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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1964
Page
2
Mayor Lee Liggtt's weekly report celebrates public response to serve on study committees for Baytown capital needs and a forthcoming bond proposal. It lists committee heads Theo Wilbun and Hall along with chairs for water, sewer, airport, public buildings, parks, finance, and other groups, urging wider citizen participation to refine plans.
In Houston area scouts honored for achieving the Eagle rank at a recognition dinner held at Camp Hudson. Baytown Area Eagles listed include Andrew Seamans David McCallum Hal Parris Keith Mullens Claude Cantrell Dennis Hunt Michael Hare Michael McKee Mark Gage Albert Kelso Charles Strauss Jovi Dunlap Bill Schweitzer Ken Maystorovich Michael Mull Donald Muennink Mark Workman. Main speaker Dr Walter Kerr with sponsors pictured. Two new Eagles unable to attend are Bill Boyd and Walter Ward.
Des Moines AP report quotes Dallas deputy police chief Newton Fisher saying television lights during Oswald's killing and Kennedy coverage hindered officers guarding Oswald. He notes hindsight on motorcade routes and suggests a turn increases target risk. He also recalls prior thoughts on changing Kennedy motorcade routes.
Roy S. Whymer of Baytown completed a technician level electronics course at the Cleveland Institute of Electronics and passed the Ohio radio service examination. He also earned a federal commercial first class license with radar endorsement.
Badgett and Councilman Earl Lively were named to a committee to revise police car specifications. The committee is scheduled to report Thursday night.
Dr A M Jones promoted to senior research chemical engineer at Humble Oil and Refining Co Baytown research center. He conducts process development research on polypropylene and other polymers.
A householder lists no free puppies available. Mrs Joe Holecell offers a female dashchund and clarifies none can be given away. Contact number 597 2098.
A fragmented list of stock names and prices appears, including Allis Chalmers Amer Cyanamid Amer Tel and Tel Anaconda Paramount Chrysler Georgia Pacific Dow Chemical DuPont Gulf Oil Gulf States UK Magnavox Monsanto Phillips Petroleum Royal Dutch Shell Sears Sperry Rand Texaco Texas Eastern Texas Gulf Sulphur Union Carbide US Steel Westinghouse and others. The text reads like a stock quote collage with partial figures and company names rather than a cohesive report.
Baytown issued thirty five building permits in November with an estimated total construction value of 355 925. The month showed 10 more permits and 160 160 more dollars than October. Read details list numerous addresses and firms including Buseh Milner Construction Co and W L Jones with a mix of residences offices and remodeling projects.
A humorous gift list with quirky wishes for Santa and holiday items. Highlights include life size diet ready Santa figure, an 18 inch electric back scratcher, filigree toothbrush holder, cozy duster slippers, a long handled shoe buffer, a red felt rug with name, and question mark candles for a birthday cake.
Bond steering group will hear a financial overview by Bob Masterson of Underwood Neuhaus & Co. Theo Wilburn leads as general chairman with Ike Hall as vice chair. Sub-committee chairs and vice chairs remain unconfirmed as Mayor Liggett invites broad Baytown citizen participation. The council seeks broad representation and a free hand for the panel’s study of capital improvements.
Funeral services for Mrs Della Mae Goldman of 3311 Wisconsin will be held at 4 a m Wednesday at Paul U Chenel with Rev Robert Cheek of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Crest Cemetery. A Baytown resident 15 years she died Tuesday in a local hospital. She was a native of Climax Springs Missouri. Survivors include two sisters Miss Alpha Ashe of Boytown and Mrs Emma Holloway of Shawnee Oklahoma and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Alfred Ashe Victor Ashe Gary Ashe Andrew P Page Tommy Oak and Ed Moak.
Walter Reuther 57, president of the United Auto Workers, underwent surgery at Henry Ford Hospital for removal of a small spot on his right lung. An official UAW statement said the spot was successfully removed and described the operation as conservative. Reuther’s condition was reported satisfactory.
Dallas report says Marshelen McDuff, a former Neiman Marcus public relations employee, died Monday. A maid found her body on reporting for work. Police said the death apparently resulted from natural causes.
Ay lear struck and killed Harold Jackson 31 of Alamo as he walked beside the Lower Rio Grande Valley Expressway. The vehicle did not stop.
Medical column lists numerous admissions and new arrivals with names and addresses. Donna Hill Ricky Thompson Charles Pigott J D Hear Clarence Fenley N F Blanscot Cedar Bayou Road San Jacinto Methodist Marvin Hall Kenneth Porter Jerry Maxwell Oscar Ry Pepper Nettie High Ehrhardt La Porte Peggy Thornton Ott Esposito Patricia Parnell Huffman New Arrivals: James Harold Smith Guil lory Grizzle and families report births at San Jacinto and Gulf Coast facilities.
SEDALIA, Mo. AP A female beagle was sent to Washington as a gift for President Johnson after the president's 5 year old beagle Her died. Rev William Freeman, a Baptist minister who raises beagles, said the dog was shipped by air on Monday at the request of E D Hollstein a Rushville Neb lawyer. The dog came with a card from Hollstein's four daughters May Linda Susan and Irene.
Oklahoma City AP reports bull rider Carl Swanson aims to reach Galveston riding a Hereford bull at about T miles per day. The trek began seven months ago at the Canadian border near International Falls Minnesota to promote American beef. Swanson uses a car for hauling and sources feed from farmers along the route.
Timothy Michelson, 22, was booked in Phoenix on suspicion of murdering his twin brother Todd F Michelson in a Los Angeles area apartment. The pair, coowners of Sun Investment and Development, inherited $500,000 from their father. Todd died at Arcadia Methodist Hospital after a .22 rifle discharged twice. Timothy’s account was unclear as investigators questioned his mother Roberta Michelson of El Cajon California and manager Shuey Greenberg.
The Channelview DEZAVALA Elementary School Parent Teacher Association will meet at 7 3 with refreshments served. Members are urged to attend and participate in planning upcoming events and fundraisers.
Police Reserve Baytown will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the Police Station. All members are urged to attend, Reserve Chief Wilton Roper said.
Quick facts describe a U S Savings Bond gift that requires no batteries and minimal assembly. It promises future benefits such as possible college funds or a home, while contributing to children’s financial freedom. Prices begin at 13 75 for the 25 bond variety and sales run until Christmas.
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