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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1967
Page
4
Pope Paul VI issued sweeping changes to indulgences ending the practice of measuring them in days and years. The rules limit indulgences to once per day and broaden who may grant them. Plenary indulgences now have fewer instances and dying persons may gain one via habitual prayer. Rosaries and crucifixes retain partial indulgences with any priest blessing objects now allowed.
Melvin Shook of Lubbock in good condition after a Saturday collision near Sanderson in which Howard Myers, 23, a former Reese AFB airman, was killed. Myers’ body was returned to Pineville Missouri for funeral services. Shook suffered a fractured skull and extensive cuts. both men rode in a pickup that struck a bridge, a steel guardrail reportedly piercing the cab.
Funeral services for Francis Marvin Nelson 31 former Slaton resident will be held at Westview Baptist Church with Rev. Don Crossland of Seattle officiating. Burial in Englewood Cemetery. Nelson died Saturday night in Midwest City Oklahoma where he had lived. Survivors include wife Margaret three sons Randy Shannon and Shane a daughter Susan his parents Andy and Mrs. Nelson two brothers Sammy Wayne and two sisters Mrs. Teeter and Mrs. Godfrey.
A motivational poem notes a solitary wanderer and contrasts lone effort with teamwork. It argues true success comes from aiding teammates, citing Psalm 107:4 and observing how greats rarely excel alone.
Former Texas representative John Mobley of Kilgore has been appointed an administrative assistant on Governor Connally's staff. Mobley, 36, served briefly in the 59th Legislature and faced redistricting after reapportionment. He is a Houston native and TAMU graduate who runs an oil field service business in Kilgore.
Services for Charles Kay age 53 longtime resident of the area will be held at 2 p m today at First Baptist Church Rochester Reverend Lowell Ponder of Buckner Benevolences staff will officiate Burial will follow in a Rochester cemetery Kay a farmer died near midnight Sunday at his Levelland home He was born in Rochester and moved to Lubbock 12 years ago He had been ill for months and underwent surgery in October Gifts in his memory may be sent to the American Cancer Society Survivors include his wife three daughters Mrs Billy Walker and Mrs Ezra Corley of San Antonio and Mrs Dwayne Key of 3506 21st St his mother Mrs L M Kay of Rochester and two sisters Mrs Lloyd Edwards of Abilene and Mrs R B Weimer of Fort Worth
George G Green 68 longtime Lubbock County Precinct 2 commissioner died at his Slaton home at 1 a.m. Burial is in Englewood Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday. He led county government since 1948 and was active in the West Texas Tuberculosis Association. Memorial contributions may go to the TB association or Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch.
Lubbock County Judge Rodrick L Shaw said he will appoint a commissioner for Precinct 2 to fill the term of George G Green of Slaton who died early Monday. The appointee would serve until the next general election with the winner serving the remaining two years. Survivors include his wife, three sons, four daughters, three brothers, five sisters, and 12 grandchildren. The Rev J T Bolding will officiate with assistants C E Fontman and John Cartrite. pallbearers named.
Final rites for Robert H King 78 retired rancher will be at 2 p.m. today at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev John Gordon officiating Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Oakhill Cemetery Whitewright Local arrangements by Bolger Funeral Home King died 1115 p m Sunday in Cogdell Memorial Hospital He was WWI veteran and an American Legion member and church elder Survivors include his wife and three sisters from Whitewright and Fort Worth
Funeral services for John Lesly 66 who died in Clovis Memorial Hospital Sunday night will be at 2 p.m. today in the Charles V Steed Funeral Chapel with Rev. Keith McCrary officiating Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Park Cemetery with Charles Steed Funeral Home handling arrangements Nephews will serve as pallbearers Lesly a retired farmer lived in Clovis since 1943 and formerly resided in Portales Survivors include wife two sons John C and Hollis of Clovis one daughter Mrs Carol Totten of Greeley Colorado one sister Mrs Beatrice Stewart of Henrietta Texas and 12 other relatives
Mrs Lucy Daniels 42 of 3627 60th St died Sunday in Highland Hospital after three weeks with the Lubbock Police Department records clerk for eight years. Funeral at St Luke's Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Pastor Lloyd V. Hamilton. Burial in City of Lubbock Sanders Funeral Home. Survived by husband Billy G Daniels a Tech security chief a son a daughter her parents a brother and two sisters.
Funeral services for Jarrod Dee Mando Williams infant son of Jerry and Mrs Williams are set for 2 50 p m in Lyons Chapel Baptist Church with Rev O D Hollins officiating. Burial follows at City of Lubbock Cemetery Sedberry Funeral Home in charge. He was born November 19 1966 and died on arrival at West Texas Hospital Friday. He is survived by his parents two brothers Mitchell and Steven a sister Alice Renie a grandfather Jabara Rafe of Lubbock and a grandmother Mrs Eddie D Williams of Colo six aunts and six uncles.
