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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1969
Page
5
Police say the incident unfolded in minutes as Richard Manger allegedly drew a pistol from a dresser, fatally wounding Edward and injuring others. Neighbors describe a peaceful family, with Manger active in Little League and local Republican circles. churches share condolences.
A short devotional notes insomnia as ancient struggle linking Psalm 127 and Psalm 4 with Proverbs 2 verse 24. It urges trust in God to find rest and safety and ends with a blessing and attribution to Julien C Hyer.
Dr. Robert Leachman, chief cardiologist at Texas Heart Institute, notes ongoing uncertainty over transplant decisions. He says potential recipients and donor families remain anxious as the hospital faces funding limits affecting available transplants.
Sen William Proxmire said South Vietnam is selling U S arms on the open market, including M16 rifles and other weapons, under an agreement to turn over surplus arms to self defense units. The Pentagon disputed the charge. officials noted the sales involve obsolete weapons and require weapons to be inoperable.
James Franklin Maxey 74 died at 8 30 p m Wednesday in Richards Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness He had lived in Paducah 45 years Born March 15 1895 in Talihina Oklahoma he was a retired guard His wife Myrtle two daughters Mrs Nita Vom Rochelle of San Leonardo Calif and Mrs Velma Lee Worley of Paducah five sons Edward Leon and Harold all of Paducah Haskell of Odessa and James Pail of Rupert Idaho four sisters Nos Mamie New of Laney Okla and four brothers Lee Houston Joe Grandchildren and four great grandchildren Surviving relatives listed Services set for 2 p m today at First Baptist Church with Rev c Geoge Burial in Garden Memories Cemetery Norris Funeral Home in charge
Mrs Elizabeth Middleton 85 of Shallowater died after a broken hip. Funeral services set for 2 p m in Shallowater with survivors including Homer Middleton of Turlock California and Robert Middleton of Lubbock. Daughters include Mrs Emma Issacs Mrs Jeannette Vanstory and Mrs Flossie Jay.
Dr Louis RR, a psychiatrist, was found dead at 5707 Geneva Ave early Wednesday. His wife Madeline Sane was involved in the event and taken for questioning. Police report unclear circumstances. investigation ongoing.
Walter C. Smith 64 of 2727 Auburn St died 1:35 a.m. Thursday at Methodist Hospital. Services set for 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church Shallowater with ministers from Lubbock Abilene and Shallowater. Survived by wife, three sons, three daughters, four brothers and several grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.
Florida officials report giant African snails infesting a 13 square block area in north Miami, destroying foliage and even chewing house paint for calcium. The snails, measuring up to leaf size, were introduced three years ago when a boy brought three from Hawaii. Thousands now roam the area, capable of 600 offspring annually.
Wood E Johnson 78, longtime Brownfield resident, died at Brownfield General Hospital from injuries from a Sept 9 auto accident. Services set 2:30 p.m. today at First Baptist Church Brownfield with Rev Ed Crow officiating. Burial in Brownfield Cemetery. funeral direction Brownfield Funeral Home. Born Gatesville, Johnson lived in Terry County since 1905. he served two terms as county commissioner 1923 to 1944 and held other local posts. survived by siblings Bennie Johnson Marshall and Carroll Johnson USAF member at Ramey Air Force Base Puerto Rico.
Multiple funeral services announced for Dr Karl B King Mrs Creddic Sims Joe Ados and other local figures. Notices list times dates churches and burial sites across Levelland Plainview Ralls Lockney Memphis Floydada Cooper and Henrietta with hospital updates and survivor details.
Mrs. Aline Stewart, 53, of 4410 Ath St, died Thursday in Methodist Hospital. Services pending at Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home. A Graham native, she lived in Lisbbock since 1940 and is survived by her husband and two daughters.
Mrs Lillie Bell Williams 80 of Muleshoe dies after months of illness in West Plains Memorial Hospital. She moved from Portales to Muleshoe in 1949, married Buck Williams in 1958, and was a Baptist. Services at Singleton Funeral Chapel with Rev W Huggins. Burial Bailey County Memorial Park. Survivors include husband, two sons Harmon Emory and Bob Williams, two daughters Leato Afield and Wanda Ernest, sister Rosie Crowell, two brothers Arthur and Earl Berry, and five grandchildren.
Mrs Nelson Smith 56 of 3715 40th St died on arrival at Highland Hospital at 1 50 p m Thursday after earlier discharge. An autopsy is ordered and services set for 4 p m today at Franklin Bartley Chapel with Rev Horace Kolfman of Broadway Church of Christ officiating. Burial in Resthaven Memorial Park follows. She moved from Peru to Brook 14 years ago and was an attorney. Survived by husband and two sons Joseph and Bob Smith both at home and two brothers Tom Cobb and Bob Cobb of 3314 2nd.
Dozens share hardship from flash flooding as the group trims plans. They propose a petition to the Federal Housing Authority and Veterans Administration, seek temporary relief, and discuss dredging the lake to create a recreation area. A city official notes costs could reach 700000 to 1200000 dollars.
Services for John Eugene LeMond 79 a Snyder resident since 1928 are set for 2 p m today at First Baptist Church Snyder Rev Jesse Dea pastor of Union United Methodist Church will officiate with assistants Rev Cone Merritt and Rev Marvin Rogers retired Baptist ministers Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Gardens under Bell Seale Funeral Home LeMond died Wednesday afternoon in Midland Memorial Hospital after a short illness Born in Liano he moved to Snyder from Tohoka in 1928 He was a rural mail carrier in Snyder and retired in 1950 A World War I veteran he was married to Mollye Ann Calaway on Nov 17 1849 She died Nov 20 1957 Survivors include three daughters Mrs Weldon Kincald Midland Mrs Charles II Batts Santa Fe NM Mrs E W Babbs Jr Midland three brothers Tom LeMond Austin Roy LeMond Post the late Claude pane Abilene a sister Mrs A Sewell Austin La 2 four Pallbearers J W Love Carl Keller Martin Brooks J D Simpson Borden Gray Ru Bears Roy Pilgrim Ray Summers
Ancient herbalists claimed sage aided memory and long life, a belief echoed in traditional dressings. The text appears as garbled phrases referencing sage’s reputed mental benefits and longevity.
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