Crosby and Diamondhead may swap land for new school
Crosby school trustees plan a January 4 1978 meeting with Diamondhead Corp officials to discuss a land swap near Crosby High School. The deal would swap 20 acres fronting Farm Head 2100 for about 15 acres behind the high school tied to Newport subdivision, with a school construction deadline. Trustee Painter urged action, noting the offer remains valid despite delayed action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Scott
Chosby
Crosby
Diamondhead Corp
Newport Subdivision
Cled Painter
Uip
Tmard
High Center
Crosby High School
High Schtod
Painter
Dick Good
Diamondhead-Newport
Jake McAllister
Goodman
McAllister
Goodman J
Ee Es
Jewelry and gun thefts probed by Baytown police
Baytown police investigated thefts of jewelry guns toys reported Tuesday. Victims include Margaret Miller who saw a fur coat and watch taken from her Briar Court home, Elie Brock who lost a shotgun rifle pistol lantern and liquor from a Crosby truck, and Elvin Deshotel whose car was hit for toys clothing and jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Margaret Miller
Briar Court
McCloud
Bonkerlee
Elie Brock
Crosby
Fivlige
Shady Hill
Elvin Deshotel
Quail Hollow
Vmif
Weingarten's
Texas
Gibson's
Alexander
Indeterminate church ordination notes and local aims in Baytown
A fragmented Baytown page mentions ordination plans with Bishop Winter and Ethyl Corp. activities. It cites Milton Hichardson, church affiliations, and a call for changes to the Common Book of Prayer, along with decorative Christmas church displays at the Baytown Historical Museum and brief notes on local ministerial alliance leadership and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth
London
Ethyl Corp
Milton Hichardson
AU Swats Church
Academy of Liturgy
Tutt Il Ib Ig
Itihurton
Iilap
Ele
Kimberly
Laibe Cleeled
Meg
Hrooks
Austin
Stine Wodward’s University
iSsquiynal Dilton
Int *Theological Union
Christ
Baytown Historical Museum
Eta
Trinity Episcopal Church
Berkley
Catil
Sars
Cilewoare
Shell i Ag
Souler Coss
Paul Edwards
Waler Stray Danie
Hather Brooks
Mmn
Calvin Rutherford
Church of the Ascension
Dan 174Ville
Chrisman
Patterns Ordered for December Tree Decorating at St. Janes House
Patterns were ordered and workshops began in September 1969 in readiness for decorating the tree at St. Janes House the following December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Janes House
Travel Trailer Parking Ordinance Debate in Baytown Council
Baytown officials discuss a proposed ordinance to regulate travel trailer and recreation vehicle parking on streets to protect health and safety. Council members debate scope, enforcement history, and impacts on residents while considering a temporary permit option and potential effects on traffic and private property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promage UY
Noel Richardson
Jody R. Lander
Lanham
Mary Elizabeth Wilbanks
Garth Road
Emmett Hulto
Jed Kloesel
Hulto
Marlin
Allen Cannan
Martin
Bill Cornelius
Baytown
Cannan
Lander
Sam
Cedar Baya
Methodist Church
Melder
Roy Felder
Firefighters Put Out Car and Grass Blazes Near Decker
Two grass fires and a car fire were reported Tuesday by the fire department. Fireworks sparked the first grass blaze in the 11400 block of Decker at 11 25 a.m. A car fire in the 3000 block of Decker occurred near Mrs. Dave Tiller’s vehicle. Light damage reported. A second grass fire near a vacant lot beside Eckerd's, with children seen playing nearby, was extinguished before units arrived.
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Station 8
Decker
Dave ‘Tiller
Wharton
Eckerd’s
Garth
World earthquake totals evade precise counting say USGS scientists
USGS scientists note that tens of thousands of earthquakes occur annually worldwide, but a precise total is impossible to obtain. Variations in detection capabilities, reporting standards, and the depth and location of quakes create gaps in data, making an exact tally impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientisia
U.S. Geological Survey
Two Charged in Baytown Store Robberies
Baytown police charged Michael James Maness and James Oliver Raymer with aggravated robbery after robberies at two Super Duper stores Tuesday night. A woman and another man are being questioned about possible involvement. Police recovered about $250 and a pistol. warrants followed a lengthy investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Garth
Manass
Super Duper
Decker
Raymer
Nien
Valluty
Glenn
Gore
Manes
Maness
Ware Laker
Adone
District Attorney's Office
Justice of the Peace
Dy Morrison
King
Reff
Wallman
Merchant
Dennis Pickens
J. Charles Cowan
Rayner
Polie
Texas Department of Corrections
TDC
Woman Indicted in Burglary Case Here
A Houston woman, 17 year old Vickie Tolewa Caswell of 4308 Gulf Freeway, was indicted by a county grand jury for the Aug 20 burglary of Scarborough's Drug Store at 1507 Market. About $700 in damage and a large quantity of drugs were taken. bond set at $5,000. Detective P J Kuehn and Officer Bob Henderson investigated and arrested her.
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Houston
Vickie Tolewa Caswell
Gulf Freeway
P. J. Kuehn
Bob Henderson
Scarborough
Market
Lawyers seek removal of plastic nativity scene at Capitol
Lawyers for atheist leader Madalyn Murshay O'lloir argue before US District Judge Jack Roberts that the state must remove a plastic nativity scene from the Capitol. In Dallas, officials report clear skies and 10 to 20 mph winds as a strong dry air ridge dominates the western US.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Madalyn Murshay O'lloir
Jack Roberts
Capitol
Dallas
Tess
Four Houston officers face murder trial in Bayou death case
U S District Judge Russ N Sterling denied motions to dismiss the federal case against Joseph James Danish Louis Glenn Kinney and other officers tied to the May drowning of Torres in Houston distress. Kinney testified under immunity at Huntsville trial while Denson and Orlando faced verdicts in state court. Wayne State football notes mention four sets of brothers on the 1977 squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Torney
Kinney
Joe Carripos
Artes
Torres
Buffalo Bayou
U. S
Russ N. Sterling
Joseph James Danish
Louis Glenn Kinney
Terry Wayne Denson
Stephen Orlando
Denson
Orlando
Tarves
Huntssvillle Ott
Ane Q
Huntsville
Bayou
Ramsey
Kinmey
Sterling
Sterting
U. S Supreme Court
Pra
Danish
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Diamondhead
Paine, Webber Alan and
Cortin
Chrismons
Gene Roland Birkes II
Gene I. Kirkes
Haytown
Jorse Badgett Sr
Legell Kirkes
Clayton, Okin
Ils Broussard
Leon Wallman
Ile Necker Drive
Holly Inn
Mexander
Waltman
Janey Glenn
Harry Gore
Holly An
Glenn Sid
Richard Relf
Wilami King
Jabert Merchant
Imall
Ure
Fred Lynn
Boston Ned Sox
Southern California
Severance
Uston
Gerald Applewhite
Michael Ramsey
Wayne State
Capacias
Biondos
the Sommers
Paul
Chris Selmultz
Bayway Tractor Tractors Implements
Dorto
Varo
General Giske Poe
Nt Ma
Mel Tony Lan Lama
Reg. Price
ALL Childrers Western Boots
Acme & TE
Chilad
Watkins
Eves
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