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The Odessa American from Odessa, Texas • 2

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1 shot by bandit 4l T) 7V" Yfs? I a I K.Jackson Services for Charles Kimball Jackson, 72, of 1703 Doran, are set for 10 a.m. Saturday in the Easterling Funeral Home Chapel, with burial In Sunset Memorial Gardens. 1r Jackson died Thursday1 In Medical Center Hospital after an illness. He wu born Sept 9, 1909, in Bath, N.H., and moved to Odessa from Mansfield, In 1967. He was employed with Engine Service and Supply until his retirement in 1968.

He wu a member of the Masonic Lodge since 1947. Jackson was married to Mary Ann Bradley Oct 9, 1926, In Lowell, Mass. Survivors include his wife of the home; four sons, Charles F. Jackson of ClarksviUe, Gerald Jackson of Chesapeake Beach, Wendell C. Jackson of Mansfield, and Wayne K.

Jackson of 2819 Brentwood; two daughters, Mrs. E.L. Warden of 8316 North Golder and Mrs. Eleanor Dustin of Mansfield; a brother, Frank W. Johnson of Framingham, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

G.D. Lockwood George Dewey lLockwood, 79, of 711 Redondo, died Wednesday In the VA Hospital in San Antonio after a short illness. The body was cremated in the Rlebe and Sanders Funeral Home in San Antonio. Lockwood, who was bom April 29, 1898, in Willow River, came to Odessa in 1973 from Marshall. He wu married to Vadie Viola McCain in Marshall in 1972.

Survivors include his wife of ethe home; a stepdaughter, Mary Ann Golden of Odessa; and a stepson, Dewayne Burson, also of Odessa. A.G.Macon Aries Glenn Macon, 89, of 1712 Patton Drive, died Thursday at Medical Center Hospital after a short illness. Services for Macon are pending with the Godfrey Funeral Home In Moran, with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home of Odessa In charge of local arrangements. He was born April 28, 1908, in Shackelford Countyt and was married to Christine Hammons Dec. 20, 1938, in Albany.

He wu a member of the First Christian Church and a retired oilfield worker. Survivors include his wife of the home; one daughter, Barbara Jane Baker of Odessa; two sons, Glenn Monroe Macon of Houston and William H. Macon of Odessa; one brother, W.D. Macon of Albany; five sisters, Imo Rutledge of Albany, Doris Huskins of Albany, and Cleva Collingsworth, Geneva Hallmark and Jean Tabor, all of Moran; and four grandchildren. currency.

The stick-up man then tow nun to lie on the floor, police said, and Gladden did what he wu told. Officials said the man then fired two shots from a rifle he had brought into the business supposedly "to scare Gladden." First reports indicated that the two bullets struck Gladden, but officers say the wounded man is not certain whether he had been shot or not. Howell said the bold-u Gladden pursued his assailant. The chief said the victim got as far a service station about one-half block from his business, when be gave up the search and turned to head back to his business. According to one source, when Gladden turned to start back to his shop, the gunman stepped from behind a stack of tires at the service station and pumped four shots into the man.

As his assailant fled, Gladden was reported to have made his way back to his garage where he called his wife. Mrs. Gladden was reported to have gone to the business where she called authorities. Howell said the man suffered gunshot wounds to the right band, right arm, right shoulder and right side. Also pumped the man were two bullets In the right leg.

"But the most crucial one was in his side," Howell said, "which hit the bottom of the kidney and struck the colon." Police are theorizing that the bullets thought to have struck Gladden while still In his shop, did not. "The blood started near the gas station," Howell said. He said the only identification that Gladden could supply wu he thought the gunman wu about five-foot, four-Inches toll and weighed between 140 and 150 pounds. Police here are probing 4 vandalisms A total of 1425 In estimated damages was the loss suffered by Odessans In four if' ---taM EUNICE, N.M. (Staff) A local garage owner and long-time Eunice resident remains in critical condition today In Permian General Hospital in Andrews after being gunned down during an apparent robbery attempt Wednesday night.

Don Gladden, owner of Gladden Motor Co. of Eunice, wu shot after he tracked the hold-up man to a nearby service station after being robbed. According to Eunice Police Chief Harlot) Howell, a short, stocky man wearing a ski mask entered the Gladden business about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and ordered Its owner to "turn over all the money." Howell uld Gladden reported that he complied with the bandit's request and handed over an undetermined amount of Far, worm weather due i a A big high pressure area hanging over the Permian Basin will give Odessans a chance to dust off thoeso-far I Infrequently-used coats In tme for a possible cold front at the start of next week. At least those are the possibilities the National Weather Service workers see on their maps, charts and meteorological data at Midland Regional Air Terminal.

