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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1969

Page

2

Anahuac Girl Competes For U S FFA Sweetheart

Peggy Wilburn, 17, of Anahuac, will compete for the National FFA Sweetheart title at the national convention in Kansas City in August. She was Texas FFA Sweetheart at the 41st Texas FFA convention in Fort Worth and is Region 9 FFA Sweetheart.

Anahuac U.S Peggy Wilburn Lloyd Wilburn Future Farmers of America FFA Kansas City Anahuac High School Peggy Fort Worth Murray Edwards Clyde Texas Miss. Wilbern

Recreation Calendar Highlights Community Classes and Events

Community Recreation listings show daily classes in slimnastics, baton, dance, painting, and arts for all ages from toddlers to seniors. The schedule includes adult and children's sessions, a softball playoff at Roseland Park, and a Saturday film showing with 25 cent admission.

Roseland Park Slimnastics William Bendix Una Merkel

McLain Carlton To Start For All Stars

Den ny McLain of the Detroit Tigers and Steve Carlton of the St. Louis Cardinals will be the opposing pitchers in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game in Washington. Managers Mayo Smith and Red Schoendienst announced the starters and lineups, with Nixon to watch the 100th anniversary classic. Carlton starts for the National League, and McLain leads the American League lineup at shortstop after a solid season, joined by Jackson, Robinson, Powell, Howard, Bando, Petrocelli, Bench, and Millan in the starting nine.

Washington Denny McLain Detroit Tigers Steve Carlton St. Louis Cardinals Mayo Smith Detroit Red Schoendienst St. Louis Nixon Matty Alou Pittsburgh Don Kessinger Chicago Hank Aaron Atlanta Willie McCovey San Francisco Ron Santo Cleon Jones New York Johnny Bench Cincinnati Felix Millan Carlton Rod Carew Minnesota Reggie Jackson Oakland Frank Robinson Baltimore Boog Powell Frank Howard Sal Bando Rita Petrocelli Boston Bill Freehan McLain

Barrett Station Group Sets Meeting on Water System

A Barrett Station citizens group schedules a 7:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday at Barrett Station School. Attorney Larry Anderson is to attend with subscription papers, deposition lists, the Mills Water Works contract, and the corporation’s cost plan. The group opposes the Barrett Station Water and Sewer Corp formed to replace private wells, financing via a $640,000 Farmers Home Administration loan.

Barrett? Station Barrett Station Larry Anderson Barrett Station Water and Sewer Corp Anderson James Mills Water Works Corporation Bill Shead Farmers Home Administration FHA Shead

Lost Dog Tinker a Black Male Chihuahua Missing on Ruth Street

A BLACK MALE miniature Chihuahua named Tinker was last seen by its owner Saturday afternoon on Ruth Street. The dog wore a black collar. Owner can be reached at 427-2427.

Fair Warning Louisville Sign Sums Up Dog Food Cost

A suburban Louisville scene features a gate sign reading Salesmen Welcome Dog Food is Expensive. The (AP) caption highlights humorous local stance on rising prices and consumer frustration in a concise community moment.

Fair Warning Louisville

Crosby School Board Plans Bond Canvass and Accreditation Appeal

Crosby School Board will canvass the returns of the unsuccessful 2.2 million bond election held July 12 and discuss filing an appeal of the State Commission on Accreditation decision to revoke accreditation. The meeting will cover bids for roof repairs and painting, a depositary for funds, board secretary employment, teacher evaluation, staff changes, and a summer coaching school attendance request. Ray Arterburn is expected to appear before the board.

Crosby (Sp Crosby School Board State Commission On Accreditation State Board of Education Jerry Prochazka H. E. Phillips Prochazka Ray Arterburn

Apollo Moon Landing Recap and Live Coverage

The article recounts Apollo 11’s moon landing with Nixon’s radio call to Armstrong and Aldrin, the planting of the flag, a peace plaque, and a disc with messages from 76 nations. It details lunar EVAs, instruments deployed, rock collection, and a near verbatim account of the descent and touchdown actions.

Apollo Moon Planet Earth A.D Earth Rusia Nixon Armstrong Aldrin California Arm Strong United States Mission Control Eagle

Stolen Sports Car Report From Baytown Driveway

Charles H. Cox of 1211 Dale reported to Baytown police Sunday that his late model sports car was stolen from the driveway of his home between 2 and 3 p.m. The red and white Corvette valued at about $5,500 had the keys not in the ignition. Patrolman R D Anderson investigated the theft.

Charles H. Cox Dale Baytown Cox R D. Anderson Twico

Baytonian Hurt In Car Mishap

Mrs. Ethel M. Young of 507 E Gulf Street was injured in a two car crash at North Alexander and Ward Road at 1 20 p m Sunday. Officer James Powell said John A Jenkins of Nacogdoches struck her car from behind as she slowed to turn. Jenkins was charged with negligent collision. Mrs Young was treated at Baytown Hospital and released.

Ethel M. Young E. Gulf North Alexander Ward Road James Powell John A. Jenkins Nacogdoches Young Jenkins Baytown Hospital

Baytown street improvements funded from capital programs

City officials report that 1 564 253 06 has been invested into Baytown Streets from capital improvement funds. Work covers North and South Main Garth Road Ward Road Alabama Oak Addition streets Wye Drive Commerce Beaumont and Daniel. Drainage work on Ward Road ties storm sewer lines to Harris County flood control ditch with a 90 day completion estimate.

