School district to continue tax and payroll data services
The district plans to shift delinquent tax and payroll processing to existing systems, with Ad Valorem Records handling property listings while Lee College may absorb work at lower costs. Officials note potential savings if the college expands its data processing for government use, though no private contracts are set. Region LV will supply instructional computer terminal services to the district.
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Ad Valorem
Edntornal Sere
Boul
Lee Colles
Taike
Clark
Lee College
Bobbitt
Region LV
Distriet
Exxon Increases Gasoline Prices in Ten States
Exxon Co USA says dealer tank wagon prices for motor gasoline rose seven tenths of a cent to 14 cents a gallon in 10 states. Houston based firm cites higher crude prices as a factor and notes the change follows Phase 3 guidelines of the Cost of Living Council.
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Houston
Exxon Co. USA
Exxon
Cost of Living Council
New Mexico
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Georgia
Florida
Kentucky
Exxon Corp
Baytown school board allocates bids and schedules meeting
The board accepted the low bid of 1806 from H and H Music Co for four bass clarinets. Sporting goods bids varied from 7190.54 to 8994.15. New chairman Jack Fikes named R J Austin and W E Kiy to the Ouidael committee. Rain halted elementary work. a workshop is set for Friday April 27 to discuss high school heating and air conditioning upgrades.
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Pasadens Sporting Goods
Oshton's
Dim Ball Motor Co
Baytown
Nternational Harvester Co
Houston
Jack Fikes
R. J. Austin
W. E. Kiy
Farmer
Aswell
Austin
Joe Ublytie
Pikes. Austin
Blythe
Iris C. T. Joseph
M. Q. Bridfard
Band Critics Praise Lamar New Braunfels Competitions
Judges praised the bands from Lamar University and opponents of New Braunfels. The sight reading was strong and the overall band performance drew high ratings. Notes from judges lauded the Wolverines and Sterling performances for solid sound and dedicated effort. The event showcased a top tier Texas band contest with positive remarks from multiple reviewers.
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Lamar University
New Braunfels
Texas Sandsmasters
Renfroe
Texas
TMEA
Wolverines
Aml
Rovers
Simmons
Funeral services for Rosa Holla way Bussey
Rosa M Holla way Bussey 92 of 6622 Wildwood Way Houston died Tuesday Graveside rites at 2 p m Thursday Cedar Bayou Masonic Cemetery officiated by Rev Derwin Walker widow of the late W E Bussey of Baytown native of Denison former Baytown resident Houston resident 14 years member of First Methodist Church Baytown Cedar Bayou Chapter No 11 Order of Eastern Star Rebekah Lodge survivors include two daughters Irene Cooper Houston and Willie May Strangemeter Baytown four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren body at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home 6900 Lawndale Houston from 6 p m Tuesday until noon Thursday
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Cedar Bayou Masonic Cemetery
Rosa M. Hollaway
Wildwood Way
Houston
Derwin Walker
Hallaway
W. E. Bussey
Baytown
Denison
First Methodist Church of
Cedar Bayou
Order of Eastern Star
Rebekary Lodge
O. L
Irene) Cooper
W. F
Willie May
Strangemeter
Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home
Lawndale
Citywide Rainstorm Strains Services and Roads
Crews firefighters and police along with two emergency corps were kept busy as hundreds of cars stalled on flooded streets. Insurance gaps left homeowners vulnerable to flood damage while some outside the bay area used subsidized flood insurance. Rainfall, added to three inches over the weekend, brings yearly moisture to 21.22 inches, near June average. City Manager Lanham praised drainage efforts but warned the system cannot handle such downpours and public works projects halted as streets suffered damage.
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Bay Area
H. G. Work
Highway 146
Fritz Lanham
Baytown
Tiffany Nikols First Birthday Celebrated
Tiffany Nikol, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Thomas of Old River, marked her first birthday on Wednesday. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Oliver M. Bradford Sr. of Old River and Mr. and Mrs. Norris Thomas Jr. of Mont Belvieu, with numerous great grandparents and relatives listed.
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Tiffany Nikol. Thomas
John Henry Thomas
Old River
Oliver M. Bradford Sr
Norris Thomas Jr
Mont Belvieu
Lillie B. Bradford
Amy Frank
Tommy Moore
Norris Thomas Sr
Raytown
Matthew Kellum
McDade
Mathelda Thomas
Jeanertte
Dena Renee Delaneh
Joheny L. DeLoach Jr
Grantham
Debbie Lynn
M. E. Lively
Crosby
Johnny L. DeLoach Sr
Baytown
Mary Baker
Carrie Lively
Houston
Flooding hits Liberty County along Farm Road 77 area
Rainstorm drenches northern Liberty County with over four inches on Farm Road 77 between Hull and Batson. A railroad track one mile east of Dayton washed out Monday night. Repair crews work around the clock to keep tracks open.
