Dry Weather Raises Need for Rain Across Texas
Texas faces widespread moisture shortages as drought hurts cotton and sorghum. Harvests advance in some regions while pastures dry, stock water tanks drop, and rainfall remains urgently needed across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
John Hutchison
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Blacklands
Tre
Cameron
Nueces
Willacy
Calhoun
Victoria
Wharton
Jackson
Gulf Coast
Ealing
North Central
South Plains
Panvhandie
Miss Universe Final Rehearsals Before Crowning
In Miami Beach 15 finalists rehearse for the Miss Universe 1963 crowning as Norma Beatriz Nolan of Argentina prepares to crown. Miss Nolan plans to visit Marlene Schmidt in hospital after her appendicitis illness. Schmidt may attend in a wheelchair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fla
Norma Beatriz Nolan
Argentina
Miss Nolan
Food From Petroleum Becomes a Reality
Houston AP reports that petroleum based food is real though not market ready. Researchers at the World Petroleum Congress outline potential to help hunger, noting infancy and uncertain mass production timelines. M J Rathbone Standard Oil chair warns of petroleum’s revolutionary potential for future industry and diverse uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
World Petroleum Congress
Germany
M. J. Rathbone
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
A. Champagnat
Rathbone
Rites Held Today For La Porte Man Neal C Trigg
Funeral services were held at 9 am at St Marys Catholic Church in La Porte for Neal C Trigg 46 of 127 Dwyer Drive killed by head and chest injuries in a one car crash on State Highway 146 south of La Porte near Baytown He owned Champ Auto Parts and formerly worked at the Tlausten Post He is survived by his wife Dana four sons Dan Frank Mac W C James two daughters Linda Ann and Mary Ellen and his mother Mrs H A Weatherford The rosary was recited at Art Simpson Funeral Home in La Porte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Catholic Church
la Porte
Neal C. Trigg
Trigg
Dwyer Drive
Baytown
Champ Auto Parts
Tlausten Post
Post
Dana
Dan
Frank
Mac WC
James
Linda Ann
Mary Ellen
H. A. Weatherford
Art Simpson
Hospital Notes Admits and Birth Records at San Jacinto Methodist
list of patients admitted to San Jacinto Methodist and Gulf Coast hospital including Cynthia Jones of Highlands Room 130 and the births of a son born July 19 to Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Waddell at San Jacinto Methodist. Also mentions several named residents with addresses and rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto
Courtney
la Porte
Rawat Odl
Auartht Burnett
Ohio
Rowtel
Grace Arnett
Michiyoul
Vary Hy Schultz
Mont Beivieu
Ruan
Lika Mae Anderson
High- Hoon
Sr Lundstrom
Crosby
Thomas H. Guy
En Army
RB. L. Sharp
Khrushchev Proposes Pact Shifts and Berlin Talks Move
In East Berlin Khrushchev outlines a path to ease Cold War tensions linking a possible nonaggression pact with a broad Berlin settlement and a genuine test ban. Washington seeks the exact terms of the nuclear moratorium before broader concessions, while talks progress toward mid or late next week.
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East Berlin
Vkhrushchev
Washington
Khrushchev
Valerian Zorin
White House
NATO
East Germany
Germany
Warsaw Pact
Fle
Ion Curtain
West Germany
St Joseph Holy Name Members Attend Meeting
A group from St Joseph's Catholic Church Holy Name Society attended a meeting at the Holy Name Retreat House in Houston. Attendees include Ed Kloesel Pat Corbett John F Reiter E L Wilson A Leibham Richard Worth and many others with Dr C H Dolph attending as a visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Holy Name Society
Holy Name
Houston
Ed Kloesel
Pat Corbett
John F. Reiter
E. L. Wilson
A. Leibham
Richard Worth
W. S. MacKinnon
Roy. R. Trahan
Paul G. Carter
Barney Ward
Joe Kubica
Thomas Gorman
R. J. Primeaux
Joe Palka
M. E. Baumann
D. C. Kane
Samuel Bozich
P. J. Golla
John Selensky
Ben J. Sessions
Gerald F. Landry
Fred Sonnier
Andres Contreres
Frank Abbott
WC. Zeglin
Kent Lamb
Joseph Perret
H. A. Bordelon
Norbert Baumann
L. H. Boudlochse
G. J. Toups
David Barsalou
C. H. Dolph
Strike talks reopen after 11 months in federal mediation
Negotiations for a settlement of the year-long Shell strike resumed at 9 30 a m Saturday in the Federal Building. Friday talks began at 9 20 a m and ran until shortly after 5 p m under the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Led by William E Simkin, the mediation service director, Houston mediator James C Hubbard said discussions were mainly between mediators and Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union representatives, with possible joint meetings planned for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Federal
William E. Simkin
The
Mediation Service
Houston
James C. Hubbard
Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union
Hubbard
Crosby Soldier Qualifies as Expert in M 14 Fire
Army PFC John R. Burianek son of Mr and Mrs John J Burianek of Crosby qualified as an expert marksman in firing the M 14 rifle at Fort Hood He is assigned to the 1st Supply and Transport Battalion First Armored Division
