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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1968

Page

8

Paris Leaders Split Over De Gaulle Speech

Paris leaders react to Charles de Gaulle's Thursday address with sharply contrasting labels. The Communist led General Confederation of Labor calls it an appeal to civil war while a supporter hails it as the voice of freedom.

Paris Charles Dé Gaulle Opr Voice of Freedom General Confederation of Labor France James Marange National Education Federation de Gaulle Poe-R Coe Robert Ballanger National Assembly Workers’ Force

Obituary Notices and Funeral Services

Multiple memorials list services for William P. Lester CWO Bobby Ray Williams Mrs J A Glenn Mary Ann Responder John A Waller and Sam H Neal, plus local accident update. Includes burial plans, survivor details, and funeral home directions across First Methodist Church Spearman Resthaven Memorial Park and other local churches and cemeteries.

Pioneer civic leader Smylie C. Wilson dies in Lubbock

Services planned at 10 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church for Smylie C. Wilson 86 with Rev. Andrew A. Jumper officiating. Burial at Resthaven Memorial Park. Wilson, a longtime Lubbock businessman and civic leader, came to the city in 1902 and held prominent roles in business, church, and community organizations. Donations to the Presbyterian Center are requested.

Smylie C. Wilson Lubbock First Presbyterian Church Andrew A. Jumper Resthaven Memorial Park Sanders Funeral Home Wilson Methodist Hospital Stringfellow & Home Oark Royal Arch Lubin

Thoughtful Proverbs Verse Echoes in Julien C Hyer Note

A clipped, mixed quotation finds Julien C Hyer referencing biblical lines about thinking and heart, linking Proverbs 23 7 and Psalmist ideas. The fragment hints at moral reflection and inward belief shaping outward actions.

Lubbock area graduates hear onethought speech and award list

Lubbock High School and nearby campuses held commencement week with valedictorians Coronado Legg and Gary Mat tison, top honor recipients John Walla Durham and Marian Robin Smith, and 649 graduates from Monterey High as 121 and 92 students from Estacado and Dunbar prepared to graduate. Speakers urged civic duty and progress while noting racial prejudice and the search for a better world as students faced the next step.

Miss Hilburn Jeffcoat Bryant Ckie Coronado Legg Rey Howard Steglich Dent Gary Mattison Lubbock John Walla Durham Allan Broome Land Marian Robin Smith Moda Christ the King ‘High Christian ‘High Monterey High School Estacado High

Rites Saturday for Mrs Rogers in Snyder

Mrs M L Rogers 48 died at her home Thursday at 8 05 am. Services set for 9 am Saturday at Colonial Hills Baptist Church with Rev Miller Robinson officiating. Burial Memorial Cemetery Drumright under Bel Sente Funeral. Born in Oilton Oklahoma she had lived in Snyder since 1952. Survived by husband two daughters Beverly Abilene Deborah Drumright a brother Orville Merritt Baltimore and two grandchildren.

Rogers Oilton Okla

Funeral service set for Berry at Bell Seale chapel

Snyder resident since 1916 Mrs Berry dies at 2 30 p m Funeral service scheduled for 3 p m today at Bell Seale Funeral Home Chapel in TOCA area Cogenl Memorial Heit hei

Snyder Bell- Seale Berry Toca Cogenl

Rites Set For Mrs. Oatman

Mrs. Renee Hunt Oatman 29 of 2312 26th Street died after a short illness in Methodist Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St Luke's Methodist Church with Sanders Funeral Home handling arrangements. Native of Lubbock and a Lubbock High graduate. Ono mother.

Renee Hunt Oatman 26Th St Methodist Hospital St.Luke's Methodist Church Sanders Lubbock Lubbock High Onomether

Mrs Edmondson Services Today in Slaton

Funeral services for Billie Jean Edmondson 40 will be held at 2 p.m. today in the First Baptist Church Slaton with Rev. John Cartrite officiating Burial will be at Englewood Cemetery. She died Thursday in Highland Hospital after a short illness. She lived in Slaton all her life and was a longtime employee of Slaton Motor Company. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are her mother Mrs H V Jarman of Slaton and a son Robby serving with the U S Navy in Vietnam on the USS Kittyhawk.

