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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1966

Page

7

Mrs Williams Dies In Tahoka

Elizabeth Ann Williams longtime Lynn County resident dies at a Tahoka nursing home age unspecified Services set for 2 p m Tuesday at First Baptist Church with Rev Jim Turner officiating Burial in Tahoka Cemetery under White Funeral Home Survivors include five daughters seven sons 24 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren a sister two brothers with links to several Texas towns

Tahoka Elizabeth Ann Williams Lynn County Alvie Mae Cobb Midland Myrtle Williams Colorado Springs Colo Gladys Ivy Aspermont Eriene Davis San Angelo Mable Spruiell William Medford Ore Jim A Detroit St. R. A Wid KK 2Nd St Lowell M Lewis G Girard Terrell C Pamela Hester Ballinger J. A. Sandlin T. C. Sandlin

Henry E. Fisher Dies at 78 in Crosbyton Rites Planned

Crosbyton special report says Henry E. Fisher 78, longtime Crosbyton resident since 1928, died Sunday at home after a heart attack. Services set for 5 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Grizzle. burial in Crosbyton Cemetery via King Funeral Home. Survivors include wife Maude, daughters Edith Parsons Spur and Norma Walth Lubbock, sons M. E. Fisher Olton and D Merrell Fisher Kaleary, sister T. P. Mull Plainview, brother Charlie Fisher DeLeon, 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Crosbyton Henry BE. Fisher Crosby So.m S P.m First Baptist Church Wayne Grizzle King Funeral Home Fisher San Saha County Kalcary Maude Edith Parsons Spur Norma Walth Lubbock ME. G. Fisher Olton Dmerrel Fisher Kaleary T. P. Mull Plainview Charlie Fisher DeLeon

Hogland Rites Planned in Roaring Springs

John W Hogland 65 a Roaring Springs resident died Sunday after a suspected heart attack at Stanley Hospital. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Roaring Springs Church of Christ with burial in Roaring Springs Cemetery under Seigler Funeral Home. He was a retired farmer. Survived by two sons John and George Jr a daughter Mrs Bell and Mrs Bridges a sister Mrs Johnson and a brother in Burrilleton.

John W. Hochland Roaring Springs JT. L. Bell Joe Bridges Heth Hereford Hotuston Dell Plaininess Burrlineton Washo Bessie Johnson Sevastopal Calif Onine Creat Crandchldren

Tahoka Resident Mrs Garrard Dies After 60 Years

Tahoka resident Mrs Tom Garrard, about 60 years, mother of Mrs Fenner Tubbs, was found dead at her home early Sunday from an apparent heart attack. Funeral services are set for today at First Methodist Church Tahoka with burial in Tahoka under Funeral Home direction. Pallbearers and surviving relatives listed.

Tom Garrard Tahoka Fenner Tubbs First Methodist Church Cryo Funeral Home Coyovers Sam Garrard Lubbock Craves H. C Ciarvipard Atlanta Gia Nita Keever Elaoo Amd Leia Phitton Suercue Oto Obie Staicut Sfeston Garland Peprincton Pete Hepsiess Gorles Wo FE Faris Melidon Lies Charles ‘Poanes

Forrest Meador Rites Set Today

Forrest Meador died early Saturday at Memorial Hospital after a two week illness. Funeral services directed by Sonsleden Funeral Home will be held at Denver Crest Church with Masonic rites for Meador and burial at Pleasant Grove. Survived by his son and daughters, siblings and other relatives.

Rites Arranged For Jim Kalisek

Funeral services for Jim Kalisek are set at 1 0 a m Tuesday at St Thomas Catholic Church with Rev Austin Miavit officiating. Burial will follow in Levington Cemetery under Suithedrovers Funeral Port. Surviving are his wife Lal Nie, three sons Jerome James of Houston and Joseph Keliward at home, three daughters Marion Doe Muar eon and Edsie Walla of Hyeston, Janamime Largise of True Horse, plus brothers dad Jack of Victoria and Moulton, sisters Mrs den Coop Speaks and Mrs Louis Jolaska, and 19 grandchildren.

Lomington Austin Seuithellecer Loup St Tihoras Catholic Leavington Lal- Nie Pe Jerome Jémues Houston Joseph Kieiward Mariton Doe

Graveside Rites Set For Robyn L. Cupp

Graveside services for Robyn L. Cupp were held at Resthaven Memorial Park with the Rev. Gearse Patson and other clergy officiating. Survivors include two daughters and five grandchildren. A pension news item notes retired Catholic priests will receive $66 monthly from the Episcopal conference.

