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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1966

Page

2

Fuentes Touted as Possible Texas Governor Candidate

Two Texas GOP leaders at the National Committee meeting denied contacting Albert Fuentes about running for Texas governor though praising him as a fine speaker. They noted Dudley Sharp was the only candidate group to approach and dismissed Latin American outreach as political leverage for Tower’s re election chances.

Ed Him Fay Texas Gop Manning Dudley Sharp Houston Air Forcs Eisenhower Sharp O'Donnell Fuentes Texas John Tower R-Tex Tower Sen

Child Hit By Car Receives Care At Parkdale Clinic

Five year old David Galarza was treated at Parkdale Clinic after being struck when crossing 1st Street near Ave P by Rebecca G Sifuentes of Bates. He was not seriously hurt. A Spur meeting of District 7 VEW and auxiliary will hear a report on veterans affairs and future operations. A fire at 3813 Ath St damaged an unfinished house after a vehicle entered a construction site to keep warm.

David Galarza N. Ave. M Parkdale Clinic 1St St Ave. P Rebecca G. Sifuentes E. Bates Leroy Connell VEW Lady's Auxiliary Spur Austin VFW Ath St

Nude Seagoville Woman Found Strangled in Car

Seagoville police found the nude body of Winnie Wang in a car’s back seat early Monday. Dallas County medical examiner ruled strangulation as the cause. A laundry stack lay inside. windows were closed and interior burned but confined. The victim left home Sunday night for a washateria, family reported her missing before midnight, body found about 6 am three quarters of a mile from the washateria. Sheriff Decker said no solid leads yet. Her husband Bert Vann Sr. has been in a Dallas hospital for months. Bruises observed. some clothing in front seat near laundry basket. Pathologist Dr Earl Rose said autopsy confirmed strangulation and further tests planned for other assaults.

Seagoville, Tex Seagoville Dallas Winnie Wang Bill Decker Earl Rose

Two Boys Held After Bombings At Columbus Teachers Homes

Two 12 year old boys held by juvenile authorities after a series of revenge bombings aimed at teachers and a high school principal. Bombs exploded during a 90 minute span early Saturday. police say the youths admitted to the vandalism and assaults linked to disciplinary actions over the past year.

Columbus Ohin Sin John K. Bowers Mes John S Bowers Jerry V. Flowers Day C. Flowers Bowers Royal Paper Stock Co Flowers Ohi Publinities Commission

Passo Leader Weighs Governor Run in Texas

San Antonio AP Albert Fuentes state chairman of Speaking Organizations says he has been approached by high ranking state Republicans about running for governor. He would consider the move if the GOP makes an official proposal and wants to discuss platform and issues before deciding. Fuentes, a San Antonio real estate agent, ran for lieutenant governor in 1964 and was defeated by Preston Smith. He criticizes Connally and Crowns of Texas trade restrictions, and backs a citywide system, while noting he would switch parties only if core principles align with a progressive GOP platform.

San Antonio Albert Fuentes Political Association of Fuentes GOP Republican Party Smith Preston Smith Johny Connally Texas Connaily

Jack J. Wilson Dies Of Attack And Sickness

Long-time El Paso resident Jack J. Wilson died after an attack and heart failure suffered in a downtown business. He was a member of Yellowhouse Hasoni Levice and the El Paso Consistors. Funeral arrangements are pending at Riv Funeral Home.

Jay Lats Hock

Melon Crops Wiped Out In Lower Rio Grande Valley Frost

In the Lower Rio Grande Valley, freezing temperatures last Thursday and Sunday damaged watermelon crops. Growers report 2,000 to 2,500 acres lost around San Manuel while some vegetables and citrus blooms remain marketable. Local growers describe the frost as the main killer of melons with limited harm to other crops.

Bob M. Gassaway Edinburg Tex APL Rio Grande Valley Jose William Schumann Hidalgo County Schimann Joe Chapa San Manuel Chapa Howard Kutzenhercer Harlingen Kutzensberger

Connally Sees Population Growth Tied to Prosperity in Texas

Gov. John Connally told the Texas Hereford Association that population growth and prosperity are advancing together and foresee stronger economic gains. He cited Texas’ all-time high business activity last year, retail sales reaching 111 billion, and new plant locations and expansions. He urged stable government and sound fiscal policy to sustain growth and noted optimism for meat packing and livestock industries.

Fort Worth APY John Connally Texas Texas Hereford Association Connally Tovas

Teacher Scolds Student as Lock Cutting Incident Unfolds

Reported event centers on a teacher who uses a sharp implement to remove a student's hair in class. Witnesses describe the moment the tool touched the head, sparking parental concern and a probe into school discipline practices and safety.

Rites Pending For Accident Victim Charles Reeves

Services for 43 year old Charles Elvin Reeves are pending at Ria Fumera Home. Reeves was killed Saturday in Brownw when a cattle roading chute fell on him. He worked for Dick Brantley Co. in Lifefeld. Survived by his wife, three sons, four daughters, a brother, four sisters, and his parents.

