Conference training and local notices in Baytown area
The MEREER Lodge No 458 hosts a conference training session at 20101 Drive with Southeast Texas region 3 and a banquet to follow. Baytown and La Porte city officials discuss the April 24 municipal election and new officers for A&M Club to be nominated at the Tower meeting on March 19. A. Bloom dies in Lincoln Nebraska. Outstanding Airman Kenneth L. Buerkle named in 4130th group. Roy Schooley of La Porte assigned to the 2nd Battalion Electronics Engineering and Installation Agency Squadron after training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ference Mereer
Pythids
Ference Training School
Texas
LA Porte
Harold Pfeiffer
W.’ A . Stairs
AGM
Baytown A and M Club
Kenneth L. Buerkle
Judy McDonald
Baytown
4130Th
Bergstrom Air Force
Roy Schooley
Raurkt Electronics Engineering ‘and Installation Agency
la Forte
U.S. Air
Barbers Hill To Vote On School Bond Issue March 31
Barbers Hill voters face a 793000 bond package to expand and modernize schools. Proposals include auditorium, new home economics and science labs, administration building, cafeteria addition, gym expansion, track, athletic field work, sanitary facilities, furniture and equipment, and an architectural study by Lowell Lammers. Eligible voters are property owners in the district with 1962 tax rolls. about 600 to 800 may vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers Hill
Perngetr Ger Brra
W. C
Board of Trist
Board of Trustees
Bar- ME
Bers, Hill
Tees
Phalt
Ithe
Original Plans Changed Graywood Shopping Project Underway
Contractor Robert H Nesmith leads the Graywood shopping project in Houston with a 68 000 square foot building at Pruett and Park facing north toward the tract and a 1 000 car service station. K-Mart will anchor with Aug 1 opening. a 10 000 square foot lunch stand and eight offices for doctors will be added. The project, a $1 000 000 venture, is the first in a planned chain expansion across the Houston area.
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Robert H. Nesmith
S. S.s
Willsmith
Elmer Gray
Tru- Houston
Kressge Co
Man Cox
Graynew Graywood
Detroit
Nesmith
K-Mart
Grams
Grace Methodist
Pruett
Basil Jones
Ynany
Herbert
Jones
Bill
Jones|ing
Schubert
Luther Bell
Houston
Park
Johnny Henderson
Pruett and Fark
Nes
Bet
Weather Ahead With Cloudy Skies Through Friday
Considerable cloudiness with scattered showers through Friday and a slightly cooler tonight. Galveston tides show high at 5:30 p.m. and 6:08 p.m. low at 1:435 a.m. When the center is developed for tenants there will be 149,000 square feet of store space and 455,000 square feet of parking. K Mart described as a complete city within itself by Nesmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
K-Mart
Nesmith
Peace talks progress as Algerian rebels shell frontier zones
In Evian France Algerian rebels and French negotiators reportedly made progress while artillery duelled 900 miles away along the Algeria Tunisia frontier. The Taniskan based rebels began a bombardment of frontier defense zones and Moslem villages as Evian conference opened. French accounts said civilians were killed and 24 injured including 4 French soldiers while responders knocked 7 rebels out of combat.
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Evian
France
Algiers
Algeria
Tunisia
Kennedy Seeks Joint Space Steps With Khrushchev
President Kennedy reportedly proposes steps for joint US Soviet action to explore and develop outer space peacefully. Officials note a 4 to 3 U S gain in tariff reduction talks with 24 nations. A solar observatory race grows worldwide as sun earth data expands. Kennedy aims to resolve steel labor talks soon amid price stability. Mrs Kennedy heads to New York for a 15 mile semi official visit to India and Pakistan. Houston desegregation order targets downtown buildings. Viet Nam reports 23 Communist guerrillas killed.
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Kennedy
Khrushchev & Perleg
United States
Soviet Union
Jota F. Kennedy
New York
India
Pakistan
Outer Space
Ufce Des Ceraline
Berlin
Geneva
Neva Assembly
Ev- Union
Khrushchev
Around Town Highlights and Local Notes
Blanche Duplantis looks forward to a Formosa talk and spelling questions arise. Mrs. F E White Jr worries about her parents in the storm area near Dean City and Ridgeway flood impact. Baytown residents join large military maneuvers in Panama. Shrine Show ad plans and artist information surface for March. Sam Houston Ex Petra Murray and the Bearkat Band noted. Beaded sweater found by Bob Feinberg prompts a store inquiry.
