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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1952

Page

2

Two Suits Over $100,000 Filed in District Court

Three large damage suits are underway in 70th District Court. R. Johnson seeks 135000 from Arrow Drilling Co. for injuries on June 24 1951 while drilling a rig near Gold smth. James Weathers sues Gardner Trucking Co. for 112000 for injuries allegedly from a Feb 20 1950 truck collision. B A Louis sues Humble Oil for 80560 over damages to Bills Salvage Co. after a May 18 gasoline truck collision and explosion damaged the building and gear.

R. Johnson Arrow Drilling Co James Weathers B. S. Gardner Gardner Trucking Company B. A. Louis Humble Oil and Refining Company Johnson Arrow Goldsmth Weathers Gardner Dollis Bills Salvage Company

Little Eva Case Complicates Family Amid Confession

Mrs Woods, described as small with black hair, said she and her husbandmarried two years agodecided to take the child because they loved her and could not have children. The couple confessed to Carnes Fenton and Tomlin and were held in the city jail as officers praised those who searched the countryside under a boiling sun.

Carnes Fenton Tomlin Woods Capt Sen Paltis Leih

COUNTY COURT AND DISTRICT COURT RECORDS AND ADMISSIONS

Marriage licenses issued for William O'Brien and Dellanna West. Ellis Stevens and Gladys Bailes. Multiple civil suits and appeals listed including damages claims against Rex Rogers doing business as Rex Lock and Gun Service and Gardner Trucking Co. Medical center admits numerous patients for August 16 17 including Mrs Whitson and several others. total names reflect a busy hospital roster.

William Hubert O'Brien Dellanna Pauline West Ellis Lioyd Stevens Gladys Marie Bailes Swern Fire Arms International Corporation Va Rex Rodgers Rex Lock and, Gun Service William PL Hookero Lita Lennon Hooker James Weathers Ve. B.S. Gardner Gardner Trucking Cy Glenn Rogers W. E. Garner J. BL Murphree Wayne Chadwittkk Youll Logsdun Fav Sizemore W) Do Pool Leroy Stark Mire Ro L. Lambert Jr Sinder Detainguest Tony Adams Catherine Flagers McLeone AL Rodriguez Carl Tyler Gailen Hartisen

Odessa Police Chief Seeks Experienced Officers

Liwacki Yociina, personnel officer, announced today that the Odessa police department is seeking experienced officers with strong school education. The department claims some seats are being faked and emphasizes qualified applicants.

Odessa Palece Liwacki Yociina Tuca

Odessa Pair Fined on Prostitution Related Vagrancy

An Odessa woman Joyce Lee Adams 22 was fined 113 dollars on charges of vagrancy by prostitution and her male companion Parlyn T Hodges 31 was fined 63 dollars on vagrancy in Justice of Peace Thomas Murphys court today. The couple were arrested by county officers in a trailer in the 12800 block Andrews Hwy about 12 45 a m today.

Odessa Joyce Lee Adams Parlyn T. Hodges Justice of Peace Thomas Murphy’s Andrews Hwy

Five Injured in Auto Collision at Intersection

Five persons were injured in a two car crash at N Golder and Kermit Hwy Sunday around 4 50 pm. Tex Riley 40 a hardware and plumbing shop owner was treated for a scalp injury and released. Norman and Howell and their spouses were treated for various cuts and abrasions. Riley ran a stop sign and received a ticket for no license and failure to grant right of way.

N. Golder Kermit Hwy Medical Center Hospital Tex Riley S. Grant Billy Ray Norman L. J. Howell Goldsmith Norman Howell Riley

Odessan Held In Jail Here After DWI Crash

A 25 year old Odessa man Francis J Leake 703 W Second is jailed facing driving while intoxicated charges after a freak early Sunday crash. He allegedly struck a parked pickup owned by G L Blythe then a car owned by Mrs Minard Braden and a two wheel trailer in her yard before hitting another pickup owned by W R Berkley on E Seventh.

Odessa Homco Francis J. Leake Leake N. Jackson E. Seventh G. L. Blythe E. Eighth

Odessa Rites Set For C. A. Stevens

The body of C. A. Stevens age 80 former Odessa resident is being sent to Hubbard Funeral Home from Alice for services and burial. Stevens died in Alice Friday while living with his son Hollis. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

C. A. Stevens Odessa Hubbard Funeral Home Alice Stevens Hollis

Two Injured In Separate Sunday Incidents

Two persons injured in separate incidents Sunday were treated and released by Medical Center Hospital. Ella Mae Bloodshaw, 24, of 400 E Pearl, suffered a forehead laceration at the Diamond Inn on 609 E Fitch around 8 p.m. Mitchell Moore, 26, of 214 S Hancock, received a stab wound to the left arm during a fracas on Andrews Hwy.

MedicalCenter Hospital Ella Mae Bloodshaw E.pearl Diamond Inn E. Fitch iShe Mitchell Moore S. Hancock Andrews Hwy

Roughneck Injured While Working At Big A

A 36 year old roughneck named Jang was struck in the back by a piece of metal while tearing down a lung near Goldsmith six miles south. He was admitted to Medical Center Hospital in Hubbard for treatment Sunday afternoon and his condition was not serious. The incident occurred at Big A. L. Turnipseed, 1017 A North Milburn.

J Roughneck Big A. L. Turnipseed North Milburn Jang Medical Center Hospital Roughneck Goldsmith Hubbard

Nurses Meet Tuesday in Odesa LVN Regular Session

The licensed vocational nurses of Odessa will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Medical Center Hospital dining room. Mrs Margaret Stanley announced today.

Odessa Tueseday Medical Center Hospital Margaret Stanley

Riot inciter to hang in Kafr El Dawar Egypt

A military court sentenced 20 year old Mustafa Khamis to be hanged for instigating riots last week among textile workers in Kafr El Dawar Egypt.

Kafr EL Dawar Egypt Mustafa Khamis

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