The current high pressure area, centered over a stretch of land covering Oklahoma and Arkansas, should keep the weather for today and tonight fair and warm with temperatures in the same general range they have been for most of the week. Partly cloudy skies should frame the city's horlcon Saturday. A low pressure area In "The Four Corners" (the Weather Service name for a section comprised of parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah) with an accompanying front should begin to make Its descent next week Into West Texas. The result: likely cooler temperatures. The mercury at that time, the weathermen predict, could fall low as freezing with highs In the SOs.

As for today and Saturday, the highs should be in the lower70s, up slightly from Thursday's top mark of 65. The low should be In the upper 40s tonight, up slightly from Thursday's bottom mark of 37. As for the wind, bold your hat, that is If you have even been wearing one. Moving southerly direction, the wind should be between 10 and IS miles and hour and gusty today and tonight. weofher FORECAST FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AT MIDLAND REGIONAL AIR TERMINAL: Fair and warmer today and tonight.

Becoming partly cloudy Saturday. High Today low 70s Low Tonight upper 40s High Tomorrow low 70s Yesterday's High 45. Overnight Low 37. Sun sets today 5:48 p.m. Rises Saturday at 7:21 a.m.

Precipitation for year to date 4 55 inches. (Still Photo) Proofing the music Steve Richardson, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Wayne Richardson of Midland, was one of many West Texas high school students In Odessa Thursday for the Region VI all-state orchestra contest. Richardson, a student a Midland Lee High School, competed before a panel of.

judges like all other entries. There were no announced winners though. In several weeks, students will 0: continued from page la MIDLAND SpvMa Inr William ft Watfcar K1 A Midland were held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Newnie W. Ellis Funeral Home, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park North.

Walker died Tuesday afternoon in a Midland hospital after a lengthy illness. He was bom Sept. 3, 1926, In McCamey and was reared near Big Spring. He wu a former resident of Stanton, and served in World War II In the U.S. Army.

He wu married to Dora Ham Jan. 14, 1948, and moved shortly after that to Midland. He was an employee of Arrow Plastics for 17 years. At the time of his death, he wu foreman for the company. He was a Baptist and a member of the VFW Post 7208 in Midland.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Dennis Walker and Boyce Walker, both of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Lowell Hvman of Midland and Mrs. Billy Powell of Stanton; and one grandchild. A. Hernandez STANTON Services for Alejandro Hernandez, 38, of Stanton, brother of Luclono Hernandez of Odessa, were held at 3 p.m.

Thursday in the St. Jospeh Catholic Church here, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery under direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home. Hernandez died Tuesday afternoon in a Stanton hospital after a short Illness. He was born Sept.

20, 1939, In Seguut, and was married to Dolores Rodrequez Oct. 18, 1967, in Stanton. He had lived in Stanton for the past three years. Other survivors Include his wife of the home; three sons, Carlos Hernandez, Alejandro Hernandez and Fernando Hernandez, all of Stanton two daughters, Betty Hernandez and Sylvia Hernandez, both of Stanton; six sisters, six brothers, and three STandchlldren. George D.

Broyles CLYDE Services for George D. Broyles, 60, brother of Opal Byer of Midland, were held 2 p.m. Monday at the Clyde Church of Chlrst, with burial In Elmwood Memorial Cemetery In Abilene under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. He died at his home in Clyde of an apparent heart attack Saturday. He was born July 26, 1917 In Texas and was married to Amber Dewene Clinton March 2, 1940 In Abilene.

For the past 15 years, he hu been In the barber and beauty supply business. He was a Wortd War veteran and an elder in the Clyde Church of Christ. Other survivors include his wife, two daughters, one. son, two brothers, his mother and four grandsons. A.W.

Baggett BIO LAKE Andrew Wilton Baggett, 57, of Big Lake, died at 5:55 p.m. Wednesday in St. John's Hospital In San Angelo after an illness. Services for Baggett will be at 2 p.m. today In the Bethel Baptist Church in Big Lake with burial In Clearest Cemetery under direction of Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo.

He was born Jan. 28, 1920, In Maude, and was a married to Blllle L. Spurgers Jan. 27, 1940, in Eldorado. He served In the Army In World War II and was a BapUst.

Survivors Include his wife of the home; four sons, Stanley Baggett, Ronald Baggett and Terry Baggett, of aU of Big Lake and James Baggett of Blending, Utah; two daughters, Penny Melot of Lubbock and Becky O'Neal of Carlsbad, N.M. several brothers and sisters, and 11 grandchildren. of record "OSPITAl PaHantt AdmHtad Nov. II ISitoi iKS.0 Virginia Parry, Kolly Connor, Llla Whlta, Jimmy 0. Plnchor, abo i aichardton, Mary A.

