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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1973

Page

4

Friona Woman Canipe Obituary Services Set in Clovis

May Canipe 56 died Saturday in Palmer County Community Hospital. Services at 2 pm today at First Assembly of God Church Clovis with Rev C L Bates and Rev Melvin Sasse officiating. Burial at Lawn Haven Cemetery Clovis. Survived by husband Lawson Canipe three daughters and six grandchildren.

Friona Canipe First Assembly of God Church Clovis C.L. Bates Melvin Sasse Lawnhaven Parsons-Ellis Funeral Home Palmer H. FE. Thomas O

Obituary notices and funeral details from West Texas region

Multiple death notices and funeral services for John Davidson and several others. Details include burial plans in Lubbock and Snyder areas, hospital deaths after illnesses, survivors listed, and service times with associated churches and funeral homes across Snyder, Brownfield, Andrews, Sundown, Morton, and nearby towns.

Tahoka Death and Paducah Funeral Notices

Shelton Lewis of Tahoka died Saturday in Mercy Hospital in Slaton services set for today at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev M S Brown officiating Burial will follow in Tahoka Cemetery under White Funeral Home direction He was born January 19 1914 in Camp County He survived by his mother Mrs Della Brooks of Rogers nineteen step grandchildren and thirty step great grandchildren Paducah services for Mrs Davie Ann Sampson 70 will be at 10 am today in the First Christian Church with Rev Steve Henton officiating Burial in Garden of Memories Norris Funeral Home in charge Mrs Sampson died Monday in Hilltop Lakes Survivors include a daughter Mrs Florence Worthy of Katy a sister Mrs Edith McDonald of Arlington four brothers O C and B R Knox of Hilltop Lakes and H C and A L Knox of Forestburg six grandchildren Pallbearers named.

Sanders Memorial Chapel Dean N. Davidson J. Ward Griffin First United Methodist Church City of Lubebock Davidson Methodist Hospital Lubbock OK Seagraves Lubbock Leslly Twee Sons Gary Salt Lakelty Utah Denny O McAlester Okla Calett Houston Andrews Post Hermyne Christine Howell F. M Fieldton Jimmy Puckett Brownfield Tommy Pucket Tahoka Shelton Ilewis Mercy Paducah Davie Ann Sampson First Christian Church Steve Henton Garden of Memories Norris Funeral Home Edith McDonald Arlington O.C B.R. Knox Hiltop Lakes H.C A.L Knox Forestburg B.L. Smith G.F. Givens Albert Axe Marvin Smith Jim Bigham Billy Hoffman Virgil Huey Callendar Dallas Tulsa Virgie D. Ri‘chardon Immanuel Baptist Church Crosbyton Brownfield Funeral Home Richardson

Dorothea Shipley MULESHOE Special Services Set

Dorothea Louise Shipley 58 of Loving New Mexico died Sunday at Northgate Hospital Carlsbad after a long illness. Services are 4 p.m. today at Singleton Ellis Funeral Home Chapel of the Chimes with Rev Charles Harvey. Burial in Muleshoe Cemetery. She was born in Brady lived in Loving since 1964 formerly Animas New Mexico. She was a Methodist. Survived by two daughters Ruby Dumont and Joan Alexander both of Phoenix a sister Ruby Mills of Muleshoe two brothers Claude Riley of Muleshoe Jim Riley of Whittman Arizona and four grandchildren.

Muleshoe Dorothea Louise Shipley Loving N.M Singleton-Ellis Charles Harvey Calvary Baptist Church Singleton-Ellis Funeral Home Shipley Northgate Carlsbad Brady Animas Alvie Ruby Dumont Joan Alexander Phoenix Ruby Mills Claude Riley Jim Riley Whittman, Ariz

The Shepherd Competition Promotes Human Strive for Mastery

The piece argues that competition fuels progress by challenging individuals to outdo peers. It posits that advancement arises from others' desires and efforts, driving innovation and new methods to win and achieve success.

Funeral service for Diane Diaz and burial details

Diane Diaz and her daughter Mary Lau Diaz are remembered in a church service today at St Joseph's Catholic Church. The Rev Michael MacCoraick will officiate. Burial follows at Testhayeor Memorial Park conducted by Henderson Funeral Directors.

