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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1961

Page

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Baytown groups hold meetings and honor society events

Sun Spots reports a Baytown VFW meeting for Grand Jury selection with Arnold Krichamer named foreman. Horace Mann Junior High Parents Club meets at the Citizens National Bank. YMCA golf flier scores due by 5 p.m. Tuesday for second week play. Hepa Delta Pi honors education student Mrs Lannon of Barrymate attends. Diabetes advisory program by Jacinto Hospital dietitian at Baytown Refinery. Rho Zeta Beta Sigma to install officers at 7:30 p.m. Baytown Community Building. St Josephs Altar Society to meet and install officers Tuesday morning.

Milton P. Connally Fred Baytown VFW Hederhorst Joe Channelview Harris County Grand Jury Decker Arnold Krichamer Clifford Fo Tattle Horace Mann Junior High- Schel Citizens National Bank YMCA G. C. Lannon Barry- JU Hay Heed Heppa Delta Pi Cation Lannon University of Houston Chamber of Counfy SEA Merce Marion Leonard Stm ACEL Chil- Jacinto Hospital Drew Rho Zeta Beta Sig Remington-Rand Rotary Club

Kiwanis Speaker for Ladies Night at Goose Creek Club

Rev Leon Hill will speak at the Kiwanis Club Ladies Night at 7 p.m. Monday at Goose Creek Country Club. John S Blackburn will be master of ceremonies at the dinner meeting.

Kiwanis Leon Hill Kiwanis Club Goose Creek Country Club John S. Blackburn

Galveston Tides for Tuesday

Tuesday tides in Galveston show high waters at 6 14 am and 2 36 pm with low tides at 11 52 am and 4 00 pm.

Galveston

Thomas Wakefield Epps tops 18th science contest guest

Thomas Wakefield Epps, a Robert E Lee High School student and finalist in the 18th annual Vuseh and Lomi Science Scholarship competition, visited the University of Rochester in New York last weekend for interviews after completing eight test series. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas L. Epps of 181 Army Baytown, as neighborhood notes list local visits and events from Baytown and surrounding areas.

Thomas Wakefield Epps Robert B Lee University of Rochester New York Epps Thomas L. Epps Army Baytown Harold Bone Claus Peta Bievele Estelle Pickering Dark Wilson Arekansas Edna Olwer Generos

Weather bulletin warns Baytown area of severe storms

The Dallas Weather Bureau issued an alert for damaging winds and large hail from 8 to 9 p.m. Monday along a line 60 miles either side from Mineral Wells to Houston as a squall line with thunderstorms moves southeastward. In Gettysburg Eisenhower urges Congress to avoid a Cuban invasion witch hunt and backs Kennedy in preventing a Communist stronghold in the Western Hemisphere.

Baytown Dallas Weather Bureau Mineral Wells Houston Gettysburg Dwight D. Eisenhower Congress U.S Eisenhower Kennedy

New mayor and council take office in Baytown May 10

Baytown will swear in Mayor Al Clayton and councilmen W. L. Ward James Monroe Bryan and C A Hansen at a 7 p m ceremony May 10. A Goose Creek Country Club reception precedes the event with Harris County Rep Bob Eckhardt performing the oath.

Baytown al Clayston Harris County Bob Eckhardt Houston Clayton W. L Dub) Ward James Monroe Bryan C. A Chris) Hansen Goose Creek Country Club Roy Hughes W. C Pop) Swain Swain Hansen Kenneth Badgett Jim Bryan Fred Conant Ward Pete Bryan

REL Junior Historians Win Award at State Meet

The Robert E. Lee High School REL chapter sent 37 students to the Texas meeting of Junior Historians in Austin. Baytown's group won an award among 10 chapters. Dee Heald presented a paper on John Kirby Allen and Roger McNeill received a Galveston Island book. Sponsors accompanying the group included Sybil Jordan and Mr and Mrs Kelley. The students toured the Senate, were recognized by State Senator Bakey, and attended a governor’s mansion party hosted by Gov and Mrs Price Daniel.

Robert BE. Lee High School REL Texas Meeting of State Historical Association Austin Baytown Unis University of Texas Jeff Paine Linda Kidd Allen Erwin Don Pryor Ann Bush Barbara Dendy Kay Hull Libby Moore Loretta Balke Dee Heald John Kirby Allen Houston Roger McNrill Galveston Island Sybil Jordan Role Prt Price Daniel Young Daniel Governor’s Mansion

Man into Space Firing Scheduled For Tuesday

Cape Canaveral text describes a Redstone rocket launch aimed to place a U S astronaut in space within minutes after liftoff. Two possible pilots are named among Glenn Shepard and Grisson as preparations continue amid safety measures and cautious optimism for a historic flight.

Cape Canaveral Fla Atlantic Han Yuri Gagarin Anny Major World Mine Taek John Herschel Glenn Jr Marine Corps Concord Ohio Alan Bartlett, Shepard Jr Navy East Derry N. H Virgil Ivan Grisson Mitchell Ind

John Sessions Rice Dies at 59 in Shepherd Community

John Sessions Rice 59 of Shepherd, longtime Baytown oil worker, died Sunday near Cleveland en route to John Sealy Hospital Galveston. Funeral set for Tuesday at Paul C. Lee Funeral Home with AL T. Jordan pastor of Menor Baptist Church officiating. he had 41 years in Baytown and moved to Shepherd in 10%. He was a native of Gon OS and survived by brothers Frank Wii and others. Cap of hubcaps stolen from his car in front of his home. investigation noted.

