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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1973

Page

2

Medical School Talk Highlights Texas Tech Impact

W B Harris Jr outlined the Texas Tech University Medical School Foundation plans at the Post Chamber banquet. The event named Rev George L Miller and Mrs Kirkpatrick as Man and Woman of the Year, with community action, Scouts, and music clubs noted for service.

Community Action Committee Chamber Post Music Club Kirkpatrick Post Musi Club Community Action Crours Bobbie Cowdrey Rt. 3 Post J.B. Potts Harts Uate Aca Texas Hares Amarilly Paso San Westesas

Obituary notices Addie Breed 69 Wortham resident

Services for Mrs Addie Breed 69 of Wortham are at 2 p m today at First Baptist Church of Cosse with burial at Ebanezer Cemetery She died in a Midland hospital after visiting a daughter Mrs James Sheppard in Mulland She was a native of Limestone County and survived by a daughter two brothers three sisters and two grandchildren

Catrespomen Midland Addie Breed Wortham First Baptist Church of W.D. Gunn Carl Gunn Richland Mildred Bosley Mag Beatrice Pringle Groesbeck LW. Finley Waco Tivo

Walton M. Cates laid to rest in Midland

Masonic graveside rites for Walton M. Cates 67 were held at Resthaven Memorial Park with Ellis Funeral Home handling arrangements. Cates died after a noon oil field accident near Spur when struck by a valve nipple. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Cogdell Memorial Hospital in Snyder. Cates, reared in Ballinger and Post, attended Rice University and moved to Midland in 1949. He helped organize the Norman Read Chapter of the Eastern Star and was active in the Methodist Church and West Texas Engineering Service. Survivors include his wife and eight children and many relatives. Funeral services for other local residents are listed with various obituaries and memorials throughout the notice.

Midland Walton M. Cates Resthaven Memorial Park Ellis Funeral Home Cates Spur Cogdell Memorial Hospital Sny- Ger Methodist Church Norman Read Eastern Star Ballinger Post Rice San Angelo West Texas Engineering Service Joes Pat Walton Cates Peustm Mere San Miciand Miotherss da Cates Dr San Airo Rodace Wo Cates Odessa Inez Ward Co 1 Coakses Prauileliathren

Obituaries for James Pack and Margaret Simmons in Carlisle and Lubbock

Services for James C. Pack of Carlisle are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Sanders Memorial Chapel with Rev. Scott Mitchell officiating. Pack, 24, a Vernal Utah native and Trinity Baptist Church member, was found dead at home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. survivors include a daughter, parents, siblings, and extended relatives. Also noted are services for Margaret Simmons, 49, of 3312 E 14th St, 2:30 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church. burial at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park. Simmons died of an apparent heart attack Wednesday at West Texas Hospital. survivors include two daughters, parents, four sisters, and three brothers.

James C. Pack Carlisle Sanders Memorial Chapel Scott Mitchell Northside Jennifer J. W. Pack Juanita Moore Odessa Jo Jann Conley Fort Worth Janet Denzer Cartisie Matthew Pack Jason Pack Cal Sle Leroy Harrison Margaret Simmons 14Th St. Jare New Hope Baptist Church A. IL. Dunn Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park Jamison and Son Funeral Home West Texas Hospital Opal Coleman Deborah Simmons Lubbock Davis Smith E. 4Th St Lula Virden Daisy Dixon Mamie Sander Abernathy Ivera Ingrem Earth Dave Smith Jr George Smith Tony Smith el Paso

Dears Crossing Slows Curious Motorists

An Associated Press report notes drivers slow at Dears Crossing as observers report unusual scenes and odd vehicle behavior near the site. The feature mentions local curiosity and sporadic traffic delays caused by the activity.

Deceased Ford Family Patriarch Laid To Rest In Midland

The service for prominent Ford family member in Midland honors longtime residents and local clergy. Attendees include Norene Ciros and others as heirs and friends gather at a church and cemetery funeral home for a solemn ceremony following Deleon’s passing.

Rockefeller Dies Of Cancer At Sixty In Arkansas

Former Arkansas governor Nelson Rockefeller dies after a battle with cancer at age sixty. He served as the state's first Republican governor and later backed reforms in government organization and securities. His death follows a long public career including a stint as a booster for the state.

Arkansas Rockefeller Ad Arkanses Downey Gramdson Ioan Tewketellen Ben Rocketeer Ith Eles Suice

Memorials for Cresvin Yo Herrera and Meva Low McDonald

Cresvin Yo Herrera of Spar died Wednesday night from natural causes after a heart attack at home. Burial at Spur Cemetery under Campbell Funeral direction with service set for Saturday at 10 a.m. In a separate notice, Meva Low McDonald 79 of 802 Detroit died Wednesday night at West Texas Hospital. Services at 4 p.m. at W W Rix Chapel Church of Christ officiating with burial in Lubbock Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, a son Vestal Duncan, two daughters Mildred Norman and Marnie Dyer, a sister and several grandchildren and great grandchildren serving as pallbearers.

