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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1967

Page

2

Texas Divorce Notice in Ector County Court

Legal notice from Hazel Hendrick 70th District Court of Ector County Texas to Bobby Lee Rogers. The petition by Brenda Jo Whitfield Rogers seeks divorce equitable division of property and restoration of maiden name filed October 24 1967. The defendant must answer by January 22 1968 in Odessa before the district court.

Odessa American Onne State OF Texas Bobby Lee Rogers District Court of Ector County Odessa Texas Brenda JO Whitffield Rogers Gece A. D Hazel Hendrick Viola Davis

Odessa Ector County ISD Seeks Bids for Used Transport Equipment

The Ector County Independent School District invites sealed bids by 2:30 PM on December 19, 1967, for surplus transport vehicles including pickups, dump trucks, and buses, with bid forms available at the Odessa Administration Building. The district reserves right to accept or reject any bid and waive irregularities. A separate notice details Odessa City Ordinance 67.68 calling a December 1947 election for a one percent local sales tax and lists polling locations and officers for eight precincts.

Odessa American ECTOR COUNTY_ INDEPENDENT Odessa Texas Ector County Independent School District Elohth and Lee Streets Board of Trustees Eighth and Lee Streets Chas, L. Walker Ector County Independent Presistric

Liquor License Requested for Eastwood Inn Odessa

Joyce Morrison applies to the Texas Liquor Control Board for a Beer Retailers on Premises license to operate at 838 Barretts Avenue Odessa Texas under the trade name Eastwood Inn Edna Smith County Clerk notices. The Odessa American Publishes December 7 8 1967 listing details and contact information.

Joyce Morrison Texas Liquor Control Board Barretts Avenue Odessa Texas Eastwood Inn Edna Smith Ector County

Denton Votes on Sales Tax and Major Bond Issues

Denton Texas voters will decide on a one cent sales tax and the largest single bond issue in the city’s history. A $15 million electrical system expansion bond also appears on the ballot, with an additional up to $2.5 million for street improvements. Denton owns its electric utilities.

Denton, Tex Denton North Texas

Odessa adopts election for one percent local tax and use tax

Ordinance authorizes an election in Odessa Texas on December 28 1967 asking voters to approve a one per cent local sales and use tax and to adopt a one per use tax. It details ballot instructions absentee and machine voting methods and emergency enactment. Preston Parker mayor Jewel Saunders city secretary attest the ordinance.

Texas Odessa Vernon State of State of Texas Odessa American A. D Preston Parker Jewel Saunders

Notice to Creditors in Schlag Estate Texas

Notice to all persons having claims against the estate of Mary Veona Schlag deceased. The independent executrix Veda Schlag Jones reports letters testamentary issued November 28 1967 in Ector County Texas. Claims must be presented by law before estate closure to 515 East 56th Street Odessa Texas 797.

Odessa American Deceas Mary Veona Schlag East 56Th Street Odessa County of Ector State of Texas Bate Veda Schlag Jones Ector County Texas

Cardinal Spellman Funeral Draws U S Leaders at St Patrick’s

Francis Cardinal Spellman was buried at St. Patrick’s Cathedral after a solemn requiem Mass attended by President Johnson and other dignitaries. Notables from politics and the church watched as Archbishop Raimondi led a multilingual procession and English liturgy marked the cardinal’s service.

New York Francis Cardinal Spellman St. Patrick’s Cathedral Johnson Robert I. Gannon Hubert H. Humphrey Nelson A. Rockefeller Robert F. Kennedy Jacob K. Javits John V. Lindsay U.N Fifth Madison Avenues United States Luigi Raimondi James Francis McIntyre Los Angeles Richard Cushing Boston Lawrence Shehan Baltimore Patrick O’boyle Washington John Krol Philadelphia John Cody Chicago Lawrence O’brien

Welfare and Tax Changes Curtail Older Americans Rights

The proposal maintains present law for most seniors while ending the full deduction for medical expenses for those 65 and over on next year’s tax returns. Deductions will require medical costs above 3 percent of income and drug costs above 1 percent. Additional grants would raise welfare payments by 7.50 a month for aged blind and disabled. The plan includes disability eligibility for blind people who can work, aid to needy foster children, and AFDC coverage for unemployed fathers. It also repeals a drug amendment listing low cost drugs for Medicare and Medicaid.

Sen Russell B. Long D-La

Compromise Aims To Place West Texas Court In Odessa

The House-advanced bill to create a six county division of the West Texas court district seeks moving the court to Odessa when facilities are available at no cost to the government. Mahon and Fisher push a compromise with Yarborough aides predicting swift House action.

House Appropriations Committee Midland Mahon House Fisher Washington Senate U.S Ralph Yarborough Ronald Clower Yarborough Odessa Ector Mike Berry West Texas Court District

Weather Devastates Texas Roads and Records Cold Outbreak

A Texas weather summary notes Odessa reaching the state high while Dalhart saw the coldest 48 degrees. A five day outlook predicts below normal temperatures across the north and south. Heavy rain and fog cause fatal accidents. a funnel cloud near Bishop is reported but did not touch down.

Dalhart Texas Bishop Kingsville Weather Bureau Corpus Christi

Eagles Sponsor Dance for High Sky Girls Ranch Near Midland

The Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold a Western themed donation dance in the Aerie Hall at 519 East Seventh on Saturday starting at 9 p.m. Proceeds go to High Sky Girls Ranch near Midland. Chairman Billy B Black announced costumes are urged for members and guests. Music by Bob Hudnall and Band.

