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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1969

Page

2

Rites Held For Hankamer Man Eugene Abshier

Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in Hankamer for Eugene Karl Abshier 46 who died Sunday after a brief illness at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong Hankamer resident rice farmer Christian Church member and Woodmen of the World. Survivors include his wife two sons a brother and his mother. Burial followed at Abshier Cemetery with Sterling Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers were W H Oetken Billy Gene Elkins Bert Harbour James Earl Weaver David Bennett and David Barrow.

Abshier Christian Church Woodmer Ruby Mae Abshier E. S. Abshier Whalen Gene James Earl James L. Abishier Hankomer Billy A. Dale Sweet Home Baptist Church Jack Hale Church of Christ Mamie Lee Evans N. Market Loop Baytown Harris County Arthur Lewis Evans Robert V. Evans James A. Bales Patsy R. Petrosky Robert V. Weaver Austin Earthman Highlands Chapel Joseph Clifford Lynch Antigueh Christian Church Hooks E. Nhunitscuit Lynch Lucy Lynch Johnnye Lynn Carroll Lester Holmes Will Pinkerton Almer Eiland Texarkana Inez Berry Jacksonville Fla Allen Lynch McCamey Oran Cobble Antioch Cemetery Earthman’s

Graduation Fiasco Prompts Costly Suit Reflection

A personal reminiscence recalls eighth grade graduation at St. Ann's in Terre Haute where a $12.50 black and white suit was ruined by nausea. The writer humorously imagines astronaut Schweickart in space in a similarly expensive suit, noting NASA opted against allowing him to walk in space in such attire.

St. Ann's School Terre Haute Ind Dad Mom Locust Street NASA Russell Schweickart

Bridge Plans Hang On Highway Commission Decision

State Sen. Chet Brooks said the highway commission formally agreed to include the bridge in the Outer Belt. He will withdraw a bill to build a toll bridge across the channel if the commission proceeds with its plans.

State Highway Commission Chet Brooks Baytown Sun Highway Commission Outer Belt Channel

Baytown Man With Chest Wound Transferred After Stabbing

Nick A. Fukua, 23, of 1125 Cherry Apartment 8, was taken to Gulf Coast Hospital around 3 a.m. Saturday after a stabbing described as accidental by a friend. He suffered a deep chest wound near the heart, a small arm wound, and lung trouble, then was moved to Ben Taub Hospital for treatment.

Nick A. Fukua Cherry Ben Taub Hospital Fukua

Zoning Debate Poised as Baytown Hearing Approaches

Baytown civic leaders press for zoning ordinance passage before the April city election urging orderly growth and long term savings. Lakewood Civic Association backs the plan, citing public hearings and checks and balances, while a Citizens Committee Against Zoning forms to counter the proposal.

Civic Association Board Baytown Lakewood Civic Association C. L. Clevenger C. L. Clevenger, A Member of the City's Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission Planning Commission Rosenbaum The Civic Association Jodie Isenhower Ed Mackett Richard T. Moravek W. M. Jones Jr Joe Perret John DeGarmo W. J. “Bill’’ Walstead Jr Citizens Committee Against Andrew Lannie John D. Shearer Iw. E. Lyons Robert Matherne Edgar Enderli W. O. Tidman Thea Wilburn Woodrow Lewis Tony Campos

Gulf Coast Hospital welcomes newborn daughter of Owen couple

New arrival Mr and Mrs George W Owen of 9 Graham welcomed a daughter born March 7 at Gulf Coast Hospital. Visiting hours today are 10 to 11:30 am 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm.

Gulf Coast George W. Owen Graham Gulf Coast Hospital

HEW Warning Over Black Studies Programs at Antioch

Federal action could strip Antioch College of 1.5 million dollars in aid for a black studies program that excludes white students. The piece notes a broader rise of black studies nationwide, with debates over dormitories and inclusive access, and cites HEW officials and student activists shaping the policy landscape.

Martin Nixon Antioch College Ohio Horace Mann Antioch HEW Northwestern University Harvard Kenneth Goode University of California At Berkeley Goode Hare San Francisco Arbeiter

Teen Dance At Baytown Teen Center Saturday Night

A junior school dance runs 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Baytown Teen Center. Admission is 50 cents per person. Music by Orange Frost, an all girl band from Houston.

Baytown Orange Frost Houston

Obituary notices from Baytown area

Funeral notices from Baytown list Emma P Ingram Beatrice Costello Mamie Evans and Joseph Clifford Lynch with details of deaths residences dates services and dedications Earthman Cremations and local churches noted Immediate survivors include children spouses siblings and grandchildren with locations in Baytown Houston Verona and East Hanover New Jersey.

Apollo 9 highlights and mission assessment at Space Center Houston

Apollo 9 continues its sixth day with a 2 1/2 second main engine burn at 1 p.m. and a crew photos mission over the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Phillips notes 89.7 percent of objectives completed, calling primary goals achieved. Breakfast includes Canadian bacon and corn flakes, lunch features tuna salad and fruitcake. Supper offers spaghetti and pudding as a rest period begins at 8 p.m.

Phillips Space Center Houston United States Mexico

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