Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lubbock Avalanche Journal in Lubbock, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1973

Page

6

Miners Trapped as Shaft Collapses at Papago Copper Mine

Rescue teams dig through rock after a mine shaft collapse at the Trecta Mining Co. copper mine on Papago Indian Reservation near Casa Grande Arizona. Two miners remain trapped as fire hinders access and oxygen supplies are checked. managers report about 1,000 workers on site. Names of the trapped miners withheld pending relatives’ notification.

Casa Grande Ariz Apy Ames Trecta Mining Co Iton Dick Glover Pers Sofine Glover Cary Per

Obituaries from Seagraves and Tahoka areas

Funeral notices recount the deaths of Leatrice Wealley in Seagraves and others in Tahoka, Farwell, and nearby towns. Recipients include the Bailey, Lambert, Liebhen, Nino, Payne, and several local families, with survivors spanning spouses, children, and extended kin. Burial details and church affiliations are listed for each case.

William Cooper Funeral Details Across Local Community

William Cooper funeral services are noted with mention of attendees and church connections. The report lists family members including a daughter Wanda and grandchildren, with references to local congregations, a pastor, and community figures such as Rex Neely and Bob Neely. The piece reflects local obituary style with names, relationships, and affiliations from Resthaven and Calis Baptist Church communities.

Resthaven Wrain Osta Foi Stiis Daseitt Shreves Port Dal Donald Byot Vivissen Ans Wanda Thane Nomster Rath Abe Pathiewers Ralph Tiny K Sean Callaway Bob Wot Richard Raffatry Buddy Purine Benny Vier

Mrs Lindsey Funeral Services Held For Retty Lindsey

Funeral services for Retty Lindsey 26 of Mul AWE Apt C Pum Munday were at Lyons Chapel Baptist Church. She died Friday at West Texas Hospital native of Paris lived in Lubbock nine months. Burial in City of Lubienk Cemetery under South Plains Funeral Home direction. Rev OD Holmes pastor officiated. Survivors include husband Walter Lindsey of Fort Worth mother Mrs Gladys Wil of 28 E Lath St Lubbock and one brother Arthur Comietius of 30L Ny Assney Sh in Labboek.

Retty Lindsey Apt C. Pum Munday Lyons Chapel Lindsey West Texas Hospital Paris Lubbock Baral Wall Lubienk Cemetery South Plains Funerel Holms Jastor Thee Lyons Baptist Church Waiter Lindses Fort Worth Gladys Wil Lath St Waabbock Arthur Comietius Labboek

Odessa Man Dies as Services Planned in West Texas

Ottis Courtney Odessa resident 87 years died in Odessa. Funeral services will be at 2 p m Thursday at See Baptist Church with burial in the Sapset Memoria Gardens under Rix Funeral Home supervision. Survivors include his wife Ida and three sons IG of Odessa WE of Friendswood and ILA of Lubbock. Mrs Mary Nunn 58 died at West Texas Hospital following a brief illness. Services pending at Resi.

Odessa Mary Nunn Gg Mer Homes Daan West Texas Hospital Resi

Crosby Infant DEVELLASD iSpectary Graveside Rites

Graveside services are set for Michael Bryan Crosby infant in Day of Level Cemetery Levelland. Officiating will be Rev F J James of Parkview Assembly of Goat Church. Burial under Antley direction of George Price Funeral Home. Survivors include grandparents Mr and Mrs Gossett Levelland and James Crosby Sr Levelland and Mrs Physis Wheeler Terre Haute Ind.

Devellasd Levelland James Crosby Sr Physis Wheeler Terre Haute Ind

Two Lubbock men die after long illness at West Wa Care Center

Jesse Lackey of Levell and Jesse Frings Morton, both 27, died early Friday at West Wa Care Center in Lubbock following a lengthy illness. Services are pending at Smith Funeral Home. Lackey, a native of Iljed, was remembered in a brief obituary.

Levell Jesse Frings Morton West Wa Lubbocks Smith Funeral Home Lackey Iljed

Admiral Arthur W. Radford Dies at 84 in Maryland

Washington reports Admiral Arthur W. Radford, famed for leading the Navy’s “peacetime admirals” and later two terms as Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, died at Bethesda Naval Hospital. He helped counter Air Force dominance, clashed with Army leaders, and influenced postwar military strategy until his retirement.