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARMY
John R. Burianek
John J. Burianek
Crosby
Fort Hood
First Armored Division
OOK LINE AND SINKER Tips From Anglers On Bay Fishing
The bay waters are muddy due to wind making fishing slow. Tips include using a rubber band with split shot, rubbing automobile polish on reel edges for smoother casts, and floating bait to drift with the wind. If shooting photos, use M2 flash bulbs to capture the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F
Dick) Jennings
George Shanks
Winter fishing tips from R L Parker Jr and followers
Unseasonably windy conditions prompt anglers to adjust tackle and technique. R L Parker Jr advises trimming lines and using long leaders while Savvy tips from Jlenny Clark Paty Boyle Gene Branscomb and S Winston Nowlin stress sharp hooks rust-free guides and improvised sinkers from matchbox covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Parker Jr
Jlenny Clark
Paty Boyle
Gene Branscomb
S. Winston Nowlin
Watchers Hope For Clear Skies To View Eclipse
New York AP reports observers across the United States hope for clear skies to witness a sun eclipse. Totality spans Alaska and Maine. other regions see a partial eclipse with the moon covering part of the sun. Scientists deploy rockets and instruments to study the corona, ionosphere, and related phenomena as the event travels from Japan to North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Continental
United States
Alaska
Maine
Wue
Canadian
U.S
Japan
Pacific
Canada
Bady
Baytown Justice of the Peace Brown Reflects on Career
Former Harris County deputy sheriff M M Brown, now Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, discusses his varied career from Baytown deputy to public official. He highlights youth baseball work, court duties handling civil suits, felonies, and traffic violations, and notes his marriage fee as a gift. Brown emphasizes frontline public service and rapport with residents.
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Barry Smith
Horris County
M. M. Brown
Justice of the Peace
Precinct 3
Ing. Brown
Baytown
Houston
Harris County Sheriff's Department
Brown
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff's Baseball League
Sheriff's League
Ready
Small Claims Court
Funeral Notices for Edward Timmins and Ella Ferrill in Baytown
Funeral services were held for Edward Timmins 82 at San Jacinto Memorial Park with ministers from Trinity Episcopal Church and Port Arthur officiating. Survivors include Lillian Timmins, four sons, three daughters, five grandchildren, and pallbearers listed. Also, Ella Ferrill 42 of Baytown died at home and services set for Earthman Funeral Chapel with burial at San Jacinto Memorial Park. Survived by husband Ben Ferrill two daughters a brother two sisters and nine grandchildren. Pallbearers named.
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Groveside
San Jacinto
Morial Park
Edward Timmins
Ilingis
Ham
Ad Baytown Hospital
P. Walter Henckell
Trinity Episcopal Church
Romilly Timmins
Port Arthur
Paul A. Lee
Lillian Miery Timmins
Baytown
Clarence Timmins
Harold Timmins
Edwin Timmins
Houston
Timmins
Robert W. Floyd
Absiam L. Schulz
Phi Morris
Huntsville
Robert [Eyieon Floyd
William J. Schulz
Phil Morris
Ferrill
Earthman
Tars
Ella Leuly Ferrill
Garth Read
A. & Weatherly
Garth Reed Baptist Church
San Jacinto Memorial Park
Ben Ferrill
Besny Smith
Dorothy Ashley
J. C. Glass
Dayton
A. L. Greer
Airs
Nettle Sicers
Quincy
Paltheorers
J. W. Perils
Wail Noms H. Rouphman
Sam Dillenback
Fran Glass
Wayne Whatley
Edger Reer
Baytown Little Theater Sails HMS Pinafore Tickets Sold Out
All tickets for this weekend's HMS Pinafore at Baytown Little Theater are sold out. Only a few seats remain for next weekend's performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Little Theater
Three Bound Over To Grand Jury
Three persons were bound over to the Harris County Grand Jury in Justice of the Peace M. M. Brown's Court Thursday. Calvin Gallow burglary Lois Mae Johnson forgery and Charles Haskell Parker driving while intoxicated. Other charges include Robert Paul drunk Harvey Ray Love illegal right turn Glen David Robinson speeding and excessive noise Hoxie Flosom Tager speeding Odeb Erzen Bouse failure to yield Raymond R. Britton no operator license exceeding safe and prudent speed and failure to yield Parker no operator license. Cases reset Willie Armstrong Roger Pendley Gale n Pope. A charge against Countess Ireve Corley was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County Grand Jury
Justice of the Peace
M. M
Brown
Calvin Gallow
Lois Mae Johnson
Charles Haskell Parker
Robert Paul
Harvey Ray Love
Ilegal
Glen David Robinson
Hoxie Flosom Tager
Odeb Erzen Bouse
Raymond R. Britton
Willie Armstrong
Roger K. Pendley
Gaylen Pope
Ireve Corley
Little George Havens to Speak at Garth Road Baptist
Former cowboy actor Little George Havens will address audiences at Garth Road Baptist Church. He is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday services.
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Little George Havens
Wil
Garth Road
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