Sad Students Share Mixed Feelings On School’s Out
On the last day of the 1971 72 term at San Jacinto Elementary many first graders express mixed emotions. Some like summer freedoms such as fishing swimming and trips to Six Flags while others miss friends, books, and their teacher. The report quotes twelve named students and their parents, noting varied plans and sentiments about the vacation and return to class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Pinkerton
Patricia Michalka
San Jacinto Elementary School
Iam
Matt Moore
Matt
Johnny Moore
West 22Nd
Gina Fitzgerald
Gina
James Fitzgerald
Rita
Ruidoso
N.M
Odessa
Beverly Sims
Glen Sims
Oliver
Beverly
Oklahoma
Wesley Farris
Wesley
Burl Farris
1620
Cross
Six Flags
Tommy Skelton
Tommy
Thomas Skelton
Barrow
Edward Long
Edward M. Long
Witcher
Mauro C. Aguilar
Nancy
Mama
6109
Turner
Teachers finish year amid work and plans for vacation
Mrs Michalka speaks of tired but happy staff after a year of hard work and new programs. She notes a federally funded instructional initiative and tutoring to support her husband an Odessa College instructor pursuing a PhD. She plans a long poolside rest before students wrap up final tasks at school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michalka
Odessa College
County Court matter and district court notes briefed
Marriage licenses issued for Bartholomew Hummel Flores Salazar McKinzie Edwards Richardson Sebolt Underwood Byrd Duke Grider. Civil cases filed include Phillips v Midland Eagle and Dun & Bradstreet v Vampers. District Court divorces listed with multiple couples. civil suits named. Medical Center Hospital records May 3 admissions and May 31 discharges. Births listed with multiple families. city traffic notes report minor injuries and several property damage incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Ray Bartholomew
Cathy Jean Hummel
Arturo Flores
Juanita Salazar
Dennis Dwayne McKinzie
Cindy Maureen Edwards
Figencio Manuel Martinez
Maria Mata
William Henry Richardson
Barbara Jean Sebolt
Michael Lynn Underwood
Rebecca Ann Byrd
Donald Lee Duke
Karen Ann Grider
F.C. Phillips, Inc
Midland Eagle, Inc
Construction Fasteners, Inc
Kolton Corp
Darell Dewaine Baker
Lois Gayle Wright
Johnny L. Wright
Lilia Zapata de Leon
Juan G. de Leon
Patricia Ann Braddy
William David Braddy
Vickie Lynne Long
Alan Childress Long
Judith Elizabeth Hooper
Gerald Leslie Hooper
Frank C. Strech Sr
Frank C. Strech
Two Odessa Men Charged in Aggravated Assaults
In Ector County Court two Odessa men faced aggravated assault charges. Bobby J. Denton, 24, of 42 Zeneta, was charged in an assault on Linda Denton, 22, of 902 East 16th. Howard Donald Fitzhugh, 41, of 114 Basil, was charged in an assault on Lois Halliburton, 56, of 114 Basil. No arrests had been made by noon Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Ector County
Bobby J. Denton
Zeneta
Linda Denton
East 16Th
Howard Donald Fitzhugh
Basil
Lois Halliburton
Damage Suit Trial Opens in Petroleum Corp Case
Testimony began in 161st District Court on a $10,775 damage suit against Petroleum Corp of Texas for allegedly installing unauthorized electrical lines across private property in the Westridge Subdivision starting Feb 1, 1971. Plaintiff Roy Vance of Odessa is represented by Roy Vance. defendant by Midland attorney James Smith. Jurors chosen include Mrs Joe A Ray and LaFrances Ingram among others. A separate $31,077 suit against Frank C Strech Trucking Co of Odessa was on file, brought by Frank C Strech Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
161St District Court
The
Petroleum Corp. of Texas
C. M. Riggs
Westridge
Roy Vance
Odessa
James Smith
Midland
Joe A. Ray
LaFrances Ingram
Donald W. Sheffield
J. L. Lewis Jr
Helen Louise Justis
Lula Mae Washington
Michael Alan Collins
James H. Shelton
J. F. Harrington
Lee Ona Gordon
Clifford P. Pumphrey
Don M. Brown
