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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1964
Page
3
A large crowd gathered Monday for the burial of Trish Playwright Brendiin Retian, with a Mass at Spared Heart Church and graveside rites at Naviena Glienesin Cemetery. Relatives and TRA members attended, honoring a life devoted to liberty despite dangers, as Behan and Matthew Seill were named among mourners.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Dane Tew, 83, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Nazarene Church in Grassland with Rev. Campbell officiating and Rev. Yates assisting. Burial will follow in Grassland Cemetery under White Funeral Home direction. Mrs. Tew died Monday at Tahoka Hospital after a period of illness. She was born in Albertville Alabama and came to Lenin County 37 years ago. Survived by husband Alexander Tew. four daughters and three sons. a brother and a sister. 15 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Grandsons to serve as pallbearers.
Documents filed in the U S district clerk's office outline evidence and three witnesses for the defendants in the redistricting case. Menton J. Murray Abraham Kazen Jr and Robert E Johnson are named as witnesses. The hearing seeks a delay until after the 1954 elections and will involve discussion of court rulings on reapportionment.
Mr and Mrs Odell C Herman of S24 44th St will leave Thursday to visit their daughter Cindi at Judson School in Scottsdale Arizona accompanying their other daughter Terry and friend Sus Sharp 3214 44th St They plan to return to Lubbock after the Easter holidays Stan Foster of Oklahoma City will address the Texas Tech chapter of the American Institute of Interior Designers on Applications and Uses of Lighting at a public meeting at pm today in the conference room of Fields Co 1611 41 Br Fiton Plawman 2702 Ath St remained in satisfactory condition late Monday night after stomach surgery at Methodist Hospital Plowman an insurance agent and longtime Lubbock resident entered the hospital March
Diplomatic talks between South Viet Nam and Cambodia were postponed after an attack on a frontier village killed two Cambodians. The setback did not dampen optimism from South Viet Nam’s delegation and Cambodian leaders about future negotiations to resolve border issues ahead of a Geneva conference.
ALPA says more than 2 percent of its 14 000 members will retire in the next decade prompting a need for replacements. The survey shows 26 percent of active pilots are at least 45, with mandatory retirement at 60. over 8 000 will reach retirement age in 20 years. Airlines, notably United, have launched aggressive recruitment as the average member age rises to 40.3 from 32.9 in 1958.
Services for Mrs. G C Tubbs 73 of Floydada will be at 3 p m Wednesday at First Baptist Church Floydada conducted by Rev F C Bradley burial in Floydada Cemetery under Harmon Funeral Home. She died March 19 in Seringtton Ohio survivors include daughter Mrs Ross J Clark of New Carlisle Ohio two brothers and a sister two grandchildren and three other grandchildren. Embassy Open Mexico City UPI new U S embassy here second largest in the world will be opened April 14 with official dedication set for May a late delegation from Washington expected
One person remained in critical condition after a wreck near Woodlawn. Richard B. McNeil, a southwest Lubbock resident, was still critical. Two women from Dumas, Mrs. Albert Samuels and Mrs. Hazel Blyth, were in satisfactory condition. Ceemmin Gullepier of Lubbock was in satisfactory condition after a cotton field crash on EM Route 49 Sunday afternoon.
John J. Hasson of Lubbock died in a local convalescent home Monday. Funeral services will be at Ford Memorial Chapel First Baptist Church with Rev. J T Bolding and Rev. Jack Peacock officiating. Burial at City of Lubbock Cemetery under Sanders Funeral Home direction. He came to Lubbock from Alford in 1938 and ran a service station before retirement. Survived by two sons Isolite R Hasson and Richard C Hasson and five grandchildren.
In Boston a seven year old boy refused to answer whether he wished to live with his mother or father invoking self incrimination. Judge John Vic Mahoney observed the scene smiling as the judge noted the boy’s behavior during custody deliberations. The boy’s ten year old sister had cried and gave no answer. The father had custody in a 1980 divorce and seeks to regain custody.
The text recounts Jesus observing a poor widow giving two mites, the scribes questioning His authority over tribute, and His travels through the temple courts. Greek visitors are noted as he preaches about the widow's mite before departing for Bethany.
Funeral services for Barnett Ross Ellis 69 will be at 2 p.m. at Anton Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Watson and Rev. Daryy Lavender officiating. Masonic graveside rites are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Redtop Community near Sortie Ines under McChure Funeral Home direction. Ellis died Sunday at Medical Arts Hospital after residing with nephew Joe McGowan in Anton. He came to Anton six years ago from Dallas. Pallbearers are James Ellis E S Stradley Douglas Teague Wayne McLarty Troy Reed and Herb Sudduth.
