Baytown area clubs schedule varied events this week
Scout leaders JOHN KEWLEY and Dr. FRANK SPUHLER will present the Scout movement to Wooster Lions at 7 pm. A Baytown Rotary program features economist J C Bird of NBC Houston on economic forecasts for 1960 at noon Wednesday. A special Boy Scout program directed by W D Cade will be at La Porte High School at 10:30 am Thursday. Optimist Club plans Newspaper Appreciation Night at 7 pm Monday at the Tower. Baytown area school district faces closures due to high absenteeism with only BS students absent. one teacher out. Funeral rites scheduled for Mrs. C A Roush, 72, in Houston. LA PORTE Bayshore Chamber of Commerce to meet at Zeisig's Restaurant noon Thursday. new board to conduct the meeting.
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John Kewley
East Harris
Frank Spuhler
The
Wooster Lions Club
Boy Scouts of America
Rotary Program
J. C. Bird
National Bank of Commerce
Houston
Baytown
W. D. Cade
la Porte High School
Batre Hill
W. C. Underwood
Monstern
C. A. Roush
Bruce Roush
Fogle West Worth Chapel
Berry Road
LPCC
LA Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce
Zeisig's
Galveston Tuesday Tide Times Forecast
Partly cloudy conditions and rising temperatures through Tuesday. Tides show high at 12 39 a.m. and 3 37 p.m. Low at 1 4 a.m. and 9 37 p.m. Galveston forecast notes coastal conditions for the period ahead.
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Galveston
Local Briefs Highlight Races and Community News
Kenny Featherston wins races in Karth No 53 while newcomers Ralph Go and wife settle in Blytown. Elaine Coker brings Creole spices from New Orleans, Martha Jones impresses Rotary with piano and vocals. Justice Walter Queen at home with flu. families share hospital updates and local travel. Baddle Currie and Urban families report flu impact. Elo Veselka plans errands amid schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny Featherston
Ralph GO
Woodruff
Lymore
Michigan
York Oil Transport Co
Valley Fern D'Olive
James French
VEW
Wiken Roper
Elaine Coker
New Orleans
Martha Jones
Rotary Club
Justice of the Peace
Walter
Queen
Susan Fay
Sandra Joan Farley
John L. Earley
Striland
Ralph Goodman
Elo Veselka
Albert Bel Fay Elected Texas GOP State Committeeman
Albert Bel Fay of Houston was elected unanimously to the Republican national committee for Texas by the State Executive Committee. H. J. Porter of Houston resigns for health reasons after serving since Eisenhower’s 1952 Texas win. Porter's resignation praised for long service to good government and the party. Three vacancies filled: Sue Haynes Palestine, Mary Ann Napier Richmond, W. J. Kiattenthal Slaton. Fay, oilman and rancher, is seen as Porter’s successor amid strong party backing.
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Austin
Albert Bel Fay
Houston
H. J
Jack) Porter
Eisenhower
Texas
Porter
Ed Mayer
San Angelo
Fay
Joe Sheldon
San Antonio
Republican
Ullman Kilgore
League City
Ing
Sue Haynes
Palestine
Mary Ann Napier
Richmond
W. J. Kiattenhet
Slaton
Thad Hutcheson
Hutcheson
GOP
Soviet Sub Threat Described as Gravest Military Risk
Adm. Arleigh Burke told a House subcommittee that the Soviet submarine fleet poses one of the gravest threats, capable of missile launches and affecting sea communications and U.S. allies. He noted reduced production but warned of the danger from subs and reviewed intelligence estimates of Soviet aims and capabilities.
