Memorial for Baytown Man Tom Mitchell Killed in Baytown Crash
Tommie Mitchell of Baytown, a 1970 Robert E. Lee graduate, died after a Thursday morning traffic accident. Burial is at Cedar Crest Cemetery under Lee Earthman Funeral Home. Donations may go to Old River Terrace United Methodist Church memorial fund. Also noted are a studio show in Highlands and Ramon Perez Jr. in Gulf Coast Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Mitchell
University of Lone Sister
Mike Lawdon
Houston
Mitchell
Courtney
Herbert-Hauser Insurance
London
Baytown
Cedar Crest
Robert
iLee
Earthman Funeral Home
Old River Terrace United
Ramon Perez Jr
Gulf Coast Hospital
Herbert-Hauser —— Insurance Agency
Tommy Mitchell
West Chambers County Histori cal and Genealogical Society Names Officers
The newly formed West Chambers County Historical and Genealogical Society elected officers Doug las Williams as second vice president Betty Jo Epperson as treasurer Jaynee Guan as reporter and Harry Daves as historian at the meeting. Charter members include Farris Gammon Leslie Wilbur Dugat Jr Sharon Barrow Johnnie Jennings Jo Ann Crumpler Beverly Alexander Thelma Barber Ingre Williams Johnnie H Barrow Barbara Benson Douglas Williams Betty Jo Epperson and Janyce Gunn. Annual dues are 3 dollars with a next meeting at 7 30 p.m. July 6 at 16520 County Line Road Old River Community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Belvieu
West Chambers County
Thelma Barber
Ingre Williams
Johnnie H. Barrow
Barbara Benson
Douglas Williams
Betty Jo Epperson
Janyce ‘Gunn
Jean McGinty
County Line Road
Old River Comunity
TCA Backing Joe Allen in Re-election Bid
The Texas Consumer Association endorsed State Rep. Joe Allen for re-election, citing his past service to Texas consumers and sponsorship of bills aiding consumers. The group highlighted his utility regulation bill and his strong voting record with the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Consumer Association
Joe Allen
Texas
TCA
Allen
District considers budget shifts for maintenance and salaries
The Ross Sterling School District weighs maintenance funding increases and a 7 percent teacher pay raise tied to a five year plan. The board debates uniforms and band program purchases while awaiting TEA space decisions and potential legislative fee authority next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Sterling
Barry
Nettles
Jones
Mittee
Clark
Charles
Wes Balentine
Nga
REL
Baytown
HL&P union votes on latest contract offer
About 1 000 HL&P employees in the Houston area face a potential strike when the current contract expires May 26. The company offers 8.25 percent raise first year and 7.25 percent second year on a three-year deal. workers seek a two-year pact with higher pay and better benefits. Union leaders delayed voting on the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Sledge
First Baptist Church Triple l
Jeltions
Hl&p
Houston
Sledge
Hs&p Emploee
Work- TS
Houston Ship Channel closure after barge gasoline leak
A barge carrying a highly flammable gasoline additive leaked, prompting part of the Houston Ship Channel to close to traffic for about two hours. The incident disrupted river traffic and raised safety concerns for nearby facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Chambers County Sheriff candidate pledges strict law enforcement
King, a 10 year county deputy from Winnie and Anahuac native, vows strict enforcement of the law with fairness and cooperation with the Department of Public Safety and neighboring counties. He aims to appoint competent officers, upgrade enforcement, and serve all residents equally. Runoff voting runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Publicatoty
Chambers County Sheriff's Department
King
Chambers County
Winnie
Anahuac
County Road and Bridge Department
Beaumont
Sheriff's Department
Circus Kirk Stars In all student Tent Show Across Nine States
Washington AP reports Circus Kirk, the only all student tent circus, plans 180 one night performances in nine states. Owner manager Charles W Boas, a geography professor, says students handle every job from rigging to animals while living in trailers and earning credits or stipends. The troupe, 50 members aged 17 to 27, tours from Hanover Pennsylvania through Pennsylvania New Jersey and New England with a $250000 annual budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Circus
Kirk
Charles W. Boas
Boas
College of York of Pennsylvania
Hanover
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New England
Jaycees
Yok
East Berlin
York
Gettysburg
Balentine Named Baytown Plant Manager After Long Huber Career
Trustie Balentine, a J M Huber Co. veteran with a chemistry degree from West Texas State University, was appointed plant manager in Baytown after a 1960 start in carbon black and clay research. He has held multiple leadership roles in industry and education groups. his family, including wife Freda and three daughters, resides at 2204 Palomar and attends local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas State University
Canyon
J.M. Huber Co
Berger
Baytown
T Here
Balentine
Panhandle-Plains
American
Lee College
Baytown State Bank
Cathy
Ross Sterling
Michele
Cedar Bayou
Balentines
Palomar
Church of Christ
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Baytown Sun
Bay Plaza
Tee
Marlon
Jack Brando Nicholson
Missouri
Triple Arts Studio
Highlands
Highlands Junior
Wallisville Road
Will
Billy Joe
Mary Lee
Timothy , Susan BO Bottoms
George Hopkins
Baby Blue Marine
Aloha, Bobby and
Rose
Robert Fuller Rere
Patrick Wayne
Muka Mina
ECL
Taney XO Chao
Gion
Coe
TCU LO
Walter Matthau
Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
Tatum O'Neal
Stanley R.jaffe
Machael Ritchie
New Chambers Group
Texas Education Agency
Jlegin
Lamteleverted
Iuse Sualg Aunuuse UL Weene
Hs&p
Austin
Lyndon B. Johnson
United Nations
U.N
South Vietnam
Beirut
Lebanon
Aflcio
George Meany
Labor Federation
Clothing Workers Union
J. P. Stevens & Co
Boston
Los Angeles
Howard Hughes
UOC
CME
UCR
Kacoma Baytown
Mole CY
Charman
Hous
UGC
Chambers
Britain
WRC Productions
Willie Nelson
Baytown-Fairgrounds
Willie Nelson & Family
Johnny Williams
Doe Cruz
Danny Epps
O'Bewe's
Bowen
State Bank
Farag
Foley's
Mike Orth
Fairgrounds
Paces Place
Donnelly's
Waxican Food
Sama Management
Emmanuel Ike Ezeude
Gulf Oil Chemicals Co
Ezeude
Tia
University of Houston
Ike
Charity
Clinton
Ngozi
Fortinberry
First Mexican Baptist Church
Rudy Hernandez
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