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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1968

Page

5

Elusive Hatley Rites Pending After U S 82 Crash

Elvis Louis Hatley Jr. 27 dies from injuries after a Friday night crash on U S 82 near Pitchfork Ranch. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Crosbyton Hospital. Hatley, Olton native, had lived in Wichita Falls about five years. Survived by wife Pam, sister Mrs. James Koonsman of Lubbock, father E L Hatley of Sandrose California, mother Mrs Oleta Hatley of Lubbock, grandmother Mrs W A Hatley of Olton, and grandfather W E Findley of Amarillo.

Olton Elvis Louis Hatley Jr Parson’s Hatley Crosbyton Hospital U.S. 82 Pitchfork Ranch Wichita Falls Pam James Koonsman 43Rd St Lubbock

Mrs Stephens Rites Planned

Agnes M. Stephens 53 of 3001 43rd St died 3:30 a.m. Saturday after a short illness at West Texas Hospital. Services 10:30 a.m. Monday at W. W. Rix Chapel with Horace Coffman officiating. Burial Resthaven Memorial Park. Survivors: Charles her husband son Robert Louis Stephens stepson Charles D. Stephens Jr. daughter Mrs. Bruce Coffman brother August Brandl six grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.

Agnes M. Stephens 43Rd St Lubbock West Texas Hospital W. W. Rix Chapel Horace Coffman Broadway Church of Christ Worth L. Nicholl Christ the King Catholic Church Resthaven Memorial Park Charles Robert Louis Stephens Charles D. Stephens Jr Arlington Bruce Coffman 45Th St August Brandl Wharton Charles D. Stephen Jr Myron Vann Evan Sk. Roberts Charles Roberts Lee Coil Willie J. Turner

Funeral Tuesday For Mrs. Garcia

Mrs. Amada Garcia 64 of WOTEK died at 10 15 in hospital after a heart attack at home. Native of Brownsville she came to Lubbock in 1958 from Lamesa. Services Tuesday at St Patrick's Catholic Church with Rev George Buckley officiating Gardens Cemetery Henderson Funeral Directors. Survived by sister Mrs Alaria Riverina and brother Lauriano Rodriguez both of Brownsville.

Amada Garcia Wotek Tubbock Brownsville Garcia Lubbock Lamesa St. Patrick's Catholic Church George Buckley Gardens Cemetery Henderson Funeral Roberto Alaria Riverina Lauriano Rodriguez

Gunshot Victim in Fair Condition After Wound

Mrs. Eudelia Gonzales a 28 year old of S210 Wing St was reported in fair condition Saturday in the intensive care unit of West Texas Hospital. She underwent surgery after admission for a gunshot wound to the left chest. Officers said she was shot once with a 38 caliber pistol and investigators continued the case Saturday.

Eudelia Gonzales S210 Wing St West Texas Hospital

Services for Mrs Elizabeth Rigby Set for Monday

Mrs. Elizabeth Rigby 68 will have services at 2 pm Monday at the First Baptist Church in Lockney with Rev. James Allison officiating. Burial follows in Lockney Cemetery under Carter Funeral Home. She died Friday at Lockney General Hospital from an apparent heart attack. survivor list includes her husband, four daughters, three brothers and six grandchildren.

Lockney Ethel Elizabeth Rigby First Baptist Church James Allison Lockney Cemetery Carter Funeral Home

South Plains Stamp Club to Meet Monday Evening

The South Plains Stamp Club will hold its regular meeting at 7 30 p m Monday at the Municipal Garden and Arts Center located at 4215 University. Announcement comes from publicity chair Mrs Ann L Adams.

South Plains Stamp Club Municipal Garden and Arts Center University Ann L. Adams

Services Monday For Post Man Noble Wynn

Noble Wynn 80 of Rt 2 Post died Saturday in Methodist Hospital after a six week illness. Funeral services set for Monday at 2 p m at Broadway Church of Christ with Resthaven Funeral Home directing. Wynn a Lynn County farmer since 1914, native of Rising Star, World War I veteran and American Legion member. Survived by daughter Laverne, two brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. An auction of first day covers and new stamps announced by the club chairman. Army Officer Selection Team to interview July 29 31 at Texas Tech library to discuss officers program and administer tests. Archie Webster treated and released for a calf gunshot wound after Stardust Apartments incident. Clyde Hauk in good condition after two car collision near Lubbock. other driver uninjured.

Noble Wynn Rt. 2 Post Methodist Hospital Broadway Church of Christ Resthaven Memorial Park Resthaven Funeral Home Wynn Lynn County Rising Star American Legion Laverne Steve Dearth W. T Shadewater R. W Edmond Okla Pete Bartlett Odessa Carrie Long Dallas Don Clary Robert Lee Hagler Charlie Dabbles J. H. Huddleston Hf. D. Hallman B. B. Corbell U.S. Army Texas Tech Army Archie Webster West Texas Hospital Stardust Apartments 50Th St Webster Clyde Hauk Littlefield Lubbock U. S. 87

Earnest Treat Services Set in Snyder

Earnest Treat 63 a Scurry County resident since 1927 died at 1 50 p m Saturday in Cogdell Memorial Hospital after a heart attack Services will be at 2 p m Monday Bell Seale Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Louise Sutton officiating burial in Snyder cemetery He is survived by Faye two sons Henry Snyder and Raymond Lubbock two sisters Mrs Flay Nichols and Mrs Town Richardson both of Phoenix Ariz three brothers Glen Riverside Calif Clifton Phoenix and Odis Granview J Wash and 11 grandchildren

Henry Snyder Raymond Lubbock Flay Nichols Town) Richardson Phoenix Ariz Glen Riverside Calif Clifton Odis Granview J Wash

Liberal Democrats form Rebuilding Committee against Smith

A Texas liberal Democrat group announces The Rebuilding Committee to defeat Lt. Gov. Preston Smith for governor. The card says it will endorse no Republican candidate yet supports a two party system and cites Kennedy quotes. Co chairs include Archer Fullingham and B T Lewis with Pat Conway as publicity director.

