Funeral services and obituaries plus community notices
Funeral services announced for Willam Turner at First Baptist with burial in Spur Cemetery. Harris dies at home after illness. six stepdaughters and two sisters survive. Mass for Pablo Rodrigues to be held at St. Thomas Catholic. Joseph Newman formerly of Lynn County funeral at Kiker and Son Funeral Home. John Elbert Sentell, 76, of Snyder, to be buried at First Baptist with survivors listed. Local credit association schedules three luncheons at Howard Johnson near the Tohoka Circle. Hays family guests of Kirby in Lubbock. Hays a Texas Tech engineering grad now with Enjay Chemical. Evangelist J. Oscar Wells to speak at College Heights Baptist today. Diane Bucy profile notes study in Madrid, Spain. South Plains Stamp Club to host US stamps quiz at Municipal Garden and Arts Center. R. Reis presiding. Senator Ralph Yarborough to tour medical and ag facilities on South Plains stops. Nitecaps meeting at Flame Room of Pioneer Natural Gas Co. members invited. Lubbock Christian College summer graduates: eight associate degree candidates this session. 130 more conferred this year. Sen. H. J. Blanchard addresses health and accident insurance findings from 61st Legislature.
Urvashi the Dancing Elephant Faces Diet Fears
New Delhi reports warn Urvashi an orphaned dancing elephant weighs over 3000 pounds and now faces a diet plan amid concerns by Delhi Zoo officials. Keeper Dr K Sankhala notes her talent could be affected by drastic changes as she entertains visitors with jigging and harmonica.
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New Delhi
UPD
Delhi
Urvashii
Dr. K
Sankhala
Urvashi
Seni
Delhi Zoo
Gopala
Fier
Perkins Imanice
Peace ‘Kennedy
Gagaof
Voesibta
Dimmitt Soldier Dies In Action In Vietnam
Pfc. Lonzo McDonald 71 was killed in Vietnam on Aug 8 while serving with the 4th Infantry Division. Funeral rites are pending at Dennis Funeral Home Dimmitt. A Memphis native, he married Carolyn Daniel on Nov 20 1966 and leaves two sons Quentin and Patrick plus a pregnant wife. He had worked at a farm near Dimmitt before moving to Amarillo. He is survived by his parents six brothers and seven sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimmitt
Lonzo McDonald
Vietnam
Dennis Funeral Home
McDonald
4Th Infantry Div
Memphis
Robert E. Morgan
Here
Amarillo
Carolyn Daniel
Quentin Dwight
Patrick Wayne
Final AIR SHOW and Rodeo winners announced at Dimmitt
In Dimmitts roundup week finale at Dimmitt Municipal Airport the Jaycee Air Show starts at 2 pm. Saturday's rodeo crowned winners in events including senior and junior barrel racing bull riding tie-down roping and team roping with names such as Kathy Mullikin Terry Hamilton and Jim Rosenberry among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimmitt
Castro County
Dimmitt Municipal
Kathy Mullikin
Santa Rosa
N.M
Terry Hamilton
Airy Stroud
Portalea
Bassett Smith
Plaineee
Tom Blasingame
Clarendon
Don Allred
Vega
Donald Lesley
Frank Biddle
Keith Locke
Jim Rosenberry
Pete Wishant
Tie
Lon Sulterneir
Elsdon Rose
Pony Express
An &Man
3 Year Old Hit by Police Car in Lubbock
A three year old girl from Lubbock suffered foot and ankle injuries Saturday after running into the path of a moving police vehicle. Authorities said the incident occurred on a city street and is under investigation to determine fault and safety procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Rites Arranged For Mrs King in Lubbock Funeral
Mrs Susie E King 93 of 1905 46th St Lubbock died at 8 15 am Saturday after a lengthy illness Services are pending Henderson Funeral Directors She was born in Liano and belonged to the First Baptist Church Anton She lived 1924 to 1963 in Anton Survivors include three daughters Hattie Horton Josie Chaney Ethel Melker five sons Reuben Emory Lestie Chester and Wayne 13 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie E. King
