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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1965
Page
4
In Montreal a pharmacologist described experiments with spiders to study drug effects on nervous system function. Spiders given tranquilizers spun irregular spiral webs, suggesting potential for testing sedatives and muscle relaxants.
Mrs Juanita Chester 47 of Dimmitt dies in Lubbock Methodist Hospital after a brief illness. Services at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Crescent Park Church of Christ with minister Bob Wear officiating. Burial in Littlefield Memorial Park. Surviving are husband D N Chester of Dimmitt, daughter vide Mrs Melvin Kelm Plainview, brother J W Wells Hart Camp, sister E E Wells Littlefield, two nephews and two grandchildren. Pallbearers named Aubrey Paul Green Jerry Wayne Wells David Metell Dick McDaniel and Pet Chester.
Report states suspects in a $410,000 jewel theft may return gems. Involving Jack Murphy and Roger Kuhn, the group allegedly targeted Eva Gabor and a New York burglary. Kuhn cooperated with authorities for a reduced sentence while Murph the Surf drew headlines as the brains of the team.
In Lockney services at 2 p.m. today for Mia Jennie Lola Dollar 94 longtime Lockney area resident burial in Lockney Cemetery under Carter Funeral Home. Surviving are four daughters seven sons and numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Also reported, Mrs Julia Lavina Jane Stotts 88 longtime Lamesa area resident died Wednesday at Medical Arts Hospital. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Friday at Branon Philips Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Lamesa Memorial Park Branon Philips directing. Survivors include five daughters and five sons with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Rep George Mahon of Lubbock introduced a constitutional amendment to allow state legislative apportionment by factors beyond population. He warned the Supreme Court ruling could shift power to metropolitan areas, urging action amid a liberal House makeup and procedural changes weakening the conservative rules grip.
Funeral services are set for Friday at First Baptist Church in Roaring Springs for Mrs. Eula Viola Roller 71 a longtime resident who died Tuesday in Tucson Arizona Burial will follow in Roaring Springs Cemetery under Sei Funeral Home Matador Survivors include three sons six daughters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren
A visitor strolls London’s one square mile to trace 900 year old street names in the City. The names like Cheapside Threadneedle Street and Bread Street survive as relics of William the Conqueror’s era despite today’s finance heavy atmosphere and high rents.
Emmett E. Hinson 67 Floydada resident since 1927 died after a fall at home. Services at 3 p.m. at First Methodist Church Floydada with Rev. Charles Lutrick. burial in Floydada Cemetery. Survived by wife two sons Emmett E Jr and Herschell of Dallas a daughter Mrs R S Harper Twin Falls Idaho a brother aN Thinson Levelland two sisters Mrs S S Alborn Lubbeck and Mrs Emma Marshall Wichita Falls and six grandchildren.
Mrs. Louise Haren 86 of 6108 Ave S died at 8:45 p m Wednesday in Methodist Hospital after an 11 day stay. She lived in Lubbock before moving to Las Vegas and recently relocated here. San s Funeral Home reports services are pending. She is survived by two sons Leonard of 6108 Ave S and Randolph of Las Vegas Nevada and three
Levelland services for B D Downing 68 longtime resident are pending at George Price Funeral Home. Downing died after a long illness at his home. He was a World War I veteran and retired r starmer. Surviving are his wife three sons Emnie Legrand Prentice two daughters Laverne Dunaway and Joanell Simpson seven siblings.
Graveside services for John Henderson 63 of Tatum will be at 10 20 a m today at Lovington Cemetery with Rev Austin Nates officiating Funeral arrangements are under direction of Smith Yarbro Funeral Home Henderson died Monday in Lovington Lea General Hospital after a lengthy illness He was born in Pennsylvania and had lived in Tatum 17 years working as a carpenter in Lovington and Tatum Surviving are his wife three sons Johnny Henderson Truman Henderson Rok land Hudson two daughters Sue Henderson Rose Marie Henderson and four grandchildren
Funeral services for Dan Haley of Earth area since 1917 will be held at 2:00 p.m. today at Earth Church of Christ with M. R. Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Littlefield Memorial Park Cemetery under Parsons Funeral Home. Survivors include wife un named, Hershel Haley of Earth, daughter Mrs. Virginia Alexander of Dallas, five sisters and six grandchildren. Pallbearers listed as Truman Stine Thurman Lewis Perry Martin J B Thomas Kasinger Bob Bell.
