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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1997

Page

9

Replica flies over Zach in 1910 boxkite replica

Roger Freeman pilots a wood and fabric replica of Henry Farman’s 1910 Boxkite over Guadalupe County near San Antonio. Built by Vintage Aviation Services, the craft uses pine and birch with modern engine and Dacron covering. The plane, not a precise replica, will be showcased at Hong Kong International Airport on opening day November 15.

Zuehl Roger Freeman Zach Guadalupe County San Antonio Eee Aoe Wid Sd Freeman Plopee Ae Eee Reeman Hong Kong Historical Aviation Associatteean Te Ty Veeseman Henry Farman Hong K Vintage Aviation Services Inc Marion Wright Larry Ross Ross Sultan Ae Ae Hong Kong T Anderson Vi Aviation

Townsfolk oppose new post office in Glen Flora

Residents of Glen Flora Texas near Wharton County urge the Postal Service to keep the 80 year old post office in place. They say the small wooden building is a community hub and oppose leasing land for a larger facility while officials consider expansion of the old site.

Glen Flora Wharton County U.S. Postal Service Debbie Krenek Bet Hon Houston NJ. Irvin Old Post Office Postal Service Thomas W. Jacobs Agency Jacobs Jerilyn Black David Lewin

Police hold family car as evidence in 1995 Wichita Falls killing

A Wichita Falls mother of three remains without transportation as authorities delay returning her family car until the alleged killer of Chester Ladilik goes to trial. Ed Lane says testing may be done on the 1981 Buick. Ladilik and her children must rely on buses and feet, paying up to five dollars per round trip, with limited bus hours complicating their commute.

Wichita Falls Latesha Ladilik Chester Ladilik Lai Yinsik Ed Lane Chri Deshon Ledesma Ladilik Dominique Devontay Eric

Death notices from multiple Texas towns dated Aug 1997

Multiple death notices detail passings on Aug 23 24 1997 across Barstow Odessa Eastland Midland Brownfield and Odessa areas. Notices list ages birthplaces survivors funeral arrangements and participating churches and cemeteries with services and burial details. Survivors include spouses children and extended relatives with regional funeral homes named.

Mary Allredge Barstow Medical Center Hospital Presbyterian Church Oastow Cemetery Peacock Portage Penn First Christian Church Vernon Allredge Bartstow Ara Ann Collvins Helen Kaber Henderson Big Spring Bernardo Hinejes Scenic Mountain Medical Center Odessa Funeral Home St. Joseph Catholic Church Hill Cemetery Angeles Memorial Chapel Lajitas SURV Consuelo KR Hinojos Odessa Paul Raul Midland Willie Walker Jr Medical Center Tal Ellis Funeral Home Chapel L.W. Dixon Paukview Cemetery Ellis Funeral Home Oklahoma City Church of God In Christ Christel Walker Wille Brownfield Elizabeth Nannie Yates Brownfield C Chuck Fisher Brownfield Funeral Home Detroit Texas Desgners Ann Russell Tommie Carlsbad

Feds launch safety probe of Union Pacific

Federal Railroad Administration to dispatch 50 to 60 inspectors to review Union Pacific operations system wide after seven deaths in three recent collisions. Investigators will examine hazardous material inspections train control and operating practices as Union Pacific faces scrutiny in San Antonio Devine Rossville Kan and Fort Worth incidents.

San Antonio Union Pacific Federal Railroad Administration FRA David Bol Express-News Bolger Ohat Mark Davis Tve South Texas Devine Rossville Kan Far Worth el Paso Centennial

Odessa Boy Bruised After Baton Attack on East Fifth Street

A 2 year old Odessa boy was struck with a baton causing bruising at 4 15 p m in the 1500 block of East Fifth Street Ector County Jail inmates are held Sunday after forfeiting bond on a burglary of habitation charge Timothy G Baiza 9595 Highway 385 held on 2500 bond.

Odessa East Fifth Street Ector County Timothy G. Baiza

Unauthorized Use of Vehicle and Burglary Report

An Odessa man reported his 1988 Ford F-150 worth 5000 stolen from the 100 block of East Third Street between 5 and 5 30 pm on August 12. An Ector County man reported two televisions and electrical gear valued at 7170 taken from 2122 Mercury Ave between August 14 and Saturday. A 17-year-old Odessa man caused 2690 in damages to a Xerox machine and other items after forcibly entering a building between 6 pm Saturday and 12 30 pm. Bond set at 2500 for Michael Lynn Whitt 4245 Redbud Ave after a felony driving while intoxicated charge.

Odessa East Third Street Ector County Michael Lynn Whitt Redbud Ave Xerox Allens Mercury Ave

Odessa American Death Notices Policy Clarified

The Odessa American states there is no charge for death notices of residents or former residents within its two-county circulation area, outlining eligibility and coverage for this service.

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