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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1964

Page

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Baytown area notices and events brief

PTA executives from Stephen F. Austin meet at 10 a.m in Mrs Vernon Lambs home and at 2 p.m in Sterling Library led by Mrs M E Kilough. Baytown Kiwanis to hear John Johnson speak on a Caribbean voyage at noon. Fire damages closet at 1133 Beach injuring a resident. LC Loan Fund drive ends July 31 with receipts to Baytown banks. Little Theater to stage Bell Book and Candle for $7 20 per show. 11-year-old Eddy Caughman injured in a tree fall, treated for concussion. Veronis Haynes attending 47th annual Congress of Alpha Tau Omega in Grand Bahama Island, first outside US. Weather partly cloudy warm with scattered showers. tides Galveston high and low times listed.

Veronis Haynes Alaha Tau Omega Grand Bahama Island United States Cincinnati

South Viet Nam Faces Turmoil as Khanh Falters

In Saigon and Da Nang the military rulers stall as protests intensify. Buddhist and student leaders threaten further demonstrations while troops quell riots. Da Nang sees 11 dead, 6 wounded with looting and Catholic shops burned.

Saigon Viet Nam Nguyen Khanh Revolutionary Military Council Khanh da Nang Hue North Viet Nam Triplomats South Viet Nam General Staff Naj Duong van Minh Ngo Dinh Diem Minh

Around Town Highlights and Local Encounters

Kevin Gigout recovers after hospitalization while Ron Webber discusses a 2 percent ticket booth. West on Cotton drives through town as Leslie Little, a Highlands Optimist guest, is recognized for umpiring at a recent baseball tournament. Local residents enjoy coffee and reports include brickbreaking, lawn care, circular deliveries, and a scoutmaster birthday cake event at Boy Scout Troop 83.

Kevin Gigout Ron Webber W. D. Wood M. E. Caughman Dale White Ken Oldham Leslie Little Mighlands Weston Cotton Gladys Talley Tom Chrisley Linda Leonard Twardowski Floyd Barron Don Cartwright Charlie Ramsey Oswald Harmon Dennis Harmon Alton_Collins Babe Crawford James Threadgill Eddy Caughman Dale Haley Davis Teel Dames Paul Lansford Dorothy Peel Bill Reber, Sr Reber

Cleo Aims Far Coast Of Florida

Hurricane Cleo shifted northward toward southeast Florida as gale warnings were issued from Sombrero Light to Fort Lauderdale. Forecasters warned of strengthening winds and dangerous seas with small craft urged to seek safe harbor. The storm, after brushing Cuba, could regain strength over the straits as tracks shifted toward the Bahamas and Miami.

Miami Pla Cleo Florida Eathier Bulteau South Florida Key West Fort. Lauderdale Cuba Florida Straits Cuban Shel Lower Keys Gor Dan Dunn Bimini Bahamas Florida Strait Baid

Connally condemns illegal delegates at Democratic convention

Gov John Connally of Texas blasted Mississippi delegates and illegal tactics at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. He backed a compromise to seat two of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party claimants while noting the dispute could affect party loyalty and President Johnson. Hundreds of Freedom Democrats demonstrated as credentials rows unfolded and some supporters occupied seats.

Texas John Connally Mississippi a_groups Missis Sippi Freedom Maas Connally Enid Atlantic Alabama John Mr Bailey Freedom Democratic Party Tme Freedom Democrats Credentials DEMOS Jurge Roy Hofheinz Houston Domed Wgmphrey

Convention Special Hubert Says Elevator Man

Atlantic City dispatch reports a Negro elevator operator named Clarence at the Shelburne Hotel says Hubert Humphrey will be nominated vice president Wednesday night as Lyndon B. Johnson is given the top spot for the Democrats. Clarence, hired by Secret Service, expects an express route to the senator’s floor after the nomination. He previously worked the Johnson elevator at a UAW convention.

Fred Wakeman Gene McCarthy TERS Atlantic City Clarence Shelburne Hubert “Humphrey Minnesota Lyndon B. Johnson Secret Service Washington Johnson United Auto Workers

Baytown Council Tightens Control Over City Purses

Baytown city council studied the 1961 65 budget totaling 2 963 970 a 3 percent rise over last year The council approved city employe merit raises tied to a new policy requiring council approval for capital expenditures and fulltime civil defense staff The plan to reimburse city hall employees for using city owned cars with a 25 per month allowance was discussed Also proposed earmarking 25 000 for land to locate public buildings including a recreation center and city hall Funeral rites noted for Paul A Lee at Mont Belvieu Baptist with Rev Ronnie Skaggs officiating and earnest money questions for a bond issue to fund the recreation center and city hall addressed

Baytown Aic Civil Defense Organization Fletcher Hickerson Fritz Lanham J. Robert Barnes Lee Liggett Ation Market Street Pam Atjager Paul A. Lee Ronnie Skaggs Mont Bel J Vien Baptist Church Liggett Kenneth E. Bidget

Citizens National Bank Adds Six Drive In Windows

Citizens National Bank announces the addition of six drive in windows to expand services. The new windows will serve customers with improved accessibility and faster transactions at the main branch downtown.

