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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1969
Page
2
Ware said flood valves must be installed on the bay side and a storm sewer section is needed between Linwood Street and aitch at 140 Mapleton. He noted a portion of the pipe has never been installed.
Mapleton and nearby streets face flooding with water backing up as tide rises. Residents urge raising street grades by three feet at 40 Mapleton and intersections with Linwood and Milner. Mapleton Milner Bayshore areas need resurfacing. Slough undergrowth and dead trees create ugliness. Council plans to meet Rep. George Bush at Baytown Chamber event to discuss flooding and lighting adequacy amid snakes hazards.
David M. Carter USN husband of Beverly S. Hall of 51918 Little Head earned the Battle Efficiency E as part of the USS Berkeley crew at Long Beach California. The E honors the ship with the top score in competitive exercises.
Business leaders formed Beach Park Board and backed a 3 percent wholesale tax for funds as Galveston aims to rework its island image. An advertising push ran nationwide while Purdy urged a single focused goal and highlighted needed improvements in history, fishing and boating facilities, and the oil refinery. The city’s chamber network praised weekly luncheons and noted five chambers copied the model. Galveston aims to be the sixth.
Morning totals show rainfall around 2 percent above normal with officials reporting widespread downpours. Emergency centers at City Hall and Wooster Fire Station remained open past midnight as residents phoned in weather updates. Rain gauges logged 3.5 to 4.5 inches with more expected. Forecast calls for winds 15 to 25 mph Saturday afternoon, temperatures in the mid 60s Saturday, low 40s Saturday night, and mid 50s Sunday.
A Baytown man was struck on the head with a gallon tub of wine in a Friday argument with a drinking partner. He was treated at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital for injuries on the left side. The suspect said the fight was about money to buy more wine.
Baytown police warn that missing records of stolen items impede burglaries investigations. Detective Robert P. Merchant urges residents and businesses to document all articles and serial numbers, including lawn mowers, and to store lists securely. He also advises secure door locks and having mail collected when away.
Sun Spots Sun Spots items list a Ladies Auxiliary Christmas party at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Community Building with a $1 to $1.25 gift exchange. Candy Stripers meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Gulf Coast Hospital cafeteria. Beta Sigma Phi hosts a Christmas open house 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mrs. Fred Hansen’s home 222 Post Oak. National Secretaries Association meets 6:30 p.m. Monday at Citizens National Bank. Lee College Future Secretaries Association installation follows. Program on grooming and behavior from nine to five by Mrs. Thomas Jahins. Mrs. J. E. Brinkley reports two kittens abandoned. interested buyers may call 422-7830.
J W Mayo 47 of 190 Oakland dies in Houston hospital. Funeral at 2 p.m. Monday Earthman Chapel with Rev Don Shamblin. Mayo longtime Baytown resident and roofing company owner. Survived by widow Willie Mae Mayo son James Allen Mayo mother Bertha Bomer and numerous relatives and grandchildren. Interment San Jacinto Memorial Park. Pallbearers named attend.
A Baytown man, 18 or so, bound for the Navy, reported his car stolen Friday from Bay Plaza parking lot. He left the keys in the vehicle for a few minutes and a coat and cooking ware set valued at 50 were taken with the car.
Police said a man identified as Manuel R. Pease of 4018 Main Street reported the theft Friday. The incident involved an impact wrench and a tire with a total value of 224 dollars.
Grace Methodist Church announces sermons by Rev. Asbury Lenox on Sunday morning and evening. Youth and junior high groups meet, church school classes, nurseries open for infants, afternoon activities begin at 4:30 with youth choir rehearsal, and Wesley Choir practices midweek. December ushers are listed.
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