Local notices and community items from Kerrville to Baytown
Funeral services for John Reeves of Kerrville will be held at 10 am Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Reeves died at noon Wednesday. Survived by wife, another daughter Mrs. Robert Zenz of San Antonio, two sons Orville Reeves of Center and Roy Reeves of Ingram. Kick-off party for Quack Shack summer schedule at 8 pm Friday for Baytown teens. center open Tue and Fri nights. Summer school arithmetic and reading classes underway at Alamo Elementary through Monday. 8:20 to 10:30 am. open to Goose Creek students. Craigmont Civic Association called meeting 7:30 pm Thursday at VFW Hall on Decker Drive. all residents invited. Women’s Auxiliary of Peace Tabernacle to sponsor rummage sale Friday and Saturday at 116 N. Main. sale starts 9 am each day. Stacey Smyre elected rush captain of Theta Xi at UT. UT chemical engineering freshman. regional rush captain for Houston area. Work session 4 pm Friday at Graywood Field for YMCA baseball fathers. Baytown Emergency Corps to meet 7 pm Thursday at corps HQ. all members urged to attend. Wallisville Landowners Association meets 7:30 pm Tuesday June 6 at Barbers Hill School auditorium. Corps of Engineers Liberty Hearing discussed. future actions planned. all interested invited.
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John Reeves
Kerrville
Bill Wilhelm
Baytown
Ati Smith
Reeves
Daugher
Robert Zenz
San Antonio
Orlrie Reeves
Center
Roy Reeves
Ingram
Alamo
Goose Creek
Corps of Engineers
Trujillo Death Sparks Dominican Power Struggle
SAN JUAN Puerto Rico AP strongman Rafael Leonidas Trujillo remains in control of the Dominican Republic after his assassination but a power struggle looms. The regime mourns the generalissimo who ruled Hispaniola’s eastern half for 11 years as Lt Gen Rafael Trujillo Jr., Rhadames, and ambassador Porfirio Rubirosa depart Paris amid expectations of shifts in leadership. President Balaguer’s communique praises the dead dictator, cites a treacherous attack, and offers no suspects or killing details.
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San Juan
P.R
Rafael Leonidas Trujillo
Lithal
Dominican Republic
Hisaniola
Rafael Leonidas Trufilo Jr
Paris
Ciudad Trujillo
Rhadames
France
Porfirio Rubirosa
Joaquin Balaguer
Trujillo
Hector
Attorney General Clears Last Barrier for UK Sports Arena Deal
Houston votes on a 40 year Harris County lease to the Houston Sports Association for a domed stadium and 30 thousand seat temporary venue. Attorney General Will Wilson ruled the contract legal, paving the way for bond sales and construction plans with a June deadline for stadium arrangements.
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Harris County
HSA
Houston
UK Sports Arena
Jim Bale
National League
Sports Association
Texas
Roy Hofheinz
Will Wilson
Austin
Mittee
Wilson
S. Bill Austin
Bruce
Thesto
Houston Sports Association
Wilbe
Baytown People and Local Happenings Highlight Social Scene
A Baytown segment describes MUENNINE conducting X ray research, Bobby Gunn golfing, Bill Strickler hurrying to a hospital, Paul Anderson teased about politics, and several locals boating. R J Grimes enjoys The Sun job. Melinger debates the tax bill. Lusk basks in sun at Cedar Bayou. Joe Lewis performance at Sham Jock Houston. Sen Baker tired after hectic days at the Capitol. Mrs Phillips learns sister Allene Green will return to Baytown in July.
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Odis Muennine
Baytown
Bobby Gunn
Bill Strickler
Paul Anderson
Jones
Bull Frochner
James Shires
R. J. Grimes
the Sun
AL Melinger
Sarah Bob Lusk
Crdar Bayou
Garrett
Stella
Herring
Joe E. Lewis
The
Sham
Jock Hilton
Houston
Bill Warford
Robert W. Baker
Baytown Buffs Guests Thursday Night at Busch Stadium
Baytown fans will watch the Baytown Buffs vs Louisville at Busch Stadium Thursday night at 7:45 p.m. The Baytown observance is joint sponsored by the Buffs Rainbo Baking Company and Baytown stores. Reserved tickets drop to 30 cents at Baytown outlets under the joint sponsorship. A large motorcade of Little League and Teen Age players travels from Junior Optimist Building and Ward Road perimeters to the stadium. Buffs sit tied with Denver for second as Lane leads the American Association.
