Mrs. Fairbairn 58 Dies After Illness
Mrs. W. R. Fairbairn age 58 of 520 North Bernice died today at Medical Center Hospital after a 10 day illness. Services are set for 9 a m Wednesday at First Methodist Church with Rev. Edwin Parker. burial at Eastland at 4 p m under Hubbard Funeral Home. Pallbearers are J E Jefferies John Whaley Luther Reece RK M Davenport Ralph Muns and C W Campbell Sr. She was Eastland native and a member of First Methodist Church Eastern Star Royal Neighbors and WSCS. Survived by two daughters Mrs Charles Norman Odessa and Mrs Lee Kelton Casper Wyoming one son Ned Litcefield and five sisters Mrs Frank Day Eastland Mrs W A Martin Donna Mrs Joe Wiesen Ranger Mrs Gene Andrews Odessa and Mrs W D Rankin Big Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Fairbairn
North Bernice
Medical Center Hospital
First Methodist Church
Edwin Parker
Eastland
Hubbard Funeral Home
J.E. Jefferies
John Whaley
Luther Reece
RK. M. Davenport
Ralph Muns
C. W. Campbell
Fairbairn
Eastern Star
Royal Neighbors
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Charles Norman
Odessa
Lee Kelton
Casper
Wyo
Ned
Litcefield
Frank Day
W.A. Martin
Donna
Joe Wiesen
Ranger
Gene Andrews
W. D. Rankin
Big Spring
First Of Three Yale Concerts Is Given Today
Crockett Junior High School presents the first of three Christmas concerts by its 66 voice A Cappella Choir at 11 30 a m in the school auditorium. Narrator is ninth grader Tommy Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Crockett Junior High School
John D. Jeter
Tommy Smith
Crockett Choir
Crockett School
Crockett Chorale
John Jeter
Baylor University
University of Colorado At Boulder
Child's Violin Stolen In Zavala Elementary Burglary
Mrs. W. E. Roe reports a violin belonging to her daughter Kathleen stolen from Zavala Elementary School. The instrument valued at 35 dollars disappeared in the last Thursday break in, with theft only learned Monday. The burglary had not been previously reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Roe
West Ada
Kathleen
Zavala
Goldsmith Woman Lola M. Connelly Dies at 72
Lola M. Connelly 72, of Goldsmith, wife of William S. Connelly, died at home. Body at Hub bard Funeral Home with services pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola M. Connelly
Goldsmith
William S. Connelly
Hubbard Funeral Home
Christmas Movie Party Sponsored By Junior Service League
The Junior Service League hosts a Christmas Theater party at 9 30 a m Saturday at the Lyric. Children may attend free and are asked to bring a toy book or game for Odessa children. The feature is The Great Rupert and one and a half hours of entertainment include children singing carols before the film.
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Junior Service League
Lyric
Odessa
Rupert
Real Estate Board Installs New Odessa Officers
New Odessa Real Estate Board officers were installed at a Lincoln Hotel luncheon. President Don Bright succeeds Jesse Davis, Vice-President W C Smith succeeds Fred Gage, and Secretary-Treasurer Glenn Casey succeeds Ray Britton. Six new directors are Carl Wasson Roger Ashford Gage Davis Bright Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa Real Estate Board
Lincoln Hotel
Don Bright
Jesse Davis
W.C
Bill) Smith
Fred Gage
Glenn Casey
Ray Britton
Carl Wasson
Roger Ashford
Gage
Davis
Bright
Casey
Three Mobile Men Held in Alabama Burglary Case
Three Mobile, Alabama men Rob ert Lee Edwards Jr James Stringer and Lamar Hildreth are jailed in Fredericksburg after being linked to the December 3 burglary of Permian Basin Construction Co at 622 West Murphy. A fourth suspect Crawford Dickens Jr. remains in Odessa custody. The group is accused of stealing about $20 cash and a check writing machine. forged checks totaling $169.45 were passed in Odessa to Griers Package Store Pete’s Drive Inn Grocery and Whits Liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Permian Basin Construction Co
West Murphy
Fredericksburg
Texas
Tom Carley
Robert Lee Edwards Jr
James Stringer
Lamar Hildreth
Crawford Dickens Jr
Odessa
Ector County
Grier’s Package Store
Pete’s Drive Inn
Whit’s Liquor, Inc
District Court Civil Suits and Local Births Record
Civil suits filed list W C Clanahan versus George R Henderson and Neal Henderson. Damages sought in Pavlicek ice cream case. Marriage license issued Edward Leroy Brooks and Clara Ruth Boone. Hospital admits and discharges for December 15 include multiple patients and babies born to Mr. and Mrs. Allen and others. Birth reported for W E Pitchford, 205 E May, a boy 7 pounds 8 ounces at 10 45 p.m. Dec 15.
