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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1961

Page

5

Dimmitt Gridiron Player Killed in Car Crash Rites Today

Harold Hen t7 a Dimmitt High football player died in a one car crash near the city. Funeral rites are set for 2 p.m. today with services and a homecoming disrupted by the tragedy. A companion, Chuck Youts, was injured. the car left a culvert 15 miles east of Dimmitt around midnight.

Dimmitt Harold Culver Golden Ward Golden Here Charles Chuck Youts Glenn Youts Taha Golden Bohest F Sas Noel Carter Frat Len Investiagdted

Longtime Area Resident Dies

An obituary notes the death of a longterm local resident with sparse details. The notice mentions the individual’s ties to the community and their passing, but specifics such as name, date, and funeral arrangements are unclear in the available text.

Hazlewood Rites Held as Community Says Farewell

Fragmentary note records rites for Merv Hazlewood with brief reference to a service held at an unidentified location. Sparse details limit identification of participants or participating organizations.

First Mirmail Pilot Dead Rites Set by City Mother

A city mother plans funeral rites for her son, Nathaniel Hil, described as the first Mirmail pilot. Rites are scheduled for Saturday following his death, with details outlined in the notice.

Convicted Slayers Execution Date Set

A historical note from Lubbock details an upcoming execution date for convicted slayers. The report lists several individuals linked to the case and mentions related court actions and local authorities.

The Shepherd Answers Not as I Will But as Thou Wilt

A fragment poem reflecting on predestination and divine will. It contrasts mortal requests with acceptance of God’s judgment guiding life. The speaker, Julien C. Hyer, contemplates how people should pray for divine will to govern their course and provide strength.

Laike Julien. C. Hyer

Israel Service Scheduled Today

Levelland special funeral services are set for John Benton Israel at 4 p.m. at Fifth Street Baptist Church. Rev. John Mullins will officiate. Burial will be in Levelland City Cemetery with George Price Funeral Home handling arrangements. Israel, a retired farmer, moved to Hockley County from Altus Oklahoma and spent the last two years in Levelland. He was born in Hill County and is survived by his wife Emire three sons Charley Levelland Tin s Odessi Stansell Farm nesta NM three daughters Mrs Tewell Byram Brownfield Mrs Verb Davis Acuff a brother Foon Ca and a sister Mrs Patton Follbesirers.

Levelland John Benton Israel 12Th St Fifth Street John Mullins City Levelland George Price Israel Hockley County Altus Obl

Cowan Services Pending At Tulia

Fragmentary note indicates Cowan services pending at Tulia with unclear names and details.

Cowan Tulia

Burma Official May Get Okay For UN Post

Report says U Thant of Burma is acceptable to both the Soviet Union and the United States as a temporary secretary-general candidate to replace Dag Hammarskjold. White House talks with President Kennedy and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko may discuss the plan and the selection method for the interim leader through 1963.

N. Y Soviet Union United States United Nations Dag Hammaarskjold White House Washington Burma U ‘Thant of Burm Pydent Kennedy Andrei A. Gromyko U.n.cris UN Cris U Thant Hammarskjold Gromyko Kennedy U. S Adlai E. Stevenson U- Thant

News Briefs from Local Meeting and Community Actions

Fifteen people attended the National Association of Retired Civil Employees meeting in Monterey Center with Straley presiding. A 34 year old man was jailed on a theft charge tied to a $8 check at Piggly Wiggly. bond set at $2,000. Tammy Camp, daughter of Jim and Mrs Camp, born Sept 29, with grandparents Mr and Mrs John Lee Smith. McIntosh Jr and Mrs McIntosh left for Salmiya Kuwait where he will serve two years as a material engineer with Seashore Drilling Co. The League of 150 executive committee met at 2 pm at the Chicken Shack. about 300 members, non political, aims to inform through informal discussions. no president.