Longtime area resident Mrs Brittian died Monday at West Texas Hospital following a decade of rent issues at 1507 77th Street. Services are set at Quiteque Cemetery under Roberts Funeral Home direction. She previously lived in Quitaque 20 years and was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include sisters Mrs Mattie McSpadden and Mrs Susie Steel and Mrs Billie Panner, plus three brothers J R McSpadden Frank McSpadden and Leo McSpadden. Local arrangements under Franklin Bartley Funeral Home.
Mrs W D Kirkpatrick 62 of Petersburg died Sunday morning in a Roswell hospital. Services at 2 30 PM today at First Baptist Church Petersburg with Rev Russell Poxue officiating. Burial in Petersburg Cemetery under Lemons Funeral Home. Survived by husband two daughters three sons, father Joe S Hill, and 15 grandchildren.
Mrs. Bailey dies after lengthy illness at Permian General Hospital. A resident of Andrews for 14 years she was a housewife and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Survivors include husband Gerald M. Bailey two sons two daughters four sisters and three brothers. Funeral held at Our Lady of Lourdes with burial at East Greenwood Cemetery Weatherford under Cotten-Bratton Funeral Home arrangements.
D M Mark Colm 90 pioneer rancher of Lea County died at an Albuquerque hospital after a long illness. Services will be held Wednesday at French-Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Albuquerque with burial in an Albuquerque cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Henry Morgan and three grandchildren, brother The Loving ton, sisters Mrs F John son and Miss Ida Collum, all of Albuquerque or Muleshoe, and 15 great grandchildren.
Chester A. Marks 66 dies at his Clovis home after 55 years local residence He founded Marks Type and Iron Co with his son Services set for 2 30 p m today at First Church of the Nazarene with Rev R C Gunstream and Rev J Paul Tuckler officiating Burial in Lawn Haven Memorial Park under C V Steed Funeral Home direction Surviving: wife Lora son Howard D Marks daughter Mrs Cleth Muse two sisters Mrs Fay Amarillo and Mrs Cre Martin Silver City NM five grandchildren and two great grandchildren
Graveside rites for William Kyle Brinsfield infant son of Mr and Mrs G W Brinsfield Jr Matador will be at 10 am today at East Motmd Cemetery. The Rev Roy Patterson of First Methodist Church will officiate. Burial under Seigler Funeral Home. The child died at 8:20 am Monday at Stanley Hospital. Survivors include parents paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs G W Brinsfield Matador maternal grandparents Robert W Ellis Dimmitt and Mrs Virginia Hickman Crosbyton
Services for Mrs. Veda Ballard 59 of Stamford will be at First Baptist Church in Paint Creek at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs Ballard formerly ran Veda's camp at Lake Stamford and is survived by daughter Shirley Mickler of Stamford and two grandchildren.
In Fort Worth police say Jayme Brooks 32 a former FAA worker and cab driver admitted firing a 32 caliber pistol at Charles M Brooks II after a dispute over a $1.15 fare. Brooks died from a back neck wound as the incident occurred near a tavern. Brooks's wife and sister-in-law described the aftermath and the suspect's confused statements.
Mrs Avvis Williams a 57 year old Ranger resident died at 6 50 p m Monday at University Convalescent Home. She leaves three sons Miley Jr Ted and Burl three daughters Mrs James Wright Doris Williams and Mrs Aubrey Ensley six grandchildren and three sisters and four brothers. Funeral arrangements are pending with a Ranger funeral home and local arrangements by Rix Funeral Home.
Funeral services for J R Tate a 69 year old Fairfield resident and father of two will be held at 2 90 pm today in Fairfield Burial will follow in a Fairfield cemetery He died at 3 30 am Monday at Fairfield Hospital after about five months illness He is survived by Mrs L Glazenet and James R Tate Sr of Lubbock Fairfield near Houston
Rosa Lemons Onley 82 former Tennessee resident died in Lubbock Texas after moving there four months ago. Body to be sent to Oldfield Tennessee for Wednesday Methodist service with burial at Oldfield Cemetery. Local arrangements by Rix Funeral Home with Sudbury Funeral Home directing in Halls Tennessee. Survived by daughter Pearl Walton and three sons including W N Onley and W David Onley plus numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Services for Mrs W E Yancy will be held at 10 50 a m Wednesday at Greenwood Funeral Chapel Fort Worth Rev Charles Hroadhurst of Hale Center First Baptist Church will officiate Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery Mrs Yancy died Monday at High Plains Hospital She had lived in Hale Center since 1958 Survivors include two sons Paul J Brownfield and Ralph P Fort Worth three daughters Mrs O A Triplett Hale Center and Mrs Clara Shultz Dallas Mrs Fannie Ashley Dallas five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren Nephews will be pallbearers
George Saigling 73 longtime Plainview official will be buried in Plainview after services at First Methodist Church. He died Monday in Dallas after hip surgery from a fall. Survivors include brother Charles Saigling and sister Celestine Reager.
