Panels Make Reports During Church Meet
The 82nd annual United Methodist Church conference in Odessa heard reports from various ministries and boards, with the Board of Christian Social Concern prompting debate over salary fairness and “economic exploitation.” A 2 pm festival of United Methodist Church Agencies titled “Let There Be Light” showcased agency work and an interpretive dance by Odessa students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness
Board of Missions
Board of Christian Social Concern
General Conference
United Methodist Church
Jim Wade
el Paso
Cyril Stone
UMC
Wade
Steve Chambers
Debbie Bagley
Karen Kelly
Odessa
Ethics and liquor taxation vote figures shift in Texas
The article reviews 1970 state reforms on public bars and welfare funding, noting counties seeking to repeal the constitutional ban on selling liquor by the bottle and local option referendums on mixed drinks. It tracks ethics pay, a proposed ethics commission, and a controversial amendment related to tax and constitutional changes. It highlights county voting patterns, welfare funding limits, and noted officials involved in stock loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighe
Harris County
Houston
Ethics Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
Preston Smith
Gus Mutscher
National Bankers Life Insurance Co
Smith
Mutscher
Odessa Board Reviews Unsafe Buildings and Demolitions
The Odessa Board of Surveys reviewed multiple structures including a wood frame house at 513 Fitch and a storage shed at 507 Fitch for safety, granting a 30 day delay and recommending action. They approved demolition and lot clearance for several two and three unit buildings at 4300 Wabash, 311 Wabash, and nearby addresses, with instructions to clear lots within 14 days after council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa Board of
Garbe
Jerry Dunlap
Fred Gibson
Priscilla Alberts
Odessa Chamber weighs four year college proposal impact
Odessa leaders push a four year UT system college bill amid a petition drive with over 11 000 signatures. Chamber officials say public support is needed in the Senate to pass the measure, while UT System leaders argue the plan would relocate most students from outside the Permian Basin and not harm existing facilities. Local officials and business leaders in Odessa, including bankers and council members, rally around public stance and upcoming Austin trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Barney
Snelson
Barnes
Senate
University ofTexas
Pec
Charles LeMonstre
Permian Basin
Permian
Austin
Reese Carney
Blank
Dan Hemphill
Firs National Bank
Jack Lagan
American Bank of Commerce
Derreil Dien
Vandalism Reported At Local Property
An incident report notes vandalism at a property with damage to rear areas and windows. The report mentions a suspicious event, but details are unclear. No injuries reported and no charges filed at this time. Local authorities are investigating and reviewing nearby surveillance to identify suspects.
Ten Suspects Nabbed On Dwi Charges Near Odessa
Ten suspects were arrested on DWI charges in the Odessa area after police stopped vehicles along US 385 and IS 20. Individuals named include Billy Frank Westerman 38 Aubrey Smith 4 and others with bonds ranging from 150 to 500 dollars.
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Odessa
Two Odessa Residents Face Charges
Two Odessa residents Mary Laan 19 and Aruro Villalobos 25 were charged Wednesday in Ector County Court with taking three car tons of Caprefics from Bill Sears Supermarket at 10 South Garant. Arther Alfaliter was released on 41500 bond. Manlanan remained in County Jail awaiting posting of bond.
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Ector
Odessa
Deaths Odessan Dies During Pend Services for Frank M. Jackson
Frank M. Jackson, 73, a retired laundryman, died at Medical Center Hospital after five years of ill health. He lived in a local nursing home after moving to Odessa from Vernon. Survivors include son J B Jackson of Philips, daughter Mrs Lois Burk, stepdaughter Mrs Joe Wyatt of 418 East 48th, brother Hubert Jackson, a niece Mrs Els Jackson, two grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
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West Ada
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral
Five Fires Cause Minor Damage Across City Areas
Five alarms responded Monday with no major damage reported. A fire at 208 West Mable caused minor damage to a fence. fires at a 2713 Judy property and 5219 East Cole resulted in small-scale smoke and trash container damage. Fire crews contained blazes at various sites including a grass and debris fire and a burned pile of lumber, with no serious injuries. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Sarah Reidy of Midland and Big Spring, a longtime resident and Ireland native, who died after an illness. She is survived by four sons, two daughters, and multiple grandchildren.
