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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1966

Page

9

Spokesmen Back Water Basin Bill Amid Conditions

Washington AP lawmakers heard support from Upper Colorado River Basin spokesmen for a bill to ease water shortages in the basin, with Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico insisting on a study provision on bringing additional water from other sources. Witnesses stressed the urgency and named projects like Animas La Plata benefiting Colorado and New Mexico communities and economies.

Washington Colorado River Lobor Arizona California Colorado Wyoming Utah New Mexico House Morris Udall D-Ariz Thomas Foley Wendell Wyatt John Saylor R-Pa T. Person J. R. Bingham Upper Basin Commission Saylor Athey Wayne N. Aspinall D-Cole Steve Reynolds Jack House Towaoe John FE. Baker Ignacio William S. Makes SouthwesternWater Conservation District of Philip P. Smith Glenwood Springs Colorado River Water Conservation District Western Colorado

Texans Seek Inclusion of West Texas in Water Plan

Washington report notes Texas Water Development Board plans to ask Congress to add West Texas Panhandle and High Plains to a Colorado River Basin study. Board members Mills Cox Marvin Shurbet and G H Nelson will address the House Interior Committee proposing a regional resources plan to import water from outside Texas to bolster West Texas supplies.

Washington API Joe G. Moore Jr Texas Water Development Board Congress West Texas Panhandle High Plains Colorado River Rocky Mountain Moore U.S. House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee Mills Cox Marvin Shurbet G. H. Nelson West Texas Water Institute Nelson Lubbock Shurbet Petersburg Congressional Secretary of Interior Texas

Rites Set for Mrs Barnes in Levelland Church

Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Trinity Baptist Church for Effie L Barnes 81 a Levelland resident of 37 years who died Wednesday after a lengthy illness in her daughter’s home. Burial at City of Levelland Cemetery. Survivors include two sons two daughters four brothers three sisters eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Levelland Trinity Baptist Church Effie L. Barnes Johnny T Dallas Jimmy D J. R. French Dalton Smith Pasadena Tex Tom Booker Mel Booker Luke Booker I. A. Booker Goldthwaite Decia Huling Azle Lela Geeslin Arthur Voss Hermleigh

Former Area Woman Gladys Burt Funeral Services Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Jola Burt 50 of Kaan are set for 2 p.m. today. A former Post and Dickens County resident, she was killed Monday night in a Broken Arrow Oklahoma auto crash. Officiating ministers are Rev. TD J Peters of Friendship Baptist Close City and Rev. Jimmy McGuire of Trinity Baptist. Burial will be at Girard with graveside rites. Hadman Funeral Home of Post handles arrangements. Survivors include husband two sons a stepdaughter mother three brothers and four pallbearers WoT Childs Thomas Coiss FO oH Sappington Dasid Tsier Darrell Jones and Jack Vastor.

POST Trinity Baptist Church Gladys Jola Burt Kaan Dickens County Burt Broken Arrow Oklo TD. J. Peters Friendship Baptist Church Close City Jimmy McGuire Girard Hadman Funeral Home of Wot Childs Thomas Coiss FO Oh Sappington Dasid ‘Tsier Darrell Jones Jack Vastor

Rites Pending For Mrs Ray

Funeral services are pending at Hammons Funeral Home for Emma Gertrude Ray 77 who died Tuesday at Littlefield Hospital. A Lamb County resident since 1924 she belonged to Sudan Church of Christ. Surviving are Edward Ray four daughters and three sons including Jerry of Sudan plus 23 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Littlefield Hammons Emma Gertrude Ray Littlefield Hospital Lamb County Ray Sudan Calif Alvin Morton Bethel Corvalis Ore Jerry

Rites Planned for Coy W Wheat at Lamesa Church

Coy Wayne Wheat four year old son of Mr and Mrs Johnnie B Wheat of Lamesa dies after brief illness in Methodist Hospital. Services set for 2 p m Friday at Second Baptist Church with Rev Clifton Igo officiating burial in Lamesa Memorial Park. Survivors include parents brother Chris grandparents and two great grandparents.

