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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1954

Page

29

Political rally draws crowds in Eaton County

At a Friday gathering in Eaton County, residents heard speeches from candidates including John HooBun and Rutherford as party supporters applauded. A social event and auction preceded remarks, with attendees noting discussants from both major parties and questions on upcoming elections.

Couboership Eetor County Audifor Ana John HooBunev Rogers Po Rutherford Fricav Ceaniy Cosmee Reiton Wien

West Texas political rally and sheriff race highlights

The piece reports on West Texas political events with candidates for sheriff and county offices. It notes voters hearing from candidates including Stim Gabrel and Rothird, praise for current officials, calls for deputy training, and mentions other contenders such as George Carnes Lucile Gerran Hazel Hendricks Paul Gadfrey and others. The focus is on campaign remarks and local election dynamics.

Congress West Texas Paris London A. M Stim Gabrel Fetor County Sherry Farnest Broughton Sheriin Ramo Wmcun Dent Sears Tone Davis Solielt Lucile Gerron Hazel Hendricks Paul Gadfrey Elmer Peewee Norman EB. K Gene Dyson Aio Nevin Rose

Odessa Building Permits Jump to 338195 Last Week

Odessa issued building permits totaling 338,195 last week led by Bill Beck Construction with two house projects valued at about 18,000 each. The Junior Service League to build a nursery complex at 1102 North Yam Green for 24,200. The period covered June 5-11 lists multiple residences and repairs across several addresses with various contractors and costs.

Odessa Bill Beck Construction Company Junior Service League Pernut Feria Nursery North Yam Green Koot East 31St Santiago Hinoga Gulf Helton Brewer East Weston South Lincoln W. L. Rhoades Roxamna Wo OH Linda Miles South Tom Green Josh Clardy Washington Ona R. Anderson FE. Murphy Edward Cherry W. 6Th HB. Navier North Tom Green Repais Howell Rosewood Whiteside & Bassett Bowie Whitesides & Bassett

Burglars Break Into Drive-Inn in Searcy Night

Det. Leo Clark reports a burglary at Searcy Drive-Inn on South Grant Friday night. A thief stole cigars, a case of meat, chewing gum, razor blades, shoe strings, and other small items after prying open a window.

Searcy Drive-Inn South Grant Leo Clark Exoet Atari

Appeals Filed In Industrial Accident Board Cases

Two men appealed from the Industrial Accident Board in District Court on Friday seeking 10 025 each for total and permanent injuries. Sammie L Bray of Midland sues Commercial Standard Insurance Company for an injury claim from March 24 while unloading cement for the Jack Boyd Company, 14 miles west of Midland. Pete H Pylear of Odessa sues Tri State Insurance for injuries suffered October 27 1953 when a ladder broke and he fell from a tank rim while employed by Murdock Tank and Manufacturing Company.

Industrial Accident Board Sammie L. Bray Commercial Standard Insurance Company Bras Midland Jack Boyd Company Pete H. Pylear Odessa Tri-State Insurance Pylear Murdock Tank and Manufacturing Company

Fox in Tree Spurs Confusion in University Park

Dallas police respond to a call from a University Park resident about a fox in a tree. Officers note there are no foxes in University Park and decline further action. A separate report mentions Rice retrieving veal and a tax stance at the city pound.

University Park Dallas Rice

County and District Court Notices and Medical Center Admits

Marriage licenses issued include Michael Castile with Dulces Nombres Gonzales and Roosevelt Gray with Ruby Lee Wilson. A driving while intoxicated charge is listed for Wilburn Badgett Ledbetter. Divorce suit filed Shirley Hylton v W D Hylton. Appeals from IAB involve Sam mie L Bray and Pete H Py barys against Commercial Standard Insurance and Tri State Insurance. Medical Center Hospital admits June 11 include Frances P Baker Allen Hammock Lorine Southerland Charles Magness and others. Discharges include multiple patients and babies. Births list three newborns by Harold Freeman Ottis Adams Jr and Donald James Simon with corresponding details.

Michael Castile Dulces Nombres Gonzales Roosevelt Gray Ruby Lee Wilson Wilburn Badgett Ledbetter Shirley Hylton W. D. Hylton IAB Sammie L. Bray Commercial Standard Insurance Company Pete H Lorine Southerland Charles Magness A. F. Caldwell J. ¢. Noble Ellis Balliew Benita Sligar M. L. Harper C. V. Hamm R. J. Smith Truman NM Perry Roy Pe John Collins Henry Wiliams George R. Gomez Richard D. Mercer Allen Hammock O. B. Westbrook A. C. Hutto Patsy Stinson Garry Dunlap Gary Wayne Wysong Iola Sheffield Allen W. Hammock Annie Gummelt Maria Olivas C. L. Ochiltree Luna J. Lisenbee Charles Andrew Baylor Jo Ob. Shults William Barton White Clyde Daniel Cramer Harold N. Freeman Ottis Adams Jr Green Drive Donald James Simon Doran Dr

Scientist predicts tobacco cancer agent isolation

Dr. Ernest L. Wynder of Memorial Hospital told a New York health conference that researchers will soon isolate the cancer-causing agent in tobacco tars. He said once identified it could be removed or filtered from tobacco products.

Lake Placid N.Y. W Ernest L. Wynder Memorial Hospital New York City

Two Plead Not Guilty In Vagrancy Prostitution Case

Ida Mae Montgomery alias Ida Mae Thompson and George Davis both pleaded not guilty to vagrancy by prostitution and vagrancy by association respectively in Corporation Court. Montgomery is jailed on 100 bond and Davis released on 50 bond. Judge C A Johnson set jury trials for next Wednesday with hearings at 3 and 4 p m. Det Claude Simpson reported a white man arranged the prostitution. he was released without charges.

Ida Mae Montgomery Ida _Mae Thompson Odessa C. A. Johnson George Davis South Hancock Johnson Claude Simpson Simpson Davis

Old Car Freighted Sign Proves Right of Way Incident

In Dallas on June 12 a man in a beat-up car drove into a service station for gas. His rear bumper carried a sign declaring Don't try to push me off the road, Buster-It's obvious I was here first.

Dallas

Oklahoma to Mark Major Highways with Reflectorized Center Lines

The State Highway Department announced new reflectorized center lines on major Oklahoma highways. Highway Director C Z Stoldt said the lines use small glass pieces mixed with paint to reflect car lights.

Oklahoma City State Highway Department Oklahoma C. Z. Stoldt

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