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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1971

Page

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Winners Named In 4 H Judging

Fort Stockton reports the 4 H club district record book judging held last week with winners listed from Pecos, Ward, Crockett, Glasscock, and Ector counties. Judges included Ona Mae Lee Fort Stockton and Victor Gene Hughs, with ribbons for all juniors and medals for top seniors.

Fort Stockton Pecos County Ona Mae Lee Dian Reed Pecos Jalyn Burkett Rakin Jeannie Ford Monehans Victor Gene Hughs Carol Arledge Andrews Fred Wilkinson Crate Maurice Black Odessa Ray Sims Alpine C. E. Harlow van Horn Pete W. Jacoby Ozona W. L. Sims Midland Cap Rock Electric Cooperation Fort Slocaren Ora Wchevement Girt — Isy Lesiie Berry Ward Covmy IndDenise Newsom Wins County Sid-Suzenna Brown Mertin Viatne Caralen Hurley Ector Coun Ny Saron Silisen Sutton County Ora 1 Sok Ee E TabkDenmanwares Ing-Dub Weeds Werrs Coury Sidsimmy Fool Ector Sire Eewillie Wells Hartin Seay Hin Gleascosk Ariuterds Istsuann Salley Istsuann Salley Kisney County An Evereit, Crock Cetaea Ceuamer Education IshDavina Cailders Ector County Jeson Eaens el Paso County Jamison Foss and Nutrition Dianne Coldos Indole Davis Andrews County Jen Sorreils Edwards Ain Henos Batling Ward County Jirlen Schwarz Glasscock Couns Melissa_Zosate Crockell County Deanna Ellis el Pate Karen Schwartz Cesscock County Vicky Bratton Grane County Richard Dose Horse Debora Havener tad-Koy AicMullen Crockett County Srd Steven Bracks Weird County Eddie Mueller ET Porc Joy Doss Lasdersnip Becky Weathery Gregory Locke Deanece Kniem Paso County Bey — GstStuart Hal Speck Edwards County Isi Paula Ket Efekyan Eggard Coun Karen Wohigms el Peso County Roxanna Perkins Ecior Raasit IskRean Smith Elainear Croczet County Covangis Santa Fe — Giris Mary Frances Foctines Crocken County Seames Werst Glasscock County Coarlake Love Cior County Sendra Rie I Menschneider Tye Delber Beery Ward Ward Gountysandy! F Cody Button Ransy Haeenten ann-Theodore Wells Martin County IstJin Herrison Ward Caynyl Beth Besitle Pecas Nan Kay Smitson Dati Glasscock Hayden Keby, Jr Baverly Lynn Locke Edo Esunlin_éthwick Graves Merlin StheSu Ranile Willie State &H Orese Sherry Baletex Kinney Debbie Lynn Mills Winkler County Ann Thomas Anagews Charlene Lippe Ector el Pistes Resina Everett Crooke County Pam Rendaion Slanio Wells Drartin County Belsey Howell Ector. Goval Davie’ Childers Barbers Winkler Victs Gourly Alan Bright Eeiat Gourty Bavele Peter Zopats Cracker County

Nixon aide urges consumer spending amid wage price freeze

Virginia Knauer praised Nixon actions, plans to buy a car and remodel her kitchen while urging others to spend. Foreign industrialists voiced displeasure and called for retaliation. importers and embassy officials pressed Treasury with policy queries as the Office of Emergency Preparedness fielded calls. Money exchanges halted abroad, jurists faced pressure over the dollar, and Congress debated extending controls. Treasury Secretary Connally warned against fixed rates, while supporters urged voluntary reasonable rates.