Mldalay, 1. e'y" C. Kaa'and, Kritil iarron, Ruth WhitiocH. A.V Mcllray, Victor LL Sarnharl, Evalvn Joan Tolor, Rita S. Slrrht Ma, Ikv atHv Mlif I Elt.lla Rival, 111) Watt Ada.

nlrl Edword Ornalat IJOl South aiuobonnot, boy. BUI I. Moody 1XM Walton Avonu. k.7 JatM Oularrai ll South torn Howiiwi toy. atrthi Hi, 14 William HUnar, 4331 Conloy, boy.

Stacy Allen MIDLAND Services for Stacy Allen, 88, of Midland, are set for 4 p.m. Saturday in the First United Methodist Church, with burial In Resthaven Memorial Park under direction of Ellis Funeral Home. Allen died Thursday night in bis home of natural causes. He wu born Nov. 27, 1889, In Carrizo Springs, and spent his early life on a San Angelo ranch.

He moved to a ranch northwest of Midland prior to entering the service in World War I. He returned to Midland after the war and entered the sheet metal business. He was the owner of a sheet metal firm for many years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church since 1910. Allen and his wife, Laura had recently celebrated their.

56th 1 wedding anniversary. Survivors include his wife of the home; one brother, M.J. Allen of Coalingo, three sisters, Mrs. Mlttie Lee Buck of Fresno, Mrs. Laura Gay Alexander of Daingerfleld, and Mrs.

Olive Adams of Las Cruets, n.m. Eagles set to observe anniversary The Odessa Broncho Aerie No. 2914 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will observe its 29th anniversary In ceremonies Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The No. 1 Eagle Sportsmans Club of Odessa will host a 'Small Game' feed on Friday beginning at 8 p.m.

in the Eagle Lodge at 519 East Seventh. A happy hour will be held 8 to 9 p.m. Satuday honoring charter members, put presidents and state officers. A semi-formal dance will begin at 9 p.m. The Sunday activities will begin at 1 p.m.

and will Include a dinner. The Odessa Aerie wu organized by H.L. Rich Nov. 22, 1948 with 351 charter members. Charged with theft Sandra Purifoy, 30, 3714 North Texas, hu been charged with theft by check in a complaint on file In Ector County Court.

Purifoy is accused of writing a worthless check for 825 on Aug. to the Win wood Mall Foodway No. 1. 3 Tommorrow In Odessa 7 P.M. Harvey Holcomb Day, American Legion Post 430, Auditorium, Eighth and Pueblo St.

1P.M. -Live Music by the Center Band, Ector County Senior Center, 1225 North Adams. matter COUNTV COUT AMrrlvft MctftMt InuM nut Mtnuvl Run Goni.1.1 Sn iuwill. Mm V.lrniuta; DM W.yn. Richmond and Donn.

Dl.n. Miliar; Jttut Ma mm Anchond. and Lui Ena Mill; Johnny La. and abate. Sut PalKvint; Raymond Ownai Cham Di.nt Snchi; Willi.

Cuoan. Caiun and OoroMiif Earl Crownotnar; Jamat Warn. Hull and Jon) El.yn. Johnvon; MIchMl Jaton Harrla and Oaa Ann Fr.nntl, and Tarry Scott Bakar and Vivian Iran. Wlntar Criminal cnrg Iliad: Johnny lt Moor.

DWI; Anthony. Terra, unlawfully carrying a wMpon; Ota Porrat DWI; Padro Garia arcla. OWI, and Sandra urlloy. trwtl by chat. Civil luitt Iliad: McMlnn Furnllurt Ct.

Hark Ranoafv tull on vtrlliM account DISTRICT COURT Olvorca tvlli Iliad: Patricia Elalnt Scott Norton vt. -Jamat Tarry Walton; Elaln Madrono vt. Albarl Madrano; Gaorgla Mao Swlnnoy in. AlvH Chariot Swlnnay, and lowli Main Sronll v. Harmon Luto ronH Civil win mad Control Motort Accoptonca Cor, n.

ttatt ol Juan PocMro, tult on Dromltaory and Canoral Matarf Accoptonca Cor, tra. Morn) Eating, toll on contract receive a letter telling them If their musical work warrants them sending a tape of their music to a state panel of ludges that determines all-state orchestra winners. In the Region VI competition, students from Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, San Angelo and Fort Stockton tried out. Related Photo, Page ID. took only two votes, even thomn tt had been sequestered for more than four months.

The first, said Bettle Blair, a 50-year-old clerk typist, was 1(B fer acquittal. She said they could not establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Juror Fred Thompson, a cowboy by profession, vaulted the Jury box rail a moment after the Jury was discharged, raced out the door and vanished from the courtroom. Miss Haessly, wu asked by a reporter if she was convinced Davis didn't kill Andrea. She paased and said: "I am sorry.

