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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1960

Page

4

Ector County races tally shows Aldridge leads in judge runoff

In Ector County runoff results, Aldridge leads Gerald K. Fugit for county administrative judge with 7 199 to 4 569. Earnest Broughton tops Cecil Hardwick by 901 to 689 for county commissioner precinct one, Kellus Turner outscores incumbent J E Donaldson 2 316 to 746 for precinct three. Ward totals across precincts show Aldridge ahead in most locations with district results by school sites including Odessa High, Fannin, and county auditorium.

Gerald K. Fugit Join Aldridge Ector ae _ Earnest Broughton Cecil Hardwick Kellus Turner J. E. Donaldson Aldridge Fugit Odessa High School Fannin School County Auditorium County Idridge Ben Milam Rusk Zavala Alddeve Travis Penwell Fuan Courthouse Broughton Hardwick Fannin Elementary School County Auditorum Tacedv Conmhou Donaldson Turner Bowe Junior High School San Jacinto School Bowie Junior High Ward Odessa Colege County Coliseum Donldson St Pease Elementary Goldsmith North Cowden Noirees

Forgery charge haunts Odessa man amid election tallies

A 30 year old former Odessa man is jailed on forgery and passing charges after a Saturday arrest. The article lists ward by ward vote tallies for Aldridge and Fugit, precinct totals, absentee counts, and two commissioner races with names Aldridge and Donaldson. Precinct totals show Aldridge leading in several wards while Fugit trails. grand totals appear for both candidates with absentees included.

Odessa Ector Gor Andrews Golden Sr Anson Sherff James Whitley Justice of the Peace Thomas D. Murphy

Incumbent Defeated In Pecos County Bid

Fort Stockton special report: Dan L Crump unseated J Merle McDonald as Pecos County tax assessor collector in a runoff. Eight of nine boxes counted Crump 1189 to 41 with about 40 votes pending. Billy Hodges re elected county clerk with continued Fort Stockton tenure.

Fort Stockton Dan'l.'crump J. Merle McDonald Pecos County Crump Billy Hodges

Precinct Three Elects Whitefield Constable in Election

Unofficial returns show C B Whitefield elected constable over W A Beckett in precinct three with 168 votes to 155. In the criminal appeals race W T McDonald leads Lloyd W Davidson 917 to 781 from seven of nine boxes. Donaldson thanks supporters promising to serve as commissioner with diligence. Broughton defeats Roby. Hardwick a former county official seeks office with plans to open offices to the public. Newly elected officials assume duties January 1.

Richard Dick) Gray Fort Stockton C. B. Whitefield W. A. Beckett Whitefield Beckett Court of Criminal Appeals W. T. McDonald Bryan Lloyd W. Davidson Iraan Cayanosa Dona’dson Donaldson Precinct Three Bob Broughton Handock J. Ted Roby Hardwick Odessa Guy Coonalman Cifinals

101st District Solon Chosen

David Read a Big Spring cotton buyer was elected state representative from the 101st District. He defeated Angy Glenn, credit manager for a Big Spring oil firm, carrying five counties and losing Reagan by 133 to 63 in Reagan. Glasscock {missing} 103 to 16. Howard {missing} 432 to 1 033. Tom County 2353 to 170. Ward County 158 to 74. Incumbent J Gordon Bristow did not seek reelection.

David Read Big Spring Angy Glenn Read Gleng Serling County Wito Reagan County Glasscock County Howard County Twon County Wiarda J. Gordon Brstow

Divorce Granted in strained London case

London AP reports Judge Samuel granted a divorce to Mrs Leonard Stevenson after finding grounds for adultery but noting her husband was possessed with his cash. The ruling cites her alleged assault with a wooden spoon a broom a saucepan a knife and fork and the blocking of his eye.

London Samuel Rdendate Leonard Stevenson Stevenson

Higher vacation costs for Chicago families rise ahead

The Chicago Motor Club estimates a family vacation by car will cost about 40 dollars per day per couple for a 300 mile daily trip. This is higher than last year’s 355 dollars per day estimate. Increases stem from higher food and lodging costs while car operating costs stay steady.

Chicago Chicago Motor Club l

Crane County Elects Officials In Precinct One

Crane County voters chose Frank Heiser, road department employee, over A B Corley 276 to 271 to win precinct one county commissioner. In constable contests, Rov E Mason 304 defeated Leonard Tarpley 210, while Mildred Birdsong 108 beat Q M Sharp 63. Judge W Davidson led with 368 to 350.

