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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1968

Page

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Auto Damage After Beer Bottle Shatters Windshield

A pickup truck in Beaumont suffered a damaged windshield when a beer bottle was hurled at night near 122 West Gulf Street. Baton Rouge owner C Uggen reported the incident occurred between 8 and 11 pm Saturday. Patrolman J J Fulion investigated. Tools Stolen From Lumber Co. A electric sander and tools valued at 203 dollars were taken from Sheley Lumber Co. Police investigated by Patrolman S M Gaskey. White Family Reunion Planned A White family reunion and picnic will be held all day Sunday at Tyrrell Park Pavilion Beaumont with basket lunches.

W. Gulf Baton Rouge J. J. Fulion Sheley Lumber Co James Sheley S. M Gaskey Tyrrell Park Pavilion Beaumont

Baytown Weather and Local Happenings Highlight Mild Forecast

Sunny and warm with a chance of scattered showers Tuesday in the Baytown area. Temperatures expected in the low 70s to low 80s. Galveston tides show highs at 5 24 p.m. and 12 48 p.m. and lows at 11 05 a.m. and 9 36 p.m. Local items include Frances Dawson buying a belt for her washer Jill Dawson ill Carl Gregg preparing for service C J Hart napping Butch Voytek and Cal Hart driving around J J Hughes and daughter Becky hosting guests Jana Williams riding Jack A Hester hospitalized Baytown night at Huntsville with Sam Houston State summer band camp attendees and passing comments from Sylvia Scott Alma Hadduck Avis Stovall and others.

Frances Dawson Jill Dawson Carl Gregg C. J. Hart Butch Voytek Cal Hart J. J. Hughes Becky Jana Williams Jack A. Hester Jack Pinevan Astrodome Baytown Huntsville Sam Houston al Melingers Purifoy Thompsons John Harding Max Souby Betty Zinn Sylvia Scott San Antonio Steve Dedman Alma Haddick Avis Stovall

Jail Cell Barbaric Baytown Juvenile Handling Editor's Note

In a three part Baytown series Wanda Orton reports on juvenile jail conditions. Sgt Berman H Steele calls the existing cell barbaric and argues for a humane detention room and more juvenile officers. He recalls runaways and frightened youths awaiting possible reunification or transport to Harris County.

Sao Wanda Orton Baytown Berman H. Steele Sgt. Steele Steele Houston Harris County Probation Department

Railroad Man Here Hits Road More Than Tracks

W F Lanford, newly appointed assistant train master agent for Southern Pacific, travels Lafayette division from Baytown to Liberty and Dayton. A Brenham native and World War I veteran, he loves trains and has worked 20 years in railroading. His family, living at 204 Madison, attends First Christian Church. wife Joyce hails from Rockdale. Lanford began on the extra board in Houston, moved to Baytown in 1943, and was promoted on March 1 to the new post.

W. EF Dod”" Lanford Southern Pacific Lafayette Houston Lanford Baytown Liberty Dayton Bea Lake Charles David Douglas Madison First Christian Church Sanford Chamber of Commerce Brenham Europe Joyce Rockdale W. B Pappy’’ Knowles

Veteran Baytown Soldier Dies Of Viet War Wounds

Sergeant Charley Vernon Stanley 41 died at Ft. Sam Houston Hospital after shrapnel and bullet wounds from Vietnam. He returned to the U.S. June 28 with a family notified only later. Funeral at Pace-Stancil in Cleveland with full military honors. Survived by wife Ernestina, daughter Delores, three sons, mother, sisters, brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Charley Vernon Stanley U.S Vietnam Ernestina D. Stanley San Antonio Stanley Ft. Sam Houston Redside H. J. Stanley Baytown Pace - Stancil Funeral Home Cleveland Paul Stephens Long Point Baptist Church Houston Oak Shade Highlands Marine Corps Marines Aew Army West Germany Saigon Sgt Delores C. S. Stanley Harry Eugene Stanley Cpl Charley Vernon Stanley Jr U.S. Army Ft. Benning

Father Of Baytonian Dies In Tomball At 78

W. H. Lockard aged 78 died in Houston on Sunday after a period of ill health. He was a Humble Production annuitant and longtime Tomball resident. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Klein Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Black, a son Pete of Fort Worth, and grandchildren John and Karen Black.

W. H. Lockard W. B. Slack Houston Klein Funeral Home Lockard Tomball Black Pete Fort Worth John Karen Black

Lee College probation program aids suspended students

The Lee College experimental probation program requires that students on academic suspension attend at least two semesters to earn college credit and improve their standing. Beneficiaries receive special counseling under college supervision, aiming to restore academic potential and reflect the college’s supportive approach.

Lee College Bessie Durham

Baytonians Tour to Mexico Cost Under Fifty Each

Four Campfire Girls, three former Hay Scouts and two mothers journey from Baytown to Los Moches, Mexico for under 50 per person. The group, led by Mrs. Frank Maystorovich, includes Robert Collins and nine others, traveling by car and train via San Antonio and Creel. They explore HemisFair in San Antonio, Big Bend, and Tarahumara country, facing delays and a late arrival in Chihuahua before YMCA police escort helps reunite the party.

Linda Ferrell Baytown Los Moches Mex Frank Maystorovich Irs Robert Collins Mandy McKee Barbara Morgan Karen Maystorovich Donna Wynnerer Wally Collins Don Barnhill Lue Howell Djinaga San Antonio Donna HemisFair Big Bend National Park Presidio Ofinaga el Fuerte Dam Joe Los Meches LosMeches Creel Don Chihuahua YRICA YMCA Mexico

NBC Box 149 Seen as Barometer for 1968 Vote

Baytown election judge Mrs. Ted Kloesel awaits NBC word on whether Precinct 249 will be chosen as a barometric box for the November 1968 elections. NBC uses such boxes to gauge turnout, with past results showing mixed alignment with state and national trends. Precinct 149 has mirrored Texas results historically, carrying key races in 1964 and 1942 and voting for Ike in 1952 and 1956.

Johnella Boynton Ted Kloesel Baytown National Broadcasting Co NBC U.S Texas Barry Goldwater John Connally Jack Crichton Don Yarborough Preston Smith Sloesel Ivry Evry Harry ‘Truman New York Tom Dewey Truman Beauford Jester W. C. Millican Klioesel Ner Ike Kloesel Harris County Sixon Mixon Kennedy

Aug 3 Deadline For Salons In Congress Progress

Washington AP reports Congress hopes to wrap up its sixth session before the conventions with major legislation in play. Gun control housing foreign aid and President Johnsons Supreme Court picks face floor and committee action as senators and representatives race to meet an August 3 adjournment target amid a Senate confirmation fight.

Washington Johnson Supreme Court Igaders Senate House Rules Committee Buoc Senate Judiciary Committee Far Stroinger Congress

Marti Finishes Sixth at Buick Open in Baytown

Baytown's Fred Marti tied for sixth at the Buick Open with a three under par total of 235, sharing honors with Frank Beard. The University of Houston alum earned 33,375 for the event, boosting year earnings to 317,006 after four rounds of 72 70 72 73.

Baytown Fred Marti Frank Beard Marti University of Houston

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