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Baytown
Robert EF
Lee Ganders
Houston Bruits
Busch Stadium
Buffs
Louville
Ward Road
At & Pum
Lanse
Denver
Bookmobile Plans Stops In Baytown Area This Summer
Harris County Bookmobile will visit Baytown starting Monday as part of a three month summer program with five trips. Stops include Lakewood Shopping Center 9:30 to noon and Gene Muller's Lakewood office 1 to 3 p.m. Dates June 25 July 17 Aug 7 and Aug 28. Residents can use county library cards or apply for one at Baytown Library Muller's office or water office. Children may get cards. two books allowed on initial day and eight for adults and six for children on subsequent visits.
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Harris County
Baytown
Iive
Lakewood
Gene Muller
Bay
Mary Butler
Muller
Butler
C. T. Sherwell
Alta Loma Woman Joins Baytown Sun Tour to Europe
Mrs John Swanson of Alta Loma near Galveston has booked a June 19 departure from Houston to Amsterdam on a KLM jet as part of the Baytown Sun Citizens Bank Headline Tour to Europe. She has a passport, has received shots, and plans a 17 day trip visiting six European destinations. Her husband, a US Army Corps of Engineers engineer, could not join before his August retirement. The couple will also travel with relatives to Hawaii in the future. For details, contact the Citizens Bank Travel Department or The Baytown Sun staff.
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John Swanson
Alta Loma
Galveston
Baytown Sun-Citizens Bank
Europe
Sun
Swanson
Houston International
KLM
Royal Dutch Airlines
Amsterdam
Othe Swanstone Hape
Hawaii
Aml
Swanson Chase Leer
Cmada iMexica
Fish Fry Funds For Emergency Corps Boat Drive
A fish fry fundraiser in the Bastown area supports the Emergency Corps boat fund. Event at Kop Sunday features Bayshore Reel and Guin Club. The club donated $100 for publicity and tickets. Proceeds fund meals and boat needs for local fishermen and the Bastown coast guard unit.
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Basten Bane Genes Corps
Thampson'g
Bayshore
Bddie Mares Moenthers
Urgine
Bastawn Area
Death notices for Kerrville Baytown and Channelview residents
Deaths reported in the week include John Reeves of Kerrville, father of Mrs. Bill Wilhelm of Baytown. Also Mrs. Julian Wakefield of Midway, mother of Mrs. T. J. Epps of Baytown, died Wednesday, and Mrs. Kathran Francis Cast of Channelview died Wednesday.
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John Reeves
Kerrville
Bill Wilhelm
Baytown
Julian Wakefield
Midway
T. J. Epps
Kathran Francis Cast
Channelview
Baytown considers growth map for city street plans
City council and advisory board discussed a growth study tied to a map project on Baytown's 20 year expansion. They urged immediate street and zoning analysis with cost estimates, while financing options for a potential bond were reviewed.
Lee College Graduation Exercises Tonight
Commencement honors 98 graduates in a Lee College ceremony. George F. C. Gentry, college president, will present diplomas with faculty and administrators in attendance. A solo vocal performance is planned by a student as part of the program.
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Lee College
Governor Presses Texans on Tax Views in Texas
Governor Price Daniel urged Texans to speak to legislators on a proposed general sales tax and other tax ideas during a 40 day window. He backed a statewide referendum and called out lobbyists while naming Houston lawmakers and Houston addresses for public comment. He warned the legislature to resist pro tax writing compromises and pressed for equal tax treatment of pipelines and alcohol.
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Austin
Price
Daniel
Congress
Capitol
Ktbc TV
Texas
Louisiana
Pathe
Tragic Route End for Freeport Family Vacation
In Angleton Texas a two week vacation to visit their Georgia home ended in tragedy for the Rope Rose family. Only one member survives. The dead are William Damon Rope 36 Gypsy Linville Rose 36 William D Rose 6 Ellen Rose 13 Eunice Rowe 16 and Manuel Oliver 68.
