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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1960

Page

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Anints De Spenses and Criminal Charges Listed

OCR fragment lists defendants and charges including Taylor New child desertion Mrs J B Bradley de Hauding Norman Cox carrying a concealed weapon George Dsa illegal possession of barbiturates Macek Henry driving while intoxicated. Civil cases Med Miles Moore Jr v Gertrude McBee Jimmy Young v Barnett Basin Machinery Co v Jack Howard Werbert Key Jr v Willard War in damages Shrene v H Rudies suit on account. District Court and Divorce cases noted with a long hospital patient list and traffic accidents with multiple names and damages.

Taylor New J.B Bradley Norman Cox George Dsa Macek Henry Miles Moore Jr Gertrude McBee Jimmy Young John Barnett Basin Machinery Go Jack Howard Werbert Key Jr Willard War H. Rudies Sandra Calder David Cricer Samuel Mardis Ruth Mardis Medical Center Hospital Rey Grant Frenkin Thornton W. B. Little Jess W Medlisyter Millard Mundon Bryant Luke E_ Hambaght Cecil D Momgomen John Edd Hulett Leroy Tite Donald Eugene Welch J. W Ritter van & Martin Charlie Cliffton L Otho Collins Bill Powell Bits Dean H. Hollen George Anderson W. T. Bowen Henry " Jackson- Lois Virdell Dale G. Puller LB Brooks James C. Smith East County Road E. Duncan Lyndale Grover Cleveland Stanley Odessa Lester Leathers Mezell Glover’ Parks Lioyd Wayne Brown Parks Sid — G. Don Taylor GO Andrews Alf. Williams Ind Dermages Midland Harold Joe Smith Keystone Tollloss

Two Hurt In Falls Here In Local Hospital

Two separate falls left injured patients in the Medical Center Hospital Monday. Rita Weaver Darden, 310 Santa Rita, treated for an ankle injury after slipping at home, was reported in good condition. Linda Jean Davis, seven, daughter of R. W. Davis, 2516 West 10th, admitted for a broken right wrist after skating near home, in good condition Tuesday. L. E. Pierce, 27, of 2405 West 14th, admitted with a neck injury from a Big Spring traffic crash, reported in good condition. Two three year olds treated in the emergency room: Marty Warnock, son of C. D. Warnock, fell from a moving car at Eighth and Grandview, sustaining a head cut. Roy Lee Smith, son of James A. Smith, 3703 McKnight, broke his right collar bone after a fall near home.

Medical Center Rita Weaver Darden Santa ‘Rita Linda Jean Davis R. W. Davis West Lth L. E. Pierce West 14Th Pierce Big Spring Marty Warnock C. D. Warnock Eighth Grandview Roy Lee Smith James A. Smith McKnight

Damages Asked In Court Suits In Ector County

Three damage suits were filed Tuesday in Ector County Court arising from traffic accidents. Miles Moore Jr of Big Spring seeks 205 dollars against Gertrude McBee and Sherman and R S Daughtery of Sherman for car damage from a collision with McBee. John Barnett sues Jimmy Young for 335 dollars over a two car crash at Pear and Tom Green in Odessa on December 31. Herbert Key Jr seeks 50 dollars against Willard Warren for a collision at Eighth and Hantock on September.

Ector County Miles Moore Jr Gertrude McBee Sherman R. S Daughtery Moore Big Spring McBee John Barnett Jimmy Young Pear Tom Green Odessa Herbert Key Jr Willard Warren Eighth and Hantock

Odessa Man Injured When Tire Blows Out

A B-year-old Odessa man, Montie M. Castleberry, was treated at Medical Center Hospital for a chin cut and multiple bruises after his car overturned eight miles east of Odessa on S Highway 80. He was released after treatment.

Odessa Montie M. Castleberry Medical Center Hospital

Teenagers in custody after Odessa car theft case

A group of teens including a 16 year old Midland boy and a 17 year old Odessa girl were questioned by juvenile officers after riding in a stolen 1950s car reported stolen in Odessa. The 16 year old and a 15 year old Odessa youth remained jailed, others were released to parents for counseling.

Monahans Richard ‘Peel North Dotsy North Jackson

Education Business Pay In Odessa E B Day

Odessa Chamber of Commerce education committee set March 2 as Education-Business Pay In Odessa day. Dwight L. Kirk said a 7 a.m. breakfast at Permian High School will start activities. Visitors will hear talks on curriculum, view the band and choir, then tour the school through a 10 a.m. adjournment.