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District Court
W. C. Clanahan
George R. Henderson
Neal Henderson
N. M. Gray
Gayle Gray
Otto Pavlicek
Dba
Otto’s Ice Cream Co
Edward Leroy Brooks
Clara Ruth Boone
Medical Center Hospital
Sue Hembree
Hf. Ludell
C. Cook
O. O. Beck
Tommie Mallory
Perry Cooksey
L. H. Holton
A. W. Thompson
C. C. Dillon
Robin Donnelly
Susie Loffler
G. F. Miller
D. W. Price
J. E.anderson
Michael Terry Clark
Donna McGuire
G. W. Thomas
B. J. Allen
Bowie
G. Bell
Crane
Co. O. Beck
S. R. Subia
O. R. Miller
Texas
Leopold Clenic
W. E. Pitchford
E. May
Rickey Gene McKenney Dies at Breckenridge
Rickey Gene McKenney eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Herman McKenney former Odessa residents died Saturday in Breckenridge after an extended illness. He is survived by his parents a brother Herman and a sister Laney. Services were held at the First Baptist Church and burial followed in Breckenridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rickey Gene McKenney
Herman McKenney
Odessa
Breckenridge
Herman
Laney
First Baptist Church
Ellenburger Drill Tests Progress in Andrews County
Shell Andrews tests show Ellenburger in southeastern Andrews County with DST at 12 625 feet producing 152 barrels of oil per hour and no water from 12 575 to 12 600 feet. Gas and mud surfaced quickly, with oil in 26 minutes and tanks filled after 18 minutes. Nearby wells in Ector and Monahans areas report depth and DST observations in the Ellenburger region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Oil Co
A-1 University
Ellenburger
Andrews County
Block 1 University
Andrews
Texas Gulf No
Ector
T&p
Ellenourger
Humble
Earl West
Monahans
Yarbrough
Allen
Humble Andrews
Humble No. 1
Q State University
Magatex
Wolfcamp
Benefit Concert For Salvation Army Slated At Odessa High
A 8 p.m. Thursday benefit concert in the Odessa High School Auditorium raises funds for the Salvation Army Christmas fund. Directed by Robert L. Maddox, the Senior High Band performs a light Christmas program with a feature soloist presenting the Holy City. Band members urge public support to help the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Christmas Fund
Odessa High School
Robert L. Maddox
Night Desk Sergeant Leaves Odessa Police
Night Desk Sgt. G. H. Lacy departs the Odessa Police Department after about three years to take another position. Personnel Officer Jack Tomlin says no replacement had been named. Patrolman B. W. Ray resigns to return to his Fort Worth home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Lacy
Odessa
Jack Tomlin
B. W. Ray
Fort Worth
Sam King’s Club Raided Again In City Bust
City detectives and a Texas Liquor Control Board agent raided Sam King’s Social Club in the Flats last night but found no gamblers. Officers seized 810 cans of beer five bottles of liquor and a poker table. King 48 was not present and accused of selling beer without a license. Fourth raid in a month. King has been arrested twice on gambling house charges with no indictment returned by Ector County Grand Jury.
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Texas Liquor Control ‘Board
Sam King
Ite
Flats
King
Ector County Grand Jury
Three Act Yule Fantasy Tonight At Austin Gym
A three act Christmas operetta will be presented by 140 Austin elementary students at 7 30 p m in the school gym for the Parent Teachers Club. Lillian Cervenka wrote the operetta with direction by Juan Jeter and Clara Jo Green. admission is free and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Lillian Cervenka
Juan Jeter
Clara Jo Green
North Pole
Jack Frost
Santa Claus
Christmas Play At Fannin Elementary SchoolAuditorium
The Fannin Elementary School presents a Christmas play tonight in the school auditorium. Patrons of the school and friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannin Elementary School
Odessa Soldier R. Troy A. Warner Services Set
The body of Pfc. R. Troy A. Warner 21 an Odessa native killed in Korea will arrive at 8 11 a.m. Wednesday on a Texas and Pacific train. He served in the Army Signal Corps and is survived by his parents two brothers three sisters and a paternal grandfather. Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Thursday at the South Side Church of Christ with E E Myers delivering the sermon. Pallbearers named include Roy Hawkins Tiney White Ralph Freeman Howard Harper Charles Craig Donald Thames and Herman Boyd. Burial will follow in Odessa Cemetery.
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Korea
Texas and Pacific
Pfc
R. Troy A. Warner
Signal Corps
Army
E. L .Warner
S. Sam Houston
C. L. and
Ray
Ralph Freeman
Howard Harper
Charles Craig
Donald Thames
Herman Boyd
Odessa Cemetery
Farewell Party for Retiring District Attorney Shafer
A farewell party honored W. O. Shafer, retiring district attorney, at the District Court office of Neva Rose. Judge R. W. Hamilton lauded Shafer’s record while Shafer thanked friends and said he would only be around the block. He will join Martelle McDonald in a law office above the First State Bank. Parting gifts and refreshments accompanied the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Shafer
Neva Rose
R. W. Hamilton
Shafer
Martelle McDonald
First State Bank
Dolan Recovers From Heart Attack at Local Hospital
Rev. J. B. Dolan pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church is in Medical Center Hospital recovering from a heart attack. His condition was reported good after being stricken Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Dolan
Immanuel Baptist Church
Medical Center Hospital
Dolan
Containers and hoisting units shipped for downtown garbage system
City Manager Dick Pepin announced that 62 containers sized six to 12 yards each, and special Dempster-Dumpster hoists, have been shipped from Tennessee for downtown garbage collection. The trucks will deliver trash to the dump grounds and the system should begin operation around January to reduce waste blowing in streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Dick Pepin
Jan T
Pepin
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WTCC
R. Wright Armstrong
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Area Chamber
Armstrong
Burlington Lines
Mrs. Fairbairn
Real Estate Board
E. F. Buchanan
James Brown
P. W. Sandefur
W. B. Wiley and Baby
E. Eakin
J. E. Craven
J. G. Ingram
James Patton Jr
E. E. Chaman
Collins
A. Boedell
H. J. Hough
Agatha Johnson
A. H. Croy
G. L. “Blythe
Ww. M. Anderson
W. D. Garland
H. Ludell
Rickey
Gene McKenney
Shell Andrews
Ilife
T. L. Miller’s
Iamond Specialists
T. L. Miller's
Cao
T. L. Miller
Piel Ae
ANSON
Dial
Coro i
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