25 Jan 1976
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1976
Page
1
A Crosby school meeting to hear an appeal from a Drew Junior High student was hampered by lack of a quorum as four trustees were absent. Present were Eugene Murphy, Jerry Progharka and Blaine Corman, board president, with the session called for December to review a violation of district policy.
The reminiscence recalls a boyhood in Quitman where a mother and child helped feed prisoners in the jail. The story notes the speaker’s brother became a justice of the peace in Quitman and outlines the speaker’s education at Quitman High School, East Texas State, Texas State Teachers College, Lee College, and Harris County Basic Law En.
Douglas holds 160 classroom hours with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission in liquor laws and general law enforcement training. He serves in community groups such as the Baytown Evening Optimist Club Baytown Youth Fair Association Bayshore Red Reel and Gun Club and the Harris County Constables Association. During his first term he aided merchants in recovering funds from hot check writers rising from 292 warrants in 1973 to 5760 in 1975 with 15387 dollars recovered. He expanded his staff from five to nine. he advocates adding more officers to protect Baytown precincts of over 240000 residents.
Obscure funeral notices list services for Faye Reece Mayanafin and Edna Smith with details of survivors including Mildred Turman Jenny and several Mayon relatives. Burial at San Jacinto Memorial Park directed by Howard Glendale Funeral Home. Several masons and lodge members to conduct services with pallbearers. Second notice mentions Clemet Bul and Jacy Smith, burial at Coaxberry Cemetery, long service records noted for Deputy Williams Addie Hurt and Maryley Billie, with burial at Coaxberry Cemetery. Funeral arrangements reference Johnson Whitaker and Frasier Funeral Home with family from Mont Belvieu.
Police report a string of burglaries and thefts across neighborhoods. Items taken include a typewriter calculator and checks from several homes and businesses. About $850 in valuables and cash were stolen in multiple incidents, with suspects entering through windows and shed roofs.
Four people were injured in two separate accidents on Friday afternoon near Highway 148 and Lee Drive. In the first crash a car and a motorcycle collided as both vehicles traveled south, sending two occupants to hospital. In the second, a pickup driven by Stephen Michael Hall struck another car at Mueller, with two passengers treated for injuries. Police cited no serious injuries to the drivers.
City council meets to transfer 27 753 from contingency to special services in the water fund. Final approval is granted for a high risk apartment project after Planning Commission review. A change order raises the Bicentennial Park contract to 116 032. Industrial waste surcharge amounts set, EPA delay noted awaiting definite costs.
Patrolman Terry Armstrong reports early morning vandals damaged a vehicle at Frontier Babecer 1067 N Main with 208 dollars in damage and twenty five dollars more on tires near Wood Creek Apartments. The vehicle belonged to J M Foster Co and was parked near Harold Jessup's residence. R E Hell filed the report.
Mayor notes average interest around two percent, pledging savings on interest expense over years. Voters approved 200 in fire equipment via certificates of obligation alongside bond elections. Three contracts awarded for Bayway water line, Robin Road storm sewer, and Bicentennial Park project. Construction timelines and library expansion planned. Delegates and bond projects referenced with district filings and slated meetings.
The notice details filing deadlines for district delegate nominees with the secretary of state by March 1, followed by March 18 drawings for ballot positions and later dates April 1 and April 10 for potential withdrawals or ballot adjustments. It also reports on city projects including drainage, road work on Bayway Drive Loop 201 Spur 430 and Highway 46, a new multipurpose building, flood control efforts, and budgeting notes, plus local honors and savings accounts unrelated to the political process.
City officials say the federal local share timing remains uncertain while Eckhardt cites 2020 or 75 25 as possible cost splits. Baytown could face bond votes for funding and may seek Harris County participation. Evacuation zones cover Lynchburg Lakewood and Wooster areas along Bayway Drive.
The caucuses in Mississippi tested Democratic presidential hopefuls including Wallace Carter and Bentsen as Sanford withdrew, returning to Duke University. In New Hampshire Humphrey denied candidacy but vowed effort. an accidental shooting injured Annette Clement in her Bayshore home with a foot wound.
Police linked a forged check for 30 dollars to Mrs Magdalene Harmon's missing purse after it was cashed at a local bank. Patrolman Sam Taylor reported the incident occurred Wednesday with Friday follow up on the investigation.
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