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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1960

Page

5

District Court Ruling Upheld in Civil Appeals Court

The Court of Civil Appeals in El Paso upheld an injunction suit against Ector County officials over a $2.6 million hospital addition. It affirmed District Judge C E Patterson’s ruling that County Auditor Joe Hamilton should have been joined as a defendant. The appeal followed a decision that Hamilton was proper and indispensable, but the petition was not amended. The bond amount surpassed the figure during the appeal.

Court of Civil Appeals el Paso Ector New Medical Center Hospital C. E. Patterson Alpine Joe Hamilton Lubbock John Lee Smith I. C Ants. Patterson Hamilton

Midland man injured in fall from pickup on SH 349

A 38-year-old Midland man named Balthazar Herrera was injured Sunday when he fell from the back of a pickup truck on State Highway 349 about two miles south of Midland. He suffered facial lacerations and a possible broken jaw and was admitted to Midland Memorial Hospital after the 11:30 a.m. accident.

Midland Balthazar Herrera Lucille Arick Midland Memorial Hospital

Swedish Prince Ber til reported in satisfactory condition

London dispatch says Prince Bertil, 45, second son of King Gustaf of Sweden, is in satisfactory condition after an emergency operation. A spokesman refused to disclose the operation's nature.

London UPI Prince Bertil Gustaf of Sweden

Farm Groups See Broad Unity Amid Disputes

Washington officials say four major farm groups the Grange the American Farm Bureau Federation the National Farmers Union and the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives share broad goals. They agree on boosting income expanding markets funding research and public understanding while differences lie mainly in methods and policy details with some emphasis on legislative structure and government role.

Newsom

Exiles From Algeria Push For Settlement

Paris reports say the Algerian rebel government in exile offers to send Premier Abbas to Paris to discuss a ceasefire and weapons disposition with France. De Gaulle signals likely meeting, with referendum on Algeria’s future planned within four years after fighting ends. Rebel leaders are described as divided amid opposition from rightists and the army.

Paris Ferhat Abbas Abbas Algeria Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle France Tunisia Morocco

Ozona Ranchhand Faces Murder Trial in Garcia Shooting

A 56 year old Ozona ranchhand stands trial before Judge Hart Johnson in the 112th District Court for the April 25 fatal shooting of Domingo Garcia at Hudspeth Headquarters Ranch. District Attorney Connell Ashley said Pancho Pekena would plead not guilty. Pekena is free on a $5,000 bond and scheduled to appear at 10 a.m.

Ozona Hart Johnson Domingo Garcia Connell Ashley Pancho Pekena Garcia Hudspeth DeLeon

Kermit Man Norman Stroud Dies at 67

Norman H Stroud 67 a Ker mit resident for 20 years died at home Sunday morning He was a retired pumper for Magnolia Petroleum Co Born December 17 1893 in Arkansas a World War I veteran and American Legion member He is survived by his wife Mary five sons Hildon W Randal A Darrel C Ogden and Jimmy K five brothers and eight grandchildren Funeral services are pending at East Side Church of Christ in Kermit

Kermit Norman H. Stroud East Side Church of Christ Stroud Magnolia Petroleum Co Arkansas American Legion Mary Hildon W San Antonio Randal A Darrel C Carlsbad N. M Ogden Webster Jimmy K U.S. Navy

Hemex Piles Ointment Offered Free by Mail

Advertisement for Hemex piles ointment promises relief from itching and pain. A 79 cent tube is mailed in plain packaging with a free offer valid until July 15, 1960, addressed to Hemex Dept S at 1212 W Washington Blvd Los Angeles California.

Dept. S W. Washington Blvd Los Angeles Calif

Funeral Rites For Mrs Ellison In Crane Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Ellison aged 86 of 310 West 1th were set for 10 a m at the First Methodist Church in Crane. She died at Ward Memorial Hospital Saturday and was born December 19 1873 in Comanche. Surviving are five sons Earl and L J Ellison of Monahans Ralph Ellison of Springfield Missouri Joe Ellison of Brownsboro and Charlie Ellison of Mineola. one sister Mrs Katy Dunn of Griffin Georgia.