Charles Charlie Elvin Reeves Ria Fumera Reeves Brownw Dick Brantley Co Lifefeld

Services Set Today For William Vines

Rites for William Thomas Vines father of Mrs Burl Fulkerson will be at 2 pm today in Hope Arkansas Burial will be in Hope Cemetery under direction of Herndon Carneliux Funeral Home Vines died around noon Sunday in a Center Texas nursing home after a long illness Survived by four sons another daughter a sister and two brothers

Willam Thomas Vines Burl Fulkerson Hope Ark Hope Cemetery Herndon Carneliux Funeral Home Vines Tex

Tower Okays New Attacks Amid Vietnam Bombing Debate

Senator John Tower R Texas voiced support for renewed U S bombing of military targets in North Vietnam after a pause. He praised President Johnson for a correct decision and endorsed targeted strikes around Hanoi and Haiphong, noting China is unlikely to deploy ground troops.

Austin Johnson John Tower R-Tex Viet Nam Tower Tve Seseiine Secretary of Defense Joint Chiefs of Stat Sud Tower Hanoi Haiphong

Mrs Chaffin Dies At Age 73 In Post Texas

Mrs Tena Chaffin age 73 died at 12 20 am Monday in Methodist Hospital. She lived in Garza County since 1922 and moved to her farm near Post. Survivors include six sons and daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services set at 7 pm with casket closed at burial.

Tena Chaffin Post Methodist Hospital Garza County Lines Sane Dallun Tale Cheyenne

New Deal Rites Set For Albert Pierson

Albert Pierson died in Havin Hospital after a Saturday stay. Funeral services will be at the New Deal Baptist Church with burial at Abernathy Cemetery under Ray Fun Pierson Funeral Home direction. Survived by wife Tithe, sons Albert, Rufus, Charlee, Jorn, Johany, Rev Twee, and Linda. brothers Frank Castenerna and a sister Mrs Ricante Ene.

Auto Wreck Victim's Services Scheduled

A public notice lists funeral arrangements for the victim of a recent auto wreck. Burial is set for Englewood Cemetery, with Willams Funeral Home handling services. The deceased, a public relations man for Pinkie Liquor Stores, died in an accident about seven miles east of Ludhork on FM Riv. Survivors include his mother and several siblings and grandchildren.

Seaton Spervers Metin Benne Lobek Warnestas Fist Methodist Church Englewood Ton Willams Funeral Home Tredar Sundar Eadhisien Samuel Homer Rodrigues Ludhork FM Riv Pinkie Peggy Sehmucht Irving

Rites Pending For Mrs H Speer Marta Fo Have 8

Mrs Marta Speer dies at home here born Oct 27 1881 Marble Hill Missouri married Dan 10 1904 Clarkesville later moved to Lynn County Grassland community member of the Methodist Church. Survived by three daughters eight grandchildren 22 nieces and a nephew. Rites pending at White Funeral Home.

Tahok SN Speer Marta Fo Muna Marble Hill Willian Anedrew Harrie Dan Clarkesville Lynn County Grassland Methodist Mane Evans San Benito Ruby Henry Tahoka Hubert Edwards Din Hut White Funeral Home

Snow Storm Maroons State Roads Crew in Frostburg Motel

Six State Roads Commission workers and four pieces of snow removal machinery were stranded at a western Marsland motel due to the blizzard. Freezing temperatures hampered operations as crews awaited clearing conditions.

Frostburg State Roads Commission Marsland

Truth and faith tested by hard realities in verse

The speaker recalls a crushing moment when a firm belief collapsing revealed the bedrock nature of reality. A quoted line, The truth shall make you free, frames a reflection on doubt, remembrance, and humility as Thad’s beloved theory proves weak against life’s facts.

Thad Vere

Two Belgian Miners Killed In Water Schet Winterslag Riot

Police killed two coal miners and wounded six others in Water schet and Winterslag. Nineteen officers were hurt as thousands of helmeted police moved in to quell clashes. Premier Harmel and ministers met to hear police briefings amid a widespread strike that halted closures at the Zwarthers Colliers complex.

Hasselt Relzmmtapt Waterschet Winterslag Pierre Harmel Brussels Ghent Ian Waterseher Wallf Zwarthers Colliers Waterscher Elmsing Hute

Mrs Holcomb rites are set for Lubbock resident

Funeral services for Mrs Ons Hatcom, 71, of 2002 Maan St. Lubbock, will be at 2 pm today at Sanders Memorial Chapel. The Brushway Church of Christ minister Harane Cott mean will officiate. Burial follows at Lub bock Comerry under Sanders Funeral Home. She died Sunday at West Peas Hospital after residing in Lubbock. Survived by husband, a grandson David Holeamh of Main 200, a sister Mrs Ruth Handrey of Fort Worth. Pallbearers include CW Norwood, Wayne Townsend, Wa Patterson Olen Cramp, JR Pratt, and Leland Hicks.

