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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1968

Page

6

Maintenance Supervisor Hired By BH Schools

Sam Johnson, 26, hired as maintenance supervisor for Barbers Hill School District with a 39000 annual salary, duties include equipment, air conditioning, buses, and student services across all schools. Johnson has 15 years of motor vehicle repair experience, studied refrigeration and electronics, and previously ran his shop in Belvieu. He and wife Loretta have two sons in elementary school. he joins Mont Belvieu Lions Club.

Johnson Oklahoma Lee College Southwestern Signal School Augusta Belvieu Baytown Loretta David Denny Mont 'Belvieu Lions Club Austin Robert Capello Mission, Tax Cach J. W. Grimes George Mills W Clark DB. E. Williams J. W. Guest P. QO. Wood Joe Presnall M. L. Langston Tax Equatiza Lion Board

Beach City Lions Plan Barbecue

Beach City Lions Club stages its third annual charity barbecue on Saturday July 6 at the Crawl Fishing Camp Trinity Bus. Gene Jennings serves as master of ceremonies. Serving runs 12 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations are 90 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.Preparation begins at 2 a.m. on barbecue day with committee members George Armer Roy Bernard Calvin Evans J D Nicholson Calvin Evans and D E Gillem.

Beach City Calvin Evans J. D. Nicholson D. E. Gillem

Boyer to Take Masonic Post in Gimse Creek Lodge

James A. Boyer will be installed as worshipful master of Gimse Creek Masonic Lodge No. 1192 APE&AM in a public ceremony at 7:00 p.m. Saturday at the lodge hall on Texas Avenue. Installations include E. Bounds senior warden, F. J. Simmons junior warden, J. W. Johnson treasurer, E. E. Waugh secretary, C. E. Gates plain, L. Cook officer, L. Powell junior deacon, W. E. senior steward, P. Rumore junior award. all installing officers will be present. A reception will follow. Friends and visiting masons invited.

James A. Boyer Gimse Creek Masonic Lodge Ape&am Vlodge Hall Texas Avenue E. 3. Bounds Fred J. Simmons James W. Johnson E. E. Waugh Charles E. Gates L. Cook Orf Louis Powell W. EL Pat Roger Rumore

Puppy Palace Opens With Pet Care Guarantee

A garbled notice from Wollaston and Cary announces the opening of Puppy Palace, promising pet care and guarantees. The fragment hints at feeding rules, possible fees, and pet care services, though details are unclear due to transcription errors.

Light My Cigaret Give Me Your Money Heist

A male robber entered Lil's Food Shop in St. Ich, pointed a revolver at clerk Mrs. Matie at the register and demanded cash. She handed over about $26 during the exchange about lit cigarettes. No further details were provided on suspects or weapon.

Tough Safe Stolen Contained $15,343

Los Angeles report says a 200 pound safe was stolen from Chapgril Sanatorium. Thieves attempted to crack it with a hammer and chisel, then abandoned the effort. A locksmith in Las Vegas opened the safe in three minutes revealing $15,443 in cash.

Los Angeles Lanwell Craddock Chapgril Las Vegas Nev

Houston Area Sees 1.95 Million Tons Of AC Capacity

The Houston area reached about 1 950 600 tons of electric air conditioning capacity in 1967 with HLPCO reporting 15 000 tons added that year. Window units and central systems dominated growth, residential central systems exceeding 30 000 tons and about 10 000 homes and apartments prepared for complete electric space heating and cooling.

Houston Houston - Gul Houston Lighting and Power Cos Tg Hlpco

MISS LIBERTY RESIDES IN DISTRICT

AP reports Liberty, the Statue of Liberty, sits in New York's 60th Assembly District on Liberty Island, with four islands in the district. Assemblyman Lets De Salvio campaigns on Manhattan's southern tip, but scarce votes loom. Enrollment shows two registered voters on Governors Island and none on Liberty or Ellis Islands.

