District and club notices fill Baytown area schedule
District 69 instruction meeting led by Mrs. Carl Iford set for 7 30 p m Monday at Mont Belvieu Rebecca Lodge with Baytown members invited. Baytown refinery wage talks resume with a $5 raise in session called by mediator. Channelview Pilot Club meets 7 30 p m Monday at Baker s Cafeteria Greens Bayou. Linda Kay Ringer earns Who s Who honor at East Texas Baptist College. Mothers March area chairman named. San Angelo College hosts homecoming Feb 5. Elks Dance at Judge Building Saturday with Madison Sturdivant Orchestra. Weather mostly cloudy with light drizzle. Galveston tides high and low times listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Iford
Baytown
Rebeca Assembly of Texas
Mont Belvieu Rebecca Lodge
CY Pilot Club
Channelview
Baker's Cafeteria
Federal Road
Greens Bayou
T. 3. Elder
Linda Kay Ringer
A. B. Ringer
Dell Dale
East Texas Baptist College
The
Compass
Alpha Chi
Sigma Iota Chi
Around Town Whispers and Local Happenings in Baytown
Mrs Beth Brett and J O Hellingsworth to wed Friday at Calvary Baptist Church. A child's billfold with 4 cents found in Craigmont. Constable Paul Anderson notes his father recovering from surgery. Mrs E A Genzer reports attempted burglary at 714 E Hunnicutt. Baytown police chief Herbie Freeman featured in metropolitan paper. Justice of the Peace M M Brown nickname question. A large black tam cat at Mrs Garretts home. Tammie Schiller celebrates second birthday. Baytonians spray trees with water during freezing weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Brett
Forrest
J. O. Hellingsworth
Baytown
Calvary Baptist Church
W. Murrill
Craigmont
Sammie McPhail
Mike W
Paul Anderson
E. A. Genzer
E. Hunnicutt
Herbie) Freeman
la Porte
Justice of the Peace
M. Mf
Fats) Brown
M. M
Fatz) Brown
Justice Brown
Pats
Fats
Taiz
R. M. Garrett
Highway Blvd
Tammie Schiller
Baytown Delegation Plans Oyster Fry Trip to Austin
A Baytown group of at least 20 will charter a bus from the Chamber of Commerce Building Monday noon to attend an oyster fry in Austin. Organizers led by Grover K. Edge said reservations are required and set costs at $10 per person for 20 travelers, with lower per-person rates if up to 39 ride. Guests include state officials and lawmakers, with several local dignitaries listed among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Ybus
Chamber of Commerce
Austin
The
Bayshore Red
Reef and Gun Club
Grover K. Edge
Presi
Chamber
Edge
Dish
State Legisla Iture
Land Office
Game and Fish Commission
Bayshore Rod, Reef and Gun Club
Justice of the Peace
M. M. Brown
Jack W. Strickler
A. B. LeFevre
W.L. Ward
Cheney R. Coker
Tom Conder
John C. Echols
Connie Magourik
Jack Kimmons
Alpert Nelson
J. W. Ainsworth
Weather and unrest mix in mixed Central Texas briefing
Freezing drizzle coats Central Texas slowing traffic while a careful thaw advances elsewhere. Secret Service arrests ex Houston officer Gerald Twomey over a counterfeit ring. Mayor Cutter shifts recreation center use to a wrestling venue ending a local controversy. A Cuban refugee flotilla reaches safety as more headlines touch race, space and labor notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Cutter
Houston
Dowatown Recreation Center
268 New Members Are Sought In YMCA Drive
Baytown YMCA announces a 1963 membership drive targeting 2683 new members. Division leaders include James, Harrop, and Harry F. Hartman with Charles Titlery heading the special division. Sponsors listed are Dr. Max Mosesman and Kim Woren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Baytown
Young Men's Christian Association
James, Harrop
Harry F. Hartman
Charles Titlery
Truman
Cox
Thad Felton
Century Club
Malcolm Jones
W. F. Walsh
Max Mosesman
Kim Woren
Herbert V. Herbert
B. E. Greer
Wet And Dreary Weekend In Baytown Predictions
Baytonians faced a wet and dreary weekend after a frigid low of 16 degrees, the coldest ever recorded in the Houston area for January. Friday morning then warmed to 30 degrees by dawn, with a southeast wind lifting temperatures to 36 by 10 am and a forecasted high around 43. The U S Weather Bureau warned of another cold air mass moving from the north expected early next week, with uncertain severity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytonians
Houston
Mercury
U.S. Weather Bureau
United States
City considers condemning Ashbel Smith tract for park
Baytown officials weigh condemning part of the Ashbel Smith land to expand Roseland Park amid annexation and tax concerns. The Land Co. seeks sale of the entire 1.541 acre tract with negotiations ongoing for a lease, while councilors discuss northward expansion and possible forced sale to secure park space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neverty
Pansion
Bel Smith Land Co
Hansen
J.ita
Gulf Oil Corp
Jim) Bryan
Gulf Hill
Old Southern
Oak Pacific Railroad
Carver
Bel Smith
LeFevre
Ben Lave
Robert Strickland
Baytown
Strickland
Love
Land Company
Ashbel Smith
C. A
Chris) Hansen
Roseland Park
al Clayton
George Chandler
Kennedy fears possible bold action after Gulf Coast dock strike talks
Galveston AP report says an assistant secretary of labor urged ending the Gulf Coast dock strike, prompting James Reynolds to warn that President Kennedy could take stern action next. Reynolds left the meeting as ILA leaders resisted workers' pay-rise demands and refused to return to work. A seven man committee was proposed to study gang size if a pay hike occurred, but Ralph Massey, president of the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District TA, rejected the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Gulf Coast
