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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1961
Page
2
The piece quotes Mrs E R Dick of 1516 North Alleghanies recalling the 1880s low mood era. She says they were in Pyote pursuing business but there was no business to be had.
Six Odessa residents were injured in a series of traffic accidents around the city. Among the injured were Richard Earnest Ba Lula Dindarr Lee 36 Jaldi ker 30 and Willam Hunter Edmiston year old Odessa student treated in the hospital emergency room for injuries from separate two car crashes. Police listed drivers James Brinker and Pat Herndon Simmons among those involved as investigators noted collisions at Eighth Street Muskingum and other cross streets. One vehicle struck a house causing minor foundation damage and a resident reported being shook but uninjured.
Fragmented text shows a district court matter with damages sought against multiple defendants. Names include Paul Grant and Meador among others, with damages amounts noted such as 400 and 170. The document references a medical center admission and various involved individuals, dates, and locations, but the legible core centers on a civil suit for monetary damages and the surrounding party list.
Renee Meadows Odessa sanitation superintendent announced a schedule change for a North Odessa area. Beginning next week the region north of 42nd east of Andrews Highway and west of East County Road will be serviced on Mondays and Thursdays instead of Tuesdays and Fridays.
In Beaumont a car left a street strike a curb killing 23 year old Mrs. Juamin Mancek of Shreveport Louisiana. Ernest Caster 48 and Mrs. Boldean Ware 18, both of Shreveport, were injured.
Odessa music groups invite band students from Judean high schools to join the Fourth Nation parade. About 110 students are needed with Dean coordinating instruments and rehearsals at Odessa High Band Hall. A meeting at 9 am Tuesday will organize uniforms and marching details.
A Justice of the Peace ruled Melvin Tolliver 35 died of natural causes after being taken to a hospital from a Waco police station where he was arrested for drawing a knife. Autopsy showed a heart attack soon after arrival. four officers subdued him without strikes.
Two suits filed Thursday in Ector County Court seek recovery of money. The American Tool Works Co. sues Paul Grant and Shurman Duckworth for 411 dollars, former owners of Mary Lou's Pasties of Odessa. Mayo Vacuum Tank Seniec Odessa, represented by Dod Mayo, seeks 5 dollars from Rov Cass at 642 Pocos.
A man reported to police that a 72 caliber minel and a feather holster were taken from the vehicle while it was parked at the Lincoln Hotel. Authorities are investigating the theft and reviewing hotel security footage.
Woro Mernman, 101, is in good condition at Medical Center Hospital with a broken arm after slipping and falling at 107 South Sam Houston on Wednesday. Also treated in good condition is Mike Malone, 16, son of DPD Malone, at 301 Carolyn. Another patient, identified as hnsaddle finger, received a compound fracture on the right hand from a baseball hit at Odessa College.
An Ector County Court jury was dismissed by Judge Bill Hill after an appeal case slated for Thursday was dropped. The appeal from a defense in Fergus County was dismissed on the motion of Creighton White, assistant city attorney Bannouchy appealing a district court conviction of failing to grant right of war.
A minor blaze in a rear building at South Grant near Casey s Dave Inn was blamed on a person named A agarete. The fire caused only light smoke damage and no injuries were reported.
NASA tentatively plans a July week launch from Cape Canaveral for a second Mercury suborbital flight. The crew for Project Mercury’s next mission remains unnamed, with John Glenn as Shepard’s backup and Wingle Gream likely to fly third.
Robert Houston Canerbun, age 49, released on bond after posting 28,000 on a felony check charge. Jail records show the bond posted at the county jail and filed with the sheriff.
Officials announced that LS Senator John Tower of Wichita will speak at the Odessa Independence Day Festival on July 4. The program includes a patriotic address and remarks highlighting themes of freedom and enterprise as the community notes the national holiday.
Juvenile officers said four youths, around 14, were questioned after a burglary at a residence on Franklin Street. Items stolen included a deer head, jars, dogs, and pets. the case was cleared with the suspects released to guardians.
A damage suit filed Thursday in Vist District Court seeks 75000 dollars from Scurlock Oil Co. Oklahoma resident CE flaw alleges a hand injury on January 28 1959 while employed by the company. He says a truck ran over his hand near Grandfall. A second suit by Star Finance Co of Waco accuses Lee Williams of withholding payment on a trailer owned by another man and parked on a trailer court property, seeking 13500 dollars in damages.
The Wint national Bank of Odessa plans a July 10 opening with weeklong move to Seventh and Gram. Hodges says operations begin in late July and move complete over the weekend. A fall ceremony is planned for the $2 million building with new banking windows and facilities.
The readable text references several Thursday suits filed in district court. Mentions include Dine a party and a contract matter. A separate filing by the Mapp Lyk Go of Ores against a Word Counts resident is noted, with unclear details.
Delegates of the National Education Association meet to draft letters of support for the Kennedy education program. About 6000 young delegates were urged to write to Congress and persuade five others to back the plan. The proposal received overwhelming approval by voice vote.
AP reports foreman Willem Taller of the Tarrant County group says he will not testify before the grand jury about gambling. He notes he has been told a going concern and urges bearing from him, asserting the evidence already heard remains unclear.
A vandalism report from Tuesday states a three shot air gun was fired at a dwelling. The incident, tied to local youths and property damage, was logged by police with notes about the damaged home and surrounding area.
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