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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1960

Page

3

Bowie School Honors Roll Lists Spring Honor Students

Bowie Junior High released the spring term honor roll, noting high honors for grades 99 and above and regular honors for 90 or higher. The lists include ninth, eighth, and seventh graders such as Bill Bane, Janet Bauman, Dixie Boring, Lynn Foster, Johanna Franke, Jamie Harris, Rosemary Hiuchan, Beverly Hunt, Tony Wells, John Whitmire, Cherie Sampson, and many others.

Bowie Emmitt Cavin Bill Bane Janet Bauman Dixie Boring Tylene Bradley Lynn Foster Johanna Franke Janie Harris Rosemary Hiuchan Beverly Hunt Sidney de Trulock Tony Wells John Whitmire Cherie Sam Billy Adkins Martha Couch Carol Cullison Diana Hays Melvin Holt Steve McLean Michael Matthews Ward Trulock Royce White Joe Eddy Williams Jack Bailey Michael Baker Anne Bourg Cindy Boyd Lynn Buje Ella Ruth Burch Norman Elms Judy Kay Hart Duane Jones Gene Kelley James Kingston Sheri Leverett Billie Jean Lutz Carla Machotka Robbie Nunley Phillip Parker Lee Porter Glenna Rehl Kaye Rudiell Rnne Slough Cheryl Smith Ted Street Diane West Clark Wise Sherry Wood Jeff Yudin Linda Sue Andress Gary Arnold James Beasley Linda Kay Blaschke Pat Brown Linda Butler Lane Cavin Dixie Clark Robert Collier Randy Echols Eric Eubanks Tommy Fox James Godfrey Becky Gray Sandra Diane Hollis Stephen Gayle Knowles Martin Kunkel Mary Lyons Jack Mcoreless Laydean Moore Ronald Neyer Linda Pierce Larry Priddy Julia Ann Puckett Michael Schlueter Toni Shelton Curtis Sigman Charles Smith Linda Swann Judith Thacker Terry Utsinger Anna Marie Wilbanks Mickey Williams Peggy Woodul

Funeral services for Mrs Henry D Moore held in San Saba

Funeral services were to be held at 10 a m today in San Saba for Mrs Henry D Maggie L Moore 77 who died Tuesday in a San Saba hospital after a lengthy illness. She was the half sister of Mrs Hugo Bode of Seminole.

San Saba Henry D Maggie L.) Moore San Saba Hospital Hugo Bode Seminole

Court Upholds Ward Verdict

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin on Wednesday upheld a two year jail term for A. M. Vernon Ward County justice of the peace. The court rejected Vernon’s claim that bookkeeping mistakes caused a 1958 shortage of court fines and costs. The ruling follows a Oct 16 1959 conviction by a 143rd District Court jury for misapplication of 20.50 of county funds from a speeding case. The county and district attorneys were authorized to sue Vernon’s sureties if restitution is not made within days. Vernon had been free on appeal bond since conviction.

State Court of Criminal Appeals Austin A. M. Vernon Ward County Vernon

Doctor to Speak at Lions Club Meeting

The Lions Club hosts Dr. C. L. Novosad chair man elect of the board of directors of the local Red Cross as speaker today at 6 30 p m The gathering is at Western Hills restaurant Frank Merrick reports Dr Novosad will discuss the Red Cross volunteer program.

Evening Lions Club C. L. Novosad Red Cross Western Hills Frank Merrick

Asians Question Wisdom Of Ike Visit

Asians doubt timing of President Eisenhower's Far East tour amid potential anti-government demonstrations in Tokyo. Communists may seize on the trip to inflame action in the Formosa Strait while many Japanese still welcome the visit. The piece outlines regional reactions and political tensions in Formosa, the Philippines, Okinawa, South Korea, and Japan ahead of Eisenhower's June itinerary.

Tokyo UPI Eisenhower Far East China Formosa Strait Philippanes South Korea Formosa Kremlin Nikita Khrusnchev Washington Alaska Philippines Okinawa Japan Hel Honolulu United States Syngman Rhee Nobusuke Kishi Ike Kishi Chiang Kai-shek Douglas MacArthur Congress Ryukyu ‘Islands U.S Eiserhower Rhee

Reeves Hospital Head To Resign

PECOS March staff report Milton Ramsour resigns as administrator of Reeves County Memorial Hospital effective July 1 to lead Medical Arts Hospital in Dallas. Roy Ayers named successor. previously administrator at Bailey Baptist Harlingen and office manager at Hendrick Memorial Abilene. Married with three children.

Pecos Roy Ayers Bailey Baptist Hospital Harlingen Reeves’ County Memorial Hospital Milton Ramsour Ramsour Medical Arts Hospital Dallas Pecos Hospital Ayers The Valley Baptist Hospital Hendrick Memorial Hospital Abilene

Pair Released On Bonds Here

A 2 year old Odessa man and his 26 year old wife were released on bonds of 2000 dollars each after felony theft charges. Roy Cecil Staires and Dorothy Jeanette Staires of 4416 Redbud were arrested after complaints filed with Justice of the Peace L R Stewart. They allegedly cashed a worthless 30 check May 5 at Pelletier's Shoe Store 407 North Grant and a worthless 50 check May 4 at J and K Shoe Store 2501 East County Road.

Odessa Roy Cecil Staires Dorothy Jeanette Staires Justice of the Peace L. R. Stewart Pelletier’s North! Grant J and K East! County Road

Burglars Enter Odessa M System Food Store

Burglars broke into the M System Food Store at 811 Maple in Odessa, removing a panel from a rear air conditioner and entering through a water well. They took two cartons of cigarettes and about $2 in change, ransacked a jewelry stand but reported no jewelry missing.