Odessa Chamber of Commerce Education Committee Odessa Dwight L. Kirk Ector County Permian High School Permian

House Blaze Damages Several Homes on Tuesday

Firemen responded to three Tuesday incidents. At 808 West 25th a welder’s insulation sparked minor damage, siding removed to access the blaze. A tank fire at 1401 West Murphy caused by an earlier welder was stopped by firefighters with no damage. At 2005 West Seventh an electric blanket started a bed fire with minor smoke damage to rest of the home. Two grain fires nearby were extinguished Monday with no damage.

Clayton Brantley West 25Th Homer McClung Trucking Company West Murphy E. F. Yancy West Seventh West Ada East County Road

Trusty Escapes Police Involving Two Suspects

Police sought David P. Jones 35 Odessa Hotel after he ran from a trusty detail on Monday. Jones faces a $390 fine for drunkenness. Officers also pursued J L Darnell of 806 for alleged check swindle cashing a worthless $60 check at the Driller's Club on November 22.

David P. Jones Odessa Jones J. L. Darnell Darnell Driller’s Club North Grant

Traffic Mishap Injures 2 Men

Two men were slightly injured in a Tuesday collision at Grandview and Pembrook. James M. Deramus, 33, Midland, suffered a head cut and bruises and was treated at Medical Center Hospital. Harold Joe Smith, 31, 2702 Keystone, sprained his wrist and did not require hospital care. Police report Smith drove the pickup south on Grandview and Deramus the northbound car, with Deramus turning left onto Pembrook when contact occurred. The pickup overturned and both vehicles were a total loss.

Medical Center Hospital James M. Deramus Midland Harold Joe Smith Keystone Smith Grandview Deramus Pembrook

Woman Injured In Auto Mishap In Odessa

A 41 year old Odessa man and two women were involved after a two car collision at Adams and 11th. Mrs Morell Glover Parks 805 East 15th was treated for a back injury and released. The other driver was Lloyd Wayne Brown 1310 West County Road 1. A separate Nelson county case charged Taylor O Neal with child desertion for failing to support two sons. Damages were estimated at 550 dollars.

Odessa Sweetwater Odeson Adams Cials Cal Center Hospital Parks Lloyd Wayne Ector County Brown West County Road Taylor O'Neal O'Neal Ing East Pauline

Woman Charged in DWI Case in Ector County

Macon L. Henry, 32, of 309 Devine, and Mrs. J. B. Bradley faced charges in Ector County Court Tuesday. Henry was arrested in the 1100 block of West Second Street after a night-long defrauding scheme involving a worthless $8 check and was held in the county jail. Bradley was charged with driving while intoxicated.

Macon L. Henry Devine Ector County J. B. Bradley Ector County Court Henry West Ector Albert B.county Fiach

City To Name Replacements In Odessa

Cecil Hardwick city councilman from place three and Pres ton Parker planning board chairman resigned Tuesday. Council and Mayor Harold R. Downs accepted their resignations. Hardwick seeks precinct one seat on the Ector County Commissioners Court while Parker runs for mayor. Appointment to fill Hardwick’s vacancy will come from the remaining two council members at the next meeting. Hardwick cited ongoing issues in his letter of resignation.

Cecil Hardwick Preston Parker Odessa Egret Harold R. Downs Hardwick Ector County Commissioners Court Parker Harold Downs Danny O’neal Planning Board I Humble Pipeline Company Rochester Heights Hollywood View West Odessa Clyde Construction Company Drury Line Ector County Independent School Paul West East 12Th Street Texas Jackson Avenue West A. H. Riley 322 North Center Riley I and K Theater Company Crescent Park, Inc L. E Johnson Westside theAmerican Legion East Eighth Grandview U. S. Highway 80 Legion Malvern T McDonald

Odessa Council approves second reading of phone rate hike

Odessa City Council backed a second reading of an ordinance to raise telephone rates, approving a 3 to 2 vote. The plan would lift business line from $9.50 to $10.80 and residential from $4.50 to $4.75 monthly, with other charges rising as well. Protests were aired by local residents J. W. Morgan, T. P. Henson, and Buddy French, while Mayor Downs cautioned that opinions would be noted before the final third vote.