New York Assemblyman DeSalvis Liberty Island DeSalvio Manhattan Island DeSalvig Board

Goodman Accepts Command Post at Electronics Support Command

Col. Goodman, formerly of Baytown, named commanding officer of the Army Electronics Support Command at Fort Monmouth New Jersey. He begins a tenure overseeing post functions for the command and attached units, with duties including maintenance supply post engineer transportation and provost marshal.

John . Godman Baytown Army Electronics Support Command Fort Monmouth N.J Electronics Command Goodman Fort Monmeth Feantagon Japan Harvard Furnsce Philadelphia Boston

Maritime Unions Plan Protest March in Houston Port

Five maritime unions in Houston plan a protest march next Wednesday to close the Port of Houston all day. They oppose reappointment of Port Commission chairman Howard Tellepsen, whose term expired in May 1966, with no action yet taken to replace him. Houston Councilman Bill Elliott calls the port labor tension a seething protest and urges a vote of confidence or a new appointment.

Houston Houston City Port of Houston Waterfront Isbor Howard Fellepsen Port Commission Tellepsen Harris County Commissioners Court Houston City Council Bill Elliott Telicpsen Wwe Wwe Should Herve Himg

All Saints Sets Service for Third Sunday After Trinity

All Saints Episcopal Church observes the Third Sunday after Trinity with morning prayer at 11 a.m. The Rev. Peter Katt will lead the service and preach. Br. Robert Pennington reads lessons, Grace Jones and Charles Homer Jr. care for the altar, Virginia Chandler is the organist, ushers include L. R. Holland and Homer Jr., and acolytes are Chandler, Little, Winslow, and Currie. A Holy Communion service at 9 a.m. has Robert Dunlap assisting. Church School and Adult Bible study are suspended for summer.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church Peter Katt Robert E. Pennington Grace Jones Charles H. Homer Jr Virginia Chandler L. R. Holland Charles Chandler John Little Timothy Winslow Breny Currie Robert H. Dunlap Church School Adit Richie

Mont Belvieu Baptist Women Attend Meeting

Mont Belvieu Baptist women of the WMU gather Tuesday for orientation and training in new missionaries. Mrs. W C Rex directs a program titled Plus for New Missionaries with scripture reading, prayer, and group discussions led by members and attendees including Mrs. J B Gill, Mrs. C Leonard, and others.

Mont Belvieu tSp Womanitary Union First Past W.C. Rex J. B Gill C. Laonird Wors Ray Leénmich Tanker ,Taylor WMU

Broad And Narrow Way First Christian Sermon

Rev. B D Nisbet Jr preaches The Broad And Narrow Way at 10 50 a m Sunday sermon on Matthew 7 12 34 Worship led by Eldon Berry with George Adams and O H Ficklin at communion Ben Ed Stowell deacon chairman Miss Adeline Knodel music director on vacation CYF to Texas Youth Convention in Fort Worth PCUL July 30 Aug 2 CWF board meeting Tuesday at 9 30 am department meetings 7 pm Wednesday Senior High Teen Night Friday Chi Rho play rehearsals led by Dixie Holt July pulpit supply schedule due to vacation of Rev Nisbet

B D. Nisbet Jr First Christian Church Echel Bush Mathew Eldon Berry George Adams H. Ficklin Ben Ed Stowell Adeline Knodel Hse CYF Fort Worth PCUL CWF Chi Rho pDixie Holt Nisbet W. E. du Plantis Jr Gilbert Lumpkin Charles Moore Meadowbrook Christian Church Siiss Judy Lynn Frazier

St Mark's Methodist Church to host multiple sermons and events

Rev Leslie LeGrand will preach at 8 49 a m and 10 55 a m Sunday services at St Mark's. Rev Rudy Pace preaches 7 p m on Written In the Sands of Tiny Sunday. Youth prepare dinner to fund trip to Nashville July 27 to August 4. Methodist Men meet 6 45 p m Wednesday. Speaker Phillip Dig juem of Lee College. Woman's Society meets 9 15 a m Friday. Mrs W A Johnson guest speaker with slides on Bolivian Indians.

