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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1972

Page

6

Florence Emily Askren 86 Dies in Roswell Service Set

Florence Emily Askren 86 died Sunday in Roswell New Mexico. Services at Ballard Chapel with J Fourie pastor of First Christian Church officiating. Burial in South Park Cemetery under direction of Ballard Funeral Home. She lived in New Mexico six years and Ras AP fifty years. Survived by three daughters Neal Watson Artesia Otto Lee Me Kee Denver Colo Royal Sr Flesh St Louis Me six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Oscar Askton Suet Vio Nelude Ughters Neal-B Watson Artesia Otto Lee Kee Denver Cola Royal St. Louis

Obituary notices from Clovis and Gardendale list Balch Garrett Howes survivors

Obituary notices report Jasper Balch of Clovis dying at Memorial Hospital with funeral at Calvary Baptist Church and burial at Mission Garden of Memories. Other items note the deaths of Mrs. Garrett and Mrs. Howes, with survivors and burial plans, including church affiliations and pallbearers.

Service list and obituary notes for J R Ted Lew and Ned Smith

Obituary and funeral notices detail J R Ted Lew 66 of 5534 17th St with services at Resthaven Singleton Wilson Chapel officiated by Rev Frank Jones following a late illness. Also notes Ned Smith 74 died in O Donnell with services at Gall Baptist Church. survivors listed including wife Beulah and children. burial at Gall Cemetery.

J.R. Ted Lewis 17Th St Eddins- Walcher-Oil Co Fayette Ohio Sundown Frome Seagraves Than’ Lo Lubbock First’ Baptist Dity Signdown Lewis Royce Comer Ed Miller Tom Abbott Beulah Steve Lb Lewis Fof Harry 5 Batesville

Pioneer San Jon woman Ola Mae Tillman dies at 77

Mrs. Ola Mae Tillman a Wheatland resident since 1908 died Sunday at her San Jon home. Services set Wednesday at 1 30 p m in San Jon Baptist Church with Rev Wayne Gray and Rev Levi Louderback officiating. Burial Wheatland Cemetery. Survivors: three sons Berepell Nolan Raymond two daughters Mrs Mexine Wallace one sister Mrs Ruby Locknane sixteen grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Duan Pameral Home Tucumcari in charge.

San Jon N.M Ola-Mae “Tillman Wheatland Tucumcari Tillman

James Wolf Slaton dies at 90 in Slaton Texas

James Wolf Slaton 90 died Monday in Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. Services set at Slaton Church of Christ with C O Newcomb and Kenneth Burnett officiating. Burial Englewood Cemetery under Englands Funeral Home direction. Survivors include two daughters Jo Delaney and Cleo Wolf a brother Virgil Wolf four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Woll Slaton

Joe Beane 55 Midland Man Dies in Perth Australia

Joe W Beane 55 a Midland sales representative for Bargid died of an apparent heart attack Sunday in Perth Australia. A native of Dierks Arkansas he came to Midland in 1922 and was a 1956 Midland High School graduate. He attended Tulsa University and belonged to First Baptist Church Sonic Lodge No 623 and served in the Air Force in World War I. Survivors include his wife two sons Michael and John two daughters Jan and Melinda a sister Mrs Loyce Hicks of Sudland Memorials to Midland Memorial Hospital coronary unit requested.

Ipp Hospital Vanderbilt University Lousiana State University New Orleans Larry Shipp, Jr Colorado ‘Springs Colo Jack Shipp Denver, Colo Twwo Midland Eltis Funeral Home Joe W. ‘Beane Perth Australia Beane Bargid sAustralia Dierks Ark Midland High ‘School Tulsa University Michael Beane John Beane Jan Beane Melinda Beane Loyce Hicks Sudland Midland Memorial Hospital

Robert C. Dickerman 66 Found Dead in Littlefield

Robert C. Dickerman, 66, was found dead at his residence about 8 am Monday by an employee. Justice of the Peace Stanley Doss ruled death due to natural causes. Services are pending with Hammons Funeral Home. Dickerman was in the cotton gin supply business and had lived in Littlefield for three years. No survivors.

