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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1970
Page
5
City officials outline a 1971 75 capital program with local credits for federal urban renewal grants totaling over 3 million. If an $8 million bond for the civic center passes, 2 million would count as local credit leaving funds for streets parking and other improvements.
Dallas opened a memorial to John F Kennedy near the spot of his assassination, a plain black granite slab inside a simple four-walled structure opposite the Dallas County Courthouse. About 300 people attended. no Kennedy family members were present.
Mrs. Ocie Spring, 82, died about 7:45 a.m. Wednesday at Palmer County Community Hospital after a long illness. Services set for Friday at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Friona with Rev. Tidwell and Rev. Mohr officiating. Burial in Bavina Cemetery. Clathorn Funeral Home in charge. Survived by four sons Frank Edward Paul Lee, two daughters Mary Spring of Amario and Lydia Marie Sylvester of Globe, two brothers, two sisters, 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Memorials to hospital or charity requested.
The Nation Fix Automobile Club states trucks move more than a fifth of all livestock to reading markets across the United States.
Five outstanding 1970 honor graduates from Lubbock public high schools travel to Dallas for the four day Salute to Excellence by the American Academy. Each student is sponsored by a local firm and carries the hopes of post graduate achievement.
Mrs Maury Alice Gattis 78 of Gunter died in a Levelland nursing home after a long illness Services are pending at Scott Funeral Home Celina Local arrangements by George Price Funeral Home Survivors include three sons J D Gentle Mesquite D M Gentle Memphis Tenn and A J Gentle Carlton a daughter Louise Rush Levelland two stepdaughters Mrs Glenn Smith Dallas and Mrs Telitha Napier Downey Calif and seven brothers Bill J B and J E Darnell Sherman John Darnell White Deer U B Darnell Panhandle R T Darnell Concord Calif and M L Darnell Enid Okla
The maharajah of Jaipur, one of the world’s wealthiest men, collapsed during halftime of a polo match in Cirencester and died at 58. A polo stalwart since 1933, he led an Indian team to England and won multiple titles including the Deauville gold cup in 1957. He played with Prince Philip and held a ceremonial salute and honorary lieutenant general rank.
A fragmented reflection on self praise versus modesty. The speaker warns readers against vanity and urges prudent safety, noting that self commendation backfires as people dodge the boastful. The piece closes with a reminder to practice humility.
Services for Cleon Wood Endsley 68 of Happy are set for 2 20 pm today at Plains Baptist Church. The Rev Peyton Fidhin will officiate. Burial follows at Resthausen Memorial Park. Endsley, a former Lubbock resident and retired trucker, died Tuesday at VA Hospital Ami citlo. Surviving: wife Deemna two stepdaughters Sue Lewis Florence Colorado and Kathryn Gillispie Lubbock a sister Rosa Gustaf Durangs Colorado a brother Frmer Endsley Alberque New Mexico and four grandchildren.
Mrs Rose Pickens 70 of 1902 1th St Apt C died around 8 45 p m Tuesday at home. She had lived in Lubbock 14 years after 33 years in Dallas. Services 1 pm today at Franklin Partley Funeral Home chapel with Rev W M Dorough officiating. Burial Resthaven Memorial Park. Survived by daughter L J Haiey of 1008 54th St five sisters and a brother Ray Wickersham of Boswell Okla plus five more relatives.
