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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1973
Page
6
A fragmented obituary style note details a Chilean girl bidding farewell in Lubbock. References to regional airports and personal names appear amid garbled text and stray phrases.
Police investigate a chaotic brawl in New Mexico where a 18 year old, Ortiz, was killed after a crowd control bean bag launcher misfired a shot into his heart. Captain Wyant fired after warning, leading to multiple arrests for unlawful assembly and disturbing the peace as officers restored order. The incident sparked nighttime patrols by local and state agencies.
Martha testifies at a hearing claiming she was disturbed by insinuations about President Shoots and domestic affairs. She asserts Senator Mitchell pressured witnesses and seeks to influence testimony while denying involvement by her husband.
A Laredo man received a life prison term after a jury found him guilty in a sensational case. Lawyers argued for an appeal, but the court upheld the sentence amid ongoing legal battles.
Japan's Prime Minister Ohira to hold talks with U.S. President Nixon in Washington. Officials said the two leaders would discuss security and broader East Asia policy amid preparations for a potential summit with Soviet and PRC leaders.
Prince Charles will attend a charity premiere of the film and reception at Buckingham Palace as Princess Anne’s husband Mark Phillips begins official duties. A separate report notes Marie Good of Amarillo died when her car overturned on Interstate 40 east of here Saturday.
Canadians gathered in Quebec City for the state funeral of former Prime Minister Louis St Laurent who died at 91. The service drew 2000 mourners including former premier John Diefenbaker as Mounties carried the casket to Saint Louis Gate and the basilica for a pontifical Mass.
Motre, an Oklahoma native and WWI veteran, died on arrival Friday night at Childress General Hospital after moving to the area in 1900. Survived by his wife Rita, son Tommy in Florida, daughter Mrs Calvin Iminia of Matador, three brothers Sam, Hubert of Childress, Roy of Salt Lake City, sisters Mrs Mary Irvin of Matador and Mrs Muth Edwards of Rustin, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Officiating pastors were Rev Nathan Mulder of Northfield Baptist Church and Rev Leonard Lima of First Baptist in Matador.
Funeral services for Mrs. Wilma Swann, longtime Lut hotk resident, were conducted at 2 p.m. at Resthaven Chapel with Garnie Atkisson and officiating minister from Northside Church of Christ. Entombment followed in Resthaven Mausoleum. Survivors include sisters Mrs. Ghester Anderson and Mrs. Russ Mor sebeck. three brothers Victor Walden, A M Walden, and Charles Walden. several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Vruedliek died Friday in Hereford at 844 pan. He had lived in Quitaque since 1960 and was born July 6 1904 in Carthage. A building contractor and Baptist Church member, he is survived by his wife five brothers and five sisters and many grandchildren. Burial is in Rest Haven Cemetery Quitaque with Quitaque Funeral Home directing.
Obituary briefs note services for Jerry Blaylock 64 of Lubbock with a 2:30 pm Monday service at New Hope Baptist Church burial in City of Lubbock Cemetery. Flaylock died August at University Convaiscent Center. Graveside Peters fer Rebert He Caviness was a former Texas Peoh wit te oal-Soam. He died Friday in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Pabas after moving to Dallas. Rex Frmerat Dey targ is in charge of arrangements with prayer services today.
Gabriel Benites 39 died Saturday at Caprock Hospital after a brief illness. Services set for Monday at St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Froydada with Rev Peland Buskemper officiating. Burial in Floydada Cemetery. Survived by son Rowalio of Del Rio a daughter Mary Benites Floydada two brothers San Antonio a sister Floydada and a grandson.
Kaila Burns 87 a longtime resident laid to rest at Resthaven Memorial Park in Everett Washington graveside services conducted by Rev Jo Ward Griffin associate pastor First United Methodist Church. Resthaven Singleton Wilkens Funeral Home handled arrangements. She died Friday at Everett Hospital after long illness. She was Canyon College graduate 1914 and member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 76 and First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Charles in November 1964. She moved to Everett two years ago to be near daughter Evins Matthews. Survivors include three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Robert Hinsley FLOYV DARA drowned Thursday at Lake Nanworthy. Graveside services set for today at the biovedade Cemetery with Bradley, pastor of the First Baptist Church of blovdada, officiating. Born in Collin County, he lived in Filed County, a rancher and farmer, a Baptist. Surviving relatives include sisters Mrs Viela Amber and Mr NE Cook, mother Mrs Para Lap Lansiey of Amari, and a grandchild.
Walter L Holley, 68, died at Quanah Memorial Hospital Friday after a short illness. Services set at First Baptist Church in Paducah with Rev. W. Norman officiating. Burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery Paducah under Norris Funeral Home direction. Haley had been a resident of Paducah.
Cattle County native lifelong resident until moving to Quanah five months ago died aged after long civil service career. He married Mary Smith in Paducah on February 27, 192?. Survived by Mary of Quanah two daughters Mrs Laverne Beaty of Quanah two sons George Hoof of Paducah and Ronald Ler of Quanah one brother Elmer of Pampa eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers named Billy J Helley Roger J Helley Gean Helley Dan Odams Donald Smith and Robert Lenn Smith.
A片 fragment echoes themes of calm strength and restoration. The speaker seeks quiet hours, peaceful chats with friends, brief vacations, and steady renewal to endure weariness and dissensions. Names and scattered phrases reflect a devotional tone.
Addie McCloud Mead 74 Swisher County resident since 1887 died about 2 50 p m Saturday in California where her son resides funeral arrangements are pending with Wallace Funeral Home here Mrs McCloud moved here from Silverton she is survived by daughters and two sons including Johnny in Ojai and Wayne in Volusia and Mrs Charles Sharp and five grandchildren
Ongoing report cites Jen Meza and others among a network of mourners after the death near Snyder. Investigators from the safety department say a breeder vehicle collided on R1 Friday, with details murky and the public urged to wait for official findings.
Funeral services for AWLT Moore, who died recently, were held at the Narr on Friday afternoon. The obituary notes Moore’s age and local ties and mentions mourners and religious rites.
Twenty year old Ase Cone Zalescof of Lubbock is in serious condition at University Hospital after a two vehicle collision north of Souvder on TS. A 15 year old, Jesse G. Meza, of 2508 Parkswan Drive was killed in the same incident.
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