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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1970
Page
2
Parents and teachers of exceptional children will hold a one day sale at Crant in J.C. Penney Co. on West Texas Street selling Christmas paper and bows all day Saturday.
The Texas Water Quality Board sues Arco Cherifead Co in Houston civil court over alleged San Jacinto River pollution on multiple dates in 1967. The suit seeks penalties after Arco allegedly violated a water permit and failed to comply with permit limits. Plant officials contest the extent of pollution and permit boundaries.
Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Fuer y Raherks of De Queen Arkansas will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen. She was the sister of Mrs. Andrew Beauchamp of 1809 Maryland and sister-in-law of Mrs. Charlie Slagle, Mrs. Cleo Gresham, and Mrs. Loyd Youn, all of Baytown. Her rites were held Wednesday in her home.
The iPioneer Club VMS Bumble Paneer Chi Whi group meets at 7 pm at the Community Center. Officers will be elected as part of the party.
The Retail Merchant's Committee of the Baytown Business and Professional Association will stage the 1970 Christmas Parade at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, starting Albert Thomas Circle and ending at Texas and Third Street. Santa Claus will be featured with candy for children. bands and floats will participate. Organizations wishing to join may call David Sherron or his secretary or write P.O. Box 30.
Baytown worker Charles Webber was buried under roofing shingles in a tide dug while tying water lines for the Spanish Keys Apartment complex off Garth Road. He suffered two broken vertebrae and other injuries, was hospitalized in good condition after transport by Baytown Ambulance Service.
Baytown planning commission will urge the city council to pass a density ordinance setting limits on new dwelling units. Maximum density proposed is 20 apartments per acre, seven for mobile homes, and eight for individually owned town houses. The commission also approved Gene Branse’s plan for an 82 unit apartment project on Bowie Drive.
The Sterling Rodeo Club will sponsor a barbecued chicken dinner from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Baytown fairgrounds. Tickets cost $1.50 and may be purchased from Eli members. A canoe event featuring the rovers is planned from 8 p.m. to midnight with tickets at $1.25.
Baytown council weighs amending the telephone rate ordinance after a hiccup in a utility committee review. Officials consider striking service charges and requiring 90 days notice of changes while preserving city protest rights, with June 40 eyed for potential rate changes in 1972. General Telephone hints at a future overall rate increase if the amendment fails.
Units discussion continues on page two as council weighs purchasing the bayou right of way. Lam mers proposes future easements for a 100 to 120 foot elevated bridge with confined ramps to access bayside apartments, but no assurance of an approach road from Chambers County. Council seeks more time to consult county officials and the Bay town Chamber to gain crossing support ahead of Thursday’s meeting.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Mae Kohltfarber 61 of 2011 Market will be held at 2 pm Friday at Earthman Chapel. She died at home Wednesday after living here 24 years. She was a member of Tyler Chapter of the Eastern Star. Survived by husband Leslie J. Kohltfarber of Baytown and son Randy Kohltfarber of Baytown. Interment at Cedar Crest Cemetery.
County Commissioner W. Ramsey will be invited to discuss Baker Road improvements from Garth to North Main at Thursday’s city council meeting. Mayor Glen Walker aims to have the $176,000 funding earmarked before Ramsey leaves office in January. Turkey Shoot event sponsored by the La Porte Constables and Cattlemen’s Association takes place all day Saturday and Sunday at Besan’s Cafe on Battleground Road. Only shotguns and .22 rifles allowed. shells furnished. proceeds go to the association.
Sun staffer urges a municipal bulletin to circulate ideas among council members while media access is denied. Mayor Walker considers monthly neighborhood meetings. City Manager Voelkel warns extra prep would strain budget reporting. Councilman Kelley defends invited-meeting access and accountability. Baytown Service League to meet Friday at 9 15 a.m. at Mrs Jim Bailey Jr residence.
Installation of new officers to serve in 1971 will highlight the Baytown Shrine Club’s annual banquet Friday at Goose Creek Country Club. A social hour from 6 to 7 p.m. will precede the banquet, and dancing will be held afterward.
Legal notice announces bid solicitations for stadium seating concrete walkways and public address systems by Channel View Independent School District. Proposals due by 4 PM December 15 1970 and bids opened at 7 PM December 15 1970. Contact H M Hamblen at 452 0201 to obtain bid documents.
South Korea reports a MIG jet landed at a field in the south with the pilot stating a desire to defect. This marks the third air force defection since the armistice signed in September 1953, Defense Ministry says. In Los Angeles the Sharon Tate murder trial reveals two twists: a defense attorney’s disappearance and a reappearance of a missing Manson family member surrendering on separate charges.
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