Sumer Virginia Knauer United U.S Treasury Department Office of Emergency Preparedness Europe Africa Latin America Congress Wright Pattsan House Banking and Currency Committee Treasury Joh B. Connally

Rain drenches Panhandle and West Texas with lingering storms

Torrential downpours struck last week and lingered into Monday across the Panhandle and West Texas. Isolated thundershowers were forecast for South Central Texas while West and Northwest Texas faced scattered storms. Clear to partly cloudy conditions were expected elsewhere with minor temperature changes. Drug suspect freed on bond in Hobbs, New Mexico, after being charged in Ector County with possession of a dangerous drug. He posted 3500 dollars and was released. Joe Seay elected president of the New Mexico Firemen’s Association at Portales meeting. flood of local incidents noted.

Texas West William Edward Holly Hobbs N.M Ector County North Elliott Holly JAL Joe Seay New Mexico Portales Sammy Stornan Dent W. T. Jordan Reger Mea Unmedical Center Hospital Ater

Global economic talks seek reform of fixed dollar system

A Group of 10 meeting of major economies includes the United States Britain Canada West Germany Italy France Belgium the Netherlands Sweden and Japan to discuss revising the 27 year old fixed exchange rate system. Britain's anticipated partners in the Common Market France West Germany Italy Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg meet as the Common Market monetary committee studies Nixon policies. Dutch Finance Minister Nelissen says ministers of the six nations may meet in Brussels Thursday. The Nixon administration insists it is premature to discuss dollar devaluation while Europeans see suspending gold convertibility as significant.

United States Britain Canada West Germany Italy France Belgium Netherlands Sweden Japan Luxembourg Brussels Nixons Roelof Nelissen Six Nations c Nixon America

Robbers Get $60,000 In Houston Holdup

In Houston three masked men robbed the Channelview State Bank Tuesday and escaped with about $60,000. Bank officials said the thieves fled in a white panel van driven by a fourth man, leaving the vehicle at a church nearby before fleeing in a small green car. President Edward Finn said one robber carried a revolver and two carried shotguns and that obscenities were used.

Houston Channelview State Bank Edward Finn

Felony charge names Odessan and other city notices

Odessan Billie D Schultz 37 posted $5 000 bond on a felony charge of fondling a minor filed by Justice Manuel Valles. Incident allegedly occurred Saturday at the suspect’s home involving an eight year old Odessa girl. Schultz was arrested Monday after the parents reported the incident. Vandalism incidents investigated by Odessa police include torn screens at 4600 Winchester and dirt on carpet. another report cites damage to a roof at 2121 West Second. Chaparral Toastmasters met. Glen Straus named Best Speaker Burnace Boles Best Table Topic award Frank Prokop Best Evaluator. Gilbert Saenz 20 pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on Jose Sotelo 53 and was fined 100 by Judge Buddy Rogers.

Billie D. Schultz Winchester Ector County Jusice of the Peace Manuel Valles Odessa Jessie Lingle East 38Th West Second Chaparral Toastmasters Club Sands Glen Straus Burnace Boles Laward Frank Prokop Odesson Gilbert Saenz Magnolia Ector Jose Sotelo South Lee Sotelo Saenz John H Buddy) Rogers

Five-Year Term Given For Pot

Jesse Marion Hinnion, 23, of 6113 Kermit Highway, pled guilty in 70th District Court to possession of mari juana. Arrested on IH 20 Dec 3, 1870, with two pounds of mari juana. Hinnion sentenced to five years in prison. Represented by Odessa attorney Bill Alexander. Assistant District Attorney John Hoostenbach prosecuted. Also, Corina Fuentes, eight, daughter of Baldomero Fuentes, Route 3, reported in satisfactory condition after fracturing her right leg from a fall from a horse at Medical Center Hospital.

Jesse Marion Hinnion Kermit Highway Binnion Bill Alexander Odessa John Hoestenbach Corina Fuentes Baldomero Fuentes Medical Center Hospital Irl

Two Teenagers Facing Charges in Phoenix Arrests

Two teens, Lorenzo Chacon aged 18 and Charles White aged 17, are in custody in Phoenix, Ariz. Detectives filed charges with Justice of the Peace J. A. Purifoy as the pursuit to return them proceeds. A 1970 model motorcycle reported stolen by Bill Abel of 2701 Cambridge was recovered, with the theft dated August 6.

