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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1968

Page

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Lodge To Host Eagles President Visits Permian Basin

Harry Ford Grand Worthy President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will visit Odessa Crane and Hobbs New Mexico this weekend The Odessa Lodge hosts a 7 PM reception and 9 PM dance Ford a Kingsport Tennessee resident and former electronic and computer firm executive has held multiple state regional and grand offices The tour includes a Hobbs stop a visit to High Sky Girls Ranch a Crane District 4 convention and a 4 PM Crane speech with dinner

Harry Ford Order of Eagles Odessa Crane Hobbs N.M Ford Eagles Lodge Kingsport Tenn Tennessee Odessa Lodge Permian Basin N. M High Sky Girls Ranch Midland Eagles District 4 San Angelo Big Spring Fort Stockton Pecos

Saigon and NLF Rivalry Shapes Paris Reception Plans

In Paris, Sunday plans falter over delicate status issues between Saigon government and the NLF. South Vietnamese supporters gather for a planned grand welcome for the Saigon team while thousands of Vietnamese in Paris recall last month’s reception for NLF leader Mrs Nguyen Thi Binh. Pro Saigon banners appear at the consulate urging a firm stance against peace at any price.

South Vietnam Saigon NLF Paris Nguyen Thi Binh

Security Council debate over Israeli self defense action

United Nations Security Council members debated Israel's air and ground actions described as self defense against Iraqi positions. Israel and Jordan exchanged sharp accusations as violence escalated with shelling near the Jordan border. Egyptian President Nasser rejected a U.S. seven point peace plan and urged a broader Arab settlement not partitioned by country. Robert Anderson, adviser to the President-elect, discussed restoring normal relations with Arab states as a possible path to regional stability.

Security Council Yosef Tekoah Jordan U.N Muhammad H. El-Farra Council Gamal Abdel Nasser Israel Egypt Nasser Egyptian National Congress U.S. State Department United States Cairo al Gumhurriya Robert Anderson Nixon Middle East Washington Anderson

Fund Drive Aids Galveston Beriberi Patient

Mary Mosquedo of Odessa, mother of seven, was diagnosed with beriberi at John Sealey Hospital in Galveston after initial MS concerns. Doctors expect at least six weeks of hospitalization. a fund drive seeks to cover medical and living costs, with donations via American Bank of Commerce in care of Glen Atkins.

Mary Mosquedo Odessa John Sealey Hospital Galveston Cecil Howard Mosquedo Galveston Hospital Raul Mosquedo San Antonio Mosequedo Howard

Camelot Opens Friday Night at Permian Playhouse

The lavish Henry Arthur musical Camelot opens Friday at Permian Playhouse with a 50 member Odessa Midland cast led by George Chaffin as King Arthur and Lee Harley as Guinevere. Eight performances run weekends through Dec 21 with a Dec 15 matinee and Dec 19 Thursday show. tickets $3 or season memberships.

Knights of the ‘Roundtable Permian Playhouse George Chaffin King Arthur Lee Harley Midland Guinevere Camelot Louis Kluck Odessa Lancelot France Knights of the Round Table Dick Evans Merlyn Keith Brister King Pellinore Bruce Baca Mordred Arthur Lydia Miller Morgan le Fey Allen Calloway Jed Miller Ken Berrgren Cheryl Mondy Pat Conner Patsy Allen Lords and Ladies of the Court Dawn Jordan Darlene Perry Glyn Stice June Britch Barbara Iglehart Donna Snodgrass Robin Boyd Linda Scott Martha Street Keith Brister Jr Gary Lipscomb Doug Pendleton Keith Pearson Mike Romig Darrel Wilson Don Cherry Jones Enid Holm

$423,000 Suit Goes To Trial

Jury selection underway in a $423,000 damage suit in 70th District Court. Odessa residents Archie Q. Self and Sifredo M. Granado seek judgment for injuries from a two-truck crash on April 12, 1966, about 1.6 miles west of Odessa on U S 80. Defendants: R. O. Canon Distributing Co. of Odessa and Arthur Lee Forge of Mexia. Odessan Warren Burnett and Bill Alexander represent plaintiffs. defense attorneys are W. C. Shafer of Odessa and James G. Noland and Harrell Feldt of Midland.

