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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1973

Page

4

Kermit Man Litton 66 Dies in Kermit Heart Attack

Kermit 66 year old John Armen Litton died on arrival at Memorial Hospital Kermit from an apparent heart attack. Services at First Baptist Church Kermit Monday at 2 pm with Rev RA W Campbell. Burial in Kermit Cemetery under Cooper Funeral Chapel. Litton born Roswell New Mexico, retired two way radio technician, member Church of God. Survived by wife Ellen two sons Bill and John H, mother Susan Litton, brothers Lester and Willis, sister Mrs Frank Lynch, six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Kermit We John Armen Litton Levelland Memorial’ Hospital First Baptist Church of Lland DeLuria Ellen Lowther Colorado Springs Colo Ellen Litton Bill John H Odessa Susan Litton Lester Denver Willis Pueblo Frank Lynch

Ed Anderson Dies in Lamesa Burial Set at Memorial Park

Ed Anderson known as Phatoy and the Reverend dies after a long grocery career. Funeral services planned in Lamesa Memorial Park with burial at the cemetery. Survived by wife Minnie two daughters Mrs John Singleton Lamesa and Mrs Edwin Rush Lubbock a son Gilbert Lubbock a sister Miss Berneice Andes a brother Mike Tagelhoa Spur seven grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Fee Phatoy Aikten Lamesa Lamesa Memorial Park Anderson Aris Teena Alon the Baptist Char Daeclude Minnie John Singleton Lamesac Edwin Rush Lubbock DH. Dames Gilbert Berneice Andes Spur Mice Tagehhoa Tittle

Local Briefs Highlight Burns Incident and Suicide Report

Donald Marrs of Plainview remained in critical condition after a fire at a Texas company injured four coworkers and killed a man named Goame Silva Asparay. A coroner in Las Vegas reports a suicide in Dale Burleson’s death in Nevada. Westview Baptist Church in Slaton held services for the deceased.

Donald Marrs Plainview Koltas Parkland Anuricah Co Goame Silva Asparay Las Vegas Nev Stucidene Dale Burleson Epson Lab Foe Slaton Westview Baptist Chuter Siaton

EPA Expected Decision This Month On Penalty Rules

The agency faces a request to set penalties for violations related to water pollution control. Officials consider up to 1000 dollars per violation as the potential fine. The ruling could shape how environmental violations are punished and funded enforcement efforts.

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Death Notice for Mrs. Mary Bergeron

Mrs. Mary Bergeron 83 died Friday in Yoakin County Hospital after a long illness. Services 10am Monday at St William's Catholic Church with Rev. John officiating. Burial in Denver City Memorial Park under Gipton Funeral Home direction. Survived by son Joseph Tonet of Minto Park California and five grandchildren.

Denver City Mary Bergeron Tiham Yoakin St. William's Cahi San Francisco Cabrit Joséph Tonet Minto Park Calif

Cheshire veteran John M. Cheshire 56 dies after heart attack

John M Cheshire 56 a member of post 15 and WWII veteran of the United States Army Air Forces died after a heart attack. He was a former post commander and district commander of the VEWW and served in the Asiatic Pacific theater. Survived by wife Pauline ten sons and three daughters with services at the Methodist Church and burial at face Cemetery under Alison Funeral Home with veterans graveside rites.

Cheshire Veterie Administration Sue Albuquerque Ul Lubbock Big Spring Rob Ford Aiob Alison Wvans John M Gtat Asa Rat United States U Army Air Paree Mander ii VEWW Pauline Charles San Marlos Calli David Tass He Fields Crosbyton Hain Posts and Arts Mary Hair Post Alexander Cheshire Santa Monica Calif Janet, Switzaable Chicago Helen Allen

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Buckle Up Required in All 1974 Cars

The AP reports that all 1974 automobiles must include a passenger restraint system with starter interlock. Cars will not start unless the driver and passengers are buckled, a change Chrysler will showcase in Kansas City as it previews new models.

Chrysler Kansas City Lin

Fire fatal for five in Lima lumber yard and home blaze

State arson investigators probe a Lima fire at the Fultz Lumber Co. complex that killed a woman, four children, and left the area in flames. Fire crews reported the rear of the building engulfed in fire with explosions heard as witnesses watched flames shoot high into the sky.

