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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1962
Page
2
The paper reports that a switch in policy will likely ease movements of U S Thor rockets in NATO countries. It notes a tentative plan, prepared by General Maxwell Taylor, and mentions President Kennedy's new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
A compact station wagon carrying six Colt League players from Fisher County and Roby residents collided with an empty butane truck trailer nine miles west of Snyder on Hay Road. Six players were taken to Cogdell Memorial Hospital. two remained hospitalized with serious injuries including a broken back. The truck, owned by Flash-O-Gas of Lubbock, was turning left. the station wagon was a total loss. Henry Clay introduced the first Hereford cattle to America in 1817, per the American Meat Institute.
Miss Herm dies after a three week illness at Methodist Hospital. Dr J Chem Lovern will officiate at a 2 pm and a 3 pm service at First Methodist Church with burial in Snyder Cemetery. She earned a masters degree at Texas Tech and taught in Lubbock. Survivors include a sister and a broker.
Bonham Texas special report says Mrs Tom Denton 73 mother of Judge James G Denton chief justice of the 7th Court of Civil Appeals Amarillo is to be buried in Willow Wild Cemetery Bonham. Burial follows services at Wise Funeral Home Chapel led by Rev Jesse Leard. Surviving children include Mrs Finis Keeton and two sisters Mrs Cunningham and Mrs Black.
Harvey N. Wilson, 59, of 1507 26th Street, died Monday afternoon of a heart attack in Russellville Arkansas while on vacation with his family. Arrangements are pending with Rix Funeral Home. He was accompanied by his wife and his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs John Hickerson of Lubbock. Hickerson is public works director for the city.
W L Gardenhire 77 longtime Farm Co op Ase nhere leader and O Donnell School Board president died at St Marys Hospital Lubbock. Funeral arrangements set at O Donnell Church of Christ with burial in O Donnell Cemetery. He moved to Lynn County in 1922 and leaves a large family including wife two sons four daughters grandchildren and several siblings.
Mrs. V. L. Welch 61 of 1510 E St died at 9 45 p m Monday at St Marys Hospital Funeral services for Mrs Welch are pending at Rix Funeral Home Survivors include husband a son Ronald G Welch Amarillo five daughters Mrs 5S F Gregg 6704 Temple Mrs Robert Hanks 5207 41st St Mrs Pat McKee Amarillo Mrs John Knox Roscoe and Mrs Dozier Thornton Happy two brothers Ben Hooper and Adalie Hooper both of Tulia five sisters Mrs Cora Hudson Broken Arrow Okla Mrs Vennie Lea White Tula Mrs Amos Hudson and Vera Hooper both of Macon Ga and Mrs Miles Richards Amarillo
Absentee voting in Saturdays section on school integration will close at 5 p.m. today at the county clerk office. Only two absentee ballots have been cast in the election, deputies report. Donald Eugene Anderson 39 of 1512-A 18th St charged with driving while intoxicated subsequent offense released after posting $1000 bond. Mrs Eugene Gryder 3825 E Baylor St reported in satisfactory condition after automobile crash injuries. Gerald Wyatt 20 Slaton listed in fair condition after injuries at County Line while on a telephone pole project. Billy Lee 12 Plains son of Mr and Mrs Steve Lee in poor condition after scooter accident in Plains.
Floydada Special edition reports the Floy aye band booster club elected Marion Tucker as president to succeed Henry Ewing. Other officers include Duncan Hollume as first vice president, Jewell Elza as second vice president, Burl Huckabee as third vice president, Mrs. Doyle Mount as secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Bob Collier as telephoning committee chair. The roster lists eight band members with potential new members to come.
Rites for Mrs. Molly Pryor 74 of Seagraves will be held at 2 p.m. today at Ligerginbotham Chapel with Rev. Donald Pruitt officiating. Burial follows at Lacoe Memorial Park under Higginbotham Funeral Home. Born in Besmer Alabama she was a Baptist member. Survivors include three daughters Mrs Viola Piichard Mrs Linnie Godwin and Mrs Leona Leopard. three sons Monroe Paul C L Pryor. a sister Mrs Dora Frost. a brother Cal Woods. 33 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.
Kingston reports charities received a $14,000 portion from the Sunday box office profits in Surrey. The distribution highlights community groups benefiting from cinema revenue in the region.
Incomplete OCR shows a Cottle County resident and Methodism related church reference with names Rev. and Ike Worley Jr. appearing, indicating a local church matter or notice. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear action or date.
Funeral services for Johnny S. Williams, 38, formerly of Snyder, were set for 3 p.m. today at Northside Baptist Church. Rev. Jack Dean officiated, with Bolger Funeral Home directing burial in Snyder Cemetery. Survivors include wife Sallie, mother Lula Williams, sister Mrs Bill Snider, and brother A. J. of Snyder. Pallbearers named M C Patrick, Marvin Smith, Dayton McCarter, Doug Burney, Bert O Neal, and Dewey Moore.
Funeral rites for Mrs. Cloyd Mark 67 were set for 2 39 p m in Mifflinburg Pa. She is mother of Ernest Mark of 2619 45th St and grandpa of Lyman. The family had been visiting since July 20 after a pennsylvania train derailment killed 19 passengers near the Susquehanna River. Ernest Mark of Lubbock suffered facial wounds and a dislocated shoulder.
Fragmentary line reads Tha day to 2 day of good s. from 2 Kings 7:9 suggesting a theme of timely help amid famine. No clear event or date. possible biblical excerpt being referenced.
Last rites for Flora Dougheny 82 long resident of Seminole set for 3 p m today at Church of Christ in Fluvanna with C B Proctor officiating. Burial in Fluvanna Cemetery under Singleton Funeral Home direction. Survived by two sons L G Seminole and R V Fluvanna eight grandchildren five great grandchildren. Pallbearers named Deen Roberts Jones Wells Ainsworth Honeycutt.
Slaton service details for Mrs. W. B. Hestand 8 former Slaton resident who died Monday in Center Point Texas. Services 10 a m Wednesday at First Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Rollo Davidson and Rev. J B Sharp. Burial Englewood Cemetery Williams Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include two daughters Miss Jo Hestand of San Antonio and Mrs. Van Stokes of Dallas and a granddaughter Mrs. Leo Stubbs of Dallas.
Services for the stillborn son of Mr and Mrs W W Latimer are set for 10 a m at Calvary Baptist Church in Lubbock. Dr W E Thorn will officiate with burial at Lubbock Babyland Cemetery under Sanders Funeral Home direction. Survivors include grandparents V W Latimer Brownfield and Mrs A B Greer Lubbock and great grandmother Mrs Ed Greer Lubbock.
Ipswich dock facilities in England are slated for expansion at a cost of 352,900 dollars. The project aims to extend the port's capacity and improve cargo handling and storage infrastructure.
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