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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1962

Page

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Sun Spots Golf Arrangements Absentee Voting

Community events mix golf course arrangements and absentee voting. Details on participation, start times, and ticket sales appear amid notices from city offices and local organizations including the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Lee College. The Sun notes schedule changes and phone contacts for arrangements.

Goose Creek City Hall Eagles Order of Eagles Fdr N.1 Dan Stallworth Chuck Connors The Blue Nights

Police deny Rhode Island questioning ex convict in Plymouth mail truck heist

AP bulletin says Rhode Island State Policy denied a report they questioned an ex convict who claimed to know the robbers of 1.5 million from a Plymouth mail truck. Lt. Peter O'Connell said three men were questioned, no one is being pressed at present, and Providence BR1 reports 12 men questioned Thursday were released.

Robton Rhode Island Plymouth Peter O’connell Providence BR. 1

Senate hearing ends after Symington accuses Humphrey

Washington AP report on a Senate stockpiling probe hearing where Senator Symington accuses Humphrey of insulting the Senate and political motivation behind the nickel contract inquiry. The session adjourns as further questioning is delayed and a 10 page rebuttal statement is read by Symington.

Washington Humphrey Treasury Georgements Humphry Stuart Symington Dma Symington Senate Cleveland Ohio Maay Svirateu Eisenhower U.S. Senate M. A. Hanna Co Sam Pmuli Dwight D. Eisenhower Subcommittee

Weather And Tides: Clear to warm with possible showers

Weather and tides forecast clear to partly cloudy and warm through Saturday with scattered showers. Galveston tides expected high at 6 30 a m and low at 12 05 p m with nearby indicators showing similar patterns.

Galveston Wil Pe

Local Notes Mix People Places And Pet Bite Case

Dennis Johnson may need rabies shots after a reddish brown dog bit him on North Second Street. The owner is being sought and urged to contact 6:00 PM or the police. Several local residents are mentioned with travel visits and awards from the University of Houston and Gulf Coast Hospital.

Dennis Johnson William D. Johnson E. Aron Dennis North Second Street Johnsons Helen Guerard Hosea Smith James White Missouri Eldon Stone Highlands Minois Sherrill Hooks Crosby University of Houston Aline Sheffield Gulf Coast Hospital Mrs Jr. Sheffield Seat Tint Coast Preston Pembergrass Cleveland Tenn Nancy Helen Hefner Mac “ Mack Enood

Baytown Elementary School Offered For Sale To Refinery

Baytown trustees approved offering the vacated Baytown Elementary School and its property for sale to Humble Oi and Refining Co s Baytown Refinery. No price was set and Supt George Gentry was instructed to write to plant manager H H Meier with the offer.

Baytown Humble Oi and Refining Co George Gentry H. H. Meier

Crosby Rodeo Act Gets Big Applause

Crosby rodeo fans packed the stands as a monkey on a buffalo and a staged Alamo era coach act entertained the crowd. More than 3,000 people passed through fair gates as various acts including a balking buffalo drew cheers. City officials approved district sports broadcasts, out-of-town football attendance, and policy on purchases over 1,000 dollars. Traffic safety measures near schools were requested along with a rain-leak audit for the Lee College library.

Buffalo Crosby Rodeo Tex Tyler Crosby Baytown KWBA Robert FE. Lee Slalgs LO Puny Future Farmers Karl Opryshek Opryshek Gerald Jones Gertrudis Willie Hargrave Ser Crosby Market Street San Jacinto Elementary Oak Street Carver Lowell Lammers New Lee College Library

Masonic Rites Saturday Knights Templar Chief Coming Here

WM. Jack Hefner grand commander of Texas Knights Templars will visit Kenedy Commandery No 61 in Baytown Saturday to confer the Order of the Temple on 10 candidates who just completed Royal Arch Masonic work. He will be joined by state officers and local officers in a 1 p.m. ceremony at Goose Creek Masonic Hall followed by a 5 p.m. dinner hosted by Baytown Chapter Social Order of Be eacon.

Jack Hefner Texas Knights Templars Kenedy Commandery No. 61 Baytown Order of the Temple Royal Arch Hetner Harry Tuer Recorder of Texas Arch Daling Nat Pace J. T. Sanders Kaplan H. Andrew Dallas Magnolia Petroleum Co Mobil Oil Co Dallas Commandery No. 6 Hefner Standard J.C. McCaleb Sword Harry Whitmore W. H.englehardt Sentinel

Drivers Tests Slowed By Manpower Shortage in Baytown

Capt Neal of the Texas Department of Public Safety cited a summer staffing shortage delaying driver license examinations in Baytown. With only about 30 tests possible daily and many applicants, tests remain delayed until a new patrolman completes training in mid September. Tests can be taken at Houston 3002 Driver on weekdays.

Baytown Capt M. FE Texas Department of Public Safety Houston Neal Gene Fagula

Mrs Finkbine Granted Sweden Abortion Approval

Sherri Finkbine was told by Sweden's Medical Board she can have an abortion there to end a pregnancy she fears will result in a defective baby. She cried with relief as her husband Robert shared in the emotional moment, praising the doctors for their sympathy.

Stockholm Sweden Sherri Finkbine Weyecarald Arizona Hose Robert Finkhine Alser Royal Medical Board

Barbers Hill OKs Budget and Tax Increase

Barbers Hill trustees approved the 1962-63 budget of 220,853 a slight decrease from 321,162 and a five percent tax rise on assessed value lifting the rate to 1.25 per 100. The district cites higher prices and lower income for cafeteria hikes and plans for new band unit forms this fall. Portis to teach seventh and eighth grade math, joining seven other teachers.