Kennedy
James Reynolds
Shingtin Thurvday Forks
International Loongshoremen's Association
Inter
Lee College Plans Spring Enrollment At 1200
Approximately 1,200 students are expected to enroll for the spring semester at Lee College with first classes starting Thursday. Registration is set for Monday and Tuesday from 9 am to 1 pm and 4 to 8 pm. The last day to register for credit is February. Spring exams run May 23 to 29 with commencement May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee College
Eester
San Jacimo
How School Taxes Are Figured in Baytown
Baytown residents learned how school and college taxes are calculated on home values. With a $15,000 house, 40 percent of value is taxed, giving school bills at $8.26 and college bills at $10.20 for the same valuation, based on rates of $1.47 per $100 and 17 cents respectively. District staff cover questions at 582-8315.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Baytown
City Tries To Cancel Contract After Oversight
Baytown City Council approved canceling a contract with White Supply Co. after discovering a 20 percent plus 2 percent early payment discount made White the lowest bidder, though White did not list final discounted prices on the bid form. The council decided the Houston firm Standard Concrete Pipe Sales should be honored, citing bid specification issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Beathard Son
Houston Concrete
Baytown
J. B. LeFevre
White Supply Co
LeFevre
White
Charles White
White Supply
Standard Concrete Pipe Sales, Inc
Houston
George Chandler
Ward
al Clayton
Houston Company
Hardy Fulier
Austin
Harry F. Massey
Houston Natural Gas Corp
Jackson Hines
Huron
Methodist-SJ Hospital Ruling Likely Feb 24
Baytown officials report a potential future church status for San Jacinto Memorial Hospital under Methodist oversight. The Texas Board of Vocational Homes heard from Baytown leaders and hospital trustees as they weigh accepting the offer, with a final decision hoped soon to avoid staff unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist-Sj
Fred Hartman
Baytown
Hos- Next
Spital
San Jacinto Memorial
H. H. Meier
General Managers Company
Texas Center
Methodist Church
Texas Board of Vosnitale the Humble Company
Meier
Houston
Paul Martin
Dale
Inal Acon
Methodist
Hosspital
G. L. Farned
Joel, Reid
Theo Wilburn
Marjshall
Burtor Battle
San Jacinto
Judge Reid
Larry Stokes
San Jacinto Hospital
Farmed
Trinity Choir Tour Ends Night in Bartown Concert
The 40 voice Trinity University Choir under Claude Zetty performs at 8 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Bartown. The tour covers over 1200 miles with nine city appearances in two states. In six years the group has given more than 60 concerts, including 15 with the San Antonio Symphony and various radio and TV appearances. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity University
First Presbyterian Church
Bartown
Claude Zetty
San Anonio Symphony
Sterling Library to Open Feb Twenty Fourth Week
Sterling Municipal Library is set to open February 24 with a 1 minute dedication ceremony led by board president Mosesman and remarks from the advisory board. Officials and former mayors will be introduced as a ribbon will be cut and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. A book division plan for city and county holdings is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday to resolve ownership disputes. The Pilot Club donated a piano for the meeting room. West Sterling and West Texas Avenue routes to the library will receive priority repairs, at an estimated total cost of 15650 dollars.
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W. L
Dub) Ward
Council
Red
J. B. LeFevre
Pilot Club of
Baytown
LePavre
West Sterling
West Texas Avenue
Ole Yeller Dog Note Baffles City Officials
A college campus yellow mongrel named Ole Yeller evaded a humane officer trap and left a handwritten note mockingly promising to elude future captures. The note, signed by Ole Yeller with help from his college friends, was found on a trap near Lee Drive and posted in City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odis Muennink
Ole Yeller
Humane
Ole Yetter
Sun Classified Want Ad Department Notices
An old Sun classified notice touts the utility trailer for sale and the department hours. It mentions J. W. Gunn of Alford solving a problem in four days for 252 dollars and lists a brand new wheel trailer with fender springs for 595 dollars with a phone number for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
J. W. Gunn
Alford
Gunn
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Humble-Ocaw
Humble Oil and Refining Co
OCAW
Ima Muston
Robert EF
Lee
University of Houston
Commission On English
College Entrance Examination Board
C. Robert Bandy
Bandy
SAN Angelo College Ex-students Association
San Angelo College
Baytown Elks Lodge
Judge Building
Madison Sturdivant
Tig Beach Road
A. A.better
Tri-City Beach Road
Barbers Hill
Ledbetter
Ledbetters
Hooston
Oil Company
Gun Club
Texas
Washington
West Gulf Ports
Europe
Rio Grande Valley
Secret Service
Gerald Twomey
Ord
New York
James H. Meredith
University of Mississippi
Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr
aLy
Baytown Park
Bulletin
City
Massey
Ithey
Clayton
Herons
Velma Ansley
Wight
Glen Meadows
Rumnwood
City Library
Smege Vanpurs
Dogcatcher
Mr. Dogentchver
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