Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1971

Page

2

Budget Study To Highlight School Meet

Ector County Independent School District trustees meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at Eighth and Lee offices to discuss a proposed 1971 72 budget with no tax rate increase. Items include buying two Crockett Junior High athletic lots and Title II funds distribution with St Marys Catholic School, plus renewal of TASB membership. Two reports cover the secondary science curriculum and a pilot learning disability program.

Ector County Independent School District Eighth and Lee Bse Crockett Junior High School St. Mary’s Catholic School Texas Association of School Boards

Injury Report Says 15-Year-Old Breaks Wrist Playing

Gary Lewis, 15, of 515 Wabash, was listed in satisfactory condition at Medical Center Hospital after sustaining a broken wrist during a game. The incident occurred while playing.

Gary Lewis Medical Center Hospital

Odessa American publication and pricing notice

The Odessa American announces its address at 72 West 4th Street Odessa Texas 79760 and provides subscription rates for home delivery in Odessa and surrounding areas By Mail rates are 25 00 per year 13 00 six months 7 00 three months and 2 50 per month Single copy prices are 16 cents daily and 10 cents Sunday This notice reflects the paper's period boilerplate public guidance for readers and subscribers

Odessa Texas Odessa American West 4Th Street

Odessa Boys Clubs run summer work program

Over 1000 applicants seek temporary summer employment through the Workarama Program run by the Odessa Boys Clubs with the Texas Employment Commission. Director Harry Wilkerson says jobs include yard chores and odd tasks with pay set by the employer, noting some boys earned 700 dollars last year and others 100 to 200 dollars on average.

L. G. Scrogum Garnet Odessa Boys Club Odessa Boys Clubs Harry Wilkerson Wilkerson Texas Employment Commission Ector County Jeven Odessa Boys Odessa Girls Club

Pentagon Study Findings At Issue In Senate Hearings

Mansfield warns that courts blocking The Times from publishing Pentagon study findings could push the material into public view via Senate hearings. Senator Symington seeks a Foreign Relations Committee inquiry, with possible joint hearings, while officials resist providing a classified copy to the committee.

Mansfield the Times Pentagon Senate Stuart Symington D-Mo Foreign Relations Committee Senate Armed Services Committee Symington Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird Administration

Miracle Denture Cushion Relieves Sores and Fits Fast

Aaa Miracle plastic DENTURITE refits loose dentures in five minutes. This cushion of comfort eases sores and lets you eat anything laugh talk sneeze without embarrassment. DENTURITE lasts months ends daily powder paste cushions. Remove when refit is needed. Tasteless odorless money back guarantee. Call drug counters.

Washington County seeks new county superintendent

William S. Ramsey applied for the county school post saying the job exposes legislative stupidity. He is an Oklahoma State University graduate but lacks required credentials. County commissioners say the holder must have 36 of 48 months in school administration, a master's degree and a state administrator's certificate.

Bartlesville Okla Washington County William S. Ramsey Ramsey Oklahoma State University

Times Halts Publication of Pentagon Study Excerpts

The Times faced a court bid by the United States to stop publishing parts of a 7000 page Defense study on Indochina war involvement ordered by Robert McNamara in 1967. Judge Gurfein weighed free press against national security before ruling.

the Times Pentagon United States Defense Robert S. McNamara Times New York Times American Civil Liberties Union The Emergency Civil Liberties Committee Friends Gurfein

County Court and District Court Dockets and Medical Center News

County court issued marriage licenses for multiple couples including David Madi son Smallwood with Betty Karolyn Groundstaff and several others. District court records show divorce filings and a civil suit by William Brittain against What A Burger. Medical centers reported admitted patients on June 15 and a large list of discharges, births, and ongoing hospital activity. City traffic accidents list multiple collisions with injuries and property damage across Odessa area streets.

