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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1971

Page

2

County Court PALEMI records list multiple names and cases

A long county court docket shows numerous defendants and parties including Roger King Gary Dutchover Dorothy Brown Rodbing Vanya Arvett Sammy Heckman Selle Speed Shirley Childers Lews Jr Dore Lane Bay Katharine Vallanan Rhebs Lackey Shir Johnnie Parsons Vickie Lynnley Aiorbie Ruby Harper Ruth Miller Evans Charles Exwin Aforse GeillMare Banks Sandra Sinove Ann Jean Stencott Jerry Chrighan Mies Henandes Russell Wilson and others. It notes criminal cases including driving while intoxicated and a birth and medical center references with patient names and addresses, plus divorce filings Patsy Larue Kennetb and others. The document is a mixed record of criminal charges, medical center admissions, traffic incidents, and public notices.

County Court Palemi Diebureed Angrriope Keensey Roger King Gary Dutchover Dorothy Brown Rodbing Vanya Diane Arvett Sammy’ Heckman Selle Speed Shirley Childers Bee Lews Jr Dore Lane Bay Katherie Vallanan Rhebs Lackey Shir Johnnie Charles Parsons Vickie Lynnley Aiorbie Ruby Harper Ruth Miller Evans Charles Exwin Aforse GeillMare Banks Sandra Sinove Ann Jean Stencott Jerry Chrighan Mies Henandes Russell Wilson Paula Dunlop Nelda Louise Ward Wiliam Fred Dean Susan Sluma Donna Lauver Monty Dorine Beth Geen Jimmine Ray Ridhger Charles Flores Glen Tiner Stdatveatdton Jonda Joe Burt Roseph Webs Montgomery Lillye Bryant Beverly Jean Deans Mope Howard Dutur Atanacia Franca Joe Beckley Townson Janette Karch Kathy Walker Nola Herbert Arthur Mill- Brinstiets John Lynn Mohan Deleneer James Jenkins Rose Villarreal Lesley Ann Ells Thompson Machael Apworre Rigas Lara Martin Edmon Smith Sat Jenene Rose Mary Reaves Doritha Kingston Frank Ward Arleen "Trem Fuer Pert Vernell Carrell William Kizzire Elmer Pavie Jose Quintonor Jerry Cobble Terrill Miller Joe Turner Ray Moons Jer'baby Arthur Massey Ty Dee Bell W. Allen Guernsey Kev Patsy Larue Nyar William Heney Keanemar Kelton Lorenzo Parrish South Hudson Mann Deanna Mann Robbie Jonnston Darrel McCoy Rabie Johnnie Jonnston Nahorat Bank James Lee Williams Andrews Bey Medical Center Hospital Jenny Akerston Hobart & Carter Doris Bacon White Trevesa Stantor Cecil F Prottor Saniy Rita Adell Yates Kenneth R’ A Muosell Sue A Noeke John. Crell North Dotsy Damage Jimy L. Wright Rudy John Paul $ Lowe Traces Bernie West County Road Mevel Lynn Guadalupe E. Anavo Lucille AM Demage Csnaya Ignacio Chavez Luse Barrintes Linea Jovee Parrish Judi Wabash L Wittams Lavang Maths Pegsy J Clements Lester Ray Gentry Fowler Ronnie G Mowris Joe Means Pedra Almanderez Cleveland E Shere Earl W Huptord Pecos Hendeson Grandview Lowell Russell Reet Rumbeck Carl Wampler Ed Paurds Candy Lang Debradora Agamt Fester Claudette Johnson Hensen Gerrst Jerefa EB Manson Hatige Jif Howe Tery L

Midland plan for desegregation faces federal review

Midland Independent School District plans to redraw pupil assignment to boost integration and close Washington Elementary, reopening Bunche Elementary. The plan awaits federal review in El Paso next Friday after Justice Department scheduling issues. Boundaries for Travis, South and Bunche would shift to affect neighborhood schools with limited busing for boundary extremes.

Midland Midland Independent School District el Paso Gilbert C. Thompson U.S. Department of Justice Thompson Washington Bunche U.S. 5Th Circuit Court of Appeals Justice Department Appeals Court Nixon de Zavala George Mahonichildren Lubbock Ector County Masame Washington'in Golden West Mahon Travis South

Mahon's Visit Schedule Listed

Mahon will be the noon speaker for a civic event in Odessa with Kiwanis Downtown Rotary Eastside Rotary Odessa Lions Basin Lions and Optimist clubs plus the Chamber committees. Tickets are $2.50 at the Chamber office. a public reception runs 5 to 6 30 p.m. at the UTPB administration building. The congressional party will tour the new post office Presidential Museum and Globe Theatre then city sites. He is a veteran congressman and a chair of the House Appropriations Committee.

