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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1978

Page

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Aesop's Falabley Play Promises Family Drama

Children’s program presents a short play Aesop’s Falabley at 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Heil girls gym with admission 50 cents. Science Fair at St Joseph Catholic School gym Friday afternoon features junior high projects by volunteers. Amigos De Las Americas hosts a meeting 6 to 7 p.m. Friday in Ross Sterling High School cafeteria. Rocky Walker Jr of National Condo-Version Inc addresses condo living at the town chamber meeting noon Friday at Holiday Inn.

Robert Fi Heil ST. Joseph Catholie School Amigos Amigos de Las Americas Ross Sterling High School Condo Living Rocky Walker Jr National Condo-Version Inc Aytown Chamber of Gammerer Holiday Fon

Weather And Tides In Baytown Area

Baytown area forecast through Friday calls for a low tonight near 30s and a high Friday in the mid 70s. Friday tides show highs at 8 52 am with lows at 1 21 am and 3 36 pm. Sunrise Friday is 6 51 am and sunset 6 15 pm.

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Local residents feature in daily life tidbits

Dan Savage and Charles Shatter spend time on computers. Wille Moreno doesn’t want James Slick Ellis to know what he said about former Telly gangs. Donald Lawrence proud of first place trophy in Gulf Coast Trans-Am Clubs Spring Quarter-Mile Drag in Dickinson. Belinda Stevens enjoying a new job. Dalores McAnall off work. Randy Dickey offers tips on selling used cars. Margaret Wilbanks receives a heart necklace for Valentine’s Day. George Curtis visits The Sun. Buddy Jones cruising in a new car. Avery Elworth plans a February dip. Becky Eckerman seeks homes for Irish setter puppies. Doodle Righy discusses best times to go to the movies. Glen Rosier and Sanders earn praise for helping with questions.

Dan Savage Charles Shatter Wille Moreno James Slick Ellis Donald Lawrence Dickinson Belinda Stevens Dalores McAnall Randy Dickey Margaret Wilbanks George Curtis Buddy Jones Avery Elworth Becky Eckerman Doodle” Righy Glen Rosier Dim Sanders

Hutto files bid for mayor in April election

Councilman Hutto announces candidacy for mayor in the April election to fill the unexpired term of Tont Gentry who resigns April 10. He cites 3 years on council, business experience, and readiness to handle city problems and emergencies, aiming to continue Gentry's leadership and local growth.

Emmett Hutto Tont Gentry Gentry Hote Tam Hutle

End to 80 day coal strike in jeopardy as talks stall

Workers and operators struggle to reach a nationwide deal as the United Mine Workers reject the latest contract proposal. Senator Byrd urged adopting a basis for settlement while funding for government mediation looms. Talks resume amid rising power outages and state mobilizations including Indiana National Guard positions at coal convoy routes.

Washington United Mine Workers Blumious Coal Operators Association UMW Ray Marshall White House Senate Lecter Robert Byrd Pittsburgh and Midway Coal Mining Co Carter Indiana Tennessee Ray Blanton

Bay town mayoral race heats as council members mull bids

City politics stir after Mayor Tom Gentry's prospective resignation. Allen Cannon considers running, Mary Elizabeth Wilbanks and Emmett Hutson compare bids, while Cannon may need to choose between District 5 reelection and mayoral run. If neither candidate withdraws, council could appoint to fill any vacancy.

Wanda Orton Tom Gentry Elelinn Pollius Emmett Huto Allen Cannon the Sun Tunning Mary Elizabeth Wilbanks Baytown Velma Ansley Hulls Mel Wilbanks Ham Canngo Guy Scott Lounds Cannon Wing Albert Fanestiel Andy Braswell Clea Walker Walker Fanestiel Braswell Leonard Stasney Branwell Stasney

Battle of the Burgers heats up over median plan

Wendy’s plans to modify the Alexander Drive median to improve access to its site, after McDonald’s raised safety and business concerns. The traffic committee recommends a 9 foot opening between medians, actions reviewed by Baytown City Council.

Baytown McDonald's Wendy's Alexander Drive Permisson Meddam Slace Council Emmett C. Matto Sun Glenn Foikes

Grain elevator explosion spurs safety action

The Farmers Export Company of Calveston faces citations and penalties from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration after a grain elevator blast killed 18 workers and injured 21. Washington reports Farm Belt policy shifts as William W. Sullivan assumes leadership of the FBI and Agriculture Secretary Bergland outlines continued controls. Strikes in West Texas stir regional tensions. Shell Oil and a gas plant project near Helerson County draw bids. A funeral in Fort Worth honors Wayne Hangor Babby Nant Bisherty.

Washington Farmers Export Company of Calveston USHA

Baytown Sees Pleasant Friday Ahead After Freeze Spell

Baytown forecasters expect a near springlike spell Friday with mild afternoons and no significant precipitation. After record low readings, highs in the upper 70s are forecast, following a Thursday night dip to the 30s. The cold snap crossed multiple Gulf Coast cities as the nation faced chilly conditions, with patchy snow in the Carolinas and Midwest flurries slowing roads in Wisconsin and New York.

Baytowians van Look Springelike North Carolla Midwest Wisconsin New York New England Pacific Northwest West Toledo Ohio Burbank Calif Mhoenty

Lee College Regents Set To Review Prison Finances

Lee College regents meet Thursday night in Nundelt Hall with an executive session at 6:30 p.m. and an open meeting at 7 p.m. Reports cover how the college obtains information from high school graduates and finances of the prison system program, plus recommendations on stipends, administrative ranges, and building refurbishments.

Deva Luthringen Lee College Nundelt Hall Ed Moak Alden Weaver Monk

Daytown Sun Notes Obscure Family Milestones

The item references Eleanor Grigg Gaston and her son Brian J. Gaston tied to academic honor at Duke. It alludes to past events and keeps a hometown commentary tone, celebrating milestones and family ties across years and local memory.

Grigg Griggs Eleanor Grigg Gaston Briam J. Gaston Phi Beta Kappa Duke Eleanor Moment Sun

KC Fund Drive For Deaf Underway In Baytown Area

More than 300 Knights of Columbus in Baytown launch a statewide charity drive for Deaf education and services. Texas Knights have held many workshops. Rev. Robert Bek leads full time deaf outreach. prizes include 10000 top prize and several smaller awards. Donations can be given to any local Knight or by contacting Abert Bosaley.

Knights of Columbus Baytown Robert Bek Knights Helpert San Jacinto Council Abert Bosaley

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