Poton F. Cupp Sala Ithe St. Val Ye Fewhay Resthaven Memorial Park Gearse Patson Pester Crrace Prestater Sanders Stadei Episcopal Conference

The Lords Prayer and Wealth in Everyday Life

A reflective piece by Julien C. Wyer questions whether modern Christians honor the Lord's Prayer by acknowledging God's sovereignty while pursuing earthly wealth. The author contrasts divine spaciousness with human desire for possession and tithe, urging humility and respect for providence.

Crel Orantime Seme Smith Monmer Rich Julien C. Wyer

Grady Services Set In Lamesa for Baillie Joe Gray

Funeral services for Baillie Joe Gray 28 a former Lamesa resident found deceased at his Canoga Park home California will be held at Branan Phillips Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev Cools Smith and Rev Jim Moseley with burial at Lamesa Memorial Park. Gray moved from Lamesa about a year ago He was born in Hobbs New Mexico and was an Army veteran Survivors include his wife a son Kale Adars of Canova Park a daughter Melisca of Abilene his mother and stepfather Mr and Mrs Adin Low of Lamesa his father Sur El ow a brother Guteh Columbus Ga and his grandparents Mr and Mrs John L Gray of Los Angeles Calif and Mrs Mannie Smith Aldrene and Mrs Mignie Law of Lamesa

Lamesa Baillie Joe Gras Bein Phorscheyo Canoga Park Calif Topo Todas Branen-Philips Chanel Cool. Smith Abuiene Jim Moseley Friendship Baptist Church Purlal Lamesa Memorial Park Branon- Phiobas

Arthur O Neal Dies Rites Set

Funeral services for Arthur BE O Neill will be held at 6 pm today at Rix Funeral Chapel. Rev J B Rutledge will officiate with burial at Resthaven Memorial Park. He was a WWII veteran and longtime maintenance inspector, survived by two daughters, siblings, and mother, with arrangements by Rix Funeral Directors.

Arthur BE. O'Neill Fordham Highland Hospital Rix Funeral Chapel J. B. Rutledge Flint v Avenue Baptist Church Resthaven Memorial Park Rix Funeral Directors Q’netl theAmerican Lesson Reese Afc Camel Lubbock Pecos Korba Holtzelaas Chaplotte Archie Gromes Funiee Brown J. C. Abercrombie Jesse Paulk Willielmnanme Robert Mc Knight

Mrs Stinson’s Services Pend After Tragedy

Joe Stinson, 78, widower of a noted trader, died Sunday at Cordell Memorial Hospital from natural causes. Funeral services pending at Palner Funeral Home. Native of Bier Spring, Stinson was active in church and community groups and is survived by a daughter, two sisters, and a son.

Snyder Joe Stinson Riety Mies Stineanm Ee Denedo Cordell Memorial Hospital Tannese Paleer Freeral Herne Bier Spring Stinson Peures Eure First Methodist Churehound Wis Chearech Erie Fred Grasquimn Af Snyder W. MM. Collins Carlsbad Crester and Son

Four Year Old Boy Struck and Killed Near Home

John Mark Allen, four, playing with two friends, darted into a street in Richland Hills near Fort Worth. A passing car struck him, killing him. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Larry Allen. This marked Tarrant County’s 25th traffic fatality of 19.

Richland Fills Tex John Mark Allen Soniof Larry Allen Richland Hills Fort Worth Tarrant County

Comic Strip Creator Westover Dies at 79 in Marin

SAN RAFAEL Calif Aged 79 Pussell Cl Westover creator of the comic strip The Toiler died Saturday at Marin General Hospital after influenza and pneumonia complications. He originated the features in Hing Features Sendiente in Weeble retired 1944. Westover survived by wife Genesta two sons Russell Cl Westover Jr and Aiden Westover a brother Curtis and a sister Merle. Episcopal funeral services will be held Tuesday.

San Rafael Calif Pussell Cl Westover San Francisco San Francisco Bay Area Genesta Tilhe Ross Russell Cl Westover Jr Aiden Westover el Cerrito Curtis Stockton Merle Faimon Lafayette Cali Episcopal

Rites Held for Former UPI Official Tish Peale

Memorial services were held at Christ Episcopal Church Guilford for Tish Peale former president and board chairman of United Press and United Press International. She was buried in Alder Brook Cemetery after the memorial service.