Kiwanis Downtown Rotary Eastside Rotary Odessa Lions Basin Lions Jaycee’s Odessa Optimist Highh Noon Optimist American Business Club Congressiona Action University of Texas of the Permian Basin Chamber of Commerce Mahon UTPB Congressional U.S. Post Office Globe Theatre Odessa Ines Lhere House of Representatives House U.S. Congress jHe Senate

Couple Injured In 2 Car Crash In Upssa Area

An Upssa couple, Willie Robert Barnett and Irene Barnett, were listed in satisfactory condition at Medical Center Hospital after a 12:15 am two car crash near the 23rd Street Andrews Highway intersection. Police said Barnett’s eastbound car collided with a westbound vehicle as it attempted a turn. Driver Joe R. Townson, 19, of 1300 East 4th, was involved according to police.

Upessa Medical Center Hospital Willie Robert Barnett Irene Kerrail Highway Andrews Highway Joe RK Townson East

Probe recaps Sharpstown bank bill push and hearings

Testimony details a state senate and House inquiry into the Sharpstown banking scandal. Carr cites pushback on FDIC substitute claims while Osorio and others faced subpoenas. Texas Bankers Association leaders warn the bill could lift private insurance, hurting small banks and boosting nonmember banks. State officials discuss effect on deposits and liquidation delays amid SEC actions.

FDIC Carr State Capitol John Osorio National Bankers Life Insurance J Co Sharp Osorio House Murray Houston Sam Kimberlin Jr Texas Bankers Association TBA Preston Smith Kimbertin Texas Federal Reserve System Robert E Stewart Tcials Sharpstown State Bank SEC Clay Cotten Tommy Shannon Fort Worth Thin Mutscher Cotten

Woman's Rites Planned Here for Local Resident

Mrs. Albert McKandles 76 of 1448 South Al Jenganey died just before 3 p.m. Thursday at Medical Center Hospital after a long illness. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday Hubbard Kelly Funeral Chapel Rev Paul Miller Trinity Baptist Church. Burial Sunset Memorial Gardens. Born April 16 1895 in Piqua Ohio. Married Albert McKandles Feb 4 1934 in Dayton Ohio. Lived in Odessa since 1954 from Dayton. Survived by her husband of the home.

Albert Marie Ann) McKandles South al- Jenganey Medical Center Hospital Hubbard-Kelly Paul Miller iTrinity Baptist Church Sunset Memorial Gradens Piquac Ohio Albert McKandles Dayton Gdessa Trinity Baptist Church Home

Texas Governor Enforces Wage Freeze Tangles with Education Pay

Governor Smith asserts state agency heads must follow the Nixon imposed wage-price freeze, vetoing teacher raises under contracts after Aug 15 while warning of penalties. He cites federal law and says he accepts full responsibility for actions taken by agency heads. The move affects about 62,000 state employees and 130,000 teachers statewide with millions in raises and local funding implications.

State of Texas Smith Ziegler White House Washington Jed Nixon Dallas Cost of Living Council Treasury John Connally Connally Longitime Texas State Teachers Association Niles North

DWI Complaints Filed In Court In Texas county court Friday three men faced DWI charges

Reports show Elmer Cobble LeClair and LeD. Simon among others arrested on drunk driving counts. Cobble 32 of Crane County faces charges while Simon and LeClair were noted for hospital board involvement in Crane. The items reference bonds fines and jail terms, with broader commentary on presidential authority and Texas law.

Ector County Elmer Payton Cobble Acean

Summer Band Concert by Local Junior and Senior Highs

Bands from Nimita Junior High Malcolm Harris Bonham Junior High Charles Nail Hood Junior High Van Ragsdale and Permian High JR McEntyre assisted by Terry Milligan perform a 7 30 pm Friday concert in Permian High School fieldhouse. Public welcome free of charge.

Permian High School Nimita Junior High Malcolm Harris Bonham Junior High Charles Nail Hood Junior High van Ragsdale Permian High McEntyre Terry Milligan

Odean Arwrices ODESSA AMERICAN Notice

The Odessa American newspaper announces postal registration details, subscription rates, and delivery zones for the Odessa and Ector County area. Rates list monthly and yearly options by mail and in retail zones with single-copy prices for daily and Sunday editions.

Odean Tete) Arwrices Odessa American Tixen Texas Acot Oeetga Amaricen Oaese Ector County

Prowlers Flee With 960 Dollars From Doctor's Office

Police investigated seven burglaries reported Friday including an entry at Dr. John E. Bauman's office at 400 North Houston where 960 dollars in cash and checks were stolen. Intruders pried open a cash drawer with a letter opener and escaped with a money bag containing the checks. Other burglaries cited involved Stadium Apartments office on Kermit Highway with 138 dollars missing, Downs Clark Inc at 4020 Kermit Highway with small cash, and a home on Castle Road with no losses. Several residents reported break ins with no items taken. one thief fled amid screams.

John E. Bauman North Sam Houston Stadium Apartments Kermit Highway Tobby Tucker Downs Clark, Inc North Belmont

Firemen Answer 3 Alarms Here

Odessa firemen responded to three miner fire calls Thursday and Friday mornings. An air conditioner fire at Gladia Camp’s home, 1228 West Ada, caused minor damage. C Pate reported his car wiring on fire in the 1117 West Ada area while the aula was in the 900 block West Clements. A false alarm at 38th and Texas was answered by tire units.