I M Campbells Services Pend In Lubbock 80 Dies At Home at 607 Beaufort Ave about 1 p m Wednesday death ruled natural by Justice of the Peace Charles Smith Campbell a resident of Lubbock for 48 years was a retired Bell Dairy Products employee Survivors include two sons Edwin of Lubbock James of San Antonio three daughters Mrs Robert Hastings Boerne Mrs W L Smith 64018th St and Mrs W D Haney Jr Pasadena Calif a brother Elliott Neshoba Miss a sister Mrs James Grickey Los Angeles Calif 13 grandchildren and three great
Elmer Draper longtime arena owner and Plainview mattress factory operator died at 86 in a Plainview hospital. Services set for Friday at St. John’s Methodist Church with burial at Plainview Memorial Park. He came to Plainview in 1918 from Town and left a lasting business legacy. He is survived by Milo and Laurence of Plainview, a daughter Mrs. H. R. Hughes, three sisters, five brothers, four grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
A bridge construction platform collapsed beneath a six lane Piscataqua River bridge in Maine, dropping 100 feet. Four workers died and seven were injured, three seriously. Rescues used a crane and ladders as workers clung to girders or ropes. Names of three identified victims include Karl Naski, George Dinsmore, and Michael Wood. a fourth worker remained unnamed. Officials offered no formal cause, but one survivor cited likely human error in a temporary, moving platform situation.
Peggy Poy 68 of 2812 Seth St. Lubbock will have services at 2:30 today at Ralls First Baptist Church. Rev. Floyd Haddock will officiate with burial at Emma Cemetery south of Ralls. She died Tuesday in Big Spring state hospital after years in Lubbock where she worked as bookkeeper for Wilson and Company and West Texas Cotton Compress Company. She was a member of Eastern Star Ralls Chapter 169. Survivors include three brothers Raymond of Ralls Elbert of Mesquite Jim of Petersburg and two sisters Minnie Ray Modesto Calif and Dewey Gramlett Longmont Calo.
Graveside services for H A Brooks will be held at 4 pm in Abilene with the Rev Frank Charaten officiating at St Tauks United Methodist Church. Brooks, a resident of Abilene, died Tuesday in Methodist Hospital. He came to Lubbock from Odessa in 1953 and is survived by his wife Ruth a daughter Sheri a brother Marice and a sister Mrs Jack Andersen. Pallbearers listed include Max Fores H G Dixon and Fred Bell.
The death of Captain Puissell Slough, former Dimmitt resident, is reported after a mortar attack in Vietnam. He died enroute to the United States after hospitalization there. Slough, a West Texas State University graduate, had signed for six months additional duty. Services are pending at Dennis Funeral Home. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs Mel James Sinneh and a brother Jimmy of Dimmitt.
Wallace Baldwin aged 62 died Wednesday at Lloubrook's Methodist Hospital Plainview. Services at Christ Church Ninth and Cohoun St. with Rev Gene Polvade. Burial in Lemons Funeral Home Mausoleum. Baldwin came to Plainview in 1915 from Waco and was a maintenance engineer at Plainview Hospital for 25 years. Survived by Irene a daughter Denna of Lubbock three sons Kenneth Weldon and Dan, one brother Woodrow and sister Mrs M L Tilson with six grandchildren.
A Weather Bureau report details May damage in Texas with Lubbock hit hardest at 135 million of 138.2 million total property loss. The Lubbock tornado killed 26 and injured about 2,040. San Marcos flood drenched half the city. two drowned. Tornadoes totaled 23 sighted on 10 days, with 71 funnels observed, and crop losses reached 640,000.
Walter Berry a 21 year old Greenville man died after a drunkenness incident. He was rushed to Methodist Hospital after being found in the city jail. An autopsy was performed and a verdict was withheld pending results. Services are being arranged.
Mrs Coral Hartley 91 of Snyder died Monday in Cogdell Memorial Hospital. Funeral services at 3 pm in Hell-Scale Funeral Home chapel with Pat Abbananto minister of 3th Street Church of Christ officiating. Burial Snyder Cemetery. Survivors include ten daughters, three sons, three sisters, 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
SAN ANGELO AP The Angelo Staite Diversity in San Angelo suffered injuries Wednesday from a light plane crash at Mathis Field. ASL President Dor Lloyd BD Vincent 46 and journalism professor Wayland Yates 47 were in fair condition at Shannon Hospital. Presidential assistant Redford P. Cain 22 was treated and released. Pilot Robert Burpe of Southwest Aircraft Sales at Mathis Field was in undetermined condition at Clinte Hospital.
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