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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1971
Page
8
Baytown firefighters stress safety education as part of their duty. John Humphrey cites Red Cross guidance on emergencies while waiting for help, urging rest, no liquids for the unconscious, and prompt physician consultation if unsure. They advise keeping a first aid kit and a book, and replacing used items immediately.
The Harris County WC&ID No. 1 and 1-B directors will meet to address sewage treatment service. District 1 provides treatment for 1-B, but 1-B lacks state permits and bears concerns over fair cost sharing for improvements. District 1-B has its own collection system and a contract exists for treatment.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday for Mrs. Marie Earhardt Ferrell of 520 W. Humble a longtime Bay town resident and former homemaking teacher at Robert E. Lee High School. She died Wednesday in a Baytown hospital after a brief illness. Services were at Paul A. Lee Chapel with Dr. Lamar Clark officiating. Mrs. Ferrell and her husband an independent oil operator in Goose Creek field came to Baytown in 1922. She taught at Milby High School in Houston prior to that.
Legal notice states Eagle's Inn Service No. 2 filed for a beer retailer's off premises license to be operated on West Side FM 565, 34 miles north of I-10 in Chambers County, Texas, owner Ernest Willard McMillin.
THAT WISMER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY INC DBA WISMER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY filed application for a local Class B wholesalers permit. Business to be at 600 South Main St Baytown Harris County Texas. Merle L Wismer president Gloria S Wismer secretary treasurer Ann Wismer Ferris vice president.
A burglary at the Mutual Benefit Association building on Market led to the theft of prescriptions for heart ailments and weight loss, plus a Nebulal Iodium capsule bottle and about $9.85. Entry was gained by throwing a brick through a rear door. another attempted burglary was reported nearby with no entry.
EVE GAMBER contacted police to report a flash meter stolen from a photography studio located at 216 East Texas. The incident centers on the missing device and the case is being investigated by local authorities.
Liberty, Oddfellows and Rebekahs will sponsor a chili supper from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the IOCF Hall on 1320 Texas Ave. Proceeds go to the home for the aged in Fanis, Texas. Tickets are $1 for adults 60 cents for children. hot dogs 30 cents. Menu includes rice beans crackers chili tea or coffee and cake for dessert. Tickets at the door. A Canadian Eskimo couple can build an igloo in under an hour.
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