46Th St
Lubbock
Ethel ‘Melker
Fairview
Okla
Fhve Sons
Reuben
San Diego
Emory
Fairfield
Calif
Lestie
Sacramento
Chester
Sparks
Nev
Wayne
Grand Prairie
Lubbock Woman Vera Whittle Dies at 68 Rites Planned
Mrs. Vera Mi Whittle 68 of Rt. 4 Lubbock died 8:15 p m Friday in Methodist Hospital after a residence here since 1924. Services set for Monday at Calvary Baptist with Rev Claude Cone officiating assisted by Rev D J Bennett burial at Resthaven Memorial Park. Survivors include husband Frank two sons Benny and Billy a daughter Mrs Ola Amend and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Mi. Whittle
Rt. 4
Lubbock
Claude Cone
Calvary Baptist Church
D. J. Bennett
Slide, Baptist Church
Resthaven
Memorial Park
Whittle
Red River County
Memorial services for Mex Joe Caro 39
Services for Mex Joe Caro 39 of 5224 16th St will be held at Nessiaben Memorial Park directed by Reath Singleton-Wilson Home. Mrs Arwine died Friday in Methodist Hospital after an extended illness. a native of Pilot Point she lived in Lubbock since attending North Texas College and Abilene. Survivors include her husband a son Greg a daughter Cindy and her mother Mrs A C Raymond of Abilene plus two brothers and a sister. Pallbearers listed and memorials to the American Cancer Society requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Caro
16Th St
Nessiaben ‘Memorial Park
Sudan Resident Dies Of Injuries In Lamb County Crash
Odell Johnson, 43, of Sudan, died on arrival at Methodist Hospital after a Friday morning crash. He was treated at West Plains Memorial Hospital in Muleshoe before transfer. A feed lot worker, Johnson reportedly dozed off while driving home from work and struck a tree near Sudan.
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Odell Johnson
Sudan
Lamb County
Methodist Hospital
Aim
Johnson
Methodist
West Plains Memorial Hospital
Muleshoe
Graham community homecoming marks school history and dedications
Aug 30 features an ice cream supper at Graham Community Center seven miles southwest of here for homecoming. A 4:30 p.m. Aug 21 dedication marks a historical site at the old school building location. Church markers and a memorial plaque are part of the weekend events along with a history book sale.
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Graham Community Center
Here
Graham Chapel
Joe McMahon
Graham
Gmnasium
Post Independent Schools
Graham Church of Christ
Graham Methodist Church
Commuunity Center
Also Mentioned on This Page
Willam ‘Turner
Ee Bspeed Bee
Spe
First Baptist Church
Spur
Compet Funeral Home
Harris
Steptens
Pablo Rodrigues
St. Thomas Catholic
Joseph James Ewman
Lynn County
Kiker
Son Ral
Colorado City
John Elbert Sentell
Snyder
Lodger First Baptist Church
Bartat
Fane
Lubbock Association of Credit Management
Howard Johnson Restaurant
Ave.h
Tohoka
Gerald A. Hays
Westfield, N. J
L. H. Kirby
Hays
Texas. ‘Tech
Aay
Enjay Chemical Co
Westfield, Mra
Galveston
Evangelint J. Oscar Wells
China
United States
Haiti
College Heights Baptist
29Th Street
Salem Avenue
Ben D. Johnson
Wells
Diane Bucy
Senqurer
Charles L. Bury
Eeity
Middlebury
Madrid
Spain
South Plains Stamp Club
U. S
Municipal Garden
University Ave
Gustell Mustier
Reis
Ralph Yarborough
Panhandle
South Plains
Tulsa
Plainview
Olten
Hereford
Nitecap International
Pioneer Natural Gas Co
Area
Nitecaps
M Mapes
Lubbock Christian College
H. J
Doc) Blanchard
Senate
C. D. McDonald
Friona
Willie
Allan
Frank
Ricky
Ronald
Kenneth
Evelyn Frierson
Dallas
Rebecca
Helen
Shirley
Lisa
Lee
Michelle
Susie EB. King
Tlastronauta
Houston
Space
America
Famous Brand
Nenes Tycora
Femous Brands
Bert, Neesley
Jimmy Smith
Quent Watson
Carl
Robert Arnold
Curt Langford
America Cancer Society
Golden Gate Bridge
Mrs
Joe Arwine
Vermont
Rnny Muce HC
Laty Ike
Mirrosure
Catfish Charlie
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