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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1966

Page

3

Johnson Taps Eugene Locke for Ambassador to Pakistan

President Johnson nominates Eugene Locke of Dallas as US ambassador to Pakistan, drawing criticism from Sen Ralph Yarborough who questions Locke s diplomatic credentials and the selection process. Yarborough says the Pakistan issue requires broad knowledge and notes the nomination was sent to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for review.

Blanche Sears Washington Ashington President Johnson John Connally Ralph Yarborich HatnipRy Atatecor Helen Nner Stone Na Eon Jeter Vartonaieh I India Pakestan Mendy Senate Rmto Foreign Relations Committee Yarborugh Tos Tecke Johnson Eadward Clurb Austin

Locke Named New Pakistan Ambassador and Dallas Leader

Eugene Locke, a native of Dallas and former chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee, is tapped as ambassador to Pakistan. The Navy intelligence officer and lawyer built a diversified business career with holdings in several states and abroad, and led Texas energy and royalty groups before entering diplomatic service.

Boeke John Connally Esas Locke Connally Chaiman State Democrate Executive Committee Connady Adele Neely Comanche National Democratic Computers Tes Dallas Tacke The University Texas Ent of and Reale Investments Georgia Alabama Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Games Association Ctiprof

Man Dies In Crash Here At Loop Overpass

The South Plains fatality of 1968 occurred when Gerald Warner was killed in a four lane road wreck at the Lavelland Loop overpass. Jett Tate of Ellis reported the crash. officers and an insurance adjuster investigated as Warner’s body was prepared for transport to Stanton Nebraska. He is survived by wife Nina, mother Effie Warner, and brother Roger Chiesa.

Lubbock South Plains Warner Ave Bnats Wo Th Ste Jett Tate Ellis Labheeks Pole Tutsi Ssa Wann Traveline Sutumobnte Ua Arricitio Asa Wi 17Th St Wunner Stanton Neb Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home Nina Effie Warner Roger Chiesa

William Brown's Services Today at Seagraves

William Brown 82 longtime Seagraves resident dies in Veterans Hospital Big Spring. Services at Webb Funeral Home Seagraves with burial in Loop Cemetery. He moved to Seagraves 1900s from Welch. his father once Welch postmaster. World War I veteran. Pallbearers listed. Rites for Chris Carsearnold set for Cooper Methodist Church with burial Englewood Cemetery under Williams Funeral Home Slaton.

Seagraves Willian Frank Brown Seagraves Tesvint Webb Funeral Sinester 12Th Street Cant Atte Bunal Webh Funeral Home S ¢Ar Graves Brown Sherman Yan Veteran's Hospital Big Spring Ser Graves

Miss Maggie Williams Rites Set in Snyder

Funeral services for Miss Maggie Williams of Gail will be held at 2 p.m. today at the First Methodist Church with Rev. John Gordon officiating and Dr. John English assisting. Burial will follow in Snyder Cemetery under Bell-Seale Funeral Home direction. Williams, born April 19, 1875, died Wednesday after a lengthy illness. She served as Borden County clerk from 1916 for 26 years and later ran an abstract business for 30 years. Survivors include two sisters Mrs. Frank Berry and Mrs. O. J. Robinson, both of Snyder, two nephews Judge King Williams of Snyder and Joe Robinson of Snyder, and a niece Mrs. BIH Sheviebel of Snyder.

Snyder Maggie Williams Gail Borden County First Methodist Church John Gordon First Presbyterian Church John English Bell- Seale Funeral Home County Prank Berry 0. J. Robinson Judes King Williams Joe Robinson Bih Sheviebel Snyde

Mrs Belle Privitt Rites Set In Clovis

Funeral services for Mrs Belle Privitt a Clovis resident of six years are planned for 2 p m today at Dale Lee Sherwood Memorial Chapel Officiating will be Preston Bowen of the Jehovah Witnesses Church Burial will be in Mission Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Sherwood Mortuary Survivors include four sons J L Clovis J V Por Elmer R Stafford Ariz and J H L Fulton Nev and one daughter Mrs A P Barheo

Clovis U Belle Privitt Clovi Todlay Dale Lee Sherwood Preston Bowen Jehova Witnesses Mission Garden of Memories Cemetery Sherwood Mortuary Stafford Ariz Land J. HL Fulton Nev Alp. Barheo Ul Ande

Mrs Vera Hill Services Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Vera Florence Hill a Levelland resident will be held at 2 p m at the First Methodist Church with Rev Loyd Mayhew officiating Burial will follow in the Levelland Cemetery under the direction of George Price Funeral Home She died recently at her nursing home after living in Hockley County the last two years and Dallas County before that She is survived by a son a daughter six grandchildren and five great grandchildren

Levelland Vera Florence Dallas County Fill Ladge Vi Weavend Doothers Cliften Yett Lane Fairbanks JA. Lane Abilene George Cain Keville G. P. Rose Ranger

Idalou Area Man Dies Rites Today

An Idalou area man about 85 identified as Baker, of Tolatow, died Thursday morning after a period of illness. Funeral services will be held today at Elliott Funeral Chapel with officiating clergyman from the Mater Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Hendrick Memorial. The deceased was a farmer by trade and had ties to California.

