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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1962

Page

8

Souvanna Faces Diplomatic Row On Return to Laos

Prince Souvanna Phouma returned to Laos from Geneva to a diplomatic clash as Communist China and Nationalist China ambassadors vied for recognition. Liu Chen challenged a handshake with Han Lih-wu and Lao police stopped a diplomat’s car flag, prompting a protest from Nationalist China.

Svtentiane Laos UPC Souvanna Phouma Geneva Souvanna Han Lih-wu Liu Chen Liu Ch Liu United Tes Taipei Foreign Office China

Third Go Round Of Gaines Rodeo Slated Tonight

Seagraves reports a 2,500 crowd for Friday’s Gaines County Rodeo with final round action set for 8 p.m. Tonight. Top finishes included Sawyers in dogging, Linda Merriott and LaVoy Avant leading barrel races, Don Stout as top bull rider, and standout roping times by Raymond Hall and Chester Fines.

Sawyers J. L. Sawyers Garden City Frank Jones Lamesa Pee Eeetaales Linda Merriott Stanford LaVoy Avant Ropesville Ethel Martin Tokio Sea Karr Idalou Faye Martin Penny Big Spring Raymond Hall Martin Bob Stephens Lubbock Frank Meniz Kenny Thompson Bigee Jerry Dean Lovington Chester Fines Monahans Bo Stephens Larry Howard Rankin A. D. Reed Ackerly Frank Boyd Buck Craft Post George Rowland Hobbs Kenneth Thomas Keith Lloyd Snyder Kenneth Schooler Seagraves

Girl In Fair Condition After Shooting Mishap

Jamie Rodriquez a 12 year old girl from Wolfforth remained in fair condition at Methodist Hospital after a .22 caliber rifle discharge hit her in the right shoulder. Her 16 year old sister Fecita said prowlers were seen near the house and the rifle discharged as she removed it from a wall hook. The family lives about 244 miles southeast of Wolfforth.

Jamie Rodriquez Dora Rodriquez Wolfforth Methodist Hospital Fecita Rodriguez

Minister warns Supreme Court may undermine rights at ENMU graduation

El Paso minister Dr. James H. Jauncey addressed 129 graduates at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales warning that court rulings over recent decades risk eroding freedoms by letting political appointees decide policy. He contrasted this with forefathers who entrusted decisions to elected representatives, noting the ceremony capped a 1961-62 graduation year totaling 343 with 55 masters graduates.

Eastern

Thefts From Cars Reported At Park

Two thefts from cars occurred in Mackenzie Park Friday night as witnesses described two Latin American boys in a white sedan. Kathy Latimer reported a coin purse with $20 and keys missing from a parked station wagon, Char lene Chastain of Idalou lost a purse containing $150 a billfold and keys, and Jerry Acrey 16 reported $50 missing from his billfold near K N Clapp swimming pool.

Mackenzie Park Kathy Latimer E. Erskine Pica Charlene Chastain Idalou Jerry Acrey 39Th St K. N. Clapp Swimming Pool Hock

What Does The Bible Say Repentance and Faith Emphasized

A sermon excerpt outlines biblical calls to repentance from both Testaments, linking repentance with baptism, godly sorrow, and life change. It cites Jesus, Peter, and Paul, contrasting genuine repentance with worldly sorrow, and invites attendance at Broadway and T church services.

Broadway

Four Injured In Area Car Wrecks

Four people werehurt in two separate area crashes Friday according to the DPS. Mrs. Marcia Brinkley 21 of Lubbock was treated at Crosbyton Clinic Hospital after a U S Highway 62 collision near Ralls. The other injured driver Vernon Brinkley 23 had a knee laceration and required no hospital care. In a second crash five miles north of Tahoka on U S Highway 87, Doyle Gene Warren 20 of Coahoma and passenger Stanley Haney 18 of Big Spring were listed in good condition at Tahoka Hospital with Warren sprained ankle and facial and arm lacerations. Roy Lee Thomas 19 of Tahoka driver of the other car lost several teeth and was treated and released from Tahoka Hospital.

Marcia Brinkley 10Th St Lubbock Crosbyton Clinic Ralls Vernon C. Brinkley Brinkley Antonio Aguilar Roy Lee Thomas Tahoka Tahoka Hospital

Rites Set Monday For Mrs Paschall

Services for Mrs. Mary Dee Paschall 64 of 3715 35th St are scheduled for 10 a m Monday at Sunset Church of Christ with C Dale Brooks officiating burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Survivors include a son Clyde Shallowater four daughters and ten grandchildren.

