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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1972
Page
1
George David Martinez a Robert E. Lee graduate earns Who's Who in High Schools honors for 1972 ranking among the nation’s top three percent of seniors. He will be featured in the upcoming edition.
Carmichael said the Texas Highway Department will focus now on controlling outdoor advertising signs. Once policies on junkyards automobile graveyards and scenic enhancements are developed they will be sent to the mayor for use.
Highway 146 north of Baytown saw three wrecks from 12:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. Friday. Irene Hale Fredieu of La Porte injured in a two car collision a mile north of Cedar Bayou Ridge, taken to Baytown Medical Center. Harald West of Baytown unharmed. Josephine Threadgill of Dayton hurt in crash at Highway 146 and Interstate 10, taken to San Jacinto Methodist. Larry Hall of Speedwell, Tenn. driving the truck. Both drivers cited for traffic violations. A third crash at Highway 146 and Interstate 10 caused no injuries.
The Baytown Police Department Humane Division seeks a small black dog with no markings that bit 10 year old Marie Martinez at about 3 p.m. Wednesday in the 1200 block of Magnolia. The dog, a stranger to the neighborhood, has not been seen. information should be reported to the Humane Division. Marie is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe A Martinez.
Gov. Preston Smith faced a delay in confirming nominees as Senators approved a long slate of appointees but rejected three. They barred Larry Teaver as insurance board chair, Jack McLaughlin of the labor statistics bureau, and Harold Harvey of the Industrial Accident Board, citing petty reasons.
Houston committees reviewed requests totaling 2 558 dollars from local agencies including Child Guidance Council on Alcoholism Jewish Family Service Sheltering Arms Vocational Guidance and Harris County Center for Retarded. Most agencies received less than requested and several were denied including Steppingstone Referral Services and Our House Magma Inc. No state or national groups received support.
Funeral notices list Jessie Alma Jackson 70 of 411 Pamela died in Anahuac. Services 2 p.m. Monday at Earthman Chapel. Survived by son H. A. Menette, siblings, grandchildren. Also memorials for James Pierce Mansker 16 of 5310 N Redell Road with service at Earthman Highlands Chapel. Edward Agna Gregory 64 of Crosby died Friday. service times at Earthman Highlands and Sacred Heart Highlands. Burial Crosby Catholic Cemetery. rosary 7 p.m. Sunday.
Sam Clayton won city council approval to transfer Safeway Cab permit to him and plans to buy the taxi service. The ordinance requires annual renewal and no transfer between people without council approval. Clayton noted Safeway and Red Top keep the same rates.
Crosby officials cite bond-financed projects and entrance hurdles as factors. Superintendent Prochazka notes 49 of 119 Crosby High School graduates plan college attendance, with few rejections. Mrs. Luquette urges better management, while TEA approves building plans though retroactive accreditation remains uncertain.
A personal birthday message from a father to his son Jeff Thomas invites smiles and well wishes. It mentions Pamela Drive as a home reference and includes a casual reminder to manage finances with checks. The note also references Peoples State Sank and provides a business address and phone line.
In the Gulf of Mexico the port moves forward with two barge carrying services. Combi Lines brought its first ship the Bilderdyk into Barbour's Cut and its second the Muenchen is due in September. Delta Lines will start a container barge service to South America after the new year. Altwater urged four acres more marshaling ground at Barbour's Cut to avoid losing shipping. he spoke at the Chamber of Commerce meeting, introduced by Red Pruett of Bay town.
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