Optimist Of Year Honor Is Awarded To Fred Dittman
Fred Dittman was named Optimist of the Year at a Saturday night meeting in the Junior Optimist Club building as the ninth birthday of the club and the 48th of Optimist International were observed. Wilton A. Roper acted as master of ceremonies and past winners were honored, with a musical program by Kehoe School of Dance dancers and original piano pieces by Vivian Hart.
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Fred Dittman
Optimist International
Wilton A. Roper
H. A. Thomas
Lester Alford
Bert Allan
B. J. Fredericks
Alford
Fred
Eva Dittman
C. Reeves
Cnrtainers
Cindy Phillips
Connie Reeves
Lana Lamb
Linda Massey
Mary Strauss
Kehoe School of Dance
Vivan Hart
G. K. Hathaway
Altman
Jim Carter
A. P. Shaddick
Curtis McNabb
Bobby Ifard
Warford
Roper
Ed Clark
Hathaway
McNabb
Shaddick
R. C. Wilson
George Lerch
Reeves
Lucky shopper wins $10 gift certificate in Baytown
Mrs Ross Angermiller of 1808 Vton Drive was the Monday Morning Shopper recipient in Baytown. Altar Society of St Joseph's Catholic Church meets at 9 30 a m Tuesday in the priest's home for officer elections. Lakewood Pool Club sets 8 p m Tuesday at the Lakewood Clubhouse for officer elections and 1962 budget discussion. Baytown Rotary Club hears NASA space flight film at noon Wednesday at the Tower. Baytown Home Economics Association reassembles at 7 30 p m Monday to elect officers at Mrs Frank Spuhler's home. Weather Outlook calls for clear to partly cloudy, mild. temps 45 75. Galveston tides: high 2 37 a m 3 47 p m. low 9 09 a m 9 21 p m.
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Ross Angermiller
Vton Drive
Baytown
Altar Society
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Lakewood Pool Club
Lakewood
Baytown Home Economics Association
Frank Spuhler
Bay Villa
Galveston
Baytown Student Elects Athletic Chairman at Seminary
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary elected Jess Campbell of Baytown as athletic chairman in a student body election. Other items note Glenn Crawford injured in a Fourth and Gulf auto accident and hospitalized at San Jacinto Memorial, with X rays in progress and a hope to return home soon. Relatives celebrate Sid Larkins' birthday and Margaret McCartney greets a former classmate amid local notices and photos from Milton tornado coverage.
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Glenn Crawford
Fourth
Gulf
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Jess Campbell
Baytown
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
Sid Larkins
Margaret McCartney Ereets
Mattie Howard
Lee Cottege Durars
Denis Hamm
Milton
Fla
Mobile
Ala
Baytonian
Ted Childes
Jimmy Tetra
Surie Brabham
Children Of Milton Residents Hurt In Florida Twister
Two young daughters of Milton residents Bonnie 8 and Linda 13 Childers were injured Saturday as a tornado struck Milton Florida killing 15. Bonnie suffers a broken leg and serious injuries, Linda treated for cuts and bruises. Their parents were nearby when the tornado hit. The disaster area prompted Gov Farris Bryant to declare Milton a disaster area with 315 million in damage estimated and 1200 relief workers on duty. Milton lies about 20 miles northeast of Pensacola with a 1960 population around 4000.
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Wanda Orton
Youn
Ted Childers
Milton
Fla
Bonnie Childers
Linda Childers
Bonnie
Pensacola
Euery
Jack Wilson
Linda
Lier
Bryant
National Guardsmen
Gertrude Johnson
Negro
Rickey
Debra
Jessie
Lindstrom opposes bonds in Baytown council race
Baytown District 4 candidate Arthur L. Lindstrom denounces bond financed city improvements as a sneaky tactic to dodge obligations. He calls for a property revaluation by an outside firm, financing with city funds, and opposes higher utility rates while urging careful study before any subdivisions approval. He trails incumbent Velma Ansley and Herbert V. Herbert.
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Lindstrom
Humble
Baytown
Velma Ansley
Herbert V. Herbert
Sux
Planning Board
Ras Asker
Barbers Hil
Rishing
Harris County court to delay charity hospital action
Commissioner W. Ramsey of Precinct 2 said the court will find a way to keep the charity hospitals operating including Jefferson Davis and the new Texas Medical Center hospital. The hospital study committee urged no court action until negotiations with the Houston City Council, which has stopped support on a graduated basis, are completed.
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Harris County
W. ¥. Ramsey
Precinct 2
Jefferson Davis
Texas Medical Center
Houston
Defenbaugh 85 Dies in Kansas Services Planned
Ross Samuel Defenbaugh 85 of 200 W Gulf Baytown died 3 pm Saturday in a Baytown hospital. A retired novelty salesman he moved to Baytown 30 years ago, native of Streeter Kansas. Funeral at Paul IU Lee Funeral Home with service in Independence Kansas. Burial at Ratlanna Kansas Cemetery. Survived by son Ted Defenbaugh of Rigominaton W year, daughter Mrs EW Turley of Louisville Ky, six grandchildren, one brother C. Defenbaugh of Havana Kansas.
