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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1964
Page
4
Sharp fighting broke out around Stanleyville Airport amid heavy rebel sniper fire after a Belgian plane crashed Sunday killing seven of the 15 aboard. Reports indicate continued clashes and disrupted flights into Stanleyville.
In District Court Judge Robert H. Bean accepted guilty pleas from three sodomy defendants and handed five year suspended prison terms. Also pled guilty were Stuart for theft over 50 with a two year sentence, and several burglary and drunken driving pleas with probation or fines. Jurors were scheduled to report for trials.
Terrell Blodgett, 41, resigned as Garland city manager amid a council conflict described as incompatibility with the city program. The move follows a salary increase and comes three months after Blodgett was hired in September 1963. Mayor Carl Cooper said he demanded his resignation, while several council members were not consulted. Jordan expressed personal shock at the ultimatum to quit.
Fort Worth officials place two south side areas under a 60 day rabies quarantine after a rabid dog bit a man and a rabid skunk bit an 11 year old boy. The quarantine follows the outbreak and covers the affected neighborhoods.
SAN ANTONIO Texas CAPD Judge Archie Brown Monday quashed the portion of the indictment charging Sandblom with fraud and continued his trial at least until Jan 25. The continuance lets the state prepare a defraud case against Sandblom a Corpus Christi salesman who may owe up to 38 million to about 4000 creditors. His lawyers urged dismissal of unregistered securities and unregistered dealer charges but the judge kept those.
The American Kitefliers Association opened headquarters in Silver City New Mexico to promote kite flying as an adult national sport and advance design science. President F Rankin Weisgerber leads the group, with notable members including Francis Rogallo and Paul Garber. The FAA regulates kite flying and typical kites span 8 to 14 feet.
A Brownfield community gathers to harvest and gin R G Herron’s cotton while his wife recovers in hospital. Twenty stripping machines and sixty eight laborers, aided by Brownfield Co op gins, produce 250 to 300 bales as neighbors provide meals and support. Mrs Herron remains in fair condition at Lubbock Methodist Hospital.
Four men, including Darcy Litzel and John Wickes, were jailed or bailed on charges of widespread deer killings in Pennsylvania. Morningstar of the state game commission said 35 to 40 deer were killed and arrests followed months of investigation as carcasses and a bear carcass were seized.
Services for Stella Fi Morgan 78 former Slaton resident held at Schooler Gordon Amarillo with graveside burial at Englewood Slaton. Also CC Salisbury 84 of Santa Fe family obituary. Doe W Hatcher 71 Lubbock resident funeral in Shamrock. VFW and auxiliary meet in Hodges Center to elect officers. bids open for Coronado High School phase two construction. Civil Defense siren test planned in Lubbock. Local residents wounded in hospital after surgery. burglaries on 38th Street reported.
A dime found in Philadelphia that always lands tails may be two coins joined. Mint official Frederick W. Tate says trick coins exist and explains tests show genuine metal, though the Philadelphia men Joseph Ahearn and William Ryan say the mint did not certify their coin. The only contact was with a young cashier who performed an acid test.
Berlin reports that no Protestant ministers are jailed in East Germany for the first time since 1933, according to Berlin's Protestant bishop Otto Dibelius. He cautioned against assuming liberalization, noting about 40 pastors have served political prison terms in East Germany.
Jose Silva, an 18 year old? No, 13 year old, faced a mountain lion in Santa Rosa Argentina aided by two dogs. He attacked with a knife and shielded his arm with a poncho leading to the cat's death.
In Budapest on Monday, protesters from Hungarian, Asian, African and Cuban student groups gathered at universities to denounce what they called acts of aggression by foreign military interventionists in the Congo and Vietnam. The demonstrations, milder than recent Prague and Sofia protests, occurred as U S Hungarian talks resumed to restore relations.
Services for J oe Badley 7 2505 Sdth St. will be at 2 30 p m today at First Methodist Church. Dr Paul M Bumpers pastor officiates. Burial in City of Lubbock Cemetery under Sanders Funeral Home direction. Badley president of Badley Timber Co. died Sunday night.
