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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1972

Page

2

Midland Junior College Vote Slated For Dec 2 Details

Midland ISD trustees set December 21 as the election date to disband PJCS and form a new Midland Junior College District. A585 Emillion bond issue funds a Midland campus land offered by the City Council in Air Park. Absentee voting runs through December 15 with ten precincts. The move ends a 1969 alliance with Odessa and follows earlier bond plans. Dr. Al Langind notes optimism amid a push by Citizens to Build Midland College led by Mrs. Frank Cahoon and Hamilton McRae.

Midland Stally Odessa Midland Independent School District Board of el Paso Coordinating Board Texas College and University System ISD Midland College PJCS Midland Junior College District Authority Emillion Air Park al Langingd Reagan Legg PFCS Frank Cahoon Hamilton McRae

Industrial District Proposal Faces Deadline For Companies

Contracts from firms in the South Grandview and East Highway 80 area must be submitted to the city council by Thursday December 7 to form an industrial district in place of annexation. Mayor Jim Reese and City Attorney Sivalls discuss proposals and the December 12 council meeting when the annexation ordinance will be considered on third reading.

East Second South Grandview Sivalls Council Tangersland Albio Ares Jimny Reese Uls Grandview Stralls

Former Cop Mrs Stout Found Guilty in Dallas Murder Trial

Former Dallas policeman John T Singletary and his alleged partner Mrs Mary Stout were found guilty of murder in the shooting death of Stout s husband. The two person jury deliberated one hour 35 minutes to reach the verdict. The pair face 2 years to life in prison with possible probation on appeal. Both lawyers said they would appeal and Singletary expressed disbelief at the verdict.

Dallas, Tex Dallas John T. Singletary Mary Stout Singletary

The American Gem Society Promotes Trusted Jewelry Trade

An advertisement extols the American Gem Society as a mark of high achievement for jewelers, urging readers to choose a knowledgeable, reputable jeweler. It describes zircon and diamond substitutes, heat enhancement colors, and the value of education and proper instruments in gemstone evaluation.

Syieleh Matt Damona Bethan Theerican Gem Society Madeo Pal

Theft reports roll in from city streets

Police investigated a series of thefts including a 1966 car taken from Barrett with keys inside owned by Maurice Nelms 219 Bunch. A 10 speed bicycle valued at $100 was stolen from Lee Frank Hughes 2006 West Eighth. A pickup loss included a personal checkbook and tools with unknown location. Cash $81 stolen from Standard Service Station 2000 Base Eighth Gary Wall on duty. An eight track tape player worth $10 was taken from Barbara Cahicutt 5 Washington Lane.

Maurice Nelms Bunch Nelms Barrett Lee Frank Hughes West Eighth Steve A. Ward West L1th Standard Gary Wall Barbara Cahicutt Washington Lane Dobbs

Two Auto Crashes Injure Two in Friday Incidents

Two people suffered non serious injuries in separate crashes Friday afternoon. Norman Lee Driver, 17, was treated after a noon collision at 10th and Dotsy while riding as a passenger in Barbara Ann Falks car. Vivian Benson Hobbs and Ernest S Albarado were also involved in two car crashes with Albarado receiving facial contusions and minor abrasions before discharge from Medical Center Hospital.

Norman Lee West 2Éth 10Th Dotsy Barbara Ann Falk East Eighth Falk Vivian Benson Hobbs Tom Green Medical Center Hospital Hancock Poles Lee Cheshire Ernest S Albarado Carolyn Hancock Albarado

Pickens Reportedly Joining Austin Firm

Texas state representative Ace Pickens reportedly plans to join the Austin law firm of Philp Overton as assistant general counsel to the Texas Medical Association. Overton is the TMA’s general counsel and the firm handles legal and legislative matters for the association based in Austin. Confirmation was not available from Pickens or Overton.

Austin Ace Pickens Washington Texas Medical Association Jon Philp Overton TMA Sam Stone Jr Overton Pickens Nor den M Anderson Evecine Anderson Sayd Parkens Texas

Meadows Talks With Rangers After Court Appearance

Convicted killer Johnny Meadows met Friday with three Texas Rangers at the Ector County Courthouse. Officials said the talk yielded nothing of consequence. FBI agents also discussed Meadows with Paul Sjodel, but release of details was restricted.

Johnny Meadows Texas Rangers Ector County James Riddle Riddle J.C Lynch Paul Collison Pecos Meadows Ridgle Sheriff's Department Paul Sjodel FBI Midland Donald Sullivaty el Paso Sjodel Sullivan

Local court records show multiple marriage and civil actions

County Court matter lists several marriage licenses and divorce actions including Isegrd William Ray and Joany Carne Jair Marion Tavese. Lona Mengwas and Fracelin Murrell Hidgisor. Mary Jane Jones and others. Also appears lawsuits for damages, fraudulent use of communications and automobile accidents with numerous names and addresses cited. A house fire damaged Betty Swain’s home from a cigarette, firemen responded, water and time noted. An industrial board case and a repair company suit against Jess Tockett are filed. a Priday incident reports fracture and hospital treatment.

Isegrd Amn Ray Jair Marion Tavese Lona MM Mengwas Fracelin Murrell Hidgisor Mary Jane Rdaney Ely Ana Cmss Bruce Peed Lord Hert

Deaths Rites Sunday For Odessan

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Chapel for Dave Elbert Johnson 83 who died Thursday in Medical Center after a year long illness Burial will be Monday afternoon in Enid Cemetery Enid Oklahoma Johnson a retired oilfield worker resided at Deering Nursing Home Born June 6 1889 in Menlo Iowa Came to Odessa in 1345 from Dumas Army veteran of World War I member of Westminster Presbyterian Church

Hubbard-Kelly Dave Elbert Johnson Medical Center Enid Okla Johnson Deering Nursing Home Menlo Iowa Odessa Dumas Westminster Presbyterian Church

Funeral services pending for Louisa Jaure

Louisa Jaure 50 died Friday morning at Medical Center Hospital after a two month illness. Born December 3, 1922 in Lovington New Mexico she moved to Odessa from Big Spring in 1966 and was a member of St Josephs Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters Delia Jaure and two sons Joe Jaure and Frank Jaure a sister Virginia Salgado Odessa and two brothers Te Jaure Midland Hans Jaure Saginaw.

Hibbard-Kelly Funeral Home Louisa Jaure Phillips Medical Center Ilness Jaure Lovington N.M Odessa Big Spring St. Joseph's Catholic Church Delia Jaure Joe Jaure Frank Jaure Scotts Bluti Neb Virginia Salgado Te Jaure Midland Hans Jaure Saginaw Mid

Woman Dies in Accident Near Ozona

A woman identified as Guadalupe Pacheco Peters died in a single vehicle crash about 1 am Friday, 31 miles west of Ozona. The car, driven by Santiago anza Gallegos, ran off the roadway and overturned once. Peters was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. The body was taken to Danes Funeral Home in Ozona.

OZONA Ague Justice of the Peace al Fields Guadalupe Pacheco Peters Bil Paso Santiago Anza Gallegos Fl Paso Gallegos Catlegin Dames Funeral Home

Viet Nam Peace Talks Move Toward Secret Sessions

Administration sources say negotiations near a cease-fire accord while South Vietnam and the Viet Cong voice serious reservations. Madame Binh accuses U S advisers of civilian cover and calls for political-prisoner releases as Saigon leans toward a demilitarized zone plan under international supervision.

Vietnam Washington Hans South Vietnam Viet Cong Nguyen Thi Binh Akahate United States North Vietnam Paris Binh Defense Department Saigon Japan Thong Tan Xa da Nang

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