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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1964
Page
2
The National Planning Association, a private research body, proposed raising the world price of gold to stabilize monetary systems and boost world trade. The plan would effectively devalue the dollar and other currencies on a global scale.
General officers discuss a potential merger as Gen Curtis LeMay nears retirement. Florida Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Henry W. McMillan reported consensus that states would respond favorably if Defense Department and Congress judge merger in national defense interests.
Funeral services are planned for William Montgomery McGovern age 67 an explorer anthropologist and Northwestern University political scientist. He died Saturday from a heart ailment in Evanston Illinois per UPI.
A student essay reflects on Christmas as more than gifts and festivity. It frames the season as a spirit and faith, a time for reflection, family sharing, gratitude, and honoring the birth of Jesus while considering both religious meaning and everyday life.
The Odessa American notes its daily except Saturday publication from 222 East 1st Street Odessa Texas with a local phone listing. Subscription rates list $1.60 monthly in Odessa city and Ector County, 35c per
Viet incidents report nine U.S. and 26 Vietnamese troops killed or wounded as a soldier from the United States disappears crossing a river with a combat patrol. Buddhist leaders end a hunger strike while refugees swell Qui Nhon’s port, with wreckage and bodies recovered from a C123 crash.
Funeral services for Leo Martin Brown 57 Lake Thomas set for 2 p m at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Wesley Lange officiating Graveside rites by McFarland Masonic Lodge at Sunset Memorial Gardens He died Sunday afternoon of an apparent heart attack He was born October 3 1907 and was a retired appliance dealer Survivors include a brother Fred Brown Route 2 Odessa two sisters Mrs T B Hale Ira Texas and Mrs J R Weisz 1704 Rosewood William Lee Tucker 47 Lovington resident for 12 years services at 3 p m today First Methodist Church Burial in Resthaven Cemetery under Smith-Yarbro Funeral Home He died shortly before midnight Saturday at his home from an apparent heart attack Survivors include wife son Paul Tucker Odessa daughter Mrs Wynonia Sheffield Las Cruces father Charlie C Tucker Greenville Texas and a grandchild J W Bud Brownlee diddo staff funeral arrangements pending at Shannon Funeral Home Fort Worth for J W Bud Brownlee Newark Texas brother of C L Brownlee 807 West 26th Odessa Burial in Diddo Texas He died this morning after a lengthy illness He was a former Odessa resident who left in 1951 He worked for Independent Eastern Torpedo Co and later with Rock Glycerin Co Other survivors include his wife two daughters Mrs Belle Lynch Germany and Miss Shela Brownlee Newark a son Rodger Brownlee Newark and three brothers
Funeral services for Mrs. Grimes were held at 2 p.m. in the Paul A. Rix Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. H. E. Gregory officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Born July 30, 1908 in Wymer Texas, she had lived in Odessa eight years, moving from Austin. Survived by husband W. W. Chick Grimes, daughter Nora D. Holliman, two sisters Hanna Wingate and Robbie Bounds, two brothers C. H. Lincecum and C. C. Lincecum, and three grandchildren. Mrs Mae Mowrey, San Angelo, died recently, with funeral at Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Dr. John Donaho. Survivors include sister Mrs. W. L. Spencer of Odessa, seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. In Lamesa, services for Ross Boardman were set for 4 p.m. at First Christian Church with burial at Lamesa Memorial Park. Boardman, 72, had resided in Lamesa five years and belonged to multiple lodges and clubs. survivors include wife, sister Ardis Grossman of Odessa, and brother Alphesus Boardman of Coleman.
The National Bank of Odessa board voted a 5 percent regular dividend on 10 000 outstanding shares, announced by President Jack Logan. The $1 per share dividend will be paid January 1, 1965 to holders of record December 12. This marks the ninth semiannual dividend.
Weekend job mishaps sent two persons to Medical Center Hospital. Joe Bloodworth, 35, was treated for a broken right arm suffered at a job site near Stanton. Floyd Baker, 50, broke his foot when he dropped heavy equipment inside the city. Both men were released after emergency treatment.
Five Odessans were hurt in weekend home mishaps. Minnie Rose, 70, 2725 Kay, admitted for a broken knee after a fall at home. P A Deary, 43, 414 South Muskingum, admitted for an injured left leg after a fall at home. Roxie Shiplet, 20, 2460 East Eighth, burned both hands lighting a stove. treated and released. Mrs J A Holt, 75, 1315 North Golder, broke right thumb when a car door slammed. released after treatment. Billy Derden, 6, son of Carl and Mrs Derden, 1313 East Sixth, treated for burns on left forearm from hot grease and released.
In Chicago three shop craft unions pledged not to strike railroads until after the New Year. Judge Perry had issued a 10 day injunction restricting walkouts before Christmas Eve. AMachinists Union members at Grand Rapids began a local walkout over local issues. Bond set at $100,000. unions agreed.
Exclusive new Hard-core Synaclear Decongestant One promises up to five hours of relief from nasal congestion and pressure. It claims to ease breathing, stop watery eyes and runny nose, and is available without prescription at L-H Rexall Drugs No. 1-203 N Grant and No. 2-42nd & E County Road with satisfaction guaranteed by the maker.
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