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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1960

Page

4

Abilene Pastor Urges Church Role in Mental Health

Dr. Paul Southern of Abilene Christian College spoke at the State Mental Health Development Association dinner in Floyd Gwin Auditorium urging stronger religious and church involvement in mental health care. He said every emotional crisis is partly a religious crisis and urged churches to aid rehabilitation, reduce guilt, and prevent mental unrest.

Paul Southern Abilene State Mental Health Development Association Southern SMHDA Jack Smith Big’ Spring Leland Croft North Sam Houston Gus Doelling North Alleghaney Estelle McDonald United States

Crane Cadet To Graduate From Air Force Academy

Jerry L Caskey 24 son of Mr and Mrs A L Caskey of Crane will graduate from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs with a bachelor of science degree and a regular commission in the USAF He will receive the wings of an aerial navigator and after graduation will complete pilot training at Moore Air Base Texas

Air Force Moore Air Base Texas

Services Held For Brady Man Virgil Carrroll 81

Virgil Hulon Carroll 81 of Brady died Sunday in a Brownwood pest-home. Born April 21 1879 in Columbus Georgia he lived in Lohn from 1905 to 1957 then Brady. He was a blacksmith and is survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs T O Harris of Fort Stockton and Mrs C E Deck of Midland.

Brady Lohn Tabernacle Virgil Hulon Carroll Brownwood Scott Columbus Lohn T. O. Harris Fort Stockton C. E. Deck Midland

Rites Held for Herbert L Cooper in Odessa

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at First Methodist Church for Herbert Leslie Cooper 47 of 171 West 20th who died Sunday at Medical Center Hospital. Dr. Orbin Turner officiated. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens under Hubbard Funeral Home direction. Cooper, a 1939 Odessa mover from McCamey, was married to Carrie Fowler. Survivors include wife three daughters Joyce Marie Lela Kay and Julie Carolyn all of Odessa two sons John Herbert and James Leslie of Odessa a sister Mildred Whittington of Roscoe. Pallbearers were Bill Cope Luke Medley Al Bevelson Bill Henderson Jess Chisum Floyd Stevens.

Herbert Leslie Cooper West 20Th Medical Center Hospital First Methodist Church Orbin Turner Sunset Memorial Gardens Hubbard Funeral “Home Cooper Odessa

Rites Pending At Fort Stockton

Fort Stockton mourns Henry Scott 47 an insurance man died in hospital Monday. Funeral services set at Owen Funeral Home. Born June 20, 1912, he was Catholic and a World War II veteran. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs. Richard Pingry of Fort Stockton, son Henry Scott Jr. of California, brothers Tom and Rosa of Fort Stockton, Frank of California, and two granddaughters.

Fort Stockton Henry Scott Owen Scott Catholic Church Richard Pingry Henry Scott ,Jr Calif Tom Scott Rosa _ Scott Frank Scott

Officials To File For Restitution In Monahans Court Action

Monahans county and district attorneys will sue the sureties of A M Vernon former justice of the peace of precinct two if restitution is not paid within 30 days of a 1958 office shortage. The court also approved a contract with John Sivadon Co for wall stone repairs at 1144 dollars per side and cleaning the building. Ona E Watson was approved as caretaker for precinct three's community center at 200 dollars per month.

Monahans A. M. Vernon John Sivadon Sivadon Ona E. Watson Precinct Three

Blackshear High contract nears completion

The yearlong 257759 construction project at Blackshear High in Ector County ISD nears finish. Contractor King and King. architects Leonard Frank Crockett and Associates. Bid openings set for June 13 for a fieldhouse bleachers stadium six-classroom addition and more. Hood Junior High and Pease Elementary also grow with scheduled completion dates this summer and fall.

Blackshear High Jack’ Pace Ector County Independent School’ District Pace King and King Leonard Frank Crockett and Associates Blackshear Odessa Hood Hood Junior High East 38Th North Tom Green Groos Clift and Ball Cooper Construction Company Pease Elementary King and King Inc Pease

Odessa Air Reservists Nominated for Outstanding Squadron Award

Odessa's 9973rd Air Force Reserve Squadron earns a second consecutive nomination for the outstanding Air Force Reserve Squadron award. The selection, announced by Lt. Col. Hugh McFarland of the 2684th Air Reserve Center, cites commander effectiveness, community relations, special projects, member achievement, and active duty participation by ready reservists within the squadron.

Odessa 9973Rd Air Force Reserve Air Force Reserve Air Reserve 2684Th Air Reserve Center Hugh McFarland Lubbock

No Windows To Wash in New Haven Incident

A 6 year old boy in New Haven Connecticut methodically pitched rocks through school windows. A passerby asked why and the child calmly replied that he felt like it. Police stopped him after he had smashed 14 panes and cracked two glass doors.

Newhaven Conn Tohn

Victim's Rites Set Wednesday

SAN ANGELO Staff Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Park Heights Baptist Church for Mrs. Christine Stewart Wixon 26 Christoval resident. Rev Arthur Allley and Rev I L Whetsell will officiate. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under Johnson's Funeral Home direction. Mrs. Wixon, a former San Angelo resident, was killed Sunday when the station wagon she was driving crashed into a bridge three miles north of Christoval on U S 277. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J Ralph Stewart, Christoval. The operator of a grocery at Christoval Mrs. Wixon was born at Camp Wood Feb 14 1934. Survivors other than her parents include a sister Mrs Jonas Blaker of Fort Stockton.

Wixon San Angelo Christova U.S. 277 J. Ralph Stewart Christoval Camp Wood Jonas Blaker Fort Stockton

Five Indictments by Ward County Grand Jury

In Monahans Ward County grand jury returns five indictments and clears Arnold Kyzer who claimed a self defense shooting of Francis Cartwright and a fatal accidental wife shooting. Kyzer, who turned himself in, faced a later grand jury as investigations continue. Indictments include Albert Jones for burglary in Monahans, Ramon Garcia for burglary in Grandfalls, William Threat for armed robbery in Monahans, and two forgery indictments pending custody.

Monahans Francis Stevens Cartwright Geneva Kyzer Medical Center Kyzer Arnold Kyzer Ward County Grand Phete Ward Arnold C. Kyzer Francis S. ‘Cartwright Grandfalls William Raymond C. T Key

Last Rites for Mrs. Ray Robinson Held in Big Spring

Services in Nalley-Pickle Funeral Chapel were held for Mrs. Ray Mabel Robinson 45 of Big Spring with burial at Trinity Memorial Park. She died Monday after a three year illness. Born April 6 1915 in Boswell Oklahoma she moved to Big Spring with her husband in 1944. Survivors include her husband a daughter Grendz Kennedy and sister Mrs J C McMahan.

Big Spring Nalley-Pickle Ray (Mable) Robinson Trinity Memorial Park Robinson Boswell Okla Grendz Kennedy J. C. McMahan Odessa

City Managers Panel Opens In Edinburg Meeting

EDINBURG AP A convention of Texas city managers features panel discussions on urban problems. Lee Black Georgetown Gly manager presides over the small cities panel, Garland City Manager John Suff handles medium cities, and Odessa City Manager Weir Routh chairs the large cities panel. About 100 city managers from Texas cities using the city manager form attend the S day event, which ends today.

Edinburg Texas Lee Black Georgetown Gly Garland John Suff Odessa Cit Weir Routh Manaster

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