Christopdscopal Tish Peale United Press United Press International Battle To Alderbrook Guilford

Thompson Services Set In San Angelo

Thompson Services are scheduled in San Angelo for Phompscor AY former Slaton resident and father of Mrs Floyd Nesbitt Hhabbock A San Angelo resident for 25 years he moved in 140 to join a daughter Mrs M G Whitaker Survived by two sons Harreon Shiton and Zeak and a daughter Mrs Nesbitt Lubbock and several others including Mrs Ver pon Crews Gareion Mrs Eade rwood Matejek Mrs Tommy Thompson Tulsa and Mrs Al Cap Gresham Oregon

San Angelo Phompscor Slaton Floyd Nesbitt Morgan Thompson M. G. Whitaker San Mies Nesbitt Lubbock Alps Miles Tate Bie Spring Verpon Crews Gareion Eaderwood Matejek Tommy Thompson Tulsa Mes al Canip Gresham Ore

Thaxton Rites Planned in Post Community

W O Thaxton a longtime Garza County resident since 1914 will be laid to rest today at First Methodist Church with Rev Charence Stephens officiating. Burial will be at Terrace Cemetery under Mason Emmorial Home supervision. Thaxton a retired farmer rancher and businessman died recently. Survivors include three sons two of Post and one in Fort Worth, three daughters, a son and a daughter, and a brother in Dennison.

O. ‘Thaston Garza County Fist Methodist Church Charence Stephens Nastar Ain ‘Terrace Mason Emerol Thaxton Post Fort Worth Crandelildpen Andobiddpen Kdevir, Dennison

Thomas Andrew Gore Services Today in Muleshoe

MULESHOE Speen Services for Thomas Andrew Gore will be held this afternoon at the Fast Baptist Church with Rev Joan Maurras officiating. Burial will be in Mileshoe Cemetery under direction of Singleton Funeral Home. Gore died at home here Saturday after an apparent heart attack. Survivors include a brother and a sister, both of Mileshire. Motus Pine, a Janene employee, discovered the body in Alaska on Wednesday.

Thomas Andres Gore Fast Baptist Church Joan Maurras An Mileshoe Singleton Funeral Home Gore Wasine Minnie Ddanes Aleshire

Lubbock Businessmen Take Aircade to Shreveport Meeting

A group of Lubbock businessmen left town by chartered DC-3 at 3 p m Sunday for a Citizenship Action meeting in Shreveport La sponsored by the U S Chamber of Commerce. The Government Affairs arm of the Lubbock Chamber organized the trip. A grand jury panel was summoned to report to Judge Howard C Davison today with about 30 cases expected from District Attorney Alton Griffin.

Lubbock Shreveport U.S. Chamber of Commerce Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Howard C. Davison 99Th District Court Dist. Atty Alton Griffin James Mitchell A. L. Lawson E. C. Struggs Ray Kitten J. L. Green G. E. Clifton Ford Bell Doug Solsberg Carrol Cobb Alex Miller George Ramirez J. B

Woman Learns Denmark Inheritance Pending Letter

Mrs. Ruby Stutzmann, a U S citizen born in 1910, awaits a letter from Denmark about a sizable inheritance said to be from her uncle. Salvation Army and Copenhagen authorities have publicized her missing persons case with photographs to verify her identity and lineage.

Los Fresnos Tex Apt Ruby Stutzmann Denmark Copenhagen Salvation Army A. Fig Stutzman Aes Fis Elife Stu

Rites Arranged for B A Dutton in Comanche Funeral

Funeral services for B A Dutton of Lubbock will be held at 2 pm in Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Indian Creek Cemetery. Dutton moved from Comanche to Lubbock recently and was a Methodist. Survived by brothers Dan of Comanche and Joe of Clyde, sisters Lares Fowler and Twila Cagle, and grandchildren.