Washington Arthur W. Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Bettesda Naval Hospital Omar Bradley Joint Chiefs Radford Navy Dwight D. Risenhower Army Naval Operations Radford Iso Vcntion Pinto Sonsuleuit Ratford Harry ‘Truman Eisenshower Korea Eisenhower IIL

The Shepherd Church Sign Reflects on Sanctuary

A reflective note on church signs and sanctuary. The text cites Gen 28 17 and contemplates God's house as a place of rest, family unity, and faith. Julen C Hyer references lines read in passing church signs and the idea of His house bearing care.

House of God Mim Juilen C. Hyer

Evalena Stone dies at 96 in Plainview

Evalena Stone 96 longtime Plainview resident died Friday at Central Plains General Hospital. Services Monday at First Christian Church with Steven Kirtley officiating, burial Bangs Cemetery under Abvertion of Lemons Funeral Home. Born June 42 1877 Rising Star she married James Knox Stone Sept 12 18 in Brownwood. Survived by three sons Glenn Plainview and Maxwell and Marshall Garden City. seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Plainview Evalena Evar Crume Stone Central Plains General Hospital First Christian’ Church Steven Kirtley Bangs Lemons Funeral Home Rising Star James Knox Stone Brownwood Plaineview Westavo Stone First Christian Church Sone Glenn Maxwell Marshall Garden City

Fatal Fort Sumner Bridge Relocation Project Bid

An Albuquerque firm, Jurgensen Construction, bids 2 006 690 dollars to relocate the Fort Sumner Bridge and 84 miles of U S 60. The project, to rebuild the highway south of the present roadbed with new roadbed and bridges, aims for completion in two working days after award. Eleven Texans en route to a religious retreat were killed in a December bus truck crash on the bridge, 11 miles east of Fort Sumner.

Anta FE Fort Sumner U.S. 60 Jurgensen Construction Co Albuquerque New Mexico

Thunderstorm Activity Impacts Texas Coast and Inland Areas

Storms move from Gulf of Mexico inland along the Texas coast from Brownsville to Port Arthur. Galveston bears the brunt with 20 mph winds and three foot waves. East Texas visibility drops to one-eighth mile. general national weather outlook shows scattered storms and hot conditions.

Texas Brownsville Port Arthur Dallas-Fort Worth San Angelo Galveston Gulf of Mesie Beaumont-Port Arthurs Tankin

Area Residents Sons Honored By Military

Silverton area families celebrate two sons receiving honors from the armed services. Captain John H. Boyd II, West Point 1966 graduate, cited for meritorious service in the U.S. Army Engineer Command. He coordinated NATO special ammunition storage infrastructure and led Air Force modernization for U.S. Europe facilities. He received the Army Commendation Medal. Royce K. Thorne ton, son of Mrs. Georgia Thorne ton, graduated from the Fifth U.S. Army and 1st Infantry Division NCO Academy at Fort Riley. He serves as administrative supervisor with the 1st Adjutant General Company at the fort.

Silverton Armed Services John H. Boyd Silverston United States Army Engineer Command West Point Holland NATO Air Force U.S Europe Boyd Royce K. Thornton Georgia ‘Thorneton U.S. Army 1St Infantry Division Ft. Riley Kansas 1St Adjutant General Company Fort

Bradley's condition listed still serious in hospital bulletin

Los Angeles UPI report notes Gen Omar Bradley, famed WWII commander, remains in serious condition after emergency surgery to relieve massive clots on both lungs. He is improving, alert, with fever subsiding, rest enhanced by watching television as vital signs normalize.

Los Angeles UPI Omar N. Bradley Toy Bradley

Four Face Felony Charges In Court

Four men faced felony charges in court on Friday with bonds set. Daniel Castro 20 of 2828 Bates St Debert L Jordan 21 of 2907 Ist St and Floyd Harold Harris Jr 21 of Juniper Ave Apt 4 were charged in a late Thursday drug raid on Ist Street for possession of marijuana. Harris was jailed in a separate narcotics raid before dawn Friday. Gabino Dominguez 29 of 20 Ave J faces burglary related to Aug 8 break in at Lubbock Brick and Tile Co. Bond set at 2500. Julian Curt Johnston 42 of RL 7 Hosapia Lubbock released on 1000 bond on felon DWI charges.

Justice of the Peace Charles E. Smith Daniel Castro Bates St Debert L. Jordan Ist St Floyd Harold Harris Jr Juniper Ave Apt Castro Jordan Ist Street Ers Polie Harris Casty Gabino Dominguez Ave. J Lubbock Brick and Tile Co 26Th St Julian Curt Johnston RL 7 Hos Aia Lubbock

Four Plead Guilty to Drunk Driving Charges

Four men pleaded guilty on drunk driving charges before Judge Denzil Bevers in County Court at Law No 2 William Nelson Mowery 2B 3 thest drew 15 and costs sentence 10 days in county jail. Three others pleaded guilty were fined 100 each costs seven days jail with six months probation. Names include Michael E Smith Charley James Vaughn and Jose Orie wa two other defendants were innocent and placed on bonds. In a separate count Rudolf Guamen pleaded guilty to DWI before Judge Edwin J Boedeker and was fined seven dollars plus costs and jailed.

