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26 Nov 1999
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Odessa American in Odessa, Texas
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1999
Page
1
Survivors found after sea voyage. boy clings to tube
A five year old boy was found three miles at sea clinging to an inner tube among three survivors of a boating catastrophe that may have claimed eleven Cuban refugees. Coast Guard reports warn the tragedy possibly killed a larger group. Environmental fears rise as Chernobyl negotiates aid for Ukraine thirteen years after the disaster. Felix Mar and Tom Rheman discuss palm tree clipping with divergent views on the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Coast Guard
Chernobyl
Ukraine
West Odessa forum on water supply at county coliseum
A town hall meeting to address loss of water supply in West Odessa homes will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in Building 6 of the Ector County Coliseum. John Perkins of USDA Rural Development and Mary Baiza of the Community Resource Group will speak and present action options for residents. Farley Leatherwood urged community involvement to make any plan succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Odessa
Ector County Coliseum
John Perkins
USDA
Rural Development Operation
Mary Baiza
Community Resource Group
West Odessa Water Supply Corporation
Farley Leatherwood
Nation marks holiday with feasting and sharing generosity
Millions traveled to celebrate Thanksgiving with loved ones as charities and restaurants opened doors for the homeless. Ten thousand volunteers served 62 tons of turkey 28 tons of potatoes and 41 tons of stuffing across 265 rescue missions nationwide, illustrating a coast to coast banquet for the nation’s most vulnerable.
Salvation Army Thanksgiving Meal Feeds 150
The 11th Street Salvation Army cafeteria hosts a Thanksgiving dinner for about 150 attendees. Homeless and low income residents line up quietly as volunteers shuttle in food and drinks ensuring everyone receives a hearty plate of turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
11Th Street
Salvation Army
Origins and roots of Celtic Christianity explored
The article examines Celtic spirituality and how early churches founded by St. Patrick followed a Roman diocesan pattern that proved unstable. It notes the golden age of Celtic Christianity and hints at continued interest in these traditions and their modern beliefs. See CELTIC on Page 3A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick
Faces of Faith in Odessa as eight day series unfolds
Odessa American reports on an eight day series exploring Odessans faith across eight pieces. The project includes interviews with locals from multiple faiths and West Texas clergy to gauge the spiritual mood. A national survey notes Islam as a fast growing religion and interest in Judaism rises. Tomorrow highlights youth in Odessa churches making prayer daily, while Sunday covers two Odessans with divergent spiritual journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Growth in faith as Odessa temple sees rising bar mitzvahs
In a week long religious series, Sister Margaret Ledwith notes growing faith across creeds. Benjamin Schwaighofer practices his Torah reading for bar mitzvah at Temple Beth El, one of six or seven youths this year. Rabbi Sidney Zimelman says the West Texas synagogue welcomes more ceremonies than larger congregations. Yehoshua Regez, preparing his January bar mitzvah, notes youth group growth from four to about 15. The temple cites continuity and renewed congregation life after nine years of change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ledwith
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa
West Texas
Sidney Zimelman
Zimelman
Temple Beth el
Yehoshua Regez
Odessa police urge shoppers to stay vigilant during holidays
Odessa Police Department plans parking lot patrols and COPs to deter auto burglaries theft and offenses. Officers remind shoppers to park in well lighted areas lock doors and store valuables in trunks. Women are advised not to shop alone and to keep purses secured at all times with a note to see further details on page 2A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
OPD
Sherrie Thompson
Thompson
Annual Empty Stocking Fund aids Odessa families in need
A Odessa area mother of three seeks help as father left. Donations to the Empty Stocking Fund by the Odessa American and the Salvation Army fund food clothing and toys for needy Odessa families. The drive runs through Dec. 20 with a $35,000 goal and the paper will print updated donor lists. the Odessa American will match the first $3,000. Gifts can be mailed or delivered to the Salvation Army or the Odessa American. Angel Tree displays at Chase Bank will list children needing toys and clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie
Odessa American
Salvation Army
Odessa
The
Mike Barnhouse
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