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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1957
Page
4
An individual formerly named Afaneth Mahmud of Jordan changed his name to Ike Mahmud as he became an American citizen. He cited a desire for a simpler, more American identity and mentioned President Eisenhower in naming his new identity.
The American Farm Bureau Federation urged Congress to extend the Agricultural Trade Development Act of 1944 beyond June 30. It supports using surplus sales to foreign currencies to finance foreign aid and development, while noting such subsidized sales are not a permanent solution and should continue until surplus stocks are cleared.
Racehorse owner Stanley Simpson expresses high hopes for his two year old filly Webria in Sydney Australia. The name Webria stands for win every bloomin race in Australia as the youngster looks to begin a promising career.
Crane council moves to bid for a new 7Al-palton pumper and high pressure unit for the Crane Volunteer Fire Department and to call a special election to fill the unexpired term of Councilman C. L. Travis who moved to Midland. Election set for Jan 1 1958 with Dec 11 filing deadline. Also commissions survey on Frost Water lease and a water line from 25 miles west to Crane. Crane currently operates 21 wells and seeks more facilities.
Pratt Kansas reports a 25 year old trucker William Roy Shafer stopped to help fight a farmhouse fire at Everett Carr's house. After the fire was controlled he touched a bare wire a shock jumped six inches from the wire to his hand knocking him down and killing him.
In a regular session Fort Stockton council re-appointed City Attorney W. A. Hadden Chief of Police W. G. McDonald and City Judge H. E. Besley for one year They authorized purchase of a 20 acre tract northwest of the city at 75 per acre for future water drainage and development and easements at 250 per acre to carry out the project Easements were obtained from Wilson Smith and land bought from H. H. Tracy The council also set December 25 and 26 as holidays for city employees.
Texas reservoirs stand 9 percent full after November rains and snows, with usable storage at 9,319,470 acre feet. Officials say this level could sustain demand for two years without further rain, contrasting with 4,333,060 acre feet (43 percent) a year ago. A Edwards Limestone well near Buda rose five feet, the largest monthly gain in 14 years.
Hollywood actor Cornel Wilde unveils a cocktail called The Constellation promising an otherworldly lift. He notes the drink uses four servings and hints at an out of this world experience for enthusiasts.
McCamey council approved purchasing a $325 two way radio for the fire chief, accepted bids on a patrol car, and named a rodeo queen from Odessa. They appointed a night dispatcher and policeman as jailers, authorized $50 Christmas bonuses for all city employees, and set a jailer shift. Citizens protested keeping cows and hogs near the city limits and the issue is under review.
In Dallas the prosecution seeks a life sentence for 11 year old Simon Rodriguez Jr. in the rape slaying of a 12 year old girl. The trial opens with a 12 member panel and Judge Joe B. Brown presiding. State says death row not possible as offender was 16 at crime. Victim’s body found Jan 1 at Goat Hill West Dallas, after beating shooting and rape. Ernesto Martinez, 19, indicted separately for murder.
Funeral services were scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church in Pecos for Mabel Martha Nold 65 who died Monday at Pecos Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Rev. Charles Diebel would officiate with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. She worked for years in Pecos in the largest boarding house and is survived by five sisters Edith Ritz Sadie Poivent Martha Hopper Louise Brobere and Dora Peterson.
City manager James Hill says three new water wells boost output by 2500 gallons per minute. The system now includes a million gallon tank and two 300000 gallon tanks, with one more pump needed to complete the water system. Current facilities should serve growth to 1961 or about 15000 people, but a new storage facility will be needed in about four years. All wells are within city limits, making Kermit one of West Texas best systems for size.
Investigators say a 12 year old boy admitted starting a blaze that destroyed most of the Lathrop Building in Fairbanks on November 23. Fire officials report the boy said the fire began in a box of trash on the second floor, then he left the scene and told the building superintendent minutes later. No motive was given.
Midland Chamber of Commerce manager Devbert Downing will speak at the Big Lake unit of the Texas State Teachers Association on Thursday at 7 39 p m in the First Methodist Church Special music will be performed by the local high school's Glee Club directed by John Guion
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