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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1965
Page
7
The report notes that several South American countries struggled to live within their means in 65 Ap. observers fear rising debt levels threaten economic stability. The text references Rio de Janeiro and other capitals as indicators of regional financial stress, with governments pursuing cautious fiscal paths.
Lovington residents recognized in the annual Christmas lighting contest with cash prizes and multiple category winners. Top honors went to a religious scene by Mrs Billy J Hewerton and second to Mrs J Fred Strickland, while business displays earned awards for outstanding decorations at local stores including Tipes Mena Store Arledge Ladies Wear and Turner Department Store.
The Long Island Railroad was formally sold Wednesday to the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority for 65 million dollars by the Pennsylvania Railroad. The sale links Nassau and Suffolk commuters with New York City and enables about 200 million dollars for rehabilitation and modernization of the line.
Mrs John McChubb of Seminole and Mire Juanita Strickland Grace of Andrews were injured in separate crashes on Wednesday. Grace pulled onto a highway and was struck broadside by a southbound car driven by Mrs Chubb. Chubb and his son escaped injury.
A burglary and robbery case led police to arrest a suspect after a daytime search. The victim reported a firearm theft and a payment of 185 dollars. an eyewitness lineup identified a man wearing a distinctive goatee and driving a car used in the crime.
A Lovington area man David Singleton Jr and his 10 year old son Tim Singleton were hospitalized after a pickup overturned 31 miles northwest of Lovington New Mexico on State Road 31. Authorities say the vehicle swerved to miss a cow near the junction of US 8 and State 31 and went out of control.
Funeral services are pending at Smith-Rogers Funeral Home for Mrs Selma A Koch who died early Wednesday in a Hobbs rest home. Surviving are three daughters Pearl Williams and Freda Williams of Tatum and Willie Dye of Lamesa, a brother G F Kretzschmar of New Ulm Texas, a sister Mrs Adler tine Goedecke of Houston, and four grandchildren.
Jack Lemmon, among top box office stars, launches Jalem Productions to film Cool Hand Luke next year while remaining active in Billy Wilder's The Fortune Cookie. He aims for creative control, choosing properties, casts, scripts, and shaping the film, balancing acting with producing duties.
Gen T D White former USAF chief dies of leukemia at age 6 10 announced service details set for Wednesday at Washington National Cathedral and Arlington National Cemetery. He served as first air attache at the US Embassy in Moscow and received the Distinguished Service Medal Oak Leaf Cluster Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal and other decorations. After retirement he remained active with several corporate boards including Radar Air Lines.
Alfred Ritz, the eldest of the Ritz brothers, died in New Orleans after a heart attack while performing with his brothers at the Roosevelt Hotel. The trio rose to fame in vaudeville and Broadway with shows like The Florida Girl and Casino Vanities and starred in the film Sing Baby Sing.
Graveside services for Sherry Lee Huckabee two day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Huckabee Brownfield will be at 10 a m today at Babyland in Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Minister Tom Wallace of Crescent Hill Church of Christ will officiate. She was born Monday in Brownfield General Hospital and died there Wednesday. Survivors include two sisters Denice and Susan paternal grandparents C A Huckabee maternal grandparents Alvin Vineyard and five great grandparents.
Roger Q. Evans, 73, former state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and longtime booster of a state veteran's bonus, died Wednesday at his home near Abilene of an apparent heart attack. Evans served as Grayson County representative from 1940 to 1948 and failed to win the Democratic nomination for governor in 1948, facing Beauford Jester in the race. Funeral arrangements are pending at a local funeral home.
Six year old Mattie Ruth Wilson was struck while darting onto State 155 near Tyler. Isaac W. Franklin of Waco could not avoid the child and was unharmed as his car left the road and hit a highway sign.
The Rev RL Kirk will officiate at services for Robert Pittman at 3 pm at the Frat Methodist. Burial will follow in the emerge cemetery beside Rotary Club members. Active pallbearers listed include B L ties Mrames tersen Helland Hor dee Andersen Livinguea J. B. Patterson Jr W. L. Re gan Dayton Elam and Bobby.
Wayne Beebe of Checotah Oklahoma will have funeral rites today at the Latte Church of the Flower in Resthaven Funeral Home. De Dudley Strain of First Christian Church Lubbock will officiate. Burial is in Resthaven Memorial Park. He moved from Lubbock to Checotah two years ago and operated a car wash for eight years. A World War II veteran, he was a Kiwanis and VFW member. Surviving are his wife a son a daughter two sisters and a granddaughter.
Funeral services for William Sherman Compton 70 retiree farmer of the Lamesa area will be held at 10 am Friday at Branon Philips Funeral Home. The Rev Clifton Igo will officiate with burial in Lamesa Memorial Park. He died after a heart attack while driving in downtown Lamesa. Survived by wife Flora daughter-in-law and three grandchildren periodistas.
Noah W. Smith 76 of Tahoka died at the Veterans Hospital in Big Spring. Rites set for 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Turner officiating. Burial in Tahoka Cemetery under White Funeral Home. Survived by wife Mary, a brother, three sisters, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services are held today at 4 6 8 in Sanders Memorial for Badea 1 Gare 86. Interment follows at City of Lab Neak Cemetery with Sanders Funeral directing. Survived by a son Moab Utah her mother Ella Mae Dyer and four sisters including Grace of Uvalde Ave Cocoa Beach and Vivien McClintan of Fort Worth.
A devotional verse invoking gift of peace and courage, urging embrace of spiritual strength. References to divine provision and unity, with an old style call for God’s blessing and victory. Names J. Fauth and Hope Julien Chver appear as attributions in this cryptic piece.
Wortrow community farmer Copeland died Wednesday evening in West Texas Hospital at 7 43 p m. Funeral services set for 10 a m Friday at Piret Metharlet Church Wortrow with burial following.
Funeral services for Monnie M. Breieger are set for 2 pm at First United Methodist Church Slaton. Rev. J Sharp of Abilene and Rev. David Binkley will officiate. burial in Englewood. Breieger died after a one car crash near Mercy Hospital, survived by wife, daughter, parents, two brothers, two sisters, and three grandchildren.
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