Littlefield Robert. C. Dickerman Justice of the “Peace Stanley Doss Hammons Dickerman

Services for Wilburn Elliott Pending at Hubbard Kelly

Special services for Wilburn Elliott, 67, are pending at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home after his death early Monday in Odessa. A native of Roscoe, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a Mason.

Odessa Wilburn Wiliott Hubbard-Kelly’ Funeral Home Elliott A. Sud Lsness Roscoe A. Mason First ‘United

Fear Not for I Am With Thee Seven Words

A devotional noting Isaiah 41 verse and Jesus teachings that reassure believers against fear. It cites David’s confidence in deliverance from all fears, framing faith as a path to courage and peace for common folk. The author is Julien C Hyer.

Isiah Jesus David

Infant Crystal Gomez Rites Set at Lubbock Cemetery

Burial for infant Crystal Gomez daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles II Gomez of 1906 will be held today at City of Lubbock Cemetery. Born Sunday at St Marys Hospital the infant died the same day. South Plains Funeral Home directing.

Crystal Bambi Gomez Charles’ II Colgate Lubbock Suinday

Services for Brewster Fulcher in Amherst

Brewster Fulcher 60 of Sudan died after arriving at Lubbock's Methodist Hospital following an altercation. Services set for 2:30 pm Wednesday at First Methodist Church with Rev Turner officiating. Burial at Sudan Cemetery with Payne Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Amherst Brewster Fulcher Sudan Li ‘Turner Inielen Aubry White Payne Fulcher Arrivinll Lubbock Methodist

Benjamin Lynch RALLS Special Services for Benjamin Franklin Lynch

Benjamin Lynch 66 of 6405 Gary Ave Lubbbbock died Sunday in St Marys Hospital Lubbock after a two week illness He moved to Lubbock in 1962 from Savannah Ga to open a photography business Burial will be in Ralls Carter Funeral Home He was a native of Mebane NC Survivors include wife Marguerite three sons Wallace T of Cochran Ga Derrell D of Durham N C and Ronalda F Waukesha Wis two brothers Walter of Durham NC and George T of Mebane two sisters and six grandchildren Pallbearers Aville Dwayne Lynch Robert Danner W Easter OC Thomas Raymond Ras and Perey Eason.

RALLS Benjamin Franklin Lynch Gary Ave Lubibock Wilk Ralls First United Eee Germans O'Kelly Carter’ Funeral Home Mebane St. Mary's Hospital Lubbock Savanah Marguerite Wallace 'T Cochran Gas Derrell D Durham Ronalda F. Waukesha Wis Twa Walter George

Odessa Officials Edge Toward Annexing 2000 Acres

Odessa City Council faces a final reading on ordinances to annex about 2,000 acres along the city perimeter. Petitions protesting the move were filed late Sunday with City Secretary Marjorie Bradley. The Lower Texas Committee has 800 signatures, still short of the 5,000 needed for a recall election.

Odessa Kim Reese Counc Lower Texas Marjorie Bradley

Driver Vs State Trial To Begin In Texas District Court

A trial titled Trail of a dispute involving the Texas Highway Department maintenance vehicle is slated to begin today in Ta7lh District Court with jury selection underway. Charles et al are learned to be involved in the case.

Texas Charles Et ‘Is

Burleson Resident Howard Mannan Dies After Heart Attack

Howard Mannan, former Lubbock resident, died after a heart attack on arrival at a Fort Worth hospital. Services are pending with Jones Funeral Home. Born in Big Spring, he had lived in Burleson for four years, previously in Lubbock seven, Petersburg for years, and was a retired coaching mechanic. Survivors include his wife Gertrude and six sons James L Frank H Joe, with many family members listed.

Burleson Howard Houston Mannan Lubbock Fort Worth Jones Big’Spring Petersburg Gertrude James ’L Prank’ H Joe

Jury Deadlocks In Palestine Murder Trial

A mistrial was declared in the murder case of Henry Swanson Jr., 42, manager of a Palestine cafe, after the jury reported itself deadlocked 7 to 5 for innocence. Judge Dee Duggan Jr. set a new trial date for March 26 in Houston.

