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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1968

Page

11

Two Youths Detained After Break-In Alarms Struck

Lubbock juvenile officers nabbed a 15 year old and a 12 year old inside APBM Co at 2217 Auburn St after a burglar alarm sounded. Investigators linked earlier break ins to the pair and recovered recording equipment valued at 1260 dollars. The youths were taken into custody following alarm activation.

Lubbock Mundaya A.P.B.M. Co Auburn St 20Th St Apt. C Bob Wells Robert Tillinger Hefner Cypress St Garth Womack Suga- Shak Alfred E. Jones E. Cornell Sr Worth Metals 34Th St Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co 19Th St

Services Pending for Sgt. Kenneth Rucker in Denver City

Army private Kenneth Ray Rucker of Denver City died May 28 in Vietnam when an evacuation helicopter was shot down. Burial with full military honors planned. He was a 1965 Denver City High School graduate and realized his Army service in 1966, with deployment to Vietnam in 1967. Survivors include his parents, a sister, and grandparents.

Denver City Army Set Kenneth Ray Rucker Vietnam Singleton Funeral Rucker Kenneth Rucker United States Sue Ann Rucker W. D. Spears Yuma Ariz

Three Charged After City Marijuana Raid

Three suspects were charged with possession of marijuana after an early Saturday raid at a house on the 3100 block of 37th Street. Ronnie Hal Bell, Ronald Glenn Norris, and Jeral Cecil Thompson appeared in court with bonds set at 5000, 2500, and 2500 dollars respectively. Detectives seized six bagged marijuana portions, 45 syringes, eye droppers, 300 plus barbiturate capsules, five California car titles, and other items. Three women in the residence were not arrested.

37Th Street Ronnie Hal Bell 37Th St Ronald Glenn Norris Ave Jeral Cecil. Thompson Dallas Justice of the Peace Wayne LeCroy Bell Norris California

Albino Mijares Dies at 50 in Lubbock

Albino Mijares 50 of 601 Ave C died on arrival at Methodist Hospital after a sudden illness at home. Justice Wayne LeCroy ruled death natural. Survived by four sons Raynaldo Elmo Louis and Damacio. two brothers Philip Cosme. four sisters Ermenia Gonzales Antonia Luna Anita Trejos Francesca Garces. six grandchildren. Services pending with Henderson Funeral Directors.

Henderson Albino Mijares Ave. C Methodist Hospital Wayne LeCroy Raynaldo Ursuline Elmo Louis Damacio Lubbock Ermenia Gonzales Antonia Luna Crystal City Anita Trejos Ohio Francisca Garces San Antonio

Lovington Accident Victim Rites Pending

Services for Sue Williams 19 pending at Smith Rogers Funeral Home after she died at 2 a.m. Sunday at Lea General Hospital Lovington. Williams, native of Odessa, was injured in a two car crash Saturday at Avenue B and 1st Street. She lived with her parents Mr and Mrs Guy Williams and was survived by sister Brenda Kaiser of Aeia Hawaii.

Lovington Sue ‘Williams Lovington-Lea General Hospital Smith- Rogers Funeral Home Miss Williams Avenue 1St. Street Odessa Guy Williams Brenda Kaiser Aeia Hawaii

Mrs. Harmon's Funeral Today in Tulia

Funeral services for Mrs. V. L. (Esther) Harmon 84 will be at 3 p.m. at the Tulia Church of Christ with Harold Kennamer of Tulia and Douglas Lawyer of Happy officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery under Wallace Funeral Home direction. Survivors include five sons Vernon Victor Foster, all of Happy, Otis and Dean of Tulia, two daughters Dorothy Donaldson of Farwell and Mary Elliff of Tulia, one brother C. W. Bebermeyer of Hiawatha Kan., 30 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

TULIA V. Ll Esther) Harmon iTulia Church of Christ Harold. Kennamer Douglas Happy Rose Hill Cemetery Wallace Funeral Home Harmon Tulia Church of Christ Vernon Victor Foster Otis Dean Dorothy Donaldson Farwell Mary Elliff C. W.bebermeyer Hiawatha Kan

Funeral Pending for 92 Year Old Mrs Papasan

Mrs. Sarah Papasan 92 of Idalou after five year illness found dead at home Monday. Services pending Fryi Funeral Home in Tuscola with local arrangements by Sanders Funeral Home. Survivors include three daughters Ollie Aufill Amarillo Linnie Brown Amarillo Ruby Dick Merkel and others. two sons M. M. Clyde and G.C. Lawn. 24 grandchildren 42 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren.

Sarah Papasan Idalou Fry i Funeral Home Tuscola Sanders Funeral Home Papasan Tom Woodle Taylor County Tuscaloosa Ala Ollie Aufill Amarillo Linnie Brown 1804 Ave, X Ruby Dick Merkel M. M Clyde G.C Lawn

Canada aims to breed tougher tomato for mechanical pickers

The Canadian Agriculture Department reports efforts to develop a tomato with a stiffer vine tougher skin and possibly a new less squashable shape while preserving current taste and color.

