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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1960
Page
10
The report lists several stock quotes including Koon Call and Westinghouse with mixed movement. Upjohn shows notable activity while New Orleans Cotton remains unchanged as traders digest early U.S. market signals.
Gene Littler captured the $30,000 Oklahoma City Open with a final round 68 to total 273 for a two stroke victory over Art Wall Jr. at Twin Hills. The Californian rallied with a clutch 20-foot birdie on 18 after a tense back nine, boosting confidence as he seeks his first win since 1959.
E W Williams 1 of Redell Road in Coady died suddenly Monday morning while mowing the lawn at home. The body is at Earthman Funeral Home with arrangements incomplete. He is survived by two sons Roy and Claude of Baytown and two daughters Mrs Buck Turner and Mrs Leon Legler, also of Baytown.
Mr and Mrs Paul B Kern of 102 Long Drive welcomed a daughter Patti Rae born Sunday at Gulf Coast Hospital weighing 8 pounds 54 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs B A Richey of Houston and Mrs A B Kern of Baytown A sister named Marla Kay age 2½ also survives
Lee Chapel conducted funeral services for the late Baytown resident with Rev. L W LaRive officiating. Burial followed at HI O Rest Cemetery. Survived by widow Addie Mae Lusk, daughter Barbara Shananhan, two sons Join and Darryl Lask, stepchildren O W Fisher and Ray Jones, six grandchildren, three sisters Ora Mae Metras Ethyl Smith Myrtle Rott, two brothers Hubert Lask Oscar Lusk.
A long itemized roll lists East Harris and Baytown delegates, conservatives and liberals, with many couples and addresses. The names include J. H. Burns, D. F. Griggs, R. W. Kelley, J. Selensky, L. C. Anderson, Edna Armstrong, George Blue, and dozens more, reflecting a wide slate of attendees and missing others.
The Sam Houston State College Exes announce a meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in Dr. Jesse Kirkpatrick’s office at 3103 Wisconsin to discuss plans for a summer social event.
West Side Story opens the State Fair Musicals 19th summer season at State Fair Music Hall Dallas. The modern take on Romeo and Juliet features Bernstein scores and a cast including Robert Kole and Carol Taylor. Runs nightly 8:15 with Sunday matinees 3. Other summer shows include Show Business Redhead Holiday in Japan Floribel Fiorello and An Evening With Marlene Dietrich. Tickets at State Fair Box Office and Music Hall.
In New York and Boston dialogue grows among clergy of Catholic Orthodox and Protestant faiths. Dialogue aims to foster understanding rather than rapid unity, with meetings over meals coffee and discussions. Pope John XXIII’s Vatican II era ecumenical aims spur efforts while leaders stress gradual progress and shared roots.
Used 85 dollar clarinet last summer. Elizabeth Sputon, 15, nearby. Comic books, book stand, half price. Larry Schilling 34 listed. Girl Scout uniform size 14, like new. Kathy Hayes 12. Gibson flat top guitar in perfect condition, regular 123 now 39.03. Contact numbers JU 24640 JU 2388. Addresses include 103 Park Street 503 Kansas 108 Graham.
Baytown school trustees plan 7 30 p m Monday at the administration building with Lowell Lammers reporting on Lee College building plans. The agenda includes routine business for public schools and Lee College and caucus notes on loyalty pledges for the state convention amid liberal party fealty questions.
Bennie O. Prescott a lifelong Crosby resident and retired farmer died at 9 20 a m Monday. Funeral services set for 2 p m Tuesday at Martin Prairie Baptist Church near Anderson Texas with burial in Martin Prairie Cemetery under Earthman Funeral Home direction. Survived by widow, three sons, one daughter, two brothers, one sister, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren.
In Troy North Carolina, Maggie the mother ape, bemused by a nameless white kitten, clings until a mirror is placed in her cage. Upon seeing her reflection, she releases the kitten and preens, ending the danger and keeping both as a curious trio.
Judge Byron Johnson of Houston denied a motion for a new trial filed by contestants challenging Channelview's 620000 bond issue. Bonds held up by court action since the election may begin selling in three days. attorney Billy Lee filed the motion after irregularities were alleged. Ernest Knipp of Sonston represented the school district.
Notices announce a called meeting of Googe Creek Lodges No 1192 AF and AM on June 14 1860 at Googe Creek Masonic Hall. A School of Instruction is planned from 7 to 11 PM.
Mrs. Wallace R. Wood a former Baytonian won a $30,000 Houston Post home in an essay contest She is the former Miss Melba Lewis daughter of Mrs E H Lewis 621 Harding She is a 1941 Robert E Lee High School graduate and a Hermann Hospital trained nurse Married with four children Wally Jr Kenny Doug and Deena Her sole essay won with last line We have the home we would like to have the house.
Mrs Richard D Atkins Jr of 3221 Wisconsin reports a tire and wheel stolen from her car in Bay Town Police dispatch.
Texans face a bumper peach harvest with 1,500,000 bushels projected as early varieties start in the hill country. USDA notes citrus condition six points above last year, irrigation water is adequate, and crop reports indicate mixed progress across other staples including wheat, cotton, sorg hums, and peanuts. Farm labor rises to 529,000 for the week ending May.
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