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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1966
Page
5
Cape Kennedy reports Gemini 10 mission readiness with John Young and Michael Collins set for a 4 21 p m CST liftoff. They will rendezvous with an Agena target, perform two spacewalks, and attempt record altitude through dual Agena maneuvers.
Services are pending with Smith Funeral Home of Level land for Mrs. Ophelia Louise Whiteaker 39 of Carlisle who died Saturday in Reese Air Force Base Hospital She was the wife of Atha Whiteaker of Carlisle Her survivors include a son Billy Ralph Hollingsworth her parents Mr and Mrs C L Spurgeon of Levelland six brothers Johnny J D Reuben Vernon Pete and Billy Jack and eight sisters Mrs James Sharp Mrs Raymond Garrett Mrs B Williams Mrs G C Lindsey Mrs Jerry Chatwell Mrs Jimmy Jarrett Mrs Harold Easterwood and Mrs Jack Spencer all of various Texas cities and states
Leslie Grady Moon 62 died Friday at Plainview Nursing Home. Services at 10 a.m. Monday in Dunning Colonial Chapel with Rev. Roy Johnson officiating. Moon owner of Moon Garage since 1933, survived by wife Estelle six children two brothers twelve grandchildren and many sisters. Burial at Plainview Memorial Park under Wood-Dunning Funeral Home direction.
Services for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Bruner 91 of Melrose MM will be held at 2:20 p.m. in First Baptist Church Melrose with Rev. Jack Moore officiating. Burial follows at Melrose Cemetery under Steed Funeral Home direction. She died Thursday at Melrose Nursing Home after living in the area since 1915. Surviving: four daughters Irene Freeman Lillian Perkins Nell Williams Alice Fraizer. two sons Earl and Chester. 17 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren.
The estate of Frank Reaugh价值 over 285000 dollars donates 681 paintings to the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum in Canyon. 464 works are held by the museum with 217 ordered to surrender by a Dallas court ruling.
K W Ferguson 54 of 4008 44th St died Saturday in John Seely Hospital Galveston after illness. Services 4 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church with Rev J B Fowler and others officiating. Burial City of Lubbock Cemetery. Survived by wife Faye Sybil two daughters Jill and Mrs Jeff Bard en a brother Jack and two sisters Mrs Crockett Touchstone and Mrs Marl Cunningham all of Abilene.
In Woods Hole Massachusetts the Flying Cloud hydrofoil ferry opened its 50 mile an hour service to Martha's Vineyard with a seven minute trip out but a nearly two hour return that required towing. Captain Bullard cited engine trouble described as electrical relay failure leaving the craft adrift before tow. The Steamship Authority expects it back in operation soon with no further comment.
Supt Winn Talley outlines five new hires for the coming year at New Home Public Schools. David Verner takes head coaching and social studies, Linda Verner will teach fifth grade, Jean Brashear steps in as girls basketball coach and biology and physical education teacher, Don Macon becomes high school principal and assistant football coach, and George Plieler serves as junior high football coach and elementary principal. Additional staff needs include a math and a science teacher, a full-time nurse, and a combined librarian English teacher. The district grew to 488.25 students after last spring’s audit, enabling two more teachers and expanded athletics. An $1,400 re-seeded football field scoreboard was donated by Petty Gin with Budda Norman as manager.
Texas Tech officials gave a noncommittal response to a court order affecting 217 paintings from the Reaugh estate now at the Southwest Collection. The board holds authority to release works, and no action has been announced. Dr. Sylvan Dunn says the paintings remain on display, with terms of acceptance reportedly met.
J B Matthews 72 longtime chief investigator for the House Committee on Un American Activities died Saturday of Parkinsons disease at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. He led the panel 1938 to 1945 and helped expose Communist activity. He resigned as executive director of McCarthys Senate Internal Security subcommittee after 1953 furor over clerical infiltration charges. Surviving are his wife Ruth I Matthews two sons Roy and Martin two daughters Mrs John Burd and Mrs Wayne Cressman seven grandchildren one great grandchild a brother John and sister Mrs Walter Sikes. A funeral service is set for 7 pm Tuesday at Campbell Funeral Home, body to be cremated.
Services for Charles Gaylon Bacon a 55 year old Andrews resident will be held at 2 p m today in Singleton Funeral Home Chapel Burial will follow in Andrews Cemetery Bacon a retired oil driller died at 5 45 a m Friday at Seminole Memorial Hospital Survivors include his wife two sons two sisters two brothers and four grandchildren.
Finland’s capital reports total exports rising to 1.43 billion dollars per year led by key sectors including technology and manufacturing. Government data show steady growth as trade balances improve and international demand strengthens proceedings.
