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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1968
Page
2
Free kitten available from Adrienne Smith, a male part Siamese cat. Interested persons may call 424-5742 to inquire about adoption.
Harris County Medical Examiner Dr. Joseph A. Jachimczyk recounts receiving the transplanted heart of Clarence Sonny Nicks, 32, for autopsy as part of a homicide investigation. The heart was implanted into John Stuckwish, 62, an Alpine hospital official, by Dr. Denton Cooley. Stuckwish died May 14. Jachimczyk notes no conflict with Dr. Colley and urges a legal change delaying use of homicide victim hearts in transplants.
William Frank Mullis formerly of Baytown received the Joe Gordon Miller award at University of Pennsylvania Medical School graduation. He served as class president, will intern at Penn Hospital, and has ties to Vanderbilt and Wilmington. The Mullis family has deep Delaware and Baytown roots.
The Les Colleges offset printing course sponsored a Lith-Expo '68 exhibit at Shamrock-Hilton Motel in Houston during the 413th Annual Southwest Clinic and Trades Fair. LC instructor J. C. Thompson noted the display highlighted graphic arts in education and was sponsored by the Houston Litho Club. The exhibit featured materials produced by the college offset printing classes.
A youth rally for Young Americans, an underage voting group backing former Alabama Governor George Wallace, is set for 8 p.m. Thursday at the Civic Center with Harris County chairman Phil Prater of Baytown leading the event.
Mrs Frances Grace Nowlin died in a Baytown hospital Wednesday after 40 years as a Baytown resident. Survived by husband W Nowlin son Ted Nowlin Houston daughter Gloria Nowlin Baytown two brothers A W Lamb Baytown Henry Lamb Livingston sisters Mrs A G Gilmore Baytown Mrs A E Soberitt Baytown Mrs J P Sterling Livingston Mrs Fidora Dean Houston and two grandchildren. Funeral 5:30 p m Thursday Earthman Funeral Chapel Cedar Crest Cemetery with Rev Roy A Cloudt officiating.
The Trinity River Basin authorization in the Public Works Omnibus Bill of Oct 1965 totals 11,008,000 with navigation included. A resurvey and comprehensive plan followed through 1967, after years of agency studies and federal reviews, supported by Lyndon Johnson era actions and local citizen involvement.
A brown female Chihuahua wandered from 2103 French Place Wednesday. Her collar is off. The Pete Sheppards request tips from anyone who may have seen the pet.
Chappell told the council the union demands are unacceptable including deleting non regular and temporary workers and limiting surplus shifts. He warned a strike is forthcoming despite a scheduled meeting, noting service would not be degraded and management would assist. The current contract expires May 31 with a 30 day strike notice provision.
Humble Pioneer Club plans an annual bus trip to the 1Astrodome on July 17 to watch the Astros compete with the Atlanta Braves. Two chartered buses, capacity 86, depart Citizens National Bank at 5:45 pm. Members may bring families, reservations close July 10 via R H Weaver or board members. Tickets are 2.50 for men and 1.50 for women due to Ladies Night.
New York AP reports growing doubt in paper money as British trade imbalances worsen and the pound devalues from 2.80 to 2.40 dollars. French franc weakness and inflation raise fears that major currencies may disrupt international commerce, risking a financial emergency described by Dr. Pierre Rinfret.
Baytown notes list Dudley Bowman and Barbara Feld honored at Corpus Christi Church reception after Sunday services. A Community Dance at Teen Center runs 8 to 9 p.m. with The Mint. admission 3 cents. Army SP Felton G Bernard, 21, assigned to Vietnam duty near Chu Lai. SHares of Houston Nembers Gas Corp trade Friday on NYSE after OTC activity. Baytown Shrine Club to honor past presidents June 28 at Tower. John Douglas Holcomb earns BS in psychology at North Texas State University. Baytown Elks Lodge hosts chicken and dumpling dinner Friday 7–9 p.m. Seven-man Heart Panel meets at Rice Hotel Brazos Room. Three Lee College piano recital 6 p.m. Thursday in the college hall.
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