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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1977
Page
2
Local figures discuss county governance and highway disputes amid calls for unity. Jackson defends decisions on THA matters while warning against divisive policies. Residents in Beaumont Dayana and north-central areas debate Liberty and Tirthy Wiver sector reforms and interstate linkages.
In a county poised between progress and preservation, Bids for leadership center on strengthening Chambers Memorial Hospital, approved building codes, and a revamped juvenile court. Judge Jackson emphasizes beautification, septic regulations, and a collaborative future with local officials.
Two brothers died in a shooting following an argument after a youth football game near Anahuac. Adams Wayne Ordain, 32, of Weal lake Louisiana, and Glen Dean Ordain, 29, of Houston, were pronounced dead at the Green Door tavern about five miles east or north of Anahuac on Sunday.
Chambers County sheriff reports an armed robbery at an Exxon station in Anahuac near Highway 146. The suspect, driving a dark green older model pickup with Louisiana plates, fled with the cash drawer after forcing the attendant at 2 16 am Monday. The attendant tackled the suspect, scattering the cash drawer contents. Police seek a young man in custody.
Thomas Pritchard of Channelview found a five-year-old boy’s body in Dewasen Park lake after the child had reportedly gone missing around 1:45 p.m. Police say the boy, Jervis Bowty of Houston, could not swim and was swept away by the crowd in the swimming area.
The clippings share Tuesday greetings for Eddie Redower and Anita Merin Gordon age 16 from family members. Mrs Mattie Schieck aged 82 receives a warm greeting from Kenton and Dorothy Minisms. A note mentions a lettuce and tomato salad benefiting from an oil and vinegar dressing with capers.
Americana Day events feature numerous winners across contests from goose races to beard and leg competitions. Beenda Flewellen led the goose race, with Mark Clement and Dodie Richardson following. Bob Tullos and Drace Sallis topped the moustache tones, while Mike Hallmark won best beard and Eli Aiken earned worst overall.
Lynn Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs And Lewis of Baytown graduates from Mematia Hospital School of Radalagic Technology and receives Outstanding Student award. A 1974 Robert E Lee graduate, she also attended Lee College and will teach at the School of FReubologic Technology.
Carolyn Scott told Baytower police a bicycle was stolen from 748 East Humble on Saturday or Sunday. The bike was valued at $430.
A fragmented recipe note describes a three fruit and coconut mix with sliced oranges pineapple and bananas served over vanilla ice cream. It suggests variations and migration influences in a casual culinary aside.
Ziolkowski, 68, plows ahead on the Crazy Horse granite on Thunderhead Mountain, aiming to unveil a 100 foot high monument. He has spent nearly 30 years outlining the Sioux leader with visitors watching, funding the work through donations reaching about 400000 last year.
AP Television reports on a new CBS special by Drew Rooney exploring whether Americans are really working hard. The show features 100 sites from Fort Lauderdale to Cleveland, interviews with workers, union and business leaders, and a look at profit sharing and worker involvement. Rooney aims to show people like their jobs but question longer work demands.
Bulletin reports Carlos Brown Jr of 3222 Pasadena Blvd LaPorte was using a chemical solvent to clean a crane when the solvent exploded. He was thrown about 70 feet and sustained burns exceeding 75 percent of his body. He was taken to Herman Mann Hospital by helicopter. condition not released Tuesday.
In Bozeman Montana AP reports Vernon and Janella Wear nearing a Wally Byam rally traveled 1 miles before realizing their trailer split from the car at a Greybull Wyoming stop sign. The driver said he hadn’t noticed and remained unaware of the detached trailer.
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