Denzil Bevers William Nelson Mowery Michael E. Smith Hale Center Charley James Vaughn Ave Jose Orie Wa Reese Air Force Base William M. Jackson Jr Bux Carlisle A A. Moore 28Th St

Paducah Native Named Regional NLRB Member

Paducah native W Edwin Youngblood has been named regional director of the NLRB Fort Worth. The appointment covers northern Texas and Oklahoma, succeeding retiree Himer P Cave. Born in Paducah and raised in Vernon, he holds a Texas law degree and previously served five years as regional attorney in Fort Worth.

Paducah National Labor Relations Board NLRB Fort Worth Younghley Texas Oklahoma Himer P. Cave Vernon North Texas State Uni Univerity of Texas Austin Youngblood

Police Nab Suspect After Clime Break In

A 30 year old man was caught early Friday at the Women’s home at 3182 50h St after a burglary was reported. Sgt. James R. Little found a broken window about 340 am and called for help. Patrolman J. S Kirkwood nabbed the suspect as he exited another window. Doctors offices were ransacked and pills coins and guns were removed. The suspect’s car found a block away was impounded. A second burglary and loss of television watch pistol electric curlers and $44 in cash were reported by Charlotte Tucker of 1903 Ave. Horse shows and competitions arose from hunt club members seeking to compare their horses and riding skills.

James R. Little J. S.kirkwood Charlotte Tucker 1903 Ave

Also Mentioned on This Page

China Evan Mrs. Bailey Seagraves Leatrice Wealley Hosni Seagraves Yen Sidsieton Kaneral Sefnee Pridages Bailey Gaines County Hubbook Okla First Baptist Church Sem Séagraves First & Church SW. Bailey Coekasha Vern Flay Denver City Pacey J Piz Lice Wo Betty Dennis Dimman Nancy Alesal Lattewk Pitt Jones Dorothy Thinnicut Okihomi City Mt Mars Rayeon Midland Shelly Rutram Fd Centro Tach Donal Bio Huanhceatt Bobiny Dines Robert Bland Tahoe Chriat Tahoka Krex Miller Henry Pataske Bes Mary Dauchuirs Haima Greaser Extilcade Ore Gere Snyder Meadow Mary. Lee Caghren Clyn Gonde Sundown Jean Laimberson Nell Gubbs Brownfield Saisons Derwond Orville Homer Muleshoo James Rhidosa Elmer Morton and Join Portales George Lambert Adalol Speviatt Gwarve A. Lambert Tdlalon Pam Kinney Steamford Puirview Sagerton Lambert Killeen Haskell County Sikeston Annie le Mrs. Liethen Farwell de Ann Biethe Laethen Lieben Clo- 4 Yell Clovis Arwell High School Texas Tech University Hollywood Califore Epsilan Size Alpha International Sorority Sunset Memorial Terrace Well Todd Funeral Home Clif Ennen Par Mark Liebhen Rickey Aus Johnie Williams Bert Williams Arweil Julian Herrera Luberboek Gilbert Herrera Corpus Christi Theodore Guttierez Phoenix Danny Nino Martines Bay City Beatrice Baenanin Rockport Mrs. RE. D, Payne Ed, Payne Mercy Hospital Staton Jim Turner Frank Oglesby First United Methodist Bural Tohoka White Funeral Home Payne Arkansas Delmer Payne Pauls Valley Art Campbell Greater William Cooper Pte 3 Will Tontay Lye Labbe Mrs. Lindsey Ottis Courtney Mrs Mary Nino Crosby Jesse Lackey Censari Dus The Evalena Stone China Service Pesas Gulf States Middle Atlantic Eat Lakes Plains States Philip S.D Pierre Arthur Radman Gen. Bradley Concrad Aiken Savannah Uriat Law No Rudolf Guamen Tawa Ast St DWI Befor Edwin J. Boedeker Ant Severiy W. Edwin Youngblood Peter G. Nash Hunt Club Lubbock Monument Works Bilu Linn Aetter Hearing Alb Center Redbud 3Th Slide Rd Texan Addross Zin Aatooas Vanes
Search Courier

Search the Lubbock Avalanche Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lubbock Avalanche Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication