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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1963
Page
6
A petite display titled Back to School Style Show features playful outfits and coordinating accessories. Designers Darling and Wells showcase coordinated looks aimed at young shoppers and families.
At Cape Canaveral and the Atlantic Missile Range, weather data from nine meteorological stations from Cape Canaveral to Ascension Island, plus tracking ships, guide countdowns and flight safety. Officials note winds, ground temperature, humidity, clouds, and lightning affect launch timing, trajectory, and postflight analysis.
Funeral services for Ida M. Jones 73 of Levelland formerly Scurry County will be at 2 30 p m Tuesday at East Side Church of Christ Snyder Burial will be at Snyder Cemetery under Bell Funeral Home direction Survivors include son Viral Bartlesville Okla sister Mrs Hob Davis Rotan brother Jake Huffman Snyder and three grandchildren and five great grandchildren
Anthony Ray Allen told police a prowler took a wristwatch from his arm while he slept early Sunday. Allen from 2402 Globe Ave. reported a 295 watch missing. A woman’s watch vanished from a window sill after a burglar cut a screen. Johnny Warren Jr. of 26100 Elm St. Crears reported a .25 caliber pistol and jewelry valued at 83 missing.
Rites for 23 month old Delinda Hernandez of Smyer set for 4 p.m. at Woodrow Baptist Church with burial in City of Lubbock Cemetery. She died after being run over by a tractor driven by her father near Smyer Saturday about 6:15. Survivors include her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Hernandez and sister Nelda.
William Andrew Meador 91 a retired ranchman died Sunday at Cottonwood Acres Nursing Home in Lamesa. Services 3 p.m. today Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Dorman Kinard officiating burial in Lamesa Memorial Park. He lived in Lamesa since 1920 native of Tennessee. Survivors include two sons Jack Lamesa and J W San Diego Calif five daughters in San Antonio Tahoka Austin and others two sisters Austin Dallas seven brothers and 13 grandchildren.
George Washington Allen a McAdoo resident since 1910 will be laid to rest in McAdoo Cemetery after services at 3 p.m. in McAdoo Baptist Church The Rev James Pope and the Rev Bernard Seay will officiate Burial is under King Funeral Home Crosbyton Washington died at 8 55 p m Saturday in a Lubbock convalescent home Survivors include four daughters six sons a sister 39 grandchildren and 71 great grandchildren
E N Dennard Superintendent of Tyler schools resigns to take the post of Director of the Department of Education on Guam. He expects to begin duties October 15.
Residents of Preston plan a August 17 vote on incorporation. Preston, founded in 1836 as a trading post near Lake Texoma, seeks city status and local governance changes.
Female applicants sought for tile clerks and office machine operator roles. New training program promises quick readiness. Positions available day and night at Draughon’s Business College 14 Texas PO3-5544.
Ida McSpadden 75 died at Methodist Hospital at 1 45 a m Sunday after a yearlong illness. She lived with daughter Mrs T Willingham at 2617 43rd St and previously at Bovina and Whiteface area. Funeral Tuesday 10 a m at Asbury Methodist Church with Rev C C Doren officiating. Burial in City of Lubbock Cemetery under Sanders Funeral Home direction. Pallbearers Frank Berry air Joe Burns Ike Moore Land Oliver John Gildland WBO Snodgrass. Survivors include two sons Oden McSpadden Bovina and Cecil McSpadden Stratford four daughters Mrs A J Ward Santa Monica Calif Mrs Everett Foster Ventura Calif Mrs Keith Black Prairie Grove Ark and Mrs Pem Cagle Whiteface a brother Frank Berry Texhoma Okla and many grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Local notices list funerals and arrangements for multiple residents including Mrs. Forest Jones Levelland H A Parris Doris Daniels D W Yount and H B McCarty with services set in Snyder Littlefield Lubbock Aspermont Morton and nearby areas. Burial plans include Snyder Cemetery Resthaven Memorial Park and Littlefield Cemetery.
Services for five victims from two South Plains auto crashes were held or scheduled, including Mrs. Coda Parrish Cook and daughter Coda Leo Cook of Close City with double burial in Terrace Cemetery Post. Only one Nelson survivor remained.
In Liberal Kansas 36 year old James E. B. Lafland, now in Manhattan social circles with Dolores Gray, faces a New York attorney general probe. Lefkowitz claims Lafland sought to sell $3 million in worthless oil leases to New York investors and used false claims about mineral rights in New Mexico. Lafland defends the plan as a contingent investment linked to future legislation.