70Th District Court Odessa Archie Q. Self Sifredo M. Granado U. S. 80 R. O. Canon Distributing Co Arthur Lee Forge Mexia Self Granada Forge Warren Burnett Bill Alexander Self and W. C. Shafer James G. Noland Harrell Feldt Midland

Community events schedule at Sands Restaurant and venues

At 7 AM breakfast gatherings and noon optimist meetings unfold at Sands Restaurant with Eastside Rotary and Odessa College guest speaker Coach L E McCulloch. A 12 39 PM Dutch Luncheon Club Christmas Dinner follows. Evening events include Veterans of World War I at Hi Spot Youth Center and an 8 30 PM Camelot opening at Permian Playhouse.

Odessa Optimists Sands Restaurant L. E. McCulloch Odessa College P.M 10Th and MacArthur

Denton Doctor to Address Odessa Osteopathic Meeting

Dr Robert H Nobles of Denton will speak at a 1 pm Odessa meeting of District 4 of the Texas Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons at 503 North Sam Houston. About 20 attendees expected. Nobles, co founder and chief of staff of Denton Osteopathic Hospital, studied at North Texas State University and Kansas City College of Osteopathy. He interned at Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital and practiced in Lorenzo before moving to Denton in 1959. he and his wife Jimmie Lou have five children.

Robert H. Nobles Denton Odessa Texas Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Nobles North Sam Houston Denton Osteopathic Hospital Texarkana North Texas State University Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Surgery Iota Tau Sigma Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital Lorenzo Jimmie Lou

Vandals Trap Traffic on U.S. 271 North of Paris

Paris Texas AP report details widespread tire punctures from tacks on U.S. 271 north of Paris. Highway Patrolman Max Womack says as many as 25 flats nightly, with a service station repairing 14 punctures in one evening. Officers warn the danger extends to emergency vehicles and other traffic.

Paris Tex U.S. 271 Max Womack

Man Given Jail Term For Theft In Ector County

Jimmie Dean Atkins 24 of Westgate Motel received a 60 day jail sentence after pleading guilty to stealing a table lamp from 1701 West Second on Nov 19. John Sherman Taylor 28 of 220 Carver was fined 100 for aggravated assault after admitting to stabbing Robert Thomas Peterson at Ethel's Cafe 1024 East Murphy. Judge John H. (Buddy) Rogers presided.

Odessa Ector County Jimmie Dean Atkins Westgate 1701 West Second John Sherman Taylor Carver Robert Thomas Peterson East Murphy John H Buddy) Rogers

Officer Assigned to Andrews Patrol Duo

Clint McCoy has been assigned to Andrews as a highway patrolman after completing Texas DPS training. He hails from Madisonville. The other patrolman stationed in Andrews is Buff Angel.

Andrews Clint ‘McCoy Texas Department of Public Safety Madisonville Buff Angel

Odessa American Rates Notice In-Home Delivery Plans

The Odessa American lists subscription rates for home delivery in Odessa and Ector County at 2.00 per month, Refail Trading Zone 1.91 per month, and all other zones 15 per week. Mail rates are 20.00 per year, 11.00 per 6 months, 5.50 for 3 months, and 2.00 per month. single copies cost 0.50 daily and Saturday, 0.20 Sunday.

Odessa Texas Odessa American East 4Th Street Ector County

Milk Storage Change Could Prolong Fresh Milk Life

Washington AP reports that extending milk storage life up to twenty times is possible by heating to 220 degrees for 16 seconds and storing near freezing. studies show higher temps and colder storage slow bacterial growth and preserve taste for weeks, with nuclear incident planning driving the research.

Washington Agriculture Department Pet Milk Co

Viet Nam War Briefing Reports Shift in North Vietnam Forces

A U S spokesman said North Vietnam pulled most forces from its northern province and the DMZ. Enemy deaths last week totaled 2,689, with prior week 2,706 after revision. South Vietnamese troops reported 37 enemy killed in two Mekong Delta skirmishes. U S B52s dropped 900 tons on border base camps and troop areas along the Cambodian and Laotian frontiers.

