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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1965
Page
4
John Frankin Stout aged 83 of 2324 New Jersey died Saturday morning in Baytown hospital after a 49 year residency. He was formerly employed by Humble Oil and Refining Co for 25 years before retirement in 1947.
Earl C. Bonds 53 died at 8 30 a m Saturday at Shreveport Veterans Hospital after months of poor health. A longtime East Harris County resident he is survived by three sisters and two brothers Mrs Alice Schmidt of Da Porte Mrs Jimmy Causey of Highlands Mrs Ruby Smith H V Buck Bonds Baytown and Curry Bands of Lake Whitney. Earthman will announce funeral arrangements.
Two obituary notices detail deaths of Mary Marie Winningham and an individual known as Stout. Winningham, 88, formerly of Baytown, dies in Houston area hospitals and leaves four daughters, two sons, a mother, three sisters, and several brothers. Funeral at Earthman Chapel with burial at Fin Ock Cemetery in Cleveland. Stout family death notes list wife Jeannette, a son Jack B., a daughter, a sister, brothers, and numerous grandchildren. funeral set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Bartamay Chapel with Rev. Armstead, burial at Sea Jacinto Memorial Park by Cedar Boycu Masonic Lodge.
College professor and Horace Munn Junior High history teacher Cravey announced his bid for mayor. Councilman Earl Lively considered running but withdrew after Cravey’s entry. Other business leaders were sought without success. Mayor Liggett attends a medical meeting in Fort Worth.
The school board debated a $17000 minimum contract with Booth firm for a two phase study to determine office requirements and implement procedures for data processing. Phase 1 would cost about $7000 and Phase 2 about $17000, with negotiations possible if needs change.
The Kappa Kappa Style Show starts at 8 p.m. Monday at Goose Creek Country Club. Tickets are contactable via Mrs. Fred Huey at 563 4868 or Mrs. Eugene Fayle at 583 1307, and will not be sold at the door.
Davis Taylor Jr son of Mr and Mrs Davis T Taylor of 12 Alva is confined to Bayshore Hospital Pasedena in room 389 with no visitors allowed per hospital policy.
Lammers shot 79 to top REL Golf at Terrell Pete Country Club Beaumont as REL posted a 332 team average and failed to place in top four. Marion Lewis and Dwayne Robertson each carded 14s on 18 holes. Scott Liggitt 91. Gordon Lewis 98. Springwood of Holston won with 315. Houston and By vold tied for second with 423? Junior High medalist Mi Thompson posted 14, Jerry Cox 80, Neal Lewis 83, Bryen Carter third with team score unknown.
The Arabia Temple Chanter will headline with the Southern Belles and other acts at a fundraising show for the Houston Crippled Children’s Hospital. Ticket sales support hospital care regardless of race creed or color. John B. Wheeles treasurer, Stewart secretary, and other Shrine members organize the event.
AP reports remnants of the 1889 Randall County Courthouse in NYON Texas survive in the form of aged lightning rods and a few bands. The frame building, moved in 1900 and replaced in 1910, hosted dances and church services, with later court minutes detailing roof repairs and a ban on roof dancing after complaints.
The board discussed hiring an auditor to study the sexual business office with a firm, amid tense open and closed sessions. Suesse reportedly opposed hiring without unanimity, while Hill's committee moved to recommend the auditor. the meeting adjourned with ongoing questions about the cost and process. The superintendent and acting officials were directed to make recommendations, with tensions over transparency and prior firm employment.
Ernest Mason of Houston, former Baytown resident, died at 3 am Saturday in Houston Hospital. Funeral services are set for Monday under Pat H. Foley Funeral Home at 210 Tidwell Ross. Survivors include his wife, several sons and daughters, and eight other children from a later marriage. burial will be in a Baytown cemetery.
Bowie PTA will sponsor a bake sale Monday morning from 9 to 12:20 at Ced Riley Junior High Westchester. Hosted by Mrs Homer Grant and with help from Mrs. Myler and Hernan Boatma, the event supports school activities.
Mrs. Mary Marie Winningham of 1716 Market St Houston died at 4 AM Saturday in a Baytown hospital. A former Baytown resident of 35 years, she worked at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital 15 years. Survived by four daughters, two sons, mother, sisters, and two brothers. Funeral 9:30 AM Monday Earthman Chapel Harbor Church of Christ. burial 1 PM Sunday Pin Oak Cemetery Cleveland.
Council members proposed a rotating police dispatcher system to assign wreckers to accident scenes to ensure equal treatment and reduce traffic hazards. They noted past tows by out of town operators occurred without owners’ consent and warned the ordinance could limit operators’ livelihoods.
Franklin Stout 83 a Baytown resident for 13 years died Saturday after a brief illness. He worked at Yumble Oil and Refining for 21 years until retiring in 1947. He belonged to St Mark's Methodist Church and several local clubs. Services Sunday at Earthmen Chapel with Rev Roger Armstead officiating. Burial at San Jacinto Memorial Park with Cedar Bayou Masonic Lodge conducting the graveside rite. Surviving: wife Jeanette Stout. son Jack B. Stout. daughter Mrs W. Hastings. sister Mrs William Tyan. brothers Allen and Edward Stout. seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Life Underwriters State Drive dates set for March 8 to April 9 with Baytown members to canvass downtown businesses. Drive chairman Bill Strickler announced plans at a luncheon of the Life Underwriters association. Attendees included E. L. Roberts D. W. Balke Stanley Henson 0 F P Allen Ernest C. Wright Jamey Wokes Pat L. Murphy Allen Meister Bill Wilson Carl Northcutt M Eldon Berry J M Mitchell G F Lereh Mrs Bessie Franssen Sumlard and Jim Rose of the American Cancer Society. Three areas will handle solicitations with a unit of senior citizens and a medical group covering two areas.
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