Baytown council splits on beer license bid at 1201 5S Pruett St
Councilmen J C Huron Robert Barnes Clem M Massey and Don M Hallum signed a letter to County Judge Bill Eliott disapproving the beer license plan noting the location does not violate Baytown ordinance. Also notes Baytown Historical Society meets at 7 30 p m Monday in Chamber of Commerce building and a July open house at Roosevelt Park Pavilion with entertainment and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Huron
Pruett St
Huron
Robert Barnes
Clem M. Massey
Don MM. Hallum
Bill Eliott
Baytown
Baytown Historical Society
Chamber of Commerce
Larry Hale
Bigtown
Chambers County
Rice student earns president's Honor Roll at Rice University
Around the area, students and families are noted with honors and events. Dan Brian, son of Mr and Mrs John Brian, made the president's Honor Roll for the best semester at Rice University. Visitors in Dublin include Mrs Ward's sister and Lt. Cat Stevens Jr. and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Brian
John Brian
Rice University
Bmirs
Eva Moanteris
Lassie Tippett
Texas Restaurant Association
Houston Coliseum
Thomas
Ward
Cat
J. A.stevens
Mm Stitheater
Okla
Jim Anderson
Charmer of Commerce
Ike
Echols and Coates Named Baytown Red Feather Drive Leaders
Baytown announces John C. Echols president of Citizens National Bank and Crust Co. as general chairman of the Red Feather Drive in October. John J. Coates of Humble Oil Baytown Chemical Plant will be assistant general campaign chairman. Budget talks set for June 40 at the Chamber of Commerce. Echols’ deep Baytown roots and past Chest leadership highlighted. Coates, active in local affairs since 1963, serves on multiple boards including Baytown Chamber and Library Board and holds a master’s in civil engineering. The drive’s goal aligned with recent years, with United Fund requests to be presented. The story also notes past roles in the Chest building and YMCA fundraising, plus family details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Echols
Citizens National Bank and Crust Co
Baytown
John J. Coates
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Echols
Chamber of Commerce
United Fund of Houston
Houston
Community Chest
YMCA
Coates
Humble Harrisburg
Patriot
Newhouse Petroleum Technical Service
De-national News Service
Baton Rouge
Pentagon
Humble
Pittsburgh Ps
Everest, Mass
Enjay Chemical Co
Mary
Southwood
AF Seeks Cause Of Crash Fetal To 24
The crash near Air Force base in Nevada left debris scattered across cactus and brush near the terrain. Marines from Camp Pendleton had been processed as new arrivals for duty when the aircraft went down shortly after takeoff, leaving a fiery scene and questions about the cause.
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Toro
Cott, Tara
Iran
CIS
Ae Air Guive Air Sores Base
Stonolu- Milee
Ies
Drivgie Alee
Lott
Maine
Camp Pendiesa
Calif
Peet
U S Officials Deny North Viet Nam Missile Sites
Washington reports no confirmed medium range nuclear missile bases in North Vietnam per Pentagon statements. Edward W. O'Brien notes U S authorities reportedly have evidence of sites under construction for Russian missiles in the communist nation.
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North
Viet Nam
Washington
Pentagon
North Viet Nam
Edward W. O'Brien
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
United States
East German barge traffic break eyed to ease Waterway
AP reports East German communists issue permit for barge traffic to Bearsin. Indications suggest West may accept the break in four power grid issues to avoid vital waterway disruption. Striking teamsters vote to end the food and merchandise delivery strike crippling Philadelphia. In Saigon, a battalion commander reports two separate assaults marking their first major offensive since the Dong Neal engagement two weeks ago.
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Berlin
Legen
Bearsin
West
Pimladelphia
Saigon
South Viet
Nzeran
Bate
Dong Neal
New City Librarian Aims to Expand Book Volume
New City welcomes Librarian Mrs. Wilhite who aims to grow the Sterling Library collection to a robust level for a city of Baytown 28,000. She pushes for juvenile titles, contemporary works, and a diverse range, backed by donors and a $100 gift from the Baytown Pilot Club, while planning a book loan rotation to keep shelves fresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Library Association
Baytown
A Allen
Adu
Hank Blasick
Bay Lawn
Baytown Traffic Study Reveals Heavy Friday Peaks
Oliver Stork of the Texas Highway Department presented Baytown urban traffic data at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. He reported 33,000 vehicles on the heaviest day, 26,000 on Monday, and Baytown households averaging 1.41 cars. projections include 5.2 to 8.6 trips per day per residence and parking distribution across streets meters and lots.