Diane Diaz Oof Ares Mary Lau Daz St and St Dil St. Joseph's Catholic Church Michael MacCoraick Burn Testhayeor Memorial Park Henderson

Explosions Hit Madrid Near Republica Argentina Square

A string of blasts rocked a chic Madrid district near Republica Argentina square on Monday night. Police report unknown casualties and possible deaths as explosions were heard for miles around the area.

Maprid Madrid Republica Argentina

Willie Matheny services pending at Rix Directors

Mrs. Willie P. Matheny of 506 Ave U died about 7 30 p m Monday at Jewell s Nursing Home She would have celebrated her 80th birthday that day A Cumberland Presbyterian Church member she was wed in Lubbock 52 years ago and had moved from Bonham She is survived by two sons Vernor of Sedona Arizona and R C of 101 Sth St six grandchildren and four great grandchildren

Rix Willie P. Matheny Ave Ariz Sth

Couple dies in Rock Springs car train collision

William Woodrow Butch Wilson 35 and Joyce Olene Wilson 39 of Sundown died after a car train crash in Rock Springs Wyoming. They vacationed there with two sons and two daughters. Arrangements by George Price Funeral Home Levelland. Wilson was a Durango mechanic. Joyce attended local schools and both belonged to Sundown Baptist Church.

Levelland William Woodrow Butch Wilson Durango Colo Rock Springs Wyo Wilson Joyce Olene Sundown Wyoming George Price Funeral Home Jayton Lapata Motor Co Joyce O. Hollingsworth Sundown High School Texas Tech Odd Fellow Lodge Littlefield Channing Dalhart Vernon High School Sundown Baptist Church Bill Rusty Carol Sue Carla Jo Woodrow Wilson Jack Joe Lubbock Louise Robinson

Lubbock State School marks four years of growth and outreach

Dr. John Gladden, superintendent, details the Lubbock State School’s expansion from 1967 to 1971, reaching over 650 residents with new dorms, a solarium, and an Outreach program funded by the American Federation of Police. He calls the campus a growing community though he seeks further progress and open tours for records.

Anne Ray Fraser Dr. Gladden Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Deliv Dr. Gladden Loop 289 Univer Helpsity Avenue State Department of Residents American Federation of Police John Gladden Gladden Pital Ramaire West Texas Lubbock State School

Accident Victims Still Hospitalized In West Texas Crash

Several crash victims remain hospitalized after a two vehicle wreck five miles north of here. Medical officials report serious injuries to two Ogden, Utah residents and multiple grandchildren of Mrs. Wilson, along with two killed at the scene. Other victims from Chihuahua and Pittsburgh survive in fair to serious condition at two Texas hospitals. The piece also notes a state facility program teaching leisure activities and sheltered living for residents, with cottages and a six month etiquette training plan.

Ogden Utah Wilson Mark Holling Lubbock Durango Cole Butch Hollingsworth Billie Joe Morton Here Bertha Bradstreet Vernon Jacob Rodriguez Earth Lucille Rowells Wayne Methodist Hospital Mon Bradstreet Pittsburgh Day Miguel Cajeon Roland Mon Medrano Chi’huahua Mexico South Plains Hospital Amarillo David Cajeon Carlos Majira Chihuahua Plainview Leonard Hall

Collision Kills Elderly Cyclist Nine Miles East of Here

An elderly man riding a bicycle was fatally injured about 1 55 p m Monday when struck by a semi trailer on Interstate 20 nine miles east of here. Joel M Langston 61 of Odessa was taken to Midland Memorial Hospital where he died hours later. The driver was Guy Lonnie Callahan of Dallas. Langston was an itinerant laborer recently employed at the First Baptist Church in Odessa. Funeral arrangements were pending at Thomas Funeral Home in Midland.

Midi Here Joel M. Langston Midland Memorial Hospital Guy Lonnie Callahan Dallas Ronnie Watson Texas Highway Patrol Langston Odessa First Baptist Church Thomas Funeral Home Midland

Obituary Briefs From Texas Towns

Obituaries note Virgil Callendar 52 of Dallas died Saturday in Swisher Memorial Hospital. Juan Garza 46 of Springlake died Sunday in Amarillo's St Anthonys Hospital after illness. Virgie Richardson 66 of Brownfield died en route to Lubbock hospital after heart attack. Flora Russ 90 of Rt 1 Lubbock died Sunday in Parkway Manor nursing home. Roland Lipscomb organizer of Security National Bank died Sunday in St Marys Hospital Odessa. Bill Richardson 3 of Odessa died after an accident at Medical Center Hospital.

