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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1960
Page
3
Mary Slater told police details of a fatal encounter on a lonely seven mile road north of Carsonville. She described a thief emerging from the bushes, threatening Ed Slater with a pipe, and the ensuing struggle that ended with Ed mortally injured and the thief taking his wallet.
Frank Grimes, longtime Abi en Reporter News editor since 1919 and 1914 joiner, was hospitalized after a May pneumonia attack. Known for thousands of editorials and a 1956 Frank Grimes Day, he is 68 and receiving care at the McKnight tuberculosis sanatorium near Angelo.
Houston AP reports a broad rebranding of U.S. service stations as Magnolia Petroleum Carter Oil General Petroleum Esso Standards Oklahoma Oil Utah Oil Refining and others change names to unify branding. Mobil and Humble expand reach. American Oil operates in 46 states while Standard Oil divisions restructure to cut costs and improve competition.
North Texas Producers Association grew from a debt ridden group to an asset rich cooperative. From 20 dairymen in 1949 to 2,700 members, with two processing plants and 150 trucks. The co op oversees milk collection, testing, and marketing, facing market overproduction and seeking stable prices through federal orders. President J W Woodman notes rising production and fluctuating Class One milk prices impacting members financially.
Fort Worth AP report states Ken Knopp of Austin, advertising exhibits manager for the Texas Medical Association, napped in his hotel room when a theft occurred. A sneak thief rifled through the room taking his shoes and socks while other valuables remained untouched.
Mrs Bo Watson was the guest of honor at a baby shower held Thursday night in the Community House. Organizers included Mrs Joe McShan Mrs Joe Atkinson Mrs Port Allman Mrs John Smith Miss Sandra King and Mrs Pakart Hondas. Knopp described a confusing night as a thief emptied a room hotel staff could not assist with. He wandered the lobby barefoot to reach a nearby shoe store and recover what was stolen.
The NTPA cooperative in Texas explores photographing drunken men to document misbehavior under federal milk orders dating from 1937. Volunteers from North Texas to the Panhandle assist law enforcement and families, with a Soviet angle noted in a London AP report.
Baytown group attends El Campo tea honoring Miss Loretta Knebel newly elected State Bard Regent of The Catholic Daughters of America. Baytown attendees include Mrs F L Abbott Mrs E H Dommert and Mrs F L Jabert. Holy Name Society hymn practice set 5 30 p m Saturday with Mass procession and 7 15 a m Sunday services followed by breakfast and officer installation. Catholic Youth Organization installs officers Sunday at 7 30 p m with banquet at Rebel Inn 90 reservations. Benediction after 11 a m Mass. infant baptisms at 3 p m Sundays by prior Wednesday arrangements.
Johnny Odom son of Mrs J T Endetli attends classes at the University of Mexico in Mexico City this summer. He notes Spanish instruction and two Englishless professors yet praises clear Spanish. He describes televised bullfights and visits Taxco market with other American students, boarding with staff who spoke no English. Odom plans to return to Law this fall to teach Spanish at Bayou Junior High School.
Trinity Episcopal Church schedules a Christ life film at 9 45 am after an 8 am communion service. Sermons at 9 15 and 1 am feature Rev Michael P Thompson overseeing all services with lay readers and acolytes named. Greater St John’s Baptist to host a Christian program at 3 pm. Mon night a play at Zion Baptist with awards and Junior League meetings also listed.
The Official Board of St Mark's Methodist Church will meet after the 7 p.m. service Sunday with W C Jones as chairman. Music will be provided by the Men's Choir with James Earl Colley as guest soloist. Dr Wayne McCleskey will preach two sermons and conduct services. Ed Griffith and Second Sunday Singers perform, with choirs and soloists listed. Sunday School sessions begin at 9:45 a.m. with Vernon Goodwin and Ray French directing.
Miss Mildred Kendrick and Joe F. Sandlin have completed plans for their wedding set for Sept 30 at the First Methodist Church in Anahuac. Miss Kendrick is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kendrick. Sandlin, son of Mr and Mrs J H Sandlin, is an attorney at law in Anahuac.
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