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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1959

Page

2

Air Missiles Dispute Remains A Secret

Washington AP Defense officials told President Eisenhower of a dispute over air defense missiles but results of the secret session remain undisclosed. The talks centered on Nike Hercules versus Bomarc and whether to use one or both. Senator Russell hoped the meeting would settle interservice antiaircraft weapon differences.

Washington Eisenhower White House Ne. H. McElroy United States Richard B. Russell Army Air Force Navy

T P Union State Meeting In Texas For Holiday Vacation Talks

Representatives of the Texas and Pacific Railway and its non operating unions plan a June 26 meeting in Dallas to press for holiday and vacation gains. Unions seek two holidays Good Friday and Veterans Day higher vacation thresholds from 133 to 90 days and 10 to 20 days depending on service. Railroad counters with 160 workdays to qualify and unchanged vacation schedule plus a five cent cut in holiday pay from two and a half times.

Marshall, Tex UPT Texas & Pacific Railway Dallas T&p

Divorce Suit Against Gilbert Nelson Covlin

Legal notice published in Odessa American in June 1959 commands Gilbert Nelson Covlin to answer a divorce petition filed by Betty Colvin. The case No. 16443, filed March 4, 1959, seeks dissolution of marriage allegedly begun February 1, 1958 with separation November 24, 1958 due to cruelty. Court in Ector County, Texas, requires appearance before July 20, 1959.

Odessa Texas Betty Colvin Gilbert Nelson Covlin A. D Neva Rose Ector County Betty Jo Gallas

Air Conditioner May Chill Ward Law Suit

Monahans Ward County Memorial Hospital will get a new compressor this week and may avert a legal action. County Judge Carl Estes said architect Turner Kimmel and builders Butler of Lubbock Warner Construction Co. are charged with duties in installing the unit. The hospital’s air conditioning has failed for three years and the compressor was shipped after legal threats. The Baptist General Convention of Texas adopted a record budget for a cooperative program.

Monahans Ward County Memorial Hospital Carl Estes Turner Kimmel Estes Kimmel Butler Lubbock Warner Construction Company San Angelo Dallas Board of The Baptist General Don- Monahans Theévention of Texas

Grandfalls Child Patricia Gregory Dies At Age Three

Funeral services were set for Patricia Lynn Gregory of Grandfalls who died from pneumonia at Ward County Hospital in Monahans. The 3 year old was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Rex Gregory and is survived by two brothers, grandparents, and other relatives. Burial will be in Grandfalls Cemetery at Royalty Baptist Church.

Monahans Patricia Lynn Gregory Joe Rex Gregory Grandfalls Royalty Baptist Church Royalty Ward County Hospital Joe Rex Gregory Jr Edgar Harold Gregory Harold Gregory Waco Edgar D. Brown McCamey

Funeral services for Geulah Kyle in Hobbs

Funeral services will be held at 4 p m today for Mrs Geulah Pearl Kyle 80 long time Hobbs resident who died Monday in a local hospital. Rites at First Baptist Church with Rev Clyde R Campbell officiating. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include four sons Henry Bernie L S Kyle and others plus four daughters twenty grandchildren forty great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Polio Cases Rise in Mexico Centered in Guadalajara

Dr. Carlos Calderon, director of the national polio campaign, reports 387 cases registered so far this year in Mexico with the Federal District and Guadalajara reporting the most cases.

Guadalajara Mexico Carlos Calderon National Campaign Against Federal District

Notice to Bidders for Odessa Traffic Signal Equipment

Sealed proposals to supply traffic signal control equipment signal heads and mounting attachments will be received until 9:00 a.m. June 28, 1959, in Odessa Texas. Proposals and specs are available from City Purchasing Agent C. E. Spangier at City Hall. Jewel Saunders serves as Secretary to the Council.

Odessa Texas C. E Spangler Jewel Saunders

Sealed Proposals For City Conduit Fittings And Cable

On June 1 and 17, 19359 sealed proposals were addressed to the City Secretary for an 1959 bid opening. Proposals were to be received until June 23, 1959 in the Traffic Engineering Department for conduit fittings cable and wire. C. E Spangler and Jewel Saunders noted.

Odessa

Notices and Announcements From Odessa Area

Experi enced accountant offers in home or office bookkeeping evenings. R M Cole 6 65 Wey Rite Esther Temple counselor Free Delivery Odessa Distributor FE 7 7196 Wanted man or couple to feature paint product Box BTQ Odessa American Box BTQ notifies national campaign. For sale two Westinghouse laundries in Big Spring Box AE 2 EFT Elephant cars 1.00 Cala diums 9 and up Maudies Green House 406 N Grant Bridge lessons for beginners and advanced students Goren point system taught by experienced ae Interested parties call FE 0243

Wey-Rite Esther Temple Odessa Westinghouse Big Spring Odessa American Maudies Green House

Odessa and Midland Business Opportunities Listing

A collage of local business opportunities for sale or lease across Odessa Midland and surrounding areas. Listings include cafes service stations laundries motor lodge drive in restaurants and loan services with contact numbers and terms. Administrators mention moving sales and new equipment with multiple ad lines.

Odessa

Comprehensive Home Fixes and Services Ad Inserts

A dense ad listing carpentry, remodeling, fence work, air conditioning, plumbing, nursery care, piano lessons, ironing, and more. Includes numerous ads for contractors and home services with contact numbers, payment terms, and guaranteed work. Mentions West Texas Builders and Big State Air Conditioning.

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