Slaton Billie Jean Edmondson First Baptist Church John Cartrite Englewood Englands Funeral Home First ‘Baptist Church American Legion H. V. Jarman Robby U.S. ‘Navy Vietnam Kittyhawk

HemisFair workers fingerprinted after thefts probed

In San Antonio, UPI reports that 40 of HemisFair's first 128 employees have police records. Among them is a convicted purse snatcher and three with armed robbery histories. another worker is an escaped inmate using an assumed name. Authorities began fingerprinting after thefts, with stolen goods found in plastic bags used for refuse.

San Antonio UPI HemisFair

Cyclist Injured In Salem Avenue Crash

James Albert Currie Jr., 29, of 5429 46th Street, was admitted to West Texas Hospital after his motorcycle left the road and crashed in the 5400 block of Salem Avenue at about 7 45 p m. Police said he was riding east and apparently lost control. the bike skidded into a lake bed and Currie was thrown. His condition was listed as fair Thursday night.

James Albert Currie Jr 46Th St West Texas Hospital Salem Avenue Currie Salem

New Hampshire Reports Nation’s Cleanest Air in Federal Study

A federal study shows New Hampshire has the cleanest air of any state. Health and environmental officials cite low pollution levels and strong air quality monitoring as key factors. The finding highlights improved regional air standards and public health benefits.

New Hampshire

King resigns as IPC chairman after Mirror article row

Harold King, longtime IPC chairman, says he was sacked after a Daily Mirror piece May 10 alleging government lies about financial reserves. The article prompted a counterattack by Labour party members on the IPC board, leading to his resignation amid falling pound value.

Harold Woor Tien Ehaiemeh King Hugh Cudlipp Labor Party IPC Cirsaulition Daily Mirror Wilson Bank of England

Thornburg Rites Set Saturday

Roy Edward Thornburg Sr 50 dies at home after illness. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Henderson Chapel with Rev Wilburn Coffman officiating. Burial Resthaven Memorial Park. Survivors include wife Irene three daughters two sons two sisters step mother and ten grandchildren. He lived in Lubbock since 1944 and worked for Texas Highway Department. World War I veteran.

Roy Edward ‘Thornburg Sr Henderson Wilburn Coffman Parkway Drive Baptist ‘Church Resthaven Memorial Park Thornburg Auburn Texas Highway Department Lubbock Irene Bobby McGee 37Th St Leonard. Fallin 43Rd St James Grant Abilene Roy U.S. ,Navy Kenneth

Paul R. Smith Funeral Planned in Dumont

Paul Rudolph Smith 50 died after a four week illness in Plainview. Funeral service at 2 p.m. today at Dumont Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Williams officiating. Burial in Dumont Cemetery under Norris Funeral Home Paducah. Survived by wife Beatrice four sons Paul Duane Everett Glendall and Curtis mother and father Otto and Mrs. Smith and eight grandchildren.

Dumont Paul Rudolph Smith Dumont Methodist Church Robert Williams Hereford Norris Funeral Home Paducah Smith Plainview Beatrice Paul Duane Everett el Paso Glendall Abilene Curtis Muleshoe Geneva Wilson Matador Bama Nell Oliver Otto Smith

NBC President William McAndrew Dies at 53 After Bronxville Injury

William McAndrew longtime NBC executive and former head of NBC News died at 53 following injuries from a recent accident in his Bronxville home. He served NBC since 1944 rising to president in 1965 and earned a Peabody Award in 1963. He is survived by wife Irene, two daughters, a son and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.

