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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1966
Page
13
Editor Bil Par Fish argues modern education centers on the individual student, using assessments and counselors to tailor learning. The piece calls for expanded resources to support each pupil, from classrooms and materials to qualified teachers, ensuring the student remains the central focus.
The Anson Jones Parent-Teacher Association sponsors an art exhibit by The Artists Twelve from Nell's Art Gallery in the Anson Jones auditorium from 8:30 am to 3 pm Friday. The event honors Public School Week ending that day with coffee and cookies served and open invites to all.
The Distributive Education Club of Robert Lee High School and the Credit Bureau co sponsor a consumer credit course March 14 17 for employees of business firms and service institutions. Theron Lee will teach 7 to 9 30 pm at Robert E Lee High School student commons with certificates from the University of Texas. Fee $4. Pre register or register on first night. Also Baytown Police Association says it takes no part in a local advertising campaign using its name and promotes only the annual Policemens Ball.
American Green Berets and Montagnard troops clung to a single northern bunker at the camp amid a fierce assault by a reinforced North Vietnamese regiment. Helicopters evacuated some defenders as three U.S. aircraft were lost. the capture of the camp dominated front reports while elsewhere Communists showed reluctance to engage Allied forces in South Vietnam.
Members are reminded to make reservations for the annual luncheon before noon Friday March 11 by calling reservations chairman Mrs John Davis at 566-7853. The luncheon is scheduled for March 15 at the Holiday Inn.
Funeral services for Mrs. Inez Helen Norris, 63, of 10 W Morris, were set for 3 pm Thursday at Earthman Chapel. Norris, who had lived in the area 24 years, died Wednesday at a Baytown hospital. She is survived by a daughter Mrs J R McCauley of Baytown, two sisters Mrs Valley Hill of Frost and Mrs Bessie Akin of Devine, and four grandchildren Davis Jeannine Stephen and Troy McCauley, all of Baytown. Ministers Richard C White and A L Jordan were to officiate. The body will be sent to Marshall and Marshall Funeral Home in Hillsboro for services Friday at 2 pm and burial in Hillsboro.
Residents in Archer Courts in the lower income bracket feel deprived of adequate housing. Rev Finney says laws must be followed but policies and charges by the housing authority are wrong and should be reviewed. Board chair Bob Martin says late charges have not been raised. Mayor Cravey will check if council can order an investigation and suggests appealing to the board of supervisors. Rev Finney and others plan to attend the board meeting.
The column lists stocks and prices from various issuers and sectors. Companies include Allis-Chalmers Texaco Exxon Ford General Electric Westinghouse RCA Raytheon Shell and more with percentage figures implied for performance or quotes as part of the noon update.
Cable TV bidding activity in Baytown last week involved Bill Chamberlain of Kaplan Chamberlain Inc contacting Lanham and Chandler about a proposal. The council may or may not consider new proposals. Chandler noted no letter accompanied his proposal. Chamberlain represents a group called Baytown CATV and plans to have Baytown attorney Joe Zorn handle the matter at the city council meeting set for 6 30 p m Thursday, with Mayor Cravey eager to award the contract promptly for educational benefits.
Tri City Beach residents pursue incorporation to form Beach City south of Tri City Beach Road while Baytown weighs extending protective strip. Mayor Cravey notes no objections to incorporation but seeks delay to preserve annexation plans and a shared boundary. Judge Oscar Nelson Jr. leads area group and a potential April 5 election.
William Elmer Ballard Jr. 68 of 105 E Humble dies at home after a life as a Texas Co pumper. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday at Paul A Lee Funeral Home with Rev. Guy Culver officiating. Survivors include Dorothy Inez Ballard Haz y Hagan Willa Mae Pendleton two daughters a son two sisters two brothers four grandchildren five great grandchildren burial at South Memorial Park Pearland.
Minnie Cynthia Turner Grimes 75 of 1405 Wright Blvd died at 8 50 p m Wednesday in a Bay city hospital Funeral services 10 a m Friday at Paul A Lee Chapel Rev Edmund Fendleton First Christian Church officiating Burial Memory Gardens She is survived by husband L K Grimes Baytown two daughters Mrs Silas Moore and Mrs R E Jones a son Karl Turner three brothers Everett C Turner Arthur L Turner Marion D Turner sister Mrs Myrie Forehand all of Palmer Tex seven grandchildren two great grandchildren Mrs Grimes attended First Christian Church Baytown Garden Club Hort iculture Society and Royal Neighbors Lodge of La Porte.
More than 1 000 students and about 10 000 spectators are expected for the Gulf Coast Rifle and Drill competition at the University of Houston venue. The event spans rifle events led by Col. Harvey C. Vance and a 4 p.m. drill finale at Jeppesen Stadium with 40 signed up schools from Texas and neighboring states.
Obituaries list Ballard, Grimes, Norris families with ages and addresses. Ballard Sr. 68 of Isl a Humble died at home. services Friday at Port A. Lee Chapel. Grimes 65 of 1005 Wright Blvd. died in Boytown hospital. services Friday at Paul A. Lee Chapel. Norris 63 of 210 W Murrell died in Sawtown. services Thursday at Seventh Bay Adventist Church. Burial in Memory Gardens Boytown.
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