M System

Odessa man held on forgery charge under bond

A 29-year-old Odessa porter named Fred Richard Scott was jailed in Ector County on a $3,000 bond for forgery. Deputies arrested Scott at 600 Prairie on a complaint filed with Justice E. E. Nobles. He is accused of forging a name for merchandise bought at a service station with a credit card.

Odessa Porter Ector County Fred Richard Scott Prairie Justice of Little Peace E. E. Nobles Scott

Four-Foot Level Falls on Worker Injures Man

John Howard, 51, of 214 East 12th, was struck on the head by a falling four foot level while working on the American Bank of Commerce building at Seventh and Grant. He suffered a fractured skull and was admitted in a semi conscious state at Medical Center Hospital. Howard Cement Contractors owner was on site.

John Howard East 12Th Medical Center Hospital Howard Cement New American Bank’ of Commerce Seventh Grant

Woman Is Hurt In Crash Here

A 26 year old Roswell New Mexico woman, Betty Rae Bateman, was injured in a car pickup truck collision at 57th and Fort Worth and was undergoing X rays at Medical Center Hospital. She suffered a knee injury while her three children Callie, Litt, and Waynie, ages 4, 3, and 6, had minor injuries. The Highway Patrol listed Mrs Bateman and J D Gouge of 1901 North Lee as drivers.

Roswell, N. M Medical Center Hospital 57Th and Fort Worth Betty Rae Bateman Callie Litt Waynie The Highway Patrol

Charges Filed Against Dewey Drury in Credit Card Case

Dewey Drury of 4217 Wayside was charged Thursday in Ector County Court with using a revoked credit card. He allegedly bought gasoline after Humble Oil Co revoked the account for non payment, according to court records.

Dewey Drury Ector County Drury Humble Oil Co

Three Hired by City of Odessa in Summer Roles

The City of Odessa hired three employees Don Lee Johnston an accountant in the finance department Nelson Sanders and Ismael Ruiz Ortega both in the street department Sanders lives at 312 East 45th and Ortega at 318 East Mable Sanders and Ortega were hired to work during the summer months.

Odessa Don Lee Johnston Nelson Sanders Ismael Ruiz Ortega Mable Sanders Ortega

Odessan Jailed In Forgery Case

A 40 year old Odessa mechanic remained jailed on a $3,000 bond on forgery and passing charges after allegedly cashing a forged 27.85 dollar check on June 5 at Western Food Store. The complaint was filed with Justice of the Peace E. E. Nobies. Montgomery faces a county court charge of defrauding.

Odessa Ector James Marshall Montgomery North Belmont Western Food East County Road Justice of the Peace E. E. Nobies Montgomery

Odessa pastor named to church general assembly panel

Midland Presbytery named Joe M. Brown of First Presbyterian Odessa as commissioner to the 1961 general assembly. Don Williams of Odessa named an alternate. Dan E. Goodman Jr. of St. Andrews Midland elected moderator, serving until next spring. Estes M. Lynn Ballinger chosen moderator nominee.

Midland Joe M.brown First Presbyterian Church of Odessa Midland Presbytery of Southwest Presbyterian Church U. S

Three Prisoners Sentenced to Huntsville Penitentiary

Three men were taken to the state prison at Huntsville to serve a total eight years. Kenneth Joseph Blake, 124 New London Connecticut, had four years probation revoked. Ralph Kelley Allen, 39 Atlanta Georgia, received two years for forgery. Travis Winfred Johnson, 25 40914 Washington Lane, had two years probation revoked. Deputy Sheriff Howard Williams escorted them to the penitentiary.

Huntsville Kenneth Joseph Blake New London

Real Estate Boards to Meet at Odessa Country Club

A joint meeting of the Odessa Real Estate Board and the Midland Board of Realtors will be held at 7 30 p m Friday in the Odessa Country Club. John M Park southwest manager of Previews Inc of the National Real Estate Clearing House will be the guest speaker after the dinner.

Odessa Real Estate Board Midlands Board of Realtors Odessa Country Club John M. Park Previews Inc National Real Estate Clearing House

Warsaw priest convicted for harassing school children

Warsaw provincial court convicted a Roman Catholic priest of harassing school children who missed Mass and sentenced him to 18 months in prison, with coverage in the Communist party newspaper Ludu Trz Observed today.

Warsaw Communist Party Trzwouna Ludu

Suspect Sought In Forgery Case

Lawmen searched for former Odessa resident Robert L. Williams Jr. named in a forgery and passing charge filed with Justice of the Peace E. E. Nobles. The 25 year old, with an unknown address, allegedly forged an $8 check on April 27 at L R Gilbert’s Country Store in Odessa.

Odessa Justice of the Peace E. E. Nobles Robert L. Williams I Jr L. R. Gilbert West County Road

Stolen 1954 Car Sought Outside Andrews Tavern

Deputies searched Thursday for a 1954 model car reported stolen from outside Bobbie's Bar near Andrews Highway. James I C Kemp of El Paso said the vehicle was taken while he was in the tavern and about $400 worth of clothing was inside.

Andrews Highway James Ic. Kemp el Paso Bobbie’s

Damage Suit Filed Over Boat Trade Agreement

Don Jones filed a $1900 damage lawsuit in 7th District Court against W A Shaffner alleging failure to honor a trade after delivering a boat motor and trailer valued at 1409. Jones seeks the boating gear value and attorney fees.

Don Jones W. A. Shaffner Jones Shaffner

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