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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1960

Page

2

Trinity Bay winter fishing season nears on reef reports

Readers hear reports from Trinity Bay shore and Ceder Bayou area about salt water persistence, a large school of fish near Five Mile Cut and Yellow Separator, and anglers readying tackle for winter fishing. Captains Harbour Crawley and Warhour note salt water influence and reef edge conditions affecting blue cat catches and bottom action.

Dow's Reef Fisher's Reef Jeff Harbour A. J. Crawley Trin Bay Trinity Bay Ceder Bayou Swan Reef Cedar Bayou Earl Barnett Warhour Crawley McCotlim Park Florida

Funeral Notices LAFARA Mrs Elva LaFara 1 of 13 Willow

Mrs Elva LaFara 1 of 13 Willow Baytown died at 1100 a m Monday in a Baytown hospital after 71 Grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at 3 p m Tuesday Earthman Chapel with Rev Dan Gardner officiating. Interment Cedar Crest Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

Earthmanh Funeral Home Leslie Christie Honard McSwain Ralph Camp Jimmie Purvis Lewis Morgan Warren Madden Gaurett Mertie Garrett East Wright Corpus Christi Bay Twen Roha Garrett Bay 2 Carras Christi Thee Garrett Bastown Raymond Garrett Hackherrs Lay Milton Garrett Corpus Chris David Garrett Cuba U.S. Marine Corps John P. Garrett Baytown

Unclear Historical Fatalities Reported In Grim Document

A coroner on Monday ruled two deaths in New Haven and Palms Villa, involving a fatal gunshot wound and accidental poison. The report mentions fatally shot Hara Finch and actress Margery Sulavan, with a third unnamed figure alleged to be involved, in a troubling account of homicide and poison.

Fathara Finch Margarey Sulavan New Haven Ford Palnes- Vilhia

Rites Held Today For Brother Of Chambers Man

Tuam Tuesday for Alford V. Lancon of Houston who died of a heart attack while visiting a friend. He was an employee of Sinclair Oil and Refining Co. Native of Winnie, he lived in Houston 36 years. Survived by brother Vivian W. Lancon and three other brothers, four sisters, and several nieces and nephews. Burial was in Winnie Cemetery. he was a member of the Catholic church.

Tuam Alford V. Lancon Houston Sinclair Oil and Refining Co Winnie Vivian W. Lancon Anahuie Joe Sullivan Winenie Cemetery Lancon Taimaciste Convention Catholic Cytreb Andrew A. Lancon Walter E. Lancon Leonard Lancon Bacliff Ida Richey Ine A. Rutledge Paul J. Mouret Louie B. Rogers Galena Park

Dirt Gardeners Club Meet Set at Home of Mrs Robson

Horticulture club will meet at 9 30 a m Wednesday at the home of Mrs Robson 1403 Woodlawn. Mrs Fred Merderhorst will show slides on native plants.

Qrat Gardessns Horticulture] Club Sirs Robson Woodlawn Fred Merderhorst

Governor Daniel in runoff bid with Cox in Texas race

Former Texas governor Daniel predicts a July runoff with Rep. Jack Cox after Cox announces bid. Daniel pledges a tax program, school funding, and study group for next session, while warning against lobbyist pressure and unfinished reforms.

Jack Cox Breckenridge High ™Y Commission Marshall Formby Cox Daniel Recdes Instion Texas Know Here Law Enforcement Commission Joan Seater Board State Highway Commission Ll-Tim Sta

Baby Petta Ann Mason Born in Pasadena

Mr and Mrs BR Mason of A Porte announce the birth of a daughter Yo girl Petta Ann born December 28 at Southmore Hospital in Pasadena weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces.

Crosby School Bond Election Plan and Board Actions

Crosby school officials outlined a bond proposal for 160000 to fund new equipment and maintenance. If approved the school tax would rise to 1.88 per 100, with remaining bond funds held until needed. The district, serving about 1370 students, designated Crosby High gym and Charles R Drew cafe as voting sites and reported four months of financials. The board approved two athletic personnel for district champion teams and moved to end the contract with attorney Ross Terry due to crowded schedules.

Supt Koonce Crosby High Charles R. Drew Harry Harvey James Mills Supt. Koonce Font Pat al Vay Ross Terry Austin Leroy Madisla Terry

Fragmented OCR Note From Local School Board Meeting

Fragmented text mentions school, schedule, and a board member. Reads like an OCR jumble with unclear names and dates. No coherent event or outcome is discernible beyond a general educational context and a reference to a public meeting.

Blue Lustre Tested In Home Cleaning Tests

Home Best Testing Laboratory endorses Blue Lustre as meeting high home quality standards. The product has passed long-term testing and keeps millions of carpets looking clean, with a half gallon sufficient for 9x12 rugs using any applicator or long-handled brush.

Hamemaxer

Baytown CAP Members Aid in Missing Pilot Search

Baytown CAP volunteers joined an air and ground search for Louis J. Alexander, a 32 year old Houstonian who disappeared after leaving Corpus Christi. The team included Jack Saunders Dan Casselman John Nelson Bert Black and Shiro man Jack McBride Floyd Walters and Sieber with M B McHugh T L Jacob and George Knierin directing from Galveston Municipal Airport. Six planes and two mobile units covered about 20000 miles but the effort was unsuccessful.

Baytown Louis J. Alexander Corpus Christi Jack Saunders J. 8 Daniell Dan Casselman W. J. Frey W. L. Frey Jr John Sparky) Nelson Bert Black Shiroman Jack McBride Si Cap Bull Floyd Walters Sieber CAP M. B. McHugh T. L. Jacob George Knierin Igalyveston

Opportunity School to Hold Annual Meeting at Community House

The Baytown Opportunity School will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. January 14 at the Community House. A. T. Martin, chairman of the board, announced the public is invited. Community Chest contributors may vote in the election of new directors.

Baytown Opportunity School A. T. Martin

Bond Call Seen For Court House And Channel Bridge

Harris County voters in 1960 may be asked to approve bond issues of 13 million to 5 million for a bridge across the Ship Channel and enlargement of the county court house. The measures would likely go before voters at the November general election. A prior Ship Channel bridge proposal to connect State Highways 7 and 205 was defeated in September, 1857, by 21 138 to 20 479.

Harris County County Commissioners Court Wyatt C. Hedrick Court House

Texas Butadiene Plant Reopens After Explosions

Production continued at the Texas Butadiene and Chemical plant on Sheldon Road after a double explosion and a two minute fire at 12 35 a m Monday. No injuries were reported and the fire was extinguished by the night crew of 18 without outside help. The plant lies north of Channelview.

Texas Butadiene and Chemical Sheldon Road Channelview

OES Study Course At Liberty Meeting Planned

Homer C Wilson vice president and operations head announces an OES study course with a February 20 instruction at Liberty. The program will cover basic products of the plant including aviation gasoline and butadiene, the district four aviation section, and the constitution and by laws.

Homer C. Wilson Curnee Willie Mae Morgan Wortion Ty Rocar Alford Liberty

You Dirty Dog Truck Crash Clutters Central Texas Road

A hazy report describes an incident on a Central Texas highway where a truck collision caused tire debris and vehicles to halt. Authorities scattered spent tires and cleaned the scene while an errant trucker’s status remains unclear.

Spilman Enters Race for Texas House Speaker

State Rep Wade Spilman of McAllen announces candidacy for Speaker of the Texas House. The 35 year old lawyer is in his sixth term and holds an LLB from the University of Texas Law School. He plans statewide district visits to discuss legislative matters and efficient government.

Wade Spilman McAllen Texas House Gery University of Texas Law School Spilman

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