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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1972

Page

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Rives, former ARCO worker, dies after Navy service

James Ray Rives 44 of 48 Paradise and Barbara Jo Rives 20 of Odessa survive with wife Corene. a son and daughter. brother James Edward. sister Melba Mauldin. two grandchildren. Rives born June 10 1927 in Robert Lee Coke County. served 21 years with Atlantic Richfield. Navy veteran. married July 22 1947. moved to Odessa in 1950 from Stanton. He attended Sohn Jackson Street Church of Christ.

AiCorps Service Sohn Jackson Street Church of Christ Airvivors Melanie Rogers Austin Jack Cooper Lancaster Kerry Rogers Curtis E. Rogers Colorado City Noble Rogers Big Spring Paul Rogers Texas City Melvin Turnbow Portales Robert Lee Coke County Corene Odessa James Ray Rives Paradise Xerox Corp Barbara Jo Rives James Edward Rives Melba Mauldin

Texan Mrs Westwood Withdraws in Democratic Chair Fight

The Texan withdrew from the Democratic chair race amid a split party of moderates and Strauss supporters. Westwood indicated she would resign within hours as 208 DNC members debated seating a new chair. Leaders like Mitchell Manatt and Shriver backed various candidates while Foley and Alperstein pressed to oust Westwood.

Westwood Strauss Dallas National Party DNC George Mitchell Maine Charles Manatt California Sargent Shriver Mitchell Edmund &. Muskie Thomas Foley D-Wash Arnold Alperstein Colorado Alperstein Harold Hughes Diana Afl-Cio Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Henry M. Jackson Washington Jackson Senate Humphrey Edward M. Kennedy Massachusetts Walter F. Mondale

Injuries Reported After Odessa Traffic Crashes

Four people were treated for injuries after Friday and Saturday traffic mishaps in Odessa. Christine Wright, 46, sustained neck and back injuries in a two car crash at Wabash and Murphy. Jasper Green, 62, and 10 month old Robert Howell were also treated and released. A separate collision at West 42nd and Andrews Highway involved Johnny Ray Howell and Douglas Fugene Johnson, with their 18 and 32 respectively. Neida Foreman White was treated after a Friday crash at East Eighth. A car fire at 5700 Morris badly damaged a 1966 model car while its owner was using a cutting torch. The fire began around 10 a.m.

Odessa Christine Wright Wabash Medical Center Hospital Linda Ann Franco South Lincoln Jasper Green Monahans Murphy Streets Green Medical Center Robert Michael Howell Yukon Rd West 42Nd Andrews Highway Johnny Ray Howell San Carlos Douglas Fugene Johnson Crescent Neida Foreman White Eisenhower Sue Jarman Love East Eighth

City Recall Petitions to be Filed by 4 PM

City Secretary Marjorie Bradley will accept the last signatures for recalling Mayor Jim Reese and four councilmen at 4 p.m. at city hall. She notes many signatures are invalid as nonresidents or nonregistered voters. Even with new valid signatures, petitions may remain short of the required number for a recall election.

Marjorie Bradley Jim Reese Catherine Smith City Hall Bradley Smith Lary Sinclair

District Court Record Connected To Multiple Admitted Patients

District court matter lists numerous names across cases and dispositions, noting admitted patients on December 8 and discharges later in December. The long roster includes individuals from various backgrounds and several city traffic incidents with damages and moderate injuries documented. An obituary or public notice mention appears alongside the Harris County Sheriff C. V. Kern appreciation dinner in Houston.

Houston Harris County C. V. Kern Shamrock Hilton

Museum Tour to End Today

The Presidential Museum at Ector County Library joins eight Permian Basin museums on the second day of a two day open house tour from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring exhibits. The group includes the Texas State Historical Survey Committee members and Permian Historical Society officials, with stops yesterday and today at multiple regional museums.