U.S North Vietnam South Vietnam Mekong Laos Saigon

Gold Prices Fall in Zurich and Paris Market Dip

Gold quotes slipped across Zurich and Paris as South Africa reportedly continued sales. Zurich ranges were 40.35 to 40.55, down five cents. Paris for one kilogram gold posted 43.50 per ounce, off from 43.91, highest since July 5, with Paris volume at 1,855,600 compared to 3,660,600 on Wednesday.

Zurich Paris South Africa France

Longtime Andrews resident Mrs. Violet Lisenbee dies at 59

Mrs. Violet Irene Lisenbee, 59, a longtime First Baptist Church worker in Andrews, died Wednesday evening after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Friday at 3:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Grissom officiating. Burial will follow in Andrews Cemetery. Surviving are her husband Joe Lisenbee, a son J. T. Lisenbee Jr., a daughter L F Guyton, four sisters and four brothers, and four grandchildren.

Andrews Violet Irene Lisenbee First ‘Baptist Church Permian General Hospital First Baptist Carl Grissom Andrews Cemetery Singleton Funeral Home Lisenbee E. E. Sybert C. A. McCarverl Arlington Lottie ‘Helen Proctor Jarrell J. B. Sealy Lubbock Overton T. &. Sealy Burnett J. A. Sealey Dee Lansford Odessa Stockdale Drury Fort Stockton Jewell David Drury Everett Drury Korea Richard Drury Oklahoma Betty Fay Hooper Ruth Walters Barbara Gillit Lamesa Audrie Flores Wilmington Calif Lena Drury Goliad Letha ‘Thomas Lela Grisset Wilmam Brock Roswell N.M Ira Odell Pleasanton Midland William Henry Ground California Ellis Funeral Home Ray Bristol First Christian Church Resthaven Memorial Park Ground Okmulgee Okla Elizabeth Lewis W. ‘Ground San Diego Edward Boxers Freedom Ind San Antonio Raymond H. Tyler Memorial Hospital Roy Akers Sunset Ridge Cemetery Tyler Hico Altus Grandfalls Adell Mendenhall Carlsbad Gene Tyler Max Tyler Euless Marvadell Key Stella Tyler Long Gordon Beard Hubbard-Kelly J. B. Dolan Grandnew Baptist Church Beard Hissorn Drilling Co East 11Th Hissom Seminole Cook County Tio Lorene MacDowell Sapp Clayton Lillian Willingham Ardmore C. H. Williams Sherman Hershell Beard Wilburn Beard Kerman Leonor V Madrid Leonor V. Madrid St. James James Daly Alpine Syria Almodova Rosa Buentelli Velia Villa Minot N. D Francisca Robledo Santa’ Maria Elicia Romo Felipa Jessus Madrid Walter McClain Parkview Hospital Antioch Baptist Church Fairview Cemetery Thomas Funeral Home McClain Haskell Washington County Rufus McClain Richard Smith Palm Beach Fla Sam McClain Tom McClain John McClain Temple Karie Dakins Ada Thomas Satin Lou Grant

Prisoners Moved From City Jail To Ector County Jail

Three prisoners were transferred from the city jail to Ector County jail on Wednesday. Gary Stover, 17, held on burglary and Crane County felony theft charges with a $6,000 bond. David Ronald Golden, 19, held on burglary with a $2,000 bond. Ramon Juan Vargas, 17, held on narcotics paraphernalia possession with a $3,000 bond.

Ector County Gary Stover Crane County David Ronald Golden Ramon Juan Vargas

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Lodge Fund For Woman Playhouse Sands Eastside Holiday Inn West 42Nd Inerta Nutcracker Holcome Ridgecrest Shopping Center Robert H. ‘Nobles Burger East 8Th Sage Chef Systems Indianapolis Circulation Department B. Fisher S. Fisher North Grant FE Violet I. Lisenbee J. B. Drury William H. Ground Gertrude Hardrick Northview Cemetery Hardrick Edward Townsend Monahans Ballinger Memorial Hospital Caldwell Runnels County Lewis Smith Lewis Smith Pecos County Lewis Davis Big Spring State Hospital Davis Owen Funeral Home Archie Mason Eclectic Ala Lifelon Montgomery Tallasee Mason Alabama Sherwood A. Mason Santl Tacinto
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