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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1976

Page

2

Anahuac Chambers County Hires Three New Sheriff Aides

Chambers County commissioners approved three new sheriff's office employees and a probation officer. Robert Ogden was hired as deputy in Winnie at $1 003.64 for 3 months beginning Dec. 11. Louise Roberts becomes dispatcher at $3.30 per hour starting Dec. 24. Elder Francis Sherman named jailer at $4.07 per hour. Patricia Jane Turner approved as county probation officer at $600 for 4 months plus $100 travel in offer.

Anahuac Chambers County Robert Ogden Winnie Louise Roberts Elder Francis Sherman Patricia Jane Turner

Park Improvements and City Officials Change

The city undertook park beautification at Roseland and extended drainage and foliage work. A Conservation Corps grant funded 24 youths and three coordinators for environmental tasks. 1976 and 1977 personnel changes included new police chief and inspector, and a budget record with no tax increase but higher garbage rates.

Gene B. Hazelwood Alexander Parks Department Conservation Corps Public Works Public Works Department Parks and Recreation Houston Lighting and Power Co

Funeral Notices for Davidson Moers Sappington in Baytown

Reports list funeral services for several Baytown residents. David son 60 Batson dies in Liberty hospital with service at Earthman Funeral Home in Batson. Katherine Moers 72 dies in Baytown with service at Earthman. Dr H O Sappington 65 former Exxon Baytown physician dies in Baytown with service at Earthman. Burial details and survivors noted for each.

Richmond Cedar Creat Cemetery Earthman Funeral Home Moers Katherine Tinning Moers Alabama Baytown J. D. Tinning Georgetown Roxe Jean Mumford Tipplity Ohio Virgie Feightr Piqua Ohiio Sappington H. O. Sappington N. Burnett Drive Msgr Joseph P. O'Sullivan Exxon Galveston East Harris County Harris County Medical Society Texas Medical Association Industrial Medical , Association Texan Industrial Medical Association Rosalie Sappington Margo Andrisano New York City Harry C. Sappington Jr Patrick Sappington John F. Armstrong New York John Stephanie Mark Sappington Lake View Cemetery R. Pr’. Pipkin F. F. Parrish A. F. Crouither Charles ¥. McKean WF. Ho Meyer J. J. Underwood Earthman Funeral, Home

Gospel Singout Set at McNair Street Church

MCNAIR STREET Baptist Church will sponsor a gospel singout at 7 30 p m Friday at the church 12702 McNair Green s Bayou in Houston area community notes.

Mcnair Street Baptist Church McNair Green's Bayou

Anahuac Church Plans Watch Night Communion

The Church of Anahuac and First United Methodist announce a Watch Night Communion Service at 11 30 p m Friday to welcome in the new year. The event invites all parishioners and community members to attend and reflect.

Anahuac First United Methodist Church of

Noon Stocks Courtesy Reference Noted

Fragmentary finance note mentions Paine Febber Jackson Curtis and a figure 84 in public market context. No clear event or outcome provided.

Paine, Febber Jackson and Curtis

Balloon Crash Kills Houston Attorney and Daughter

Federal investigators say fear of flying too high on his first balloon flight may have contributed to a crash that killed Percy Seiden, 70, and his daughter Marjorie Sparks, 36, in western Harris County. Susan Selden, 30, survived with severe burns. Detectives noted the gondola struck power lines after takeoff while fuel heaters were debated as a lift source.

Houston Percy Seiden Marjorie Selden Sparks Austin Harris County Susan Selden Selden Mouston Travis Boren Federal Aviation Dol Aministration FAA Sparks Boren Haming

Burglars Hit Drug Store and Post Office

Baytown police investigated a string of burglaries including Scarborough's Drugs at 3607 and the Station A post office. Losses included a $495 drugstore theft, a broken post office, and several valuables from homes and vehicles. A Kawasaki motorcycle was reported stolen and mail theft affected 11 post office boxes. Cars and property were damaged with totals unclear in part.

Baytown Scarborough Leona Peterman West Baytown Cedar Bayou Harold Scarborough Andy Pat Lee Crone Holiday Inn S. Market Alexander G. ,Tartt Michigan Herbert D. Lawson Utah Tadt Ideal Cooper Gee Dorris

Birthday greetings for Jeanette Arnold and belated wishes for Melinda Jenkins

Family and friends send Friday birthday greetings to Jeanette Arnold. Belated wishes from Lynn and Ronnie Hughes reach Melinda Jenkins, a Thursday celebrant.

Jeanette Arnold Melinda Jenkins Lynn Ronnie Hughes

Fires Break Out Twice East Of Beaumont And James

Two small grass fires were extinguished by Station 4 firefighters on Thursday. The first started east of Beaumont Street shortly after 6 p.m. The second erupted behind an apartment at 2500 East James around 10:30 p.m.

Station 4 Beaumont Street E. James

Court considers rescinding pay raise for budget clash

At a court session, Dugat urged delaying any pay increase until a promised meeting with personnel and officials. The motion to make the allowance effective Jan 1, 1977 was amended, and Dugat questioned funding sources. Nelson noted the budget was amended accordingly.

Dugat Nelson

Baytonians Earn Degrees From Baylor University

Three Baytonians were among Baylor University graduates in Waco. Jerry Don Jameson received a bachelor of arts in journalism. Robert K. Ryan earned a Master of Business Administration with a major in management. Steven F. Holland obtained a Master of Science in Education.

Locket Found at Kmart in Sterling Silver

A sterling silver locket found at Kmart on Pruett is awaiting its owner. Call 427-2536 to identify and claim the item.

Kmart Pruett

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