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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1961
Page
1
A May Odessa police monthly report shows thieves stole 8855 dollars in merchandise across 170 incidents. Key losses include 5160 dollars from 23 felony thefts, 1897 dollars in 125 petty thefts, and 837 dollars from 21 burglaries. Seventeen inmates transferred to county jail and 513 arrested overall.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles ritual team won first place at the state convention in Midland for the sixth straight year. The victory earns two traveling trophies obtainable only after three consecutive yearly wins. Team members include Leonard Compton W. W. Hoad Harold Smith and H. A. McFarland.
The Odessa College Speech Workshop and UIL tournament for ninth to 12th graders begins with 8 a.m. registration in the college auditorium lobby. Three new courses debut in prose reading poetry interpretation and persuasive speaking, with existing debate and extemporaneous speaking continued. The two week course ends with contests on June 29 and 30. Tuition is 10 dollars per course, up to three courses per student. Mrs. Larry Etheredge leads the workshop with assistance from Mrs. Gordon Golder Roberta Martin and faculty.
PECOS special reports that the onion harvest is underway with most farmers expecting 450 to 500 bags per acre. About 350 acres have been planted since the crop was introduced to the area several years ago.
Pecos special report: Officers of the Madera Valley Lions Club were installed last week with Thurman White of Balmorhea serving as installing officer. New officers include Joe Mc Mahon president, Dale Toone first vice president, Jimmy Carrasco second vice president, Manuel Guevara third vice president, JA A. Melton secretary treasurer, Glen Vickers Tail Twister, Lion Tanner, Q A Crenshaw and Dick Hoefs as directors.
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