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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1964

Page

7

Tide Threatens Sel dovia Boardwalk And Town Life

In Sel dovia Alaska residents fear higher May tides after three days of flooding that damaged ten buildings along the vulnerable boardwalk valued over 15 million dollars. Geologists link subsidence to the Alaskan earthquake and debate raising the entire business district at potential cost up to 2.5 million while residents call for caution and resilience.

Seldovia Alaska -Apy Jack English Chuck Hendrix Mayo H. S.youing Mércantile Charles Knight King Jnst Mai Peninsula Southeen Alaska Jland

Baytonians Relatives Describe Alaska Quake

Wanda Orton reports from Anchorage and Bayton, recounting relatives letters describing the Alaska earthquake. Joe Clapp and Irene Clapp faced shaking and debris as the two-story house creaked, with a human chain forming in the living room to rescue their children. The Knik River bridge sunk a foot, roads hid boulders and crevasses, and families shared heat, food, and shelter in the days after. Tremors were expected to continue as the earth settled, easing nervous systems yet proving terrifying.

Wanda Orton Alaska Curtis Owens Virginia Joe Clapp Anchorage Joe Irene Judy Jan Pat McMahan Knik River

Second Graders Win Tri Color Ribbon At Show

Second graders at Travis Elementary impressed at the Texas Gulf Coast Ceramic Show in Houston winning a tri color ribbon for special entries. Caral Ann earned first and third in caseware and a second in hand cast with other young artists receiving praise and offers of instruction from Houston ceramic artists.

J. W- Gaimn Travis Elémentary Schoor Lakewood Houston Marty Margaret Speidel T. J. Speidel Sally Clare Daniel Travis Baytown Ates Caral Ann Jean Gammel Cerebral Palsy Center Opportunity School E. B. Dinsmore

Mrs Cleghorn to Retire After 40 Years Teaching

Mrs Ell ie Stampley Cleghorn retires from Highlands Elementary School after a long career teaching fourth grade. Born in Bedias Grimes County she moved to Huntsville, earned a degree later and taught across Grimes County Fort Bend and East Chambers before joining Highlands. She plans to move near Huntsville to keep house and focus on family.

Earl Peel Ellie ‘Stampley Cleghorn Highlands Huntsville Bedias Tex Grimes County Sam Houston State Teachers College Cleghorn Ihe University of Hous Ruth Stampley Galena Park Velma Corer Hunts‘ville Winnie- Stowell Chambers County Winnie - Stowell Cook Springs

California Quarantine On Texas Cattle Initiated

Austin AP Dr. Glenn Garrett state animal health commission director said he hopes to cut California quarantine on Texas cattle by next week. He noted 15 commission personnel on the case and reported wonderful cooperation among cattle owners and authorities.

Austin Glenn Garrett Health ‘Commission California Texas Nes Garrett Commission Tien

Baytown Kiwanis Featured as Top District Club

The Baytown Kiwanis Club was named a top club of the Texas Oklahoma District. W. C. Jackson announced second place in achievement awards for the silver division. A Ladies Night is set for April 2 at the Houston Yacht Club with astronaut Alan Shepard as speaker.

Baytown Byron Bailey Mary Guemple Robert E. Lee High School Madrigal Singers Betsy Broyles Jean Fuller The Keyettes Jerry Schuble Larry Smith Key Club

Franchise opportunity with national backing offered

For a modest four figure investment you can own a protected dealership earning from 40 to 30 percent profit on every sale. National Company backs advertising locally. No warehousing or large inventory required. All equipment and materials included. business starts on investment. A company representative will visit your territory soon to explain advantages and profits.

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