Abilene Baker Tolatow Pam Elliott B.C. Satpister Mater Church of Christ Hendrick Maton Sey Lawrence Rauchaway Califar

Stewart Rites Set Today for Ralls Resident

Funeral services for Shadrie C. Stewart, 8 year old Ralls resident, will be held at 10 a.m. at the Eiminal Church of Christ with James Eubanks officiating. Burial follows in Ralls Cemetery under Carter Funeral Home. He died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday in Ralls Convalescent Home. A native of Tennessee, he came to Ralls in 1933 from Oklahoma. Survivors include one daughter Mrs Redient Lewis of Ralls, two grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.

Ralls Shadrie C. Stewart Rallsman Church of Christ James Eubanks Ralls Cemetery Carter Funeral Home Stewart Tennessee Oklahoma Redient Lewis Buran House Doe Chron Andersen Bill Malone John Tarleton and Co

Joe Bishop Rites Pond Here

Mrs. Kent of Lubbock died at 1 05 p m Thursday in Comanche after moving there three years ago. She lived in Lubbock from 1932 until 196 and came to Comanche from Crosbyton. Surviving are brothers Hollis Beckham Charlie Beckham and Hen Beckham all of Crosby and one sister Mrs J P Smith of Comanche. Services are pending at Frank Funeral Home in Comanche.

Kent Lubbock Comanche Bishop Crosbyton Hollis Beckham Charlie Beckham Crosby Hen Beckham J P Smith Frank Funeral Home

James H. Borens Rites Set After Fatal Two Car Crash

James H Boren a Clewis farm laborer died after a two car crash near Gainesville on Wednesday Survivors include his wife a son and two daughters The Rev Raymond Pratt will officiate at the funeral with burial in a Clovis cemetery funeral arrangements handled by Steed Funeral Home The crash also injured four others including a girl and a woman from Clovis.

James Henry Boren Clin Gainesville Cone James Ailunieeques Anita Hern Tously Janis Boone Clovis Paul Moscow Julia Shawn Qper Mabel Perry Lula Boren Fort Fon Spwcials

Mrs William Fisher Dies Services Pend

Mrs. William Fisher of San Angelo mother of two Libbock residents died in San Angelo Friday morning. She is survived by a son Dr. Clifford Fisher of 3505 45th St and Mrs. Dean Enabait of 6112 shville. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Don Fillman Des Moines Iowa Mrs John Meyer Waterloo Iowa and Mrs John Chapin Clinton Iowa. Services pending at Johnson Funeral Home in San Angelo.

William Fisher San Angelo Libbock Clifford Fisher 45Th St Dean Enabait Don Fillman Des Moines Towa John Meyer Waterloo Lowa John Chapin Clinton Johnson Funeral Home San Anse

Earl D Hunt Services Slated Today At Plains

Funeral services for Earl D Maal longtime teacher and administrator will be at 2 p m today at First Methodist Church Hunt died on arrival at Denver City Hospital from an apparent heart attack He spent 41 years in public school work including Hill County Melennan County and Plains systems His wife Ruby a Plains teacher survivors include daughters Mrs R Wofford Goldsboro NC and Mrs Charles R Thompson four brothers and four sisters Officiating are Revs Walter Driver and James Bozeman He was a Methodist and Mason Pallbearers include Murrell Thompson L C Peter Smith Roger Harvey G D Keane DN Taylor and B HyGoehey Burial will be Saturday in Oak Ridge Park Millsboro

Earl D. Maal First Methodist Hunt Denver City Hospital Hill County Melennan Plains Ruby Vant R Wofford Goldsbar N.C Charles R.thompson John Wrth WAT Dallas Joe Warn Dan F. Yarhre Fort Worth Ben Miidaugh Baytown Virgin Len Houston Earl Moore Walter Driver Methodist James Bozeman Fist Baptist Church Heant Methodist Church Masonic Order Murrell Thompson Peter Smith Roger Harvey G. D. Keane Taylor B. HyGoehey Foretts Funeral Home Oak

The Sabbeth Question and the Worker’s Dilemma

A pastor argues scripture in Mark 2 21 about making a choice between a demanding job and keeping ties with home church and family. The piece questions whether bosses could allow weekends for worship and family visits, balancing work and faith.

Mrs. Hickerson Services Today in Floydada

Funeral rites for Mrs. Hickerson 80 of Floydada conducted at 2 50 PM at First Methodist Church with Rev Meade officiating Burial followed at Floydada Cemetery under Kesler Home care Survivors include two daughters Mrs Elmer Davey Clovis and Mrs A C Rocket Wave two sons Pete and Buck Floydada three sisters two brothers six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren Also noted a Houston resident Eler Roundtree 62 died Thursday from injuries after a car collision in Humble South Africa news brief caps off with unrelated radio license story

Floydada FL. Hickerson First Flodada Aming Dallas County Hickerson Church of the Nazarene Elmer Davey Clovis Ach Rocket Wave Pete Buck Floydida

Grand Old Man of Senate Theodore F Green Dies at 98

Theodore Francis Green, 98, longtime Rhode Island senator and former governor, died of heart failure at home. A pioneering figure who entered the Senate at 69 after a career in state politics, he chaired the Foreign Relations Committee and endured strokes in 1982. Visitation and services scheduled in Providence followed by burial at Swan Point Cemetery. he leaves a brother, Dr Hershey Green, five nephews and two nieces.

Green Senate Providence Theodore Francis Grindld Rive Island Johnson Than Inspira Ile Gaven Distin Sensate Foreign Relations Committee John IL Chafee Mags Fist Baptist Church Proviedenen Burnil Swan Point

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