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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1966
Page
11
A brief notice expresses gratitude for the overwhelming response received. It thanks supporters, partner groups, and volunteers for their involvement and encouragement. The message emphasizes appreciation and future collaboration.
Father James A Gusweller, a portly gray haired Episcopal priest, hunts a deliberate fire at Church of St Matthew and St Timothy on West 84th Street. He leads parishioners and Franciscans in inquiries, despite police saying no arson evidence. The rector says he believes arson and pushes on amid brick walls and stray tips.
Lawrence Gregory Nicolai 74 a pioneering newspaper automotive editor and Hearst executive died after a lengthy illness in Harlingen. He moved to the Lower Rio Grande Valley in the 1940s and was national advertising manager for Freedom Newspapers at Harlingen Brownsville and McAllen. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Friday at San Albano Episcopal Church followed by burial at McAllen. He is survived by his wife.
Dawson County residents and agricultural workers will tour area research today. The 2:00 p.m. start from the County Agent's office includes sorghum cotton soybeans pinto beans and black-eyed peas as well as nematode and mesquite control guar and water conservation projects. The county hosts 18 research plots and 25 demonstration plots this year.
The Wellington team from Wellington Kansas was named first place winner in ritualistic competition at the 102nd grand lodge convention of Elks in Dallas. The Wellington lodge scored 96.500 points and received 1000 dollars and the bronze Benjamin Trophy. Anderson New Jersey took second with 96.175 points and 500 dollars, Milwaukie Oregon third with 94.829 points and 250 dollars, Dover New Jersey fourth with 94.318 points and 150 dollars. the last three also received trophies.
Ralph Steele, 45, of Levelland, remained critical at Methodist Hospital after a truck overturn near Tokio. He was the sole injury in the crash seven miles north of Tokio. A 4-H invitation play day is set for Saturday at the Levelland Rodeo Arena with a 10 am entry deadline for qualified 4-H members. Services for Willie Lula Smith, 77, will be held at Seth Ward Baptist Church in Plainview at 10 am today. Burial follows at Plainview Memorial Park under Wood-Dunning Funeral Home.
Mrs. Virginia Gibson 90, former ODonnell resident now living in Ruidoso New Mexico, died after a short illness. Services set for 10 a.m. at First Methodist Church ODonnell with Rev. Robert W. Brown officiating. Burial in ODonnell Cemetery under Branon-Philips Funeral Home direction. Survivors include four daughters three sons and 13 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Fire Lt. C L Scott completed 165 hours of first aid training at the American National Red Cross school in Athens. He represented the Lubbock Fire Department and the Lubbock County Red Cross chapter as both instructor and student.
In a 24 hour period during a New York heat wave, five people fell or jumped from city buildings. Dead include Felisa Mendez 25 eight months pregnant and another woman aged 41 Ellen Skarstrom. Critical cases include Arthur Downey 29 Marie Roman 19 and an unidentified man from Seamen's House.
Omaha Mayor A V Sorensen vows swift action to address concerns of African American residents and integrate social progress with city governance. The report notes Leland Payne elected chairman of the Methodist Hospital board and lists other board officers.
Services are pending at Sanders Funeral Home for Mrs Memery Blevins a former Lubbock resident who died Wednesday in a Ropesville Calif hospital Born in Collin County she moved to Lubbock in 1919 remained until 1945 then moved to California Survivors include her husband Rufus a son Marvin Smith of Post four sisters and five brothers with connections in Post Levelland Hood River Oregon Midland and California
The excerpt links Psalm 46 and 4c to naval discipline aboard British ships. It notes a whistle called The Stil that alerts crews to prepare for danger and seek calm, echoing Be still and know that I Am God. Julien C Hyer explains trusting in Him during crises.
Mrs Charles S Nowlin age 80 died Wednesday in a Plainview hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a m today at Finney Baptist Church with Rev Vance Zinn officiating. Burial follows in Plainview Memorial Park under Lemons Funeral Home. Survived by three daughters two sons two brothers three sisters and 13 grandchildren.
Services for V. H. Whitworth 66 of 2415 27th St. are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Trinity Baptist Church with Dr. Melvin Ratheal and Rev. John Johns officiating. Burial will follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park. Whitworth, a retired Lubbock businessman, lived in Lubbock 45 years and operated Whitworth Cleaners from 1925 to 1962. He was a veteran of both world wars. Survivors include his wife, three sons, two daughters, two sisters, one grandchild and a great grandchild.
Funeral services for A. C. Cooke age 66 will be held at 2 50 pm today at the First Methodist Church with Rev Curtis Lee officiating Burial will follow in Terrace Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites Arrangements are by Mason Funeral Home Survivors include his wife two step children a sister a nephew two nieces and four grandchildren
Edward Gaffney Creed 21 hospitalman third class USN died June 25 in Viet Nam near Hue Phu Bai when his helicopter caught fire after being disabled by ground fire. Services set for 1 L a.m. at St. Paul s Episcopal Church. Burial at Lubbock City Cemetery. Memorial fund set at Texas Tech.
Noah T. McDougal 87 a Dawson County resident died Tuesday in a Baird hospital. Retired farmer native of Fannin County. Service at 1 p m today Branon Philips Funeral Home chapel burial at Lamesa Memorial Park. Survivors include six sons a daughter a sister 18 grandchildren nine great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.
Johnnie Hurst 66 a Seminole resident for 27 years died Tuesday at Brownfield General Hospital. He was born in Coryell County and survived by a daughter Lea Ellen Stewart of Seminole three sons J C of Galveston A L of Pleasanton and Bobbie in the U S Army one sister Mrs Oran Simmons of Midland eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Services are 3 p m today at First Baptist Church Seminole Elder Marvin Hammat Wolfforth will conduct burial in Seminole Cemetery under Seminole Memorial Chapel direction Pallbearers are John C Stone Gene Allen A L Bowers Ellis Sweat Bart Riddle and Marvin Henry.
The 14th annual Texas Tech Swine Day drew more than 150 expected attendees for a day-long symposium in the Coronado Room of the Tech Union. Speakers include Carroll Plager of Hormel Packing Co. on hog merchandising and several panels on swine management, futures hedging, and production with leaders from Tech, TSBA, and industry.
Mishap victim Kleber W. Wells 64 Anton area farmer will receive services at 10 a m in the Church of Anton with Rev J R Wood of Lubbock officiating Assisting will be Rev Elly Phillips of Anton Church burial in Anton Cemetery under direction of Hammons Funeral Home Littlefield Wells was killed in a pickup truck train crash Tuesday Surviving include wife a daughter two sons a brother a sister and seven grandchildren Pallbearers listed Memorial contributions to Lubbock Heart Association welcomed by the Wells family
Mrs. Fred Bussell longtime West Texas Chamber of Commerce employee died Tuesday night of a heart attack at 63. Known as Miss Clara, she joined the chamber in 1920, moved to Abilene in 1937, and will be laid to rest Friday at 10 0 a.m. in Abilene. Born Clara Lively in Ballinger on September 7, 1902, she was a Stamford High School graduate and survived by her husband.
Services for G A Wilson 85 a Tyler resident and father of two Lubbock residents will be held at a Tyler Baptist church at 4 p m Burial will be in Tyler under Loyd James Funeral Home direction Wilson died early Wednesday in a Tyler hospital He came to Tyler in 1957 from Lorenso a native of Arkansas He was a retired farmer Survived by two sons Harley and Harvey a daughter Mrs Leonard Rathjen Wheeler Mrs Douglas Lynch Tyler 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren Dublin is raising bus fares.
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