Lamesa Wayne Wheat Johnnie B. Wheat Clifton Igo Lamesa Memorial Park Cemetery Branon-Philips Funeral Home Aat Methodist Hospital Chris Jessie Honeycutt Larnesa bBo Donexcullo Duncan Okla J. L. Wheat Brownfield J. P. Aslin Ira Honeycutt

Services Today for Mrs. Mamie Smith

Funeral services are set for Mrs Mamie Smith 75 at St Luke s Baptist Church in Lubbock Texas following her death from a heart attack on Friday at Methodist Hospital Rites will be conducted by Stew A L Davis with burial at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park Jamison Funeral Home directs A native of Clarksville she had lived in Lubbock 19 years Survivors include three daughters Laura Harris Everlean Allen and Bessie Mae McGuire of Lubbock three brothers Y Simmons Lubbock Houston Simmons Oakland CA and Arthur Simmons Clarksville five sisters Kila Cherry Lubbock Martha Miller Tennie Edwards both Oakland Hattie Henderson Richmond VA and Deal ie Dickson Carlsbad and 112 grandchildren

Spom St. Luke's Baptist Church Mamie Smith Teak Ave Methodist Hospital A. L. Davis Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park Jamison Lorie Clarksville Smith Lubbock Laura Harris Everlean Allen Bessie Mae McGuire Y.‘J. Simemons Houston

World's Largest Airplane C5A Mockup Unveiled in Georgia

The Air Force unveiled a full scale mockup of the C5A jet transport at Lockheed Georgia plant in Marietta. The model, large enough to include an eight line bowling alley, demonstrates airlift capabilities ahead of the jet's first flight in June 1968. It will carry up to 265000 pounds and 900 passengers in a future commercial version, supporting rapid movement of military units and equipment.

Marietta, Ga UPI Air Force Lockheed Georgia Lockheed Robert Charles Army CIA Thef Coa Lombat CSA

RULES The Shepherd and Nature's Laws for Well Being

The text presents a didactic stance on natural laws for health and temperance. It urges sobriety calm industry and avoidance of anger suggesting self-responsibility for health and wellbeing. The author JULIEN C HYER frames these rules as fate if violated with negative outcomes.

Julien C. Hyer

Funeral services set for John T Griffin 91

John Thomas Griffin 91 died Wednesday in a Littlefield nursing home. Services at 2 p.m. Friday at Hammons Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. D H Mentcomers officiating and burial in Littlefield Cemetery. Survived by wife, five sons Homer Jamesa Littlefield Charley Dulano Calif G B Milpitas Calif Jack from San Antonio. five daughters Nellie Hodges Whitharral Edna Hartley Big Spring Cathryn Mason Charlie Johnnie Davis Lubbock Plumaart Dallas. 65 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Grandsons are pallbearers.

Milpitas Calif Jack San Antonio Nellie Hodges Whitharral Edna Hartley Big Spring Cathryn Mason Charlie Johonny Davis Lubbock Plumaart Dallas

John W. Lain Services Today

John William Lain 76 longtime Ralls resident died Tuesday at Medical Center Hospital Plainview. Funeral at Emma Church of Christ led by James Eubanks with Rex Whinbrough of Lubbock assisting. Burial in Balls Cemetery under Carter Funeral Home. Nephews as pallbearers. Native of Dallas County, Lain lived in South Plains since 1917. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include wife two daughters a brother two sisters five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Ralls Emma Church of Christ John William Lain Medical Center Hospital Plainview James Eubanks Minnister Rex Whinbrough Lubbock Balls Carter Funeral Home Dallas County Lain South Plains