B.A. Dutton Lubbock Ina Comanche Funeral Home Comanche Indian Creek Comanche Funeral Hare Dutton Dyears Methodist Church Joe Clyde J. OM Phebbs N.M Dan Lares Fowler Port Payne Ada Twila Cagle Crandchildren Greatcrandedald

Richard Hageman dies at 83 in Beverly Hills

Richard Hageman, famed conductor and Oscar winning composer, died in his sleep at 83 in Beverly Hills. He started piano at six, led Amsterdam Royal Opera at seventeen, later served with Metropolitan Opera and Chicago Civic Opera, and won the 1939 Academy Award for Stagecoach. He became a U.S. citizen in 1915 and lived with his wife Eleanora Ruggeri in California.

Beverly Hills Calif Richard Hageman Leeuwarden Holland Hageman Amsterdam Royal Opera United States The Met Haveman Eleanora Ruggeri Berlin U.S Maurice Emma Netherlands Brussels Belgium Caponsacchi Metropolitan Virginia Shanghai Hotel Imperial America Philadelphia Curtis Institute

Rites Set for Truck Train Accident Victim

Funeral services are planned for George Harvey Watkins 58 killed when his pickup collided with a switch engine at E 50th Street crossing. The Sanders Memorial Chapel will host services at 2:30 p m with pastor John Kershaw of the Peace Tabernacle officiating and burial in Lubbock Cemetery. Watkins a resident of Lubbock for 16 years previously lived in Blanchard Oklahoma and owned Peg s Drive In since 1952. Survived by wife three sons six daughters a brother an accompanying list of relatives and 23 grandchildren. Pallbearers named Carl McKinney Lloyd Blevins Leon Kinder Kenneth Stevens Glen Lambert Wayne Wilson.

George Harvey Watkins Southeast Dr E. 50Th St Quirt Ave Sanders Leon Kinder Kenneth Stevens Glen Lambert Wayne Wilson

R C Kirksey Dies Rites Set

R C Kirksey 81 a Cros by County pioneer and Throckmorton resident died at 9 am Sunday at home after a heart attack. He was a Lorenzo farmer retired from farming and born in Dover Arkansas. Funeral at 6 pm today First Methodist Church Throckmorton Purial at Merriman Funeral Home. Survived by wife Mary two sons Robert F Throckmorton and John M, Lubbock and three grandchildren. Pallbearers named Milton Kirksey J M Kirksey Leon Moore OC L Wright CLCL Kirksey Winston Robertson.

R.C. T Bob Kirksey Crosby County Throckmorton Hirksey Lorenzo Dover Ark First Methodist

College Presidents To Attend Workshop

College presidents from Arkansas Oklahoma New Mexico and Texas will attend a Texas based workshop March 15 146 to discuss evaluating Latin American student admissions and English proficiency. Consultants include Samuel Chavels of the US Information Service and Adolfo Fortier of the college entrance exam boards.

Austin Fromeesas Danusiene Arkansas Oklahoma New Mexico University At Texas Samuel Chavels Information Servier

Seven Hurt In Traffic Mishaps Over Weekend

Seven people sustained injuries in two weekend traffic crashes in the city. Lydia Ann Egbert and Victoria Elaine Torre were hurt in a three car crash near 60th Street and Indiana Avenue. Ted Thompson Michael Ras Walton and Jerry Mahurin were injured in a two car crash at 42nd Street and Avenue A. Williamson and Le Roy Allen Dick were hurt when a car struck a parked vehicle at Avenue H and 4th Street. All treated at Methodist Hospital and released. Fernando Ramirez remained in critical condition and Gumecindo Rivera was in fair condition after a separate Saturday crash that split the car they rode in on Staten Place.

Lydia Ann Egbert 60Th St Victoria Elaine Torre Gates Hall Dist Indiana Ted Thompson 28Th St Michael Ras Walton 42Nd St Jerry Mahurin Wilson Vna Udth St Ave Ports Williamson Sand le Roy Allen Dick Bates Ave. H 4Th St Methodist Hospital Fernando Ramirez Gumecindo L. Rivera

Insurance ad offers policy for those born after 1885

An advertisement invites individuals born after 1885 to apply for a site insurance policy. It promises coverage for life if approved, with no calls or obligations. Tear out and mail name address and birth year to Old American Insurance Co. Kansas City Missouri.

Old American Insurance Co Oak Dept.aia Kansas City

The Missed Members Return to Church

A Texas church faced unpaid pledges from 25 regular absentees. A businessman member contacted each person personally, avoided money talk, and invited them to return. Over six months, 23 paid up and 13 more returned, mainly by weekly handwritten postcards highlighting upcoming sermons.

Whit Rix

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