Luttrall Jr Miles 53 longtime Andrews Public School maintenance worker died recently. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. in Andrews Church of Christ with Doyle Keley officiating. Burial at Andrews Cemetery under Singleton Funeral Home. Survived by wife Torena five daughters two sons Jay nine grandchildren and several siblings. Honorary pallbearers will be Andrews school district maintenance and custodial staff.
Services for Mrs. Susie Rebecca Bridges a 77 year old Littlefield resident will be at 2 p.m. today in Hammons Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev C J Coffman of Parkview Baptist Church will conduct with burial in Littlefield Cemetery. She died Saturday evening at Medical Arts Hospital born at Gay Hill and a Missionary Baptist Church member. Surviving are her brother W H Veazey of Lubbock and a stepson Marvin Bridges of Espanola New Mexico.
Stacew Jean Barnes, 3 day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Barnes of Andrews, died Saturday at Permian General Hospital. Graveside services were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Andrews Babyland with Rev. B. W. Liana officiating. Arrangements were by Singleton Funeral Home. Survivors include a sister Delilah and grandparents Leonard Barnes Tahoka and Mrs. Sam Anderson Andrews.
Carrie Lynn Miller, a d day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Miller of Andrews, died Sunday afternoon at Midland Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hart of Andrews and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Miller of Fresno California. Services are pending at Singleton Funeral Home.
A Palestine blaze in 102 degree heat destroyed the Rogers Chevrolet Co and a three-building complex. A fireman died fighting the fire as units battled smaller fires sparked by the main blaze. The dead firefighter’s name was withheld awaiting next of kin notice. damages likely in tens of thousands with at least 19 autos totaled or heavily damaged.
Senator Estes Kefauver who died Saturday will be buried in Madisonville Tennessee. His body will be flown from Washington to Knoxville then taken to Madisonville for services at First Baptist church and burial in the family cemetery. About 500 people paid respects at Gawler Funeral Home before transfer. Mrs Kefauver and the children will fly to Tennessee with congressional members aboard a presidential jet for the funeral.
Mrs. Charlie S. Winford 89 of Lubbock died Saturday at West Texas Hospital. Services take place at 2 p.m. today in Rix Chapel with burial at Resthaven Memorial Park. Survivors include five daughters a son two brothers 15 grandchildren 29 great grandchildren and a surviving daughter. Pallbearers named for the service include Vernon Jenant Haley Bill Dever Johnny Richardson Rufus Womack George Zickefoose and Leonard Haley.
Metz France AP Robert Schuman a former French premier renowned for European unity was reported continuing recovery from a stroke and lung infection. His old friend Gerrad Adenauer sent roses as Schuman, 77, faced the health setback with support from Paris officials and colleagues.
The text notes Che Shepherd aging and performing daily tasks like climbing stairs to dust the second floor. She asks if the effort took strength, then smiles and says prayer fuels each step. The piece underscores turning burdens light through faith as Julien C Hyer reflects on patient endurance.
Jeff McQueen a 51 year old Terry County farmer died on arrival after a heart attack at his farm home 21 miles south of the Gomez community. He had lived in Terry County since 1984 moving from Coleman County and was a member of TOOF Lodge and Chalis Baptist Church. Burial is at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev Edwards and Rev Cube officiating. Survivors include his wife two sons Howard and Olive Rose Queen two daughters Shirley Joan Cravey and Betty Joyce Bullard six siblings and two step siblings.
Mrs. Mildred B L Dawson 59 of 8009 West St died at 1110 p m Sunday at West Texas Hospital after an apparent heart attack Services are pending at Sanders Funeral Home Husband a veterinarian at Oil County Health Center Survivors include her husband Jason Heillman Houston and a grandson She was a member of the Eastern Star and Episcopal Church now living in the area since twelve years ago from St Joseph Missouri
Old line legal Reserve Life Insurance advertises a mail order policy offering $1,000 life coverage with no medical exam. Aimed at ages 10 to 90, it promises no agent visits and invites readers to tear out the ad and mail name, address, and birth year to Central Security Life Insurance Co. in Fort Worth.
Governor Connally appoints Juston M. Morrow of Rotan to the Texas Veterans Affairs Commission replacing E. L. Jackson of Cisco. John B. McKelvey of Electra is reappointed.
An advertisement promotes 20/20 The Professional Eye Medication for instant relief of red itchy irritated eyes caused by allergies. It urges purchase at drug counters and describes quick action against inflammation. The copy targets hay fever sufferers seeking prompt symptom relief.
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