Ons Hatcom Maan Jon Fime David Holeamh Main Ruth Handrey Fort Worth Norwood Wayne Townsend Patterson Olen Cramp JR Pratt Leland Hicks

Mrs Gossett’s Rites Pending At Mason Funeral Home

Mrs Gossett a former Thawkmorton resident and Garden Years Nursing Home guest since 19thed at 5 yom Mondas. Funeral rites are pending at Mason Funeral Home. Best survivors include three sons Frank Rowir Fred Post and Frank Chowehilla, two daughters Mrs Ida Stewart and Mrs Pearl Wallace, Mrs Frances Stone and Mrs Dorothy Cowdrey, a sister Fannie Clk of Santa Barbara Calif, many nieces and nephews, 6 grandchildren 78 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Post Dn Gosset Thawkmorton Wayne County Tenn Gossett Charity of Christ Mason Funeral Home Frank Rowir Fred Post Frank Ida Stewart Pearl Wallace Dorothy Cowdrey Fannie Clk Santa Barbara Calif

Worship Emphasized At LCC Lectureship Evening

Ray Chester a Searcy Arkansas minister called worship the only indispensable activity of the church during the Lubbock Christian College Lectureship at Broadway Church. He cited Old Testament figures Isaiah and David and urged keeping spiritual experiences alive through worship. A fellowship dinner, basketball game, and talks by Tubn Allen Chalk and other speakers followed in the evening program.

Ray Chester Searcy, Ark Lubbock Chesley Isaiah David Moser Bible LCC Broad Fellows Bill Brave Tait Ansuniner Koken Palace Bine Rearden Noll Aree Soung Cehzaus Jim Rey Abilene Odessa College Tubn Allen Chalk Convexille Brathay Elnief Auditermey

Rites Held for Newcomb Mott in Sheffield Mass

Funeral services were held Monday for Newcomb Mott who died aboard a sailing train in Russia ten days earlier. His coffin lay before the altar at Old Parish Congregational Church with flower clusters, later moved to Center Cemetery. Autopsy results in Boston remained sealed pending further tests as the family awaited a written repeat of the earlier examination. Mott’s parents, Mr and Mrs Howard S. Mott, were banished with Soviet accounts of his death.

Sheffield Mass Seraares Newcombh Mott Boston Michael A. Li Pongo Lannge Norway Mott Howard S. Mott

Mrs Lohman Rites Pending at Sanders Funeral Home

Funeral services are pending for Mrs Marie Lohman age 63 or 64 at Sanders Funeral Home. She died Monday at St Marys Hospital after years of illness. Survived by four sons Gene Welch Harvey Welch Larose Welch and Hue Welch and four daughters Mrs A B Mat trewe Mrs Richare West Mrs Mes SOP and Mrs Mary Cun nichany. Also listed are numerous grandchildren and siblings.

Sanders Funeral Marie Lohman St Marys Hospital Lahman Connalia Gene Ho Welch Ursuline Harvey Welch Larose le Orville Fimer Welch Austin Hue Welch Richmond Mattrewe Richare West Galena Park Fey Mary Cun Nichany Geller Wye Ruthers Seaty Willy Tex Willan Carona

Mrs Sageser Rites Are Today At First Methodist Church

Hale Center obituary announces funeral today at First Methodist Church for Mrs Sageser a longtime resident of Pang with service at the Caton Center Plains Commer and burial at Center Plains under Hole Center Funeral Home. She died Sunday after a weeklong illness at Pluniness Mars ing Home with Bush and Bree as survivors.

Hale Center Rsperss Faneral Serviere Fen Catan Center First Methodist Church Rey DR Cranes Naw Mian Tes Mull Cari McMastere Center Plains Commer Hole Center Funeral Home Eyere Masters Alfred Ebeling Win Pluniness Marsing Pang Bush Bree Tan Tuldien

Dr Marecom Rites Slated In Ladonia Texas

The death of Dr Gordan A Marcom aged 84 is reported with details of a Sunday funeral at 2 pm in Ladonia Texas. The deceased, a former Levelland resident and TeXas Tech graduate, is remembered by Martha and Linda Marcom among others.

Gordan A Marcom AM Pen Ladonia Texas Vaavent Neatarark Levelland TeQae Raven Mosher

Rites Planned for Mrs Corby in Floydada

Funeral services for Mrs Della Corby, Floydada resident, are set at First Baptist Church with Rev Floyd Bradley officiating. Burial follows at the cemetery. Survivors include a son, grandchildren, and several sisters and relatives.

Floydada Neral Serene Della Chett Tonsume Floyd Lonan Tote First Baptist Church Floyd Bradley Offievaning Banal More Chvtn Alent Walton Wilson Chil McClare Dave Walls Charlie Pay Bat Reeves Harry Reeves Nye Flas Darks Rehon

Rites for C F Loflan Held at Prayer Home

Funeral services for C F Loflan were conducted at the West I Hospital chapel with Rev AT Kesey and Rev Alvin Askin presiding. Burial followed in Priona Cone under the direction of Chat Funeral Home. he was a Bent County born farmer and resident of Prion since TA. His wife, children, and grandchildren survive him.

Pions iSpecce Fonera Tadaoan Brena Chines Robertean Cestor Kesey Oklahoma Lane Alvin Askin Srinnes Art Bent Prion Gud Chute Tuldien

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