Hobbs observes the funeral of Thomas Edward Todd known as Tom Todd a long time local businessman. He died after a lengthy illness and services will be held at 2 p m today at St Christopher s Episcopal Church with burial in Prairie Haven Cemetery. Todd founded a local machine works in 1937 and was a Mason and church member. Survivors include his wife Mary son Thomas E Todd Jr a daughter Mrs Joe Errol Hobbs his parentsMr L Todd of Dallas two brothers and four grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.
Mrs Pearl Tims 52 a longtime Lubbock resident died Sunday at 6 24 pm. Funeral services are at 2 pm today at the Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr Melvin Ratheal pastor of Trinity Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park under funeral home direction.
Funeral arrangements for Elizabeth Lewis 79 of Reese Village are pending with Brice Funeral Home Three Rivers after she died Monday at 3 05 am in West Texas Hospital. Former Oakville resident she was in a pioneer ranching family. Survivors include daughter Mrs David W Davis sister Mrs Mary Stevenson Johnson City and a grandchild plus three great grandchildren. Local arrangements are under Sanders Funeral Home.
Slayton Falkner, 60, died on arrival at Clovis Memorial Hospital at 2 p.m. Monday after an apparent heart attack. He lived in Clovis since 1999 and was a retired railroad conductor. Services are pending at C VeSteed Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife Ramona, two daughters Mrs Jameson of Clovis and Mrs Huson of Dodge City Kan, and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. W. M. Ross 83 of 3409 46th St will be held at 3 30 p m today at Serean Baptist Church The Rev Gaylor Bartlett former pastor will officiate with the current pastor Rev Hubert Keith ey assisting Burial will be in Lubbock City Cemetery Sanders Funeral Home in charge Mrs Ross a pioneer Lubbock resident died Sunday She had lived here 73 years since moving in 1891 with her parents Mr and Mrs J K Caraway Survivors include three brothers Rob Caraway Con Caraway and Sid Caraway and a sister Mrs Velma Warlick in Eugene Oregon
Craveside funeral services for Alvis E Summers age 50 of 1515 College Ave will be today. Summers a resident of Lubbock since 1954 died Sunday. Survivors include son Johnny Summers daughter Cheryl Summers mother Mrs Bess Summers two brothers Cal and Milt Summers. Funeral arranged by Rix Funeral Home in Lubbock.
Services for Chris Carruth aged 48 are set for Meadow Methodist Church with Rev. Weldon Rives officiating, burial at Meadeny Cemetery under Franklin Bartley Funeral Home. Carruth, a World War I veteran and former Good pasture Grain & Co. comptroller, died after a two day hospitalization. He leaves a wife, a son Michael Carruth in Oakland, a stepson Bill Exc, and several siblings in Meadows and Fort Worth.
Funeral services for Jesse Marion Chowning age 65 will be at 2 p.m. today at Truscott Methodist Church with Rev. Kent Marrs officiating assisted by Rev. F. D. Hawkins. Burial in Truscott Cemetery under Wiemack Funeral Home Crowell guidance. Survivors include wife, father J W Chowning, son Marion Chowning of Truscott, daughter Mrs Helen Whittaker Tahoka, brother H C Chowning Lubbock, sister Mrs H P Gillespie Truscott and five grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lizzie Nail will be held at 2 p m today at the Rix Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Scott F Mitchells officiating. Burial is in City of Lubbock Cemetery. Mrs Nail died at home Sunday after moving to Lubbock in 1953 from Vernon. Survivors include her husband T V Nail a daughter Shirley Ann Maxwell of Lubbock five sisters and five brothers and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Bertha Burkhart, 79, a former Lubbock resident now in McKinney, died Friday in a Bonham nursing home. Services were held Sunday at Turrentine Jackson Funeral Chapel in McKinney with burial at Highland Cemetery. Born in Arkansas, she lived in Collin County before moving to Yaibbook, was a Methodist member, survived by son D. B. Burkhart Plano, daughter Hazel Mullins McKinney, brother C. E. Dowgar Worforth, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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