Bahrein shipowners push for a new pier to facilitate oil tankers calling at the Gulf port. They argue a dedicated facility would improve loading, handling times, and port efficiency, amid growing regional energy traffic.
Mrs. Sam Gossett 65 of Meadow dies after a sudden illness at West Texas Hospital Lubbock. Services at 10:30 a.m. today at First Methodist Church with burial in Meadow Cemetery, under Brownfield Funeral direction. Survived by son E. D. Gossett Slaton daughters Elsie Harkey and Dahlia Hight both of Lubbock, brothers Oran and Arlie Howard, sister Ruby Yandell and eight grandchildren.
In Plainview, one month old Mark Allen Smith, son of A1C and Mrs Rob ert S Smith, suffocated in his bed early Monday. A coroner ruled accidental suffocation. Graveside rites set for 10 a.m. at Plainview Memorial Park. Wood-Dunning Funeral Home directing. The infant is survived by a 19 month old brother.
Geoff Stephens, writer of Winchester Cathedral, said he would not donate to the real Cathedral fund. He stated his reason in three words: I am agnostic.
An unidentified woman seen entering Lupe R. Rangel’s home at 2803 1st Pl. allegedly left with a purse containing a coin collection. The purse held three $2 bills, Indian head dimes, liberty nickels, Indian pennies, and two Mexican coins. Other thefts include clothing from a laundry, cash from a nightstand, purses from cars, and a copper wire loss at Tarver Electric Co. A burglary charge was filed against P. H. Kelly for fleeing Gray's Drive-In cafe. Police investigated a shooting at 1011 E. 29th St. and multiple break-ins at local stores and a school.
Henry T Lopez 33 former Snyder resident died Sunday. Services at 10 0 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with Rev Herman Versales officiating. Burial in Snyder Cemetery under Bell Seale Funeral Home. Native of Rotan he was a Catholic and resident of Hereford. Survivors include parents Raymond Lopez and Mrs Avila Sanchez of Cuidad Acuna Mexico and two sisters Anita Valdez Snyder and Juanita Cuidad Acuna.
Princess Tunku Putri Noor Enhaye, eldest daughter of the late Sultan, declares royal prerogatives shield her from charges. Brunei Electric Company says she must pay and has cut power to her residence.
Services for O W Cathey son of Mrs Sally Cathey of Lubbock set for 12 30 p m Wednesday at Sparkman Funeral Chapel Dallas Burial will follow at Restland Memorial Park Sparkman Funeral Home handling arrangements Cathey died Monday morning from an apparent heart attack Survivors include his wife two sons Don and Jerry two daughters Jeanette Driscoll Mary Ann Cathey two brothers Cecil and Woodrow and a sister Ester Lee Blanton all of Lubbock and Dallas respectively
The East German vessel Berthold Brecht reported a fire off Greenland was controlled. An HC130 rescue crew at Goose Bay received word the 282 foot ship was not in danger and needed no further assistance from the Air Force.
Freeman W. Burford a Dallas oilman once mentioned as a potential Texas governor candidate died aboard a ship bound for Australia to Honolulu. He was 66. Funeral plans were pending. Born August 8 1900 in Farmer City Illinois he built a long oil career in Texas Louisiana and Arkansas and served in World War I earning the Legion of Merit and Croix de Guerre. He led Burford Oil and East Texas Refining and later presided over Sid Richardson Refining Co. Survivors include his widow a son William Buford a daughter Carolyn Zweiner and a sister.
Cecil Lloyd Howell 54, a Halliburton mechanic, died after his car collided with a Borden's milk truck at NW 11th Street and Ave D in Andrews. The crash left Howell ejected and fatally injured. the truck driver L C Greggo 40 was unhurt. Funeral services pending. survivors include wife, daughter Myrna Sue Brooks, three sons, two step sons, a sister, and five grandchildren.
Police pressed on Monday in the Gary Owens murder case with a growing reward near 4000 dollars for information leading to an arrest. Authorities reported a possible suspect though district attorney Griffin said evidence was insufficient to file charges at this time. Owens, 22, a Texas Tech student from San Angelo, died after a motel hijacking at the Holiday Inn South office.
Two Lubbock patrolmen halted a man holding a rifle on another man in Century House Apartments lobby. Airman Richard Buchanan, Reese AFB, held the rifle after catching the suspect peeping into a second floor unit. The suspect was released Monday pending charges. no charges had been filed.
Services for Mrs. F. W. North 93 of 2020 10th St. will be at Dill City Church of Christ Cordell officiated by L. L. Thornton. Burial will be in North Burns Cemetery near Dill City. Survivors include two daughters a son five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the Lubbock Children's Home.
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