Pure Wave View Phoenix Ariz Lorenzo Chacon Charles White Odessa Justice of the Peace J. A. Purifoy Bill Abel Cambridge

Lawmen Probe 14 Theft Cases

Police and sheriff officers investigated 14 thefts including items from Fred Conant at 1703 Rosewood and a $40 hydraulic jack from Taggart Well Service on the H. L. Brown lease. Tino Larrea reported 13 stereo tapes stolen from his car at 1316 West Bled.

Facedey Fred Conant Rosewood West 56Th Taggart Well Service Penwell H. L. Brown Tino Larrea West Bledments

Hobbs Couple Held In Jail

A Hobbs New Mexico couple David Lee White and Jackie White face probation revocation after burglary convictions in Odessa and a Susanville California arrest. They were connected to a 1970 Hunt Oil Co burglary and were awaiting a probation hearing with potential five year terms on revocation.

Hobbs N.M Ector County Susanville Calif David Lee White Jackie Hunt Oil Co Andrews Highway Odessa

Five DWI suspects file charges in Ector County Court

Five individuals face driving while intoxicated charges in Ector County Court on Tuesday. Michael Warden Cody, 22, Andrews, arrested 2 10 a.m. Saturday near Odessa. released on $1,000 bond. Tom William Mullins, 55, 6707 Alderfer, arrested 9 30 p.m. Saturday on US 385. released on $500 bond. James Lowell Seed, 51, Andrews, arrested 4 p.m. Saturday on FM 1882. released on $500 bond. William Morral Massey, 46, Midland, arrested 12 40 a.m. Sunday on US 385. released on $500 bond. Bobby Lamar Dunn, 32, 1601 North Muskingum, arrested 12 20 a.m. Monday on US 283. released on $1,000 bond.

DWI Eclor Michael Warden Cody Andrews Odessa Tom William Mullins Alderfer US 385 James Lowell Seed Saasiee William Morral Massey Midland Bobby Lamar Dunn North Muskingum US 283

Judge Accepts 2 Guilty Pleas

Lucia Nunez of McCamey and another defendant faced defrauding by worthless checks charges in Ector County Court. Nunez paid a $25 fine for writing a $7.34 check on January 19 to Cook's Discount Center in Odessa. A second defendant, identified by address 915 North Alleghany, was fined $100 for a $10 bad check written to Penwell Gulf in Penwell on May 31.

Ector County Court Lucia Nunez McCamey Cook's

West Orange Water District Seeks Open Records Ruling

The Orange Leader files a mandamus petition in Orange County District Clerk’s Office asking a court to compel access to the West Orange Water District annual audit report. The district’s board authorized its attorney to represent it, with an answer and procedures to follow forthcoming.

Orange, Tex Orange Leader West Orange Orange County Water District Board John O. Young

Odessan Dies Rites Pending

Carlos B Stateham 63 died 7:55 p.m. Tuesday at Medical Center Hospital after a sudden illness. He had a stroke in Seminole Monday and was moved to Medical Center from Memorial Tuesday. Services pending with Fenera l Home. Born in Chickasha Oklahoma September 14 1907 he had lived in Odessa about seven years. Survived by three sisters Lola Measels Fort Worth Edith Forgy Alvin and Sara Deweber Sayre Oklahoma.

Carlos B. Stateham East Ith Medical Center Hospital Seminole Memorial Hospital Iss Fenera Stateham Chickasha Okla Odessa Lola Measels Fort Fort], Worth, Mrs. Edith Forgy Vin Sara Deweber Sayre

Rankin Man's Rites Set Here

Rankin resident Winfred Ray Seiman 49 died after a long illness. Services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Chapel in Odessa with Earl Darney officiating, burial in Cisco cemetery. Seiman born May 9 1922 in Rising Star served in World War I Navy and worked in Texas Public Employes Association. Survivors include his wife Amilee, son Barry, his parents and several siblings. His body will be taken to Cisco for the service.

