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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1973
Page
3
Gregory, a longtime LC instructor, opens a local realtor office while retaining his teaching post at the college. The Gregorys include one daughter and four grandchildren, with Julie Gregory mentioned in a family note.
Contamination from heavy rains and flooding forces a second Galveston Bay oyster season closure in two months. Marine resources director Dudley Nhnsen says the bay will remain closed this season, affecting Old West Bays and Weston Bay. The Dry System closure followed recent rainfall and warmer Mercedan conditions than March.
Services were planned for Jacok Edward Stoneberger 29 of Tarkington Prairie who drowned in Trinity River floodwaters near Dayton while helping move cattle. He is survived by a wife Betty two children Jack Jr and Chris and his parents brothers sisters and grandmother all of Tarkington Prairie. Burial will be in Ryan Cemetery Tarkington Prairie.
Baytown man Robert Earl Stewart 21 surrendered to police after a warrant was issued on car theft charges. He had been on five years probation in Houston for auto theft. A 1970 Mustang from Lingo Oldsmobile on 621 West Texas was found abandoned near Horace Mann Junior School after the Tuesday theft.
Reports from Phnom Penh indicate U.S. fighter bombers attacked Communist positions along the Mekong east bank near Phnom Penh during the day. In Houston Harris County officials say high copper levels in blond streams are likely from air pollution sources they have inspected.
Mrs. Georgia Mae Savell 66 of Halcyon died Wednesday in Corpus Christi. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church Highlands with Rev. Robert W. King officiating. She leaves two sons James C. Savell and Billy F. Savell, a brother Sidney Elon Wells, Houston, and grandchildren. Burial in Memory Gardens Baytown. Pallbearers named. Earthman Funeral Home in charge.
A Thursday two car collision sent three people to Gulf Coast Hospital. Felix Mon toya, 19, of Pamela, was northbound on Pruett at 6 p.m. and collided with Theodore Carter, 67, of Dayton who was eastbound on Schilling. Carter was charged with running a stop sign. Both drivers suffered injuries and passenger Victor Maciel, of Pamela, sustained cuts and bruises.
The article lists income and developmental criteria for the educ ationally handicapped kindergarten program and notes a standardized test plus interview for identification. It also mentions a workshop for parents and names several volunteer parents by name.
In Baytown thirty years ago R A Archer sought a female teacher who could lead after school programs and Scouting. Miss McKinney built Cub Scout Pack 58 and now plans a Brownie Troop in McNair Community while remaining at Ashbel Smith Elementary. She trains others, attends conventions, and pursues service with the Red Cross and Houston YWCA.
The Sons of the Republic announce the first annual historical essay contest winner from Texas high schools. Battleship Texas ceremonies will feature Lt Gov Hobby and Secretary of State White Jr. with dignitaries including Sen Brooks Rep Clark Justice Dan J Alson and Captains Taylor and Walter among attendees.
Editors note that stock quotes will be delayed due to Good Friday trading. Market activity is paused while exchanges observe the holiday.
Frederick Adams a 29 year old Baytown man, paralyzed after a tater cycle incident on a Harris County bridge on Cedar Bayou The Texas Supreme Court refused to force a district judge to dismiss his 500000 personal injury suit The case highlights efforts in the Texas Legislature to broaden governmental liability for such incidents
The policy clarifies that pregnancy is a disability under sick leave rules. It states pregnant teachers may use accumulated leave under the state sick leave program. Local policy grants 10 days full pay in year one and five days yearly up to 40. after that 25 days at two-thirds, plus half-salary for remaining contract year if illness extends.
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