David Madison Smallwood Betty Karolyn Groundstaff Gerald Ro District Court Terry Linda Davidson William Thomas Davidson Marie Renate Jackson Thomas Andrews Jackson Marie L. Bonnette Andrew Guy Bonnette Jocelyn Franklin Lawson Keith Ray Lawson William Brittain What-A-Burger Cenres Hospital Lola Maeingle Elred Ogie Roy Donald Bishop Mary L. Fernard Catherine Johnson Oilie E. Hulsey Patsy R. Mapes Felix H. Meek Travis W. Bentley Howard B. Peacock R. Jan Linder Carl 0. Smith Apolonio L. Garcia Ofelia Armendarez Lide J. Paredes Randy Ray Salgado Cheryl DO. Grings Andy G. Carr, Jr Inez V. Wallis Jerry F. Ashley June P. Dean Alvin E. McDonald Debra Jo South Bobby L. Radabaveh Donna McCune Gayin Sue McDonald Elizabeth E. Henderson Charisye Dee Dodson Woodrow Ronald Woodson Howard R. Askins Billie O. Fuson Juanita F. Bell Kathleen B. Fain Susan Sparks Dorothy L. Rodenberg Ruth E. Rheams Henry E. Maple Randall Pipkin Larry Thornburg Pete Casarez

Gas Fumes Fatal to 18-Year-Old James Shannon

James L. Shannon 18 of Lake died after hydrogen sulfide gas fumes while working on the Gulf Waddell 40 oil lease south of Penwell. An accidental death ruling was given by Justice of the Peace Otis Moore after Shannon reentered a well hole and collapsed. He recently graduated from high school and lived with his brother Charles in Big Lake. Funeral services are set for Thursday at First Methodist Church in Big Lake. Burial will follow in Big Lake Cemetery with Rix Funeral Home handling arrangements. He was born November 15, 1952 in Big Lake and was a member of the Methodist Church. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shannon, two sisters, and a grandmother.

James L. Shannon Lake Penwell Shannon O & L Well Service Kermit Highway Medical Center Hospital Justice of the Peace Otis Moore Charles Chestnut First Methodist Church Big Lake Rix James Baggett McCamey Cindy Shannon Verlee Appling Clyde A. J. Roach Eldorado Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Johnson San Angelo Schleicher Medical Center Roach Coryell County Gatesville Midland George Burton Odessa Episcopal Church of St

Two Men Released In Kidnap Case In Texas Warrants

Russell Cochran age 18 of 818 North Adams and William Cochran age 31 of 2110 Spur were freed from Scott County jail after posting 2500 bond each on kidnapping charges. They were arrested by city police Tuesday on Eastland County warrants. A police message indicated the child, a relative, was already back with her mother.

Russell Cochran North Adams William Cochran Spur Scott County Raaneey Eastland County Pote

Boy Bitten by Dog Treated and Released

Gary Wilks a 14 year old from 516 East Fifth was bitten on the left hand by a dog and released from Medical Center Hospital Tuesday after treatment.

Gary Wilks East Fifth Medical Center Hospital

Retired Driller Dies In Hospital

Alva Claude Dudney 74 of Granite Shoals died at Medical Center Hospital after a six month illness. Services at Vine Avenue Baptist Church with burial in Union Cemetery near Mexia. Survivors include his widow three sons and four sisters.

Alva Claude Dudney Granite Shoals Medical Center Hospital Vine Avenue Baptist Church Union Cemetery Mexica Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Dudney Mobil Oil Co Ellis County Odessa i Lourenie McCasl Mexia First Baptist Church Alva Jr Joan Thomas Lynn West 28Th Gerald Wayne San Antonio Ross Dudney Alice Ruby Newcome Wichita, Kan Rebecca Andersen San Diego Tex Lois Stegall Pasadena Dell Parrish Odessa

82 Year Old Dies At Home In Odessa

Rosa Steinberg 82 died at her home 308 West Seventh from natural causes per Peace Justice J. A. Purifoy. She was a Czechoslovakian native who settled in Odessa in 1943 from Fort Worth and belonged to a Lutheran church. Survivors include four daughters, seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. services pending Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home.

