Groundbreaking for Baytown Sun building on Memorial Drive
The Baytown Sun plans a new building on Memorial Drive near Graywood for offices and press facilities. A groundbreaking ceremony is set at 2 p.m. Sunday with guests of honor including Sun employees and families. The project, led by Elmer Grey and Associates, includes expansion of circulation and advertising, a large warehouse, and a 3200 by 200 foot rear space.
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Boystown Sun
Elmer Grey and Associates
Memorial Drive
Graywood
Sun
Newsprint Star
Baytown Sun
Bayport Construation Co
Barc Htavnth
Leferowth
the Sun
Star
Fred Hartman
Taree
Sai
Nifeer Fairchild Calor
General King Press
Fatal injury shakes Baytown family in home accident
Mary Brooks Wenl of Ros- nher sister a W L Dubi Ward of Bayionth was fatally damaged Saturday in an incident at her home Reports say she collapsed while preparing meals as pills were unavailable. Also included is a weather forecast and community notices from The Baytown Sun describing bond election details, a postponed meeting, and a hospital recovery for Karen Ann McDowell after an emergency appendectomy.
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Burns
Mary Brooks
Ros-! Nher
A W. L
Dubi! Ward
Bayionth
Cll
Dev
Karen
Ikaren
Ann McDowell
L. N. McDewet
Lang Drive
Baytown-Fhos
Around Town notes and local quirks blur together
Mrs Charlie Litthep age messages Alan amin a University of Texas student visits his parents Mr and Mrs ELK win over the weekend Former Baytonian Jeff Harbor recuperates from surgery Rose Cravey questions why she reads about her husband in politics Earl Lively narrowly avoids a wheel rollover on a lumber cart Fohneon seeks help with a project Dean Gagnon has many fronts in the fire Wayne and Lois Coker praise an announcer Trent Friends call T W Witks the mayor of Park Street A belated birthday wish goes to Sandra Leigh Brasnshaw as she enters a new four year term
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Charlie
Gladys Eis
Earl .Lively
Fohneon
Dean Gagnon
Wayne
Lois Coker
Trent
T. W.! Witks
Alford challenges school campaigning policy in April election
Sam Alford, running for school trustee in the April 3 election, contests a board rule that bans teachers from actively campaigning. He cites Texas statutes from the 37th Legislature and state board policy permitting teachers to engage in civic life, arguing the ban infringes democratic rights and targets teachers’ judgment.
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Sam Alford
Alford
Joe Harcezy
Ard
Statutas
Toart
Slegal
Poard
Texas
State Board of Education
Shrine Show at Baytown to Benefit Disabled Children
Preston General Chairman Ernest T. Preston announces Baytown Shrine Show a benefit for disabled children. Miss Coleen taloot and performers from Robert E Lee High School will headline with organ prelude by Randy Kohnfarber and master of ceremonies Rev Walter Henckell. Show rises at 7:30 p.m. in Baytown auditorium featuring bands, choirs, dance numbers and soloists from area schools and groups.
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Baytown
Coleen Taloot
Macchlis
Robert E. Lee
Ernest T. Prestan
J’ C. Sheffield
Walter Henckell
Baytenen
Randy Kohnfarber
Arania Temple Shrine
Charles Forane
Robert E- Lee Hich Sehrol
Tetborak Caleman
Nolen Conway
City bond issue turnout at noon across 11 precincts
Voting on the proposed 3.72 million capital improvement bond drew uneven turnout by noon with Box 149 San Jacinto Elementary recording 251 votes and Precinct 13 Burnet Elementary at 230 while Carver High School saw only 19 ballots. Election judges forecast modest late afternoon gains but overall turnout appeared unlikely to exceed 30 percent in most precincts.
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San Jacinto Elementary
Ted Kloesel
Burnet Elementary School
Joe H. Allen
Carver High School
Baytown Junior High School
Thad Felton
Phoxe
City hearing delayed on new wrecker rule
A city council postponed the effective date of a wrecker center ordinance until after a public hearing March 11. The measure would require wrecker owners to live in the city and obtain city licenses. Protest from local wreckers prompted the postponement and the hearing.
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Z Lanham
Saul Lanham
George Chandler
Seatorn Cra
Liggett Will Not Oppose Craveys Bid For Mayor
Fort Worth reports Mayor Lee Liggett will not oppose Sexborn Cravey for mayor. He endorses City Councilman Jack Huron, who may run, with no other mayoral filings by late Friday. Edna Oliver, city secretary, will accept filings at home and city hall until midnight. Cravey and Norton are noted potential candidates.
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Preston Pendergrass
Lee Liggett
Fort Worth
Sexborn Cravey
Jack Huron
Fmyer
Edna
Oliver
Beecher
Eryone
Nayot Liggett
Aine Iself
Land
Crawry
David L. Norton
Lee iSes
New Industry Hinges On Outcome Of Bond Issue
Baytown could gain a new industry if bond propositions pass, as Chamber members note a $3,730,000 issue and nine proposals. Voters Saturday will decide, with polls closing at 7 PM. Texas Industrial Laundry Co. seeks site on North Main Street but lacks water. Other site options include Texas City and Houston area.
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Bayioen
Amber
of Commerce
Baytown
Chamber
Richard King
Dean King & Son, Insurance and Real
Texas Industrial Laundry Co
North Mazin Streen
Impos
Walter
King
Main Street
Texas Industrial
Pce
Bay City
iTexas City
Knox and Shirey oppose Suesse audit rehire
Knox and Shirey vote against rehiring Hathorn and Suesse for Goose Creek District audit amid charges in correspondence. Board president Stark warns tying to cancel contract if later allegations affect firm qualifications. Committee chair Till notes no other firm considered. vote backed by Dr Victory.
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Co. W. Suésse
A. R. Stak
Wing -Hathon & Suerse
Stark
la Mation
Hatham .& Suiesse
Iy Boyd
Till
School Board Awards 24000 for Systems Study
The Gooseek School District board approved spending up to 24000 for a systems study of the district business office. It awarded a contract to Peat Marwick Mitchell and Co to conduct the five phase analysis, with John C Boot Jr presenting the plan at a 5:35 p.m. special meeting.
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Gooseek
Peat, Marwick, Pittchbell & Co
National Ac
Recuntinge
Houston
John C. Boot Jr
Booth
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