Funeral services are planned for Mrs. Paul Harris, 39, Snyder resident of 13 years, at Dunn Tist Church with Rev. Alex Campbell and Rev. ALB Teague officiating. Burial follows at Hillside Memorial Gardens under Bell Seale Funeral Home. Mrs. Harris died Tuesday night at Cogdell Memorial Hospital. survivors include husband, five sisters, two brothers, and other relatives.
George Henry Moxley 56 longtime Andrews resident died at 3 a m Wednesday at his home of an apparent heart attack. Services will be 2 20 p m Friday at Means Memorial Methodist Church Andrews with Rev Graves of Midland officiating. Burial will be in Andrews Cemetery Sin gleton Funeral Home in charge. He was a truck driver for 14 years born Lone Oak Tex came to Andrews 28 years ago. Justice of the Peace Jay Williams returned verdict of death natural causes. Survivors include wife Edna Marian his mother Mrs F Moxley two sisters Mrs J C Downing and Mrs Toft Louis three brothers Boyd Rayburn and Benton Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named.
Services for 71 year old S C Simon will be held at 10 30 am today at First Christian Church in Lubbock with Dr Dudley Strain and several area pastors officiating Burial will be under direction of Rix Funeral Home Simon died Tuesday at his residence He had lived in Lubbock 49 years after moving from Stamford He was a Mason Shriner member of Khiva Temple El Paso Scottish Rite and a life member of Lubbock Shrine Patrol He was active in the First Christian Church and the Texas Association of Public Accountants He and Valle Shirley were married at Anson He survived by his widow nine sisters and several nieces and nephews Pallbearers are Delwin Jones Lon Teal Kenneth Durbin Charles C Watson P T Findley and John Friffis
The message urges steadfast action and faith citing Joshua 1:23 and the call to possess the land. It warns against packing up quitting slipping out back doors timidity or lack of faith and encourages charging forward to make a stand and win by driving through.
Kenneth D. Bryan of Lovington age 50 died at 8 20 am Wednesday at Caylor Nickle Clinic Bluffton Indiana after a period as patient since November 17 A native of Indiana he and his wife moved to Lovington from Kermit in June 1960 He worked for Gulf Oil Co more than 20 years He was a member of Lovington First Methodist Church and served on its board In Kermit he was active in the Boy Scout program Services pending in Portland Ind officiating will be Rev J Harold Cates Lovington First Methodist Church
Tulia report say 10 year old Janey Gonzalez died at Northwest Texas Hospital Amarillo from injuries from a two car crash west of Tulia on US Highway 86. Her parents are Pedro and Maria Gonzalez. Sister Marselina Gonzalez 21 remained hospitalized in Amarillo in serious condition. Frank Abisher 15 was listed in fair condition at Swisher County Hospital Tulia. Services were pending at Wallace Funeral Home Tulia.
LEVELLAND Special services for Rev. M. T. Holley 74 of 1502 Bird St Lubbock are pending at George Price Funeral Home He died Wednesday after arriving at University Hospital from illness He lived in Levelland 1935 to 1950 and in Lubbock two months Survivors include his widow Annie three sons J T Holley Cecil D Holley and R D Holley six daughters and a brother Ed Holley
George E. Thommarson, 80, of Lamb County since 1925 died at home. Funeral 9:30 a.m. Friday at Springlake Baptist Church with Rev. J D Hudson and Rev. Jeff Smith. burial in Olton Cemetery under Parsons Funeral Home. Survived by wife, four daughters, three sons, siblings, 22 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. pallbearers listed.
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