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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1969

Page

2

Van Dyke Starred In Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Adaptation

Dick Van Dyke stars as an inventive inventor in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang adapted for the screen by Roald Dahl and Ken Hughes from Ian Fleming story. Produced by Albert Broccoli and directed by Ken Hughes, the film opens in England with locations in France and Bavaria and features Sally Ann Howes and Lionel Jeffries.

Dick van Dyke United Artist Brunson Theater Sally Ann Howes Lionel Jeffries England Ronald Dahl Ian Fleming Albert Broccoli Ken Hughes Roald Dahl Hughes Dee Dee Wood

Hospital Notes Admits List at Gulf Coast

Admitted to Gulf Coast includes Debra Lynn Robertson from Selbrook in room 124 and Mayo at Barown in room 134. Gary Powell in room 27, Joan Fleming in room 202, Shelia Strickland in room 14, Norma Bettis in room 432, Hilton Going in room 17, Vera Holbrook in room 211, Tyer Lively in Dodge room 107, Nancy Lane in room 103, and new arrival Judy Hud man Baytown born to Bevie and Bevie Hud man.

Debra Lynn Robertson Donnie Lynn Robertson Selbrook Ply! Mayo Joe G. Mays Barown Gary Edwards Powell Lonzo E. Powell Bartown Joan Joraine Flemming Ben 5

Damage Reported After Storm Across Harris County

A rain gauge at Hebel Motel on Highway 146 logged 68 inches of rain during Tuesday night’s storm. Mont Belvieu saw high winds but facilities are underground and weather protected. Baytown area reported extensive roof damage and damaged trees as flying objects like garbage can lids and lawn chairs were common in the area.

Harris County Mosquito Control District Hebel Highway 146 Mont Belview Chappell Baytown

Baytown youth reports bracelet and bike theft

Danny Brecheen, 19, said he was robbed by a man and woman with a baby in a wooded area near Pruett Street around 10 15 a m Tuesday. He claimed the couple took a bracelet valued at $3 and his bicycle, then fled in their car after slapping him and bundling the bike into the trunk.

Baytown Danny Brecheen Edna Pruett Street Brecheen Brechen Pulive San Jacinto Monument Park

Moon Mission Heads to Moon Landing

Apollo 11 blasts from Launch Complex 39 with four 44 000 pound restraining arms guiding the Saturn V rocket. NASA officials and President Nixon send best wishes as astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin prepare for lunar touchdown and the symbolic plaque declaring peace for all mankind.

Ralph Nathy Christian Leadership Conference Leadin Nixon White House Armericar Strong Aldrin Ring Collins Les United States Earth Armstrong Moon

Bonds OK’d to fund multiple waterway projects across Houston area

A commissioners court vote approved 12.5 million in bonds to be spent across ten bayous and watersheds including Clear Creek Sims Bayou Brays Bayou White Oak Bayou Vince Bayou Cypress Creek Carpenters Bayou Goose Creek Greens Bayou and Cedar Bayou with the balance on county wide projects. The measure targets flood prone areas and lists precincts and schools affected alongside a dog adoption notice and local contact details.

Commissioners Court Clear Creek Middle Bayou Sims Bayou Brays Bayou White Oak Bayou Vince Bayou Cypress Creek Carpenters Bayou Goose Creek Greens Bayou Cedar Bayou Brownwood Baytown

Utility district vote continues for Baytown area

The proposed utility district would require state and City Council approval before construction. If approved and annexed to Baytown, design specs would persist. Estimated cost runs into millions funded by district residents via taxes or bonds. About 60 families live within the district. Absentee voting is at 3910 Russell Lane from 9 am to 3 pm weekdays through Tuesday. The district board includes Jeff Fleming president Chester Rogers vice president S W Nowlin and Mrs C W Plato.

Baytown Jeff Fleming Chester Rogers S. W. Nowlin We Newman C. W. Plato

Naval Aviation Officer Candidate Clark Attends Pensacola School

Officer Candidate James R. Clark Jr., son of Mrs. James R. Clark Sr., of 171 Beaumont, is attending the Aviation Officer Candidate School at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola Florida.

Naval Aviation James R. Clark Jr James BR. Clark Sr Beaumont Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla

Traffic Fatality in Houston Electrician on I-10 Bridge

Jerry M. Dunklin, 27, an Houston electrician, was killed Tuesday after being struck by a truck on the Interstate 10 San Jacinto River Bridge. He stood beside his stalled car when hit by a truck driven by Charles D. Washington, 22, of Houston, according to sheriff's investigators.

Jerry M. Dunklin Houston San Jacinto River Dunklin Charles D. Washington Sheriff's Office

Army Promotion for James C Prestidge Jr in Vietnam

James C Prestidge Jr 95 has been promoted to Army captain near Bear Cat Vietnam. He serves with the 22nd Aviation Battalion and his wife Charlotte resides in Channelview.