Sunset Church of Christ Mary Dee Paschall 35Th St C. Dale Brooks Pioneer Park Clyde Shallowater M. F. Truelock Shallowater Harold Hurd 46Th St Don Lowell Granite City Ill Arthur Dean Fort Worth C. V. Spears Martie Green Alice Greer Jewel Mullin 49Th St Dick Mullin 37Th St Capel Mullin Bruce Mullin Wills Point Jack Mullin

John Shehorn Rites Pending

Services were pending at Sanders Funeral Home for John Shehorn 43 of Tucumcari New Mexico a former Lubbock resident He died Thursday night in a Lubbock clinic He lived in Abernathy 1924 1950 moved to California returned to Lubbock 1959 and four months ago moved to Tucumcari where he owned Pine Lodge He was a Methodist and survived by his wife three sons three sisters and two brothers with listed addresses and towns.

Sanders Funeral John Shehorn Tucumcari N. M Lubbock Shehorn Abernathy California Pine Lodge Methodist Church Charles Jackie Bobby Salinas Calif Nina Peel 31St St E. W. Gilbreath Dallas Grover Wilson R. G. Shehorn Ray Shehorn Walnut Creek

Pampa Man Held In Murder Case

Glenn Pharis, 27, of Pampa, is to be arraigned in Ouray Colorado on first degree murder charges in the slaying of 50 year old tavern owner Mrs Ira Phillips. Police say Pharis claimed a blackout during the incident.

Montrose Colo UPI Glenn Pharis Pampa Ouray Pharis Ira Phillips

Fisher Couple Dies In Rosita County Car Crash

Thurman Fisher 78 and Florence Fisher 72 die when their car veers off a highway west of Rosita and plunges into the Hondo River. Witness says they traveled about 50 mph before leaving the road. Services planned in Tatum with burial at a local cemetery. Survivors include children, grandchildren, and siblings across New Mexico, California, and Texas.

Tatum Thurman James Fisher Rostae

Mrs Stephenson Rites Set Sunday

Services for Mrs Annie Elizabeth Stephenson 73 of McAdoo are set for 2 30 p m Sunday at the McAdoo Church of Christ with E Joe Lee officiating assisted by Rev R H Knight burial is in McAdoo Cemetery under Campbell Funeral Home direction Mrs Stephenson died Friday at West Texas Hospital in Lubbock after a year long illness She moved to Dickens County in 1914 and had lived in McAdoo since 1918 Survivors include four daughters Mrs Montey J McCoy Mrs Carmie Fendley Mrs Kermit Stanley and Mrs Barney Watts four sons Nathan S J W J Charlie and Ronald Waldrop a brother Jim Garrett two sisters Mrs Jake Murphy and Mrs Forrest Martin two grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren

Annie Elizabeth Stephenson McAdoo McAdoo Church Dickens County Montey J. McCoy Ave. S. Lubbock Carmie Fendley Port Lavaca Kermit Stanley Paducah Barney Watts 35Th St Lubbock Nathan S. J Ontario Calif W. J Swenson Charlie N. Mulberry Ronald Waldrop Abilene Jim Garrett Floydada Jake Murphy Las Vegas N. M Forrest Martin Spur

Services Pending For Mrs. Wilhite

Hale Center obituary notes Lizzie M. Wilhite 95 of 1011 Ave. G died Friday in a Plainview rest home. Funeral plans are incomplete but expected Sunday at Hale Center Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Stephens officiating. Burial in Hale Center Cemetery. Survived by daughter Miss Lella M. Wilhite.

Hale Center Lizzie M. Wilhite Ave. G Plainview Hale Center Methodist Church Charles Stephens Hale Center Cemetery Wilhite Methodist Church Lella. M. Wilhite

Services Held For Infant At Stanton

Grave side services for David Lee Nance infant son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Nance were conducted at 2 p m Friday in Evergreen Cemetery Arrington Funeral Home in charge The infant died at birth at 8 a m Friday Survivors include parents one brother Herbert Dale Nance 11 and sister Nancy Gale Nance 7

Auto Kills Youth In Front Of Boys Club

Darrell Wayne Lewallen a seven year old boy from Wichita Falls was killed when he darted into the path of a moving car in front of a local boys club The driver a 22 year old man was cleared of blame by the victim's parents who witnessed the accident and reported it.