Leslie LeGrand St. Mark's Methodist Church Rudy Pace Tiny St. Mark's Nashville Tenn St Mark's Jim Pridmore Phillip Digjuem Lee College Woman's Society of Christian Service W. A. Johnson Johnson

Second Baptist to Observe Lord's Supper and Baptism

Second Baptist Church will observe Baptism and the Lord's Supper at 7 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Roy Cloudt delivering the message titled Prevailing in Prayer during Morning Worship. G A Girls from Palacios Camp will share camp activities during the evening service. Church office closed Thursday, July 4.

Second Baptist Church Roy Cloudt Cloudt G.A Palacios

Philip Dignam Speaks at Trinity Church Service

The Rev. F. Philip Dignam will conduct three Sunday services at Trinity Episcopal Church in Rector Henckell’s absence. Holy Communion at 9 a.m. with acolyte James Harrop Lewis. Ushers Jap Katribe and Wiliam H. Harrop. organist Miss Marsha Seale. Junior Choir directed by Mrs. Stamey Fisher to sing at the 9:15 family eucharist. Dr. C. Lee Liggett epistoler. Acolytes include Dickie Hunter Sail Bethea Danny Whatley Davin Dignam Keith Stallknecht David Timmons and J. D. Rankin. Parish Choir directed by Richard Bain with Miss Seale at organ for the 11 a.m. service. Lay readers C. E. Houghton and Stephen Linscott. Ushers W. E. Linscott and S. E. Wilson. Acolytes Charlie Brack Richard McManus John Russel Bart Russell Jerome Zierlein. Marin Guild work directed by Mrs. QO. AL Meador, Mrs. T. M. Hoffman, and Mrs. John M. D. Heald. Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Love host coffee. Church School at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Summer visual education program pending. A. M. Souby superintendent.

C. Lee Liggett Dickie Hunter Sail Bethea Danny Whatley Davin Dignam Keith Stallknecht David Timmons W. E. Linscott E. Wilson Charlies Brack Richard McManus John Russel Bart Russell Jerome Zierlein Anar Guild AL Meador T. M. Hoffman John M. D. Heald H. N. Love A. M. Souby

Lord's Supper Observed at Memorial Baptist Service

Memorial Baptist will observe the Lord's Supper at the 11 a.m. service with a theme of all CTS. A 7 p.m. reception for the new minister of education and his wife will follow in the fellowship room. Youth Evangelism Conference leaves Wednesday for Ft Worth. Leighton Ford and others appear Wednesday night at Travis Avenue Baptist.

Memorial Baptist Hey George Nielsen Youth Evangelism Conference Ft. Worth Travis Avenue Baptist Church Leighton Ford Cliff Sorrows Bill Glass W. Edward ‘Hiele Ridgecrest Treinsing Union Memorial Ha Silent, Friends Department of the First, Baptist Church Groves Herey Island Tub 4 Judson Sewry Council

Coady Baptist Sunday School Begins Service

Coady Baptist Church on Wade Road hosts Sunday services with 9:45 a.m. Sunday School in the adult assembly led by Jerry Gregory directing the congregational singing. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. features Rev. C. E. Radows Jr. preaching on Daniel's Posterity. Training Union at 5:30 p.m. under Carroll Jennische. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. sermon titled The Perils of a Victorious Life. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Coady Baptist Wade Road Jerry Gregory C. £. Radows Jr Carroll Jennische

Schubert Family Feted At Grace Church Reception

William W. Schubert and family are honored with a reception after the night service to thank them for nine years of full-time service to Grace Church. Rev. Asbury Lenox, newly arrived, and his wife are also honored on the occasion. The event is sponsored by the Women's Society of Christian Service in the church fellowship hall.