CRANE Frank Heiser Crane County A. B. Corley Gulf Heiser Corley Rov. E. Mason Leonard L. Tarpley Mildred K Birdsong Q. M. Sharp Tidewater Oil Company Court of Criminal, Appeals Wby W. Davidson W. T. McDonald Bryan

Winkler County Runoff Returns Incumbents In Two Races

In Winkler County runoff elections held Saturday light turnout produced incumbents re elected in two races. Leon Nutt was re elected county commissioner precinct one with 265 votes to 136 for Perry Williams. Oscar Warren easily won re election as constable over W L Etheredge with 537 to 352. In the statewide race W T McDonald defeated incumbent Lloyd W Davidson 439 to 415 for judge of the court of criminal appeals.

Kermit Winkler Leon Nutt Kermit Carsless Perry P.W.) Williams Nutt Oscar Warren W. L Puny W. T. McDonald Bryan Lloyd W. Davidson Court of Criminal Appeals

Yoakum Sheriff Deputy Wins County Seat in Plains Race

Plains officials report Vester Sanders, a deputy sheriff from Denver City, won the Yoakum County sheriff seat with 1,017 votes over Olan Heath who had 820. Incumbent sheriff not seeking reelection. Other county results include Raymond Bookout 112 votes over Ty Field 109 for Plain ranch seat, Elvis Craig 1,096 votes for tax assessor collector, and Lloyd W. Davidson 937 votes for judge of the court of criminal appeals over W. T. McDonald 740.

Plains Reese Wilkerson Denver City Lloyd W. Davidson Court of Criminal Appeals W. T. McDonald Bryan Jattorney

Andrews County Has New Sheriff

Paul Cumhie was elected sheriff of Andrews County defeating incumbent Ray Phillips in a runoff Saturday by 1,319 to 1,162 votes. In the court of criminal appeals race Bryan attorney W. T. McDonald led with 1,283 votes to incumbent Lloyd’s 1,171. W. Davidson:

Gaines County Sheriff Named SEMINOLE Runoff Results

Floyd Taylor led Seminole with 1 626 votes to 900 for A L Sim mons in the sheriff runoff. Mary Baldwin won tax assessor collector with 1 479 votes over Thad Patterson 1 037. Other races: Travis Bagley and D C George won county commissioner seats one and three, while Lloyd W Davidson was re elected judge of the court of criminal appeals with 1 252 votes to 1 089 for W T McDonald.

Floyd Taylor Seminole A. L Tony) Simmons Simmons Gaines County Mary Baldwin Thad Patterson Seagraves Travis Bagley E.T. Cornett Bagley Cornett D.C. George B. C. Norton Lloyd W. Davidson Court of Criminal Appeas Bryan

Reagan County races: Ratliff wins precinct one seat

Incumbent Fred H. Boggs loses to Lester Ratliff in Reagan County precinct one for commissioner. Ratliff 106 votes to Boggs 55. In the 101st Legislative District race Big Spring residents David Read 133 votes to Angy Glenn 69. W T McDonald Bryan attorney nets 164 votes for judge of criminal appeals. incumbent Lloyd W Davidson 135.

Big Lake Lester Ratliff Reagan County Fred H. Boggs Ratliff Boggs David Read Big Spring Angy Glenn W. T. McDonald Bryan Attornney Court of Criminal Appeals Lloyd W. Davidson

Midland County Elects Two Local Officials in Ballot

Midland County wrapped up two local races on Saturday. John B. Biggs won justice of the peace for precinct one with 884 votes to Leonard H. Miller’s 587. E C Morelan narrowly won constable over John W. McCurry 748 to 733. Incumbent Jack Merritt did not seek reelection. In the criminal appeals court race, W T McDonald received 74 votes while Lloyd W Davidson had 366.

Midland John .B. Biggs E. C. Morelan Midland County Biggs Leonard H. Miller Morelan John W. McCurry Mid Jack Merritt Court of Criminal Appeals W. T. McDonald Bryan Lloyd W. Davidson

Interest Rates May Turn Down In Important Economic Areas

New York AP report notes expectations that rates may ease in key sectors as money managers debate the impact on inflation and stock margins. Traders consider lower cash requirements could spur buying, though a broker warns price firming often lags after margin cuts.

New York U.S

Odessa Child To Visit Houston For Lung Pin Removal

Odessa youngster Gayle Richardson, daughter of David Richardson, was rushed to Medical Center Hospital after swallowing a pin. Doctors say she will be taken to Houston for specialist removal of the pin from her left lung. Her condition was not described as immediately dangerous. Additional casualties occurred as ten other patients were treated and released at the same hospital.