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Jack Wilson Jr
Baytown
Childers
Lee Tilton
A. E. Speer
Mont Belvieu
Milton
D. F. Hamnm
Estelle
Catherine Fenelon
S210
Golden Road
Aurora
Paul A. Lee
Denis. Kennedy
St. Jo- A Et Church
Holy Cross
Houston
Paul al Lee
Fenelon
Ross Samuel Defenbaugh
Gulf
Streeter
Henry
Paul IU Lee Puneral
Ty Potts
Kans
Ratvanna
Ted Dafenbaugh
Rigominaton
Yone
EW. Turley
Lamsvike
Fen
C. 2
Defenbaugh
Havanna
Hughes Backs Present Setup for Tax Office in Baytown
Incumbent District 5 candidate Roy H. Hughes endorses continuing the current arrangement where one person serves as chief city accountant and tax assessor-collector. He notes no replacement was hired after C. C. Redd resigned, with David Funderburk performing both roles, and cites tax office performance and cost savings as justification. Hughes spoke in response to 16 Baytown Sun questions on city policy.
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Roy H. Hughes
C. C. Redd
David Funderburk
Hughes
Baytown Sun
the Sun
Senate
Congress Debates UN Loan and Tax Bill Start
Washington begins its fourth month with Senate debate on a compromise plan to provide up to 16 million dollars in U S loans to the United Nations. The House acts on supplemental funding while Finance Committee opens five weeks of hearings on a major tax bill.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
United Nations
Kennedy
House
Ken
Ineiy
Senate Finance Committee
Alabamaa
Arkansaas
Massissippi
Tessas
Viteguins
Marey
Byrd D Vayal
Sevcetary
Tee
Treasury
Dillon
Six Candidates Compete In Baytown City Council Race
Baytown voters in eight precincts choose three council seats with polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Weather will be cool and clear, aiding turnout. Seaborn Cravey is unopposed in District 1. Velma Ansley faces two challengers in District 4. Roy Hughes and Jack Huron contest the District race. Endorsements from Citizens for Good Government noted. Absentee voting tallies and precinct judges listed. about 10,000 to 12,000 eligible voters expected. Results likely within 30 to 48 minutes after closing.
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Baytown
Seaborn Cravey
Velma Ansley
Herbert V. Herbert
CityClerk
Edna Oliver
Herbert, Crayey
Huron
Citizens For Good Government
al Clayton
W. L
Bob) Ward
C. A
Chris) Hansen
Daniel M
Jim) Bryan
Alamo School
James F. Rhodes
Thad Felton
Jack +. Hester
Wilkenfeld
W. J. Tidman
Firemen’s Recreation Hall
J. J. Strickling
J. W. Sprayberry
San Jacinto
Alt. Stark
Carver High School
Woodrow W. Lewis
James Bowie School
Wayne McChirg
Police Sergeant Hurt When Patrol Car Flips In High Speed Chase
Baytown police sergeant An auto safety belt saved a sergeant from serious injuries when his patrol car skidded off Market Street and flipped while pursuing a speeder. Sgt. Set Cowan was treated and released from Gulf Coast Hospital after the 7 50 pm accident. The chase involved Allen Chandler and passenger Larry Glenn who were later freed on bond. Charges were not filed against the driver who began the left turn onto Avon.
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Baytown
Market Street
Cowan
Gulf Coast Hospital
Market
Robert E. Lee High School
Allen Chandler
Larry Glenn
Avon
James P. Taylor
Chandler
Glenn
REL Wins Sweepstakes In Literary Competition
Robert E. Lee High School captured sweepstakes with 122 points at Brazosport High School events on Saturday, with Paxal Yena runner up at 85 and Brazosport third with 7. REL led in the one act play contest earlier, with numerous first places in prose, poetry, dramatic reading, debating and ready writing, coached by Mary Newman and Mrs Burkett guiding ready writers.
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Robert E. Lee High School
Brazosport High School
REL
Paxal Yena
Brazosport
Herschel Rosser
Niney Gilmore
Alor Young
Lows Powtery
Gail Sheffield
Cathy Leach
Betty Buck
Stephanie Meadows
Allan Dinsmore
Donald Magill
Robert Capps
Mary Newman
Susan Bryan
3. C. Burkett
James Meadows
Thomas Emare
Carolyn Kelso
Karen Cauthen
Nellie Covey
Billie Gay Cupps
Harriet McKay
Glenda Davison
Clara Scott
Helen Rose
Ricky Ainsley
Beverly Gallin
Mae Nelson
Lee College to Open New Library Building
The newly completed library at Lee College will be open to the public all day April 13. Mrs. Mattie Howard, librarian, said the event coincides with the annual Old Firede open house and runs April 8-14. Alton Laird, dean of student life, chairs the graduate event Friday night April 15 and attendees can also inspect the new seven story physical education facility. A program featuring musical entertainment in the auditorium is planned as part of the open house.
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LEA Colleges
Mattie Howard
Ctsmay Teves
Lee College
Alton Laird
Life
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NASA
Yelma Ansley
Roy Hughes
Arthur Lindstrom
Jack Wuron
Florida
Benney Wells
Ruby Dinson
Wells
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Ura
Barbers Hill School District
Bulletin
Barbers Hill
Mrs. Fenelon
Kansas
Kenney
Mase
Saranday
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