Baytown Gains 119 New Businesses in 1960 Year
Baytown reports 119 new businesses started during 1960. Officials attribute growth to local investment and expanding commerce in the city limits.
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1961
Page
2
Baytown reports 119 new businesses started during 1960. Officials attribute growth to local investment and expanding commerce in the city limits.
A clipped OCR item notes market area data and ticker terms but text is heavily garbled. It mentions names like Fanner and Smithy and references a tether, leaving the main facts unresolved. The readable fragments suggest a broken stock quotes section without clear outcomes or figures.
A funeral service was held today for Mrs Walmsley father, with local clergy and family in attendance. Mourners gathered at the church on Main Street, paying respects and sharing memories as the community joins in the somber observance.
A Baytown survey gathers sportsman views on local hunting and fishing practices. Respondents discuss equipment, safety, and conservation as part of a statewide data collection on outdoor recreation.
The Optimist Club announces the upcoming Oratorical Contest with a $400 scholarship and national entries. Participants renewing their 16th birth year and those retired in the area should join Mo Halley, Lester Alate, and Charlie Fuller for details and registration.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Baytonians and a father named Des in El Campo with references to Mraz family and daughters. The readable facts are unclear on dates places or events and no clear action or outcome is present.
The fragment mentions a large bid total for road projects. Sparse details reference Bere Bryan am Lass and Copite megth of Bo, with no clear event dates or named organizations. The readable bits suggest a procurement or construction context but lack concrete entities or outcomes.
Sheffield plant outlines planned investment to expand operations and upgrade facilities. Details indicate new machinery, job support, and enhanced production capacity aimed at meeting rising demand. Local officials expect economic benefits for the region.
Barbers Hill defeated Crosby 38 to 35 in a tight high school basketball game. Leeman and Prittas led Crosby with strong scoring efforts, while Adee and Adee helped Barbers Hill surge late. The result honors Barbers Hill at home and showcases Crosby’s defense.
Phillins earnings rise in 1960 with sales reaching about 125 million dollars. The report notes higher value contributions from natural gas and related sectors and projects 1961 output near 179 million, up from 1959 but expected to ease.
A scrambled OCR item indicates an official withholding form EMPLOVES related to wages and a state revenue administrator. The fragment mentions a 1960 withholding action and a Wednesday deadline, with Hubert J Webb named as officer, though many words are garbled.
Raytown police report a burglary attempt at Capesip Market. Officers said an intruder disconnected a key alarm at the main gate around midnight Tuesday, prompting an investigation. No injuries reported.
Baytown page highlights star focus and local movie event set for Thursday. Details tease appearances and fan opportunities with community interest in Baytown entertainment scene.
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