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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1965
Page
2
Don Louis Jones, 18, was arrested after a .25-caliber pistol was found in his car. Police reported Jones, previously a Justice of the Peace, was charged following the Saturday event.
W L Banes aged 52 of 1418 Emerald was treated and released from Medical Center Hospital after an incident left his right ring finger injured. Garda ater may be misread. repair unclear in readable text.
Alexander announces bid for a second term as Ector County commissioner. He notes prior easy 1962 election victory, emphasis on economy in county government, uniform personnel policy, and efficiency. He and his family reside at 3831 Blossom Lane. Deadline to enter GOP primaries is February 9.
Rome AP reports Italy’s population rose by more than a million from 1984 to September, indicating a notable demographic increase.
Gemini 7 blasted off from Cape Kennedy with Borman and Lovell aboard after a successful countdown. The crew addressed fuel cell issues from Gemini 6’s cross feed valve and the Pad 19 damage loom remains a routine concern as Gemini 6 launches proceed. Marilyn Lovell awaits her fourth child during Jim Lovell’s long mission.
Dr. B Fisher presents a consumer guide on eye exams and frames noting that professional exams vary in length and price, and that frame choice affects lens quality and comfort. It urges readers to consider optics and service when comparing optometrist offerings.
An 11 year old Odessa resident born April 20 1905 in Paris Texas died after a heart attack. He had moved from Olton to Odessa and worked for a construction firm. He was a Belmont Baptist Church member. Funeral arrangements were pending Saturday under Paul A Rix Funeral Home. Survivors include his daughter a sister Mrs Cordin Ann Brown of Fort Worth three brothers Willie Roy and Eddie of Olton and two grandchildren.
Two children were treated and released from Medical Center Hospital Saturday after fracturing limbs. Jeffrey Hall aged 6 broke his left wrist falling from a bed at home 524 Drury Lane. Mike Ray Lewis aged 8 fractured his left forearm playing near his home at 3105 Park Boulevard.
Elizabeth Ann Elizondo, 3, daughter of Annabell Elizondo of 1436 South Broughton, was treated and released from Medical Center Hospital after swallowing cleaning fluid. Kevin Jack Lindsay, 19 months, son of Jim Lindsay of 1907 North Hancock, received treatment and release after swallowing aspirin.
Mrs. C E Franklin told police Saturday that vandals dumped two trash cans into the swimming pool at Villa Capri Apartments located at 1200 North Lee. Investigators reviewed the incident as a vandalism report and searched for witnesses and footage.
Police report burglars prowled a home at 211 West 17th early Saturday. Entry was gained after removing a screen from a rear window. Four silver dollars a coat and a bottle of perfume were taken from Flo Nell Ingram.
A woman named Mrs Williams died on arrival at Medical Center Hospital after an apparent heart attack while preparing dinner at her home 2520 East 11th. She was born November 10, 1907 in Santa Fe New Mexico and married to Russ Williams in Carlsbad New Mexico on June 27 1934. She belonged to St Johns Episcopal Church.
A long time resident born September 6, 1887 in Alabama married Alice Haynes in Karnes City in 1935 and moved to Odessa in 1948 from Brownwood. He leaves one son Wayne and one daughter Patsy at home and survived by two brothers Albert of Midland and Grady of Fort Worth and a sister Mrs. Faye Lockhart of Fort Worth.
City resident D. M. King 83 longtime resident here died Thursday evening in Methodist Hospital Funeral services were held at Caprock Church of Christ with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park He was a retired farmer and father of Ray King of Hobbs NM Also listed are obituaries for Clyde Cutbirth Bertie Howard Terry Sr and others with daily services and survivals detailed in Midland and San Angelo notices
An old Odessa American notice lists home delivery rates for Soler County and surrounding areas. It specifies prices by duration with monthly and quarterly options, including a $5.90 charge for three months and a $3.00 monthly rate. The document references tax or rate notes and subscription terms.
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