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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1983
Page
16
Despite renovation at the Presidential Museum in Odessa, employee Lettie England age 41 at 807 N Washington Ave continues typing while Bruce Storie age 33 at 2704 Eisenhower Road plasters a wall. The scene unfolds as maintenance progresses.
Multiple obituaries and notices detail services for Julian Hunt 68 of Odessa, Euel Messimer 47 in Jal New Mexico, Kenneth Worley 45 of Perkinston Mississippi, Ruby Gray 56 of Odessa, infant twins of Odessa, Russell Headrick Odessa resident, and numerous marriage applications and divorces filed. Deaths include brief illness at Medical Center Hospital, with services at First United Methodist Church and various funeral homes. Survivors listed include spouses children siblings and grandchildren. wards of religious and community organizations noted. Dates range December 20 to December 21 with local hospital references and city ties to Odessa, Abilene, Lovington and Jal.
An autopsy by a Midland pathologist found 33 year old Michael Grant Matheny died of three gunshot wounds after a Dec 9 drug bust shoot-out at a La Quinta Inn. Matheny had 11.9 milligrams of cocaine in his system and was described as under the influence. The shoot-out wounded two officers, with Matheny's wife and nephew facing related charges. Odessa officer Steve Frederick was cleared by a grand jury of wrongdoing.
Ten children aged 4 to 14 who played with dead bats received the first of 10 rabies injections as lab tests awaited to confirm none carried rabies. Public health officials said the shots would be halted if tests show no exposure. Dr. Christopher Buttery noted a child reportedly bit a bat and others tossed the carcasses.
An 18 year old Odessa man Jesse Barela Dominguez was charged Thursday with attempted murder and held on a 15000 bond in city jail. He allegedly stabbed 19 year old Ruben Cuellar near Murphy Street and Muskingum Avenue on December 17, injuring him multiple times. A 16 year old Odessa boy involved was detained at the Ector County Youth Center.
Odessa police logged a 1979 Chevrolet worth 4000 stolen near 1335 Belmont Ave at about 4 p m. A woman at 3727 Andrews Highway said she was assaulted by a known man between 10 45 and 11 p m at her home, treated for facial and body injuries and released. The Ector County Sheriff reported a 1978 Ford worth 2800 stolen from Fireside Lounge parking lot at 6115 Andrews Highway around 9 p m.
Houston police report auto thefts rising as motorists leave cars running in subfreezing weather. Lt. Bill Bradley says thefts increase by about 29 to 25 daily, with cars driven away from driveways and stores while owners seek warmth. He notes thieves watch self serve stations and neighborhoods for chances to steal.
Two Odessans Kenny Ruth Dunbar and John E. Cooper escaped unharmed when flames destroyed three rooms and the attic at 427 West Mable Street. Firefighter Johnny Orona, cut on the left knee by an ax, received five stitches and was released. Fire reports say the blaze began about 12:15 a.m. and the cause was unknown. The house owner is Don Koonce.
In East Texas, Longview Christian Academy ended its series with Cistercian Preparatory School after learning the Dallas suburb is Catholic. The Longview coach cited philosophical differences and said they will only play Baptist teams.
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