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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1968

Page

3

Obituary notices and local society events in Lubbock area

Obituaries note services for Robert Fanbry Teawzen 87 in O'Donnell and Mrs Prances Dekine in Floydada with local funeral directors. Other items list Society of Petroleum Engineers meeting in Almed, absentee voting totals in the November election, genealogical society gathering in Canyon, and a Dowell Chemical guest dinner in Lubbock. Texas Tech bookstore manager W Canner Cole wins a college store PR award.

Robert Dh. Haest Dowell Chemical Co Tulsa Okla South Plains Ou Ta Ont Grave Presbyterian Church Texas Tech College W. Canner Cole College Store Journal National Association of College Stores Public Relations Committee Cole Pech

Mrs. Greentree Rites Planned In City Today

Services for Mrs. Deattie Greentree are set for 1 am at Highland Baptist Church with a graveside service at Chilicothic Cemetery. Bartley Funeral Home directs the arrangements. She died Monday at Methodist Hospital after residing at 4501 35th St and was active in local groups. Survivors include her husband, daughter, and several siblings and grandchildren.

Deattie Greentree Highland Baptist Church Prank. Bartley Funeral Home Greentree 35Th St Methodist Hospital Lubboel Anwuriile Mexia Nive Wheabeth Hollis Thes Brothers Cidwin Halls Williston Terry Hollis Loachmeton I. Hollis Deer Parks

Rites Thursday For Mrs Page

List of survivors includes three daughters and a son with details of the late Mrs Page. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday at Philips Funeral Home in Chiapas with connections to Dawson County.

Laminssa Page Dawson County Uojens Proto - Philips Funeral Home Chiapas Burnab Laanes Mespernil Dueck Paris Bunerd Wes Apis Sens Turner San Dhewe

James Proctor Funeral Pending in Crosbyton

The obituary notes James Proctor of Crosbyton born in Taavan died Tuesday afternoon after a fall. Survived by wife Milttb three sons Prep Gayle Jan and Phellis at home, his parents Mr and Mrs Jo Proctor of Crosbyton a brother Liehard of Crosbyton and five sisters Mrs Ray Allen Mrs Dorothy Proctor Mrs Opal Clark and Mrs Dick Williams of San Antonio and Mrs The Resnolds of Lytle. The service is at Ian Puneral Hoge.

Crosby Tors Jorge Mervyn Proetus Sotherificovt Atteck Feree Crosby Ton Hossatal Proctor Taavan Crosbey County Ares Phellis Jo. Proctor Crosbyton Liehard Airs Ray Allen Aliss Dorothy Proctor Opal Clark Dick Williams San Antonio Mes Resnolds Lytle Ian Puneral Hoge

Woman Injured In Auto Crash In Lubbock

A Lubbock woman Rever Garrett of Ipssith Apt 23 was taken to West Texas Hospital after a car crash near Paystade Staithes Lake. Deputies investigated the mishap occurring shortly before dawn on the south side of the upper hice. She suffered no broken head, and condition described as serious.

Lubbock Rever Garrett Ips Sith Apt 23 West Tosas Hrospital Mars Garren Paystade Staithes Lake Ageordite Fasherit Tboram Hice

Mrs J B Ray Rites Thursday

Mrs J B Ray funeral plans were announced with services scheduled for Thursday at Christ Church in Bosotag. Burial will occur at Yobolos Cemetery under the care of Wire Funeral Home with arrangements noting a WO class pathway for pallbearers and family.

Petition to Bus Company Planned by North Lubbock Residents

North Lubbock residents plan a meeting to form a committee and petition Pad e hock Pranse Corp for cheaper school transportation. They seek lower rates or state-funded routes, arguing current 9 cent rider fees and extra charges burden families while state rules limit school buses. A district board decision and potential state funding will shape whether a local bus route can be established.

North Lubbock North Loahl Committee of Firee Pade Hock Pranse Corp Sehwaedt Clayton Carter Lodines Aie Studenii Oranp Eridpidis Sehooy Willhaess Larhbeelk Eaven Fae Tromsat Ceaipany Cps Cehoo Lara Troe Sereed Dasttiel Afar Den

Ben Bridges' Rites Today

Community notices report the funeral arrangements for Ben Bridges, with service details at a Methodist church and burial plans in Plainview. The record mentions Parkview and local family ties, noting dates and attendees as listed in the obituary notice.

Three Colors Matter Says Olympic Champion at YMCA Event

Olympic champion Ter new ahrectors spoke on a public address at the YMCA election night. He urged unity in sports, declaring color does not define a player while emphasizing three colors that matter red white and blue. He noted 274 attendees heard his talk “Athletics and a Philosophy of Life” and praised disabled athletes.

Diapritark Ymca Cox Dent Samenad Res Bote Packards Popo Eee Ss Sports Feder Per Richard Cole Bart Crow Owen Hamilton Foo. Paapmoun Richards Sai Hocking Stelkdine

The Shepherd 4 the othe valley of decdsion

The text presents a fragmented scene with a teacher offering guidance while a rabbit and a group face a decision. It hints at fear, listening, and an unsettled situation described by unclear figures and phrases.