Ector County Permian Basin Texas State Historical Survey Committee Permian Historical Society Odessa Midland County Historical Museum Dawson County Museum Lamesa Borden County Museum Gail Scurry County Museum Snyder Colorado City Heritage Museum Big Spring Martin County Historical Museum Stanton Annie Riggs Museum Fort Stockton Pecos Museum Commanche Trails Museum Kermit Andrews County Crockett County Museum Ozona Iraan Archaeological Museum Clutus Local History Museum Seagraves Presidential Museum

Woman Dies Rites Pending in Odessa Area

Mrs. Guy iAnna Mae Stith, 71, died Friday morning in an Odessa nursing home after a lengthy illness. Services pending at Caskey Funeral Home Desare Ark. Local arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Survivors: two sons Ben C. Stith James T. Stith two daughters Mrs. Virginia Chandler Mrs. Faye Miller a brother Uncle Thomas and two sisters Mrs. Ruth Kimmbly Mrs. Addie Heavner. 11 grandchildren five great grandchildren. Burial in City of Lubbock Cemetery for August J Holtkort 60 head of an Odessa school district post collapsed at a football game. Burial by Henderson Funeral Home. Survivors: widow three sons Phillip David August J. Holtkort a sister Mrs. Charles L. Walker and two grandchildren.

Caskey Funeral Desare Ark Guy iAnna Mae Stith Odessa Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Harrisburg Guy Stith Assembly of God Church Ben C. Stith California James T. Stith Virginia Chandler Faye Miller Thomas Ruth Kimmbly Hot Springs Addie Heavner J. Holtkort Lubrock Ford Memorial First Baptist Church J. Holtkort Ector County Independent School District Charles L. Walker Henderson Funeral Home City of Lubbock Holtkart St. Marvus Hospital Lubbock Monroe Big Spring Geraldine McCarley Texas Tech Roosevelt Here Phillip Holtkort Austin David Holtkort August J. Holtkort Redondo Beach Calif Kate Holtkort East 18Th Margaret Estes Estes Fort Worth Texas Christian University Sinclair Qi Midland Sinclair Edna Keith James J. Harris Rex Clark Perrin Lovington John Henry Rushing Smith-Rogers Funeral Home Rushing Kaufman County Edna Seymour Central Church of Christ Richard Leon Rushing Stanley Rushing Lubbees Patsy Rushing Brenda Arthur Eula Robinson Silvuam Springs F.F. Dixon Snyder F. F Judy Elizabeth Dixon Snyder Bell-Seale Funeral Home Miles Cemetery Miles Travis County F. F. Dixon Florence Church of Christ Verdie Kincaid Asbury Thurman Oklahoma Ranger Randell Earl Hoover Killingsworth Funeral Home Chapel Pioneer Cemetery Hoover Sunset Motel Justice of the Peace Howard Williams Aew Sales Teesane Smith Eastside Church of Christ Michael Scott Hoover John Randel Hoover Valerie Ann Hoover CH. Lee Bubbie Sharp Abilene Mire Donaldson Flint WJ. Rogers

Three Arrested On Pot Charge In Odessa

Two of the three people arrested Friday night for marijuana possession remained in county jail Saturday. Jerry Mullins, 22, of 3609 North Tom Green, and Ricki Plantt, 1818 East 43rd, were held in lieu of 35 000 bonds set by Justice Otis Moore. Lou Ann Gaubatz, 19, of 1622 East Everglade, was released after posting 3 000 bond. Police arrested the trio about 10 45 p m in a car at 48th and Golder.

Jerry Lynn Mullins North Tom Green Ricki Gerald Plantt East 43Rd Justice of the Peace Otis Moore Lou Ann Gaubatz East Everglade Odessa 48Th Golder

Deaths and Obituaries Dominant in Texas and Hollywood

Wide obituary column notes Louella Parsons dies at 91 in Santa Monica with funeral planned in Beverly Hills. Briefs cover Margaret Estes, John Henry Rushing, Randell Hoover, and WJ Rogers with funeral details, birthplaces, and survivors.

Hollywood Louella Parsons Santa Monica Miss Parsons Harriet Good Shepherd Church Beverly Hills Holy Cross

Midlander Shot During Argument in Midland

A 32-year-old Midland man, Richard Henderson, was listed in good condition at Midland Memorial Hospital after being shot three times in an argument over a $1 debt. He was hit in the left shoulder, chest, and through the throat in a front yard on Mineola Street. Det. Sgt. Jim McFadden said both men were visiting a mutual friend and neither resided in the area. The suspect, not charged yet, has been interviewed by detectives.