Rankin Winfred Ray Seiman State Welfare Department Rankin Hospital Hubbard- Kelly Odessa Earl Darney Northside Cisco Rising Star Amilee Moore Abilene Abilene Christian College Church of Christ Texas Public Employes Association

Beulah L. Rook Fined Suspended in Petty Theft Case

Beulah L. Rook of 282 East University Blvd was fined 100 dollars for petty theft and the fine suspended in Municipal Court. Police arrested her Monday afternoon at M System Food Store 2020 East 42nd for allegedly taking three pairs of undergarments.

Beulah L. Rook East University Po-lice M System East 42Nd

Deaths Francis Lee Good man 47 Eunice New Mexico

Service for Francis Lee Good man 47 of Eunice New Mexico who died Monday at Medic al Center Hospital after a lengthy illness will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Eunice with burial at 10 a.m. Thursday in Condon Stove Cemetery near Tishomingo Oklahoma He was born March 26 1925 in Milburn Oklahoma and was a member of the Methodist Church Survivors include his wife Frances two sons J Neil of Garland and Larry of the home a daughter Shauna of the home his father J W of Tishomingo two brothers Lester Oklahoma City and Lowell Arlington Virginia six sisters Bonnie Maxwell Amarillo Ysleta Sherman Memphis Betty Channel Norman Flora Dean Worden Pauline Lovett Milburn and Thelma LaFer

Francis Lee Goodman Eunice N.M Medical Center Flist United Methodist Church Tishomingo Okla Condon Stove Milburn Methodist Church Frances J. Neil Garland Larry Shauna J. W Lester Oklahoma City Lowell Arlington, Va Bonnie Maxwell Amarillo Ysleta Sherman Memphis Memphis, Tenn Betty? Channel

Abilene Rites Set For Woman Covert

Funeral services for Mrs Flora E Covert 70 of 1356 Tanlewood will be held at 2 p m Wednesday in the North Funeral Home Chapel Abilene with burial in Elmwood She died about 11 30 a m Monday at Medical Center Hospital after a lengthy illness Born October 7 1900 in Mid Lothian she married Fred L Covert May 12 1938 in Abilene They lived in Abilene most of their lives until 1953 when they moved to Roswell New Mexico where she resided until her death

Dorothy Lind San Clemente Calif E. C. Bunch North Alleghaney Rest Haven Bemnevery Lubbock Kathy Crain Doris Bunch Melody Lane Carl Bunch New York City Lind R. M.bobi Richey Levelland Linda Tate Flora £. Covert Tanlewood North Funeral Home Abilene Elmwood Covert Medical Center Hospital Mid Lothian Fred L. Covert Roswell

Rites Held For Gun Victim In Pecos

Funeral services for M. D. Bratton 65 of Pecos were held Tuesday morning at West Park Burial will follow at Fallsville Cemetery Pecos. He died from a gunshot wound at home after neighbors heard a shot and his wife scream. A .22 pistol was found near the scene. Bratton was a member of the Methodic Church Navy Mothers and Senior Citizens Club. Surviving are his wife Fred four sons a daughter two brothers and a sister twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

Janes Funeral Home Sonora Wayne West Ozona Order of the Eastern Star First Baptist Church Wayne E Cap) West Mary Albers Jerry Hayes Gerjtrude Perry Carl North PECOS M. D. Bratton West Park Baptist Church Fallsville Pottsville Pecos Funeral Home Bratton Laffiniale BNE Ved Ung Loy Odessa Methodic Church VFW Rosewell Made Senior Citizens Club Navy Fred Joe M. Suggs Byron Bill Suggs Tanglewood Bob Suges Jerry Suges New Orleans Mary Hodkin Dallas Walter F. Barnett Norris Barnett Abilene Lois Rhyne Trent

Noon club meetings at Inn of Golden West

Downtown American Business Club meets at the Inn of Golden West Coach Room at noon, followed by Odeaca Rotary Club gathering in the Inn of Golden West Ballroom at noon.

Downtown American Business Club Inn of Golden West Odeaca Rotary Club

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