Odessans celebrate two 50 and 60 year anniversaries
Everett and Pat Everett of Odessa marked their 50th wedding anniversary on May 29 with a family gathering hosted by their daughter and son in law. The couple wed May 28, 1961, at Primitive Baptist Church in Odessa. They have three children, five grandchildren, and two in distant towns. Don and Pat both retired from long careers in energy and education. Schroyer couple also observed their 60th anniversary on June 18 at a family party in Odessa. Margaret Ozzello Schroyer married June 9, 1951, in Jeannette Pennsylvania. They have two children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Bill Schroyer, a retired naval officer and former Caterpillar executive, and Margaret, a longtime volunteer, reside in Odessa area.
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Odessa
Don
Pat Everett
Pat Lee
Primitive Baptist Church
Elvis Barrington
Diane Lee
Renee Parker
James Everett
Nocona
Don Everett
el Paso Natural Gas
Odessa College
Schroyer
Bill
Margaret Schroyer
Magaret L. Ozzello
First Presbyterian Church
Jeannette
Fred Schroyer
Stanton
Sandra Hills
Houston
Bill Schroyer
U.S
Zulema Estrada
Ojinaga
Mexico
Klare-Willingham wedding in Victoria and Odessa
Caitlin Klare of Victoria and Mark Willingham of Odessa wed May 2 at Spring Creek Events Center in Victoria. The couple, both environmental design graduates, plan master’s work at Texas A M and live in Bryan. They honeymooned in Punta Cana and are guided by Rev. Mike Malone.
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Leslie Klare
Jeff
Kathy Klare
Victoria
Texas Axm University
Montelense Jewelry
College Station
David
Susan Willingham
Odesed
Lisa Rosegarten
Melissa Klare
Katie Conrad
Kristen Rose
Spencer Streetman
Landry Stanley
James Willingham
Travis Klare
Dustin Rose
Andrew Adair
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
Bryan
Amarillo Couple to Wed July Ninth at Westminster Church
Kathern Ann Collins of Amarillo and Matthew Ryan Fink of Midland plan to marry July 9 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Amarillo with Rev. Todd Blackhurst officiating. The bride has ties to Amarillo families and Texas Tech University, teaches in Midland, and her fiancé is an applications engineer at Hy-Bon Engineering in Midland.
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Amarillo
Kathern Ann Collins
Matthew Ryan Fink
Midland
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Todd Blackhurst
Donald
Juna Collins
Lascosa High School
Amarilo
Texas ‘Tech University
Texas Tech
Midland Independent School District
Joel
Laura Fink
Midland Lee High School
Hy-Bon Engineering Co. Inc
West Texas flyer cherishes experimental plane and aviation life
Richards owns a blue and white two seater built in 1984 by Warrs Aircraft. He flies weekly across West Texas and even to California. He credits aviation with keeping him out of trouble and recalls solo flights as elation. Fellow pilot Sanders recalls becoming a pioneering female pilot in the 1960s and landing confidently on her first solo flight.
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Richards
Rychard
Warrs
West Texas
California
Tlove
Big Spring
Napa Valles
Calif
Navajo Aviation School
Concord
Schlemeyer
Charlotte Sanders
Sanders
Amarillo
Schlemeyer Field
Time Flies Aviation History From Da Vinci To DC-3
A survey of aviation milestones notes Leonardo da Vinci sketches a flying machine in the 15th century and the Wright brothers' 1903 Kitty Hawk flight. Amelia Earhart, the first woman to solo across the Atlantic in 1928, is highlighted alongside the DC-3's 1935 metal transport design and its 21 seats. Charlotte Sanders recalls gender bias faced as a pioneer pilot, while the FAA is cited as the modern authority.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Orville
Wilber Wright
Kitty Hawk
Amelia Earhart
Atlantic Ocean
Douglas Aircraft Company
Smithsonian Magazine
Do I must arrange transport for out of town wedding guests
The answer: not required but courteous. Plan ahead, offer options, and communicate early. Consider lending a vehicle, renting a large SUV, or arranging hotel shuttle service to key spots. Follow the Golden Rule to keep guests comfortable without incurring debt.
ECISD Free Meal Sites Planned for Youth Ages 1 to 18
ECISD announces no cost meals for children ages 1 through 18 at multiple locations weekdays. Locations include Carver Early Education, Milam Elementary, Cameron Elementary, Goliad Elementary, Gonzales Elementary, Ector Junior High, and the University of Texas of the Permian Basin with breakfast and lunch times listed. programs run through dates in June and July.
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Carver
College Ave
Cameron Elementary
Eighth ST
Gonzales Elementary
Disney ST
Ector Junior High
W. Clements ST
University OF Texas OF the
Yellowstone warns tourists to beware the bears
Yellowstone National Park officials warn visitors to stay on trails and hike in groups as bears emerge from dens for the busy summer season. They urge alertness in blind spots and making noise. no bear injuries reported in over two years, and precautions reduce risk.
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Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park
Wyo
Senior centers schedule and activities in Rio Linda area
Salvador Guerrero South Side Center at 900 S Dixie Blvd lists breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and daily programs including table games exercise blood pressure Bible studies ceramics bingo and a Fourth of July Bash. Northside Center at 1225 N Adams Ave offers lunch 1:30 to 12:30 p.m. and daily walking games painting bridge dance and bingo. Westside Center 2265 W Sycamore Dr runs 8 a.m. to noon with walking path and noon exercise plus Wednesday bingo and blood pressure checks.
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Salvador WM. Guerrero South Side
S. Dixie Blvd
Hands of Compassion
St. Joseph's
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E. L2nd ST
Oalife
OAQA
THE
Associated Press
Victoriano & Zulema Nunez
Northside Center
N. Adams Ave
Westside Center
Sycamore Drive
OAOA
Ulghies Lagecelm
Toac
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