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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1967

Page

2

Marriage Licenses and Hospital Notices in District Court Records

United Nations style of record lists marriage licenses issued for Nnach Lowell Winrdell and Shirley Ann Bell. Also notes a flood of hospital admissions, discharges, and births with numerous names and addresses, plus multiple traffic accidents in the city blocks.

Nnach Lowell Winrdell Shirley Ann Bell Center Hospital Atients Auda Lb. Kessey Kerman Stance Mack Mills Alvin Hilbrunner Dennis B. Ayers Delton Maxwell Paul L. Hill Joe Bailey Smith David H. Hardcastle Qwen L. Moore Johnnyve H. Spidell Howard Edgar Marjorie Green Julie Benavides Todd Whitley Lizbeth Luttrell Vera Sue Evans C. &. Walker Elbert C. Watters Patrice Flores Bertha L. Armstrong Joe Valenzuela Pedro G. Garcia Roscoe A. Jarmon Alma Lacke William H. Swain Franklin Philen

County Constables Face Pay Cut Ahead of 1969 Term

Commissioners consider reducing pay for constables effective Jan 1 1969 after the November election. Henson questions mileage and warrants pay while J T Gray weighs running again. Caudle criticizes the action but proposes alternatives such as deputy sheriff salaries or raising wages to attract qualified men. Official action to set the budget will occur this summer.

Henson J. T. Gray Gray E. B Butch) Caudle Caudle Justices of the Peace

Odessa American Publication Details

The Odessa American published daily with Sunday edition information. Contains address, post office rules, telephone numbers, and subscription rates for Odessa Texas and surrounding zones.

Odessa Dessa American Texas Ector County

Israel and Jordan restart family reunification checkpoint

Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban reported to his cabinet that France may supply arms to Iraq while keeping an embargo on Israel, a move he called a concern. He recalled Iraq bombed Israeli villages in the June war and noted Ambassador Walter Eytan’s talks in Paris with Maurice Couve de Murville, with plans to return for consultations. Zayven praised De Gaulle for a pro Arab stance during recent comments.

Abba Eban Iraq Israel de Gaulle Zayven France Syria

Truck Driver Injured In West Texas Wreck

Monroe Franklin Woolf, 30, of 4324 Locust, treated at Medical Center Hospital for arm and head abrasions after his truck overturned while towing another on a county road near Penwell. Patrols say slick road caused the towed vehicle to whip and overturn both vehicles. Woolf was alone and released after first aid.

Monroe Franklin Woolf Medical Center Hospital Penwell Woolf

Three Breakins Reported Over Weekend

Police investigated three weekend break ins at locations including Rev. Noble Wiltshire’s home at 320 East 31st where a rear window was smashed with a rock and $30, a suitcase, clothes, and beer were taken from the Flamingo Bar at 2039 West Second. A third incident at Tradeway Grocery on 1500 West County Road saw attempted entry with pried bars but no entry.

Noble Wiltshire East 31St West Second Tradeway West County Road

Pilots Plan Christmas Party in Midland Elks Lodge

The Permian Basin Aviation Association will hold its annual Christmas party at 8 30 p m Wednesday at the Elks Lodge in Midland. The affair will be open to members and guests.

Permian Basin Aviation Association Elks Lodge Midland

Odessa Civic Schedule Highlights City Events and Talks

Tomorrow in Odessa Texas a busy schedule features the City Council at 9 AM in City Hall Council Chamber. Noon events include Hi-Noon Optimists at Sands Restaurant and Jaycees at Inn of Golden West Ballroom. Evening sessions cover the Mothers and Wives of Vietnam Servicemen, Eagles Lodge, and the Earl S Bailey American Legion Post. Also on the slate are an Odessa Chamber of Commerce World Trade Committee meeting and a Peter Nero performance at Odessa College.

Sands Restaurant Lee Nelson The Chamber of Commercce Jaycees Inn of Golden West Odessa Chamber of Commerce World Trade Committee Harry Meyers Dallas U.S. Department of Commerce

Weekend theft reports include home lights and bicycle

Police investigated two thefts reported over the weekend. Mrs. R. G. Walker of 901 Snyder reported 10 Christmas lights stolen from her residence. Ricky A. Copeland of 2008 Halley reported the theft of a bicycle.

R. G. Walker Snyder Ricky A. Copeland Halley

Man Injured in Rankin Fight at Local Medical Center

Kenneth Sanders, 40, of Rankin was treated at Medical Center Hospital for facial bruises and scratches after a weekend fight. Police report Sanders refused to provide details of the incident.

