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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1968

Page

9

Fourteen Teens Involved In West County Road Crash

Police report a multi-vehicle crash on East on 49nd near Locust sent three to hospitals. Ada Davis Lyle 14 year old in critical condition. Lana Gibson 17 in ICU with facial injuries. Others treated for neck injuries and contusions. Arocha 22 and Heard 24 involved. son Kelly Don Arocha examined and released. James Thomas Martin 45 collided with their car. Parker 29 released after forehead contusions.

Ada Davis Lyle Lana Gibson Evelyn Jones East 10Th Donna Jean Colt Honeycutt Hillcrest Salietz West County Road Alfred Arocha North Tom Green John Heard West Arocha Kelly Don Arocha West County Roagi Heard James Thomas Martin Eisenhower Parker Wasi Andrews Douglas Repinel Bor Mctlroy Mayine Luis Ledboters Willem MecDonsid Poot Exlher Arringtoni Wesley James Moore Matie Len Dedman Jerry Rey Strother Judy Marie Dorothy K. Baker Royce "Harman District Court Dianna Low Wickman Billy Hickman Slliam C Strawiva Shirley Striwns Kennel Anton v Lereny Dudy Ann Lereny Kawie Foy Qibtieh Jr Kinda Joyce Tebie Cutbirth Frank A. Sandoval John Hubert -Raglin Aes Lee Charles Herbert M. Currie Charlt Manahan Johnny Massey el Pearl Mathony David B Bruce John L. ‘Rhoades Bobby E. McKinney Dora Stewart Truai Woodall George Biray Davis Jock Boone Joel D Kendall Thurman Swart Geodge Austin Suess Wiltred Mivers Nezie Edward Walden Eugene E. Grager Baby Willian Minars Larry’ Archer Loule Charlie Charles Willan Smith Ames R. Rivas J. Biie Beety Soustey Tiorin Ector Ail Billy L. Smithy TOE East Og Paul Stamatis Bonham Airl Anal Love Phillips North Gonder Iris Larry D. Lasoter Midland Michas Lloyd Fool Uhl Eit Teert John Chrietzberg Beverly Danna Jean Monercult Hillcraft Andrews Highwey Joy Hill Parker Joy Hill West County James ‘Thomas Martin Alfred C. Arocha North Tom Green Hancock Thomas Meeking Senta Rose Joe Zutlan Ornevis Ciliford Meadow Johm E. Harris Jimmy Lee’ Grant Dixie Ond Victoria Nunez Rangel East Fifth Carl Stevenson North Hancock NewWay Cleaners Dixie Esles Brant Nike Neh We Nates

Andrews Man Dies Of Wound

An Andrews man identified as P. Drury died after a gunshot wound to the head sustained Monday while tending a 2 caliber bolt action rifle at a home near Andrews. deputies say the shooting appeared accidental as the weapon discharged while being removed from a closet. the wife heard a shot and found him in a bedroom.

Andrews P. Drury Medical Center Hospital Permian General Hospital Andrews County G. A. Ragsdale A . Ragsdale Deary Ragsdale Drury Lawmien

Odessa Men Plead Guilty in Misdeamor Case

Two Odessa men admitted to misdemeanor charges in Ector County Court. John Williams, 36, fired a shotgun Sept. 10. Ernest Carter, 21, and Manuel Rodriguez, 25, faced related theft and weapon counts. Williams received a one month jail term and fines. all four cases involved local shop or plant locations and the Odessa Midland area hospital plans discussed by the Texas College Coordinating Board.

Austin Odessa:Midland Odessa-Midland West Texas Upean College Odessa Midland Texas College Texasgislature Thesday She Hoard Board of Regents Texas Senate Corpus Christi Dallas San Antonio Texas Tech Ector County Ding Earnest Carter South Muskingum Manuel Rodriguez Roxana Stralls Tank. Co Buddy)Rogers Jack Croft

County Court Records and Civil Suits Highlight Local News

District court and public notices list divorces and suits including Robert Cravey vs. Texas Department of Public Safety stay order and Mediacenter Hospital admissions and discharges. Traffic accidents with local residents and businesses cited show routine city crime and civil activity.

