Local Obituaries and Civic Notes From Baytown Area
Mrs. Ruby Guerry mother of Mrs. Charles Tillery of 1601 B Texas is pending at Moore Funeral Home Arlington. Mrs. Guerry died Sunday in a Baytown hospital. Randy Badcett of Old River is a patient in Room 55 at Dayton Memorial Hospital recovering from pneumonia. KC Knights of Columbus initiation at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 2600 W Main. Ross Sterling Stars drill team officer tryouts Tuesday boot. World War I veterans Harracks No. A481 and Women’s Auxiliary meet Tuesday 2 p.m. Baytown Core Family Building. City Council meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday at city hall. City election set for April 1.
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Ruby Guerry
Charles
Tillery
Texas
Moore Funeral Home
Arlington
Randy Badcett
Old River
Dayton Memorial Hospital
The
Knights of Calum~ Hus
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KC Fll
W. Main
Women's Auxiliary
Baytown
Baytown Weather Through Tuesday Cool Nights Mild Afternoons
Weather and tides forecast for the Baytown area through Tuesday with cold nights and mild afternoons. Low temperatures expected Monday night. highs near 60 on Tuesday. Tides for waters fronting Baytown City show high and low times with sunrise and sunset details. Denotes weak tides.
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Paik
Baytown Area
Circulation Returns as Caround and Owen Stewart Return
Caround and Owen Stewart back in circulation after a hospital stint. Hill Superintendent Bill Warmer takes a lunch break from a busy schedule. Wy C and Nan Turner visiting on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Jim Taylor enjoy a steak outing. Paula Paxton improving after skin graphs at Raytown Medical Center. Beverly Dingley excited about a new job starting Monday. Glen King takes a lunch break. Ethel Turner pleased with a care package. Susie Allee proud of Afghan puppy Lenny. Robert Baby Ford focusing on memory days. Ruth Richards helpful as usual. Jennifer Jones has a pretty smile. Brandy Shaffer celebrates a super birthday. Kelley and Michelle Arceneaux assist, as does their mother Karen Arceneaux.
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Owen Stewart
Hill
Bill Warmer
Wy. C
Nan Turner
Jim Taylor
Paula Paxton
Raytown Medical Center
Beverly Dingley
Glen King
Ethel Turner
Susie Allee
Lenny
Houston Man Found Dead In Truck Tank Here
Houston police report a man identified as Howard William Parr 36 was found dead inside a sulfur tank truck at a Baytown Exxon refinery after entering the tank to load fuel. Investigators say Parr, missing since Saturday, appeared to have died from chemical exposure. autopsy ordered. The driver who arrived at the scene reported the truck had been driven to the sulfur tank and Parr’s body was located in the bottom area. The incident is under investigation by Houston and Baytown authorities and the trucking company Tesoro Tank Lines.
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Houston Unitat Jixxon
Montank
Connd
Lawrence Douglas Reese
Howard Williarm Parr
Sid Paxman
Houston
Baytown
Pare
Tesura
Parr
Vito the Bruck
Walden
Wolaon
Trustees Mull Homestead Exemption Hike Study
The school board discussed a potential increase to the homestead exemption for seniors and considered a survey to gauge public interest in a new junior or elementary school. They planned an open session at 7:30 pm and an executive meeting on personnel and legal matters.
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Hy Weva Lutaringar
Kurner
Oler
Tudamental
Lote
Highlands Elemen
Lary
Sonnel
Distriet
Aris
Leeling
Swo Tibards
Guadalupe
DeZavala
Harris County
Civil rights effort and strikes dominate mixed headlines
The Civil Rights Commission urges Carter administration action on employment disparities. In other notes a U.S. Navy fighter-bomber accident lands a 800 pound bomb in a remote area near Subilia Island. Charleston lawmakers demand UMW leader Miller's resignation as unrest grows. Truman marks a birthday with quiet reflection. A Longview libel suit against Blood and Money author proceeds in federal court amid coverage of a fatal shooting case.
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Tyler
Longview
U.S. Eastern District Court
John Maymer
Raymee
Bobby Vandiver
Des Doh Hill
Huustan
Sad Day at The Sun Reports Mournful Loss
Pearce Street Journal notes a sad day at The Sun with a tribute to the last gifted person who handled records, Strey Watson, who died Friday in a highway accident near FL Campo. The foundation and Stacey Watson are cited for ongoing work while family loss evokes sympathy and memory.
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Pearce Street Journal
Baytown Sun
Hag
Strey Watson
FL Campo
Stacey Watson
Begin softens stance as US mediation urged in Mideast
In Jerusalem, Prime Minister Begin, under weekend criticism of U S policy, says Israel welcomes U S mediation despite harsh remarks. Cabinet adopts a resolution accusing the United States of taking sides, while pledging deep friendship with Washington. Atherton expected to visit Cairo and Jerusalem to restart stalled talks. Sadat says talks require a principles declaration. Pope Paul VI meets Sadat amid efforts to salvage the Egyptian Israeli peace bid.
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Jerusalem
Menachem Begin
United States
Israel
U.S
Mideast
Begin
Surdoy
Cyrus R
Wales
Vanev
Washington
Mriday
Carter
Bopin
Saldl Igenet
Alfred Atherton
Caira
Anwar Sadat
Atherton
Sadat
Paris
Nome
Ute
Egypt
Paul VI
Plans To Be Drawn Up Priority List OK'd For Street Program
Baylin City Council approved a preliminary list for a 1974 street improvement program. City Manager Lanham explained plans and specs will be drawn by the public works department. Projects include concrete curb work on Wye Drive to Lee of Women Voters Vault at Cohwantia and a total cost of about 179000.
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Jry
Wanda Orton
Norritiit We Dykes
Eprogrant World
Wye
Cohwantia
Ie Park
Yel Lanham Tult
Rollingbrook
North Main
Curth
Lanham
Adjustment effective Feb 3 Higher Entex rates here blamed on fuel cost hike
Baytown residents face higher Entex natural gas bills in February due to a fuel cost increase. Richard DeSaling, city official, explained the change and noted rate adjustments for residential and commercial customers will take effect Feb 4 after listings changed Feb 1. City council also discussed delays in water billings caused by meter-reader shortages and a backlog of December bills. Mayor Gentry urged gradual bill collection to avoid shocking citizens.
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Richard DeSaling
Baytown
DeSilvne
Retiring Deputy Constable George Scott Honored on Day
Longtime Baytown area official George Scott, 71, retires after decades in law enforcement and public service. A probationary year offer was declined. Friday is proclaimed George Scott Day by Mayor Tom Gentry. A retirement reception 2 p.m. Friday at the Courthouse Annex honors his career spanning Baytown to Harris County roles.
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George
Scott
von Fron
Harris County
Baker Road
Tom Gentry
George Scott
Constable's
Margaret
Scott Firs
Harris Coun
Sheriff's Office
T. Binford
Touston
Baytown
Jim [Ouglas
C. W. (Buster) Kern
Sheriff's Department
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