A.Local man E A Badley died in Methodist Hospital after a heart attack on November 21. A 26 year resident of Lubbock he moved here from Wheeler where he and his wife the late Mrs Lillian Badley lived 24 years. He was active in building and development and was a member of First Methodist Church and Horn Bible Class. Survivors include a son J D Badley Dallas daughter in law Mrs Jack Boone Dallas three brothers Tom Littlefield Jack Las Cruces N M and Edmund Allen Okla two grandchildren and a great granddaughter Pallbearers named East Finnell Brunson Scarbrough Scheffell Koontz.
Funeral services for Ted R. Palmer age 53 a construction worker will be held at 2 p m Wednesday at the Sixteenth and Pyle Church of Christ with Robert B. Hawkins officiating Burial will follow in Mission Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Sherwood Mortuary Palmer a Clovis resident three years died Sunday in Clovis Memorial Hospital of an apparent heart attack Survivors include his wife a son Wesley of Farwell two daughters Mrs Sue Shultz and Mrs Sherry Fulgham both of Clovis seven brothers and sisters and seven grandchildren
Funeral services for Isidro M. Cantu 67 of Lubbock are pending at Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home. A resident since 1919 he died at 6 05 p m Monday in West Texas Hospital He was a retired farm laborer Survivors include his wife four sons Pablo Benito Isadro all of Rt 1 Lubbock Gabriel 2002 F 49th St 4dhree daughters Mrs Isabelle Gutierrez Shallowater Mrs Lucia Penca Pharr Texas and Mrs Mercedes Nerios 327 N Ave R his mother Mrs Lasaro a sister Mrs Locadia Chavera Pettus 41 grandchildren and two great grandchildren
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Helmer Nelson 69 of Clifton Tex are pending at Mason Funeral Home She died Sunday night at Sunset Lutheran Home Clifton where she had resided four years She had lived in Lynn and Garza counties since 1917 Surviving are her husband three daughters Mrs Callie Strafer Post Mrs Bernice Martin Union City Calif and Evelyn LeMond Levington NM and two sons Troy and Elwood both of Post
William Jackson of Lubbock aged 91 will be honored at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Floydada First Baptist Church chapel with Rev. Mr. Guest of Cone officiating. Burial follows at Floydada Cemetery under Moore Funeral direction. Jackson moved to the South Plains in 1928 and had lived in Lubbock 12 years. He died about 11:30 a.m. Monday in the waiting room of West Texas Hospital while waiting to see a doctor.
A 16 year old from Lubbock reported a self inflicted death attempt to police. He told Desk Sgt Clinton Beadle he had shot at himself twice but missed. Officers found him armed with a pistol at the address he gave and he is being held for juvenile authorities.
Paris officials predict swift parliamentary approval for President Charles de Gaulle's long-range plan to expand France's nuclear arsenal. The action aims to strengthen national defense and deterrence amid ongoing security concerns.
The piece urges remembering the holy day December 25 celebrated worldwide. It encourages planning reunions, feasts, carols, and decorations while emphasizing worship as a central part of the Day of Days.
Funeral services are planned for A2C Royce Randy Henson at 2 PM Thursday in Abernathy First Methodist Church. The 20 year old airman from Abernathy was killed in a Sunday traffic accident near Mt. Sterling Ohio. He will be buried in Abernathy Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, two brothers and a sister.
George H. Smith 86 retired farmer died at Memorial Hospital in Seminole. Services set for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Methodist Church with Rev. N S Daniels officiating. Burial in Andrews Cemetery by Seminole Memorial Chapel. Survived by son Horace Big Spring daughter Mrs Loma Underwood and several siblings and two granddaughters. Pallbearers listed.
Archie Carver 59 of 1708 Ave H died at 9 45 am Monday in Methodist Hospital Services are pending at Rix Survivors include his wife Cora of the home a son William E Carver four daughters and nine grandchildren Also surviving are his mother three brothers two sisters and other relatives.
