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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1961
Page
2
The report notes discussions among British representatives on the West Indies Federation and the broader federation issue. It mentions a conference in Chicago and suggests debates over whether the West Indies should form a federation, with deputies among the Teaffers weighing the options.
A fragment of a 1940s style notice questions the risk of accidental nuclear conflict and highlights efforts to prevent it. The piece references a feature in a Saturday Evening Post and mentions international power dynamics including Canada Britain and the United States. It also notes territories in the West Indies and a central authority.
A high school senior died after rescuing a younger boy from an oncoming railroad path in Le Roy Genesee County. The youth, who recently faced disappointment about joining the US Air Force Academy, pushed the younger boy to safety but was struck by a car and killed. A note on the incident mentions a rifle training activity and a tangled sequence of events near the Lehigh crossing.
The ceremony for J J G Terry, longtime Plainview figure and former Hale County sheriff, is planned at Plainview Cemetery with a Masonic graveside service. He served as Plainview postmaster 17 years and was active in civic groups before retiring. Survivors include his wife and several children.
An accident while viewing a parade precipitated a retirement in 1956. Funeral services for a local figure will be held at 2 p.m. in Churkit with a Hig hpabota Honea Teareo officiating. Survived by a wife, four daughters, four sons, a brother, and 15 grandchildren, funeral details listed. The report notes a National Guard armory setting and describes a crowded parade scene with military vehicles and spectators near a post.
Funeral services are planned for Mrs. Mary Briscoe, a pioneer resident of Silverton, who died after a lengthy illness. Survivors include five sons Jim Joe A T of Silverton, A N of Oakland, Calif., and two daughters. The report notes several family members were hospitalized or seriously injured in a prior incident.
Arkansas rites are planned for Mrs. Edwards who died at home in Lubbock after living there four years with her husband Captain Frances Pawards. Burial will be at Silverton Cemetery with Roberts Funeral directing, funeral home arrangements by Rix. Mrs. Edwards is survived by relatives and was formerly married to A J Gus Edwards of Mineral City. Former judge’s wife dies in San Angelo.
Claude H Kyle a longtime resident of Cabborknal died from a heart attack. Funeral services are set for 3 p m at Rix Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Milton Boole Nazaren officiating. Burial follows at Resthaven Memorial Park under Tix Padithenters. Survivors include two sisters Mrs Curien Robles Long Beach California and Mrs Leute Stroud Burbank California four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Oilfield gauger Eimer E Bankhead aged 62 dies in Lubbock after a long service in the oil fields. The body will be transferred to Burnee Funeral Home in Mona for burial at Monahan. He is survived by one son, James Bankhead.
Funeral services for 81 year old E L Banks, a resident of Lubbock since 1924, will be held today at 2 PM. The Crises Cruces NM report notes Banks died after a week in hospital. Burial will follow in Las Cruces. Banks practiced law in Lubbock prior to moving to Las Cruces.
A West Point graduate identified as Caffey and a three-judge advocate figure are noted in a February 1954 context. Funeral services are pending after an incident early Tuesday. Three brothers were involved in a scene described with disorder and aggression.
Lockney Oddfellows prepare a circle meet with local members. The event brings together lodge circles and neighboring groups for social and fraternal activities.
Rites scheduled for W Beeman and C M Gill in Lamesapy City. Gill, a long time Lubbock resident since 1908, was a retired farmer and Calvary Baptist Church member. Burial set at Lames Memory Park under Higginbotham Funeral Home direction. Survivors include wife, two sons, a daughter, four grandchildren, and other relatives.
Police reported a speaker collapsed during rites of the Michigan district Legion event. The man died on scene. Details on cause and identity were not immediately available.
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