Baytown Marine Honored Posthumously for Service
Mrs. and Mrs. John Douglas Bettis receive a National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal certificate signed by President Nixon in memory of Marine Sgt. John Douglas Bettis Jr. The late sergeant earned two combat ribbons, two rifle marksman medals, and two pistol sharpshooter medals while serving at Camp Pendleton and Okinawa. He attended Roberts E. Lee High School, joined the Marines in 1965, rodeo club member, and died in Huntsville on May 20, 1969 at age 21.
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Police Trial Cushman Three Wheeled Vehicle
Baytown Police will trial a free Cushman three wheeled vehicle for two weeks to assist parking control. If purchased, it would be run by Baytown’s lone policewoman Shirley Turner who praises its maneuverability and slow stop start speeds. Officials expect parking revenue gains to cover costs. Turner notes it beats walking. Sparking Nickel market data follows about 600 million spark plugs made annually and 97 percent nickel resistance wire used for durability.
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Shirley Turner
U. S
Wilder Promoted to Research Technologist at Esso Lab
Helen L. Wilder has been promoted to research technologist at Esso Research and Engineering Co. Baytown Chemicals Research Laboratory. The move strengthens the lab’s work on advanced chemical development and process improvements.
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Rough Riders To Hold Games Day
The Baytown Rough Riders Club hosts an all trophy games day at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Baytown Fair Grounds. Thirty two classes award trophies through sixth place with a high point cooler blanket and runner up halter. Four age groups compete. entry is 1.50 per class, 2.00 post entry, postmark by March 18. Rain date April 5. Contact James A. Gentry or W. F. McBride for details.
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Baytown
James A. Gentry
W. F. McBride
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