National Association of Retired Civil Employes Reddy Southwest Public ‘Service Co Monterey Center Straley Jim Camp St.Paul, Minn Tammy John Lee Smith 31St St B.F. McIntosh Jr B. F. McIntosh Harvard Lubbock Salmiya Kuwait McIntosh Seashore Drilling Co Dallas League of 150 Chicken Shack

Pair Charged In Slaying At Conner Home

Houston police charged an assistant station manager and an unemployed laborer in the slaying of Wallace Conner. Five shots were fired through a red door at Conner's mother's home as he stood outside during an alleged attempted killing.

Houston APIA Wallace Conner Vith Yi AE Manel Redhuney

Man Hurt In Crossing Mishap

A man sustained injuries in a crossing incident as investigators reported minor harm from a vehicle collision. Officials urged caution near the intersection and advised pedestrians to use designated crossings.

Fowler Earns Trophy for Crosbyton Dryland Cotton

Crosbyton Chamber of Commerce awards Alma Fowler a trophy for the first dryland cotton bale produced here. The honor honors prior firsts including Elbert Humble’s irrigated base bale from Crosby County. The 6 pound bale was ginned at West Texas Gin, weighed 4? pounds, and was harvested east of Crosbyton.

Crosbyton Alma Fowler Crosby

California Dog Tops Heart of the Plains Show

Lakeland Terrier Ch Tithe sam Limelight owned Kerrall Kennels San Francisco won best of show at Heart of the Plains Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trials. Group winners include Ch Tyler's Show Field Sugar pointer and Ch Sampson of Loumac dachshund. Obedience high scores featured Gay's metal miniature poodle with 200 points.

Tithesam Limelight Kerrall Kennels San Francisco Harry Sangster el Monte Calif Heart of the Plains Kennel Club Sporting Pointer Ch. Tyler Sugar Floya B. Evans Pasadena Lang Hound Ch. Sampson Loumac Malcolm and Nita Louise Keeble Snyder Maxine Beam Doberman, Pinscher Clair W. Stille Studio City Sungold Edna E. Giradot Clara Alford Lhasa Apsos Licos John Licos Beam Gay's Ch. Yeaton Longworth Llano Estacado Kennels Glen A. Carnet Midland Rommel V. D. Dietrichaus Edward J. Brook Fort Worth Gene Caple Debbie Krahn St. Sheed Susan Peterman Fog Sam Hearn Lawston Okla Haning Lubbock Coliseum David Casey Monte Robert Wiel Jude Tasker Schulman New Castle Ind Heart of

Union Denies Role in 1957 Lone Star Strike

Attorneys for the United Steelworkers deny union officials engaged in or supported a wildcat strike against Lone Star Steel Company's East Texas plant in 1957. Lone Star Steel sued the union for damages of 5.5 million, claiming the strike caused losses.

Dallas UPD United Steelworkers of America Lone Star Steel Company East Texas

Medals Awarded by Merchant Marine for Firefighting

Ten sailors received merchant marine medals for bravery in fighting a shipboard fire. The honored include Captain Viel Tratean Hooke Halvorsen and others named in the ceremony held in New York.

Merchant Marine New York UPI Crous Aya Wigan Bis Viel b.Tratean Hooke Halvorsen Janie Berhert Elaef Enim Phe Po Riley Antton Toot Coorgan Houstan Harrison Af Henffieiger

Federal Taxes on U.S. Tobacco Top $1.9 Billion in 1960

The 1960 U.S. tobacco tax take exceeded 1.9 billion dollars, reflecting state and federal revenue from tobacco products. The figure marks a significant revenue stream for federal taxes during the era.

U.S

Baker’s Beauty Lotion Promises Help For Pimples

A Dallas reader praises Baker’s Beauty Lotion for treating pimples noted on her grandson’s face and compares it to Baker’s Hair Tonic in a from the home remedy style feature. The letter touts the product’s efficacy and urges others to try.

Dallas Tex J. W. Hedgepath Garden View Drive Roger Baker Baker's

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