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Bobby Sutphin
Baytown
Oliver Stork
Houston
State Highway Department
Chamber of Commerce
Stork
Lare
Highway Department
Harris County
Lee Liggett
Vaught Again Heads SJ Hospital Board
G E Vaught was rechosen as chairman of the San Jacinto Methodist Hospital board for a one year term by unanimous vote at the monthly meeting. New officers include W H Schweitzer, D W Strickler, Rev Edwin T Summers, and B E Franklin. Committee appointments and finance plans for a new office building and X ray additions were outlined, with a loan to fund the expansion as the first phase of a multi year growth plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Vaught
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
W. H. Schweitzer
D W. Strickler
Edwin T. Summers
B.E. Franklin
Theo
Wilburn
Albert Nelson Jr
E. Drew
Tom Montgomery
Lawrence Reilly
Fred Hartman
Strickler
Don Shepherd
Houston
Bucget
Franklin
Max’ Mosesman
Harry Holmes
Golden Cross
Vecheyden
Roy Sea
Burg
Dayton
Rex
Hartman
Ch Man
Summers
Mossman
Dan Brown
Froneberger Heads Group In Lakewood
Jim Froneberger is the new president of the Lakewood Civic Association succeeding Greg Davis. Four new directors were elected by mail. Jim Frank Jean S Wood and Pat Souther joined Froneberger. Officers include Frank as vice president Mrs Dave Swalm secretary Marvin Handloer treasurer Ad Askey in charge of the Lakewood clubhouse. Wood IWHL membership chairman Souther city government liaison and Mrs Wanda Orton publicity chairman. Next board meeting is July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Froneberger
Lakewood Civic Association
Greg Davis
Froneberger
Civic Association
Jim Frank
Jean S. Wood
Pat Souther
Frank
Dave Swalm
Marvin Handloer
Ad Askey
Lakewood
Wood Iwhl
Souther
Wanda
Orton
Civic Association m
Veteran Cafeteria Manager Nettie Laird Retires
Wanda Orton profiles Nettie Laird longtime REL High School cafeteria manager who retires this year. Known for her “Laird touch” she crafted recipes learned from her mother and ran mass productions across the line. Students recall her friendly service and home style cooking shaping school dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Orton
Nettie Laird
Robert
Lee
Eve
Baytown
Laird's
Brackhaven
Miss
Laird
Petitions Circulating to Separate Lee College From School System
In Baytown petitions seek a vote on separating Lee College from the public school system. Key figures including Alma McNulty and J Raymond Martin declined to confirm involvement. Walter Rundell says he did not initiate the movement, while Miss McNulty weighs limited participation. Local officials emphasized careful review before any action.
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Bee Landrum
Lee College
Baytown
Trustiee
Karl Opryshek
Opryshek
Alma McNulty
Ex-students Association
Martin
McNulty
Champy Crawford
Crawford
Miss McNulty
Walter Rundell
Junior College
Dean Rundell
Miss McWally
Sea College
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We Ae
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MW Co
Keidits of Columbus Hall
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Echols, Coates Head
Baytown Chest Drive
Pune
Joan J. Coates
U.S
New City Librarian
Fetty Council
Ster-ling
Joan Bennett
Texas
Louisiana
Lamar State College of Technology
Peoples State
West Berlin
She Saud
Sterling
Withite
Willy
Raytown
Ross Wilhite
City of
Flore
Orange
Orence Library
Texas Asm
Lamar Tech
Beaumonts
Satline
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Houzhtinn Calece
Houghton
Lamar jTech
North Tenversity
Denton
North Tex
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Wall
Opera and Ballet
East Berlin
Flora Wilhite
Vaught
SJ Hospital Board
G. E
Froneberger Heads Group
Rel
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Harris County Federal Savings and Loan Assn
Benning
Albert W. Sonrier
Ophelia Henry
Bayteavn
197Th Infantry Brigade
Benjning
Katie B. Thomas High School
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