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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1968

Page

2

Crosby Girl Wins 4th Clarinet At State Band Meet

Karen Henson of Crosby won fourth chair bass clarinet in the symphonic band at All-State Band in Austin directed by Dr. William Rivelli of the University of Michigan. She has placed in the state solo contest in Austin for two years, is active in Future Homemakers of America and National Honor Society, captains two sports teams, serves as junior class president, and has been named to Who's Who and Teen of the Week.

Karen Henson Dale Henson Crosby William Rivelli University of Michigan Austin Karren Karen Future Homemakers of America Crosby Wich School Mocst Athletic

Baytown Native Campbell Named Public Official Candidate

Fort Worth native Henderson married to Charlotte Curtis of Austin. Baytown resident since 1942 Campbell served three Baytown city council terms under Mayors Ward and Pruitt. Founder of Baytown Planning Commission and chaired its first year. Campbell retired after seven years. He proposed a planning commission to map Baytown's future, which passed. Campbell, a Baytown accountant, has a business administration degree from Texas Tech and is pursuing a master’s. He is a former teacher and football coach and has been a public accountant in Baytown for 20 years. He chairs the Texas Association of Public Accountants and will host its 1968 state convention in Baytown. The Campbells live at 125 Payshore Drive. Mrs. Campbell assists and attends Lee College.

Tri-Cities Campbell Baytown Texas Technological College Lubbock Texas Association of Public Accountants Baywun Campbells Payshore Drive Lee College

Proposals Paint Junior Colleges Across Harris County

Dr Landrum argues for a Harris County junior college district spanning Harris and nearby areas, noting it would not be county-wide and could include outlying regions. He cites Lee and San Jacinto Colleges serving Chambers County and urges residents to back a system serving three functions: college prep, technical training, and adult education. He estimates junior college annual cost at 60 dollars per student versus 3000 for senior colleges, cites UH acceptance gaps, and notes possible referendum after the commission completes its study by Get 1.

Harris County Lee College San Jacinto College Chambers County Lee Landrum University of Houston Texas Spring Branch Trans

Citadel under siege as 1307 round attack hits Khe Sanh

The newest phase of sustained Communist offensives includes a 1,307 round shelling of the Khe Sanh Marine base the second heaviest attack of the war on the northwest frontier and a new rocket assault on Tan Son Nhut Airport in Saigon. Ten Marines were killed and 51 wounded 30 of whom returned to duty. Commanders warn of around 40,000 Communist troops in the DMZ area and a major assault is anticipated with Khe Sanh as the most likely target.

Khe Sanh U.S Saigon Tan Son Nhut Khe Sanh Demilitarized Zone U.S

Former Mont Belvier Girl Is Beasty Queen

Miss Connie Skaggs of Monahans was chosen Queen of Hearts for the Monahans High School junior class. The Lobo staff sponsored the event, with seniors named queen and king and Miss Skaggs serving as a princess, receiving a bouquet of red carnations. She is the daughter of Rev and Mrs Ronnie Skaggs, former Mont Belvieu pastor and wife.

MOT Belvier Connie Skaggs Monahans Monahans High School Lobo Miss Skaggs Ronnie Skaggs First Baptist Church of Mont Belvieu

Medicare Premium Rise Due In April 1968

An editorial note from Murray W. Person of the Social Security Administration explains that the medical insurance portion of Medicare will rise from 1 to 4 per month starting in April 1968, due to increased coverage, higher physician fees, and service use, with government matching. Benefits will also rise. a March check will reflect a $17.20 increase from $131.70 to $148.90 for the recipient.

Murray W. Person Social Security Administration Federal Defoe Street Q. T Medicare Proble 65 W. Defex Dector

Hospital Notes Admits Several Patients to Gulf Coast

Admitted to Gulf Coast are Olis Moore DGI S Pruett in Room 123 May Herring at 608 S Circle in Room 223 Bertha Meyka 500 Pearl in Room 215 Lillie Hartley in cacalliheis Room 159 Robert Massengaie son of 3 ME and Birs James Massengaie Baytown in Room 130-

Gulf Coast Olis Moore DGI S. Pruett May Herring S. Circle Bertha Meyka Pearl Lillie Hartley Cacalliheis Robert Massengaie James Massengaie Baytown

Margaret Callaway's Grandmother Dies

Margaret Callaway of Baytown mourns as her grandmother Mrs. May Myers Callaway dies at 92 in Houston after 70 years residence. Funeral set for 1 p.m. Monday at Settegest Kept Funeral Home. She was a Methodist preacher's wife and longtime teacher, once teaching Lyndon B. Johnson. Survived by four daughters.

Houston Settegest May Myers Callaway Margaret Callaway Baytown Callaway Burns Station DeWitt County Lyndon B. Johnson Collmgster Johnson City I Seyond

The Teacher as Soldier of Democracy Says Bradley Quote

A quote from General Omar Bradley emphasizes that while others defend democracy, only the teacher can make it work. The passage frames educators as essential to civic life beyond military defense. The biblical reference contrasts with modern leadership notions.

Omar Bradley U.S. Army

McMurrough Retires From Humble After 39 Years

Pat McMurrough retiring as NFU operator after a 39 year career beginning in 1979. He worked in Boiler maker then Light Ends, plans to hunt and fish on a Montgomery County farm, enjoys visiting, bought a new car for trips. He has four children Charles and Mary Katherine in Denver, Patrick in Houston, Terry in Guam with the Air Force.

Pat McMurrough Montgomery County McMurrough Dobbin NFU Light Ends Charles Mary Katherine Denver Patrick Houston Terry Air Force Guam

Crosby Native Receives Two Medals at Pendleton

Clarence Warnke son of Mr and Mrs Bill Warnke of Crosby has received two medals for expert rifle shooting at Camp Pendleton California He is now stationed at the Marines Training Base in San Diego California

Clarence Warnke Bill. Warnke Crosby Camp Pendleton Calif Marines Training Base San Diego

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