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Blanche Duplantis
Formosa
F. E. White Jr
W. E. Patterson
Parsons
Dean City
N. Oj
Hurrigane
Carla
Townwood
Ridgeway
Baytown
Panama
Army
Air Force
Betty Bailey Mips
Grover Edge
Hloré
Shriners
Ade
Alford
Charles Forque
Sam Hots- Bearkat
AEL
Pane
Sam Houston
Petra Murray
Bob Feinberg
Bay City Council Eyes Permanent Street Maintenance
At a 7 p.m. Thursday meeting the Bay City Council discusses permanent street maintenance on designated streets including Pruett First Fourth Commerce. City Manager J B LeFevre says funds are needed before submitting a list for ongoing upkeep and financing.
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Bay i
Nter
Pruett
Commerce
J. B. LeFevre LeFevre
Mont Belvieu Gets New Post Office Home
Jack Bleakley of San Angelo wins a government contract to build and lease a Mont Belvieu post office facility. The site covers 7,508 square feet with 1,200 interior space and 6,260 for parking, completion expected by Sept 1. Postmaster General J Edward Day announces the program to place new post offices where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bleakley
San Angelo
Mont R Belvieu
J. Edward Day
Washington
Post Office Department
Baytonians Invited to Gulf Oil Fete
Baytonians especially business and professional men are invited to a Gulf Oil Co event at the Tower next Monday where Vice President Dr Alexander Lewis Jr will describe the petrochemical complex impact on Baytown. A few tickets remain for the affair to be held the following Monday.
Graveside Rites Tuesday For Victim Of Burns
A Baytown area memorial plans graveside services at 2 p.m. Wednesday for Mrs. Murrilla Angeline Shawn who died from burns suffered when a heater exploded at her home. Rev. Wilson Moffett and Rev. Cecil Wede were to officiate at San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery. The family announced details during a Chamber of Commerce meeting about a forthcoming multi million dollar industrial complex project nearby. Mrs Shawn is survived by two sons and two grandsons among other relatives. A luncheon sponsored by the Baytown Chamber was to follow with tickets available at 2.50 each until capacity is reached.
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Baytown i Chamber of Commerce
Texas Ave
Chambers
Nelson McEly
Loews Trom
Pittsburgh
Chamber of jCommerce
Bel
Paul A. Lee
Funeral
Murrilla Angeline Shawn
Galves
UL. R. Harrold
Channel
Georgia
Gayle Harrold
Austin
Ronnie Lea Har
Reception Planned for Sen Baker by Baytown Classmates
Baytown classmates of Sen Robert W. Baker, candidate for lieutenant governor, will host a reception in his honor from 6 30 to 8 pm Friday March 16 at the Tower. He attended Robert E Lee school in Baytown and will begin his statewide campaign in Bryan early next week. East Harris County supporters include co chairs Dr Donald L Brinson and M L Wismer and hosts Mr and Mrs Emmett Hutto with a roster of local volunteers. Minor OCR errors remain in names and titles.
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Baytown
Robert W. Baker
Robert E. Lee
Sen
Baker
Bryan
Harris’ County
Bakers
Brazos County
Robert
Donald L. Brinson
M. L. Wismer
Harris County
Emmett Hutto
H. A. Garner
Bob's Siser
TS. Howell
J. M. Richards Jr
Niles Brill
W.T. Tomes
Francis Archer
Jack Walmsley
Don Shepherd
the Hutto
Baytown Court Fines Totals Reach $4613 in Month
The Baytown Corporation Court collected $4613 in fines for February as 413 cases were filed. Of these 317 were traffic offenses, 67 were drunk charges, and 20 were miscellaneous. Speeding led moving violations. driving without a valid license was not most common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Corporation
Barney L. Werd
Kennedy Says Economy Healthier Than Skeptics
President Kennedy told reporters the U S economy is healthier than some believe and will stay on a steady course. He urged Congress to act on social programs and warned steel strikes could threaten recovery while noting unemployment is at a 19 month low and profits are at record highs.
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Washington
Kennedy
U. S
Roy Sharp
Cheious
Congress
Pace Company
David J.jat
Acts
McDonald
United Takes
Steelworkers Union
Atlantic States Endure Extra-High Tides and Flooding
Coastal areas from North Carolina to New York faced relentless high tides and mountainous waves as a winter storm battered the Mid-Atlantic. At least 28 deaths were reported, with widespread power outages and damage in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and beyond. Governor Tawes and Governor Carvel sought disaster declarations as towns like Ocean City and Wallops Island suffered severe losses. A tanker deck cargo and a Coast Guard vessel were swept seaward, while emergency crews, the National Guard, and Red Cross residents aided stricken communities. Baytown visitors from Sea Bright NJ reported on the storm’s reach and local injuries.