Ville Bronxville Board of Economic Warfare McAndrew National Broadcasting Co Washington New York NBC NBC News Malta Francis Cardinal Spellman Catholic’ University Washington, D.C Washington Herald United Press Broadcasting Magazine American Broadcasting Co Irene Byrne McAndrew Mary Associated Press John J. Prendergast Alexandria, Va William Jr

Victims Named In Shallowater Accident Services

The Walsmiths 71 and their 1 year old grandson Charlie Smith died in a one vehicle mishap near Dinosaur Colorado Tuesday. Clara Johnson 70 is in serious condition in Rangely Colorado. Walsmith was a builder in Shallowater and mother of Mrs. Stewart whose husband runs the Shallowater School System. Brian 11 is improving and to be brought home. The families include many daughters and sons and numerous grandchildren.

Shallowater Jack B. Walsmith Charlie Smith Rix Funeral Homes Lubbock Dinosaur Colo Walsmiths Melvin Stewart Walsmith Clara Johnson Colo. Hospital Brian Stewart Shallow

Funeral Pending for M. T. Worsham in Louisiana

M T Worsham 91 died at Lakeside Nursing Home at 5 p m Thursday in Minden Louisiana. He was a retired law enforcement officer and lifelong Dubberly resident who lived in Minden for 24 years. Services are pending at Neath Funeral Home. He leaves daughters Mrs Adams and Mrs Moore, three sisters, two brothers, eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Sam H. Neal Sweetwater Cate Spenser Garden of Memories Marshall 'T. Worsham Lakeside Nursing Minden Franklin-Bertley Worsham Dubberly Firrst 62Nd St Austin Adams Arabia Moore Okla W. H Mrsell, Woodard Lelal Major Port Arthur Lula Rush Lufkin Gus Herbert Shreveport

Mrs. Clara Bertelson Dies at 80 Services Saturday

Plainview special report: Mrs. Clara Bertelson, age 80 and longtime resident since 1928, died Thursday morning. Services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev. William Schuster and Rev. William Remmert assisting. Burial will follow at Plainview Memorial Park under Lemons Funeral Home direction. Survivor list includes nine daughters, one son, a brother, two sisters, 35 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren.

Plainview Clara Bertelson St. Paul's Lutheran Church Bertelson William K. Schuster William Remmert Emmanug Lutheran Church Littlefield Plainview Memorial Park Lemons Cranfills Gap Tex Albert Bertelson St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Ernest.Rohne Verdi Gill Roswell N.M Nealy Culp Hereford Godfrey Cadra Midland Tony Barbian Kress Wayne Daniels Colorado Springs Frank Barbian PS. Gordon. Swearingen James Mull A.C Claytonville Conley Tergerson Hubbard Olson Martin Carlson Clifton

Prince Charles to Return to Cambridge After Investiture

Buckingham Palace said Prince Charles will resume his Cambridge University studies to complete his degree after being investiture as Prince of Wales in 1969. The plan follows his investiture ceremony this year.

London UPI Prince Charles Cambridge University Prince of Wales Buckingham Palace

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William P Bil) Lester First Methodist Southland Cemetery Mason Horne Post Lester CWO Bobby Ray Williams Spearman Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home Amarillo Williams J. A Emma) Glenn Memorial Baptist Church Resthaven Funeral Home Glenn Elgin Highland Hospital Mary Ann Responder Holy Trinity Catholic Church Falls City Respondek Rt. 1 Thalon John A. Waller 42Nd St W.W. Rix Waller Odis C. Bartley 41St St Back Osteopathic Hospital 41St Street Avenue H Francois Mitterrand Gaulle Sui Gaune Napleon Allence Roca Anes Oph ‘Poujae Gauillist Palttt ‘Cal Democratic Union For the Fifth Republic Itempests Antoine Pinay Gove Mackenzie Park Jeff David Leah Dana Lackey D. D. Lackey 36Th St Elata Ely Neal G. Kerr Beaumont T. D. Humphrey Clovis N. M Presbyterian Center Jerry Crawford E. C. Leslie Fred Litton, Jr Max Rutledge Joe Davidson Richard C.sugarek Shakespeare Haman Julien C. Hyer Ae Schools Reed Mrs. Edmondson Paul R. Smith Arnulfo Arias Hursday Panama Elec Casale York Hospital Bronx M. T. Worsham Prince Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park Tohoka
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