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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1969
Page
15
Kathleen Hall, candidate for District 4, presents a platform opposing zoning restrictions and a city bond issue while urging action on drainage, sewerage, streets, and playgrounds. She calls for district elections, stronger contract specs, full-time mayor, equal taxation, and greater female representation on council.
David Evans, District 2 City Council candidate, appeals to Baytown residents to exercise their voting rights and engage in local democracy. He argues low turnout lets a minority drive policy and urges unity, community involvement, and pride in Baytown as a leading city with strong schools and services. He emphasizes accountability and neighborly action to address city needs.
A tire blow-out caused a wreck at 10:36 a.m. Saturday on Ward Road Baytown police said. Linda Hardison Barnett 20 of 1900 Kilgore Road was injured when her car struck a culvert. She was taken to Baytown Hospital by Baytown Ambulance Service.
Police investigated two thefts from cars in the Kmart parking lot Saturday. Paul Henderson reported a tape speaker flashlight and screw drivers worth 35 dollars stolen from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Magnolia Glover said an eight track tape deck valued at 75 dollars was stolen between 2:15 and 3:15 p.m.
At 12 25 p m Saturday a man allegedly swiped footwear at Kmart after trying on boots and placing a pair beneath a rack. The incident was reported to police. no arrest has been made yet.
Crosby Junior High School students averaged 29 cents per pupil for the Red Cross drive this year, setting a school record. Principal J. C. Robertson Jr. received a certificate of appreciation. The eighth grade won the contest for the most contributions and earned an extra half period at lunch.
Humble Oil and Refining Co. employee Tom Richardson of Baytown received high praise and a special marketing award from Paul W. Edge Jr. for exceptional sales proficiency and performance. The recognition occurred during a Houston district conference in Galveston, honoring his work in the company’s marketing promotions in his operating area. The report also notes the historical Three Emperors’ Battle of Austerlitz in 1805, describing it as Napoleon I, Alexander II, and Francis II.
Abe Simon a 42 year old Baytown resident and Prudential district agent seeks Baytown City Council District 2. He highlights his community work with Bayshore Mental Health and Retardation Center YMCA parks and recreation and Optimist Club. He argues zoning decisions should rest with citizens and stresses need for sewers water and streets and for a balanced capital improvement program.
Funeral services were held for Doyle H. Tunnell 59 a Southern Pacific rate clerk at the Baytown station who died Friday in Houston after weeks of illness. Services were at Van Methodist Church with burial at Canton. He had 23 years railroad service and 10 years in Baytown residing at 33072 Wisconsin. He was survived by several brothers and sisters.
Annis Vernon Wilburn 54 of 5126 Middleton died at 4 p.m. Sunday in Channelview Hospital. A native of Cove he worked as a rigger. Survived by wife Claudia of Baytown, six sisters and four brothers. Body at Earthman Funeral Home. services at Brigg-Games Funeral Home Lampasas Wednesday at 3 p.m. Burial in Gillum Cemetery.
The Salvation Army Home League invites interested women to a Coffee Tuesday session. Coffee is at 10 a.m. in the Community Building with the lay program meeting at 10:30 a.m. Attendees will learn about the program and activities offered.
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