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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1961
Page
1
Neighbors in Brownwood slowly rebuild after Hurricane Carla. Many live in one room or in trailers while awaiting insurance settlements and loan approvals. Residents plan group action against slow-paying insurers as they face ongoing damage and uncertainty with deadlines looming.
Cedar Bayou Junior High hosts a 7 30 to 10 p m evening event at the Cedar Bayou gym. A regular San Jacinto Building Association meeting follows the council session at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Army SGT Joel R Wood, son of Roy L Wood, served with the 8th Infantry Division during Exercise Main Barge in central Germany. Dr Wells of 21 Ferguson reported two toy banks stolen from his home. Yale Bazaar in East Harris County today at First Presbyterian Church runs until 6 p m. San Jacinto College Board of Trustees to meet at 7 30 p m Monday. Pasadena State Bank directors meeting held as well.
Joe Ayler scored his second hole-in-one at Goose Creek Cantry Club Friday, coming on the third hole with a five iron. His first ace occurred about two months ago on the seventh hole. Ayler, who jokes he is a “he sinner” since starting last May, played with James Wwillenberg and Fisher Meftagh. Friday’s round was 42.
Weekend outlook: fair and warmer with good outdoor conditions. Tides at Galveston Sunday high at 12 38 PM and 1 56 PM and low at 7 28 AM and 7 4 PM. Highs on Monday near 8 13 PM and 7 45 AM with varying tides.
Cedar Bayou Parents Night seeks recipes from Mrs. Sonnenberg who made coconut ball cookies. Nick Himel recalled to Fort Polk. Local residents work for Goodfellows. Henderson family relocated after a recent fire to 104 EF Hummicutt. Phyllis Walters attends Houston opera. Gloves found at ESA Style Show may belong to Mrs Chambers at Community House. 2019 Cedar Bayou Road operating as usual.
Culver leads Welch in the Houston mayoral race as the third campaign for both candidates continues. Analysts note Culver has previously run twice and remains ahead as votes proceed.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday for Obe Dive Echols 78 of 219 Arbor Baytown who died Friday in a Galveston hospital. A native of Mexia he moved to Baytown in 1920 and worked as a pipe line operator at Humble Baytown Refining Co until retirement in 195. Services at Wooster Baptist Church with Rev Grady Allison officiating. Burial Magnolia Cemetery Dayton. Echols survived by his widow three daughters two sons and ten grandchildren. Absentee votes near 1200 by Friday hint at heavy turnout Tuesday.
More than 1,000 parents attended Robert E. Lee High School Parents Night to tour classes with their children. Principal Holly McLemore welcomed guests as teachers and staff introduced administrators and student leaders. A color ritual highlighted student daily routines while refreshments followed in the cafeteria.
Baytown officials press Houston Natural Gas Co. for details before deciding on a proposed rate increase. Manager Harry Massey aims to raise residential and small commercial bills by about 95 cents monthly. Council members urge broader information, including operating rules beyond the service area, and a fuller financial review before the December 14 meeting.
Our World Today reports Enos the astrochimp is used to illustrate potential dangers of orbital flight for humans. The piece notes flash lighting and geometric symbols prompt fears about manned space travel.
Baytown bankers predict no immediate rise in savings deposits despite Federal Reserve and FDIC approval of a four percent cap. Bank presidents, including W. T. Busch and John C. Echols, expect gradual moves, with rises likely first in metropolitan areas and for mortgages. The 4 percent ceiling applies to time and savings deposits one year or longer. shorter terms unchanged. Commercial banks remain FDIC insured. savings institutions have favored higher rates, boosting deposits from 22.8 billion to about 68 to 93 billion since 1953.
Goodfellows cartons placed in Baytown shops await donations to fund 1000 child gift bags. Girls Sports Association of Robert E. Lee High School will collect the proceeds before Christmas. About 1000 kids to be aided, requiring at least 2000 dollars to cover packing, delivery and related needs.
AUSTIN AP Gov Price Daniel sets a January 3 start for a third special session to bring banks under the escheat enforcement law. The move aims to recover abandoned funds and protect deposits of missing owners and heirs, with provisions for using diligent search and public notices. Additional topics may include farm-to-market issues and construction matters after studies progress.
Humble Oil and Refining Co. seeks permission to dredge a 60 foot wide six foot deep channel at mean low tide in Tabbs Bay near Hoe Island. The project is connected to ongoing dredging in Black Duck Bay as part of Baytown area work.
In McComb Mississippi a bid to enjoin CORE followed attacks on visiting newsmen after six Freedom Riders desegregated the Greyhound terminal under police guard. Photographer Ford Kaufman and Life and Time staff were assaulted. journalists pursued jobs amid hostile crowds as CORE planned further trips in New Orleans and Washington. Local officials pledged to enforce interstate ruling while noting police efforts.
Twenty Baytown area men join the Army with basic training assignments after departing for Houston. Named inductees include Donald Ernest Reasoner James Doyle Avandr Donald Ray Stevenson Robert Bradbury Charles J Grigsbys Bryan Date Vanier Cartes Robert Berkley Leonard C Newr sadies Morris Ginsel Jerry W Redden Og ward Brooks Jr James Elton Jones Melton Leroy Dudley Raymond Preslevandt James Moniwoe As sery James David Patterson Cecil Dan Sullis Jodo Rostolph Beirne.
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