Wesley Higgins, 21, of Hugo Oklahoma, nephew of Buddy Higgins of Lubbock, was killed in an automobile mishap Sunday in Washington state. Higgins, recently discharged from the US Army, had taken a job in Washington. Funeral services will be held Friday in Hugo.
Jason Matthews, owner and publisher of the American Mercury Magazine, died Monday in McAllen at age 77. He organized the Legion for the Survival of Freedom and, with his late wife, broadcast conservative radio programs.
Funeral services for Wynne Robert Collier, 56, longtime area resident, are set for 2 p.m. today at First Methodist Church Tahoka with Rev. Aubrey White presiding and Don Browning assisting. The Snyder Church of Christ minister contributed.
R. H. Collier, longtime Post pharmacist and civic leader, died Monday at Tahoka Hospital after years of illness. He moved to Tahoka in 1936 and operated a drug store here since, serving as Rotary president, chamber of commerce head, school board and city council member, and past grand master of the Masonic lodge. Survivors include wife Caye Lapson Collier, daughters Janet Cash and Carolyn Cleveland, a son Jack, and several relatives. Pallbearers listed. Burial in Tahoka Cemetery under White Funeral Home direction.
Funeral services for Mrs. George M. Shick Sr., 92, will be at 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Plainview with Dr Tim Trammell and Rev Robert McGee officiating. She died after a weeklong illness, survived by son George M. Shick Jr., two daughters, a stepdaughter, and many grandchildren. Burial in Plainview Cemetery by Wood-Dunning Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Della Mae Ezzell 78 will be at 2 30 p m today at First Methodist Church Bovina with Rev Harold Morris and grandsons assisting Burial will be in Bovina Cemetery under Clathorn Funeral Home direction She died Sunday in Thurman Rest Home Amarillo after living in Amarillo Farwell Bovina and Roswell Portales Alamo Gordo Lubbock and Amarillo survivors include two daughters three sons a sister fourteen grandchildren and twenty four great grandchildren
Services for Joe Wille Brown aged 30 of 416 Guava are set for 2 p.m. today at St Matthews Baptist Church in FE with Rev Joel Mann officiating. Burial follows Wednesday at Good Hope Cemetery in Corsi cana under Jamison Funeral Home of Lubbock. Brown died on arrival Friday at Methodist Hospital. Survivors include sister Annie Mae Stewart of 416 Guava.
Services for Mrs HE Woodward a Shallowater resident of 34 years are pending at Sanders Funeral Home. She died about 4 30 p m Monday at Rays Hospitality Home after ill health since October. She taught piano and belonged to Broadway Church of Christ since 1915. Survivors include husband Horace a son and three grandchildren.
Funeral services for C C Dorris 81 Clovis resident since 1918 will be at 2 p m today in C V Steed Memorial Chapel with Rev John Abendschan officiating. Entombment in Mission Garden of Memories Mausoleum under C V Steed Funeral Home. Dorris a retired implement dealer died last Saturday in Clovis Memorial Hospital. He survived by four sons three daughters two brothers four sisters nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed include Donald Treas Cleo Carpenter Lawrence Mayberry K J Cliffton Harold Hyman and James Hubby.
Joe Don Deuringer 34 Tulia barber dies at home of apparent heart attack. Funeral 2:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church Tulia with Rev. Neil Powell officiating. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery Wallace Funeral Home in charge. Survived by father Steve Deuringer Tulia mother Mrs J B McDowell Tulia and several siblings and grandparents.
Clarence E. Martin 18 of Troup former Plainview died when his car burned after a crash on Texas 114 two miles west of Grapevine. His wife Grace 16 suffered minor injuries as the sedan struck a post and tree. Sgt. Ed Pringle noted the fire occurred after she left to seek help.
The giant black ant species Dinoponera rigantea is described as the largest ant, measuring more than an inch in length and notable for its glistening dark body.
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