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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1952

Page

2

Five Negroes Nabbed In Gambling Raid Here

Five men were nabbed on gaming charges in a house on Neilson Street by a constable and two city detectives. Four faced Justice of the Peace M. Newman and Rudolph Robbins was charged with operating a gambling place. All were released on bonds.

Neilson Street Charlie Peterson E.pearl Marvin Cooper S. Nelson L. C. Johnson Patterson Rudolph Robbins S. Jackson Justice of Peace M. Newman Walter Morrison E. Pearl George Carnes Precit 2 Thad West Willie Silvey Precinct Elmer (Peewee) Norman

County Budget Hearing Slated for Ecitor County

A public hearing on Ec itor County five year budget is set by the Commissioners Court for 10 a.m. Tuesday in the County Courtroom. After approval the Court will likely set the next year tax rate. The current rate is 1.40 per 3106 valuation.

Ecitor County Commissioners Court

Theft charge filed on Odessa laborer over tire theft

Tommy Duvall, 28, Odessa la borer, was charged in Justice of Peace Newman's court with theft over 50 dollars for allegedly taking a tire and trucking equipment. He was arrested at a cafe in the 3100 block of North Grant on a warrant. The Ozark Trucking Co. Inc., 2300 N Grant, was identified as the owner of the stolen items. The complaint was signed by Floyd Baker.

Tommy Duvall Odessa Justice of Peace Newman Duvall North Grant jOzark Trucking Co. Inc Grant Floyd Baker

Hospital Treats Two For Injuries Over Weekend

Fred Gray, 32, of 317 E Pearl, suffered a cut on the left side and was treated and released from Medical Center Hospital. Gerald Virden, 16, of 428 W May, was treated for cuts on the right leg after a motorcycle accident Saturday night in the 1900 block E County Road. He works at a drive in movie.

Fred Gray E. Pearl Gerald Virden W. May Medical Center Hospital Gray Virden

Theft of a Tool Box Reported by Local Resident

The theft involved a tool box and about 250 dollars worth of tools reported to police Sunday by T. R. Swinney of 1419 S. Washington. The articles were taken from a car parked on West Highway 80 according to police.

T. R. Swinney S. Washington W. Hwy. 80

Man Held as Alleged Parole Violator in Abilene

The sheriff's office held Marvin Head a 26 year old plumber for Abilene as an alleged parole violator from the Indiana State penitentiary. Officers said Head was arrested in an East Second street tavern Sunday evening.

Marvin Head Abilene Indiana State Penitentiary Head East Second Street

Odessa Seeks Bids for Western Manor Water and Sewer Work

Legal notice invites sealed proposals to City of Odessa Texas for water and sewer improvements and extensions at Western Manor. Bids due Sept 6 1952 at 9 30 am with cashier or certified check 5 percent of bid. Plans available for $20 refundable with bid submission. Bond by licensed surety required.

Odessa Texas Caressa State of Kenneth E. Reiond R. H. Alyvey

County Court and District Court Notices

Marriage license issued for George Dee Fulton and Patricia June Brown. District Court docket lists suits: Frances Hines vs Lewis Hines and Jean Churchill vs Conrad Churchill. E T Dalton sues Humble Oil for 65000 over a truck collision. Kennametal sues C Johnson for 900 for merchandise delivered Oct 25, 1950. Medical Center Hospital admissions Aug 23 24 with patient names. dismissals listed. multiple births at local addresses.

George Dee Fulton Patricia June Brown Frances Ray Hines Lewis Henry Hines Jeannette Churchill Conrad J. Churchill E. T. Dalton Humble Oil and Refining Co East Second Kennametal, Inc C. Johnson Johnson Medical Center Hospital E. Cockrel L. H. Tilley D. J. Long Elwood Broomfield R. J. Haynie F. E. Lassater Edward Williams E. A. Hanks Frank Priddy Ene Watson D. E. Free McFarland J. R. Wayne Tones J. Q. Schuessler B. G. Baker J. E. Roberts C.D. Anderson I. H. Myers Kenneth Dyson W. F. Shipley Mar Spurgeon Bobby Wayne Davis Jean Morgan T. S. Nettleton Doris Collins

City Council Meeting Likely Postponed

City Manager Dick Pepin said the semi monthly council meeting at 5 p m Tuesday was doubtful due to expected lack of quorum and likely postponed to next week. Mayor Fred Gage and Councilman Babe Griffith are on vacation while Councilman George Shows plans a near term trip.