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Washington
Arleigh Burke
Soviet Union
Chief of Naval Operations
House Appropriations
U.S
Burke
Ed S. Mayer
San Antonio
Garlon Watson
Brownsville
Joel
Sheldon
Linto
Istate
Fils
Stockton Seeks Baytown School Board Term
Robert B. Stockton 81 seeks the normal three year term on the Baytown School Board. Appointed January 1959 to complete Caleb Gartman’s term, he is a Baytown resident with a UT business degree. Stockton and his wife Virginia have two sons and he serves in Kiwanis and church groups. He pledges to provide the best facilities and opportunities for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B
Bob
Stockton
North Circle Drive
Baytown
Stackton
Caleb Gartman
Leander
Austin
Leander High School
University of Texas
Sears Roebuck and Co
Dallas
Port Arthur
Sears
Virginia
Blake
Keith
Kiwanis Club
Bboard
Wooster CC To Install Officers
Wooster Chamber of Commerce will install Dr. Jesse Kirkpatrick as president at the sixth annual banquet at 7 30 pm Thursday at the Ivy House. Outgoing president N necker saw memberships up over 40 percent and completion of a main project, heating of intersections into Lakewood Browmwood and Wooster. Other officers to be installed are W D Moore first vice president IK S Dismang second vice president F C Jack Kimmons third vice president Roy G Iola secretary treasurer. A boys quartet of Donnie Peyar Francis Sweeney Richard Bain and Jack Walton will be accompanied by Miss Janet Hunt. The program arranged by Mrs Mahel T Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Kirkpatrick
Wooster
F.C
Jack) Kimmons
Roy G. Iola
Houser
Donnie Peyar
Francis Sweeney
Richard Bain
Jack Walton
Janet Hunt
Mahel T Pa
Destiny Decided He'll Be An Aggie In 1979
An Aggie birth notice reports James Ray Band Jr born at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jind Band of Bi South Main, with plans for him to enter Texas A and M College in 1979 following family tradition.
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James Ray Band Jr
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Texas AN and M College
Waddy Jim
Jind Band
Bi South Main
Seatentents
W. Therper
Datyhe
CM “- Bond
Police stop high speed chase ends with suspect jailed
A speeding suspect, Kenneth E. Davis of La Porte, led patrols from Channelview into Baytown before a La Porte patrolman halted the pursuit with a roadblock and tire deflation. Davis posted bonds totaling about 1640 in Baytown and La Porte courts on multiple traffic and evasion charges after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
la Porte
Kenneth E. Davis
South Eighth
Justice of the Peace Wood
West's Court
Corporation Court
Justice of the Peace
Walter Queen's Court
Channelview
Davis
Robert Merchant
John Rosamond
Officnravis
Sheriffs
la Porte Asberts
Justice of the Peace West
Dudie West
House Panel Debates Airlift Controversy in County
Harris County seeks land near the San Jacinto Ordinance Depot for a 240 foot ship channel crossing. Commissioner Ramsey urges the General Services Administration to grant the strip to county control or allow purchase to ease traffic and support wartime airlift needs.
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V. V. Ramsry
Harris County
Washington
Joint Chiefs
Army
Services Administration
Defense Department
Lemnitzer
San Jacinto
House
Appro Jwar
Batte
Artinn
Stoners ‘Court
Ramsey
GSA
Borks
Chessman Denied Stay of Execution in 1948 Case
Convicted kidnapper and robber Cary Chessman was denied a stay of execution set for February 19 at San Quentin. Judge Richard Chambers refused a certificate of probable cause for appeal, prompting renewal efforts to reach the U.S. Supreme Court and possible clemency request to Governor Edmund G. Brown.
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Tucson
Ariz
Cary
Chessman
San Quentin Prison
Richard Chambers Chin
U.S. Ninth Circuit
Court of Appeals
Chess
U.S
Lonist E. Goodman
Usupreme
California
Edmund G. Brown
Ex-Premier Leading In Burma Vote
Former Premier U Nu and his Clean AFPFL faction hold a wide lead in early Burma parliamentary results to end military rule. Clean support has 59 seats in the 250 member parliament, while Stable faction trails with 9. United Front and independents have one seat each.
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Rangoon
Burma
U Nu
U_ Nu
Peoples Freedom League
AFPFL
United Front
UUE
Britain
Ne Win
Auto Tags On Sale In Baytown County Office
Auto license plates go on sale Monday morning at the Baytown office of the county tax collector and West Delco. Motorists have until April 1 to buy plates without penalty. County tax assessor reflector Cart & Smith predicts that 1959 plates will be sold this year. Registration papers and 1959 receipts must be presented when new plates are purchased.