Kenneth Sanders Rankin Medical Center Hospital

Odessa Man Found Dead in Home at 47

Delbert Richardson age 47 of 205 West 42nd Odessa was found dead at his home about 10 am today by his brother C R Richardson. An autopsy was ordered by Justice of the Peace E E Nobles. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Davis Funeral Home Chapel Ballinger with burial there. Richardson a Nichols Food Market butcher moved to Odessa 21 years ago from Ballinger. He was a World War II U S Air Force veteran and member of the American Legion and Methodist church. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Bob Richardson of Ballinger and two brothers Alvin Richardson and C R Richardson and a sister Mrs Ed Pokorny.

Delbert Richardson West C. R. Richardson East Justice of the Peace E. E Nobles Davis Funeral Home Ballinger Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Richardson Nichols Food Market Odessa American Legion Methodist Church Bob Richardson Alvin Richardson North Alleghaney East 21St Ed Pokorny

Burial Planned for Odessa Woman Lillian V Kenison

Funeral services for Lillian Viola Kenison 91 of Odessa were held today at First Presbyterian Church and graveside rites are set for Wednesday at Hopkins Grove Cemetery Madrid Iowa. Mrs Kenison died Sunday at her home after a lengthy illness. Survivors include her daughter Bernadene Stowe a son George Wilmer Stowe and brother John E Edwards. Memorials may go to Hopkins Grove Cemetery Fund Madrid or to the Salvation Army or YMCA in Odessa.

Lillian Viola Kenison Madrid Iowa George Henry Kenison United Brethren, Church W. B Bernadene Ophelia Harris San Angelo Church of Christ 16Th Lilly Fairmount Cemetery Stark Guy E. Thomas Coahoma Nalley- Pickle Thomas Max Thomas Odessa W. C. Thomas J. P. Thomas W. E Thomas Midland

Obituaries and Funeral Notices from West Texas towns

Multiple death notices and funeral arrangements for Sandra Gayleen Garner Ophelia Harris Louis A Wrage and relatives. Details include birth dates birthplaces survivor lists and funeral home arrangements with Hubbard Kelly Stark and Doeppenschmid in Midland San Angelo and New Braunfels.

Hobbs Man Dies Of Burns In Apartment Fire

Hobbs roustabout J. D. Gray, 47, died from burns after a gas stove ignited his clothing Sunday in his rental home. He died at 3 10 p.m. at Le Courtoy General Hospital. Gray had lived in Hobbs 17 years and is survived by his wife, four sons, three brothers, two sisters, and his mother.

Hobbs N. M J. D. Gray Gray le Courfty General Hospital Griffin Funeral Home Jackie Spurlock Larry Gray Bobby Gray Donifie Gray U. S Vietnam Charlie Gray San Antonio Carl Gray Dallas Shelby Gray Valley Mills Edna Autery Carlsbad Hattie Bell Gore Mountainair Molly Gray

Infant Rites Set Tuesday In Midland Area

Infant Iva Irene McDonald died at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside rites will be Tuesday at Fairview Cemetery Midland under Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Odessa in September and survived by parents two sisters Robbin Eva and two brothers Bobby Kenneth all at home.

Sandra Gayleen Garner James F. Garner East Second James Garner Weatherford Medical Center Hospital Hubbard-Kelly Dorothy Barbara Elizabeth James Sidney James Kenneth William Willie Johnson Odessa Millie Garner Iva Irene McDonald Kenneth McDonald West 10Th and Avenue Midland Fairview Cemetery Hubbard- Kelly Funeral Home Robbin Eva Bobby Kenneth

Snowtime Blaze Traps Three College Students

A Philadelphia fire trapped three students during a fraternity party on the second floor as flames engulfed the only stairwell. Victims were Joseph J. Growchowski, 19, Penn sophomore from Franklinville, N.J. Kent D. Smith, 20, Wilmington, Del., and Susan One Run, 17, Philadelphia guest. Officials cited a cigarette spark as a possible start.

Joseph J. Growchowski Penn Franklinville N.J Kent D. Smith Wilmington Del Susan Philadelphia

Body found in Lake Waco area after stabbing

The body of Jill was found in cedar trees near Lake Waco about 200 yards from a picnic area. Justice of the peace said three heavy blows caused death, with other wounds on arms, shoulders and legs. The death is set around 5:30 p.m. Friday and detectives go to Austin for lab analysis of a purse and checkbook.

Jill Dwain Edwards Everett January Austin Tex

Children Treated After Medicine Ingestion

Two children, Sheila Murphy aged 2 and Mary B. Rambo aged 8, were treated at Medical Center Hospital after swallowing medicine and released. Sheila is the daughter of Johnny Murphy of 411 Elm while Mary is the son of Robert Rambo of 2607 Pershing.

Medical Center Hospital Sheila Murphy Johnny Murphy Mary B. Rambo Robert Rambo Pershing

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