Dick Pepin Fred Gage Babe Griffith George Shows

Odessa Youth Held Over Stolen Car Case

A 15 year old Odessa student was taken into custody by the county juvenile officer after being caught in a car allegedly stolen from Edward Malone of 320 North Center. The arrest occurred at Sixth and North Grant at 2 45 a m. No disposition had been made in the case by noon today.

Odessa Edward Malone N. Center N. Grant

Watts to Speak at National Attorneys Meet in Houston

Odessa attorney John Watts and District Judge R W Hamilton are on the program for the National Association of Claimants' Compensation Attorneys annual convention at the Shamrock Hotel Houston this weekend. The four day session ends Saturday Aug 30 and is expected to draw about 2000 lawyers doctors and others.

John Watts Odessa National Association of Claimants’ Compensation Attorneys R. W. Hamilton Shamrock Hotel Houston Watts Oscar Holcomb Price Daniel U. S

Captain Visits Reserve Unit In Odessa

Captain N H Lincoln newly appointed unit instructor for the Lubbock area of the Army Organized Reserve Corps visited Odessa for the first time in his new role. He conferred with Maj William E Nance commanding officer of the 464th Engineer Petroleum Production Depot. Lincoln recently replaced Maj David Burford who was transferred to Hardin Simmons University Abilene.

N. H. Lincoln Lubbock Army Organized Reserve Corps Odessa Anis Lincoln William E Nance 464Th Engineer Petroleum Production Depot Maj David Burford Burford Hardin. Simmons University Abilene

Two Youths Held In Theft Sprees In Odessa

Two youths aged 16 and 17 were held by city detectives in Odessa on theft spree charges. They were arrested at the Ector Motor Co. yard after a nightwatchman saw them prowling cars around 11 p.m. Sunday and police said they seized a voltage regulator. Detectives reported an auto parts theft ring has been operating in the city.

Odessa Ector Motor Co

Crow Shooters Charged In Odessa Neighborhood Incident

A 38 year old Odessa man Pete Hardy told officers he was shooting crows when a rifle discharge went through a neighbor’s home. Hardy, 2801 N Grant, was charged with a misdemeanor in Justice of Peace M Newman’s court. Arrested at his home around 3 30 p m Sunday J N Floor 2804 Hallie Drive signed the complaint no injuries reported.

Pete Hardy N. Grant Justice of Peace M. Newman J. N Hallie Drive Noone

Odessa Patrolman Resigns for Higher Pay

Patrolman C. E. Kull aged 24 of 701 East Sixth resigns from the Odessa police department effective today. Lt. Jack Tomlin reports the officer left to take a higher paying job due to high living costs. Kull began service March 15.

Odessa Jack Tomlin Kull

Rhoda Deaton 54 Dies at Home in East Sixth Street

Rhoda Gertrude Eaton Deaton 54 died at her home on East Sixth Street after a yearlong illness. Hubbard Funeral Home will transport the body to Morton for services and burial at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Morton Cemetery. She is survived by three brothers T. S. of Odessa W. L. and G. D. of California and a sister Mrs. J. B. Tomblin of Lubbock.

Rhoda Gertrude Eaton East Sixth Street Hubbard Funeral Home Morton Morton Cemetery Miss Deaton T. S Odessa W. L. Land G. D California J. B. Tomblin Lubbock

Negro Woman Released On Bond After Flats Fight

Mrs. Queen Ester Morris, 42, a Negro resident of 206 South Jackson, was released on bond from city jail after a Sunday night altercation in the flats. A companion reportedly hurled a bottle, injuring her above the left eye and on the left arm. She was treated at Medical Center Hospital and turned over to police.

Queen Ester Morris S. Jackson Medical Center Hospital

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