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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1972

Page

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Injuries Fatal To Jal Resident

A Jal man Eleodoro Olivas Carrasco, 27, died after a car rollover on Jal's eastern outskirts. Driver Celestino Martinez, 24, and passenger Enrico Arras, 40, from Sgal, were hospitalized in satisfactory condition at Memorial Hospital in Kermit. Patrolman Manuel Bonner investigated.

JAL Memorial Hospital Kermit Eleodoro Olivas Carrasco Kermit Hospital Celestino Martinez Enrico Arras Sgal Manuel Bonner

Students Tour Rexene Plant

Twenty seven students from the Three Tier Learning Center at 1205 South Dixie toured the Rexene Polymers plant Friday. H E Fife and staff welcomed the group and lectured on polyethylene and polypropylene. John Latham arranged the tour. guides were D Davis J Hucabar L Wagenknecht and G Jones.

South Dixie H. E. Fife Farrell Tom Butler John Latham D. Davis J. Hucabar L. Wagenknecht G. Jones Nelson Schott Wilmer Ray

Odessa club events schedule for tomorrow

Odessa events list shows noon gatherings by Kiwanis Inn of the Golden West Coachroom and Chaparral Toastmasters at Sands Restaurant. Evening meetings include Wildcat Toastmasters at Sands Restaurant and Evening Optimist Club at The Branding Iron. CAP Group XVI HQ meets at CAP Hdatts Building Ector County Airport with a 7:30 PM session.

Odessa Kiwanis Inn of the Sands Restaurant Wildcat Evening Optimist Club The Branding Iron CAP Group XVI CAP Hdatts Ector County

Midland College spring honor roll listed Odessa students

Odessa student Mile Hogan earns honors with an A average on Midland College spring honor roll. Odessans on the B listing include Winston Lee Dick Larry A Richardson and James Richard Wiggs. The Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center fundraiser offers a 1960 Mercedes Benz as a grand prize for a $1 donation, with Roy Bell chairing the ticket drive and serving on the center’s board.

Midland Mile Hogan Odessa Midland College Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center Roy Bell

District Court Divorces and Medical Center Admits May 26

District Court grants multiple divorces including Shulton vs Shelton and Morrison vs Harvey Morrison. Medical center lists admitted patients then discharged May 26 with names such as Georgia Reese and Leland Earn. Births noted for Bobby Hall and Robert Sanders. City traffic accidents reported with numerous names and locations, minor to moderate damage.

Carolyn D. Shulton Randy Shelton Dennis Ray Morrison Cecbra Jean Harvey Morrison Jodi Rae Dingler Danny Marx Dingler Pauls Dillingham Donald Dillingham Vannah Lee Pike Glenn Spriggies Pike Jr Linda Sue Fuller James Douglas Fuller Juan Carrasco Gonzales Petra Melendis Gonzales O. Greer Elwanda Greer Mary Frances Pace Glyndon Ray Pace Georgia A. Reese Leland J. Earn Wilma W. Wineke Laura Louise Sanders Harold Lovelady Maudie M. Wallace Alda Mae Angela D. West Wylie A. Grant Bobby Ray Hall Paradise Robert N. Sanders West Edwin Bruce Woodward Lyndale Lloyd L. Reese Romon Ortega Henderson

Midland Open Horse Show Dominated by Local Winners

Odessa youth Sidney Hughes rode Coles Fort to grand championship in stallion class at Midland open horse show. Other champions included Carl McDaniel with Yahpze Bid in mares, Linda Maroney with Flete Folley in geldings, plus top finishes across 13 and under, 14 and over, and open divisions in performance, reining, barrel racing, pole bending, flag racing, tie down, and ribbon roping events.

Midland Odessa Sidney Hughes Coles Fort Carl McDaniel Yahpze Linda Maroney Flete Folley Tom Magee Melanie Hood Wilma Howell Robert Johnson Melony Hood Sandy Howell Sharon Cobb Charlie Welch Mary Cloyd Allyson Beall Scott Welch Rusty O’donnell

Special Meet Being Planned by Ector County ISD Trustees

Trustees of the Ector County Independent School District will meet in special session at 7 30 p m Monday to consider the 1972 3 salary schedule for professional personnel. After adoption district officials can finish the operational budget for next term and a hike in the rate of tax assessment is expected to be presented at the regular June 8 meeting.

Ector County Independent School District

Nine Thefts Reported In Odessa Area

Nine thefts were under investigation Saturday by Odessa police. Victims include Pauline Bell who reported a water heater and room heater stolen from 1620 North Hancock, Irene Gardner who said 12 dresses and 6 to 8 sheets taken from 604 East Pearl, and Robert L. Washington who reported a stolen tape deck from 223 Hudson. A sign was stolen at Enco Service Station on 4001 North Grandview. Reported thefts also named Danny Wayne Lummus, Sally McNaul, Mark Sutton, Leslie Fambrough, Earl Lowe, and others. St. Joseph Catholic Church will host Odessa graduating seniors with a morning mass at 11 a.m. Sunday and an afternoon banquet at 1 p.m. at the church, inviting all Odessa seniors.