Barbers Hill School Board Ayn Paugeuse Lester Jackson Mont Belvieu P. A. Portis Baytown Portis Houston

Federal Aid Milk Action Postponed

Federal aid through the surplus milk program was brought before the school board Thursday night but the matter was tabled for further study. After approving a school district budget with a 22 cent tax rate increase Trustee Karl Opryshek moved to enter the program by Sept 1 if possible or by Oct at the latest. Trustee A R Stark asked for a copy of the program before voting and moved it be tabled until the next board meeting.

Karl Opryshek Opryshek Texas Education Agency A. R. Stark Stark Nest Board Bralger Horeezy Troster Knox Beavers

Weather and politics mix in a crowded world

Weather officials monitor a weak eastern Atlantic wave as hurricane hunter planes probe the area. Summer heat eases in Texas with a weak front. Kennedy travels west to view billion-dollar Walter works amid political prospects in three states. McNaimint rejects dependence on space plans amid Soviet Triton fears. Congress moves to reopen disability insurance for WWII and Korean War veterans. McClellan accuses withheld evidence in Extes scheme. Freeman faced with aides’ concerns at Agriculture. Soviet activities and space wing arrival noted. Ambiguous names and garbled lines remain unreadable.

U. S Atlantic Kennedy Walter Works

Policemen Pay Raise Debate At Demos Club

Precinct 100 Democrats Club meeting heard Police Sgt Charles Cowan argue for a 15 a month raise citing 14 percent living-cost rise and Baytown patrol wages under nearby cities. Councilman Hansen, substituting for Mayor, urged parity for other city workers and questioned countywide wage justifications.

Precinct 100 Democrats Club Electricians Hall N. Pruett Charles Cowan C. A Chris) Hansen Cowan Baytown Hiaiston Pasadena Galena Park Deer Park Harris County Hansen AL Clayton

Conservative Raps and County Dem Panels in Harris County

Baytown observer Woody Rose opposed naming campaign strategy committees by Bill Kilgarlin Harris County Democratic chairman. The first committee included V. V. Ramsey Sears McGee Bob Eckhardt Paul Floyd and Herbert E. Shutt. Rose declined a second appointment saying he would not serve unless he supported all ticket items. Kilgarlin defended the panel as weighted with conservatives with five of eight members.

Baytown EH. A Woody) Rose Bill Kilgarlin V. V. (Red) Ramsey Sears McGee Bob Eckhardt Paul Floyd Herbert E. Shutt Rose Rilgartin Kilgariin Harris County Democratic Executive

Government seeks court order to end Huntsville moonshot delay

Washington reports the government plans to seek a federal court order to end the four day work stoppage delaying the moonshot program at Huntsville Alabama. In Laos, five Americans and a Filipino held captive for over a year were released by pro communist forces and greeted by cheering crowds in Vientiane. The released include Maj. Lawrence Bailey John McMorrow John Shore Dr Lt Orville Ballenger NBC cameraman Grant Wolfkilit and Lorenzo Frigillana.

Washington Hitchit Huntsville Ala Vientiane Laos Pathet Lao Phone Des Charres Maj Lawrence Bailey Laurel G. 5 dJohn McMorrow Brooklyn N.Y John Shore Galloway, Fenn Orvidle Ballenger Columbus Ohio NBC Camerman

Board Approves Budget In 4 3 Vote For 1962 53 Plans

The board of trustees approved school and college district budgets totaling 6.6 million with a 22 cent tax rate increase, the higher choice over two alternatives. Supt. George Gentry favored the original budgets including a 200 raise for nearly all district employees. Dr. Horeczy cast the deciding vote after a 3 3 tie, with four members voting for the highest budget and three against. The 1962 53 school district budget is 5,716,437.68 and junior college budget 891,108.53.

Board of George Gentry Gentry Joe T. Horeczy Karl Opryshek Horeczy William H. Bridges Knox T. Beavers Clifton A. Adams A. R. Stark Opryshek Dr. L. D. Victory Stark Beavers

Baytown appoints fulltime head of special education

John Woodard has been named head of special education in Baytown schools the first fulltime supervisor for the program. The veteran educator joins from Houston where he supervised rehabilitation for the TEA covering Houston Galveston and Beaumont. Also joining are nine teachers and new staff such as Louise Stiles and Maudine Raynor who bring extensive experience in cerebral palsy and trainable retarded populations.

Baytown John Woodard Houston Texas Education Agency Galveston Beaumont Woodard All Yes University of Houston North Texas State College Denton East Texas State Teachers College Commerce Wesley College Greenville Southern Methodist University Quitman Tex Wood County Bristol Park Springs Slidell Decatur County Stiles East Central State Teachers College Ada Okla Lee College Maudine Ray‘mor Sam Howston State Teachers College Mktway Raynor Pope Mehde Lote

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Baytonians John Guemple Sun Guemple Theresa Dugas Rice Willow Rice REL Robert E. Lee High School Waller’ Rundell Garennie George F. Gaiennie Peoples State Bank San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Kiwanis C. M. Floyd West Baytown Kiwanis Club Rebel Inn M. W. Morgan Bulletin Humphrey States Prescott Bush Phrey United States Greater Baytown E. L. Horton E. Adone E. V. (Gene) Mater Connie Migourik C. E. Starkey Lazy Lane Opal Ormsbee Grantham C. N. Adams Buttle Belt Road Alma B. Vaughn W. Humble Baytown Elementary School Frances R. Hardgrave Horace Mann Gene Bosse Martha A. Gaines Baytown Junior High Fredda L. Crider Pauline Curtis Knights Templar Jack Wefner Mally Barbers Hill W. C Wood Pish Robert McNaimint Hill John McClellan Billie Sol Agriculure Orville TL Freeman Amitian Nikalayev Pavel Popovich Preston Orl Demos Dem Board Oksection Blue Beathard
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