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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1972
Page
1
Summer Happenings launches with a dance at 8 30 p m Saturday featuring Bernard Jenkins Menagerie from Midland. The program aims to break city barriers, foster responsibility, and curb delinquency through youth involvement and guidance.
Police and fire crews investigated an arson at 226 Bunche in Odessa where James Allen Roberson found his house ablaze about 2:20 a.m. A 35-year-old woman was detained by deputies for questioning. no charges yet. Fire crews found overturned paint buckets and a five gallon gasoline can used to set portions of the home on fire.
A Midland fire crew used nearly 20 000 gallons of water and 1100 pounds of dry chemicals to extinguish two oil tank fires sparked by a lightning storm in a single night. One tank near I 20 east of Midland burned for about three hours, while Paisano Oil Co. tanks north of I 20 burned until near noon as 12 firefighters battled the blaze. A commercial hauler delivered water to the site. Two riders treated for minor motorcycle injuries were released from Medical Center Hospital.
The Honorable T Anthony K Elliott minister and head of chancery at the British Embassy in Washington DC visited Odessa on Friday to take part in the opening of the 1972 Shakespearian Festival at the Globe Theater of the Great Southwest. He was slated to fly in from Washington arriving at 11 41 am at Midland Odessa Regional Air Terminal.
A five year old Midland boy, David Stefanidez, was listed in fair condition at Memorial Hospital after a Thursday night car bicycle crash. Police say he fractured his left leg while riding north across the 2300 block of Cherdee at about 8 55 p.m. The driver, Carol G Burnett of Midland, was traveling west in the alley. she was identified by police.
Police and sheriff's deputies investigated three vandalism incidents Friday. Lloyd Warren reported his car on 500 block East 63rd had upholstery slashed a vinyl top cut and paint scratched. Mrs B C Mackey's home at 2204 Glenwood had several windows shattered. Jay Dunlap said sugar was put in his motorcycle gas tank at 3617 Brentwood.
Mrs. Carol Bolen of McCamey will head the Upton County Historical Society for the coming year after an election at Rankin Methodist Church. New officers include several vice presidents and a secretary treasurer, with programs by Mrs. Shirley Little and Clyde Heron.
Seven year old Monica Jean Parrish daughter of Hoyt Parrish of 1213 Bonham received medical care at Medical Center Hospital after a car pedestrian crash. She suffered a fractured left arm and a lacerated left knee. Police reported Kay Manry Hampton of 1721 East Dist drove south in the 4600 block Locust when the girl suddenly darted into the street around 7:50 p.m.
Russellville Ark AP Pros Atty Alex G Streett said the final bonding company payment of 207795.20 from Miller's Mutual Fire Insurance Co Fort Worth and 87245.34 from Western Surety Co covers shortages in the Pope County treasurer's office. Former treasurer Jackson Ross has pleaded innocent to 98 counts of embezzlement. no trial date set. A shoplifting charge against Sonia Lopez of Lubbock was filed after she allegedly took a 36.66 dollar electric shaver from T G Y Stores. She posted a 1000 bond.
Obituary notices report Ronnie Lee Morgan 22 of Odessa and Ariz. killed on his birthday near Blythe Calif. Services pending. G T Schwalbe 75 of Pecos dies. Albert L Letterman 67 of Midland dies. Lavonia Dowell 74 of San Angelo dies. infant Kelly Dan Campbell 2 months dies in Odessa. Lonnie Brown 71 of Pecos funeral Friday. John B Edwards Sr 64 of Lamesa services Saturday. John M Proffitt 75 of Vernon services Saturday. Walter Paul Kessinger Sr 62 of Andrews funeral Saturday. multiple survivors listed across Texas communities.
Local law officers Friday investigated eight thefts including four oxygen cylinders taken from a truck at William E. Bosworths home and about 200 feet of copper tubing stolen from Skaggs Albertsons construction site on East Eighth. Also reported missing were two Irish Setter puppies from Otis Moores yard, a television from Max Woodvs house, a lawn mower from Lillie May Bratons yard, hubcaps from two neighbors, and a bicycle from Mikal Dover. Mrs Dick Allen Winters, 77, Wingate resident, dies after illness. services set. Survivors include son Harold, three daughters, a sister, 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Also listed were community events a dance by Parents Without Partners and a weiner roast at Sherwood Park.
Crane County petitions circulate for a 225000 road and hospital bond election. State county match funds would widen Highway 385 to a four lane road from Crane to Odessa, with 35000 for county roads and 50000 for hospital furniture and equipment. Dallas firm McCall Parkhurst Horton to handle the election. August 26 tentatively set.
Iraan hosts Alley Oop Day with two beauty pageants among many events. Eighteen girls compete in Miss Oola and Miss Stone Age contests while Friday and Saturday schedule includes jamboree, pony rides, covered wagon trips, bingo, golf cart polo, egg toss, goat sacking, bike races, and Lions Club barbecue at 6:30 p.m. Local entrants named for Miss Oola include Teri Ransay Kayla Curry Connie Cothran Kim Ann Laffoon Mitze Taylor Sheree Fincher Stephanie Cormier Naomi McElhaney Patricia Diane Barnes Betty Stafford Donna Shattuck and Terry Gail Cleveland. Stone Age contestants include Audrey Braden Karen Murphy Jean Roundtree Teddia Miller Annette Ridley and Linda Young with sponsor notes from local clubs.
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