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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1973
Page
5
Obituaries and funeral notices report the funerals for Mike L. Badillo of Olton at St Joseph's Catholic Church with burial at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park, and the death of Verna Belle Carson of Olton at Heritage House in Plainview. Additional notices cover B F Chessher of Seguin, Mrs Haddock of Hobbs, and a youth funeral at Sacred Heart Church in Littlefield with local funeral homes arranging services.
Gravesite services for Randy Cox aged year old in Levelland Cemetery at 3 p m Sunday with Rev Weldon Stephenson of Levelland officiating. He died Friday in Fort Worth at St Josephs Hospital after a lengthy illness. George Price Funeral Home Levelland in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs J W Cox of Denton a brother Buddy Keen of the home and grandparents Mr and Mrs J W Cox Sr of Odessa and Mrs Mary La Lant Lis of Levelland.
Obituary notice details Betty Field's death and funeral at a New Mexico church. It lists survivors including siblings and in laws, names relatives in Delaware and Topeka, and mentions a large family network. The fragment notes locations such as Por es NM and Topeka with various surnames.
The infant Leon Schrier is welcomed by parents Emeril and wife after birth services. The Navy Pacific Survisors note support from extended family including sister Saaie of Olton and grandparents Mr and Mrs Hoy Phurman of Olton and Mr and Mrs Gordor Thomas of Olton.
The article notes the death of Trevino child of Meo and Mr te Treva at age 10 in Foveral Sida after a facial injury from a strike. The report mentions Mrs. Ann B21 rd St Lahhock Wisconsin as related contact.
Local TV station airs a 10 PM broadcast asking parents about their children’s whereabouts and behavior. The feature references old ballads and historical plights of youths led astray and mentions Sam 16 11 and themes of drinking and wandering boys.
Mrs. Mary Frances Hoover of Spur dies in Lubbock at University Conva lescent Center. Services set for 2:30 PM at Spur Church of Christ with Herbert Gipson and Robert Teague officiating. Burial in Spur Cemetery. She lived in Dickens County 1916 to 1923, survived by three daughters, two sons, a brother, 87 grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Burial at Spur Cemetery. Campbell Funeral Home of Spur handles arrangements.
The Rev MeClesky Olton, a 70 year old farmer minister of the Assembly of God here, died at home in Idaho. Services will be Monday at First Church with Rev Woofer Bat officiating. Interment in Olton Cemetery directed by Parerans Finer. Survived by daughter Mrs Ballo Tie Spengs, Glenn Bary and four sisters. many listed relatives.
Funeral arrangements set in Coleman with burial at Voss. Survivors include wife Annie Ledford of Lubbock, five sons across Texas and Minnesota, seven grandchildren, and multiple stepsons. Whitehead was a World War I veteran, Elks and Freemason, and a Methodist.
Mrs. Bessie Zuber 61 of Littlefield died Friday morning at Medical Arts Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at Hammons Funeral Home Chapel with Rev N Tucker officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park in Littlefield. Survives include daughter Mrs. Mary Howell and four brothers Noel Fred A G Fred Dan Fred and a sister Mrs. Marie Lewis, all of various locations.
Lex Barker, best known as Hollywood’s Tarzan, collapsed and died on New York City’s East Side. The 53 year old actor had long been associated with the jungle hero and left behind a past marriage and children.
City schools honor students at Friday ceremonies. Danforth and outstanding scholar awards named for Lubbock High and Slaton students. Citizenship and hall of fame honors given to numerous pupils with scholarships and awards across multiple campuses.
A Texas Legislature proposal aims to authorize a five member interim committee to study state supported universities in West Texas. Introduced by Rep. Snyder and others, the panel would report by January 1970 on feasibility and objectives, reporting options to the legislature.
Hobbs chamber of commerce officials announce relocation from the Holiday Inn building on North Turner Street to a new office at the Hebbs Chamber in Comaveret. Official opening set for Tuesday with a luncheon at Pier Cafeteria in Beadmoor Shopping Center.
The Gost News Quartet from Amarillo will sing at Faith Love Chapel Sunday night. Lead singer Travis Bailey fronts the group, performing in the 7 pm service at the chapel near Highway 87. A church public address system was reported stolen, with entry through a west-side window. a lighted mi ccophone sil speakers were among the missing items. Phenent Maya, patient at Methodist Hospital, remains in critical condition from Friday’s accident near Ik. An Arthritis Foundation auxiliary meeting is planned for 7:20 pm Monday at the Reddy Room, Monterey Center, focusing on education, crafts, and games to aid charities. For more info call Mrs. Myin Riawers or Mrs. Mabey Peel.
A 16 year old Floydada youth, Jaimy Hidson, died after a shooting at his residence. Sheriff Bud Rainey reports a younger brother present. initial details indicate a shotgun incident. The injured youth was airlifted by a DPS helicopter to Lubbock for treatment.
Mayor Turner accuses Texas Tech leaders of stalling Indiana Avenue extending through the campus a major seven lane route. He cites Regents delays and alleges misled citizens while detailing a chronology from 1968 to 1973 and warning that delays threaten a $1.71 million project and a 12 month timetable.
In Bethel Alaska a cowless town for years the children viewed a 1.31 million pound Holstein named Alaska Revelation Ry an flown on a DCH cargo plane. The town raised funds for the $500 freight bill and a week’s board for the cow owned by the University of Alaska Agricultural Experimentation in Palmer. Bethel plans milking lessons and butter making as Apollo’s visit educates youths about cattle farming in a short Alaska summer.
Obituaries note the deaths of Charles S. Revers 89 of Rogers NM at Newell Holiday House in Lubbock pending services at Franklin-Bartley. Also Thomasa Castillo 10 daughter of Agcila Castillo with services at St Patrick Church and burial at Peaceful Gardens Memorials Park Jamison Funeral Home. Charles E Walker 91 father of Mrs Newman of S110rd St burial at Montrose Cemetery in Greenville. Hereford resident Robertson Bay Word tt Will be buried at Hereford First United Methodist Church with graveside at Clarendon Cemetery Gililland Watson in charge. Ward died at Hereford hospital following sudden illness.
Brattleboro Vermont workers including Ray Mariani say a cup of coffee saved a life during a factory fire caused by an explosion in a paint and lacquer area. The blast occurred near Mariani’s workstation. no injuries were reported and firefighters controlled the blaze in about an hour.
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