Hubert Finley Rites Pending In City

Hubert Earl Finley aged 50 was found dead in his home about 7 50 am Wednesday An inquest ruled death from a heart attack Justice of the Peace F B Land presiding Services are pending at Rix Funeral Home Finley had worked as a truck driver for C Jones trucking and was believed to have relatives in Elk Hart Wan and Louisiana

Hubert Earl Finley Zenith Ave Justice of the Peace F. BR Land Finley Dess C. Jones Elkhart Wan Louisiana Rix ‘Funeral Home

Bruno C. Ehlers Dies at 87 in Slaton Rites Today

Slaton obituary notes Bruno C. Ehlers aged 87 died at Mercy Hospital at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday. He lived in Slaton since 1924, worked as a railroad employer, and is survived by his wife, one son in Santa Rosa California, two daughters in Hobbs New Mexico and Slaton, a sister in Yorktown, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Rites set for 2 p.m. at Slaton Church of Christ with James Wilbanks officiating. burial in Englewood Cemetery under Williams Funeral Home direction.

James Wilbanks Englewood Williams Funeral Home Ehlers Mercy Hospital New Ulm Austin County Slaton Sk. FL Santa Rosa Calif R. H. Canterbury Hobbs N.aml Marie Williamson Hugo Gohlker Yorktown

Mrs. Jim Cook Rites Slated Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Jim Mittie Cook, 66, are set for 10 a.m. today in Kinedorn Hall with Rev. Horace Dove officiating. Burial will be in City of Lubbock Cemetery under South Plains Funeral Home. Mrs. Cook died at 6 15 a.m. Tuesday in Methodist Hospital. Survivors include her husband, one daughter, three sisters and two brothers.

Jim Mittie Cook Kinedorn Hall Horace Dove City of Lubbock South Plains Funeral Home Coole Methodist Hospital

Psychiatrist warns doctors on amphetamine use risks

Dr. Frederick Lemere of the University of Washington urged cautious amphetamine prescribing for weight loss and fatigue at the American Psychiatric Association meeting. He warned of addiction, personality changes, possible brain damage, and emphasized strict supervision to prevent harm.

Frank Carey Atlantic City Frederick Lemere University of Washington School of Medicine Seattle American Psychiatric Association

Mrs. Ora Clark Services Set in Levelland

Funeral services for Ora Ty Clark 81 a former C boon e resident of Hockley County will be held at 2 p m in George Price Funeral Home Chapel burial will be in Levelland Cemetery Officiating will be Dr W H Cook with survivors including three sons a daughter a sister and five grandchildren and five great grandchildren all listed with California residencies

George Price Ora Ty Clark C'auene Hockley County Clark Lakewood Calif Springtown Fellowship Baptist Church Clavene W. H. Cook First Baptist Church Levelland City of Levelland

Services Pend For Mrs. Petty

Levelland obituary notes the death of Mrs. Petty 60 a longtime Levelland resident who died in a Houston hospital after several weeks illness. She had lived in Levelland since 1926 and was active in First Baptist Church Eastern Star and the Past Matrons Club. Survived by T. O. Petty two sons Olen Ray Petty and Troy Petty Jr a daughter Gloria Mae Huddleston a sister Ivy Needham a brother Grady Holmes and twelve grandchildren.

Levelland George Price Petty Houston First Baptist Church Astern Star T. O. Petty Leveland An Petty Troy Petty Jr Tucson Ariz Gloria Mae Huddleston Odessa Ivy Needham Grady Holmes

Edmond R. Jones Services Set Friday

Funeral services for Edmond Randolph Jones age 82 of Dallas are set for 10 30 a m Friday at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev D L Lowrie officiating Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park under Henderson Funeral Directors Jones died Tuesday night in a Dallas nursing home Born in Palo Pinto he moved to Dallas in 1960 Survivors include four sons Stanley Clowes and Travis all in California Royee of Dallas a daughter Helena Morgan in Fairfax Virginia and nineteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren

Edmond Randolph Jones Dallas Stanley Jones 6Th St Calvary Baptist Church D. L. Lowrie Resthaven Memorial Park Henderson Funeral Jones Palo Pinto Stanley 46Th St Clowes Travis California Royee Helena Morgan Fairfax

Conoco Employee Shot to Death in Houston

In Houston a Continental Oil Co. employee Fred L. Page 27 was shot in the chest and killed in an apartment Wednesday. Henritta Franks Long 27 was charged with murder after surrendering a .22 caliber pistol. A Continental spokesman said Page and Richard E. Moser 27 of Des Moines were at a company training program in Houston.

