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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1968

Page

2

Crosby Brothers Pursue Veterinary Medicine Dream

Crosby youths Rusty and Carl Foster plan college paths after high school. Rusty aims for Texas A&M University to study veterinary medicine, following graduation from his school. They are sons of Mr and Mrs Ben Foster of 235 Wooster, with their mother being Mildred DeWitt.

Houston Channelview Sheldon Baytown Madisonville Crosby Rusty Texas AM University Carl Ben Foster Wooster Mildred DeWitt Frank. H. White Frank E. White U. Caldwell U. S. Air Force Lackland Afb White Reese Afb Cleveland High School University of Houston University of Texas

Noon Stock Quotes and Major Firms in 20th Century Trade

A snapshot of noon stock quotes lists banks and cos from Citizens to Anacond ATMCO and a wide range of corporations including Am Tel Tel, Ashland Oil, Bendix, Carrier, Chrysler, Dow, DuPont, El Paso Nat Gas, Gen Elec, Gen Motors, Gulf States, Halliburton, Kerr-MicGee, McDonnell-Douglas, Marathon, Mobil, Monsanto, Occidental, Pepsi Cola, RCA, Raytheon, Schlumberger, Sears, Shell, Sperry Rand, Texaco, Technicolor, and Tenneco among others. The page shows varied percentage figures next to many tickers, reflecting price or change signs.

Allis Chalmers Arlan’s Tel & Tel ATMCO Secesnsene Ashland Oil Bendix Beth Steel Carrier Corp Celanese Chrysler Columbia Gas Delta Air seCeiamond Shamrock Dow Chem Dresser Ind . DuPont el Paso Nat Gas Ethyl Corp Fora Georgia Agetty Gillette Astanda Ccnsenesaee Gulf States pGulf Western Halliburton Harvey Aluminum Hoffman Electra Kerr - McGee Qty Kresge Temeo-Vought McDonnell - Douglas Magnavox Phanbels Marathon Oi Mobile Socony Monsanto Nat Dairy Nat Dist _Occidental Pet Penn Central R Pepsi Cola

Commissioners Uphold Valuation On Area Brewery

Harris County Commissioners Court upheld tax assessor Carl S. Smith's valuation of Anheuser Busch's Houston area brewery. The 1963 taxes on the brewery's building and machinery were set at 173,478 dollars, about 16,333.77 dollars higher than the brewery claimed. Smith cited factors beyond construction cost and depreciation and noted the plant lies off Interstate Highway 10.

Houston Harris ‘County Commissioners -Court Carl S. Smith Anheuser - Busch Houston Area Harris County Board of Equalizaton Smith Anheuser’ = Busch Interstate Highway 10

Body Of Houston Boy Drowned In Trinity River

Nine year old David Louis Strickland of Houston drowned Sunday near Dayton while swimming with friends. His body was recovered early Monday about 100 yards from where he disappeared, after a search by authorities. His parents Jesse and [illegible] Strickland reside at 4802 Michaux in Houston.

Liberty David Louis Strickland Houston Trinity River Land Jesse Strickland Michaux -In Dayton Pd Rose Strickland

Rites Held For Channelview Gunshot Victim Word

Funeral services for Larry Ward Word 20 will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Howard's Funeral Home Creens Bayou with burial in San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev Milton H Koonce will officiate. Word a Channelview High School graduate discharged from the U S Army is survived by parents four brothers and a sister. Joe Strobel 20 of 407 Crockett is charged with murder in Word's death and held without bond.

Channelview Larry Ward Howard's Funeral Creens Bayou San Jacinto Memorial Park Milton H. Koonce Giurdi Channelview Drive Arcadia Word Channelview High School U.S. Army Marvin Word C.T. Ballew R. R. Ballew A.E., Ballew Houston W- L. Ballew Conley C. Harling Joe Strobel Crockett Harris County

Crosby Street Dance and Teacher Pay Edits

Crosby plans a Wednesday street dance from 7 to midnight funded by the Crosby Sports Association. The article also covers a 2 percent teacher pay raise for qualified staff, with ranges by degree and experience, and notes fiscal constraints from Baytown district figures and Humble Oil advance payments.

Crosby Crosby Sports Associatay Ramsey Chevrolet CSA Pony Baytown Education Association Baytown Classream Tanshore Acenciation

Baytown Kiwanis Plan Family Reunion Day Observance

Baytown two Kiwanis Clubs join national and Canadian groups in first Family Reunion Day. Sponsored by Kiwanis International and Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. Observers urge families to gather for meals and events and to share addresses and anniversaries. Leaders Bryan and Tracht announce broader civic support from Altrusa Exchange Club Optimists Boy Scouts and others.

Baytown Canada Kiwanis International and Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge Dave Fracht Baytown Kiwanis Club James M Jim’ Bryan West Baytown U.S Bryan and Tracht Kiwanis International Altrusa Exchange Club Optimists Boy Scouts Girl Scouts American Legion Afl-Cio United States

Prescott announces Sunset Playboys as entertainers

S. S. Prescott, CSA president, names Larry Butler and the Sunset Playboys as the entertainers for a western dance night with square and western dancing. Western dress is advised and admission is $1.50 at the gate.

T. S. Prescott CSA Larry Buiter Sunset Playboys

Ring Lost from 1968 VIS at North Main

A 1968 Robert E. Lee High School class ring with initials VIS was lost on North Main Saturday. Anyone who finds it is asked to call 472-4661.

North Main

Three Teens Arrested With Beer In Car

Three teenage boys aged 16 14 and 15 were arrested Monday night near Stassi Warehouse on South Main after police found 31 bottles of beer in a car trunk. The beer was linked to two cases stolen last weekend from the same warehouse with a further three cases reported stolen July 27. The youths were seen in the weeds behind the warehouse prior to arrest and were charged with minor in possession in Judge Barney Ward's court.