Odessa Adencal A. C. Rumbaugh Guy B. Neal Gordon Headlie Cecil Hardwick Alton Sikes Odessans J. W.morgan McKnight T. P. Henson North Tom Green Buddy French Halifax Morgan Henson Jim Dorris Downs

Funeral Service Set In Missouri for Mrs. Rachel Hixon

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday in Sullivan Missouri for Mrs. Rachel Hixon who died there Sunday. The report lists multiple contracts totaling 16 562 90 awarded by the council and identifies survivors including Olin Randolph Henry Randolph and Eddie Randolph with various addresses.

Sullivan Rachel Hixon Olin Randolph East Pak-Mor Manufacturing Company County Road Henry ‘Randolph San Antonio Eddie Randolph Tealler Tyne Refugé Packer Sanitation W. J. Randolph Tulsa Okla

Lawmen Probe Eight Thefts In Odessa

Eight thefts under investigation include a Shrine pin worth about $100 reported by Bob Williamson at 510 East 56th along with four lamps, paint, a motorscooter, hubcaps, a bicycle and stock items. Victims named Mrs W L Cawthon, Robert Beasley, Mrs Bill Humphries, Joe Willson, Morris Wright, F L Cochran, Mrs F M Dodson.

Odessa Bob Williamson East 56Th Bowe W. L. Cawthon East 46Th Robert R. Beasley Sameone Coronado Bill Humphries West Joe Wdllson East Second Morris Wright West County Road F. L. Cochran North Daisy F. M. Dodson Kennedy

Bond Free for Augustine Barrientes in Burglary Case

Augustine Barrientes, 19, of 609 Magnolia, posted a 2000 bond to gain release from Ector County jail after a grand jury indictment for burglary. He is accused of breaking into Center Food Mart at 2121 Nash Center on February 7.

Augustine Barrientes Magnolia Ector County The Center Food Mart Nash Center

Youth Arrested For Shoplifting At Sears Store

A young Onesse youth, age not specified, was arrested at Bill Sears Super Market 1610 North Grant after employees observed him take an 89 cent flashlight without paying. He was released to his parents following counseling by officers.

Bill Sears Super Market North Grant

Cigarette Makers Face Shifting Market Trends in 1950s Ad Shift

New York report records how cigarette firms adapt to changing consumer demand and health concerns. It traces market share shifts from nonfiltered to filter and menthol styles, noting brands like Camel, Winston, Pall Mall, and Chesterfield rising or falling since 1952, and highlights ongoing industry focus on filtration and flavor trends.

New York R. J. Vt J Reynolds Arette America Inki Harry M. Wootten Pall Mall Business Week Pail Mail Winston Kent Salem Viceroy Marlboro Lucky Strike Chesterfield Liggett & Myers Duke American Tobacco Co Lewis Gruber P. Lorillard Co

Burglary Case Filed On Man In Odessa

A 27 year old Odessa man was arrested after a front door was forced and a cash register stolen from the Patio Club at 1318 East Second. Detectives found more than $50 in change on David Hodges at the 1319 East Second Hodges Apartments and searched his room at the Tourist Court, uncovering 40 packs of cigarettes and a case of beer. The Patio Club across the street had also been entered with a juke box looted. Hodges had $61.75 in mixed coins when arrested. The burglary complaint was filed with Justice of the Peace E. E. Nobles.

Odessa Patio Club East Second David Lewis Apartments Laverng Pato J Club Hodges Justice of the Peace

Odessan Jailed In Auto Theft in Odessa

A 19 year old Odessa man Wiley James Loftin was jailed in Ector County on a car theft charge. Police said Loftin stole a 1957 model car from Chick's Car Lot at 700 North Muskingum and did not return the vehicle after signing the complaint before a Justice of the Peace.

Willie Joe Blaylock Midland Taylor C O'Neal Odessa Blaylock Blay- O’neal Billy 5 Webster Justice of the Peace Thomas South Sam Houston D. Murphy Murry Ector County Wiley James Loftin Joe Chick Justice of the Peace Nobles Loftin Chick North Muskingum

Abilene Men Plead Guilty to Weapons and Drugs

Two Abilene residents pleaded guilty on County Court charges of carrying a concealed weapon and illegal possession of barbiturates. Norman R. Cox, 23, was fined 100 for the weapon charge while George Alton Dye, 22, was fined 125 and sentenced to seven days in jail for possession. Police said Cox drove the car that ran a stop sign at 24th and West County Road, where a pistol and barbiturates were found during a traffic stop. Dye had the barbiturates on him. A 21-year-old Abilene youth was arrested with Cox and Dye for questioning.

Abilene Norman R. Cox George Alton Dye Cox 24Th West County Road Dye

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