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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1968
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Guy N Davis and Tonya of 213 W Francis will sail for New York Friday for a two to three week trip.
Bobby Steck defeated rival Curl in a jaw dropping sprint, clocking 9.5 seconds to win the 100 meters and drawing praise from Darrell Richardson who credits Steck’s start and weight program. Richardson notes Steck’s calm, coachable demeanor and predicts continued improvement with more college attention soon.
Bertha W Wuensch aged 86 of Baytown died at Baytown hospital Wednesday morning. Funeral services set for 2 pm Friday at Earthman Funeral Chapel. Burial at Santa Memorial Park with Robert Cheek officiating. Survived by two daughters, four sons, three sisters, twelve grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
W. Bill Robinson, father of Mrs. R. B. Walker of Bay town, has been elected mayor of Seabrook. Robinson defeated P. C. Larrabee in a Saturday election. Seabrook city council incumbents Elon Porter and Bot Blork were reelected.
Mrs. Marguerite Hightower Lowman widow of Dr Harmer Lowman former Sam Houston State president and Baytown schools superintendent died in a San Angelo hospital after a lengthy illness Survivors include two sons Harmon Lowman Jr El Paso and Bill Lowman Friendswood six grandchildren She was known as the lady bishop for her work in church and Methodism and active in Baytown Metropolitan Church service
City council briefing discussed installing sewer lines on Marvin Road and Middleton Road with 10 inch and 8 inch mains. Estimated costs run about 7,189 dollars for Marvin and 9,425 dollars for Middleton, with residents paying a 35 dollar tapping fee and pro rata charges for new homes. Citique residents C P Alyson E L McCage and D T Sanders and James F Arthur were present.
Genevieve Ruth Rutherford lives at 805 Maplewood in Room 209. Norma Faye Wootan of 318 Abbott in Room 221. James Lee Kimble, child of Mr and Mrs James Albert Baird at 2 Barnes in Room 201. Pauline Pate, 513 Stimpson, Room 151. New arrival Mr and Mrs Roger N Reed at 105 W Francis, son born April at Guilt Coast.
In Kansas City, one Negro was killed and 35 wounded as crowds burned, looted, and clashed during and after a King memorial march. Military forces from five nations spread across Saigon area as allies mount a large offensive. Memphis sanitation workers return to bargaining talks with no clear agreement in sight.
The AAUP may censure Texas A&M this month over unclear reasons for terminating Dr Jeon Gibbs. Gibbs, on the faculty since 1949, was told his classroom role would end Aug 31, 1965, with appeals leading to a research assignment. The case will be discussed at the AAUP annual meeting April 2.
Los Angeles AP reports serious dental problems may be prevented if fluoride is injected into the gums of children between 5 and 13. The note cites UCLA researchers and mentions related dental trials as part of a broader health discussion.
BAYTOWN REVIVAL Center sponsors an Easter Bee hunt Sunday at the center on Farm Road 5262 and Interstate 10. Prizes go to the child finding the most eggs and to the one who finds the golden egg. a 4A prize is awarded for bringing the most to Sunday school. Services begin at 4:45 p.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m.
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