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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1968

Page

10

Odessa College Two Year School Plan Hints Dampened Hopes

In Odessa and the Permian Basin area, officials discuss a proposed two year senior college to supplement Odessa College and Howard County Junior College in Big Spring. No site has been chosen and officials stress harmonizing with the local junior colleges rather than causing conflict.

Austin Jack Wiliams Texas Midland-Odessas Odessa College William Odessa Permian Basin Howard County Junior College Big Spring

Three Treated At Hospital In Midland Start

Three people were hurt in separate incidents and taken to Medical Center Hospital, where one remained through Friday morning. A Texas College Coordinating Board staff recommendation in San Antonio proposed a new upper level college to begin by 1973 with 4800 enrollment by 1980, but left the site undecided. Tom Lessy of Midland suggested the school would likely be located in Midland, while state Rep Ace Pickens of Odessa plans a bill to construct the institution in Metences.

Medical Center Hospital Texas College Coordinating’ ‘Board San Antonio Tom Lessy Midland Coordinating Board Midkind Ace Pickens Odessa Inj Meteces

Cash Stolen From Station Theft Probed At Don Curtis Auto

Deputies investigate a cash theft from Enco Service Station at Interstate 29 and Grandview, with about 121 dollars missing from the register. Manager C. E. Duggan reports the loss early Friday, while other items including a steering wheel and a tachometer were taken from Odessa College area thefts. Witnesses mention a supervisor at El Pasa Products, Magness, and a suspect Williams offering explanations during a senate finance committee meeting.

Williams Aspen Enco Hime Interstate 29Th Grandview C. E. Duggan Sandalwood

Theft Report Shaky Clues In Odessa Auto Loot Case

Odessa police investigated multiple thefts including a stereo stolen from a patrol car after an attempted lock with a coat hanger. A bicycle was reported stolen and a residence line in backyards tied to locating a suspect. Names include G C Jackson and Glen Reeves amid scattered clues around East Second and North Washington.

Odessa G. C. Jackson East Ih Mary Si Campbell Washington Billy Bob East Neman Staggs Beechwood Midland-Odessa Glen Reeves Boulder Idlewood

U. S. 385 Widening Is Planned

District Highway Engineer Paul Coleman announced plans to widen a 16 mile stretch of U.S. 385 south of Odessa. Bids will be opened June 19 or 20 by the Texas Highway Commission in Austin. The project aims to extend from near Odessa toward Crane County, with contract award anticipated after bidding.

Odessa Paul Coleman Texas Highway Commission Austin Coleman Crane- Eetor County

Pamela Bett Hurt After Fall From Tree

Pamela Bett ten year old daughter of Donald Bett of 215 Cambri suffered a broken forearm when she fell from a tree.

Pamela Bett Donald Bett Cambri

Where To Vote in Saturday Democratic Runoff

Polls open 7 am to 7 pm for the Democratic runoff. Locations listed by precinct include Ector County Courthouse, Floyd Gwin Auditorium, Pease Elementary, Dowling Elementary, Permian High School, Bowie Junior High, Sam Houston Elementary, Lamar Elementary, San Jacinto Elementary, and others with several voting sites per precinct across the county.

Ector County Floyd Gwin Auditorium Pease Elementary Wees Dowling Permian High School Bowie Junior High School San Jacinto Sam Houston Elementary Sam Houston Elementa Sera Goldsmit Ro Iniow Dowtary Permian Sam Houston

Odessa High seniors pledge to uphold integrity at graduation

Odessa High School held commencement for 213 graduates at Permian High School. Valedictorian was Draper with 40.1% grade average and salutatorian Norman. Principal Murray Spider introduced class officers and sponsors as speakers urged students to embrace integrity and responsibility in public and private life.

Ector Vaughn Karen Renry Abidi Airanktin Tripp Janeen Eis Tee Halifax Dermis Vaughn Leourage Clay Boyd Wendy Dog Donald cChme Jon Fuller Draper Norman Nem J High School Torm Permian High School Heldhouse OHS Murray Spider Civic Jesse Draper Charlie Norman Charles Norman Odessa High School East 13Th Charles Norman Jr North Bernice

Armed Youth Arrested By Deputies In Odessa Fight

A 19-year-old AWOL Marine Ronald Mean Hays was arrested after a late night confrontation at 5201 Andrews Highway in Odessa. Deputies and Capt. Joe Baker attempted to detain him as he fled from the Ste Twin Terrace Motel. Hays suffered a head wound and was treated at Medical Center Hospital. James Carr 41 was released on 1.5 thousand bond on a charge of aggravated assault against his estranged wife Mary Frances Carr 43, who required 27 stitches. The event followed reports of threats and a Sunday incident at Kampast venue.

Odessa Ronald Mean Hays Ector County Camp Pendleton Calif Joe Baker Ste. Twin Terrace Andrews Highway Baker Hadman Hudman Bi Baker James Carr North Jackson Carr Mary Frances Carr Cis Fis

Commissioner Posts At Stake In Ector County Democratic Runoff

Ector County Democrats vote Saturday in four races, three local, with about 5000 expected turnout. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters mainly choose governor race between Preston Smith and Don Yarborough. Precinct 4 selects two contests and Precinct 1 fields a commissioner race between Happy Smith and Erskine Wunsch. Wunsch Smith winner faces Republican Schlemeyer in November. Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 features Manuel Valles against Mrs Jaye Robinson. no GOP candidate.

