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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1969
Page
2
David Lloyd Petrash, son of Mr and Mrs John J Petrash of Y, has been named to the honor roll at North Texas for the spring term. The announcement notes David’s academic achievement and places him among recognized students.
The list shows trading quotes for numerous firms including Allis Chalmers, Atlantic Richfield, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, General Electric, IBM, Ford, Chevron, Texaco, Union Carbide, United Airlines, US Steel, and Westinghouse. Prices are given in fractions and percentages, with notable figures such as Gulf States und 2, Arian’s Dept Store 33, and Dow Chemical 67. The chaotic OCR fragment presents a snapshot of an afternoon market ticker with many typographical errors and irregular entries.
The U S Corps of Engineers conducts a HUD survey to justify flood insurance data, relying on existing data from two communities. Baytown will need more time as local benchmarks are outdated by subsidence, requiring re establishment of benchmarks and elevation surveys of buildings streets and improvements to assess damage.
Mrs BYARD EL Seay Jr is recovering from surgery at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. She is in Room Ho and hopes to return here by Friday.
Elton Wayne Hancock, 20, of La Marque, was sentenced to 99 years for murder with malice in the May 1, 1957 stabbing death of his aunt, Mrs. Nettie Olds of Baytown. The jury deliberated 40 minutes after finding him guilty. Olds, 46, was stabbed in her home on West Lonita. Hancock showed a history of mental disorders per witnesses, with his mother testifying to prior acts of violence.
Two people were injured in a two car crash at Market and Lee Drive at 4 25. Pat and Arnold of 718 Lloyd Lane were treated and released at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. James F Bracy 24 Town Square Pasadena was treated and released at Gulf Coast Hospital. Officer W R Dabney charged Bracy with failing to yield the right of way and with no driver s license.
Baytown Postmaster M. L. Neal announces the parcel post weight limit will rise to 40 pounds for shipments between first class post offices after Tuesday The increase applies to trips between larger post offices in zones three through eight with the local office ceiling already 40 pounds The 72 inch combined length and girth limit remains for all first class offices Smaller offices rural or star routes military post offices and Alaska and Hawaii offices keep 70 pounds and the same length limit Public Law 69 593 authorized rises between larger cities The changes set for July 1 1970 and 1971 raise length and girth limits to 78 and 2 inches respectively for shipments between first class post offices
Admission list from Gulf Coast shows Bettie CC Lloyd in Baytown Room 102, Garey Hindman Channelview Room 104, Frances Coon Baytown Room 103, Joe QC Martinez Baytown Room Sr. Joseph Coffey and Elizabeth Ann Coffey in Baytown Room 213, Ruby Biano Baytown Room 137, Olen C. Lamb Highlands Room 324, Joseph John Malenar Crosby Room 132, Melvin K. Alford Baytown Room 123.
Delta Gamma Chapter and Phi Sigma Alpha will meet at 7 30 p m on July 10 instead of Thursday due to the holiday. Mrs C W Suesse of 2307 Belvedere will be hostess for the gathering.
Don t fear dentures loosening Sprinkle FASTEETH on denture pieces for security and comfort. The alkaline formula helps upper and lower plates stay in place, aiding chewing. See your dentist regularly and choose FASTEETH for healthier dentures.
Abilene Christian College lists 35 spring semester Dean's Honor Roll students including Baytown residents Millie Herbert Diana St Clair Frank Yates and Steve Yates. To qualify, students must enroll in at least 12 hours with a 3.5 GPA. The Jaycee Summer Convention set for August 22 to 24 in Clear Lake City urges pre registration through Baytown Jaycees contacts Davis Whitted and David Evans.
La Porte police said 17 year old Jimmy Lee Renard was shot to death Monday afternoon as he attempted to enter his home at 101 W Main. His mother, 46 year old Zena Renard, fired a .45 caliber revolver after mistaking him for a burglar. No charges filed yet. investigation to be sent to the grand jury.
Clark, four years as Hereford superintendent, has led prior districts in Olton Wilson and Ackerly. He recently toured the Soviet Union to study Russian schools and planned a IBM funded computer workshop in Poughkeepsie. A pilot with three teenage children, he spoke to Texas teachers and to the Texas Educational Secretaries, and holds degrees from Harding College and Sul Ross State with PhD work at Texas Tech.
Cecil G. Bowers Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Cecil G Bowers Sr of Channelview, has been promoted to Army Specialist Four at Fort Wainwright Alaska where he serves with the 11th Infantry Brigade.
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