Houston Fred L. Page Continental Oil Co

Trammel Rites Friday In Aspermont For Frank V

Services for 46 year old Frank V Trammel of Lubbock will be held Friday at 2 30 p m in the Church of Christ at Aspermont with Jack Hill of Abilene officiating Burial will be in Aspermont Cemetery under direction of Littlepage Funeral Home Survivors include a son Frank V Jr of Phoenix four daughters Connie Hiser Diane Wennier Kay and Jo Trammel all of Phoenix five sisters Carl Ahston W H Fisher W A Knighton Cammie McNutt and Mrs Rufus Dunham and two brothers Cecil and W R Trammel with his stepmother Eva Trammel also listed. The body was found at his home around 7 p m Tuesday and death was ruled natural by Justice of the Peace George H McCleskey of Lubbock.

Aspermont Frank V. Trammel Ave. O Lubbock Church of Christ Jack Hill Abilene Aspermont Cemetery Littlepage Funeral Home Sanders Funeral Home Trammel Justice of the Peace George H. McCles Cammie McNutt Rufus Dunham Meridian Cecil Huntsville W. R Swenson Eva Trammel 21St St

Pentecostal Fellowship of North America Convention Planned

The annual Pentecostal Fellowship of North America meeting is set for October 25 to 27 in Raleigh. The fellowship represents about 16,023 churches across Canada and the United States, roughly 1.1 million adult members and nearly 18,500 ministers.

Dunn N.C UPS Pentecostal Fellowship of North America Raleigh Canada United States

Soldier Dies In Jungle On Same Day Letter Arrives

Piedmont Missouri mourns 20 year old Dickie Davis Trinkler killed when a helicopter was shot down in a Vietnamese jungle. His last letter to his parents arrived the same day as news of his death. Trinkler, a former Boy Scout from Bark's Mountain, had planned to leave for Viet Nam but stayed to join replacements. He joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars post on his last home visit and was set to complete his enlistment June 7. His mother reflects on his courage and lack of fear as she honors his service.

Trinkler Viet Nam Richard L. Trinkler Bark’s Mountain Piedmont Clearwater Lake Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars Post VFW Bill Cadet Piedmont Funeral Tinkler Army

Pacific Coast Leads in U.S. Wages Says Encyclopedia

The Encyclopaedia International reports wages are highest in the Pacific Coast states, followed by the Midwest, the Middle Atlantic states, New England, and the South. The finding is summarized from a UPI dispatch in San Francisco.

San Francisco UPI Encyclopedia International United States Pacific Coast Midwest Middle Atlantic New England South

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Columbia River Basin Frederick V. Kroeger Colorado Water Conservation Board Animas-La Plata Durango Silverton Colo Aztec Kirtland Farmington N.M Victor A. Paulek la Plata Mrs. Smith Lockheed Aircaft Marietta The John T. Griffin John W. Lain Hubert Finley Bruno C. Ehlers Bruno C. i Ehlers Slaton Church of Christ Jim Cook Ora Clark Edmond R. Jones Conoco U. S Frank W. Wilson Pentecostal South Pole Ronnie Jones Columbia S.C Antarctica Danelle Della Paolora Boston Navy Yard Danelle Watertown Mass Dickie Davis Trinkler Caprock Center Ruth Bristow Harold Griffith Antiqua Jade Pecan Rico Aha Red Son Furniture North College
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