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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1963
Page
2
A garbled hospital admissions list shows names and room numbers for patients at Gulf Coast and surrounding wards. Notable entries include Mrs Harold P Rouse Mrs Joan Martin Road Joe Rodriguez and Mrs Pearl Harrington among many others with scattered room assignments and addresses.
Briscoe won a stay in the Fifth Circuit allowing appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in the 1961 pistol slaying case of Leslie Douglas 25 and Carolyn Ann 20. The 1964 Fifth Circuit reversal led to release orders, delayed by new rulings as Briscoe prepares to argue to uphold the original death penalty.
President Kennedy may tour the West in October to showcase conservation efforts and wilderness areas from Grand Coulee Dam in Washington to Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona. The plan, still unconfirmed, could include California and Utah, with state ceremonies and a Grand Canyon visit possible. Interior Secretary Udall and Senator Anderson are expected to accompany him.
Crosby School District approves a $474,613.14 budget with tax increases and sets a hearing for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building. The meeting covered salary raises for teachers, principals, and staff, plus bids on a water well and equipment, with several personnel moves and budget amendments.
Britain faces a circus of charges amid the Great Train Robbery inquiry as Yard chiefs trace inside information to Kang. Scotland lists 19 wanted persons while Cuba reports shelling of a north coast industrial plant. New York City dispatches note McClellan’s committee interview at Ft Monmouth with Joseph Valuchi and aides.
Baytown Optimist Club held Appreciation Night with about 195 attendees. The Humble Club White Sox won first in the sophomore league while Lions Cruy Cubs took second. Long Eagle s and Scarborough Red Sox led the senior league. Individual honors went to Gaylon Smith and Ricky Burch for pitching, withGeorge Rincon and Charles Hendricks named batting champions.
Barbers Hill schools begin registration this week ahead of the September 3 start. Freshmen register Monday and Tuesday, sophomores Wednesday and Thursday, juniors Friday and next Monday August 26, elementary August 30. About 490 students expected with 165 in high school and 325 in elementary. The district uses an eight four grade system combining elementary and high school.
Mr and Mrs Clarence L Paul announce the birth of son James Lester on August at Gulf Coast Hospital. He weighed eight pounds fourteen ounces. James Lester has a sister Ruth Ann four. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs L H Paul of Houston and Mr and Mrs A J Warmer of Orange.
Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Peterson of 1900 Oregon are first time parents to son Michael Lin born Saturday at Baytown Hospital weighing seven pounds six ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hedger and Mrs. Earl Waight. The family includes sisters Dena Rene and Doxcy R. Hedger. Meanwhile a fire on Jones Road in McNair damaged a home and destroyed a garage after trash burning. Firefighters from McNair and Highlands saved the main house at 7223 Jones Road. nearby structures sustained damage valued near $700. No injuries reported. The incident occurred around 3:45 a.m. Tuesday and involved authorities from United States Public Health Hospital in Galveston and Coast Guard services.
Mrs J G Buehler will read First signal transmitted by wire during a story hour from 10:20 to 11:20 a.m. on Thursday at Wooster Library on Bayway Drive amid a program noting telegraph history.
Channelview Hospital notes list admissions including Margaret Wallace Marilou Smith James Dees Kim Muhn Jarrett Harris David Funk Judy Roderick Eugene Martin Barbara Ann Martin Katherine Hartman Darma Willoughby Brenton Walker Davalett Street June Moehwity Cornelia Johnston Channelview Marjorie Rutledge Highlands. Dismissals include Patricia Stephens Shirley Cris William Orland Donna Kay Turman Barbara Murray Nell Houston Chan
Gander football fans may pick up options on season tickets at the administration building and athletic office from 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays and until noon Saturdays. Season tickets cost $6.25 for five home games.
Funeral services for Joseph Anton Prosek 81 of Crosby were set for Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Earthman Highlands Jenepel Mortuary with a rosary at 7 0 p m Tuesday at Berthmen High Lanes Chapel. Burial followed in Crosby Catholic Cemetery. Prosek a Crosby resident and World War II veteran was a painter and carpenter and a member of American Legion Post 452. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs John Prasek of Crosby and several siblings. Funeral arrangements were provided by local churches and funeral homes as listed in the notice.
The Story Hour will be led by the Women of the Service League at 10 am Tuesday in Sterling Municipal Library. All children aged 6 to 9 are invited to attend.
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