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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1968
Page
3
A brief notice records two children speaking about personal purchases a toy train a teddy bear and a drum and one child admitting they have been snooping around to see if anyone else has. The dialogue emphasizes curious play and social responsiveness.
A reader humorously notes Christmas shopping progress by saying she bought her Mommie a certificate for a year's diaper service. The remark captures seasonal shopping and gift ideas in a light domestic vignette.
Civil cases will be tried this week in 70th District Court. Jury panel members listed by District Clerk Hazel Hendrick include numerous residents and addresses, indicating a broad cross section for pending civil trials this week.
Eisenhower Church of Christ presents a faith based view arguing morality includes spirituality. It contrasts moral meaning good with spiritual churchy, urging reverence for Jehovah and reliance on God’s grace through Jesus. Contact 807 E. 21st for Bible study or correspondence course.
A Negro Heritage Seminar is set for Saturday in Blackshear Junior High School Auditorium from 10 a.m. to 2 45 p.m. Odessa physician Dr W C Stewart will speak on The Future What Is The Prognosis James Bradford president of the West Texas Social Studies Conference and Thomas Heiting Odessa College history professor will also speak Registration runs 10 10:30 a.m with Bradford and a Q A by Heiting from 11 40 to noon Simultaneous workshops follow 1 15 2 p.m Topics include A Review of Negro Literature The Black Crisis in America and Autobiographies of Famous Persons Luncheon costs 175 per plate Reservations by Thursday to Mrs Fresilla Whitaker 604 South Dixie Co sponsors Odessa alumnae chapter Delta Sigma Theta and Odessa Women in Community Service
Eldon B. Russell, 65, a one time candidate for Wal la Walla County Sheriff, was charged with first degree murder in the shooting of Don C. Maycumber, 42, a guard at the State Penitentiary and cattle drover. The fatal shot struck Maycumber in the back as cattle were driven along a railroad right of way near Bussel’s home. Russell, who was defeated by Sheriff Art Klundt in 1966, allegedly fired from about 10 feet away after threatening to kill the first man who crosses the track.
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