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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1960
Page
2
A union text urges independence for Humble workers and mentions OCAW in Dermer. It argues that workers gain strength through unity to challenge government and corporate control. It notes several firms offered 5 percent raises, rejected by OCAW for a one year contract without wage reopeners.
The report details the planned northeast route from Wienle to Beaumont and east toward Port Arthur via Highway 1, noting Highway 73 Port Arthur to Wirmie completed in 1935 at 22933 dollars. It cites lack of funds for widening to four lanes and mentions the Port Arthur Houston Highway Association formed in 1926 with officers Cade, Mayes, Cathtiner and others backing the project. The piece emphasizes substantial prior spending and expected long term economic benefits.
Gaynor and Brynner headline a Branson style production with a mix of crime satire and romance. The plot centers on a mobster facing a moneyed kingpin under a chaotic set of schemes. Cast includes notable names and the project ties to high profile producers and sponsors.
Golf tourney pairings are listed for a Sun day event at Nara ae Creek Country Club. The article notes dry weather and a previously postponed affair. Readouts include names like Kate Robert Tucks watt and Veterans of Fore im)tch organizers, with a long schedule from 9 pm to 1:45 pm featuring numerous players and partners.
Sarah FE Taylor 86 of 2703 Fale McNair Station died Thursday night at home Funeral services set at 7 1 p m Saturday Antioch Church McNair and 12 p m Sunday Encampment Building Brookshire Rev Henry Thompson officiating Burial in Brookshire Cemetery Walker and Home Baytown directing Survived by two daughters Estelle Hunter McNair and Orha Mays Davis Brockstore four sons Jessie beans find King Taylor Brookshire grandkids and 27 great grandchildren Pallbearers listed including James Kel vy George Bryant Labor Taylor Robert Lee Berry A M Lawson Eirth Henderson Earl Malone Robert Alexander
Funeral services for Mrs. Oscar Heintschel of Fayetteville Texas mother of three Baytown residents will be at 9 am Monday at St Joseph’s Catholic Church. She died Friday night at her Fayetteville home. Survivors include husband four sons Johnny Frank Raymond Heintschel all of Baytown Louis Heintschel of La Porte one daughter Mrs. Thomas Jerem en of Heastein two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Harris News Roundup reports a 17 year old, Hultin, convicted and life sentenced for stabbing Linda Faye Robie 13. A man identified as John Far is 32 from Humble shot dead beside a Highway 59 car. A Kentucky man near Dayton held for questioning. Sterling Hubbard, Houston bank employee, jailed after forging a signature check of Mayor Lewis Cutter. Probate court expansion and $5000 raise for probate judges. Houston brokers shift from gold bullion orders per federal guidance. W. J. Bown of Houston named president of a Texas Florida pipeline group. Henry Bedell, 25 from Austin, confessed to drug activity after heroin found at police station. Cuban refugees head to Houston area. David V. Strabb, immigration official, involved. Houston Mayor Cutter addresses Wall Street investors about $274 million construction in progress.
Mrs. J. C. Halter, Baytown drive chair man, says current Christmas Seal Campaign needs more donors. Research into respiratory diseases is funded by donations to the Houston Harris County TH Association, with national projects ongoing in Bay County and Texas. Send contributions to Box 7193 in Houston.
In Chicago the Republican chairman urged an honest count as election officials review paper ballots across 906 precincts seeking grounds for an official recount. Kennedy won Illinois by 8,649 votes from nearly 4.6 million cast, with Cook County giving him a narrow edge. Morton, asserting a conspiracy to deny Kennedy, pressed for revised statewide figures while Democrats called for facts.
Barbers Hill School Cafeteria releases the weekly menu for December 5 to 9. Meals include spaghetti with beef, mixed vegetables, and dessert on Monday. hamburger steak and fruit on Tuesday. chicken dish with corn and slaw on Wednesday. pork and vegetables on Thursday. beef stew with rice and salad on Friday, each day served with milk.
Army PFC Wilburn R. Young son of Mr and Mrs James F Legg of 32712 Cedar Bayou Road has been assigned to the 30th Artillery at Fort Bliss Tex He is a 1958 graduate of Merryville High School in Louisiana.
Mr and Mrs Leland B Col ling announce the birth of daughter Trecia Dianne born in Gulf Coast Hospital in November. She weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A E Capps of Baytown and Mr and Mrs S E Collins of Livingston. Trecia Dianne has a sister Tara Dynelle Zyrarsold.
A fragmented wartime style testimony alleges that a woman was tortured to implicate Collins by two sheriffs and two others during a murder case. The witness statement, signed by Collins, is read alongside testimony from Miss Bambs as the state builds its case.
Alsert L. completes eight weeks of advanced training with the Second Armored Division at Fort Hood Texas. His wife Julia and his parents Mr and Mrs Charles C Andersen reside at 511 Schilfing.
Lee College students organize science seminars with 12 to 15 science and math students per group and two sponsoring teachers. Dr. Franklin serves as senior seminar advisor. Mrs. Gerber and Mrs. Hodges sponsor. Carnell advises juniors. Mrs. BaeThe and Miss Obson sponsor. Zer is sophomore advisor. Mae Nelson and Bliss Ela Cline sponsor. High school seminars meet every two months with December senior seminar planned.
GALVESTON Tex AP Prescott Herbert 43 moved to Beaumont two weeks ago from Galveston drowned Friday night when his pickup truck plunged at the Bolivar Galveston ferry landings. His body was recovered around 2 am. He was the sole occupant. Ferries were halted from shortly before 10 pm until 3 30 am today due to underwater obstacle.
County figures Vi Pemsey Wilson Roper and Hargrand head a 30 person Houston delegation flying to Los Angeles and San Francisco to meet NL officials. The group tours Chauver Ravine and Candlestick Park while inspecting Dodgers and Giants sites, departing Houston Thursday noon and returning Saturday afternoon.
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