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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1968

Page

2

Letter to the Editor on regional phone service fees

A Baytown resident in Shiloh Texas blasts Gener al Pelephone Co for charging about $50 to call Houston from two new towns Shiloh and Tri-City. The letter questions directory accuracy, operator knowledge of moves, and cites a Crosby call failing to reach a long-time Baytown resident.

the Sun Pelephone Co Shilot Tricity Tex Houston Crosby Baytown Shiloh Joe B. Clawson Gox Baytoun

Funeral Services for Charles F. Teschendorf

Charles Fredrick Teschendorf 69 of 15 Bowie Street owner of Tesch Cleaners in Baytown died at 7:20 am Friday in a Baytown hospital. Funeral 2 pm Sunday at Paul A. Lee chapel with Rev. Milton Ford officiating. Interment Cedar Crest Cemetery. Survived by wife Lilian Pauline, four daughters, three brothers, two sisters, and six pallbearers.

Charles Fredrick Teschendorf Bowie St Tesch Cleaners Baytown Paul A. Lee Milton Ford Cedar Crest Cemetery Teschendorf Victoria Lilian -Pauline Teschendorf Gordon Williamson Houston Fred Ashcrall Sweeny H. M.archer Tallahassee Fla Lee Alvers Yorktown August Teschendorf Big Lake Alfred Teschendorf San Angelo Antone Teschendorf Cuero Mary Tedford

Disaster Likely If 30 Million Flood Vote Loses

Engineers warned the Harris County flood control committee that defeating the 30 million bond on January 27 would be a disaster. The group reported to the Houston Chamber of Commerce as Langford noted only 500000 remains for flood projects. A four year study will map six major watersheds.

Houston (Lp Houston Chamber of Commerce Harris County Chamber Bob Braden Gerry Pate Turner, Collie and

Keep The Faith Adam Jumps 500 Motel Tab

UCLA student leaders say Adam Clayton Powell left a 500 motel bill unpaid after a 1250 honorarium payment. He canceled speeches at San Francisco State and Stanford citing illness, though he planned to preach at Third Baptist Church in San Francisco. Powell had demanded 2000 plus expenses but budget limits capped payments at 1250.

San Francisco University of California At Los Angeles Adam Clayton Powell Bahamas Powell Associated UCLA U.S Jetter University of California Berkeley San Francisco State Stanford University Third Baptist Church

Sunday Funeral Planned for Preston's Dad

William Raleigh Pendergrass, Tl of Route 2, Cleveland Tennessee, father of Preston and Baytown Sun managing editor, died Friday morning at Bradley Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Survived by four daughters a brother and sisters. funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Birchwood Baptist Church, burial in church cemetery. Memorials to National Arthritis Foundation. He had been ill 30 years with arthritis and earlier played baseball for the Chattanooga Lookouts. Born and reared in Birchwood Tennessee.

William Raleigh Pendergrass Cleveland Tenn Preston Pendergrass Baytown Sun Bradley Memorial Hospital Birchwood Baptist Church Birchwood Buckner Funeral Home Carl Gamble National Arthritis Foundation Baytown Old Tennessee Electric Power Co Chattanooga Laokouts Birchwood, Tenn

Hospital Notes Admits and New Arrivals Listed

Admitted to Gulf Coast Mrs. Dora Mae Allen from 1200 S Pruett Room 124. New arrivals include Mr and Mrs Clyde W Wood Pasadena daughter born Jan 12 at Gulf Coast. Mr and Mrs Larry D Arnold 508 S Circle son born Jan 12 at Gulf Coast. Mr and Mrs Michael Shepherd Highlands daughter born Jan 12 at Gulf Coast.

Dora Mae Allen S. Pruett Clyde W. Woodah Gy Pasadena Gulf Coast Larry D. Arnold S- Circle Michael Shepherd Highlands Lan

Senator Sees Fourth Year of Progress in Congress

Senator Yar borough urged continued Senate service in the 30th Congress to push progressive legislation through four crucial months. He warned that not acting could delay vital committee action and drew contrast with a gubernatorial contest. The piece notes the British Thermal Unit as a heat measure, roughly equal to heat from a wooden kitchen match.

Clark Yarborough Congress Senate Washington

Sweet Adeline to Meet in Baytown Civic Center

The prospective Sweet Adeline chapter will gather at 7 30 p m Monday in Activity Room 2 at the Baytown Civic Center. Women interested in singing are invited to attend. For transportation or information call 424-4995. Also notes: Marine Pvt Charles O Kins, son of Mrs P L W Gates of Baytown, completed two weeks of simulated combat training at Camp Pendleton California. A coffee sponsored by Holiday Inn and LEM Photography will be held at 10:30 a m Tuesday at Holiday Inn for Baytown March of Dimes workers to view a film and receive material packets. Army promotion: Daniel F Odom, 23, son of Mr and Mrs J T Enderli of 1703 Amy Drive, promoted to Army SP4 in Vietnam where he serves as a mail clerk in the 151st Transportation Company near Leng Binh.

Baytown Civic Center Charles 0. Kins PL. W. Gates Route 2 Baytown Camp Pendleton Calif Holiday Inn LEM Photography Studio March of Dimes Army DANIEL F_ ODOM J. T. Enderli Amy Drive Vietnam 151St Transportation Company Leng Binh

Coachman Homes launches 640-house build program in early January

Coachman Home Sales reports 72 homes sold valued at 219,354 since the January start. Grady Simmons notes six sales in Craigmont Place, five in Glen Meadows, one in Kountry Klub Village. Homes range from 15,590 to 50,000 and are available under FHA and VA programs. The Lorraine model in Craigmont Place is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Coachman Homes Grady Simmons Craigmont Place Glen Meadows Kountry Klub Village Lorraine In

Packers Edge Raiders In Rough Passing And Rushing Battle

Packers overpower Raiders airing a mixed offense with Daryle Lamonica limited by Green Bay pass rush. Notable players include Willie Brown Gus Orte Len Davidson and Henry Jordan on defense while Bart star Jim Taylor and Donny Anderson contributed on offense amid a high yardage share for multiple receivers and blockers across the lineup.

Liberty Drivers License Office Opens at County Courthouse

Liberty County residents can obtain drivers licenses at the Liberty County Courthouse with a new Department of Public Safety office staffed by Baytown officers Sergeant Ben Broughton Patrolmen Dennis Cotten Dale Cavaness and Chuck Bailey and clerk Patricia Deckert. Driving tests are Mondays. office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Under new state law minors under 23 must present a birth certificate and pay a full provisional license fee until age 21 then apply for a regular license. Provisional licenses may be suspended for two moving violations. Out-of-state drivers must show identification. a license from another state or birth certificate suffices. Minors with a2 licenses issued before Jan 1 1968 are not required to have a provisional license. Eye exam and color photo required for all new applicants and renewals.

Liberty (LI Liberty County Liberty Department of Public Safety Ben, Broughton Dennis Cotten Dale Cavaness Chuck Bailey Baytown Patricia Deckert Moss Hill Texas

Levee Concept Aims to Shield Baytown From Storms

A proposed 30 year levee plan would guard Baytown against 14 foot plus tides and land subsidence. It would create a 20 acre public park and a fresh water lake, stretching along Lynchburg Ferry Road past Scott Burnett and Crystal Bays to the Humble Refinery. Final draft of Van Sickle's concept study, financed by 36000 in public donations, will be released Monday to push construction when feasible.

Baytown van Sickle Lynchburg Ferry Scott, Burnett and Crystal Bays van Sickel Muller She

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