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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1969
Page
1
Baytown civil defense director Pletcher Hickerson urged residents to prepare for Hurricane Camille as a precaution. He warned tides could threaten Baytown if the hurricane comes within 400 miles, with danger extending to Brownsville if east of Lake Charles.
Ninth grade orientation set for 7 30 p m Tuesday at Robert E Lee High School auditorium invites parents and newcomers. Rehearsals at 8 30 p m Friday at Memorial Baptist Church. UT Baytown BBA candidates Sandra Greene Sammy Hance and Ernie Jackson Tart named for Aug 26 UT summer session. Cedar Bayou Junior School summer band practice starts Aug 23 with schedules for eighth seventh and sixth grades.
The Ed SingletonS visit follows a summer in Sweden, with Pat praising Baytown despite August heat. A striking Atlantic flight revealed an Arctic ice floe below, described as fantastically beautiful. Ed photographed the journey while Hobart Isaock recalls ordering harm burgers in Colorado. Pete Sultig denies stadium rental for the Sterling Lee game at Memorial Stadium this fall. Clemn Lippman family vacations include Kyle at Golf Academy of the South with two trophies and Karen at Praude Ranch with ribbons. They also visited New Orleans for a weekend.
Joe Wayne Rice aged 32 of 2402 Rosille Baytown died after a work accident at Christ Chapel Apostolic Church 206 Pleasant Dr Highlands He was electrocuted while trying to install a water pipe in the attic a helper Mike Eider witnessed the aftermath Funeral services are set for 2 pm Saturday at the church with Rev Johnny Lee Wilbaite officiating Burial will follow at Memory Gardens of Baytown under Paul A Lee Funeral Home Rice leaves a wife Theresa Elizabeth Rice a daughter Angela Paulette Rice a son Joe Wayne Rice Jr his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Rice three brothers Jerry Jane Rice David Charles Rice James Harold Rice and grandmother Mrs Gertie Hodges Pallbearers include Ovie Lee Woods Jr Mike Elder Don Cofer Robert McVea Billy Layne and James W Rice.
Baytown friends continue work on a September 11 dinner honoring Baytown's state representative. Co chairs Dr. James McWilliams of Lee College and Mayor Glen Walker. Over 50 steering committee members named with new appointees awaiting ticket sale calls.
Baytown area forecast calls for cloudy to partly cloudy skies with continued warm temperatures into Saturday. Friday expected in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Morgan's Point tides for Saturday list high tides at 4 19 a m and 3 43 p m and low tides at 5 43 a m and 6 31 p m.
John Norman Collins, 22, is ordered to stand trial on a first degree murder charge in the strangulation death of an Eastern Michigan University freshman. The regional news digest notes political, military and international developments amid a day of storm impacts and policy debates.
Hurricane Camille with winds near 100 mph neared Cuba and posed a threat to Florida and the Florida Keys. Dr. Robert H. Simpson of the National Hurricane Center warned it could intensify or weaken as it moves, with some Keys needing to batten down.
An 18 year old, Alan K. Hoffpauir, was killed early Friday after a street fight near West Main and Carolina and a car driven by Ruth G. McZea struck him. Everett L. Cooper, 24, was seriously injured while Keith C. Sanders, 19, survived. police say no charges were filed as the accident is investigated. Hoffpauir planned to enroll at Lee College and resided at 200 Meadow Drive, Bridge City.
After a 45 minute council meeting and legal opinions, Baytown City Council voted to move the city funds depository from Peoples State Bank to First National on a split vote. Councilman Hullum led the motion. Evans, Mayor Walker, and Lamar Kelley supported it, while Stasney Kroesel and Cannon opposed.
About 2,900 students are expected at Lee College for the first semester starting September 22. Registrar dates run September 17 18 with September 19 for schedule adjustments and a late fee after September 18. First nine weeks end November 14 and exams run January 19 23. Spring holidays March 30 April 3. Commencement May 29.
A new 40 bed fifth floor at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital opens Monday designed around patient needs. Rooms feature electric beds with adjustable height and position, in-room temperature control, and direct access to coffee and juice per physician approval. A micro kitchen aids meals, central nursing station supports rapid care, and staff will shift to ward secretaries as floors modernize.
Baytown City Council unanimously confirmed John B. Wilkinson 58 as police chief to take over September 1 succeeding retiring Blair W. Mann. Wilkinson formerly led Alamogordo New Mexico police and brings 24 years in law enforcement plus FBI academy training. He will be paid 12000 dollars per year with a car allowance and moving expense.
Channelview School District opens three trustees posts in the annual race set for October 4. Incumbents Hershel Tate Position 3 Wanda Martin Position 4 and Billy Neal Position 5 expire with no filings yet. Martin will not seek re election. Filing deadline is 8 pm September 4. Candidates must meet residency and taxpayer criteria and file in the superintendent's office. Absentee voting runs September 15 to 30 in the superintendent's office from 8 am to 4 pm.
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