Wichita Falls Darrell Wayne Lewallen Bill Lewallen Lewallen

Luther Frank Bell Rites Slated Today

Services scheduled at 2 p m today at First Methodist Church Des Moines New Mexico for Luther Frank Bell one day old son of Mr and Mrs Jack Bell Survivors include grandparents Mr and Mrs Luther Vaughn Shallowater and Mrs Frank Polasek Lorenzo Bell was a school principal and coach and formerly resided here

Shallowater First Methodist Church Des Moines N. M Luther Frank Bell Jack Bell Luther Vaughn Frank Polasek Lorenzo Bell

Truck Fire Claims Odessa Driver James Rea

James La verne Rea aged 28 died in an Odessa hospital Friday from burns suffered in a truck fire that occurred July 24 at Crane Texas. Rea drove a truck for an Odessa firm.

Odessa James Laverne Rea Crane Tex Rea

Dividing the Body of Christ Requires Careful Study

An appeal urges Christians to study the New Testament to understand current church differences. Leaders warn against rash positions, noting the need for personal investigation in all churches. The Caprock Church of Christ invites worship and a gospel meeting August 12–19 at WAVY.

Caprock Church of Christ WAVY

Crossland Rites Held for Local Resident

Funeral service for Crossland, long-time Terry County resident, is set for Thursday at 1t 35 p m at Seyfield Hospital. Burial will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under Brownfield Funeral Home arrangement. Crossland farmed in Union Community until 1943 retirement and was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include wife Oma five sons and seven daughters, plus a sister and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Sey ‘Field Joe Chisholm Plains Church of Christ Terry Counity Memorial Dicve Brownfield Crossland Terry County Coleman Union Odd Fellows Lodge The American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Oma E. H. Jr Winnewood Okla Cidy Pampa Clyde San Diego Tarzan Odessa Don Salem Oregon Carl Spencer Lyford Bill Aschenbeck Tahoka Leroy Thomas Bay City Malcolm Wirtz Amarillo Benett Jordan Norma Crossland Ralph Howell Grand Prairie Nora Crossland Temple

S. L. Miller Services Today

Funeral services for S. L. Miller 81 are set for 2 30 p m today at Sanders Funeral Home Chapel. Miller a retired grocery operator died Friday in Taylor Hospital. Burial will be in City of Lubbock Cemetery with Rev. Andrew Jumper officiating. Survivors include his wife Blanche two brothers a sister and pallbearers named.

Sanders Funeral Home S. L. Miller 22Nd St Taylor Hospital Andrew Jumper First Presbyterian Church City of Lubbock Miller Lubbock St. Augustine Blanche Harry Miller 38Rd St J. E. Miller J. T. Wilcos San Antonio Miller Mathews Victor Mathews R. K. Epps Jr Jimmy Wilcox Albert Symes Buck Moss

Mrs. Millie Ross Rites Slated in Portales Chapel

Services are set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel for Mrs. Millie Ross 91 who died Friday at Miller Hospital. Ernest Wheeler to officiate with burial in Portales Cemetery. Survived by son Johnny Rogers daughter Ora Hansard Portales sister Alice Greer Eastland seven grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Pallbearers named A A Killen C W Reeves Vance Davenport Jim Boothe Oscar McCormack Willie McCormack.

Portales Wheeler Mortuary Millie Ross Miller Hospital Ernest Wheeler Ross Rogers Johnny Ora Hansard Alice Greer Eastland

Rites Set for O B Kincanon at Muleshoe Church

Services for O B Kincanon 49 of the Needmore Community are scheduled at 2:30 p.m. today at the Muleshoe First Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Lacey officiating. He died at home Thursday. A Paradise Tex native, he had lived in Needmore for 11 years. Survivors include his wife Dorothy a daughter Verona a son Gary two sisters Miss Nina Kincanan Matador and Mrs Ebb Thomas Northfield and two brothers Clyde Childress and Woodrow Kress.

Muleshoe O. B. Kincanon Needmore Muleshoe First Baptist Church Bobby Lacey Longview Baptist Church Kincanon Paradise Tex Dorothy Verona Gary Home Nina Kincanan Matador Ebb Thomas Northfield Clyde Childress Woodrow Kress

Conquered and Exiled Sunday School Lesson

Hosea 8 7 and Second Kings guide this week’s study on Judah’s downfall. The text discusses Babylonian threats, Jerusalem’s destruction, and the judgment of those who spurned prophets. It urges readers to heed divine justice and pay for sin.