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Angleton
Tex
Georgia
Freeport
William Damon Rope
Fritz Toomer Packing Co
Gypsy Linville Rose
William d. Rose Dr
Ellen Rose
Eunice Rowe
Manuel Oliver
Dixie Dictionary for Yankees by Blue Beathard
A Civil War Centennial booklet titled Colenel Braurgard's Gindi Book and Dixie Dictionary aims to educate Yankees about Southern terms. It lists humorous and provocative definitions, notes on typography, and an insert about joining the Confederate Air Corps, with a map claiming exaggerated Southern sizes.
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Blue Beathard
Dixie Dictionary
Colenel Braurgard
Confederate Air Corps
Eantherners
Macneha von Yn Catton Heston
Otho Gawd Trey
France Still Asking For Equal Voice in World Policy
President Kennedy and President de Gaulle enter second day of talks in Paris on Berlin and Allied policy. France seeks equal voice with Britain and the United States, while Kennedy vows firm measures to strengthen ties and maintain Western resolve. Kennedy meets de Gaulle at the Elysee Palace and greets workers outside the U.S. Embassy before a ceremonial Paris City Hall welcome.
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Paris
Kennedy
Charles de Gaulle
West
Berlin
France
Britain
United States
Elysee Palace
de Gaulle
U.S
Khrushchev
Vienna
Austria
Hotel de Ville
Trade name Enco II challenged in Lovington court
Econ Gasoline Corp files suit in district court at Lovington New Mexico to restrain Our World Today Lawault necking from using the Enco II trade name. Houston Police Chief Carl Shuptrine orders merchants to stop sale of brass knuckles and switchblade type knives under new law signed by Governor Price Daniel. Rinds County authorities in Jackson Mississippi promise investigation of alleged beatings of Necro Freedom Riders at the County Penal Farm. Max Thomax, farm superintendent, ordered to take days off during probe. Soviet University blocks Western Geneva effort to bolster cease-fire supervision in Laos. Adolf Eichmann’s final roundup en route from Budapest to Austrian border. Eyewitness testimony heard in Jerusalem. Trial of Edward Hagans and his wife for killing an elderly woman in Nacogdoches continues after defense statements.
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Lawault
Bumble Off
Ing Co
Enco ii
Lovington
N.M
Econ Gasoline Corp
Houston
Carl Shuptrine
Gov
Price Daniel
Rinds
Jackson, Miss
Max Thomax
Suspect In Flowers Case Free On Bond
A second man, a cousin of baytown attorney Ervin Flowers, was released on bond after arrest by Harris County deputies Monday. Frank Martin of Baytown identified as one of two men who assaulted Flowers at a Baytown drive in theatre, leaving him unconscious. Curtis Varrison, alleged companion, was arrested and jailed in January. Trial date not set. Flowers drove himself to hospital with eye wound, fractured jaw, broken ribs, and knocked out teeth. He is a former Justice of the Peace of Precinct 3.
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Baytown
Ervin Flowers
Paes County Sheriff's Deputies
Frank Martin
Flowers
Cmeery
Bayway and
Decker Drive
Roman
Bessing
Curtis Varrison
Arres Ied Ang
Jan
Harris County
Lilie Duke Hospital
Janse
Hyedies Inesey
Bay Tuawn
Jawan Bay
Biowt
Honstom
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G. J. Smyre
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Theta Xi
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Houston Ares
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Houston Rports Association
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Bookmobile
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Dub) Ward
al Clayton
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Opryshek
Lowell Lammers
W. C. Tidmor
C. E.champ Crawford
Ko M. Dismang
Harry Massey
E. C
Jack) Kimmons
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W. D
Bill) Broyles
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T. Te Dassee
Elgarter
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Roseland Park
Softtedll
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Ray Hurhes
Robert & Veinditersarn
Hl Hough
Halensh
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Paul Floyd
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Robert C. Eckhardt
American Investors
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Wauch ‘Drive
Wallace H. Miller
Wroxton
Don Shipley
Criss Cole
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Whitfield, Jr
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