Odessa Gladia Camp West Ada Pate Clements 38Th Texas

Four thefts reported by police on Friday

Police probed four thefts including a top chest taken from C. C. Stelzig at 411 North Amburger. Bicycle thefts were reported by Glenn Caran of 3617 Grenham, Mrs. W. Fowler of 3525 Fairlane, and Wilke Stockton of 3700 Crestview.

C. C Doc) Stelzig North Amburger Glenn Caran Grenham W. Fowler Fairlane Wilke Stockton Crestview

Missouri Rites Are Scheduled for Mrs Bertha Crane

Services for Mrs Bertha Crane 89 of 3606 McKnight who died Wednesday in Medical Center Hospital follow a lengthy illness and will be held at Williams Funeral Chapel California Mo at 3 30 p m Saturday Burial will be in New Hope cemetery She was born November 17 1891 in Missouri and moved here in 1958 She was a member of Sherwood Baptist Church Survivors include a daughter Lorraine Morrison of Lake Park Florida a son G E Doss of Odessa a sister Homer Bunch of Centertown Mo four grandchildren and five great grandchildren

Bertha Crane McKnight Medical Center Hospital Williams Funeral Chapel California New Hope Cemetery Crane Missouri Sherwood Baptist Church Lorraine Morrison Lake Park Fla G. E. Doss Odessa Homer Bunch Centertown

Deaths final rites set Saturday for two local men

Obituary notices list Lonnie Allen Brooks 87 a retired farmer of 8323 West County Road who died around noon Thursday at Medical Center Hospital after a six month illness. Alfred George Al Thomas 50 of 2704 Windsor Drive died shortly before 2 a.m. Friday at Medical Center Hospital after a three month illness. Funeral services are scheduled Saturday at 10 a.m. at Crestview Church with Rev. Corbin Turner and Rev. Curtis Thorp officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens under Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home. Survivors include multiple children and grandchildren. Also noted is the death of Dr. John Ladd, 48, assistant curator of Central American Archaeology at Harvard's Peabody Museum, who died Monday in Dubrovnik while on a vacation tour of Europe.

Smith Texas Rogers Thority Imsuage Nogers Iean Undo Lujan Luna Wilson Land Billy Raye Main Roy Falty East Second Lonnie Allen Brooks West County Road Alfred George al) Thomas Windsor Drive i/Medical Center Crescen A.m Hubbard-Kelly Bob Bratcher Corbin Turner Curtis Thorp Methodist Temple Baptist Church Sunset Evergreen Cemetery Borial Garden Direcion Hubbard-Kelly Funeral John Ladd Cambridge, Mass Harvard Peabody Museum Dubrovnik Yugoslavia Europe

Rites Pending For Local Woman Mrs Ardis Williams

Mrs Ardis Williams age 50 of 70 Beal died at 2 30 am Friday in Medical Center Hospital after a short illness Services are pending at Rix Funeral Home Born June 20 1921 Survivors include a son L B Willis of 318 Fireh tway daughters Blasie Jackson of 708 Beal and Dora Lee Jackson of 419 Seminole a sister Willie Mae Gary of Midland and a brother E S Woods of Wichita Falls

Ardis William Beal Medical Center Hospital Rix

Optimists North Texas District Convention Schedule

All day session at Inn of the Golden West with noon Eastside Rotary meeting in the Coach Room. At 6 PM Veterans of World War I meet in Barracks 1887 at Hi Spot Fourth Center. Also at 6 30 PM American Legion Post 430 and Auxiliary convene in Legion Auditorium at Eighth and Pueblo.

North Texas Inn of the Golden West Eastside Fouth Center 10Th and MacArthur American Legion Post Auxiliary Legion Auditorium Eighth and Pueblo

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Clinton Wade Seward Center Nthane Gilly Ray Key Joan R. Spears Tom Green Joe R. Townson Willie Robert Barnes Barnett Irene Barneit Kernt Fanfales Secontean Joe Bank Ameena Service Club Nixon’s Jade John Jal H Buddy) Rogers DWI Crane (Special) — Co J. McClair Crane County Ando LeClair Wees L D. Simon Simon Terrill Ray Hobbs iHe NBL Madera Gulfj Bel Molacca Wanlandada American Bank Olssa B.C Higher Hearting University of Texas of the Permian Basin Odessa College Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Cardozier UTPS Jack Rodgers Peemian Junior College System J. Marvin Higbee Don Sullivan Bernhard T. W. Sedate Royston Sara Alma Crow Wink The Baptist Church Jay J. Brooks Felmore H. Brooks Cross Plains Johnnie A. Brooks Omer D. Brooks Kermit D. W. Brooks West 57Th Rosalie Pitcox Seminole Peartie L. Sherman Big Spring Nancy Stice Judy Some Penelope Helen Jean Cunningham Mexia Methodist Church Air Force Larry Dean George W. Thomas John Edward Thomas East 13Th Bill Thomas Semingle Marie Weylands Windsor Vv In
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