Abilene Airline Seeks West Texas Passenger Service

Abilene based Sentinel seeks temporary certificate to operate morning flights Midland Odessa to Big Spring Fort Worth and Dallas with bypass on return to Fort Worth. Afternoon service would land Fort Worth Meacham instead of Dallas. Application filed previously, hearings postponed. company reorganized. Plans three aircraft with seven to nine seat planes. freight traffic anticipated as service grows. Directors include Puckett ONeill Carr and Weiner.

Abilene Sentinel Texas T. Aeronautics Austin Midland-Odessa Big Spring Aire Dallas West Texas Bruce Puckel Puckett Air Texas Air’ Southweet Mallty Fort Worth Meacham Field San Antonio Commission Tower Ane Merphy Midland- Odessa San Angelo Houston Freeport Baytown Chambers of Commerce Kob Puckett Puckell F. P. O'Niell Waggoner Carr Arnold Weiner

City Officials Headed for National Conference in New Orleans

Three Texas city officials Reese Titish and Cour titman Ed Barham plan to fly to New Orleans Friday for pre-convention meetings ahead of the three day National League of Cities convention. City Manager Ronald Neighbors may cancel his trip while Governor Rockefeller and Richard Nixon were among keynote speakers slated for Monday with sessions through Wednesday. Odessa mayor named to Inter Governmental Relations Committee. Reese to vote, Barham to serve as alternate.

Vnessa City Corvention New Orleans Meyer-Jith Reese Courtitman Ed Barham Ronald Neighbors Nelson Rockefeller New York Richard Nixon Galo Plaza The Organization of American States Adl Odessa Reese Barllam Lcity United States NLC

Theft reports officers probe multiple Austin thefts

Police investigate several thefts including an Inn of the Golden West room theft where Don E Legge reported more than 100 dollars taken from a suitcase, a battery charger two transistor radios a small chest and about ten dollars. Other crimes include hubcaps stolen from a contracting company vehicle and a rifle from a car near an Eastside cafe. A German Shepherd was also stolen from a yard.

Austin Don Legge Hissroom Inn of the Golden West Jim E. Johnson East 25Th Texas Compan North Century Davie “Voorhies Don L. Jordan East 43Rd

Water District approves million dollar pipeline project outcome

Water District tentatively awarded a 997,365 dollar contract to construct a 14.7 mile concrete cylinder pipeline from the Martin County pump station to Midland. Huff Construction bid 192,620 for terminal storage work but was over estimate. Board weighs re-advertising and financing steps. consider water sales contract with San Angelo.

Vni Marth Martin County Midland Panhandle Construction Company Lubbock Huff Construction Co Stephenville Ivig Sun Pipeline Company Walsh and Waits Howard Air Fields Colorado River Ivie Robert Lee San Angelo San Angela

Playoff Ticket Demand High for Odessa Permian Matchup

Odessa Permian and Irving Class AAAA quarter final tickets moved briskly as public sales opened at W T Barrett Stadium. By morning 60 people lined up with 4 000 to 5 000 adult tickets remaining. Student tickets sold only at schools while adults may buy at gate Saturday if any left. Adults $2 50 students $1 00 at home sale. gate price same. Stadium capacity 17 500 to 18 000 with end zone bleachers. Organizers sent about 2 700 tickets to Irving. 4 000 requested.

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Seagraves approves bond issue for school improvements

_Voters in Seagraves Independent School District approve a 225,000 bond issue for athletic and facility improvements. Final tally shows turnout of 347 with 20 percent voting for and 14 against. Bond funds will build a football stadium, fieldhouse, vocational shop, concessions, stands, tennis courts and a regulation track west of Seagraves High School. Tax rate will rise from 1.76 to 1.91 to service the bond. taxes on a 10,000 value home would increase about 3 per year._

Seagraves Independent School District Seagraves High School Gerald Shelley

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