Jim Bryan Canin Clayton Swain Ward Clay Swain Swain Pete Bryan Hansen Badgett John Sessions Rie Shepherd Tey Cleveland John Sealy Hospital Galveston Baytown Gon Pam Paul C. Lee Asith Res AL T. Jordan Hesein Trecane Frank Wii Howston Jkoune Inieces and

Tornado force winds strike Denton city

Severe windstorm, labeled tornado force, hit Denton Texas injuring 25 people and causing two deaths. Power outages and telephone outages left many areas without service. Damage included destroyed signs, windows, trees, and antennas with Roland Stark and family affected near Lewisville. Police estimate potential losses, including a Whitson food plant and Brittain lumber.

Associated Press Texas Denton Andy Andersson Anderson Whitson Food Processing Brittain Launber Ch Liege Stark Abevo Dognon Ranedy Gad Stark

Property Rendering Deadline Is Today in Baytown

The Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office in Baytown will stay open until 8 p.m. tonight to allow property owners to declare their property for tax exemptions. The deadline for declarants is Monday.

Harns Baytown Mendis Hompstead Elia Medir

Global Tensions and Local Crises Across Headlines Today

Reports span a wide arc from Cambodia and Laos to Moscow and Havana with leaders commenting on peace talks and US policy. Sihanouk warns of roadblocks to cease-fire while Kennedy mulls a broader US role and Laos strife intensifies. May Day pageantry in Moscow contrasts with Castro’s revolution in Havana as searchers probe a Michigan missing person case.

Vote Tabulation Key for Alamo Precincts and Halls

Absentee ballots included in precinct figures. Key lists locations and figures: Alamo 8 Felton 100 Wilkenfinds 191 Volunteer Fireman's Hall 102% Community House No 2 149 San Jacinto 244 Carver 249 Bowie.

Alamo Felton Wilkenfinds Community House No San Jacinto Carver Bowie

Daniel Stands Firm on Tax Bill Revisions Demanded

Gov Price Daniel says he could not in good conscience sign a sales tax bill in its present form and demands major revisions to the House passed revenue measure authored by Rep Charles Wilson of Trinity. The Legislature faces a pivotal moment as negotiations proceed on the tax bill.

Austin Price Daniel Charles Major Wilson Trinity Daniel Charles Wilson Wilson Lasking HBTT

Probe Begins Into U S Role In Cuban Invasion

Washington AP reports a Senate subcommittee inquiry into U S involvement in the Cuban invasion opens behind closed doors. Senator Morse says CIA chief Allen Dulles and Dean Rusk will testify, with Fulbright present, as officials brief on events since the regime change began.

U.S Washington Dean Rusk Sen Senate For Allen W. Dailles Centralntelligence Agency Wayne Morse D-Ore Subernnuttea Rusk Morse Uhuter Husk Snl Ade Ramnis Trading Sitian J. William Fulbright B-Ark Foreign Felations Committee

Lee Brigadiers Deliver Flowers at May Day Celebration

Members of the Brigsidiers drum and bugle corps of Robert E. Lee High School began Anachor Week by presenting WT May baskets to teachers and friends. Try-outs for new members were completed Friday and announced, listing numerous names.

Brigsidiers Drum and Bugle Corp Robert E. Lee High School Ne Otranizalon Mandeen Frazier Shirley Beiley Brigadier Mebers Pegey Broley Penn Berry Linda Bishop D [Bramlett Sandra Butler Rafer Calhoun Becky Mp Sonja Kay Carrall

Business Heads Urged To Fight Communism

Washington urged the U.S. business community to take on new duties and confront the revolutionary challenges of aiding enveloping nations. Secretary of Commerce Luther H. Wigand told members of the chamber that government alone cannot do this job and industry must share the burden.

Washington Cutitigtee Horkses Yusnen

Uneasy Peace Returns To Isle City

A weekend crowd returns for the tourist season as Isle City sees police patrols and arrests after a dance hall incident. Two people died in traffic crashes during the weekend. Tina Lee, 19, was named Miss Splash Day with runner ups Saykar Souther and Toveo Sustila recognized.

Salvestun Tex Cory Wl Vesna Syscih Ousathis Od Houston Police Department K-9 Ceorps Dan Long Beach Tina Lee Whysar Old Secre Tary Rubiners Saykar Southerfoot. IU Toveo Sustila SAIL weve \com Houston

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Dutton in Baytown

Mrs Velate Jenthia Dutton 73 of Tie City Beach Road Baytown died Sunday at home. Funeral services were at 10 30 a m Monday at Earthman Funeral Home Chapel with LM Jones officiating. Burial followed at Cedar Crest Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter Martha Giese and a son Bass Puttin both of Baytown plus several sisters from Cove.

Velate Jenthia Dutton Tie City Beach Road Baytown Earthman Funeral Home LM. Jones Cedar Crest Dutton St Tifedong Martha Giese Bass Puttin Tew Sisters Clara del Trmne

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