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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1961
Page
2
J E Maynard reports a car prowler stole 3075 dollars from the glove compartment of his parked car in south Odessa. The money was an insurance settlement received the previous day. Maynard and a friend parked in the 400 block of South Tom Green early Tuesday. $100 bills in the glove box were taken.
Marriage licenses issued include Joe Tilford Denton with Frances Susan Troll and Morris Flowers with Camellia Johnson. Criminal charges listed against several individuals for aggravated assault theft and desertion while civil, divorce, and debt suits appear in district and civil dockets. Medical Center Hospital records note numerous admissions and discharges on June 12, plus births, traffic accidents, and theft incidents in Odessa with victim names and damages.
Charges of aggravated assault filed Tuesday in Ector County Court against Albert Sidney James and J T McLane. Indictments by the county grand jury on June 1 allege assault on a 5 year old Odessa woman on May 3. James posted $1,000 bond and was released June 2. McLane remains jailed awaiting bond.
Two persons faced defrauding by worthless check charges in Ector County Court on Tuesday. Mrs. E. V. Simons allegedly gave a worthless 4 check to Babe Griffith Tire Co in exchange for tires on May 6. Jack Weaver was charged with a worthless 10 check to North Texas Tire Co.
Rufus Thornton aged 40 of Modern Hotel was treated at Medical Center Hospital for a head cut and possible head injury after a south Odessa disturbance. he declined to press charges. First aid was provided to L. T. Kirk, 26, who had possible broken ribs. Michael Baker, 24, was treated for a broken finger during baseball. J. P. Dirickson, 37, suffered two broken toes when a pipe fell on his left foot at work.
J H Marks Trucking Co of Odessa files in 70th District Court to collect 1096 dollars from Clyde J Brannon of Wichita Falls for hauling services rendered. The filing notes the debt is owed for trucking work performed.
Pat Simmons president of the First National Bank was named chairman of the annual Community Chest campaign at a Lincoln Hotel dinner. W W Mize of El Paso Natural Gas Products Co. and Chest board president announced the appointment as budget meetings with 13 agencies reported figures to the budget board. Tentative budget details for this year will be released soon.
Odessa City Council unanimously approved writing off 43000 in unpaid water bills from the past year and a half as most debts stemmed from brief residents. The meeting also awarded Parker Construction a 3956.40 contract for East Everglade paving and 2950 total for Ken Esmond and Associates survey work. Other items included water and sewer extensions, bid solicitations for water tower painting, depository contracts continuation, a 25000 fire protection contract with Ector County, zoning ordinance discussions, and street name changes planned for July 11.
A year old Odessa man Billy Ray Hont, 22, is in county jail on a Sublette County Wyoming burglary charge. He was also jailed on an aggravated assault case in this county and later discovered to be wanted by Wyoming authorities.
Directors of the First National Bank declared a 10 percent dividend on 85,000 outstanding shares. H. H. Simmons said the semi annual payout marks the seventh straight year of a 10 percent stock dividend. The 5 percent regular and 5 percent special cash dividends will be paid to stockholders of record on June 23, with payout on July 3.
Mayor J T Clark issued a proclamation designating Wednesday June 14 as Flag Day and the week June 11 to June 18 as National Flag Week. He urged citizens to rededicate themselves to freedom and unity and to fly the Stars and Stripes at businesses and homes during the week.
Robert J. Harrod, senior project engineer at General Tire and Rubber Co. in Odessa, is promoted to plant engineer at the chemical plant in Mogadore Ohio. He joined General Tire in 1954 and will start the new duties July 1, per Odessa plant manager P J Wallace.
American Bank of Commerce in Odessa seeks payment of 1268.87 from Don R. Vaughan in the 161st District Court. The suit claims the sum is due on a note dated May 19, 1900.
Ector County Commissioners met in a special session to review 1962 budget requests from Park and Recreation, Sheriff, Library, and Road and Bridge departments. Park and recreation seek 183118.33, sheriff 256370.68, library 123872.20, with new construction funds 25000 proposed. road and bridge totals pending construction figures.