Houston Palestine Tex Manualler Dee Duggan Jr Henry Swanson Jr Palestine Cafe Swanson Crabon Buch

Japan’s Tanaka Wins Big as Opposition Losses Mark Postwar Crisis

Tanaka’s Liberal Democratic party secured 271 of 491 seats in Japan’s House of Representatives after a landslide victory that reshapes governance. The Socialists and Democrats suffered heavy losses while Communists rose to 38 seats, signaling a stronger opposition in parliament. Tanaka vowed to consider opposition views before proposing next year’s budget.

Tanaka Liberal-Democratic” Party House’of Representatives Japan Valers United States Komeito

Eagles Auxiliary Schedules Benefit Meeting

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles plans a meeting to support Doris Waugh and her daughter with medical costs. Funds were raised by the auxiliary and a donor contributed to the Cancer Fund. Doris continues high school with updates from Mrs. Jay Goodard.

Order of Doris W.S Waugh Iis Order of Eagles Taye Cancer Dorig Jay Goodard Auxiliary

Fractures and Injuries Reported After Weekend Incidents

Readable fragments describe Mrs. Farris injured after slipping at Highland Hospital and Connie Upham hurt in an automobile crash near 4th Street. Other notes report a heart attack, jewelry loss, a bond set at 1000 dollars, and a Christmas supper cancellation by the South Plains District Central Assistants Society due to a fire at Dig Wi Odd’s home where his daughter died.

Aan ‘Farris Sus Swas Highland “Hospital Connie Upham Mary the Plains ‘Hospital 4Th St Odd the “Society

Midland approves amended public defender program

Midland County commissioners approve an amended public defender program to fund a salary not to exceed 13,000 annually, with discussions noting the public defender should be paid more than the county attorney. The court then votes to provide a salary up to 13,000.

Midland Midland County Tohoantonell Chanel Welch Southland

Irregular Cuban Refugee Flights Reported at Center

About 50 refugees and 279 000 Cubans are noted in transit with 3 200 requests to join regular flights. Government spokesmen describe a smooth schedule with an 85 flight plan and arrivals at a Refugee Center in Miami.

Nike Fas Welnes Plann Ing Iid Deseraebly Nahi

Zoning Violations Tied To Business at 4602 30th

A report states a shop and headquarters for a tool business operated at 4602 30th violated reed restrictions and zoning ordinances by using the property improperly. Local authorities cited nonconforming use and enforced corrective actions.

Opera

Michigan Hosts Nation's First Republican State Convention

The Jackson convention marked an early gathering of Republican leaders as Michigan hosted the nation’s first state party meeting, noted for its historic role in shaping party strategy and regional political alignment.

Michigan Jackson

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Pean Ert Abernathy Clovis More Fina Meryttot Colum Florence Askren Jasper Balch Jasper Fred Balch Memorial Hospital Calvary Bay Fist’ Church James Sain Mission Garden of Memories Sherwood Mortuary Balch Garrett Crockett William I. ‘Garrett First Christian Church C. W. Benet Clyde Lindsey Cecil Peek He 8 Danner Ethel Dudley Lovelady Nanolene Ash W. E. Mekemore Dallas Gar Christ fhetan-Chiteh Gardens Hub’bbard-Kelly Howes Ned Smith Ned ‘Smith O'Donnell The Baptist Gall Myron Crawford Ira l Branon Funeral Home Borden County Smith Hig Ruth Branch Meadow Sadie. Ludecker Jim Rubhe’ Smith O'Donnnell Eddie Jenkins Athen Ichildren Mrs. Tillman James Wolf Joe ‘Beane R. C. Dickerman Wilburn Elliott Julien C.hyer Crystal Gomez Benjamin Lynch Odessa Council Howard Mannan Milton Aan Peking Eagles Pero Hospital Silverings Itapec Pea LeCroy Bond South Plains Mery Lillian Midland Okays Trae
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