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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1996
Page
11
Beaumont Enterprise reports the agencies refuse tobacco ads within 500 feet of schools churches and playgrounds to avoid youth exposure. Tobacco Institute questions anti smoking billboards as potentially provocative while health officials push grim messages to curb youth smoking.
Pear Blossom travels to the Golden Dragon's cave with a bouquet from Butterfly Fairy. The dragon calms after the gift and rewards her with jewelry. Uncle Ming fails with wilted flowers and is chased away. The Empress later welcomes Pear Blossom and her mother to court, while flowers bloom around the dragon's cave.
Liu and Cheng, Chinese musicians, discuss cultural differences between American and Chinese students. They note discipline variations, education funding differences, and the challenge of English study after two ESL years at Northeastern. They say Americans have more educational choices and express appreciation for friendly teachers and local hosts in Odessa. They aim to maintain technique while joining local ensembles.
McAllen retailer Jones & Jones once called the Neiman Marcus of the Rio Grande Valley closed its doors after a final sell-off. The famous chan delier remained lit and valued at 14000 dollars before Foley's purchased the 70 year old, family owned store.
A series of obituaries and funeral notices from Odessa Monahans Crane Pecos Seminole and surrounding towns mourn deaths from Aug 18 1996. Entries include William Ireland 76 a retired consultant and metal plater with survivors Phyllis Ireland and children. Thurman Kingsy 84 a Gulf Oil employee. Robert McPheeters 71 a retired oilfield worker. Charlie Simmons 78 a retired oilfield worker. June Ann Watkins 60 of Odessa. Patricia Macy Lyle 54 homemaker. and Juan Ramirez 8 months with services in various churches and cemeteries. Several services are scheduled in Sunset Memorial Gardens Pilgrim Cemetery Englewood Cemetery and other local spots with family survivors listed.
Pedro Alonso Jr and relatives claim Royalties due from oil and mineral leases near Edinburg amount to millions. Named defendants include Tenneco Fin a Conoco and Shell, operating under a joint agreement since the 1980s. Plaintiffs seek undisclosed damages as lawyers say royalty underpayments are a national trend.
The Odessa American publishes paid death notices and obituaries for residents within its 21 county area. Notices may include life history, pallbearers, and tributes, with photos optional for paid obituaries and accepted only from established funeral homes. Publication typically occurs the day after receipt if received by 4 30 p.m.
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