Houston native and Mangone Shipbuilding vice president and personnel director Douglas Frank Bachelor died Saturday. A U S Navy World War II veteran, he helped found Mangone Shipbuilding Co. in 1964, which builds oil and geophysical equipment and ships. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday.
Mrs. M. D. Branum 48 of 3611 39th St died at home after extended illness. Services 3 p.m. Monday at Westminister Presbyterian Church with Rev. Grantland Groves officiating. Burial Resthaven Memorial Park under Rix Funeral Directors. Survived by husband M. D. Branum and sister Mrs. C. W. Hetts of Denver. Pallbearers named.
Robert G. Eubank 62, Clovis businessman, died Saturday at his home. Services 10 a.m. Monday at 21st Street Church of Christ with Mardell Lynch officiating. Burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by Elizabeth a son Bobby J. of Tripoli Libya a brother Delbert a sister Mrs Etnan Carter and two grandchildren. Burial under Steed Funeral Home.
Orville Buck Stephens 62, retired farmer from McAdoo, died Friday in a Kerrville hospital after a long illness. Services at 3 p.m. today at McAdoo Baptist Church with Rev. Archie Hawkins. Burial in McAdoo Cemetery under Campbell Funeral Home of Spur. Survivors include six cousins listed in the obituary. Pallbearers named.
Mrs. J M Bennett 80 died Friday at Nichols Manor Convalescent Home. Services set for 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pansy Baptist Church with burial in Crosbyton Cemetery under King Funeral Home. She moved to Crosbyton in 1966 after residing in Crosby County since 1929. Survived by three daughters three sons two sisters one brother 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
R J Miears 48 extension agronomist at Texas A M since 1962 died Friday night in a Houston hospital. Services set for 3 p m Sunday in Bryan with burial in Bryan City Cemetery. Native of Germany and Navy veteran, he was with LSU prior to joining A M. Survived by widow and three children.
Services for 67 year old Mrs Ida Morriss who died Friday at Crosbyton Hospital are set for 3 p m today at the First Methodist Church. Burial will follow at East Mound Cemetery under Seigler Funeral Home direction. A Whiteflat resident for 52 years she is survived by two sons two daughters 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Dr. Roy G. Loveless, 69, a longtime Lubbock and Slaton physician, died Saturday morning at St. Marys Hospital after years of ill health. He practiced for over 30 years, moved to Lubbock in 1945, and specialized in eye, ear, nose and throat care. He served Plains Clinic, St Mary of the Plains Hospital, led the Lubbock County Medical Society, and chaired Rotary clubs. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Monday at St Johns Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Williams officiating. interment to follow.
Clyde Henderson 79 of Idalou dies Friday in Methodist Hospital. Funeral services Monday at First Baptist Church Idalou with Elder C Y Denton officiating. burial at Idalou under Rix Funeral Directors. Survived by wife, a son, two daughters, one sister, seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.
George W. Coleman of 2018 46th Street died at 6 15 p m Saturday in Rays Hospitality Home A native of Pocahontas Tennessee he had lived in Lubbock five years formerly a Bethany Oklahoma resident He was a retired government employee and World War I veteran Survivors include his wife Cora one son Woodie principal of Martin Elementary School five grandchildren two brothers and two sisters Services pending at Franklin Bartley Funeral Home
Survivors include his wife two daughters Mrs Martha Cook of Fort Worth and Mrs Ben Terry of Corpus Christi a brother George W Loveless 4510 19th St and a sister Mrs Alma Brewer of Dallas Pallbearers named from Lubbock Otis Neill Leonard Harral Slaton and others Honorary pallbearers are Lubbock County Medical Society and Downtown Rotary Club Memorials to St Mary’s Hospital Building Fund requested.
Funeral services for Mrs Theo C French 90 who died Friday afternoon at Andrews Hospital are set for 4 p.m. today at St Mathias Episcopal Church with Rev Charles Allen of St Johns Odessa officiating. Burial will follow at Andrews Cemetery under Singleton Funeral Home direction. She resided in Andrews eight years and is survived by two daughters one son eight grandchildren and two Pallbearers Floyd Carter Fab Schooley Morris Coon Bert Smith Milton Pope and Charlie Burgess.
Services for Alvin Lloyd Robinson 64 dead on arrival at South Plains Hospital Am herst are set for 3 p m today at First Baptist Church. Rev Willie Hazel and Rev Jack Riley will officiate. Burial in Littlefield Memorial Park under Hammons Funeral Home. Survived by wife one daughter one brother four sisters and one granddaughter. Donations to American Cancer Society or local orphanage or college.
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