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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1962
Page
7
Spokesman for the prosecutor's office says Wilhelm Heuchert, head of Bonn police political section, was arrested. The charges were not disclosed. In Brussels, a wholly owned U.S. company formed in Belgium will buy and sell TV and radio programs.
A catalog entry lists shadow panel parts sized 32 to 44 with a price of 4.00. The item appears to be an automotive or hardware component, possibly used for interior trim or paneling. Vendor or brand not specified.
W Averell Harriman pressed Laos royal government toward renewed consultations among three warring factions aimed at peace. He urged backing for a coalition neutralist regime and noted U S support as he prepared to depart for Bangkok after meetings with Deputy Prime Minister Phoumi Nosavan.
A quirky letter from Peggy McIntosh a seven year old girl prompts a public debate as Manhattan official Ed Dudley moves to demolish the National Guard Armory on Park Avenue for a housing project. Peggy and her sisters write about horses including 60 polo ponies and 85 police horses guarding the armory in a child’s plea to save the site.
Two men were injured when a car overturned on a highway near Lubbock. The driver Leroy Osbane and passenger Finis Wright were taken to Methodist Hospital in serious condition but later released after treatment.
Swiss scientist Auguste Piccard who with his son Jacques pioneered deep sea descent and stratosphere flights died at 78. He built a steel bathyscaphe and achieved record depths and altitudes, shaping balloon and ocean exploration. He earned honors from many universities and helped advance high altitude and deep sea research.
Doyle Wayne Williams 24, former Plainview resident, died in a one car crash seven miles southwest of Pampa. Funeral services set for 2 am Tuesday at Plainview First Baptist Church with Dr. Roy McClung officiating. Burial in Plainview Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his parents, two sisters, and relatives in Plainview and Grandfall.
Tahoka prepares services for Alberta Powers 73 Anson former county resident and state representative died after a heart attack Burial set at Anson Cemetery under Lawrence Funeral Home direction Also listed are multiple funeral services for James Madison Sizemore 77 Hobbs James Kerry Kinbrough 66 Ralls and Clarence C Ramsey 45 along with other local services for Stice vis vises and Lubbock area resident memorials.
More than 2000 Cursillistas from the Amarillo and San Angelo Diocese gathered at the Fair Park Coliseum for the 25th Christian course. Jorge Moreno chaired the event with 13 priests and the Amarillo bishop present, plus a Boys Town Monterey chorus directed by Rev. Alvarez. The movement, started in Spain and brought here by Rev. Quintero, aims to translate into English and spread among local churches.
James Mears won first place in a Mackenzie Park apple box derby hosted by the Lubbock Texans model airplane club. Creations were built from a crate and flown five laps under remote control, with James Howard, 13, finishing second in 22 minutes aided by his brother David.
Funeral arrangements were pending at Rix Funeral Home for Mrs. James C Carle 53 of 2101 31st St who died in Denver Colorado. She formerly owned Decorators Studio and Jobbers Supply Co and was daughter of late Lubbock residents Mr and Mrs W P Florence. Survivors include three sisters and two brothers with addresses in Overton Cape Canaveral and Reims.
Mrs. Ella M. Daniel of Shallowater died at 5 45 AM Sunday at Methodist Hospital Lubbock. Rites set Tuesday at Shallowater Church of Christ with J T Conch officiating. Burial in Smyer Cemetery under Rix Funeral Home of Lubbock. Survived by five daughters and three sons, plus a brother and 13 grandchildren. Pallbearers listed with honorary names.
G W Smith 7 of 2712 Fordham died at 11 p m Saturday at Methodist Hospital. Services at 4 p m today at Broadway Church of Christ Chapel with Horace Coffman officiating. Burial in Lub bork City Cemetery. Survived by wife a son Dennis Ray daughter Ger Wynette two stepsons Lind and Chuck Stratton two brothers A and Smith and one sister Mrs Ottis Light and Mrs Charity Hicks. Pallbearers Hershel Pryor Sam Bingham G R Damron Leon Light J B Pointer and Gone Gardenhire.
Miss Levege Thomason five of Hale Center died at 6 pm Sunday in Sloan's Nursing Home Lubbock. Services were at 3 pm today in Hale Center First Baptist Church with Rev. Tommie Allen officiating. Burial will be in Knoxville Tennessee. Lemons Funeral Home in charge. A Tennessee native she came to Hale Center in 1922 and was a member of Hale Center First Baptist Church. Survivors include nephew Lee Thomason and two sisters Mrs Callie Belle Jones and Mrs Rosa White of Hale Center.
Funeral arrangements were pending Sunday night at Rix Funeral Home for Alfonso Munoz 45 who died after a heart attack at his home He was dead on arrival at Methodist Hospital at 3 50 pm Survivors include his wife Josephine and four children Emilio Joe Daniel Linda Rachel and Lydia Rebecca Munoz all of the home
Sheriff's deputies arrested a year old Lubbock County youth as a suspect in the burglary of Field's Dry Goods in Shallowater. Two pistols and cash register key reported missing. a panel knocked from a rear door. Loot was recovered. A separate Lubbock burglary involved cigarettes cough drops and candy valued at 31.82 taken from Altomera Drivern 20 First after a window broke.
A reflective devotional piece based on Luke 12 20 urging readers to evaluate their stewardship. It portrays a farmer whose wealth and storage plans are interrupted by sudden death and emphasizes personal accountability for what God provides. The verse frames the moral: one must decide how to use entrusted goods before life ends.
Crosbyton obituary for Flora Edith Ferrell 58 of Marysville California who died at the home of S J Griffin near McAdoo. Funeral service 10 20 a m at King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Carlton Thompson of Crosbyton First Methodist officiating. Burial Tuesday in Marysville. Survivors include daughter Mrs Darrell Jones five brothers and one sister and four grandchildren.
Resthaven Memorial Park hosted a 4 p.m. Sunday graveside service for Kathryn Lenaumon infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sturley Lenamon of 2007 Ave M. The infant died at 4:15 a.m. Survivors include sister Cindy and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Leramon Premont and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Watkins. Rix Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
The Folketing Finance Committee approved a $13,500 allotment to the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to support a campaign encouraging voluntary contributions to aid less developed countries.
The Federal Trade Commission announced an investigation into advertisements selling southern home sites. FTC official Daniel Murphy warned many ads contain misrepresentations and some verge on fraud. He urged northern investors to visit properties personally before buying.
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