This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1996
Page
15
Julian Stryjkowski, a Polish novelist noted for exploring Jewish life in Poland with philosophical and moralist nuance, has died at age 91 after a long illness. He published influential works in Polish including Austria and Voices in the Darkness, and was praised for enriching Polish literature and portraying Jewish life beyond a cemetery view.
Odessa Chamber of Commerce executive director Mike George calls for a study on moving Amtrak east west service north to the Basin to boost ridership on the Sun Shine Specials route. Hutchison plans a September hearing as final action on planned closures approaches. Amtrak’s 1997 subsidy cut and route reductions threaten the railroad, with 80 percent of Texas passenger service tied to the Eagle.
The weekly U.S. rig count increased by eight to 809 with West Texas up one to 84. The breakdown shows oil, gas, and miscellaneous rigs, reflecting activity shifts across regions.
Silvester praised being alive despite chemotherapy and radiation as she joins the life celebration relay. Marta Hansard notes 30 teams registered and athletes will alternate on track while tents, barbecues, and six bands fill the event. Each member targets at least 100 dollars. sponsors will donate for most laps and most money raised, with 25 to 30 thousand expected to fund local cancer research and services.
Victoria Sanderson Adams 88 of Tyler died August 8 1996 in a Tyler nursing home. Born September 9 1907 in Long Beach California she lived in Odessa since 1972 and moved to Tyler recently. She owned Adams Gift Shop in Monahans and was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Odessa. Survivors include Patricia Terrell Kenneth Terrell Mela Gabon and several great grandchildren. Lloyd James Funeral Home directed.
Herman Wilkinson 75 of Odessa died Friday at Medical Center in Odessa. Born September 3 1920 in Hico he graduated Big Lake High School and Tarleton State University. He moved to Odessa from Denver in 1962 retired from Conoco in 1982 after 35 years. Survived by a son Craig Wilkinson of Lubbock a daughter Susan Weaver of Fort Smith Arkansas five grandchildren and sisters Betty Irby Alice Schingal Merle Higg inbotham of Midland. Funeral 4 p.m. today at Frank W Wilson Chapel with Rev David Kirby officiating. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. Terpenary by Frank W Wilson Funeral Directors.
A 27-year-old Odessa man was held in Ector County Jail on aggravated robbery and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle charges. Bond for Tracey Robinson, unlisted address, was set at 10 750 dollars.
A 56-year-old Odessa man, Arthur Ortiz of 401 N Oliver St No 2, remained in Ector County Jail Friday on indecency with a child. No bond was set. Also, a 4-year-old Andrews man faced charges of driving while intoxicated third offense and failure to stop and render aid for William Douglas Welch with address not given. bond set at $6,000 by a justice of the peace. Odessa Police report unauthorized use of a motor vehicle as Donna Marie Hennessey said someone stole her 1986 Ford Thunderbird, valued at $3,000, from her Brentwood Drive residence between 6 p.m. Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday.
Eric Henry Crowson, 32, of Garland, pleaded guilty to one count of federal arson for setting a fire at a Baptist church after a pastor counseled him to let go of a romantic fixation with a fellow member. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. sentencing set for Oct. 25 by U.S. District Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater.
Odessa area death notices report Helen Jones 59 of Odessa died Aug 8 1996 with services Aug 12 at Bethlehem Baptist Church burial Rose Hill Cemetery survivors include husband Edward Jones son Alfred Lee Jr brothers Ervin Armstrong Ray Charles Houston sisters Clara Davis Williams Marcelene Washington Faye Joyce Armstrong and one grandchild Also Don Sisson 60 collection agent died Aug 7 in Odessa funeral by Hubbard Kelly survivors son Scott Sisson of Albuquerque and two grandchildren A third notice lists an Odessa homemaker who died Aug 1996 with services Aug 14 at Frank W Wilson Funeral Directors Chapel burial Sunset Memorial Gardens survivors include daughters Jane Bergman Tammy Cano Leslie Provencio Belinda Sivey Joe Burns Pammy Vance a son Sean Rose stepdaughters Etta Franks Ruby Plumlee Rebecca Rose sisters Lupe Verre Patricia Buchanan Martha Arias and a brother Johnny Weber plus 23 grandchildren and several prepaid expenses Andrews Shaffer 36 clerk died Aug 9 1996 Andrews memorial to be held 3 pm Sunday at 1st Church with Rev Mike Henson and Larry Dupler survivors include parents Alex and Ginger Shaffer sister Debra Guthrie brother Bob Holden Vic T R Vera Shaffer Joe and Linda Holden all of Comanche and others Underwood 43 retired Phillips foreman died Aug 9 1996 in Andrews graveside services set for 2 pm Sunday Andrews West Funeral arrangements by McNett Funeral Home survivors include wife Vernie A Underwood of Andrews daughter Linda Morgan of Odessa son Dale Underwood sister Opal M Sheller of Hobbs New Mexico brothers Leeman Underwood Jr of Hilltop Lakes seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren)
The paper lists death notice rules with no charge for residents of the 21 county area and coverage for spouses parents grandparents children or siblings outside the circulation area. Obituaries are paid notices from established funeral homes and may include life details pallbearers and tributes. Submissions received by 4 30 p m are usually published the next day.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.