I can't answer that question." An earlier attempt to try Davis In Fort Worth ended In a mistrial and the case was moved to this Texas Panhandle city early last summer. Speaking of the acquittal, District Attorney Tim Curry of Fort Worth said: "We will probably have to regroup and see what then does to the other cases. That decision Is to be. made at a later date." Curry said be Is disappointed, but added: "We do not quarrel rtth the verdict of a Jury." Judge Dowlen praised bttfa sides and said the state could not have assembled a more competent team of prosecutors. He also congratulated Haynes and his colleague Phil Burleson and said "they deserve their tremendous reputations.

They are undoubtedly two of the best attorneys In the state, If not the country." They also are among the state's higbest-p rlced legal talents. Their fee for defending Davis wu never disclosed, but It Is known that Haynes would collect at least $1 million. "It's kind of hard to compare one case to another," Haynes said amid a sea of congratulatory embraces. "But when you stand there and bear that verdict well, there Is no two greater words In the world." Some electric rate issues still must be resolved, Including whether special "lifeline" electric rates should bs gives to the elderly, reducing their electric bills by muck 40 percent That provide wu approved earlier by the Seutrbut not the House. There Is a chance that the tax differences between the two bouses may not be resolved until conferees finish work on natural gas which some cosv gresslonal leaders uy could take most of The conference committee must reconcile the House vote to keep price controls oa natural gal, as requested by Carter, with the competing Senate proposal to lift the controls after two years.

cases of vandalism being Investigated Friday by dty police. The largest loss, $250, wu to R. O. Martin of 810 North Golder. He reported that someone, possibly a former tenant, had knocked boles in the east wall of the living room and the south wall of a bedroom In a bouse which Martin owns at 804 Amburgey, rear.

Martin reported the damage early Thursday, but did not know when it occurred the house has bees) vacant for several days. Christy Adams, of Rt. 1, Box 312, told police that someone broke the driver's seat window out of her auto between 12:45 p. m. and 3:30 Friday while it was parked at 42nd and Dawn, In front of Permian High School.The damage estimate was Newton C.

Henderson, of 901 W. 20th, reported dents and scratches, done with a concrete block, to his 1981 pickup, with damages estimated at $75. Where ths damage was done is unknown. Sidney Yvonne Wolf of 3108 Pleasant, reported someone broke the windshield on her car as It was parked at Bill Sears Store, 800 North Grandview. There was no estimate of the damages.

(S)tti Photo) several West Texas schools played Individually before a panel of fudges In the competition. Nominated candidates for the orchestra should be named In several weeks. Related Photo, Page ID. Not guilty to rv" yean, Mrt.tavls went Into stunned Hence after belni told of the ver- diet Then sobbed: "I don't know except that be ii guilty. But he can't hurt me any more.

Hell have to answer to God and that's one that i can't be bought" Fur's older sister Linda Arnold, who beard the verdict on her car radio, bitterly said, "What can you uy? Money talks. It bought a lot of lies." Davis' crafty defense team had aimed its guns at the credibility of the prosecution's witnesses, torney Richard "Racehorie" Haynei grilled Mrs. Davis about her lovers and parties at the hilltop mansion where, according to testi-mony, drop and sex were easily S.i available. Apparently, It succeeded. Juror Marilyn Haetsly Mid the reasonable doubt factor figured In her decision to vote for acquittal and added that witness Priacilla Davis was only "partially convincing.

Jury foreman Gilbert Kennedy Jr. treed. "There were so many un- V- A .1.. ul Im think that's what It was." cV On the last day of testimony, the defense presented a witness who said be saw a man enter the nun-lion shortly before the shootings and the man wai not Cullen Davit. The witness wai a florist who said he had planned to enter the mansion to recover plants for which he had been unable to collect from Mrs.

fco Davis. The prosecution based its case on circumstantial evidence because no KX-one but the killer saw Andrea WUborndie. Prosecutor Jot Shannon told Is; newsmen after the trial: fcC "Win some, lose some. The Jury ts: has spoken. It called It like It saw It You can't hardly criticise the system.

We gave It everything we i-; had. We have nothing to apologise i One of the Jurors said the panel energy states. Carter wanted to require electric utilities to charge lower rates for power used during offpeak times and higher etes when demand wu heavy. Be also -anted to end rata discounts for In-jtrtal users. "5 Under toe'.

5 wmpromlse, state 'atory agencies would still km to 5der these standards but would not bs ired to adopt them. However, they i have to explua uiiure io 09 government, C-umer groups and the Enr0 I would have the right to par-t to state rata-maklcf proceedings i 'x the camproml and could appeal -ralUrg decisions id state courts. Ufil Ready for the judging Melissa Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don G.

Adams, 2919 Kirk wood. Is waiting for her competition period to play In the all-state orchestra try-outs held at- Permian High School thursday. SJudents from If..

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