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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1970
Page
5
In May 1970 ham radio operators helped close a communications gap after a devastating event. They relayed disaster messages beyond the city and received aid offers, coordinating within the local network as recovery began across the damaged miles.
Two subway trains collided during morning rush hour at the Roosevelt Avenue Jackson Heights station on the Independent line in Queens killing two passengers and injuring 62. A failed signal blocked by a wrecked train triggered the crash as authorities opened a wide inquiry into the first fatalities in 66 years.
Orlan Miller, veteran relief worker, directs a Texas network to mobilize aid for the disaster. He urges Church of Christ congregations to send non perishable food, supplies, furniture, bedding and cash to Lubbock Christian College fieldhouse while his son checks on affected families by telephone to coordinate help.
Funeral services are planned for Marie Mora, eight, daughter of Florencio and Mrs. Mora of 1311 Jarvis Street. The child died in the Lubbock tornado disaster. Burial will be in Peaceful Gates Cemetery. Rix Funeral Directors in charge. Weeping relatives and neighbors recall the chaotic scene as the storm struck the northeast section, damaging multiple homes.
In U S District Court Judge Halbert C Woodward's court a jury is set to continue deliberations in the antitrust suit brought by Lubbock Glass and Mirror against Pittsburgh Plate Glass. The panel has spent about 14 hours on the case seeking 340000 dollars in damages.
The family of Lt. Terry Don Gaxter wore red white and blue at his Cambwalla battle funeral with full military honors. Residents helped Camille victims, organized blood drives and supply dispatches from Lubbock and across Texas as teenagers coordinated messages and aid via radio and phone networks.
Governor Smyth and his wife attended the funeral of Mrs. Calvin Brow in Brady after she died in San Angelo. Survived by three sons and five daughters, she was 81 and a former resident of Brady. The Governor’s Mansion will remain closed to tours all week.
Services for Mrs John Steffens of Slaton were held at St Joseph s Catholic Church with Rev Peter Marsch officiating. Burial followed in Englewood Cemetery. Steffens died Tuesday at Mercy Hospital after a two year illness. She moved from Washington County in 1906 to Castro then to Lubbock County in 1918. Survived by husband four sons Alphonse Ralph Leonard Harold and two daughters Mrs Melcher and Mrs Jon.
A father recalls his son Baxter who died on a combat mission in Cambodia with the 4th Infantry Division and asserts the decision to enter Cambodia was right despite personal loss. The passage reflects strong convictions amid the war debate.
Mrs Josie Danny Brooks age 89 died Wednesday at her Plainview home. Services will be at 10 a m Saturday at Thompson Elliott Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville with burial in Jacksonville Cemetery. Jemons Funeral Home handled local arrangements.
Services for Will E Newton 78 of 1313 24th Place will be at 1 am Friday at Southside Church of Christ with minister Herman Ford officiating. Burial in Lubbock City Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Mrs J C Owen, another daughter Mrs R A Richey of Plainview, four sons W H of Friona Jimmy E of Kansas City Kan Johnny M of Groom and Joe W of Jacksonville, 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Dorman died Tuesday in Lubbock Methodist Hospital after a stay since Thursday. Funeral will be held Saturday with Jack Welch officiating at Central Baptist Church and burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Survivors include husband Roy four sons David Jack Freddie Roy Jr a daughter Sandra Patterson and several siblings.
Mrs Zona Clara Drake 99 longtime Paducah resident dies and services are set for 2 p m in First Baptist Church with Rev Robert Beck and Rev Almon Martin officiating Burial will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery Norris Funeral Home directs she moved to Paducah 45 years ago Survivors include daughter Mrs Charlie Grewell two sons A T Drake M F Drake two stepsons John Drake and A C Drake eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren
Mrs Catherine Hooten 76 of 1925 Ave N dies in Methodist Hospital. Services set for 2 p.m. today at W W Rix Chapel with Rev Peyton Fullingim officiating. Graveside rites follow at 4 p.m. East Mound Cemetery Matador. Survived by sister Mrs Eugene Perkins of 1925 Ave N. Widow of Clinton Hooten.
In San Antonio police search for details after a year old mother of five was found beaten to death at a gravel pit near here. The victim was identified through her husband, a member of the Air Force stationed at Lackland, and was reported to be married to a service member on duty in Washington. A medical examiner found no signs of sexual assault. Nearby a weighed item and clothing were recovered, and the victim’s four or five daughters aged six to ten were identified.
Ro wit Barnett a 1965 Plainview High School graduate and Texas Tech parks administration major will become Plainview parks and recreation director. He holds a BS in parks administration from Texas Tech and has worked with Lubbock nursery grounds maintenance and the Lubbock Country Club among others.
Mrs. Walter B. Cunningham of 15th Street died about 6 35 pm Wednesday after a lengthy illness in a local rest home. Services are pending with Sanders Funeral Home. She was a native of Steubenville Ohio and lived in Jessup for 25 years. Survived by husband and a sister Mrs Fred. Financial notes appear amid unrelated text.
Wayland College officials thanked donors after an auction that netted 7500 dollars from 370 items including farm equipment televisions and exercise gear. The Women for Wayland held a pie cake sale concession and dinner for about 300 bidders. Proceeds will support college operations for the coming year.
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