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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1975
Page
6
In Tristay AL a burial notice honors a family with a daughter and two sons named Ramses and Das and references a church connection and a friend named Vyas. The text lists mourners and mentions a travel path toward Neagastie with dates omitted.
Obituary fragments mention Meacham and Melton families with burial in Grady Cemetery and services at First Chapel. The text lists survivors including spouse children and siblings, plus funeral home details and memorial arrangements in Portales and Levelland areas.
Katherine Jones, 38, of Santa Rosa, longtime resident, died after a long illness. She leaves a husband and other relatives. The memorial service will be held Monday officiated by the local pastor. She had lived in the area for 28 years and was a member of the community.
Obituary notices report services and deaths including Sime mat carvid Dunas of Dumas residence held at First Baptist Church Ogla with Abercrombie officiating. Also listed are Erick Demeter and Morrison as directors in Dumas, and Mrs Hazel Bennett 62 of Seminole whose funeral is today in Ole Funeral Home Chapel and burial in Seminole Cemetery. Blancac Yer SL formerly of Spur died in San Bernardino with services at Church of Christ in Spur and burial in Spur Cemetery. Mrs Collier died in San Bernardino last Tuesday.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mrs Rumback and names like Rebekar Lodyr and Helen with ties to local orders. The text places an event at a hospital after a fight, with vague references to organizations and a family member.
Obituary notice for Thomas, longtime resident of Lubbock, died Wednesday. Funeral services at Font Memorial Chapel with JEL Alexander officiating and burial under direction of the Funeral Home. Survived by five daughters Vickie Meverly Patricia and others, three sons, three sisters, and three brothers. pallbearers listed as Bibbs Brown Jackson Hutor Yates Pebby Wi.
Fragmented OCR reports deaths and services for Raymond Moon and Mary Cox, detailing Plainview and Lamesa connections. Burial plans set in Stanton Cemetery. Survivors listed include spouses and children. additional items reference a suspect bond and burglary case involving a 19 year old.
Dennis Karl Shipman, 17, of 3808 Gt St. was charged with burglary for an early Friday break‑in at Snowhite Bakery. Russell Dean Garrison, 28, of 1316 was charged with theft of a pickup belonging to Buddy Baldridge parked on Avenue N Monday. bond not set for Garrison.
A funeral notice lists Bob Ford 21 of Seminole as to be held at Singletonton Funeral Home. Ford was among U S Air Force personnel killed in a helicopter crash in Thailand on Tuesday, the DHS confirms.
United Brands faced bribery allegations tied to payments in Honduras and Costa Rica. A Honduran inquiry seeks prosecutions based on evidence from a parliamentary committee and a Wall Street Journal report alleging multi nation payouts. Costa Rica and regional partners debate tax policy amid the turmoil.
A Lubbock man reported being robbed of his watch and ring in a hospital parking lot Friday morning after a stranger warned him not to move. He was told to sit in his car and was threatened with a gun before the suspect fled. The victim later found his wallet missing and drove home to call police.
A coin show is set for today at KoKo Palace. An 1819 gold piece and other rarities will be displayed, with admission charged at the door.
The federal program for miners and widows to receive black lung benefits faces a growing backlog as claims pile up. Courts report years long delays with thousands of complaints from West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Ohio. Congress liberalized the act in 1971 but processing and transcript delays persist, prompting lawsuits against the government.
Mrs. Bessie Grege aged 88 was found dead in her front room Friday morning by the mailman at Post Speria. Justice of the Peace Riley Robe visur notes natural causes. Gravesite services were held Friday at Terrare Comet with Rev. Geni Reese of the First Baptist Church officiating. Funeral arrangements were handled by Hudmai Funeral Home. Survivors include a son and two daughters, Mrs. Gaidwr Park of California and Mrs. Dorothy Port, and nine grandchildren.
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