Monahans Ellen Ellison West Lth First Methodist Church of Crane

Bean Production May Be Curtailed

Washington AP reports that Mexican bean production in main growing regions could drop sharply if drought persists for another month. Mexico may need to boost bean imports to meet consumer demand.

Washington Forign Agricultural Service Mexico

Monahans Rites For Henry Russell Held Today

Monahans services for Henry Lee Russell 29 who died Sunday of a heart attack were held today at Calvary Baptist Church. Afterward the body will go to Mexia for rites Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Point Enterprise Baptist Church with burial in Enterprise Cemetery. Rev. Robert A Thrift officiated. Russell, a Humble Oil employee and Calvary Baptist member, is survived by his wife three children two brothers three sisters and his parents.

Monahans Henry Lee Russell Calvary Baptist Church Point Enterprise Baptist Church Enterprise Cemetery Robert A. Thrift Russell Humble Oil Company Henry Lewis Charles Dawd Ricky Dale New York E. D. Russell Snyder Paul Russell Garland Virgil Russell Dallas Eva Powell Abilene Laura Maxine McMahon Houston Ruby Lee Russell Mexia E. O. Russell

Public To View Chamber Building

Monahans residents will tour an $18,000 Chamber of Commerce building, finished recently, on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. The first event of a Jaycee sponsored Carnival running July 6 through July 9 at the Ward County courthouse grounds. Proceeds since 1955 fund completion costs with hopes the debt will be paid after 1961. This year the carnival expands to 23 booths and six rides with a bigger crowd anticipated.

Monahans Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Ward County

Lions To Meet At Noon Lunch In Odessa Heights

Odessa Heights Lions will assign duties to new officers at their noon luncheon Tuesday. John Colwell reports the club will review goals and upcoming service projects during the meeting.

Odessa Heights John Colwell

Four Area Counties Seek Brucellosis Control Status

Four county area including Ector seeks Type II Brucellosis Control status from the Texas Animal Health Commission. The group includes Martin Andrews and Midland. If certified, a seven county block will avoid blood tests for cattle movement. A Sept hearings set in Austin with potential control area effective Sept 21. If delays, ranchers plan to wait until next fall.

Ector County Texas ‘Animal Health Commission Ector Martin Andrews Midland Bang Hubert Martin Crane Ward Winkler Texas Texas Animal Health Commission Austin

Africans Mark Independence Day in Mali Federation

The Mali Federation celebrates independence from French rule with street parades and dances. Dakar to be capital of a new nation two percent the size of France, population six million, within the French Community. Modibo Keita to be president and Mamacou Dia vice president.

Dakar Mali Nerest Senegal Sudan Paris Africa France Modibo Keita Mamacou Dia

Burglars Use Walkie Talkies in Birmingham Heist

In Birmingham on Sunday a thief abandoned foot and burglary tools at a supermarket. A walkie talkie radio was found among the items and appeared to have been used to keep in touch with a lookout before the thief fled when a policeman approached. Detective C. L. Limbaugh described the radio as turned on and likely used for coordination.

Birmingham Ala C. L. Limbaugh Limbaugh

Fireman Takes Round Trip After Siren Calls Home

HONITON England AP A volunteer fireman Eddie Marks was in the New Dolphin hotel bar Sunday when the town siren sounded. He ran a haw mile to the fire station only to find the engine had already departed for a minor hotel kitchen blaze at the New Dolphin.

Honiton England Eddie Marks New Dolphin Marks Dolphin

Greenville boy drowns in Lake Lamont

UPI report says 13 year old Jimmy Barrow of Greenville fell from a boat during a storm on Lake Lamont and is presumed drowned. Cousin J W Barrow, 21, stated the youth went overboard. body not immediately recovered.

Greenville UPI Jimmy Barrow Lake Lamont J. W. Barrow

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Jarman Bill Huffman Commissioners Court Defend Odessa Charles D. Wiles Life Insurance Group Insurance Your Independent Life, Accident & Sickness Agency Department of Agriculture Congress Perel Ee Sempe-Pen Menviederern” Segpevied Mercury Bill Hale Motor CO Odessa, Texas Zale America Kelly Godwin Margie Godwin North McKinney Floyd Gwin Park Lions Midland-Odessa Air Terminal Restauré Beth Exercycle Sen Borhs North Lee
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