Lima Ohio CAP O- State John Ihitvhen Ait Percy Mason Willian Craig Mason

Lucy Mitchell Snyder dies at 83 in Snyder Texas

Mrs Lucy Mitchell 83 died Friday at Snyder Nursing Home at 5 30 pm Services at 2 pm today in Bell Seale Chapel with Rev Western Clanton officiating Burial in Snyder Cemetery Born Mills County resident of Scurry County since 1925 Married Henry Mitchell Oct 13 1907 Mills County He died 1965 Survived by two daughters Fay Treat Snyder Zay Long Kerryville a son Buck Berryville Ark a sister Calli Gabbert Clyde a brother Charles Dorset Dallas 12 grandchildren 37 great grandchildren

Snyder Zay Long Kerryville Buck Berryville, Ark Calli Gabbert Clyde Charles Dorset Dallas

George A Montgomery 83 longtime Odessa resident dies

George Alfred Montgomery 83 retired grocery clerk and Odessa native died Friday night after a long illness at Medical Center Hospital. Services are at 2 p.m. today at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Dee K Carter officiating. Burial is 1 p.m. Monday in Kerrville. He married Lillie Bell Payne in 1916 in Whitehat and lived in Odessa since 1962 after moving from Kerrville. Survivors include his wife three daughters a brother a sister nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Odessa George Alfred’ Montgomery Travis Medical Center Hospital Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Dee" K. Carter Midland Church of Christ Kerrville Lillie Bell Payne Whiteflat Church of Christ Dee P Maurine) Carter Midland H.B Darlene) Reaves Lubbock Glynn Tejen) Snyder Lakeside Village W.A. Montgomery Jr Sulphur Helen Bacot Dickens

Foundations Laying up a good foundation in life

A speaker from hometown discusses deep earth foundations and the need for strong base to rise above the norm. The excavator’s remark about depth illustrates how height depends on depth and applies to preparing for serious life storms.

Tim Julien C. Hyer

Daisy Thomas Thomas dies in Olton at 71

Daisy Dean Thomas 71 of Olton died Saturday in a Hale Center rest home where she had lived three weeks. Services set for 10 am Monday at Northside Church of Christ with Garland Lipe of Havana Ark. officiating. Burial in Moehietie Cemetery Mobeetie Tex. Parsons Funeral Home Olton in charge of arrangements. Mrs Thomas born in

Olton Daisy Dean Thomas Hale Center Northside Church of Christ Garland Lipe Havana Ark Moheetie Mobeetie Tex Parsons Funeral Home Thomas

Obituary notes long-time Church of Christ member

Montague County woman, a Church of Christ member since age 19, survived by three sons W E and Roscoe of Olton and J D of Littlefield, daughter Chatnut Thomas of Amarillo, three brothers Dave McDonald Plainview Lawrence McDonald Anaheim Calif Hans McDonald Fort Worth, two sisters Betty Prater Stoneburg Myrtle Arnold Duncan Okla, four grandchildren and WA great grandchildren.

Services for Robert Lee Yates in Dimmitt

Robert Lee Yates, 39, of Dimmitt died Friday in a two vehicle crash 2.9 miles southwest of town. Funeral services set for Monday at 3 pm at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Pickens and Rev. Linnel Herter officiating. Burial at Westlawn Memorial Park. Yates had lived in Dimmitt 26 years. he was a farmer. Surviving: Dee Yates, four sons Brad Richie Kayle Kip, and sister Lola Fish of Oregon. Burial directed by Dennis Funeral Home Yates.

Dimmitt Robert Lee Yates First United Methodist Church of Armando G. Garza Plainview Garza Plains Memorial Hospital Dee Yates Brad Richie Kayle Kip Lelola Fish Klamath Falls Ore

Obituary Briefs for Sylvia Cruz Green and others in West Texas

Rosary for Sylvia Cruz Green died about 8 a m Thursday in West Texas Hospital. Burial will be in Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park. Rites for Howard Glenn Smith 68 of O Donnell at Wise Chapel of Bonham. Burial in Dodd City Cemetery. Floyd Richard Smith 61 of Dickens funeral 2 30 p m today at First Baptist Church in Dickens. Grace First Baptist Church in Dickens 67 of 4109 Ave H burial in Trinity Cemetery.

Sylvia Cruz Green Garcia West Texas Hospital Mgr Rubin Garcia Lard St Henderson Chapel Christ the King Catholic Church Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park Children’s Medical Center Dallas Howard Glenn Smith O'Donnell Wise Bonham Dodd City Smith Medical Arts Hospital Lamesa Floyd Richard Smith Dickens Grace

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