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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1960
Page
1
Norm an Singletary lists two Houston Oiler tickets for Sunday on the 40 yard line. Call JU 25621 to purchase. Also notes Mrs. Ella B. Chase of Baytown dies, funeral by Earthman Funeral Home. Funeral details pending.
Baytown announces multiple events to raise funds for the Goodfellows drive. The Humble Pioneer Club hosts a Christmas party December 17 at Humble Community House to benefit toys, fruits, and nuts. Other events include rides at Wooster Fire Department, Pee Wee Charity Bowl, and a Baytown Rod and Gun Club dance. Proceeds aim to reach the $2,500 goal for 1,000 Christmas days. Lions and volunteers from local clubs join in, with weather permitting. The Leslie School of Dancing contributed a Goodfellow show at the Community House, turning over about $40 to the fund.
A fragmentary local page notes a missing black purse belonging to Little Susan Annette Ueckert of 211 W Wright. It mentions various brief items including hunting brag, holiday plans, a surprise party for Ann Blevins, and social notes about Margie the Humble telephone operator, Frances Herrera, Louise Williams, and others.
Washington AP report describes circulating red and silver quarters showing George Washington in a Roman Catholic cardinal’s attire. Mint officials say the pieces are doctored to spoof Washington, created as a Kennedy tribute before his inauguration. No federal law blocks the gag, but officials fear disruption of coin supply and bank reactions.
The forecast calls for cloudy skies with occasional rain or drizzle and continued cold. Moderate northerly winds shift to easterly Sunday with temperatures from 42 to 49 degrees.
Production and maintenance workers at Humble's Baytown Refinery chose to retain Local 4323 of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union by a 1,394 to 1,145 vote over the Baytown Employes Federation. A total of 2,552 participated, with 93 percent turnout despite rainy weather. OCAW local 4333 elected Ford Grayer president. Coulter touted the result as decisive and urged nonmembers to join.
AP reports mounting trouble for Fidel Castro as labor and church groups clash with his government over Communist influence. Electric Workers Union members protest in Havana palace area led by Aaty Fraginals, demanding ouster of a Communist-aligned union. Cuban airliner hijacking plotters sentenced to death. one escapes. Catholic officials denounce regime efforts to control education and ideology. Military radio reports militia leader Norberto Morales killed in Rodas, Jae Villas province.
East Harris County's San Jacinto junior college district faces challenges from Channelview Citizens Committee and Pasadena Taxpayers Association planning actions for a potential new election on its fate. Opponents argue those districts should not be included after voting against it. The college board offered no relief, while site debates center on a surplus La Porte tract. Supporters emphasize state aid to University of Houston as a solution for local graduates.
President elect Kennedy’s team hints Republican C Doutslas Dillon may be named secretary of the treasury. Salinger would not confirm reports while Kennedy rests at his parents’ Atlantic City home after arriving from Washington. Other names for State include Dean Rusk and Chester Bowles. McNamara also discussed for defense.
Ray Prince of Prince Lumber Co will become president of the East Harris County Lumbermen Association at the Christmas dinner dance Saturday night at Goose Creek Country Club. Incoming officers include Russell Shepard as vice president and W B Mays as treasurer. Outgoing officers are R L Van Deventer, Prince, and Shepard. Gene Scott is in charge of arrangements for about 60 members plus spouses. A gift drawing and a centerpiece table are planned. The association, formed in 1938, meets on the third Thursday yard dinner.
Dismang, manager of General Telephone Co in Bay town, is elected president of the Wooster Chamber of Commerce for 1961. New officers include Warren D. Moore as first vice president, Jack Kimmons as second vice president, Mrs. Elizabeth Longnecker as third vice president, and Roy Holehouser as secretary treasurer. Retiring president is Dr. Jesse Kirkpatrick. Arrangements for the chamber’s annual banquet are being made with Dismaddie Cox.
Residents and landowners debate height of a saltwater barrier and reservoir on the Lower Trinity River. A four foot barrier would require about 56.70 acre feet, while two feet would need about 72.0 acre feet. The Walksville Landowners Association backs the two foot option, aligning with City of Houston officials who favor it. A public hearing is set for December 15 at the Liberty County Courthouse, with protests pressing the Army to recommend a two foot barrier. The outcome shapes landowners’ ability to stay on their generations-old property amid potential compulsory sales for a wildlife refuge project.
Gov Price Daniel declines to back a tax bill immediately as Legislature probes alleged gambling in Beaumont. Congo strongman Mobutu ignores calls to release ex-Premier Lumumba. Khrushchev seeks a summit with Kennedy and Western leaders as electoral process nears completion.
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