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Baytown
Aston Collector
West Delco
Cart &. Smith
Acta of Diernae
Channelview Bond Issue Seeks $620,000 Elementary School Plan
Channelview voters on March 5 will consider a $620,000 bond issue tied to school improvements including a new elementary school with 22 classrooms, a junior senior high building with 19 classrooms, enhanced bus loading area, cafeteria renovations, and extra dressing rooms. Voters may also decide on raising the tax rate to $1.75. current rate is $1.40 with $1.06 for interest and operation. Residential growth and San Jacinto turnover to General Services complicate planning.
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Channelview
Dell Dale
Csecond
National Public Schools
Iissue
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Williams 81
Funeral services were conducted for Mrs Julia Deasseinen Williams aged 81 at Marks Methodist Church in Corpus Christi Baytown hospital. She died Saturday at 9:43 am in Baytown. She leaves three daughters and one son Emory Wilkens. Graveside rites followed at Roselawn Cemetery Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ax Story
San Antonio
Rank US
Lee
Paul Us
Tee iFuneral
Julia Deasseinen
Ron Williams
Britton
Willams
Branch
Baytown Hospital
Ilett
A. €. Guliett
Wayne McCloskey
Baytown
Edgar C. Lewis
Underwater Techniques Graduate Trains Deep Sea Work
Herbert R. Atwood son of Mr and Mrs Atwood of bay town has completed training at Zoostal School of Deep Sea Diving Oakdale Calif. He learned underwater carpentry syncrete welding and diving using explosives. His greatest thrill came when he descended to a depth of 40 feet and discovered a vessel beneath the surface signaling a future career as an underwater technician in sea enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert R. Atwood
Wl. Atwood
Bay. Own
Tehiss
Zoostal School
Deep Sea Divine atOakkunl
Calif
Abwood
al Fort
Carvey
Boat Theft Report Disrupts Weekend Plans
A resident reports his boat trailer and motor were stolen Saturday night, hindering a planned Sunday boat ride. The U foot boat and motor, valued at about 150 dollars, were taken, prompting a police report to Baytown Potter Department.
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Gore
Baytown
Exploding Tube Rips Through City During Easter Event
Officials report a mysterious explosive incident as a reader drops into a crowded Easter celebration. Union leaders, police, and scientists investigate the cause and potential links to a broader crime wave. The scene unfolds near Tateniing sink and Boas Jon Shay Channel, drawing national attention to security measures and public safety.
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Pegrale
Mit
Chemical Carp
Boas
Jon Shay
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George H. Gentry
Baytown Optimist Club
Houstonian
New State Gop
R. B. Stockton
Avcnue
Boon
Clilston Adams
Highlands
Tacitinn
Hob
Destiny
Merry Chase
Gen
L. L. Lemnitzer
the Army
Wilber M. Brucker
Gen. Lemnitzer
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Rep
George . Mahon-Tex
Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
Thomas D. White
Air Force
Bob White
Lensnitzer
Albert Thomas
Thomas
Ramgey
Bocher
Supt
H. C. Schochler
San Jacinto Ordnance Depotatréage
General Services Govement Real Estate
Mrs. Williams
Tines Komen
Dpe Lininteibie Die
Pressiace Wien Reneis
Hg Voval
Wophar Oy
Wapana
Repes
Alix Bealy
Baytonian
Killane Shaver
Che Vimein
Peparte
Mycther
Sefadice
Ikon
Mix
Tushac
Kents
Roy
Bob Kells
Darticc
Audh
Tuck Nabors
GS al
Alps
Lule Ganar
Tovestin
Toone
Turin
AE Cio
Vinten
Mitsu Bestel
Tahoe
Crete Umitis Vimat
Rhard Finch
Dr. HR. Wronight Teats
Co Osaviel
Aaashi
CIA
Russia
Mur
Earth
Argentina
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