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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1961
Page
6
Obscure notice describes a death and funeral in Dimmitt with mentions of Uncle John Thomas Ste Ro, a retired farmer from Missouri. Details are garbled but indicate a service at a local church at 2 pm today and surviving spouse and children.
Dallas obituary notes the death of a prominent food store chain developer aged 80. The executive, linked to the Drive-In Food Stores organization and involved with Scantdand Garp, had recently been hospitalized after weeks of illness. The report mentions ties to Dairy Labels Sion Markets and Southford tee, with references to Tower YY of Texas in 19 MES Beleiins.
An obituary notes the death of Erwin S aged 48 with World War I service and a veteran of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Funeral services are planned at Franklin Baptist and memorials may be directed to Veterans organizations. The service will be at 6 p.m. with burial at Memorial Park and a parish wake prior to the rites.
The Lubbock Fashion Market opened Sunday showcasing women s and children s apparel and accessories with stalls and services. Attendees from West Texas and Eastern New Mexico visit Caprock Hotel while other local notices report memorials, meetings, and church activities across Plainview and nearby towns.
Fragmented OCR text presents a poetic reminiscence with mentions of alpine imagery and a Swiss context. The author is credited as Julien C. Myer, with scrambled phrases suggesting a draft or musings about longing, nature, and a hillside landscape.
Fragmented obituary notes funeral rites for Mrs. Hamilton and family members. Mentions Weston, Hobbs, and local church services with scattered names, locations, and dates. Details are partial and unclear due to damaged OCR text but indicate a funeral timetable and family connections.
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A local obituary fragment notes the death of a longtime city resident. The unreadable OCR includes scattered names and places such as Watlan and Lalliboel, with uncertain dates and details about family or service. The piece resembles a brief local death notice with ritual elements and place markers.
Lena Williams of McAdoo died at 12:30 am Sunday in Stanley Hospital Matador after two weeks of illness. Services at 3:30 pm today at Church of Christ with Hob Dennis and Spur ministers officiating. Burial in Spur Cemetery directed by Campbell Funeral Home. Survivors include four daughters and several sons and relatives.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete for J A Martin who died recently in what appears to be a care facility. The notice lists survivors including relatives and mentions services to be held at a Baptist church with burial at a local cemetery.
Services are planned today for W L Long in Amherst. The rites will be at 2 PM at Pins Church with the Rev. Faken Papkin officiating. Attendees are asked to meet at the church.
Jackie Kennedy wraps up a four day yacht tour with a final stop at an unnamed harbor. The former first lady is portrayed as gracious and attentive to guests during the voyage.
The Associated Press analysis argues the Kremlin's anti Nasser propaganda risks alienating neutrals. It warns Moscow’s rhetoric may push toward a new Middle East crisis as Soviet leaders target UAR policy and Western alignment while facing Western and Arab opposition.
Jackson report details arrests of a group described as White Freedom Riders amid a city disturbance. The article references counter protests and local officials, naming individuals and locations tied to the incident and ensuing legal actions.
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