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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1961

Page

2

Youth Fair Entries Still Coming In And Parade Opens

Baytown youth fair entries continue to pour in as the parade will lead Friday’s event at the Armory, with judging starting at 10 a.m. at the National Guard Armory. Bozo the Clown leads, with Boons, 4H and FFA queens participating, and a 50 cent entry fee.

Lahow National Thomas East Tex North Main Guard Armory Clyde Childers F. A. Richardson Johnny Remke J. R Jerry Baker Daniels Bozo FFA Queens Bance Brarians National Librarying National Library Week Kimmey Truska Cox Baytown James Ethridge R. T. Kerr Lil Whatj James T. Traweek R. M. Minter Seattle Buck Turner W. O. Winkleman D. Green C. E A. V. Taylor Carnival Shelley Kline Mom Ben Pleasant B. R. Puckett W. D. Jernigan Sion Eddie Huron Sam Troxell Jack Robert E. Lee Hag Alsinger Fair Electrician Jake J. C. Ethridge Pasadena Dairy Tex Tyler Crosby Poul Horace Mann Cedar Bayou Highlands Junior High Lee College

Cool Front Brings 47 Degree Lows To Baytown Area

A cold front dropped to 47 degrees in Baytown and Monday morning with sunny periods easing the chill. The front, reaching Texas Saturday with gusts up to 60 mph, caused treacherous bay waters and at least two fishermen stranded on an oil rig until winds eased. Wind damage scattered across the Panhandle and North Central Texas, tents felled, and temperatures were 45 degrees in Baytown Monday.

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Baytonian Tops Baytown Boat Festival Honors

Clayton Eimer of the Baytown Boat Club won top honors at the Neches River Festival races in Beaumont with five first places and 2,000 points. He received the Clarence DeBusk Memorial trophy after victories in multiple classes. More than 2,000 spectators watched. Separately, Mrs. J. W. Canada suffered injuries in La Porte when struck by a car. investigating officer filed no charges.

Clayton Eimer Baytown Boat Club Beaumont Neches Boat Club of Lone Star Boat Racing Association Southwest Elmer Clarrence DeBusk F Hydro Lin Hydro Ashburn Phil Crown Dixie Howell FP. G. Stepleton Jr J. W. Canada Pioneer la Porte Club San Jacinto la Porte Dorothy Brecheen S. Carroll Merle Ray Thomas Miss Brecheen

Pickets Rally at Houston Theaters Over Segregation

Three downtown Houston theaters were picketed by about 30 members of the Progressive Youth Association in a protest over segregation. Demonstrators included white and Negro pickets as police were alerted for alleged attacks. A 43-year-old woman was the latest victim in a series of assaults in the South Central area over the past three months.

Houston The Progressive Youth Association Coast Guard Daniel V. Carrington Port Aransas Port Aransas-to-Tampico

Miltion Lyons Thanks Police Department

Milton Lyons Baytown grocer owner of Lyon Food Service expressed appreciation for the Bayne Police Department for its diligent work and long hours without overtime in investigating a burglary. He cited cooperation from officers and credit to the squad assigned to the case, noting thefts of hubcaps from his cars and a break in at 424 W. Texas.

Baytown Milton Lyons Lyon Food Service Bayne Glennon O. Schall Consin Tom Police Jim Carter

Wild Animal Circus to perform at Oak Park

The Carson and Barnes Wild Animal Circus comes to Oak Park Drive-In grounds in La Porte with 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows on Wednesday featuring Col. Tim McCoy and a three ring lineup of elephants bears lions monkeys llamas and camels. Acts include aerial artists tightwire jugglers clowns and more.

Carson and Barnes Wild Animal Circus Oak Park Drive-In la Porte Col Tim McCoy Congress of Cowboys

Trinity River development plan outlined at county meeting

A Trinity Improvement Association meeting urged 14 counties in the Trinity valley to back a regional industrial growth program. A five year fund of 20000 dollars annually was proposed plus a plan and quota for each county. Attendees viewed a color film comparing the project to Alabama’s Warrior River effort and a canal plan through locks and dams to Dallas and Fort Worth.

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Auto Insurance Hike Hinted By State Board Chair

State Board of Insurance Chairman Ferguson announced a June 22 hearing on auto insurance rate increases amid discussion of a potential 13 to 14 percent rise. Staff notes from last year suggested higher premiums, but the exact figure remains uncertain as the board evaluates data and market conditions.

Piri Thomas C. Fergu Auto Insurance Ie Missioner Ferguson State Board of Insurance

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