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Associated Press
mid-Atlantic
North Carolina
New York
New England
Tt Jooks Jike & Lumber Yard
Ocean City
Rehoboth Beach
Del
Maryland
J. Millard’ Tawes
Kennedy
Bowers
Delawire
Etbert
Kus
Carvel
Virginia
Wallops Island
National Aeronauticel and Space Administration
Hampton Roads
Virginia Beach
National Guard
Navy
Civil Defense
Red Cross
Portsmouth
A.B. Dumont
Coast Guard
Pries
Chanee
Public Schools Week Observance Ends Friday in Ravtown
Norman LD Olive, chair of the Citizens Committee, announced the annual Public Schools Week in Ravtown will conclude Friday. Parents and interested residents are invited to tour classroom and administration building areas with no special programs planned, to see schools as they are run day by day.
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Ravtown
Norman
LD Olive
Citivens
Chiss
D'Olive
Z. Ty Poston
R. L. Williamson
EL. “Starkey
J. H. Powell
Raytown
Observande Evinrides
Tayas
Selva 4 Werk
July 4 Feeling Astronauts Stir Patriotic Thrill
Reporters crowd a Houston interview with six of seven U S astronauts led by NASA head Gilruth. Alan Shepard Gus Grissom and John Glenn Jr are featured, with Major Donald Sington awaiting his first flight. The space team speaks frankly about public life and their testing years in a patriotic mood.
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Preston
Pendergrass
U.S
Houston
John Glenn Jr
Cape Canaveral
Robsert
Gilruth
NASA Toss
Alan Shepard
Gus Grissom
Cnl
Glenn
Donald HK. Sington
Gio
Wedigreat
Shepard
Grissom
Abc
195 REL Pupils Jake Scholarship Qualifying Tests
Robert E. Lee High School reports 195 juniors took the 1962 National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Test is a three hour step in the eighth annual merit scholarship program. scores will be released May 15. About 10,000 semi-finalists and 25,000 commendation letters are expected nationally. semi-finalists take a second test to reach finalist status and merit awards are based on records, tests, and activities.
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Robert E. Lee High School
Holly McLemore
National Merit Scholarship Corp
REL
Thoice
Ae Ine
Elections Set April 7 Area's School Races Taking Shape
East Harris and Chambers counties prepare for April 7 school board elections with multiple incumbents and challengers across Channelview Baytown La Porte and Crosby. Filing details indicate open positions at several districts as voters choose two of three or more seats, with races led by incumbents Guillory Walkinshaw and Horeczy among others. Balloting runs 7 am to 7 pm at district high schools and cafeterias with deadlines around 5 pm Friday.
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East Harris
Chambers
Crosby
Crosby High Co
W. J. Keller, Jr
Ono
Drew
J. E. Walkinshaw
Hun
Ble Employe
D. Sheffield
J. Guillory
Tn Baytown
Joye
Walkinshaw
Loward
Bet D
Barr
Humble Oil & Refining
Roy Elms
Bod Buttourns
Ven) Stark
J. T. Horeczy
Barbers Hill
Arthur (. Barrow
John M. Fitzgerald
A. B. Lawrence
Joe M. Benson
Lester G. Barrow
Orland E. Ferbus
la Parte
Marjorie Warren
Ralph McCallister
White J. Lee Burch
J. B. Harkness
Lal Porte High School
Ya Anahuae
D. M. Jenskins
Chester Myzell
Jack ‘Morehead
Iin
Wallisville
Anahune
Hankjammer
Tn Crosby
J. P. Miller
Busk Laftin
Floyd Cutis
Radihye
Eddie Faust
Stuart B. Lawless
Aekl
Milton “Ricek
Tao Pam
Lawless
Mrs Koonce to Lead Crosby Cancer Drive
Mrs Koonce wife of Crosby superintendent has been named woman’s chair for the American Cancer Society crusade in Crosby. The campaign will be held in April with Mort Bo Young overseeing a canvass in the business district of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby
Serioa's
Caner Sec Erety
API
Mort Bo Young
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Rey
W. P
Irangements Committee
Oi Bloom
A. Bloom
Lowell Lammers
Baystown
Graywood
Houlshan
Lewis Cutter
Viet Nam
Mont Belvieu
Cove Road
Main Street
Joe Ayler
Ponderosa
Houston Natural Gas Corp
Baytonians
Gulf CC
Corporation Court
JFK
Atlantic States
Kenneth Kreblick
Sea
Baytown Hospital
Kneblick
Highlands
N.J
By Fred Hartman
Jake
Mrs. Koonce
Fulton Lewis Jr
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