Midland Midland Memorial Hospital Richard Henderson Henderson Mineola Jim McFadden McFadden

Odessa civic and club meeting cadence for tomorrow

Tomorrow in Odessa schedules several meetings: 10 A.M. Ector County Commissioners Court at the Courthouse, noon Odessa Kiwanis at Inn of the Golden West Coachroom, noon Chaparral Toastmasters at Sands Restaurant, 7 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. events at Sands Restaurant for Wildcat Toastmasters and other groups, 7:30 P.M. CAP Group XVI HQ at CAP Headquarters Building, 7:30 P.M. Permian Basin Stamp Club at Chamber of Commerce, 7:30 P.M. Odessa Council for the Blind at Primitive Baptist Church.

Odessa Kiwanis Inn of the CAP Group XVI CAP Ector County Permian Basin Stamp Club Chamber of Commerce Odessa Council For the Blind Primitive Baptist Church

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Weldon Hardegree Rives Atlantic Richfield Demo Foley Nixon McGovern Mrs. Westwood Michael Cruger Morris Cruger DWI Thomas Glen Clevenger Makers of MYLAR District Court Givarees Leary Oliver Bees Ty Cyhaeee Coya Fanninahans Ponne Cupmraben Bera Louw Jehncat Woods Jack Fryetss Bev Fryst Jose Amorene Fivid Cipletts Hob Garer Bare. Fear Vagena Wivtan Paso Fannie Prete Baar’ Faubron Wiltenan Sitya Gert Stella Loughe Rennie Va Wallae Anthery Cranas Jr Sandra Elizabeth White Ows Thomas Wolleun White Mildred Olem Gandy Traves Ray Gandy Patric Burgerd Denn Oo Suraard Maugene Pruass Prderich Raymond Pract Bets Clark Ruby R. Duncan Kers Matthaws Edward N Rohrer Crete Yarbrough Juanita L. Weatham Jones Jack P Sergey Charles Wilson Evans Thomson Malcom A Chem MehAsieon Este Fash Lilie McKay Rodger Gertson Boxe Sitinas Tanya Martine James Laschen Jay Hoskins Linda Elrod Fel Fontenot George Russell August Roller Rufus Andrews Billy O'Banion Heorac Rowe Eda Weooes Grady Becksworthy Armando Levario Modeana Eade Patsy Fegar Johnnie Wagner Ruth Roberts Cehe Smyth Edward Grannon Frank Gunter Lottie Linder Leonard Robinson Richard Scott Judy Porter Paula Ortiz Maudie ‘Warren Karen Palmer Ruth Miller Jerry Henderson Baby A. Noble Shadix San Carnes Douglas Eugene Johnson Robert Michael Howe Billie Darlene Howet Anarews Nignwey Connie Lambert Lee Billy Gene Turner East 6Th North Muskingum North Adams Winston Mei Boren Willow East Frahtn Sherry Lynn Simmons Crane Betty Hunter Keehan Overton Enrique Farias East Bicnta Sue Jarmein Love Meda Foreman Wehite Eisenhower Damanes Ma Rate Bink Richard Jam Kit Vest Chevy Margaret Wrant Kerth Grahan Damauss Ant Lo Moderah Wabash Maronynarace Linda Jaster Green France Souim Lincoin Bamanes Itarts Christine Wreaht Block Wilson Raul Hernandez Foster Ana Geant Ang Voller Bo Romer Arturo Ranton Jimmy Ray A O Bioce Andy Malcatm May Towanda 30 Lane Hart Harris Kern Jack Heard OL Adtty Husbard National Funeral Directors Association Texas Funeral Directors Association Paul Agnew John Rushing Dorothy Manners Hedda Hopper Louella Hollywood Hotel Randell Hoover Midlander Ector County Commissioners Court Ector County Courthouse Sands Restaurant Wildcat Toastmasters Optimist Club the Branding Iron
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