Texas and Commerce Forn Stassi South Main Main Barney Ward Ion Court

Baytonian Hurt In Two-Car Crash

Roger C. Young, 24, of 406 Alva, suffered minor injuries in a two car wreck at 4 46 p m Monday at North Main and Park. A Baytown Ambulance Service vehicle took Young to Gulf Coast Hospital. He was southbound on North Main after pulling out from a private driveway. His car collided with one driven by Mrs Sheryl Lynn Allen, 19, of Highlands. Patrolman Jimmy Brown, the investigating officer, charged Mrs Allen with having no operator s license. Young was charged with pe gatigent collision.

Roger C. Young Alva North Main and Park Baytown Young Gulf ‘Coast Hospital North Main Sheryl Lynn Allen Highlands Jimmy Brown Allen

Boys Break Into Drink Machine At REL High

Two youths aged 13 and 16 were interrupted during a soda machine break in the Robert E. Lee High School faculty lounge. Baytown officers said the boys had about 8 cents and confessed to a prior REL break in two weeks earlier. One suspect was later arrested on a shoplifting charge.

Robert E. Lee High School Baytown REL

Seaman Robert L. Robertson Serves Aboard USS Princeton

Vietnam duty report notes Seaman Robert L. Robertson United States Navy son of Mr and Mrs Robert L Robertson of 2309 Allen Lane serving aboard the amphibious assault carrier USS Princeton off the coast of South Vietnam.

Vietnam Robert L. Roberson United States Navy Allen Lane Princeton South Vietnam

Eight Charged in Gaming Raid at Blue Ram

Police raided the Blue Ram in Oak Addition at 4 15 p m Monday arresting eight men charged with gaming. The men paid fines and were released. Names include Leroy Montgomery A G White Sohnny O Hart Clarence Amos Robert Montgomery RC Hooper Lonnie Hooper Clifton Converson. Detectives A W Henscey and Wayne Clepper made the arrest after a complaint at the station.

Oak Addition Leroy Montgomery Og: White Sohnny O’hart Clarence Amos Robert Montgomery RC. Hooper Lonnie Hooper Clifton Converson A. W. Henscey Wayne Clepper

Mail Carrier Reports Purse Missing During Deliveries

Charlotte H. McIlwain, a mail carrier, told police her white straw purse was stolen from her mail truck during deliveries between 4 p.m. Monday. The purse contained $13 and a transistor radio worth $15. Total value cited as $28. Patrolman M. Gaskey said the location of the truck and time of theft are unknown. she kept the purse hanging inside the vehicle.

Charlotte H. Mciiwain M.gaskey

Valuations Board Proposes Rotating Membership Plan

A report by Wilton A. Roper and the 1968 board of equalization recommends a rotating board of equalization. They propose three members with unequal terms three five and one year and then three year terms for future appointees. The goal is continuity with a planned assessment program.

Board of Equalization Wilton A. Roper W. A. McElhannon van Jefé TF. Fanner Board

Baytown Community Events and Local News

Public film on black power shown at Roseland Park pavilion at 3 30 pm Friday sponsored by Baytown citizens group. Commissioners rejected Harris County Young Democrats meeting request citing open meeting concerns. Square Dance Club meets 8 pm Wednesday at Citi pres National Bank. MCA Football Clinic seeks players ages six to fourteen with fees 3 members 5 non members. YMCA trip Sunday to Astroworld and Astrodome cost 5 for members 6 25 non members. State Senator Chet Brooks to speak at La Porte Chamber lunch at Angel's Restaurant covering East Harris County issues. Tool worth 351 stolen from John Wiesner Paint and Body Shops between Friday and Monday night.

Roseland Park Pavilion Baytown Brooks Chet Brooks Pasadena la Porte-Bayshore John Wiesner North Main Sterling

Traffic Deaths Rise to Four in Baytown Year

Baytown police report four traffic fatalities for 1963 up from earlier months. Martin Sorvia died Friday from injuries from a July crash that killed two other men. The year began with a motorcycle death on May 10. Six total deaths were recorded in 1967 within city limits, including two pedestrians and a motorscooter victim.

Martin’ Sorvia Baytown Sorcolla

Hospital Notes List New Arrivals and Rooms

New arrivals include Mr and Mrs Michael R Len non at 34 Minds with a daughter born August 5 at Gulf Coast. Mr and Mrs Glenn Dicker of Highlands welcomed a daughter in the same notes. Other patients listed include Eva Dell Van Wright Crosby Room 124 Sandra Elaine Casey Sunset Room 129 Eva Mae Frankland Anahuac Room 106 P Hughes N Reddell Room 715 Joyce Adelle Bliss Cosby Room 105 Orietta Marie Brown Deer Park Room 155 Pete Ulrich Mont Belvieu Room 10L.

Eva Dell van Wright Op Crosby Sandra Elaine Casey Sunset Eva Mae Frankland Anahuac A. P. Hughes N. Reddell Joyce Adelle Bliss Cosby Orietta Marie Brown Deer. Park Pete Ulrich Mont Belvieu

Wallace Barbecue Ladies Rally at Galveston Park

Wallace will sponsor an old-fashioned barbecue and political rally Sunday at Galveston County Park on the old Galveston Highway. Barbecue served from 1 to 3 p.m. Johnny Williams and Mickey Gilley will entertain. Fickets available from B. B. Williams at 427-5110.

Wallace Galveston County Galveston Highway Johnny, Williams Mickey Gilley B. B.williams

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