Mont Belvieu Resident 90 Dies Tuesday

Howard Elmer Bagent, 90, of Mont Belvieu died at 2 30 p m Tuesday in a Bay town hospital. A native of Gainsville Ohio he moved to Mont Belvieu last year where he lived until his death. He was a retired factory worker and held membership in local veterans groups. Survived by his wife and two daughters with services pending.

Howard Elmer Bagent Mont Belvieu Baytown Gainsville Ohio

Body to be shipped by rail for graveside Sterling service

The body will be shipped by rail to Sterling Colorado Thursday. Graveside services will be held at 10 am Saturday at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling. Survivors include a son G. El Bagent of Mont Belvieu a daughter Mrs L L Eaton and another Mrs W R Wakelex both of Riverton Wyoming five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Sterling Colo Riverside Cemetery Mont Belvieu L. Li Eaton W. RB. Wakelex Riverton

Highlands Resident Dies At 84

Highlands resident Amanda Elizabeth Emanuel died at her home on Tuesday at 610 N Main Highlands. She was 84. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Earthman Highlands Chapel with Rev. Magness officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. She is survived by two daughters A O Dunaway of Highlands and Myrtle Stockton of Port Lavaca a son Joe R Emanuel of Highlands a sister Mamie Thomas of Corrigan 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her son Weldon Hayes Emanuel died Aug 10 in Baytown.

Amanda Elizabeth Emanuel Myrtle ‘Stockton Port Lavaca Joe R. Emanuel Highlands Mamir Thomas Corrigan Weldon Hayes Fmanuel Baytown

McCarthy leaves Dem vice presidential race

Sen Eugene McCarthy withdraws from the Democratic vice presidential contest preferring Hubert H. Humphrey as his fellow Minnesotan. He says Humphrey appears best qualified for the running mate role. The filing notes include other political and social items from the era.

Eugene McCarthy Hubert HW. Wunphrey Mumphrey

Sun Offers Nine Month College Subscription Deal

The Baytown Sun offers a nine month college subscription rate of 50 for Baytown area students. The program aims to keep students connected to hometown news with daily delivery. To activate the special rate, call the number provided by The Law Office Abby West Pearce.

Baytown Sun Baytown Area Sun

City Youth Killed In Auto Crash

Terry Glyn Tolleson a 15 year old Baytown resident died after a car crash on Massey Tompkins Road he was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Steven Wayne Laird 15 of Wright Blvd Laird lost control struck a utility box and the car overturned Tolleson was pinned and died at Gulf Coast Hospital Laird suffered minor injuries and was released Tolleson survived by his parents a sister and two brothers with several grandparents and aunts and uncles listed Funeral services will be at Cedar Bayou First Church with burial in Cedar Crest Cemetery

Terry Glyn Tolleson Crosby Cedar Bayou Pam Massey Tompkins Steven Wayne ‘Laird Wright Blvd Gilt Laird Tolleson Gulf Coast Ghl Jacinto Methodist Baytown KR. Burns Piist Church Cedar Crest Cemetery Paul A. Lee Leon ‘Tolleson Jodie Sue Tolle David “Leon Tolleson B. H. Flowers Mont Belvieu R P. Tollesen

Accelerated Mosquito Spraying Amid Encephalitis Suspect

Baytown officials led by City Manager Fritz Lanham moved to speed mosquito control as a Baytown woman shows suspected encephalitis. Spraying will be nightly this week, with oil applied to stagnant ponds to kill larvae. Health officials caution children near ponds and spraying crews, while Malathion use is urged with careful handling due to odor and potential danger.

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Mosquito Control Pressed Houston Cases Hit 216

Houston officials pressed mass spraying to curb the encephalitis carrying mosquitoes as 216 suspected cases were reported. Firemen used 5,000 gallons of condensed liquid while helicopters and trucks sprayed ditches and bayous. Health director Dr. Pigford warned rains could swell swarms and raise cases in 7 to 10 days.

Houston Houstont Masquito Lithbock Plainview Lubbock Texarkana C. A. Pigford

Encephalitis basics and transmission overview

Harris County Medical Society issue explains encephalitis as brain inflammation with about 28 types. St Louis type linked to mosquitoes, not human to human, spreading 5 to 12 days after infected bites. symptoms include marked irritability and head discomfort.

Harris County Dawid Schrum St. Louis St. Levi

Bayfonian Child Dies of Leukemia at Eight

Rita Matie Upton lost her battle with leukemia at 6 30 p.m. Tuesday in a Houston hospital. A third grade student at Lamar Elementary, she is survived by parents Harold Cutchins and Mrs. Harold Cutchins, a sister Patricia Ann and three brothers Hamlet Wayne, Jerry, and James, all of Baytown. Grandparents Mrs Annie Cutchins of Panama City Florida and Robert E Stipe Sr of Baytown. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Earthman Chapel with Rev. Weatherly officiating. Burial in Memory Gardens.

Rita ‘Matie Upton Harold Cutchins Garin Road Houston Lamar Patricia Ann Cutchins Hamlet Wayne Cutchins Jerry Cutching James Cutchins Baytown Annie Cutchins Panama City Fla Robert. E. Stipe Sr Earthman Chapel Ed Weatherly Garth Road Baptist Memory Gardens

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