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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1972
Page
3
Tornado warnings posted as a southeast moving line of storms rattles the Odessa area. Funnel clouds sighted north of town around 11:08 p.m. with damage reported in Green County and other areas. no confirmed fatalities.
Washington AP Six surveillance devices were shut down following a Supreme Court decision. Kevin Maroney said 27 devices remained, with six linked to domestic security and the rest involving foreign intelligence. The court limited its ruling to domestic groups with no foreign power ties.
David F. Normand of 2824 61th Street reported as the source. Two boys aged 17 and 15 from St. were arrested about 3 10 p.m. Thursday at K N Clapp Park parking lot after police obtained consent to search. Officers confiscated a plastic bag of plant substance believed to be marijuana, a small pouch with traces, tweezers with residue, and three packs of cigarette papers. Other weather notes describe storms, rainfall totals, and tornado warnings in various Texas areas, plus a list of local hospitalizations and deaths.
George Bullard's funeral pends as Odessa holds services for a memorial, while an auto recall affects 98 000 vehicles. Local officials coordinate with manufacturers to address safety concerns amid community mourning.
D J Bessire 56 of O'Donnell died amid long illness. Services set for 2 pm at First United Methodist Church with Rev Ralph Odom officiating. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery under White Funeral Home of Tulia direction. A native of Aquilla Texas he moved to the Odessa area in 1929. He left behind wife Carrie Read and two sons Robert D and H i.
Services for FC Rutherford 90 of Littlefield who died Wednesday at Knights Rest Home will be held at 3 30 p m today at Bethe Ba church with the Rev James Turner officiating. Burial details after the service were not completed in the notice.
Odessa police continued the search Thursday for drivers involved in a fatal hit and run on U.S. 80 near the 2500 block. Two youths, Paul N. Ares 15 and Randy Ford 15, died after being struck as they attempted to pull into traffic. Ares’ services are set for Saturday at Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord with burial in Carlsbad Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Patterson 68 will be at 3 p m today in Gilliland Rose Chapel with Rev W A Appling of First United Methodist officiating Burial follows at Rest Lawn gardens She was born in Humble Texas married J R Patterson in 1923 in McKinney and moved to Hereford in 1956 Survivors include her husband and J R Patterson of Henderson five brothers Procter Boyd Joe Boyd Sam Martin Tom Martin and eight grandchildren
Obituary notice for Hugh Audas 72 of 3105 45th St died about 5 am Thursday. Services at Sanders Memorial Chapel officiated by Jay Wischkaemper Church of Christ. Burial in Gardens Memorial Park. Audas lived in Lubbock four years from San Diego retired machinist. Survivors include wife a son James Hugh Audas of San Diego two stepsons Raymond Clarence Moore of Houston and others.
Hereford resident Mrs. W. H. Awtrey Sr., 73, died Thursday from a personal safety related gunshot wound to the abdomen. Services are pending at Clathorn Funeral Home in Friona. She had lived in Hereford on U.S. 385 and was a member of the United Methodist Church. Survived by two sons and other relatives. husband preceded her in death in 1966. Local authorities reported the time of death near 4:30 p.m. as Justice of the Peace Glen Nelson attended.
Mrs Vera Strickland Star Route 2 Lamesa died about 4 p m Wednesday at Medical Arts Hospital. Funeral at 2 p m today First United Methodist Church with Pastor Newton Starnes officiating. Burial at Burleson Cemetery in Lamesa. Survivors include 11 daughters, a son Allen Strickland of Lamesa, a brother Ira Haney of Dallas, and 30 grandchildren.
Odessa obituary notice for Dre Gast 8 of Odessa who died after a late evening incident. Services officiated by Rev. Jerry Thorpe of Tom Bay Church with burial at Memorial. Body details and exact times incomplete in readable text.
A mother's greenhouse nurtures hyacinths violets and roses while she shares blooms with neighbors shut ins and new mothers. The chorus notes a Chinese saying that some fragrance remains on the giver's hands.
Mrs. Mary Magelene Hight 81 an area resident for over fifty years died after a brief illness at Richa Memorial Hospital. Services are at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church with Rev Robert Beck and Flavis Yeakley officiating. Burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery directed by Norris Funeral Home. Her native Knox County and longtime residence in King and Cottle Counties are noted.
Brownfield special report lists Mrs Mattie Ollie Bowman 80 of Brownfield as deceased with service arranged at Brownfield Funeral Home. Survivors include son W Bow men and daughters Mrs Bain Grewell and Mrs J F Laftera. Pallbearers named Travis Jones Claude Bolling Shirler Sandifer Jimmy Dee Hameick Gerald Piper Elmer Petty.
Mrs. Benjamin T. Tisdale, wife of a man awaiting trial in San Angelo for the Currie murder, answered only one of two basic questions today and then invoked the Fifth to answer any questions about her alleged remark that someone other than Ballard killed Currie. Ballard was convicted in March and sentenced to death for the 1970 Garden City robbery murder. He has since been held in Midland County jail pending appeal.
Levelland Texas Mrs Joplin 57 dead survived by husband son and sister funeral set at 4 pm at George Price Funeral Home Chapel burial in Levelland City Cemetery born in Scurry County moved to Levelland 1930 active in First United Methodist Church Women’s Club Cub Scout group
The obituary notes the Rev Pantor of the Shrek Basa to be at Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Bowman. The deceased moved to Brownfield earlier, owned a grocery store, later owned land, and drove Oldsmobiles and Cadillacs. She belonged to United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star, with J. Z. Bowman of Brownfield and three sisters named. Pallbearers listed include Charlie Price Frank Gray Earl Jones George Germany Jeff Ellis and others.
Mrs Claudie Hillen 83 of Brownfield passes after lengthy illness at Ray's Hospitality Home Lubbock with services at 10 a m Saturday at Church of God Brownfield Rev Terry officiating Brownfield Funeral Home. She lived in Brownfield area 1929 55 and was member of Brownfield Church of God. Survived by John Wood of Brownfield Clarence Wood of Lavington NM Garth Smith of Amarillo and 14 grandchildren.
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