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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1975
Page
11
Baytonians face thieves during Christmas as shoppers hurry and homes go unprotected. Police Crime Prevention Unit urges daylight shopping, car security, and keeping purses and wallets secure. Tips include locking doors, checking cars before entry, and not leaving valuables visible.
WMU and Candy Stripers of Gulf area groups plan a covered dish luncheon at 1 30 am. Coast Hospital hosts a bimonthly meeting at Christ Al Sevond Baptist Church. A Giesijmas party is set for 7 30 pm Monday with speaker Mildreds in the hospital lobby. McWhorter of Houston noted.
Baytown area forecast shows Monday night values and Tuesday high near Bis. Low temperatures around 6.38 and 7:03 indicate weak tides.
A hometown recap notes Bobbie Bland returning home from hospital and neighbors Jim and Nancy Smith discussing home decor. Helen and Ed Mellee entertain. Milliven and McConnell host guests as Betty Hazelwood shares information. George and Effie Ellender attend Mason Grand Lodge in Washington. George praises the event. Mildred Smith shows improvement after illness at Sandracinth Methodist Hospital. Mrs Phillips distributes Christmas maenty items and Fred Bedaneski selects tasteful tumblers. Roy Wuerster becomes a regular at community gatherings. The Sun. LAT reads through coastal chatter and local notes.
The TH Council in Mont Belvieu moved its regular meeting to Monday at 6:40 pm at City Hall. The Knight of Columbus Hall hosts a meeting at 730 pm Monday for deer elections. The Camera Club Gulf Coast meets 7 pm at 208 W Texas with two slide contests. Barbers Hill Sports Association gathering 7 80 pm Tuesday at the high school gym to discuss basketball program.
Fragmentary note from Pouche Street Journal style page references a “no sober choice” slogan and a warning about a man who will never fly. The text names Preston Pender and discusses philosophy and choice in a cryptic, disorderly form.
Thirty years ago on December 8 1945 in Baytown Texas Pelly annexation plans stirred amid home rule debates as Milby’s bi district win fueled local politics. Citizens debated forming a home rule government before annexation could proceed while Goose Creek and Black Duck Bay framed the geographic backdrop.
Baytown police report a two-vehicle collision on Park Street left Eugene Carlson 55 dead and Eldars O Neil 28 injured. The westbound car failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the center stripe, and struck the eastbound vehicle head on. Carlson was declared dead at the scene. O Neil was hospitalized with injuries. The crash marked Baytown s 11th traffic fatality of the year.
Time running out as the Goodfellows appeal for aid, with donations short of the needed $1,000 goal. Chief Goodfellow urges Baytonians to support the Christmas Fund to ensure all deserving children receive gifts and happiness this holiday season. Local chapters note preparation continues as contributions lag behind, despite widespread community help.
Baytonian Tom C. Yantis was installed as Most Worshipful Grand Master of Texas in a two day session December 3 and 4. He has 22 years with Cedar Bayou Lodge No 1192 and holds multiple East ern Star and York Rite memberships including Goose Creek Chapter 400 Royal Arch Masons.
Washington AP report says a House committee plans to vote on a contempt citation against Henry Kissinger this week. Rep Clisby Pike notes the panel rejects Ford administration compromise offering to identify covert operations since 1967 and seeks a full State Department request list. The committee has already issued three contempt resolutions against Kissinger.
A district meeting at 7 30 p m will review requests for early graduation amid a report on enrollment and textbook considerations. The action follows parental input and district appointments as part of a school administration update.
Santa Claus visits Baytown with plans for Santa Land in Civic Center Plaza amid town events and school fundraising reports. The note mentions athletic receipts, program profits, and community notices about trustee meetings and city recreation efforts.
Baytown High School juniors Donus Seilhan and Brenda Augenne win Closeup fellowships to study in Washington. Lee High School students Donus Seilhan of Robert Lee and Brenda Augenne of Ross Sterling join the 138 travelers from Houston area districts for seminars with officials and lawmakers.
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