Austin Preston Smith Paul Eggers Smith Eggers Texas Archer Fullingim Kountze News Tom Bones B.T. Lewis Greenville Bob Sanchez McAllen Jim S&s. Phelps Houston Pat Conway Don Yarborough John F. Kennedy Fullingham Yarborough

Trucker Dies From Gas Near Sulfur Mine

Orla district authorities report Gary Clifton Porter 23 of Carlsbad New Mexico died Saturday likely from sulfuric gas fumes while refueling a water truck near a sulfur mine eighteen miles west of Orla He was found about 530 AM by mine personnel and was employed as a truck driver for an exploration company.

ORLA UPI Gary Clifton Porter Carlsbad N.M Porter

Mrs Ballard Dies After Long Illness In Brownfield

Mrs Frank Ballard 63 longtime Brownfield resident died after a lengthy illness at her home. Native of Oklahoma she lived in Brownfield since 1944. Services set for 2 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev Albert McDowell officiating. Burial in Brownfield Cemetery under Brownfield Funeral Home directions. Frank a sister Mrs Arthur Samman of Tulsa a stepdaughter Mrs Westline of Farmington New Mexico and two grandsons listed as survivors.

Brownfield Frank Ballard Ballard Oklahoma First Presbyterian Church Albert McDowell Brownfield Cemetery Mrs. Westline Farmington, N.M

Services Incomplete For City Man s Father

John Bronwell, 76, of Palmetto, Fla., father of Dr. A. W. Bronwell of 3609 46th St., died Friday in a Palmetto hospital after a three month illness. He and his wife visited Lubbock in recent years. Funeral arrangements tentatively set for Monday in Geneva, Ill. Bronwell is survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs. Rollin Rathjohn of Sherman Oaks, Calif., and two granddaughters.

John Bronwell Palmetto, Fla A. W. ‘Bronwell 46Th St Palmetto Hospital Lubbock Geneva Ill Bronwell Rollin Rathjohn Sherman Oaks Calif

City Woman's Mother Dies in Stephenville Services Today

Mrs. C. B. Allison 88 died at her home in Stephenville Friday morning. She was mother of H. M. Allison of Lubbock. Funeral at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with burial at West End Cemetery under Truitt Reed. Survivors: husband, three sons H. M. and Lewis of Amarillo and Claude of Kingsville, three daughters Ruby Stephens, Lucille Huckabee, Matt Strobel, and nine grandchildren.

Stephenville C. B. Allison H. M. Allison 39Th St Lubbock First Baptist Church West End Truitt Reed Funeral Home H. M Lewis Amarillo Claude Kingsville Ruby Stephens Lucille Huckabee Austin Matt Strobel Albuquerque N. M

Brazilian Miss Universe Martha Vasconcellos Crowned

Miss Brazil Martha Vasconcellos, a 20 year old first grade teacher from Salvador Bahia, won Miss Universe in Miami Beach. The top five included Miss Curacao Miss Finland Miss Venezuela and Miss USA Dorothy Anstett. The five plan to travel to Brazil together as a first order of business.

Miami Beach Fla Martha Vasconcellos Salvador Bahia Izillans Brazil U.S.A Martha South America

Miss Universe Crown Sparks Tears and Water Incident

Martha, the new Miss Universe, faced a crowd of reporters and photographers as she was named finalist and crowned. Police kept photographers away while ice water was served, one officer accidentally doused her. The winner plans marriage soon to Reynaldo Lou-Reiro but cannot during her yearlong reign worth 20000 dollars and a 7500 dollar chinchilla cape. A live radio link to Brazil followed the crowning with Brazilian students singing.

Ernoon Martha Reynaldo Lou-Reiro Brazil Bra

Mrs. Reynolds' Funeral Today in Crosbyton

Funeral services for 95 year old Necie Catherin Reynolds will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Wayland Boyd of Amarillo officiating. Graveside rites follow at 2 p.m. Monday in Cemetery Hill Carrollton. Mrs Reynolds died Saturday in a local nursing home. She was a native of Lewisville and had lived here 17 years. Survived by daughter Mrs Jack Martin Crosbyton son C S Houston sister Mrs Dell Allen Vernon and three grandchildren.

Crosbyton Necie Catherin Reynolds King Funeral Home Wayland Boyd Amarillo Cemetery Hill Carrollton Reynolds Lewisville Jack Martin C. S Houston Dell Allen Vernon

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Masons Lubbock Masonic Lodge Billy Ford John L. Cross Merrill R. Riggen F. C. Odorizzi Tom W. Burk E.L. Hatley Mrs. Garcia M. L. Cooper Earnest Treat Liberal Dem Mrs. Ballard Air Force Frank Ryan Stud South Vietnam Khe Sanh Ryan Lauan BAYOU Walnut Reg 13Th Street Martha Vasconellos Miss Curacao Anne Marie Braafheid Willemstad
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