Judah Jerusalem Julien C. Hyer

Mrs. Lee Stout Rites Set Today

Mrs. Lee Stout 80 of Plainview died at 2 am in Plainview Hospital. Funeral services are at 3 pm at Lemons Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Traylor officiating. Burial follows in Plainview Cemetery. She was born August 8 1881 in Wise County Texas and married to Lee Howard then John Franklin Stout. Survivors include two daughters four sons two sisters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Plainview Lee Stout Lemons Funeral Home John P.m Lemons Funer- Traylor College Heights Baptist Church Plainview Cemetery Stout Anna Toon Wise County Tex Lee Howard John Franklin Stout Indian Territory Oklahoma Amarillo Toon Ralph Ridgley Beaverton Ore S. W. Stout Henry Stout Tulsa Glen W. Stout R. D. Stout Bisbee Ariz Hughlett Bowen Comanche Okla J. D. Damron Bellier Calif

Services Pending For Mrs Hyder

Mrs Brunie Hyder 73 of Wil son died Friday at a local convalescent home. She had lived in the area since 1937 and was a Church of Christ member. Survived by three sons Clyde Hale Center Connie Lebanon Ore and W A Portland Ore. three daughters Ed Follis New Home W D Crump Levelland and Bill Smith Morton. two sisters Jess Cummings Cooper and Joe Gentry Oakland Calif. 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Rix Funeral Home Brunie Hyder Rt. 1 Wilson Hyder Church of Christ Clyde Hale Center Connie Lebanon Ore W. A Portland Ed Follis New Home W. D. Crump Levelland Bill Smith Morton Jess Cummings Cooper Joe Gentry Oakland Calif

Franklin Fleming Rites Set Sunday

Funeral services for Franklin Forest Fleming 50 are set for Sunday at 2 p m at Missionary Baptist Church with Rev Richard Bolt officiating. Burial follows at Buck Creek Cemetery. Norris Funeral Home in charge. Fleming died Friday in a Big Spring VA hospital. Survivors include his wife Mary a stepdaughter Mrs Calvin Campbell of Balmorehea a sister Mrs Willie Thompson of Rockport Mo and a brother Clifford of Tulsa. Pallbearers are Frank Ballard Calvin Reed Jack Webb Bob Thomas Jack Worley and George Ray Bearden.

Paducah Franklin Forest Fleming Missionary Baptist Church Richard Bolt Buck Creek Cemetery Norris Funeral Home Fleming Big Spring VA Mary Calvin Campbell Balmorehea Willie Thompson Rockport Clifford Tulsa Frank Ballard Calvin Reed Jack Webb Bob Thomas Jack Worley iGeorge Ray Bearden

Rites Set Today for Mrs Fleming

The Rev. Elmer Crabtree and the Rev. Eldeclan pared er will officiate services for Mrs. Fleming at Grassland Cemetery burial in Grassland under Rix Funeral Home direction. She died Thursday in West Texas Hospital after moving from To'hoka in 1916 and later to Shallowater. she leaves five daughters, two brothers, and four sisters.

Elmer Crabtree Eldeclan Pareder,ackson Allowater Baptist Church Walter Hadley Shallowater Methodist Church Grassland Cemetery Grassland Rix Funeral’ Home Fleming West Texas Hospital Tohoka Shallowater

Man Dies After Fall Into Acid Tank at Galvanizing Plant

Alex Gurka aged 62 died from burns suffered when he fell into an acid solution tank at Coastal Galvanizing Co in Houston. He was injured last Saturday and died Friday, authorities said.

Houston Alex Gurka

Obituary fragment for Mindeniafine Rd. resident

A fragmentary obituary notes a death at 6 45 pm Friday at St Mary's Hospital. Rix Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Survivors include grandparents Mr and Mrs L B Maatienka of Shiner Texas and Mr and Mrs Joe Vaclavik Jr of Wharton. Details truncated.

St. Mary's Rix Funeral Home Grandprents L. B Miatienka Shiner Tex Joe Vaclavik Jr Wharton Deninte Mindenkarnia Clovis

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ENMU George H. Stephenson Jesus Peter Jesus Christ Department of Public Safety Mrs. Paschall Thurman Fisher Florence Church of the Nazarene Gunnstream Albuquerque White Ot Tatum Hondo Ken Wilson Fisher Smith-Yarbro Funeral Home Charles F. Fisher Hoyt Fisher T. J. Fisher Temple City Cletta Sterling Boulder Oscar Fisher Mrs. Stephenson Stanton Assemblies of God Avenue H West Texas B. Owen Oslin Fort Smith, Ark J. A. Thomas A. Hugh Clark Christ S. L. Miller Services Today Mrs. Ross Mrs. Lee Stout Franklin Fleming Mrs. Fleming Joe Toombs J. D. Walter Church of God Avenue O Sendey New Plains Christian Church Deck L. Clark W. E. Thorn Southern Baptist Church Evening Worship Training Union Dudley Klbk Radio First Christian Church Broadway & Ave Paul Coffman Colgate Street Colgate John Mason
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