Twyman Torrence about 50, step father of an Odessa resident, was killed early Tuesday when a gasoline tank truck failed to make a curve and plunged into a 20 foot ditch. His body was pinned for over two hours before rescue. Survived by wife Mary of Snyder and step daughter Margie Goodwin, an Odessa Police Department clerk. Funeral arrangements were pending in Snyder.
Kelton states Anthony Diaz Fierro, 37, faces contempt for $299 in overdue child support with no valid excuse. He indicated Fierro could purge himself by paying the arrears.
Lloyd E. Smith of 13 Alpine told police Monday that an 188 model motorscooter was stolen from the Sherwood Swimming Pool. He said a key was not needed to start the vehicle.
Enrollment in Odessa High School summer sessions reaches 785 students with 314 in driver education and 471 in academics. Murray Spidell, principal, notes delays in final counts and reminds that more than four absences forfeits credit, with three tardies counting as one absence. Classes run 7 am to noon in two periods, as four new staff members join regular district teachers.
Fidel Jijerina Jr., 24, of Odessa is charged with failure to support five children ages 2 to 9 since June 1, in a complaint filed by his wife Estella Ti jerina of 122 West Odessa. Manuel Rollie Jr., 24, of Odessa faces failure to support six children ages 7 months to 5 since June 5, in a complaint by his wife Sophia Rollie of 417 South Muskingum.
Judge George M. Kelton of the Agist District Court releases the jury panel for the week. Civil cases were to be tried this week but Kelton said no cases would be tried before a jury due to retirements and conflicts among attorneys scheduling.
Sam Winsley 24 and Betty Moore 26 were injured when their 1953 model car crashed with another vehicle and they were thrown from the auto near the Wessers Motel at West Second. Winsley suffered a injured right hip and elbow, Moore a possible back injury and foot injury. both were at Medical Center Hospital in good condition.
A 176 323 damage suit filed in 70th District Court seeks payment from Sears Roebuck and Co and Hubert D Youngblood for injuries to Claude McKinnon’s wife after a rear collision on East 42nd and East County Road. The plaintiff lists severe injuries including to neck shoulder ribs spine and pelvis. A second suit in 161st District Court by Mr and Mrs Russell Lee Smith seeks 5 500 for hair treatment injury and related expenses after a May 13 incident at D and D Style Center.
Ottawa report says 16 year old Archibald J Freiman heir to Freiman's Department Store continues classes at Lisgar Collegiate High School amid a reported kidnap plot for 250000 dollars. Police deny extra protection. details kept secret. Time window for abduction passed with no arrests.
Mauriceville Texas residents recall James Douglas Latham a 19 year old AWOL soldier from Ft Hood as a well mannered teen before fleeing three years ago He allegedly helped another AWOL soldier murder seven people in a cross country spree FBI in Salt Lake City confirms admission Sheriff Boatman and Officer Greene praise his previous conduct Orange a quiet town near the county seat with about 10 residents reflects on the case
Charges of theft were filed in Ector County Court Tuesday against two persons. W. H. Holloway listed as residing at 411 South Lincoln was connected to a cash transaction on May 31 at Grant Station. Maudie Brent faced counts for cashing a $20 check at Forr's Food Store on Andrews Highway in exchange for a purchase and $16 cash on March 31.
Charges of defrauding filed against Freddie Bryant Baker were dismissed by Wal County prosecutors on Friday, ending the case against the former business owner. The decision follows a review of the evidence and matters unresolved at the local courthouse.
Cleveland Belcher a 37 year old from San Angel was freed from city jail after the burglary charge against him was dismissed. The prosecutor did not wish to prosecute the case.
Jimmie Calvin Ames, age 2, of 211 East 11th, was released to a Dallas detective on a warrant for a felony check swindle. Local officers said they arrested Ames on the Dallas warrant.
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