Army James C. Prestidge Jr Charlotte Lves Channelview Bear Cat Vietnam 22Nd Aviation Battalion

Rites Held For George Coleman Of Channelview

Funeral services for Lester George Coleman 42 of Channelview were held at Glendale Funeral Home Chapel. He was chief operator for Ashland Oil Co. in Baytown, died July ? at St Joseph's Hospital in Houston. He served 22 years with Ashland and lived in Channelview since 1960. Survived by wife Edna, three sons Robert Tommy Joe Morris all of Channelview, a daughter Lillian Hazelwood of Little Rock, Ark., parents Jesse H. and Mrs. Coleman of Cleveland, and one grandchild.

Channelview Lester George Coleman Dell Dale Ashland Oil Co Baytown Coleman Joseph's Hospital Houston Ashland Robert EB. Lee High School Bostown Glendale Funeral Home Chapel Leroy Smith Second Baptist Church of Ryan Cemetery Cleveland Edna Coleman Robert Tommy Joe Morris Lillian Hazelwood Little Rock Ark Jesse H. Coleman

Storm Solves Dilemma Of Cutting Oak Tree

At 1314 Hawthorne Dr. Opryshek home a large oak threatened the house during a hurricane. A second tree blocked access and a clear path was needed to avoid damage. Tuesday night’s storm snapped the tree in the only safe direction, missing the house, other tree, and pickup, leaving only clearing work ahead.

Karl W. Opryshek Hawthorne Opryshek Dr. Opryshek Ogrysheks

Funeral Notices for Ressler and Kristynek

Mrs. Justina Rosie Ressler, 69, of Crosby, died Monday in Bastown. Funeral 3:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ear thman Chapel Highlands and Sacred Heart Church Crosby officiated by Rev Maurice Cho. Survivors: husband Arthur J. Ressler, daughters Mrs Alvin Jan Rosenberg and Mrs Joseph Michalsky Crosby, sons Lester Art Ressler Crosby and Joseph Ressler Nederland, four sisters and three brothers. Pallbearers named. Also Ignace Frank Kristynek, 74, Baytown, died Monday in Baytown hospital. Services Thursday at Paul see Funeral Chapels officiated by Rev James B. McCullar. Burial Memory Gardens of Baytown. Pallbearers listed.

Justina Ressler Justina Rosie Ressler Krenek Road Crosby Earthman Chapel Highlands Sacred Heart Catholic Church Maurice Cho Ressler Bastown Spust Lodge Arthur J. Ressler Alvin Jan Rosenberg Joseph Michalsky Lester Art Ressler Joseph Ressler Nederland Bessie Peters Port Lavaca Christine Harran el Campo Anna Stewart New Braunfels Mary Nemec Corpus Christi Joe Maravek Victor Moravek Frank Moravek Jr Robstown Joseph Michalsky Jr Edward Michalsky Wo KR. Svoboda Steve Wolcik Roy Heckler Leo Ressler Robert Petrosky J R. Petrosky Ignace Frank Ike) Kristynek E. Wright Baytown Annie J. Kristynek Louise Foyt Clara Cox Viola Froehrick Houston Annie Kristynek Paul James B. McCullar Collins Memorial Methodist Church Baytown Cemetery Charles E. Nemec Keith May Jerry Ulrich Jerome Ulrich Wiliam Thompson Q. H. Hunter

Airman Hosey graduates Air Force tech school in Colorado

Alfred Hosey son of Mrs Myrtle Alfred Crosby graduated from a U S Air Force technical school at Lowry AFB Colorado He trained as an inventory specialist and was assigned to a U S Air Forces in Europe unit at Bitburg AB Germany Kiwanis meeting speaker Fred Hartman editor of The Baytown Sun will address the Baytown Kiwanis noon Thursday at the Tower Club

Germany Hosey Alfred Myrtle Alfred Crosby U.S. Air Force Technical School Lowry Afb Colo Charles R. Drew U.S. Air Forces In Europe Bitburg AB Kiwanis Fred Hartman The Baytown Sun Baytown Kiwanis the Tower

Birthday celebration for Leah Carol McDowell noted

Leah Carol McDowell of 1709 Sheridan celebrated her second birthday on Monday with her family. Her younger brother Grant Alan, four months old, was mentioned. Grandparents are Mrs. J C McDowell of Baytown and Rev Hilliard and his wife of Newton. Explorer 1 launched January 31 1958 marking the first American satellite.

Leah Carol McDowell Clifton McDowell Sheridan Grant Alan J.C. McDowell Baytown Rev. Hilliard Newton

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