Ector County Sestina Preston Smith Lubbock Don Yarborough Houston H. W Happy) Smith Erskine Wunsch Smith Wunsch W-man R. L. Schlemeyer Justice Manuel Mac) Valles J. Faye Robinson

Local runoffElection updates and court notices in Ector County

The piece outlines runoff voting rules and polling places for Precincts 2 3 and 4 with changes saving Democrats over 300. Absentee ballots totaled 724 down from 855 in May. It lists candidates for constable and district court divorce suits and civil matters including names such as Mrs Robinson justice of the peace and various petitioners and respondents.

Ector County Democratic Bill McAnerny

Medical births and hospital notes from May at Santer Hospital

A dense list of names including Cindy, Ernest, Richona, Melvin, Bert, Mrs. Jay, James Bay, and many others appears in a hospital notices section. The text covers births and medical staff mentions, with addresses and dates scattered throughout, reflecting a period obituary-like register of births and patient shares at Santer Hospital.

Santer Hospital Ajeutienis Cindy Iz Bryant Ernest Wiesas Richona Davalos Young Melvin J. Cowan Long Bert Batley Jay Foath Berton Stevenaome James Bay i Chars Jor W. Blueie Seaburn" McComes Barry Melton Mie Conn Fill Weiliaens Chris A Ewing We

Four Damage Suits Filed in Local District Courts

Four damage suits were filed Friday in 161st and 170th District Courts. Odessa resident Steve Caldwell seeks 575,000 for injuries to his daughter Sharrel after a Sept. 13 two car crash at 77th N and Grandview. Defendants include John Muxworth Jr of the city. Everett E. McClung also of Odessa faces recipient Hershel L Barnes named as defendant. Albert E. Janke sues over injuries to his wife Phyllis in an April 24 Odessa traffic mishap. Juanita Jamison of Robert Lee is a defendant with no amount requested. John 3. Hanlon of Odessa sues Maxfall Wright for injuries from a April 27 Grandview and Maple crash with no amount listed. (Text continues with unrelated, garbled lines)

Steve Caldwell Odessa Sharrel 77Th N Grandview John Muxworth Ji Caldwell Muxworthy Everett E. McClung Ils Hershel L Barnes Albert E. Janke John Hanlon Indg- Ned Maxfall Wright Maple

Memorial Service for Parker Heights Church Youth Depart

About 35 members of the junior Sunday School of Parker Heights Christian Church held a memorial service at Gardens Cemetery. Youths William C. Elledge 114 John Eiledge 205 Ellis III and Nathan were honored with flowers at the gates as servicemen were remembered. A naval reserve hospital treated a health issue after the service.

Runior Parker Heights Christian Church Gardens William C. Elledge John Eiledge Ellis III Nathan Medical Center Harding Helthcoma Solnets Freedom

Motel Breakins Investigated Near Odessa

Deputies Friday morning chased burglars who struck at the Holiday Inn east of Odessa on U S 80. They pried open a vending machine, taking about $1.50, and damaged a parked delivery truck. A neck was pried off another truck belonging to Owens Sausage of Richardson.

Holiday Inn Odessa U. S Vom Owens Country Sausage of Richardson Es Deputies Saing Ape

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Ector County Park Department Floyd Gwin Pool Linda Searls Santa Rita Senate Finance Committee W. S Bill Paducah Jesse F. Magness Crown Magness Pasa Iust Midland Odessa Don and Curtis School East Fourth Elmwee Mark Alexander Leonard H. Alexander Doran Jerry L. Lovell Lines & Nestieriook Ier Doran Drive U. S. 385 Lamar Elementary Blackshear la Fiesta Center Southside Community Zavala Penyell Gonzales Elementary Odessa High Bill Dean Ava Lymm Earnest Porter Lane Youll Bobby Frasier Bobby Eaton Floyd Hudman Coor Jasa Matter Squnty Court Perfecs_ watcher Fiores Dein Motinar Ify Howard Collury Linda Ker Core Figen James Dale Lee Sharor Elizabeth Kerby Kenneth Michaelot Jonna Suzanne Cecil CUM Suis Thed H. Leonard Tossoe Dent Vorlmunah Feds James Mrs. Robinson Precinct 4 Anne B. Toles Fred M.e District Court Pamela J. Conwhett Donald Keith Campbell M. Elliott D. R. Elliott Clara M. Graham Howard Grahams Curtis Bullard Belly Disehor Ge Wntenee Matsante Sancrez Daniel Howard Gaston Robert OL Plescier Wilmainex Hardt Is. Ait, Bone Rd. Carpenter Margarita Primera Almon "L. Fielden Are Wallace Lo Odem Maria Looper James E. Lodgers Rs. Weldon Deal Jona B. Echols Cheries A. Jamnston Baul Shew Lau Johan, Artes Mormon McDo Metton Whitaker Morth Golder W. Gratien Betid Sin W. Rov Jockton T. V. Carrasca Broughton Patricio Koy Eallenky Enid Sancher King Maole Romina Mane Dono Bema Marsuerita Scott Parker Land Thane Pickle Tucker Oan i Monten Crone Jimmy Pranklin West Clements IE Eienaraton Petricis Wade Donald Rea Joann Fisher Kina Bobby D. Car Roraig Re the Werth Winton Ethel Wade Jennings Wendo Bier Rickert Morris Atom St. Colbenry Ming Sroner- Demape Tay Stull Demape
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