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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 2007
Page
1
Stacie Hoyles reports Christmas ruined as thieves steal two 6-foot statues named Mr. Nut and Mr. Cracker from her Dublin home on December 7. Police found Mr. Nut torso along a roadside and the other statue partially burned in a field. a neighbor heard teens nearby.
Chet Fitch, an 88 year old Ashland humorist, died in October. His longtime barber Patty Dean helped finish a two decade joke sending 34 Christmas cards written from heaven. The cards bore a heaven return address and playful Bible quotes.
A Christmas Day scene across the globe highlights calls for peace from leaders including Pope Benedict XVI. In Iraq Christians attend Baghdad churches despite checkpoints, while Bethlehem residents celebrate amid renewed Israeli Palestinian talks. The Pope urged decisive, humane solutions for those living amid poverty, injustice, and war.
The Salvation Army carried on with its Christmas meal efforts after a Sunday night break-in. Volunteers, including Rob Noble, aimed to feed around 200 people, while Sgt. Jay Ward said theft would not shut them down. Community members are invited to volunteer at 801 E 10th St or call 332-0738.
The Odessa Salvation Army served Christmas meals to those in need with recipients like David Acosta thanking Jesus and American soldiers. Volunteers Benny Masters and Betty Mitschke joined in the spirit, emphasizing giving as their Christmas celebration despite hardship.
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