Odessa Houston Gayle Richardson David Richardson Medical Center Hospital Oso Pool Dale Leverent North Musxingum

Two Constable Races Held In Ector County

In Ector County two constable races settled Saturday. Precinct four incumbent Cloud Toles was reelected with 727 votes over Elmer Norman. Precinct three saw L. H. Byrd edge W. R. Barfield by 66 votes in a runoff where Byrd carried most high turnout wards. Barfield led in the primary.

Cloud Toles Constable Toles Elmer (Pee Wee) Norman Norman Oo Byrd Odessa W. R Slick) Barfield Barfield Byrd Courthouse Bowie Junior High School Ward San Jacinto School Odessa College County Coliseum Pease Elementary Goldsmith North Cowden Ben Milam Rusk Zavala Travis Penwell

McNerlin Re-Elected Sheriff in Ward County Runoff

Unofficial precinct two returns from Ward County runoff show McNerlin receiving 1,144 votes to 1,186 for G. A. Ragsdale for sheriff, while Jack R. Smith led the constable race with 1,195 votes over H. M. Duncan 823. Incumbent Lloyd W. Davidson drew 1,223 votes in criminal appeals against W. T. McDonald 1,053.

Monahans W.B Blackie) McNerlin Jack R. Smith Ward Smith H. M. Duncan

In Loving County Lesher Named Commissioner MENTONE

Roy Lesher won Loving County precinct three commissioner seat in a 18 to 14 vote over incumbent John Wilkinson after an election contest. The runoff was triggered when Wilkinson claimed six absentee ballots were miscounted. court ruled the ballots credited to Wilkinson, shifting the outcome to a close vote. Ramsey elected sheriff with 56 votes, Hopper 4, Davidson 45 in criminal court of appeals race with McDonald 42. Bryan attorney NC.

Mentone Roy Lesher Loving County John Wilkinson Lesher Wilkinson 143Rd District Court J. ‘C. Ramsey Thornton. Hopper Lloyd. W. Davidson criminal” court of _appeals Nis W.T J Bryan

Johnson Calls For An Election Year Without Internal War

BINGHAMTON NY AP Senator Lyndon Johnson a declared Democratic presidential candidate urged a 1960 election year free of internal warfare. Speaking to Broome County National Dinner Club Johnson warned that Communist forces count on a year of upheaval and urged bipartisan unity and recognizing President Eisenhower as the sole spokesman in foreign affairs.

Binghamton N.Y Senate Johnson Eisenhower

Fulford Wins Terry County Sheriff Race by 17 Votes

Special to the Brownfield paper reports James Fulford re elected sheriff of Terry County by 1,284 votes to 1,267 for challenger B. T. Gordon. The sheriff race was the only local contest on Saturday’s ballot. In the criminal appeals judge race, W. T. McDonald received 1,168 votes while incumbent Lloyd W. Davidson had 1,071.

Brownfield James Fulford Terry County B. T Bill Lloyd W. Davidson

Three Petty Thefts Probed In City

Detectives late Saturday investigated three petty thefts involving a generator a radio and gasoline. Dudley McQuey reported a generator stolen from a car parked at his lot at 421 East Eighth. J Moran 43 Rey nosa reported a radio stolen from his home. Jack Lorette 104 Casa Grande said gasoline was siphoned from cars parked at his home and items taken from near compartments.

Dudley -McQuey East Eighth J. Moran Reynosa Jack Lorette Casa Grande

Family Dogs Getting Tired Of Some Remarks

HAL BOYLE surveys pet owner quips about dogs and etiquette. A string of lighthearted lines shows how families read dogs, how dogs respond to kids, burglars, cats, and meals, revealing canine indifference and selective affection.

Hal Boyle New York Rover Lassie

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Ector County Precinct Lamar Alamo Bonham Junior High Burnet Sam Houston Ross School County Courthouse College Pease Ugit Sumer Aliso Elec Campaimer Aratefal Precinct One Dutour Econ County Solon L. H. Byrd Claud Toles Yoakum Andrews County Dba Adit Ladysmith Wis APY Athem St. Lous Ped Peavy Paper Mills Co Wall Street Federal Reserve Board Yaracuni Arthur Wiesenberzer & Co Uhianer Randy LaBruyere Russell LaBruyere East Century Notrees
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