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Merly
Big Spring
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Mount Olive
River-Welch
Midland Memorial Hospital
Ireland
Willam M. Reidy
United States
Midland
Reidy
Clyde
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
James F. Reidy
William J. Reidy
Lubbock
John Reidy
Portland
Ore
Charles Reidy
Bonham
Mary Reidy
Sarah Johnson
West Mable
Ces
Doral Stout
Hobbs
Hersal Grant
Judy
Prairie Wlaven
Grffin Funeral
TIA Replaces Dropped Flights
Midland Houston Dallas and New Orleans routes restored by International Airlines after cancellations. The carrier plans two dean appointments at University of Texas systems plus two more by June while Aeronautics officials schedule early morning and late evening service from Midland to Fort Worth Dallas and onward to Houston and New Orleans. A State Chemical Co legal action seeks $240 from Windy Woods Stockton in an Ector County Court proceeding.
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Midland
Stail
Texas
International Airlines
Permian Basin
Arts and
Fort Worth
Dallas
Bill H. Amstead
Houston
New Orleans
State Chemical Co
Windy O Woods
Stockton
Ector County Court
Undefined title due to fragmented input
Fragmented schedule notes list venues and times for Lions clubs and guard unit meetings across multiple restaurants and halls, mentioning Sands Restaurant Little Mexico Cafe National Guard Armory VFW Post 4372 and Paul G Mahoney VFW Post 4372 with times noon to 7 30 PM and locations incl Andrews Highway East 62nd Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin Lions
Little Mexico
Texas State Guard
Odessa
National Guard
Andrews Highway
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McMurry College
Lydia Patterson
McCurdy
Espanola
Navajo Methodist Mission School
Farmington
N.M
Texas Methodist Mission
San Antonio
Houchen
Aline
Ellaso
Alpine
Navajo
Inn of the Golden West
Covenant Players of California
Covenant Players
Fund For Reconciliation
Ahe
Circulation Department
Ralph Pat Rushing
C.L.U
Ralph P. Rushing
North Lew
Uevine
Shoe Row Choice Bank
Amecord Or
Maver Crgrae
The
Ordel
John Church
Ward County
Colorado River
City Board
Eld
Johee
Tan Hamm
Tas
Ofit Tel
DWI
Befor
Billy Frank Westerman
Andrews
Aubrey Frankin Smith
Frontier Trailer Park
US 385
Bee Coward Massex Jr
Cliford
North Golder
Burl Lee Cheekh
West 48Th
Henr
Jom Tune Jr
Rogers
John Lorrin Jedele
Webb Air Force Base
John Frank Highfield
Snyder
Donnie Ray Henson
Coronado
Tues
Nathan Capps
Southida
Edit
Camrade
Lennon Smith
Johnny Calderon
Owas
Sta
Odessa We Was Retien & Cash Register
Rome
Connie Rogers
Sally Alen
West
Wth
Paul
Cniz
Burt
Tay Grandview
Wallace
E B Brown
East
Rodiriguez Shell Sirace Sia
East Tem 11
South Grant
Dew
North Wall
Sarah Reidy
Sarah Nhe
Fat Midland
Fan
TIA
ATPB
OHS
Odessa High School
Mike Perrin
Buddy Perna
Kelly Utsinger
EN. Utsinger
OOS
Lions
Inn of Golden West
Wallson
Orssa Cran
Sands Restaurant
Sandhills American Business Club
Sands Tristaurvant
Paul G Mahoney
VFW
East 62Rd
Im Vfw
Hall
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