Rossville Man Jerry Pruitt Dies in Car Crash

Jerry Eugene Pruitt 22 of Rossville Ga died Friday morning in a one car crash in Rossville. He had recently moved from Lubbock Texas and was born in Cleveland Tennessee. He married Donna Cooper May 6, 1972 in Las Vegas Nevada. Survivors include his wife a daughter Felicia Leanne his mother Betty Underwood of Rossville and a stepbrother Jeffrey of Rossville.

Levelland George Price Jerry Eugene Pruitt Rossville Pruitt Lubbock Cleveland Tenn Donna Cooper Las Vegas Nev Felicia Leanne Betty Underwood Jeffrey Rossvile

Francis Marion Reep, B6, Snyder Andrews

Obscure notice records Francis Marion Reep born in Andrews with designation B6 and link to Snyder. No further context or dates provided in the readable text.

Jury Selections Complete in Snyder Murder Trial

A nine man, three woman jury was chosen in 132nd District Court for the murder trial of James Robert Hurd. Hurd faces charges in the killing of Elizabeth Goodlett, 16, found at a farm home near Snyder. Bond was raised from 25,000 to 75,000 after a Scurry County grand jury indicted him.

Buck Litton A-J Snyder 132Nd James Robert Hurd Hurd Elizabeth Goodlett Colorado City Highway Bond Wayland Holt Scurry County Wangen Germany Scurry Goodlett David Dillaha Shor J Iff Todren Carly

Alberta Dinosaur Park Claims World’s Largest Remains Collection

The park in Alberta, Canada, houses the world’s largest collection of dinosaur remains. This museum like site showcases extensive fossil displays and contributes to paleontological research and public education.

Dinosaur Park Alberta Canada

Hospital Gunman Motive Sought Amid Shootings

Gunman opened fire at a Seymore Johnson Air Force Base hospital wounding six and killing two before fleeing in a blue white car. Authorities searched hospitals and records for a motive and a possible grudge while the gunman remained at large.

Goldsboro UPI Seymore-Johnson Air Force Force Base Hospital Justi Miliaary Federal Bureau Larry Smith Phillip Maine Lois Santiago New York Air Force

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John Davidson 42Nd St Mary Lou Dlaz John Martin Henry Ernest Teresa Andrew Diaz Bill Harrington Community General Hospital Harrington Netha Ben Roxie Etheredge Oklahoma Helmleigh Eula City Mae Hall Abbie Tan Kersley Rotan L. M Anton Thelchildren iFirst United Methodist Church Davie Sampson William Hodnett William Broxon Hodnett Singleton Funeral Home Hodnett Cochran County Alabama Maggie Florence Moore Laverne Culling Hackensack Minn Pauline Gilbreth van Horn Maple John Dalton Lela Drake Pauline Nix Mary Craft Gaines Shelton Lewis Dorothea Shipley The Spanish City Ragu Willie Matheny Mrs. Wilson Midland-Odessa Sierra Club Commercial Bank Jim Barkes Texas Sierra Blanca Ruidoso N. M J. W. Edawards Harlan O. L. Wright Lubbock Osteopath Hospital Athens Greece Wright Texas Osteopathic Medical Association Community Action Board E. W3sth St S. L. Bugbee William Linz Bangor Charlotte Carter Altura Towers Bugbee Mrs. Linz Carter Amherst Thaea ' All Enia Juan Garza Springlake Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Earth Cemetery Parsons-Ellis-Singleton Funeral Home Garaza St. Anntheny Hospital Flora Russ Rt. 1 Idalous Church of Christ Resthaven Memorial Park Sanders Funeral Home Roland A. Lipscomb Security National Bank First Baptist Rix Funeral Home Bill Richardson Jerry Pruitt Francis Reep Dalou FDIC Don Howard New Southwest Lubbock Rotary Club H. A. Sessions Don Douglass Caddo Wright Clay R Pollan Dypsor FEYOR Wall Street Prt James Edwards Edwards West Texas Monument Industrial Drive Slaton, Texas Basle Cones 4Th St Jester Humphrey Inc. Pest Control Service Hanson Ind
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