161St
Frank C. Strech Trucking Co
Frank C. Strech Sr
Permian Student Earns DAR Award
Permian High School senior John Davis received the National Defense Medal and DAR pin for good citizenship from the Nathaniel Davis Chapter DAR. Davis, son of Tom D. and Mrs. Davis, earned senior hall honors, Legion Boys State, Who's Who, and all district all-state football honors before signing a football scholarship with Angelo State University. He was active in the Panther team, Bethany Church member, and Bonham Junior High top student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Davis
The
Daughters of American Revolution
John Davis
Tom D. Davis
Bonham
Bill Fullingim
DAR
Davis
Bonham Junior High
Odessa Dar
Permian
American Legion
Permian Panther
Panthers
Panther
Angelo State University
Lions Club
Bethany Christian Church
Permian High School
National Defense Medal
Farmer Dies In Smashup Of Car Truck Near Lamesa
A 78-year-old retired Lamesa man, Claude McCoy Anderson, was killed in a two vehicle crash at FM 178 and US 180. A car driven by Danny Max Andrews and Mrs Agnes Anderson were injured and hospitalized in guarded condition. Anderson’s body was taken to Brannon Funeral Home. Services were planned at Second Baptist Church with burial in Lamesa Memorial Park. He was born June 15 1893 and survived by a wife two sons two daughters and multiple siblings and grandchildren.
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Key
Lamesa
FM 178
US 180
Claude McCoy Anderson
Danny Max Andrews
Lovington
N.M
Anderson
Agnes Anderson
Andrews
Texas Highway
Ben Burch
Brannon Funeral Home
Justice of the Peace
A. L. Standefer
Second Baptist Church of
E. R. Holder
The
Key Baptist Church
E. J. Anderson
Knox
H. L. Anderson
Lubbock
Date Set for Two Trials in Texas rape case
San Diego AP report says two Texas men James Clatoon Hamilton of Haskell and Joe Weaver of Odessa face trial July 19 with bail set at $50,000 each. Hamilton and Weaver are charged with rape kidnapping robbery and sex perversion after two sisters-in-law were raped at a campsite on April 29 by two gunmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
Texas
James Clatoon Hamilton
Haskell
Tex
Joe J. Weaver
Odessa
Superior Court
Gilbert Harrison
Hamilton
Weaver
Two Odessa Children Hurt in Falls
Two Odessa youngsters remained in Medical Center Hospital Thursday in satisfactory condition. Charles H Showater Jr. six, son of Charles Showater, 3800 North Golder, fell off a seesaw breaking his right arm. Darlene R Hope 11, daughter of N T Winn, 141 Broughton, also listed in satisfactory condition after skating Wednesday broke her right leg. Gary Theesfield 23, 3736 Crestview, was charged in Ector County Court with threatening life of Sue Denice Theesfield 18, 2612 Verde. no arrest made at noon Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Medical Center Hospital
Charles H. Showater Jr
Charles Showater
North Golder
Darlene R. Hope
N. T. Winn
Broughton
Gary Theesfield
Crestview
Ector County
Sue Denice Theesfield
Verde
Slated To Kill Wild Reeves Well In Pecos County
Forest Oil Co official in Odessa says an attempt to kill the No 1 B E Quinn gas well blowing out since Wednesday will occur this morning. Red Adair Co Houston and Halliburton crews stand by to inject mud to halt gas flow. Gas estimated 18 to 20 million cubic feet daily from Fusselman zone with no current fire but critical conditions due to weak surface wind. The well near Reeves County Mi Vida Field, dual completion halted by Ellenburger seal. Also a $1,000 damage suit filed in 70th District Court against Gibson’s Discount Center for a slip incident in Odessa Jan 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Oil Co
Odessa
Reeves County
B. E. Quinn
Fusselman
Coots Matthews
Red Adair Co., Inc
Houston
Pecos
Ellenburger
H&gn
Mi Vida
Deaths and funeral notices across West Texas region