Othe Decdsion

Portrait honors Judge Marvin Jones in Washington ceremony

A West Texas portrait of Judge Marvin Jones was unveiled in Washington to honor his service across the three branches. The event on Lafayette Square drew about 1600 jurists and friends including family from Lubbock and Amanita.

Washington Ain House Agriculture Committee Capitol Hill Bill Moodrich Frank

Officer Loses Aid For Ship

The deposed commander of a U S destroyer off Vietnam sued in federal court Tuesday after failing to win reinstatement through Navy channels. Cmdr. Marcus A Arnhetter, removed in 1966 from command of the destroyer Vance, has been on shore duty at Treasure Island.

San Francisco U. S

City abolishes municipal blacksmith post in Springfield

Springfield Mass residents learned the City Council voted unanimously to abolish the municipal blacksmith position. With horses phased out years ago the smith had stayed to handle other chores before the change took effect.

Springfield Mass

Federal Aid Sought for Lubbock Adult Education Program

The Lubbock Community Action Board voted to seek a 5100,000 grant from the regional Office of Economic Opportunity for a Planning Development Program covering 12 South Plains Counties including Lubbock, Dawson, Crosby, and others. Board president Joree Moreno said the program has been studied for four years to develop adult basic education. Marguerita Blanca of Washington DC, representing the Intra-Office Agency for Mexican American Affairs, will show an educational opportunities film at Guadalupe Elementary School Sunday and answer questions afterward. The film runs starting at 2 pm. A Slaton neighborhood council will hold a Sweetine Tuesday at 7 50 pm in city hall. Regular reports from poverty areas were also presented.

Lubbock Community Action Board Regional Office of Economic Opportunity South Plains Joree Moreno Lubbock Board Countes Lubbock Dawson Crosby Ent Hockley Hale Dickens Floyd Motley Terry Garza Lynn Moreno Valso Marguerita Blanca Washington D.C Guadalupe Hementary Slaton City Hall

Jake M. Mills Rites Planned

Jake M. Mills 69 died Tuesday at Plainview Hospital. Services will be Thursday at Ninth and Columbia Church of Christ with Jimmie Wood officiating, assisted by Dr. Ray McCinns. Burial at Plainview Memorial Park. Survivors include wife Velma. three sons Steve Billy and Jean. stepson Bob Wright. stepdaughter Susie Ran. two sisters Terry Stephens and Pearl Hicks. a brother Joe. one grandchild.

Plainview Jake M. Mills Mills and Son Columbia Church of Christ Jimmie Wood Ray McCinns Wayland College Plaineview Memorial Park Woorf - Dunning Funeral Home Pato Pinto County Mills Anson Omelude Velma Steve Houston Billy Jean Bob Wright da Nang Vietnam Susie Ran Denver Terry Stephens Mineral Wells Pearl Hicks Weatherford Joe Grayforad

Bobby Blair Rites Held In Odessa After Tragic Death

Funeral services for Bobby Blair 26 of Odessa were held at Bell-Seale Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Virgil G. Mott and Rev. ack Riley officiating. Blair died from gunshot wounds found in a Snyder home. Justice of the Peace ruled death a self-inflicted incident. He had lived in Snyder before moving to Odessa five years ago. Survivors include his father OG W Blair of Barrenquith and grandmothers Mrs J P Vigssineil and Nanme Blair.

Snyder Bobby Blair Odessa Bell-Seale Funeral Home Virgil G. Mott Bethel Baptist Church Rey Ack Riley Avenue D Baptist Church Gurlal Snyder Cemetery Justice of the Peace Howard Williams Blair Snider Odessa Five Vearsaca OG. W. Blair Barrenquith Columbia Sams America J. P Vigssineil Saver Altes Nanme Blair Andress

Troy Pickens Rites Slated in Slaton Area

Troy Pickens 40 a Slaton resident died Monday at Stante Hospital in Pemple after three weeks as a patient. World War I veteran and Texas Tech graduate, he was a 32nd Dezen Mascon and a member of the Whiva Service Temple in Amarillo. Services Thursday at United Methodist Church with Rev J B Sharp of Amarillo officiating. Burial in Enpleswood Cemetery directed by Englands Funeral Tome. Left behind Doris a son Larry of the home and Nive laine Herman of Port au Spain, Trinidad, his parents Mr and Mes de N Pickens of Slaton and two granddchildren.

Seaton Pickens Enpleswood Cemetery Englands Doris Larry Nivelaine Herman Port Au Spain Trinidad Mes. de. N. Pickens Slaton

BPW Club Urges Equal Rights for Women in Texas Law

Lubbock Business and Professional Women met at the Women's Club where keynote speaker Hermine Tobolowsky urged women voters to back candidates supporting equal legal rights for women. She cited property rights, employment, contracts, and Social Security protections as areas needing reform. About 3 members attended during National BPW week with leaders Maureen Kewell and Mrs. O'Dell noted.

Hermine Tobolowsky Lubbock Business and Professional Women's Club Texas Austin Maureen Kewell Caprock T.—. O'Dell American Society of Women Accountants Kielon Mebnwee Sara Peek Indiana Betty Jo Dillon

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