Ottawa Canadian Agriculture Department

Cadets at Lubbock Air Academy Pursue Diverse Studies

Area cadets at the AF Academy undertake 28 military subjects and 14 physical education courses with 29 majors. Burgamy earns Commandant’s List honors as flight commander. Shepherd, majoring in general studies, as N H S member and cadet lieutenant colonel aims to be an aircraft navigator. Spradling leads intramural handball while Walton eyes pilot training after basic airborne work at Ft Benning. Two sophomores Covington and Reich join the program with ambitions in engineering and physics respectively. Cadets complete three weeks of survival training and many engage in extensive summer programs at military bases.

Burgamy Shepherd Academy Jack M. Shepherd Gulf St Midland Lee High School Lance W. Roberts Argel EE. Roberts Broadway Brownfield William C. Spradling Dr. O William O. Sprathing Madeira Costa Mesa Calif Monterey High School Lubbock American Rifle Association Spradling U. S. Air Force Larry K. Walton Virgil M. Walton Route 2 Box 124 Snyder Snyder High School National Science Foundation Walton Fonter Ft. Benning MacDill Air Force Base Fla Gary N. Covington Jerry Covington W. Wall St. Midland Midland High School Terry Michael R. Paddack Merle R Paddack Brownfield High School Cadet Paddock Iband Odessa Kay’ Avenue Edward D. Solomon Everett F. Solomon E. Ave F. Andrews Reich Odessa High School National Honor Society Solomon Andrews High School U.S Reich and iThe

Warhol Shot in Office Wounded Critically in New York

Pop artist Andy Warhol was shot and critically wounded at his Manhattan office by a woman who used a secretary to gain entry. A London art dealer, Mario Amaya, was grazed in the chest as Warhol underwent surgery at Columbus Hospital. the attacker, identified as Valeria Solanis, left the scene after the encounter.

New York Andy Warhol Manhattan Mario Amaya London Columbus Hospital Warhol Thurin Maguire Valeria Solanis Union Square Viva Andy Paul Morrissey Morrissey Amaya Museum of Modern Campbell Soup Marilyn Monroe

Obituaries and Public Notices From Lubbock Area

Obituaries and notices list Jefferson Mixon 86 of San Antonio died after a two week illness. Funeral arrangements by Echols Funeral Home Kenedy. Also reported were legal and accident items including Clyde Taylor Gallaway 21 placed on probation for driving while intoxicated. Theresa McCormick 21 treated after a two car crash in Lubbock. N F Williams 89 of Comanche funeral today in Comanche. Mrs Opal Vestal 85 of Lubbock died, burial at City of Lubbock Cemetery after twenty years in the city.

Jefferson J. Mixon San Antonio Kenneth Mixon Echols Funeral Home Kenedy Tex Clyde Taylor Gallaway 20Th St Thersa McCormick Wollforth Porter Clinic Flint Ave Comanche H. L. Williams 37Th St Lubbock

Brown's Pretrial Hearings Slated

Dolphus Jack Brown, 26, charged with murdering his parents at their farm near Shallowater, faces pretrial hearings in El Paso. District Attorney Alton Griffin and Assistant Tom Purdom will travel from Lubbock to prepare. Previous hearings in Lubbock were halted by a venue change due to extensive publicity.

EL Paso Dolphus Jack Brown Shallowater Lubbock Alton Griffin Asst Tom Purdom James. A. Ellis Brown

Funeral Pending for Clarence West 58

Clarence West 58 of 3020 58th St died after a heart attack and was pronounced dead on arrival at Methodist Hospital. He recently left Victory Life Insurance as district manager to become a distributor for Holiday Magic Cosmetics. Survivors include his wife Nina a daughter Mrs Aubrey Hood son Johnny in the Army in Germany his mother Mrs H P West of Sudan two brothers four sisters and two grandchildren.

Clarence Eugene Gene West Germany

Jury Begins Hearing Bus Accident Suit

A jury in 140th District Court heard testimony in a damage suit over a bus turnover on U S 87 near the Municipal Airport entrance on January 20. Mrs Myra Tanner Pascagoula seeks 120000 against Greyhound Lines Inc and others as the case opens a week of civil juries with Judge Robert H Bean presiding.

140Th District Court U.S. 87 Aiport Myra Tanner Pascagoula Greyhound Lines, Inc Robert H. Bean

Thinking to Face Facts Without Shrinking

A reflective piece urges readers to consider differing views, asking only that they think and test ideas. It references biblical phrasing and invites open inquiry rather than forcing agreement, noting the value of provoking doubt to work out issues.

Fire destroys two landmark buildings in high Beaumont

A fire marshal reported a short circuit in an electric toaster caused a blaze Sunday in a thunderstorm. The flames, aided by gusty winds and heavy rain, gutted two vacant landmark buildings dating to the late 1800s. Estimated damage stood at $250,000 with no injuries reported.

High Beaumont UPI St c

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SQT Kenneth R, Rucker Sgt. Rucker Shamrock Ave. H A. K. Smith Slaton Bell Weevil Slaton Hwy Angel Castro E. 19Th FM. Rd W. E. Garets 25Th St James L. Phinny E. Cornell St Mrs. Harmon Mrs. Papasan Pends AF Academy Air Force Academy Colorado Springs Colo Thomas M. Reich William C. Shepherd Michael B. Burgamy Ataf Academy New York State 4166 Army Reserve School Sandia Albuquerque Lonnie Williams Fannie Noey Charlie Peek Seymour Peek Opal Vestal 24Th St Clarence West Resthaven The State Banking Department Texas Funeral Home — Cemetery
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