Rough Riders voice section meeting at Civic Center
Rough Riders BAYTOWN ROUGH Riders meet at 7 30 p m Friday at the Civic Center for the officers section. BAYTOWN AREA Parents Without Partners holds a social at Roseland Park Pavilion at 7 30 p m Friday with games and fun for eligible parents. Bring games and snacks. Call 426 2060 or 497 2927 after 5 30 p.m.
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Rough Riders
Baytown Rough Riders
Civic Center
Baytown Area
Roseland Park Pavillion
Atheist Case Dismissed Over Space Prayer Lawsuit
A US district court in Austin tossed out Madalyn Murray O Hair's suit to bar astronauts from praying and reading the Bible aloud in space. Judge Jack Roberts granted the government's motion to dismiss, finding no valid cause of action.
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Austin
Madalyn Murray O'Hair
Jack Roberts
O’hair
Drinks on the House at Brunson Theater
Rufus Honeycutt, Brunson Theater manager, announces free bottled Ozarka water on Wednesday due to city water concerns. The promotion coincides with a weeklong run of Don't Drink the Water starring Jackie Gleason and Estelle Parsons, adding a playful nod to the upcoming show.
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Brunson Theater
Rufus Honeycutt
Honeycutt
Baytown City
Brunson
Jackie Gleason
Estelle ‘Parsons
Gleason
Rufus
Referendum on rail yard slated in La Porte
The La Porte City Commission set a January 10 referendum on building a railroad and freight yard on the city east side. Petitions signed by 296 residents protested the project prompting the vote.
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Houston
la Porte City
Theft and Vandalism Reported by Baytown Police
Baytown police investigated a theft at Pepco Electric Co. reporting about 60 pounds of scrap copper stolen after a hole was dug under a fence. A pellet gun shattered four window panes at Robert E. Lee High School, with eggs thrown at doors and nearly $100 damage.
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Baytown
Pepco Electric Co
Lee Drive
Pepco
Robert
Building Bridges new Crosby PTA project
Crosby Parent-Teacher Association launches a new parent and family life education course titled Building Bridges following its Florence Danforth Award win for outstanding achievement in parent and family life education. The program aims to strengthen family and community ties through guided sessions and practical skills.
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Crosby (Sp
Florence Danforth
Crosby
Fesepetatens
Danforth
Wilbert Petters
W.E. Bailess
PAFLE
Danforth Award eyed in Harris County Water District election
Channelview Harris County Water District 21 election set for January 13 to fill three board seats. Candidates must file by December 19. Absentee voting allowed. election officers include Presiding judge Mrs Al Donohoe and assistants. Voting at the Ridlon Street fire station.
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William J. Bowen
Austin
Danforth
J. B. Bowers
Bowers
Catherine Hamilton
District 21
Market Street
al Donohoe
A. A. Underwood
John Mertin
Jack Hayes
C. O. Butler
Ridlon Street
Harris County Tax Roll Rises by 452 Million
Harris County Tax Assessor Carl Smith reports a 1969 tax roll increase of 452 million, with 191 million added by a new rate set by the Commissioners Court. The 1969 assessed valuation reached 3,054,055,178, up from 2,602,193,251. last year’s rate was 2.04 per 100 with 20 percent valuation, this year 1.99 per 100 with 22 percent valuation. Smith said the rise surprised him.
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Houston
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Smith
Harris County
Commissioners Court
Judge Sets Guidelines For Student Hair Style
In Houston district court Judge Singleton outlined guidelines after Bellaire High School faced a suit by Ricky Crawford, a 17 year old student, alleging restrictions on long hair and beards. The judge indicated bans must serve health welfare morals or discipline and noted Crawford has been attending classes since the case began. The ruling also touched on a San Jacinto College case about beard bans and stressed state access to public education requires substantial justification.
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Houston
U.S
John V
Singleton Jr
Bellaire High
Singleton
Sanj
Jacinta College
Crawford
San Jacinto College I
Bellaire High School
Ricky Crawford
McGregor Re‑elected President of Baytown Fire Department
W B McGregor was installed for a sixth term as president of the Baytown Volunteer Fire Department with L M Oliver as vice president Tom Drummond serves as secretary treasurer Gilbert Coren s chief Jack Pennington first assistant chief and Thomas Lloyd second assistant chief Trustees are J J Boutin Richard Muckleroy and Reuben Garza Outgoing secretary Gordon Johnson received thanks for his service at the installation ceremony and McGregor praised faithful readership and work during prior years.
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Ozarka
Ozarks
Decker
Jerry Gross
Nicholas Demetroules
Ecesent
Marie Liljedahl
Clay Pitts
Robert Brandt
Donald Dennis
Inskafilm
Cinemation Industries
Joose
Jelvis Presley
Mary Tyler Moore
Universal Picture
Leid
Cher
Tovor Barbara Stephen
London Whittaker
American International Plus
Mimieu
Pilreeas Jones
ATE Co
CV Water District
Office Outfitters
Matheme's
Pearce Ave
Aviown
Texas
Flaa
Magnavox
Rae
Cid
Dery
Gene
Mer
Dairy Queen Watch
Market & Decker
Bayway
Ehoulonr
Fiche
Wait Colson Satsaor
Sitoe Puis Poa
Steet Meekr
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