William W. Schubert Asbury Lenox Grace Church Women’s Society of Christian Service Rev Asbury Len

Lectors and Altar Boys Set At St. Josephs

At St Josephs for the th Sunday after Pentecost the epistle and gospel readings are listed with named lectors and altar boys. A Wednesday 7 pm novena features Roy Detweiler and Roy Glahn. Knights of Columbus sponsor a family communion at all masses for world peace with confessions Thursday 3 to 5 pm and Friday before masses.

St. Joseph’s Ostermeyer Emil Pauler Fred Sonnier Richard Tannich James Hebert Dr. R. Thomson Greg Matthews John Refer Mike Norton Gilbert Santana Edward Orsak Oscar Walker Ine Pat Favias Kent Wallace Chris Roberson Sam Wells Tim Wendel Bernard Wootan Roy Detweiler Roy Glahn Knights of Columbus

Westminster Adult Study Courses Announced for Summer Quarter

Westminster Presbyterian Church schedules summer quarter adult study courses starting July 7. Courses include The Gospel According to Peanuts by Robert L. Short and Why Am I A Presbyterian by H A Miller. Rev. Thomas R. Brower will lead morning worship. Child and youth classes begin at 10 30 a m, adult classes at 10 43 a m, with a beach party for Senior High Youth Sunday afternoon. Bible study continues at 7 30 p m Sunday and 7 20 p m Thursday. Session meets Monday at 7 30 p m, men’s luncheon at 12 15 p m Thursday at The Tower restaurant.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Robert L. Short H.a. Miller Thomas R. Brower T the Tower Restaurant

St Johns Congregation Introduces New Methodist Hymnal

St John s Congregation will introduce the new Methodist Hymnal published by the Commission on Worship in 1665. The official board and WSCS sponsor the project to secure copies. Sunday services include an all church singing from the hymnal and talks by Rev William J Commer on The Divine Presence In Our Lives. The MYF will conduct the 7 20 service.

St. John's The Methodist Church Board Commission On Worship WSCS John L Fulton R. L. Carter William J. Commer MYF

Christian Science Lesson Sermon Topic in Baytown Church

The Christian Science Church in Baytown invites all to Sunday services at 13 a.m featuring the Lesson Sermon on the law of the Spirit of life in Christ. Related readings from Science and Health will be read. Nursery care is available, and the Reading Room at 16 N. Ashbel is open weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Jesus Hoth Christian Science Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Church Baytown Nevada Michigan Streets Christain Science Readers N. Ashbel

Death In Destiny Sermon At Shiloh Baptist Church

Rev M H Smone centers Sunday service on Death In Destiny from First Corinthians 15 24 at 11 am D C Mangum to lead song Iver Thompson to lead Sunday School 9 45 am Training Union 6 30 pm and night service 7 30 pm Bryant Smith trains the union in a compact community church notice.

M. H Smone Shiloh Baptist Church D. C. Mangum Iver Thompson Brycent Smith

First Baptist Youth Revival Concludes Sunday in Baytown

The First Baptist Youth Revival at Baytown ends this Sunday after a 10 50 a m service led by evangelist Ricky Donaho and singer Roger Bryant. The 7 p m service features Pastor Rev Robert M Cheek returning from a two week vacation. Activities include Juniors and Primaries day Tuesday at 9 a m and WMS meetings at 9 and 7 p m Tuesday. County churchwide services are planned for 10 a m and 7 p m Tuesday, with Kathleen Jones WMS meeting at 7 p m Tuesday hosted by Mrs Robert Floyd at 1693 Florida.

First Baptist Baytown Ricky Donaho Roger Bryant Robert M. Cheek Flo Love WMS Kathleen Jones

First Presbyterian To Have Communion Sunday

First Presbyterian Church schedules Holy Communion at the 9:30 and 11:00 services led by Rev. Burnette W. Dowler. Sunday School and adult education begin at 3:30, with junior high trip to Houston to see Oklahoma and senior high meeting topics on Baytown growth.

