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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1968
Page
1
Baytown mayor Cravey was admitted to San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Monday morning. Relatives said he is undergoing tests and expected to be hospitalized several days.
Weather forecast for Baytown calls for widely scattered daytime thundershowers with temperatures in the mid 70s to low 90s. Galveston tides Thursday night show a high around 8 48 pm and a low near 3 06 am with another low around 54 pm.
Justice of the Peace Glenn Vickery receives a new gavel from Bay town carpenters. The Piechecks of Crosby vacation in Colorado. Ben Shirey meets friends between Baytown and Highlands for coffee. Mr and Mrs Roger Byers visit Mrs Byers parent at the Astrodome. Lormmna McCraw starts work early. Roger Rocky Keene works in Liberty oil fields. Reggie Brewer comments on Optimist Club horse show publicity. Ronnie Hughes on military work schedule. Buddy Bruner stationed Pensacola writes home. Rosemary Juneau buys a new car. Bobby Kinsey wins first at DeMolay Conclave in Lufkin. Roy Kervin birthday surprise.
Janet organized clippings in the scrapbook while helping in the library. Mrs Carter saved items during her tenure beginning in 196L. Janet's mother, Mrs B Lee, will succeed Dr Carter as Baytown Junior Librarian.
The 1969 Community Chest budget of 230678 dollars was approved by the budget committee, with 180667 dollars allotted to 11 local agencies and 349,000 dollars for Houston, Texas and national agencies serving residents. The Welfare League led local allocations at 37861 dollars while the Health League rose to 14328 dollars, up from 10000. Other allocations include YMCA 21000, Boy Scouts 21000, and USO 32400, among others.
Anahuac reports show 1968 six month traffic fatalities in Chambers County reached 14, nearly triple 1967’s six month total. Accidents rose to 236 in 1968 from 40 in early 1967, with $124,792 auto damage versus $109,254 the prior year. May 1968 saw six deaths, many from one car crashes. drownings declined but unknown.
Funeral services for Sgt James A Goodman killed July 7 in Vietnam will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at South Mair Street Baptist Church in Greenwood South Carolina. Burial with military rites at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife Vivian Bagwell Goodman of Fort Gordon Georgia, one son James of Fort Gordon, parents E F and Mrs. Goodman of Highlands, two sisters and two brothers. Harley Funeral Home in Greenwood is directing arrangements.
Mrs Edna Angle aged 70 of 13137 Edison Courts died Tuesday morning. Arrangements are to be announced by Earthman Funeral Home.
The Baytown Chamber of Commerce board unanimously endorsed the Harris County Flood Control District bond proposal of 30 to 36 million dollars slated for July 27. Flood control chief F M Mitchell explained the cost basis, tax impact, and county studies guiding the bond plan, noting funds target five to six years of county needs. He cited job cuts from prior funding gaps and stressed bonds fund projects by priority.
Bayshore Center for Mental Health and Retardation plans a new psychiatric day unit on Minnesota Street near the main center on Louisiana Street. The unit will provide comprehensive care for patients not needing full hospitalization, supported by community donations of furniture equipment and a grant package totaling 3,430 dollars. Administrative director Don Marler notes most current patients may qualify for occupational therapy, offering in home like settings with family involvement and professional guidance.
Highlands II All-Stars beat Galena Park 7-0 in the first round of Zone Playoffs. Kevin Rupp pitched 5 1/3 innings, fanning 15 while allowing four hits. Gabe McChsky homered in the first, Highlands added three in the fourth, then Rupp closed it with a three run homer in the fifth. Highlands advances to face Sheldon Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Federal plans seek to trim tidelands in Texas where shorelines receded since 1615 while keeping boundaries where shorelines advanced into the Gulf of Mexico. US and North Vietnam appear to be nearing private talks on de escalation options. Senate moves to curb foreign aid may affect Paris peace negotiations. Public services for Rep. Joe Pool set for Wednesday at Tyler Street Methodist Church in Dallas. Edward Kennelly chairs Massachusetts delegation to the Democratic National Convention. Howard Hughes pursues 43 percent stake in ABC. Everett Thomas to begin as trust consultant near St Luke’s Hospital in Houston.
Crosby School Board meeting opened with Trustee B J Bradley resigning and ended amid anger from Barrett Station residents over a 1 4 million building plan they say preserves Crosbys dual school system. The board abandoned annexation plans with Lee College, named Jerry Prochazka acting superintendent, and faced repeated objections from local Negro residents about race and funding.
Officers of the Baytown Optimist Club noon and evening groups were installed at a joint party at Newby’s Restaurant. Special honors went to Steele McDonald Reginald Brewer and Fred Dittman for leadership and service. Blaine Esmond installed the officers. Tommie Jones and Elbert Barringer became noon and evening club presidents respectively.
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