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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1961

Page

2

McPhail Seeks State House Seat in May Primary

Houston lawyer Wilson McPhail, 31, announced his candidacy for State Representative, Position 8, in the May 5 Democratic Primary. His platform calls for tax restraint, criminal law reforms, tighter traffic safety, and a tourism ad program. McPhail, an Army veteran and UH Law graduate, plans to campaign across the county.

Wilson McPhail Houston Hay McPhail Texas Stephen F. Austin High School Southwestern University University of Houston College of Law Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity Houston Bar Association Texas Bar Association The Houston Land Ien’s Association

Bill Miller seeks reelection to legislature from Houston

Houston native State Rep. W. H. Bill Miller announced Friday he will run again for Position 5 in Harris County. He highlights floor work on the University of Houston state school bill and contends his contingency expenses were lowest among Houston reps while co authoring more bills that passed. Miller cites the Good Samaritan bill and the mental health code as top personal legislation.

W. H Bill) Miller Houston Miller Harris County University of Houston Houston Heights

NASA Eyes Manned Moon Flights by 1970

NASA leaders project a 1962 to 1964 start for two manned craft flights using Atlas Agena and Titan II vehicles from Cape Canaveral with unmanned tests first. Aims include direct or rendezvous lunar missions by 1970, with McDonnell Aircraft as Mercury spacecraft prime contractor and readiness to budget about $500 million for Phase One.

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Fort Bend County assault suspect linked to riverbank death

Fort Bend County Sheriff R L Gatson identified a suspect in a case involving a girl found dead near the Trinity River bank. The assailant reportedly drove the victim to Rosenberg after abducting her, and the attack was disclosed after the victim spoke to her parents. The car was sent to Houston Police crime lab for testing. A witness, Gene Walsh, said the car location differed from his arrival time. The man is described as 150 to 180 pounds with brown eyes, crew cut, brown sport coat, dark pants, white shirt, and a tie. Candied grasshoppers noted as a regional curiosity.

Fort Bend R. L F Tiny Gatson Rosenberg Houston Gene Walsh

Carter drive and assault case linked to wreck

Marie Stewart given a three year term after pleading guilty to driving and assault with a motor vehicle related to a collision. Disturbing details include a car and scooter link, with the defendant’s sentence reflecting the severity of the incident and associated charges.

Marie Stewart Devek

Goodfellow Drive Seeks Gifts For Baytown Bags

The Goodfellow campaign reports Friday donations totaling 67 dollars with several gifts ranging from one to a dollar. About 2,000 dollars are needed to fund 1,000 Goodfellow bags for Baytown, with schools and welfare groups screening recipient lists to prevent duplication.

Goodfellow Drive Chief Goodfellow Goodfellow Baytown Girls, Sports Association Robert E. High School Sports Association Baytown Sun P.O. Box Tex

Former Baytonian promoted to Phillips research role

Bill Crist, a Baytown native and Robert E. Lee High School alumnus, rises from Phillips Chemical Co. quality control engineer in Pasadena to commercial development and market research. He departs this week to Bartlesville Oklahoma to begin the new post. Crist earned a electrical engineering degree and an MBA from Texas A&M. He and his wife and two children Britt and Nancy will relocate to Bartlesville after Mrs. Crist completes her University of Houston studies in June.

Bill Crist Britt Nancy Crist University of Houston Pasadena Bartiette Hills

Hospital Beat and New Arrivals in Baytown Area

Hospital Beat reports Dennis Cernosek in intree IH at Baytown's hospital with a broken leg. W. E. Gunn of Baytown is an X part 3 ee and Leon C. Gilbert and C. Laubotf of Deer Mra. William Grady Anderson Sr. of Mont Belvieu occupy Room 122 with new arrivals Mr and Mrs Robert J Gunn of 1109 Bentucky KY, daughter born December 7 at Gulf C ar. Sess Terry Joseph Tassin of 9307 Wisconsin, daughter born December 8 at San Jacinto.

Dennis Cernosek Utah Intree Baytown’ Hospital W. E. Gunn Baytown Leon C. Gilbert C. Laubotf Deer William Grady Anderson Sr Mont Belvieu Robert J. Gunn Bentucky Dee Gulf Car Sess Terry Joseph Tassin Wisconsin San Jacinto

Man Found Guilty in Absentia and Fined by JP

Aubrey Jones of Shore Drive Hi v a total of 1 ends on cogts after being found guilty in absentia of two charges of drunkenness Justice of the Peace Wal Queen levied the fine. Mc Manus gave oral notice of appeal. Jones was fined 20.50 costs. Peters and Peters bound over to Harris County Grand Jury after theft by false pretenses testimony. Augusta Wallace bound over for driving while intoxicated. Charles Capps faces seven counts of passing forged instruments and was bound over. Leonard Clawson charged with failure to control. Years Analog dismissed. Van Wagner and Townsend theft charges dismissed at assistant district attorney’s request.

Aubrey Jones Niga Shore Drive Justice of the Peace Wal Channelview T. D. McManus Jones Cate Eerie Peters Joy Peters Harris County Grand Jury Albert Augusta Wallace Charles W. Capps Wise Leonard Warren Clawson Han Har Ae Wale Ter Locher Johnny Years Analog

Spirit Is Heart Of Brigadiers Kiwanis Tells Baytown

Baytown Kiwanis Club heard Brigadiers director Betty Jo White and Dr Griffin describe the group as the heart of the school and community. New Kiwanis member Kenneth Irby was inducted by James E. Sherwood, with Keyette and Key Club members noted among attendees.

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William Taylor Williams funeral notice in Baytown area

Funeral services for Mrs. Tommie Taylor Williams of Azalea Lakewoods are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Grace Methodist Church with Rev. Chester R. Steale officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Garden Baytown Cemetery. Survived by one son, one daughter, six grandchildren, a stepmother, two half-brothers, two half-sisters, and several relatives. Funeral arrangements handled by Paul A. Lee Funeral Home.

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