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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1970
Page
3
In an early September 1970 reunion, veterans recalled missions and survival as a Red Cross volunteer and crew described hardships. The account paints fatigue and danger of wartime sorties, with fellow airmen and medical aid workers present.
Services for Eva Mire Harsten longtime editor were announced with funeral details at United Methodist and other churches. Obituaries include Gay S Sprver in Ralls and Jarrett Himes Smyer reported dead after apparent incident. A child died after a highway accident near Tulia. Funeral arrangements and cemetery details are noted for each entry.
An air collision near San Angelo sent three airmen ejecting to safety as 66 airmen and families joined a special tour. The group unveiled a courthouse plaque memorializing the 48th Bomb Group's WWII sacrifices, toured bases, and recalled memories of Lon Garrett and crew.
Services for James O Wilburn 65 of 2S Bord St are at 2pm today at Pioneer Park Church of Christ with Henry Seidmeiser minister officiating. He died Monday at home after an extended illness. He served as a Church of Christ minister in Junction City and other states including Oklahoma Oregon California. Burial at Memorial Park under Sanders Funeral Home. Survivors include wife Frances two daughters Betty Low Listenhee Tulsa two sons Jim Los Angeles Bob Broavfield six grandchildren and three sisters from California and Los Angeles. Pallbearers named Melvin Walser Clarence Walser Pr B Blanton Dr B B Fowler L V Stafford James Judge Fred Bourland.
Mrs Besta Viola Tiffin 69 of Memphis dies after lengthy illness. Services at 4 p m in Memphis Community Center officiated by Mark Cobb and Robert Mikesell. Burial in Quitaque Cemetery. Survived by husband Lester five daughters Audie George Plaineview Richard Hamilton La Mirada Calif Billie Seltus Memphis Derrei Smith Stonewall Okla Juanita Jo Tiffin Memphis two sons Ehe Hale Center Walter Tyler three sisters Dorothy Guest California Edna Burts California Vaughn Tiffis Flontot.
Stanton Texas funeral notice for Artis J Mitchell age 68 a longtime resident who died after a lengthy illness. Services set for 2 p m Saturday at St James Baptist Church with Rev T Turner of Midland officiating burial in Evergreen Cemetery directed by Gilbreath Funeral Home. Survivor list includes wife Dennie Anetta four sons five daughters and many grandchildren.
A charter jetliner owned by Trans International Airlines crashed on takeoff from Kennedy International Airport in New York. All 11 aboard perished, including seven stewardesses, as the four engine plane failed near Jamaica Bay after engines burst into flames at about 200 feet. Airport operations halted briefly then resumed.
Olegarto Flores, 40, was found shot in a ditch near Andrews City limits around 7:30 am Sunday. Sheriff deputies seek a suspect in the incident at Northeast Butane Route, with Flores survived by his wife, two stepsons, three daughters, and his father in Mexico. In Johannesburg, five black thieves fled with 700 dollars via the whites only railroad station entrance, pursued by six white employees.
Claude Terry died after illness, age unknown, in Woes. Born in Vener he lived in Pie Spring Hereford and Plain. A former Special agent in Taibpeck for the Creat Southen ire, he died at hospital following illness. Funeral at Johns United Methodist Church with burial at Resthaven Gardens under Pax funeral directions.
The report notes defendants in firearms and robbery cases with multiple counts. Robert Hartsel Stroud faces a two count federal indictment for distributing counterfeit currency and possession of fraudulently obtained money.urch Stroud faces trial on related charges in federal court.
The readable text shows garbled phrases about a band and a public gathering. It mentions teens, friends, and potential conflicts but lacks clear events, names, dates, or places to identify a definitive news item. Preservation of entities is not possible from the fragment.
Fragmentary OCR reads Stephen Smith and others with references to a trial, death, and campus context. Names like Charles B. Dyys and Amity appear amid garbled phrases about a youth, cramps, and a case proceeding Tuesday.
Donk Tounn, former president of Corpus Christ ie National Bank, died aged veteran banker who helped merge with State National Bank in April. He served on the San Antonio Fed board. survived by four daughters and eight grandchildren.
Jim Glover died after an apparent heart attack about 1 p.m. Tuesday in a Lubbock area doctor’s office. Services are set for 2 0 p.m. Thursday at Henderson Funeral Chapel with burial at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park. He is survived by Mary, five sons, five daughters, two stepsons, a sister, and several grandchildren.
Officials gather for funeral rites for Stephen Sperteas of Austin a noted public servant and parish leader. The service at Cyack Bure Hermie mourns his passing and honors his decades of community work.
The obituary notes Lee W. Avery's funeral plans at First Methodist Church with a service and burial details. Survived by a widow, six stepsons and a stepdaughter, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family requests contributions to the World War II Veterans Fund in lieu of flowers.
Mrs. Bess Eaves Yearwood 67 of Lovington dies after long illness in Lea General Hospital. Funeral services set at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Cariberg officiating. Burial at Jeane Lavington Cemetery. Survived by brothers Raymon and John Faves.
A Pampa High School student Jon Whitsed Jr sought an injunction against the district over hair length restrictions tied to dress code. Judge W Wallett denied the order, upholding the school policy that requires students to keep hair neatly combed and away from the eyes.
An obituary notice outlines funeral arrangements for J M Godfrey with services set for Thursday at Christ Church Kerrumstes and nearby locations. The notice lists surviving spouses, relatives, and mentions Dreamitt as the place of origin or residence.
Homer Smith, longtime resident of Bastland and later Oklahoma City, died at age 93 in a hospital. Survivors include his wife Alice four sisters and seven brothers scattered across Bastland Port Worth Fort Worth Odessa Colorado City and Cisen.
A deciphered fragment from an old avalanche report tabloid lists dates and pricing in a garbled format. It references subscriptions and costs, with scattered numbers and place markers, but lacks coherent events or names. The readable bits suggest a periodic publication and western region context without clear incidents.
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