Obituaries list James Rex McClease 81 of 2018 West Sixth, World War I veteran and steamboat pilot, died after eight months illness. Funeral Friday at Hubbard Kelly with burial Sunset Memorial Gardens. Also William Joseph Koke 80 Littlefield farmer. Joann Hummer 39 Roswell secretary. Ada Wise 79 Midland. C C Wise 79 Midland. Survivors detailed, services set in multiple churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rex McClease
West Sixth
Medical Center Hospital
Hubbard-Kelly
Sunset Memorial Gardens
McClease
Mississippi River
Odessa
Portland
Miss
The
Baptist Church
Nevada
Liberty
Kate Alice Hustler
Clifford Rex McClease
North Everglace
Joseph P. McClease
L.L. Posey
Rockville
William Joseph Koke
Littlefield
St. Martin's Lutheran Church
Tom Lange
Littlefield Cemetery
Hammons
Roswell
N.M
Beatrice Stewart
Dorothy Koke
Walter Koke
Monahans
Joann Hummer
Lovington
First United Methodist Church
Resthaven
Smith-Rogers Funeral Home
Eastern
New Mexico Medical Center
Monterey Park
Calif
YMCA
Charles W. Hummer
Rancho Mirage
Maurine Collins
Patsy Ruth Shannon
Trinidad
West Indies
Odessa morning events listed for Optimists and Rotary
Tomorrow in Odessa schedule at 7 AM breakfast with the Optimists at Sands Restaurant. At noon Eastside Rotary meets at the Golden West. Informal gatherings include the Inn of the NOON Odessa Optimists and Veterans of World War I at Barracks 1867 Hispot Youth Center at 10th and MacArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastside Rotary
Golden West. Y
The
Inn of the
Odessa Optimists
Sands Restaurant
Hispot
10Th and
Macarthur
Odessan Hurt While Riding Horse Accident
Ginger K. Blakney, 1001 East 36th, sustained a broken jaw and cuts and bruises after being thrown from a horse during a ride. She was admitted to the hospital in satisfactory condition Thursday after the Wednesday incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessan
Ginger K. Blakney
East 36Th
Four Hurt In Wreck In Midland On Interstate 20
A Midland woman, 31, Barbara Thurman, was listed in satisfactory condition after a car pickup crash on the Interstate 20 service road at 12 17 pm Wednesday. Four people were hurt including Thurman and her 14 year old son plus Charles R Hughes of Grand Prairie the pickup driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Midland Memorial Hospital
Barbara Thurman
Michael Leon Hudson
Mary R. Pope
Thelma D. Hughes
Grand Prairie
Charles R. Hughes
Thurman
Hughes
Tower Road
Drug Counts Are Quashed for Monahans Doctor
PECOS Texas staff Dr Derrell Leland Bell 68 was charged in an indictment returned November 8 with three counts of amphetamine distribution. Judge Ernest Guinn ruled the law changes July 7 1971 render two counts invalid and the May 1 1971 effective date affects the April 17 1971 charge. Bell previously posted 25000 bond. Attorney John R Lee of Kermit represents him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PECOS
Monahans
U. S. District Court
Ernest Guinn
Derrell Leland Bell
Dr. Bell
Bell
John R. Lee
Kermit
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Idlewood
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Candy Lane
John R. Thrower
Borger
North Odotsy
Jim Black
West 18Th
David W. Gray
East 13Th
Keith 4. Anderson
East 17Th
Andrews Highway
Jimmy N. Grant
Kathryn
Toni J. Morgan
Tony Deberry
Fort Worth
Deberry
Honey Bee
Seminole
Dun & Bradstreet
Delware
Cosme N. Laraz
South Alleghancy
Ronald Ray Wright
North Sam Houston
Ector
US 385
Michael Barney
Wright
Ronnie Leonard Roberts
Coronado
At & P.m
West 47Th
Howard Williams
Roberts
Connally
Wayne Connally
Inn of the Golden West
Hubert Martin
Tulip Lane
Gerald Fugit
Westbrook
Farmer
Wild Reeves
Gibson's Discount Center
Mary E. Cosby
M&s. C.C. Wise Midland
Ada) Wise
Ellis Funeral Home
Resthaven Memorial Park
Webster Parrish
C. C. Wise
Louisiana
Howard County
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