Rosa Steinberg West Seventh J. A. Purifoy Czechoslovakia Odessa Fort Worth Lutheran Church Annie Mae Hill North McKinney M. C. Holcomb North Alleghaney D. H. Potts East 36Th Harriet Steinberg Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Elmo David Pinkerton Stanton Elmo David Pinkerton Stanton Church of Christ In Claude Wood Wayne Zuck Belview Church of Christ Trinity Memorial Park Big Spring Gilbreath Houston Pinkerton Keda Wayne Kay Pinkerton Abilene Wayne Nutt John Childers Seminole Henry Lela Shankle Clarence Schuelke Midland S. A. Foster Belaire al Morgan Judy Reed Barstow Calif

Bond Released Gerald Gartman Faces Theft Indictment

Gerald Max Gartman of 1212 East 42nd posted a $2,000 bond to secure release from Ector County jail after being named in a Dewitt County Grand Jury indictment charging theft. He was arrested Tuesday morning at his home by sheriff's deputies.

Gerald Max Gartman East 42Nd Ector County Dewitt County Grand Jury Gartman Sheriff's

Lions and civic groups host noon and evening gatherings

Community events list noon meetings for Lions clubs downtown and at Sands Restaurant in Odessa, with Civitan, Sandhills American Business Club, and multiple Lions gatherings. Evening slots include Lions at Sands, Basin Lions, Texas State Guard Odessa unit at the National Guard Armory, and VFW Post 4372 at East 63rd, plus an 8:30 PM theater showing of The Merchant of Venice at Globe.

Odessa Civitan Sands Restaurant Sandhills American Business Club Texas State Guard Odessa National Guard Andrews Highway P.M Paul G. Mahoney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hurt Circulation Department Randall Williams Willie von Eliseo Gonzales Jr Eliseo Gonzales I Sherwood Stan Scrogum Red Cross Mpas Bankamericard Aaa North Vietnam Ton‘i Gulf John N. Mitchell Justice Department Mit Asst. U.S. Atty Michael D. Hess Alexander M. Bickel Yale Law School Jove Armendarez Bookins Wayne R. Griggs Durango Bobby L. Henderson Rt. 2 Crane Clements Abbie A. Boyd South Lee Victoria L. Timenz Clements and Alleghancy Adan Rodriguez Jr Monterey A Reece Muskingum Billy R. Nail Orchard Drive Janie L. Fife North Jackson William D. Reynolds South Grant Jerry D. Stewart Andrews University Blvd James R. Wilson Bonham Maria S. Anders East 37Th Genelle R. Nutt East 50Th Gary D. Bounds Bounds Grant and Murphy William M. Wilkerson Roy H. Martin North Golder Ernesto C. Collazo Rockingham N. Grant Saad Roy A. Lands Roy A. Lands Sr Ellis Funeral Home Resthaven Memorial Park Midland Memorial Hospital Hunt County Greenwood Lands Florabel Jerry Sands L. G. Cobb Monahans C. M. Thomson Pecos W. L.clark Paul Cecil Brummett Hobbs N.M Paul Cecil Brummett Hobbs First Baptist Prairie Haven Griffin Funeral Home Lubbock Methodist Hospital Frontier Welding and Construction Alva Richie Patrick Sterling Heights, Mich Alton Lacey Monroe, la Charles W. Pearson Charles W Attie Mae) Pearson Pecos Funeral Home Evergreen Cemetery Pearson Todd Pearson Webb Air Force Base Bi Spring T. Todd Richard Don Reed Ruthco Incorporated Ruthco Roswithal Downtown Lions Inn of Golden West Nun Evening Lions Basin Lions Little Ben's Cafe
Search Courier

Search the Odessa American Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Odessa American?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication