired oil field worker in Odessa following illness He died Wednesday morning in Medical Coates Hospital Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home to conduct services Survivors include two daughters a son and a sister plus ten more relations listed in the notice
Graveside services for Milton Nottingham 73 of Midland are set for 1 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Edmond Oklahoma. He died Monday afternoon at his Midland home after an apparent heart attack. Local arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home. He was born in Lockesburg Arkansas and came to Midland in 1901 from Pampa. He leaves a son Jack of Midland, a brother Lewis Wallace of Nevada, three sisters, six grandchildren and three greats.
Arthur E. Summerfield, longtime Republican figure and former postmaster general, died at 73 in Florida after a heart ailment. As Republican National Committee chairman he steered Nixon’s 1952 campaign tactics and helped fund the Checkers speech. Nixon praised the loyal, dedicated Republican in a Washington statement.
A behind the scenes political force and top Chevy dealer, Summersfield chaired the Republican National Committee after backing Michigan for Eisenhower at the national convention. He helped Eisenhower defeat Taft and later Stevenson, then served as Postmaster General for eight years. Survived by wife Miriam, son Arthur Jr, daughter Mrs John MacArthur of Flint, five grandchildren.
James Melvin Forester 73 died Tuesday in Big Spring Veterans Administration Hospital. Funeral services set for 4 pm today at Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Heard officiating. Burial in Lamesa Memorial Park. He was a World War I veteran and former owner of James Parlor. Survivors include his wife two daughters a stepson a stepdaughter nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Texas health officials released the 1971 annual summary showing declines in diphtheria polio and rubella cases. Diphtheria fell to 5 percent of total cases and paralytic polio dropped to four cases, while rubella declined from 8 409 in 1970 to 4 414 in 1971. Gonorrhea remained the dominant listed disease with 55 03 cases, up from 48 181 in 1970.
Odessa special jury gave Dewey Kyle Wood twenty, twenty, seven year sentence for selling amphetamines to an undercover agent on November 24, 1871. He was arrested during a large raid on December 15 and was the first to go to trial of indictments returned at that time.
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