Odessa Pauline Bell North Hancock Irene Gardner East Pearl Robert L. Washington Hudson Enco North Grandview Danny Wayne Lummus Nalley Sally McNaul West 21St Mark Sutton Leslie Fambrough Windsor Earl Lowe West 19Th St. Joseph Catholic Church

Death Toll Rises Across Texas On Memorial Day Weekend

The death count mounted rapidly as Memorial Day weekend stretched into Saturday night with drownings and motor vehicle crashes across 44 counties from Austin to San Antonio. At least 14 deaths were reported by 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday, including 9 vehicle crashes, 2 drownings, and 3 shootouts. Instances include a car-train collision near Rhome, a drowning at Matagorda Bay, a fatal car crash in San Antonio, and a fatal motorcycle crash south of Greenville. Additional incidents involved a home intruder confrontation in Fort Worth leaving one dead and two wounded, a theft complaint in Odessa, and two dog bites treated at a hospital.

Associated Press Texas Department of Public Safety Austin San Antonio Department of Public Safety Rhome Melvin Burton Jr Houston Matagorda Bay Gilbert Rodriguez Rodriguez William Steven Ray Richardson Greenville Texas Fort Worth Jose Ortiz Augustin Ortiz Salvador Visar Joe Flores

Deaths Rites Slated For Odessan W S Clemons

Obituaries list multiple services for Odessa area residents. W S Clemons, 57, died at Big Spring Veterans Hospital after illness. Services in Camden Arkansas with burial at Bethel Graveyard. Survivors include spouse Eva Quarles and several children, siblings, and extended family members.

W. S. Clemons Kennedy Road Big Spring Veterans Hospital Proctor Funeral Home Camden Ark Bethel Graveyard Dallas County Eva Quarles Albert B. Clemons Kermit John Clemons Delight Albert Quarles Hugh Wallingsford Ferrell Lusby Carl Harris Camden, Ark

Fire Victim's Rites Today

Services for Dale Reynolds 17 killed in a Yucca Tan Apartments fire will be at 3 30 p m Sunday in Newnie W Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Resthaven Memorial Park. Reynolds born Aug 30 1954 Midland attended local schools and worked for a carpet firm. Fire Chief Melvin Little said two or three youths escaped. Survivors include his parents a brother a sister grandparents and other relatives.

Midland Dale Reynolds Newnie W. Ellis Resthaven Memorial Park Reynolds Midland Public Bethel Baptist Church Melvin Little Reynold Ralph Reynolds Ernest Lee Reynolds Jackie Lynn Reynolds H. E. Reynolds Sue Harrison

Five Hurt In Two Vehicle Wreck At Andrews Highway

Five persons were injured in a Saturday afternoon crash at Andrews Highway and Yukon Road. Three year old Angie Helms was hospitalized for head and extremity injuries. mother Mona Helms was treated and released for arm and leg lacerations. Harold Williams and five year old Tracy Helms were treated and released for head injuries and contusions. H R Gibson of Gardendale faced arm and shoulder injuries and was released after treatment. Police said Mona Helms turned across the main roadway into the other vehicle driven by Gibson.

Andrews Highway Yukon Road Medical Center Hospital Angie Helms Charles Helms Lamar Mona Helms Gibson

Monahans Youth Injured in Motorbike Collision

A 19 year old Monahans rider, Michael Allen Ridenour, remained in satisfactory condition at Medical Center Hospital after a Friday night motorbike crash near Pyote. He suffered a fractured left leg, dislocated ankle, head concussion and contusions. His younger brother Maurice, 14, was treated for arm burns and contusions and released from Ward Memorial Hospital.

Monahans Medical Center Hospital Pyote Michael Allen Ridenour Edgar Ridenour Maurice Pince Ward Memorial Hospital

Bremer Chronology Traces Quick Milwaukee-Ludington Trip

Wallace staff photographer David Cloud found a crowd photo showing Bremer at an evening Wallace Daily in Lansing Michigan on May 8. The photo was given to the FBI. By 5:37 a.m. May 9 Bremer was on a ferry from Milwaukee to Ludington, with possible returns to Milwaukee during his hectic travels. He carried only about two dollars when arrested after the Wallace shooting in Laurel Maryland.

Wallace David Cloud Bremer Wallace Daily Lansing Mich FBI Milwaukee Lake Michigan Ludington Laurel

Crane staffi English classes offered for young children

First Baptist Church sponsors free English classes for children ages five and six by September. June 14 through July 21, taught by first grade teacher Mrs. Gary Edmiston of Crane schools, with help from teenage volunteers.

Crane ‘Staffi First Baptist Church

North Vietnamese push near Kontum airstrip battle rages

North Vietnamese forces pressed into the northern Kontum sector early Sunday and penetrated within 5 yards of the city airstrip. South Vietnamese troops blocked an armored cavalry compound and held positions near the former divisional HQ as air and ground fighting continued around Hue, An Loc, and Kontum with Viet losses reported at 195 killed to South Vietnamese 26 dead and 14 wounded.

Saigon Kontum Pleikku Seth Central Highlands North Vietnam China U.S Hue An Loc Highway 14

Odessa Adult Education Rates and Contact Details

An Odessa office advertises subscription rates and postal details for a local publication. It lists a street address at 277 Eatets Street, Odessa, and provides contact numbers 337-4464 and LO 3 teds. Rates are shown for various zones and periods including monthly, annual, and daily charges with specific prices.

Detessa Odess& Amegic LW Eatets Odessa Setar Temgimg Norning

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