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Liberty County Road Department
Hull
Batson
Dayton
Stacy Rene Glenn Celebrates Sixth Mrs Louis Bonner Nome
Stacy Renee Glenn and James Glenn of Mont Belvieu celebrate her sixth wedding anniversary with Mrs Louis Bonner of Nome and Mr and Mrs Harvey Glenn of Beach City. Great grandparents listed include Mable Abney of Nome Steve Stevens of Sour Lake Yoma Glenn of Beaumont and Lee Craigen of Fannett. Great great grandmother Will Burrell of Fannett is also named.
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Stacy Renee Glenn
James Glenn
Mont Belview
Louis Bonner
Nome
Harvey Glenn
Beach City
Mable Abney
Steve Stevens
Sour Lake
Yoma Glenn
Beaumont
Lee Craigen
Fannett
Will Burrell
City Keeps Runoff Judges After Attorney Review
The Baytown City Council held a special session to discuss using the same election judges for city runoff and a concurrent school bond election. City Atty Neel Richardson said a bonding attorney advised separate clerks were required, though some officials urged shared judges. Officials will brief judges before May 1 to address questions and placement issues.
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Baytown
Neel Richardson
Richardson
Howard [Mays
Vinson, Elkins, Searls, Connally and Smith
Mays
Wayne McClurg
Bowie School
Edny Oliver
Sandra Boothe
Trustees Clash Over Word Meaning At Channelview Board
At a Channelview School Board meeting trustees argued over whether bids for an electronic accounting machine could be accepted without formal board authorization. The dispute centered on the difference between receive and accept the bids. The board voted 4 to 1 to hear bids and refer them to a study committee.
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Muril Hart
Channelview
Marvin
Karl Schumacher
Lerims
Richard Sedgeley
Charlie Parker
Hershel Tate
Tate
Loring
Parker
Schumacher
Joe Campbell
Dorothy Wilson
Wilson
Murray
Erwin Flowers
Tommy McManus
Richard
Barbers Hill OKs 1973 74 School Calendar
The Barbers Hill School Board approved the 1973 74 calendar detailing five in service days Aug 20 to Aug 27 start, Labor Day Sept 3, teacher in service days Oct 19 and 26, Thanksgiving Nov 22 23, Christmas holidays start Nov 21, end Jan 2, Easter Apr 8 12, and high school commencement May 41 with eighth grade promotion May 30.
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Mont Belvieu
Thei
Barbers Hill
Texas State Teachers Association
Chambers County
Rainy Day Crashes and Flooding Hit Local City
Baytawn police logged eight minor accidents caused by Tuesday’s heavy rain, many at intersections due to faulty brakes. Water flooded the engine room at the Main Street fire station and disrupted a gasoline pump, with bays added to block water from the building and vehicles refueling from stored supplies.
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South Main
Jeity
Lee Drive
Main Street
Victor
Northcutt
Culpepper’s
Texas Avenue
J. B. J. Ausley
Nestay
Dog Found Injured Near Gerth and Grantham
Cynthia Tollison found a white female terrier with brown ears and a long tail Tuesday near Gerth and Grantham. She can be reached at 422-5568 or 427-4444 to identify the dog.
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Cynthia Tolleson
Parkway
Gerth
Grantham
Exxon plans building water treatment unit for Houston area
Exxon Chemical USA to construct a 27 million gallon daily water treatment facility as part of a new service canal project on the Houston Ship Channel. The plant aims to cut daily water use by about two million gallons, improve heat transfer, and reduce cooling tower and boiler cleaning needs.
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Bay
Exxon Chemical
Exxon Chemical USA
USA
Exxon USA
Houston
Ane
Exxon
alChemical Co
San Jacintot Chemicals and Decorative River Authority
Allaminates
Insurance Pill Approved By House Committee On Premium Rates
The House Insurance Committee approved a measure allowing insurers to compete on premium rates. In other federal actions, Nixon moved to lift import limits on oil and gas price controls. Lon Nol in Cambodia agreed to include opponents in government to kick off ceasefire talks with the Communists.
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Austin
House Insurance Committee
Washington
Nixon
Congress
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Lon Nol
U.S
Crosby Sets Registration On Thursday
Crosby pre registration for classes starting May 4 by the Crosby Schools community education department will run from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the tax office of the Administration Building. Director Jack Prewitt said class offerings depend on registrants. Courses include crafts such as macrame knitting flower arranging and a ladies exercise class.
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Crosby (Sp
Community Education Department of
Crosby
Jack Prewitt
Community Education
Local student elected lieutenant governor in Circle K Division II
Paul Parker son of Mr and Mrs Wesley B Packer of Edgewood was elected lieutenant governor of Circle K Division II Texas Okahoma District. A graduate of Robert E Lee High he attends Bethany Nazarene College in Oklahoma. Former Cedar Bayou School District students from before 1939 urged to join May reunion planning call Laverne Bishop or Dot Schaeffer.
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Paul Parker
Wesley B. Packer
Edgewood
Circle K
Robert E. Lee High
Bethany Nazarene College
Oklahoma
Cedar Bayou
Call Laverne Bishop
Dot Schaeffer
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