Broncho Aerie Order of Eagles Aerie Hall East Seventh High Sky Girls Ranch Midland Billy B. Black Bob Hudnall

Obituaries for Dunn and Aguilar Draw Odessa Funeral Notices

Two obituaries note the deaths of Wilburn Byron Dunn 72 of Odessa and PFC Pedro B. Aguilar 18, a Marine killed in Vietnam. Dunn died Thursday after a short illness. services set in Highland Methodist Church with burial at Fairmont Cemetery. Aguilar's arrival from Vietnam and pending funeral arrangements are listed with family details.

Big Lake Woman Dies In Odessa

Mrs. Jerry D. Green 46 of Big Lake died after an 18 day illness at Odessa Medical Center Hospital. Born July 29 1921 she married Jerry Green July 22 1940 and was a Tuscola Methodist member. Funeral services pending at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home. Survivors include husband two daughters Nancy Green and Mrs. Joe Henson Canyon mother Mrs. Ellen Ballew Winters two brothers Alton and Bee Ballew Abilene.

Jerry D. Green Big Lake Odessa Medical Center Green Jerry Green Tuscola Methodist Church Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Nancy Green Joe Henson Canyon Ellen Ballew Winters Alton Bee Ballew Abilene

Odessa Man’s Funeral Set After Train Fatality

Funeral services are set for Jim Edwards 58 in Rose of Sharon Baptist Church after he was struck by a slow freight train near the Grandview crossing. Burial will follow in Cedar Rose Cemetery with Cummings Funeral directing. Edwards moved to Odessa in 1946 was WWII veteran born November 20 1909 in Austin. Survivors include his wife Gertrude and five sons and three daughters. Also noted are other death notices for Gordon Bertsch five year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Bertsch Andrews and Mrs Edna Roberts Rankin with service details and survivors.

Jim Edwards Bor Austin Gertrude Fitch Margie Whiteside Odessa Sylvia J. Walker Los Angeles Calif Eula Fay Odum Artesia N. M Walter Eugene Darrel Young J. W. Goosby John Goosby Midway Gordon Stuart Bertsch Andrews Gordon Stuart Bertsch Walter J. Bertsch Andrews Means Memorial Methodist Norman Grigsby Andrews Babyland Cemetery Singleton Funeral Home Lubbock Abilene Carol Diane Nancy Marie Lawrence Phillip John Andrew H. P. Bertsch Aransas Pass Israel Perlmutter Las Vegas Nev Edna Roberts Rankin Edna Roberts Rankin Rankin Hospital Rankin Methodist Church Rankin Cemetery Crites Funeral Home McCamey Arkansas Roberts San Angelo Methodist Church Rebekah Lodge Mills Woods van Horn Kenneth Kelley Midland

Annual meeting and theater schedule at venues

The Texas Section of the American Society of Range Management holds an all morning annual meeting at the Inn of Golden West. Evening programs include Permian Playhouse presenting Laura at 8:30 PM in the theater on West 42nd and Odess presenting A Man for auditorium at College Theatre All Seasons.

Texas American Society of Range Management Inn of Golden Odess College

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Uni Chevrolet LBA International GMC Ford MacArthur Streets State Board of Conrol heRsoNe South Grant Fire Station T & P Railroad Emma Bryce O. D. Rowell M. C. Wade D. C. Stroop Dowling 17Th & Maple Street East 27Th Street Grant Avenue Grandview Edith Young J. C. O'Neal Alt J. Ciweaver Jack Godwin Erk East 38Th Street East 42Nd Street Anders Highway J. W. Smith E. J. Kinard Blankney R. G. Barry Ross West 10Th Street Howard Mankins Judae PR. OQ. Willoughby G. &. Frazier J. M. Smoot San Jacinto Elementary School Beaty Avenue West 20Th Street G. K. Kelly J. M. Hawkins Ben Nutee Spoherns M. B. Thompson North Goder Fire Station Andrews Highway Kenneth Logan C. M. Payne R. S. McCord W. B. Burney Gonzales Custer Disney Grea A. N. McDonald G. Cagle Alvis Tolar Mary L. Hamilton State Odessa Amer A Tex Odessa Peace B. Fisher S. Fisher North Grant FE Hamburger W. County Rd Burger Chef System Indianapolis 7 Indiana ZEST Donald Hafemann Grace Lutheran Church Elmer Hohle the Redeemer Lutheran Church Oliver Harms Missouri Synod of Lutheran Churches St. Louis Permian Basin Pecos Monahans Fort Stockton Kermit, Andrews Big Spring Denton States Spellman Rites Solons Eagles Odesson Wilburn Byron Dunn East 13Th Medical Center Hospital Highland Methodist Church Rev Noble Wiltshire Fairmont Cemetery Hubbard- Kelly Funeral Home Dunn Oneonta Alabama Forsan Dunn Hardware Store Laula Belle Caldwell Sonora Don Grant Snyder J. P. Kubecka H. B. Dunn Marine Pedro B. Aguilar Odesy Viet Nam Midland-Odessa Air Terminal Chapel of Roses Rita V. Whisenand West 24Th Perthing Chanute Kan Borger R. D. Whisenand Norman Whisenand Marinell Stephens Paris Duard Archer First Travis C. Reynolds Seminole Travis C. Reynolds Seminole Slaton First Methodist R. L. Kirk Seminole Cemetery Reynolds Big Springs Sulphur Springs Seminole Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Thelma Thurman Jerry Reynolds C. S. Gaddis Everett Wallace Ropesville Ed Reynolds Acuff Pete Reynolds Sam Webb Houston Sam Webb Houston Leamon Williams East Fifth Tom Roy Boulder Arnold Viveros North Hane Cock Dessa
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