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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1972
Page
5
Weather notes report a sighting of a twister in Georgia amid rising temperatures. The forecast calls for warmer conditions with pea and apple blossoms mentioned, alongside routine regional weather updates and hazards.
Roy Rutherford, formerly of Seagraves, died Wednesday after a long illness. He worked at a carbon plant in Seagraves and moved to Oregon eight years ago. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife Ada Belle, a daughter Miss A Edwards of Central Point, Oregon, two sons Billy Claude of Eagle Point and George of Fort Worth, and several grandchildren.
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Funeral services for Joe BE Rowlett were held at 7 am at South Seminole Baptist Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery. He had lived in Gaines County the past 15 years after moving from Wilburgzer County and was involved in wholesale poultry business. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, two grandchildren, and several siblings.
Levelland north Texas community mourns as funeral services are planned for a local woman. The obituary notes survived by daughters Joan Thomasen and others, with extensive family ties in Levelland and nearby towns.
Graveside services are set for Tristan Child, son of Mr and Mrs Fran Child. He died at 125 Himy. Rev Rex Nachel will officiate at Sacred Heart Patel Church. Burial in Plainviews Cemetery under Lengas Funeral Homes. He is survived by parents two brothers and several relatives.
Dr Mary Traweek Potter died in Houston late Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 3 p m Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Matador with Rev Bob Potter and Rev Douglas Gossett officiating. Burial at East Mound Cemetery under Seigler Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband Vincent and brothers Albert and Howard Traweek, and sister Mrs Ralph Docklendortz.
The body of John Fulford, a farmer and rancher, will lie in state at Brownfield before services in Lubbock. The Rev Jim Sharp of New Pased United Methodist Church will officiate the funeral at Methodist church. Survivors include his wife four daughters and a son. He served in World War I and farmed in Lakeview West Pont and Wells communities.
Miss Sue Glenn 82 died after long illness at Panview nursing home. Funeral service at First Baptist Church with Rev Gene Jopin officiating. Burial at Fast direction of Seigier Funeral. Native of Georgia, she moved to Matador in 1900 and worked 40 years for the YWCA, living in Arkansas Colorado Nebraska Minnesota Kansas and Texas before returning to Matador. Survivors: four sisters Amy Gilenn J. J. Woodruff Hattie Bouldin Carolyn Metcalf.
Edd Koff 72 died Wednesday in a Lubbock convalescent home. Funeral at 2 pm today at First Baptist Church in Tatum with Dr. Doyle Winters officiating. Burial in Tatum Cemetery under Smith-Rogers Funeral Home Lovington. Survivors include daughter Mrs Jimmie Roach of Tatum son Waynedd of Kingman Arizona brother Bryan Shamrock sister Mrs Dalah Austin Shamrock and six pallbearers listed.
The Odessa Jaycees third annual rattlesnake hunt starts with 1 pm registration at Barn 6 Hetor County Coliseum. Registration runs until 6 pm ashunters gather this afternoon, with the event continuing through Sunday. Several thousand snakes expected. snakes sold at 20 cents per pound, cooked and served Sunday.
Dr Edwin Eugene McClure 47 of 620 23rd St died about 10 20 pm Wednesday at St Mars of the Plains Hospital after five days hospitalization. Funeral services Saturday at St Pauls on the Plains Episcopal Church with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Survivors include wife Juanita two sons Richard and James of Lubbock a step son Neal Hanslik of New York a step daughter Elizabeth Hanslik his mother Mrs H C McClure of Dallas two sisters Mrs Lewis Johnson of Jacksboro and Mrs Edith Mughett of Dallas.
Sanez Services for Mameriillo Sanez, 67, of Hartford Ave, will be held Saturday at 10 30 a m at Jelesia EK Buen Pastor in Beeville. The Rev Frank Garcia will officiate. Sanez died Thursday in Methodist Hospital and will be buried at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park with Henderson Funeral Directors handling arrangements. He was a native of Heeville, resident of Lubbock four years, and a retired farm laborer. He is survived by Candida Sanez of the home and 3 sons Santo Thomas and Rudy, plus 5 daughters and 24 grandchildren. Also noted is the death of George Evans Simmons, 73, a noted southern journalist, in New Orleans.
Graveside services for Garrett George Martin 18 of 305 Ave W will be at 10 a m Monday at City of Lubbock Cemetery under Rix Funeral Directors. He died Thursday at Methodist Hospital after a gunshot at a service station on University Ave. He moved to Lubbock July 197? Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs Jose Martin of Oy Ave W, brothers Larry and David, sisters Gloria Garcia and Janett Ann Williams, and two half sisters Donna and Brenda Martin.
Henry Watkins Jr. died Wednesday in Midland Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Services will be at 2000 pm Saturday at Lee Street Church of Christ with minister L. A. Alexander officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery under Thomas Funeral direction. Survivors include his mother and stepfather Mrs. and Mr. Willie Williams of Midland and two sisters Mrs. Lara Robinson and Nicki Williams, both of Midland.
Services are pending with Sanders Funeral Home for Andy Abbott 19 of 5211 Acuff Road who died about 9 30 p m Thursday in West Texas Hospital He was a native of Jaibbock and a student at Lubbock State School Survivors include his parents Jake and Mrs Abbott and two brothers Dave and John Bass
The U S Selective Service announced the year’s first draft call under a Uniform National Call, assigning lower numbers for April and May. The move aims to equalize nationwide inductions and reduce local board uncertainty as Vietnam era withdrawals shape manpower needs. A May follow up depends on quota progress.
Services for Mrs Laura Bell LaFon 90 of Littlefield are set for 2 30 p m today at Hammens Funeral Home Chapel The AMHERST born woman died at South Plains Hospital in Amherst Wednesday night Burial will be in Boro Cemetery She lived in an Amherst nursing home three years Survived by three sons Bin Merced Ben Redondo Beach J T Littlefield three daughters Mrs Brandon Littlefield Mrs Vina Mae Isabel Paducah Mrs Helen Davis Clovis NM plus 19 grandchildren 34 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren
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