ALT Cresvin Yo Herrera Opurel of Christ Spur Cemetery Campbell Funeral Herrera Spar Justice of the Peace John Rotan Jimmie Spur Wwe Dhuighters Versania Herrera Sandra Herrera Bean Ke Aspermont Edward San Jose Cali Manuel Odess Jesse Houston Abe Sweetwater Paul Hamiin Marcus Sue Medrang Meva Low McDonald W. W. Rix Chapel Borden Church of Christ Will Lubbock Mes. Mediabild West Ten Hostitsa Church of [Christ Dean Vestal Duncan Denver City Mix Mldred Nor Oman Hobbs, NM Maanine Dyer Girwii Wandafinn Rt. 4 Lathbark Jessie Daugherty XL First Baptist’ Church of Flomot Cemetery Campbell Daughtery

Death Notice for Dr O Loughlin and Dr O Lanehlin in Snyder

Died about Thursday in Method hospital services pending. Dr O Loughlin a native of Chicago attended Georgetown University and medical school. Dr Richard K O L anehlin Sr of Snyder served at the air force front. Funeral directors O Loughlin.

Richard K. O'Lanehlin Andi Sard St Tahyam Rix O'Loughlin

Obituary Briefs From Across the State

Obituary notices report multiple deaths with services and burial plans. Names include Mes.dens Heyuneral Home of Taruer, Be Was sem, Mrs. Sunde Mae Hollars, Jessie Daugherty, Anna 88, Amanda Mercer, Arthur Lee Thompson, and Patruck with services by Markey Mortuary. Burial locations include Resthaven Memorial Park Portales Cemetery and Benna Vista Arkansas.

Arthur Lee Thompson Greenville Russell Lee ‘Thompson Woodlawn Memorial Park Patruck Markey Swindie

Funeral service for Crosbyton resident Jesse Proctor

Crosbyton native Jesse Proctor died at Crosbyton Hospital after a brief illness. The funeral will be conducted by Bill Besant at Crosbyton Church of Christ with Roger Turner assisting. Burial follows at Crosbyton Cemetery under King Funeral Home. Proctor, a resident for 31 years, leaves five daughters and other relatives.

Crosbyton Proctor Crosby County Bill Besant Parkway Hare Christi Lubbock Roger Turner Croxbyton Church

Westbrook Rites Held for 58 Year Old Midland Resident

Funeral services for L. Westbrook 58 are set for 2 30 p m today at Macedon Baptist Church with Rev Doyle officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery under Jackson Funeral Home direction. Westbrook died Monday in Veterans Administration Hospital in Big Spring after a short illness. He lived 25 years in the area and worked many years for the Recreation Club. He is survived by three sons James Dayton Ohio Lorenze Jr Maypearl and William Amarillo. two daughters Bern and Franci Westbrook both of Maypearl. two sisters Nannie Bell Midland and Maddie Oakes Fort Worth. and several grandchildren.

Floyd Dunn Wallace Kirby Snyder Ev ‘Ergreen Gilbreath Funeral Home Hall Jim Malone and Brogan Hospital Big Spring Martin County Democratic Party Stockdale Land Loraine Beulah Mae Houston Stanton Lion's Club First United Methodist Church Jerry Austin Avalanche-Journal Preston Smith Aciv Sca Otter Bob Ju Jon) Cox Justice United Methodist Church Lubbock Hamilton St. Davis's Hospital Abernathy Closs Labservices Holstein Lubbe Elmwood Memorial Park First Baptist’ Church Bat Thorn Curcenponte Torenza Westbrook Macedon Baptist Church Doyle Harial Fairview Cemetery D 1 Jackson Funeral Home Westbrook Veterans Administration Hospital Rie Spring The Recreation Club James Dayton Ohio Lorenze Dr Maypearl William Amarillo Bern Westbrook Franci Westbrook Nannie Bell Midland Maddie Oakes Fort Worth

Death Notice for Gray E Parks at Snyder Texas

Gray E Parks 31 died on arrival at Condell Memorial Hospital. Burial at Suys ter Cemetery conducted by Bell Seale Funeral Home. Survivors include wife Wanda Seaton, sister Mrs Garland Newman, brother Garkind Robert Parks, and several grandchildren. Nine grandchildren and seven as grandchild.

