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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1966
Page
1
Three Tri City Beach Civic Association representatives Co W Plate B H White and J B Nicholson will seek council action on annexing a strip along Tri City Beach Road The plan seeks to rescind or reverse its annexation and outlines incorporation steps at Thursday night meeting.
City officials call for public hearing to annex a strip of Southern Pacific Railroad right of way placing Baytown within three quarters of a mile of Mont Belvieu. County Judge Neilson voices concern over Baytown's expansion into Chambers County and potential incorporation of the Tri City Beach area.
Baytown builder Dan Savell said Wednesday he will not be a candidate for the school board this year amid rumors. He said he is considering a run for mayor in the 1967 city election and noted his interest in local affairs.
Local notices cover a Baytown civic calendar with a party for a soldier, an oil painting show at Municipal Li, chamber luncheon, a band concert, a police school update, Little League auxiliary meeting, Shrine Oyster Fry, and a candidate discussion. Readers learn about weather, local trips, and upcoming community activities plus hints of school board races and possible candidates.
Gulf Coast Hospital earned a three year accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals. Administrator said the voluntary evaluation followed an extensive probe, noting improvements during ongoing construction including a pavilion, dietary area, delivery and parking upgrades. The commission commended the hospital for maintaining standards in facilities administration medical records staff and patient care.
In New Concord Ohio workers report gender bias alleging women are given easier jobs for similar pay due to lifting requirements. The incident highlights workplace equality concerns amid broader labor debates and ongoing safety and wage discussions.
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital received a three year accreditation from the Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation after a recent survey. Administrator Dent Brown said the hospital valued the confidence and plans ongoing improvements across the facility.
Ninety three percent of American women have had at least one husband by age 40. Sun Classified Ads prove powerful as Mrs. Curry sold long unused furniture for 265 dollars before even receiving her own paper. A turquoise boomerang shaped coffee table and a black chair were among items. Read the Classified Ads Today Place Your Ad Tomorrow.
Dr. Laurence Dease Haskew, UT vice chancellor and former College of Education dean, will address the Baytown Texas Exes March 2 banquet at Goose Creek Country Club. The event features a 6:30 social hour and 7:30 buffet, with Rep. Cameron Hightower serving as emcee.
An extended agenda for the Baytown city council includes opening bids on 2.49 million in capital improvements bonds and a public hearing on annexing land along Southern Pacific Railroad. Other items cover street paving ordinances, a revised telephone franchise, an electrical code update, and proposals for a community antenna television system.
The report outlines a proposed bond issue to fund a new Lee College academic building and student union facilities to address inadequate current space, expected enrollment growth to 3500 by the 1970s, and the need for flexible offices and expanded cafeterias. Dean Walter Rundell notes insufficient classroom space hurting the program.
Wanda Orton reports wide spread illness in Baytown schools with high absentee rates at Stephen F. Austin Ashbel Smith and Anson Jones. School officials cite flu chickenpox measles and related viruses as the main causes with Cedar Bayou Highlands and St. Josephs noting notable absences.
Barbers Hill Schools will remain closed for the rest of the week due to high absenteeism from illness, mainly influenza. Superintendent Larry J. Bord said 72 students were absent Monday, 76 Tuesday, and 94 Wednesday.
Norman Durdin has filed as a candidate for Barbers Hill School Board trustee in the April 2 election. Absentee voting runs March 14 to 23 with ballots cast at the Cove Community building for south of Interstate 10 and at Barbers Hill School Library in Mont Belvieu for north of I 10. Deadline to file is 4 p.m. March 2.
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