First Presbyterian Church Burnette W. Dowler Houston Okla

Administrative Board At St. Pauls Honored Open House

St Pauls Methodist Church hosts an open house for its newly formed Administrative Board at the church parsonage 20 Red Bud Lane from 4 to 6 pm. The day features a 9:30 am service with Rev Robert Joiner Jr delivering a sermon on Our Christian Faiths Relationship to Super American Citizenship. Sunday school begins at 10:30 am. Junior High MYF meets at 3 pm and Senior High MYF at 6 pm at the church. Choir rehearsal is 7:30 pm Wednesday. Women’s Society meets 10 am Tuesday July 9 at 149 East Market Sweet Highlands with Miss J T Sloane presenting. Vacation Church School runs eight days July 16–19 and July 22–26 with music led by Mrs Herman Davis. Teachers include many named staff across Preschool to Elementary levels. Refreshments planned by Mrs Joe Frien and Mrs Kenneth Julian.

St. Paul's Methodist Church Red Bud Lane Robert Joiner Wil Methodist Youth’ Fellowship MYF Women’s Society of Christian Service M. O. Jackson East Market Sweet Highlands J. T. Sloane St. Paul's Vacation Church Herman Davis L . P. Harrison Dave C J Swalm Bill Huntington Jeanette Stevens Jeff Culpepper Ted Heisig Mary Beltz

Rev Roy L Felder To Preach At Cedar Bayou

The Rev L Felder pastor of Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church will preach at the 10 50 a m service Sunday The sanctuary choir directed by Harvey Hardison will sing the anthem and Miss Sandra Boyd will be guest organist Ushers for morning and night services are Byron Franklin L O Casey El Hendrix J B Upton W J Tadlock and R E Casey The MYE groups meet at 6 p m The night service starts at 7 p m with Rev Felder preaching Commission meetings follow at 8 p m Scout Troop 43 meets at 7 p m Monday Women’s Society executive meeting Tuesday at 9 a m with general meeting at 930 a m Mrs Shelly Crayerton in charge and Dulcena Office hostess Prayer service set for 7 p m Wednesday Julia Lottie Circle meets at 945 a m Thursday quilting planned.

L. Felder Pasor Cedar Bayou United Rev Felder Women’s Society of Christian Service Shelly Crayerton Dulcena Ofrice Bronnie West Julia Lottie

Family Worship Service at St Pauls Lutheran Church

The 10 15 a m service at St Pauls Lutheran Church features a sermon We Will See Jesus by Rev Harold C Bomhoff with a children's sermonette. Youth retreat plans include July 6 7 in Galveston under Rev Robert Otterstad. Local youth sponsors are listed and a special family night with a talk on Drugs and Drug Addiction by Sergeant Cooper is set at 6 39 p m with a covered dish supper for friends.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Jesus Harold C. Bomhoff Elna French William Weber, Jr Texas Lutheran College Seguin Galveston Robert Otterstad American Lutheran Church Gan! Mowery Gary Munson Tildos Penton Weber Church Friends of the Church Rames

Baptist Temple Night Service On Patriotism

Baptist Temple Church in Graham will hold an unusual Sunday night service at T p m on June 31. The program centers on the flag and patriotic themes with prayers for leaders and service members. Eugene Wright, music director, will combine choirs and groups to express diverse moods. Rev. J. T. Terry is pastor.

Baptist Temple Church Graham Eugene Wright J. T. Terry Baptist Temple

Jehovah's Witnesses Bible Lecture at Kingdom Hall

A free public Bible lecture will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1305 Hawthorne. After the sermon, a group Bible study on A Typical Priesthood Points the Way features Exodus 4:22 and 19:6. Other meetings this week include congregation Bible studies at 7 p.m. Tuesday and a weekly ministry school and service meeting at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses Hawthorne Congregation Bible Studies

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