A Snyder Surveos Gray Earle Parks Condell Memorial Hospital Judas East Sale Churety Sam Kitehine Suyster Bell Seale Funer Parks Pss Na Justice of the Peace

Eva Stark Aut Correspanaen Dies in Amherst Texas

Mrs Eva Stark 74 died at 11 20 p m Wednesday at South Plains Hospital Amherst Services are pending with Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home Tyler Burial 10 a m Saturday Rose Hill Cemetery Tyler Local arrangements by Payne Funeral Home Amherst She born Titus County moved to Sudan 1921 lived Tyler 20 years charter member Eastern Star Sudan Baptist Church 20 years resided Amherst Manor seven months husband died July 12 1972 Survivors include two sisters Mrs Pearl Stokes Willis Mrs Lula Bennethy Sudan brother Marcinal Greathouse Sudan and three grandchildren

Eastern Star Sudan Bapitist Church

Mrs Torgeson Rites Set In Midland Chapel

Mrs. Torgeson C C Torgeson 83 dies after long illness in a Midland nursing home. Services 10 am today at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Derry Tompkins of Trinity Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial at Resthaven Memorial Park. Survivors include a son C C Torgeson Midland a daughter Helen Hanley Seattle a sister Mrs Esther Savauge Escondido California three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Midland C.C. Torgeson Ellis Funeral J Eastern Star C. C.torgeson Helen Hanley Seattle Wash Esther Savaue Escodido Calif Ndchildren

Sam Wadkins Funeral Notice and Survivors

Sam Wadkins 7 of 4907 4th Street City will lie in state at Sanders Memorial Journal. Funeral at 1 pm in City of Labbock Cemetery. Wadkins died at 5 am Thursday in Highland Hospital. He was a retired plumber and owner of Labbock Radiator Service. Survivors include his wife Leita and a son J. R. of GROG Avenue, Wyne Waltane at.

Sam Fugene Wadkins St. Iwil Sanders Memorial Journal City of Labbock Highlind Hospital Labbock Lelit J. R Grog Ave Wyne Waltane

City Council hears debate on game room age limit

A public hearing drew teens parents and operators as 16 speakers urged action on a 17 age limit for game rooms. Police and council members questioned licensing proposals and the need to curb alleged drug activity while some favored a license fee and closer enforcement.

Vaughn Hendrie Avalanche-Journal George Sharp Morris Turner l Cox 34Th St Police Sharp

The Shepherd Pry 221 Tribute to George Washington

A fragmentary remark extols George Washington as a mighty defender of civil liberty and virtue. The text elevates his name beyond other lights and venerates his lasting influence, ending with a tribute to John C. Hyer.

George Washington

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Addie Rev. Hamilton Bell-Seale Funeral Home Otto Schaufele First Christian Church Sperry Okla Kirby Catoosa Okla Wilma Pinkie) Bishop Jimmy Daytona Leonard Kitten Leonard Lee Kitten City of Lubbock Imand Knox City Northwest Texas Quanah Abilene Lobstein City Heath T Austin Nm Verna St. John’s Aus Uus Robert W. Hamilton Dalton F. Hamilton Texas Tech Lubbock-Crosby-Garza Medical Society Lubbock-Crosby-Garza County Medical Assistants Texas Medical Association American Medical Association Texas Neuropsychiatric Association Southern Eeg Society American Psychiatric Association Christ the King Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Carol Tom Constantine John Artzer Denver Cole Drew Holderman Amarlo Theresa Lynn O’loughlin Richard K. O'Loughlin Jr Robert O'Loughlin Patrick O'Loughlin Rose O'Loughlin Richard O'Loughlin Dorothy Proctor San Antonio Arnold Reynolds Lytie Mrs. Simmons Associated Press Motorste J. Morgan Hall Stat Pon Spee Feiner Maeva Ww. F. Ford Serstees China Biy Buneral Mialinid Rand Deleon Ford Carta Ailton Eli Heotep Iy Tenpiess Phraeathee Turoce Siots Paris Bes Nelson A New York Lanne Teekefeller David Rockefeller Dea Mange Wivkisuctier Andrea Dayisoumuetellen Clois Meva McDonald C.Y. Herrera Mona Duncan Hesperia Dren Searutenuiaren Dr. O'Loughlin Louie J Saratipinien Qdessia Travis Pat Col Lawrence Tigh Ling Pioydada Rio Dent Pum Thatay Church An Lesdach Restnasen Memorial Park Sana County Meneria Moor Fay An Wheeler Starhiht Sunde Mae Hollars Dee Portales New Orlvans Anna Ted Restland Wome Memorial Chapel Dallas Amanda aJisne Mercer Brownfield Leday Church of God Benna Vista Jark Brownield Funeral Home Jesse Proctor L. Westbrook Gray E. Parks Wanda Seaton Lamesa Mrs Eva Stark Mrs. Torgeson Sam KE. Wadkins Alstom Broadwa Park W. II Plummer Mackenzie Park Lewis Terrell Rams Karen Scott Linda Hayes Coronads High School Bau Cox Iuvenile Division Hollingsworth Laurie Walker Steve Bryant Bryant KORGE Washington Juhien C. Hyer EAC Funeral Directors Broadway Avenue S
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