Baytown Main Garth Road Ward Road Alabama Oak Addition Wye Drive Commerce Beaumont Daniel Harris County Morton Schilling Pruett North Main Felton Defee Lobit Adams Strickland Narcille Nevada Bayway Drive North Seventh Texas Avenue James East Foyle Highway Republic Whiting Green North Pruett North Jones West Sterting Greenbriar Schreck Mayhaw Magnolia Market Dead End Southern Pacific Lee Drive Oak J. B. le Peyre le Fevre

Houstonian Given 10 Years In Anahuac Attack Case

Andrew Kelley Jr., 26, of Houston, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a November 28, 1964, attack on a Houston housewife in Chambers County. Judge C A Cain presided in Anahuac. The offense occurred near the Willisville exit of Interstate 10. W G Woods led the prosecution with Chambers County Attorney Eugene Jensen assisting. Kelley allegedly drove the victim in the trunk of his car. he was arrested the morning of November 29 in a Houston barbershop. The state sought life, but the jury imposed 10 years.

Anahuac Andrew Kelley Jr Houston Chambers County C. A. Cain 75Th Judicial District Court Waillisville W. G. (Dub) Woods Liberty Chambers Counties Eugene Jenson Hamshire Tommy McCall Kelley Woods Kelly

Rev. A. D. King Found Dead at Atlanta Pool

The 38 year old brother of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was found dead in his backyard swimming pool in Atlanta. Associates said he returned home late Sunday and swam. Cause of death was not immediately known. Three of his children found the body in the pool.

Atlanta, Ga A. D. King Martin Luther King Jr Atlanta King Andrew Young

Nothing Can Stop Us After Moon Landing Texans Say

Texans reacted with pride after Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon while Michael Collins orbited above. Houston ties to mission control and residents across Texas watched as networks preempted programming for the historic event. Some businesses closed to allow viewing, while voices ranged from awe to caution about spending.

Associated Press Houston Marion Gibbons United States Texas U. S. Space Program National Aeronautics and Space Administration Neil Armstrong Edwin Buzz" Aldrin Michael Collins Columbia Cape Kennedy Seabrook Lamar Street

Kennedy Ends Bed Rest After Tragic Loss of Neice

Kennedy received a few days of bed rest after his aide reported his condition improving. Miss Kopechne’s body was flown to Pennsylvania for burial in Larksville Tuesday with blood samples sent to the state police lab. Her father in Berkley Heights said she admired the Kennedys and went to Washington for politics. Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield expressed sympathy and confidence in Kennedy amid the tragedy, noting the Kennedy family has faced prior ordeals, including a 1957 plane crash.

Kennedy Dunn Gifford Miss Kopechne Pennsylvania Larksville Berkley Heights N.J Joseph Kopechne Washington Kopechne Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Mansfield Kennedy Brothers

Hospital Notes Admits Several From Baytown and Highlands

Admitted to Gulf Coast include Nelda Pat Wadley Baytown in Room 159 Linda Janelle Mills Baytown Room 153 Kimberly Ann Kluch daughter of Ronald Kluch Baytown Room 102 Joyce Jackson Baytown Room 211 Charles Forque Baytown Room 217 David McClure Baytown Room 168 Cleo C Smith Highlands Room 109 Joe Toren Meyer Baytown Room 117 Mary Joyce Williams Baytown Room 153 New Arrival Mr and Mrs Perman Van denstein Highlands daughter born July 24

Gulf Coast Nelda Pat Wadley Baytown Linda Janelle Mills Kimberly Ann Kluch Ronald Kluch Joyce Jackson Charles Forque David McClure Cleo C. Smith Highlands Joe Toren Meyer Mary Joyce Williams Mrs. Perman Vandenstein

Funeral Notices WIRS, CARRIE E CASEY

Carrie Evans Casey 61 of 7229 Staffordshire No 2 Houston died Friday. Survived by husband George W Casey of Houston three sisters Mrs George Mockel Williston North Dakota Mrs E L Cutbirth and Mrs George W Edwards Baytown one brother B L Evans Baytown. Funeral 9:30 a.m. Monday Anunciation Catholic Church Houston Msgr Anton Frank officiant burial Garden of Gethsemani Earthman Fannin Street Funeral Home. Clifton B Wadley day old son of Mr and Mrs Donald Wadley Baytown died at 6:13 a.m. Sunday. Survived by sister Patti Wadley and grandparents Wadley Williamson Deport Texas. Body sent by Earthman Funeral Home to Grant Funeral Home Deport for services and burial Tuesday.

WIRS Carrie E. Casey Carrie Evans Casey Staffordshire Houston George W. Casey George Mockel Williston N.D E. L. Cutbirth George W. Edwards Baytown B. L. Evans Annunciation Catholic Church Msgr Anton Frank Garden Gethsemani Earthman Fanning Street Funeral Home Clifton B. Wadley Clifton Brent Wadley Donald Wadley Patti Wadley

Funds to fight crime and drug abuse approved by committee

Our World Today reports increased and approved funding by the House Appropriations Committee to combat crime and drug abuse in the United States. Weekend violence claims at least 30 lives in Tena and 16 traffic deaths are noted alongside a Nixon welfare speech slated for Aug eight. Humphrey meets Kosygin and cites Soviet openness to cooperation, while two freighters collide near the Mississippi River mouth about 75 miles south of New Orleans.

United States House Appropriations Committee The Coast Guard Mississippi River New Orleans

Noon Stock Quotes Observed Day Trading Halt

Markets closed Monday as the National Day of Participation ordered by President Nixon paused stock activity. Citizens National Bank and Goodbody Co. provided Noon stock quotes for when trading resumes.

Citizens National Bank and Goodbody Co Richard M. Nixon

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