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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1961

Page

2

Pulitzer Prize Drama All the Way Home Opens

AP reports the Pulitzer Prize for drama goes to Harper Lee for To Kill a Mockingbird. The ceremony highlights include Lynn Heinzerling and Tad Moses recognized for reporting and foreign service work. The piece notes Mississippi native Miss Lee and the broader press achievements in 1961.

Ferd Lerner Rae Miss Lee Way Way Hawes Monroeville Ala Lynn Heinzerling Goosdwars Africa James Agee Amarillo Globe-Times Congo Texas Heimerling Harper Lee Associated Press Writers National Report Ag Moses Fingent Edward R. Cony Pat Thomas Hazzard Thompson Wall Street

Brother of exiled lama weds girl, 16 in secrecy

The brother of Tibet’s exiled leader, Norbu, has married a 16 year old girl in a quiet ceremony. Norbu, once abbot of a monastery, left Tibet 11 years ago as China claimed rule. the couple plan to move to New York in June.

Tibet Norbu Heanve Seattle Wash An-Tibet Thejoi Kumbum Thubtendigme Dalai Lama India Japan Europe United States Ca Norbu New York

Negro Charged With Assault in Baytown Shooting

Jake Allen a 19 year old Negro was charged Monday night with assault with intent to murder Walter Williams 36 after Williams was shot in the left arm while walking on the sidewalk in front of 1714 Steve. Allen released on $1000 bond. case filed in Peace Waller Queens Court. Officer Wilfred Spell will testify. Williams confined to Jefferson Davis Hospital and doctors report concern over arm injury. Williams resides at 1821 Steve. Allen at 513 Steve.

Jake Allen Baytown Bein Aderk Divetts Williame Steve Allen Stowe

Italian Priest Provides Home For Children

New York AP reports Monsignor Carroll-Abbingon built a network of homes for homeless children in Italy after gathering youths from Rome streets. He led Nine Boys Towns and 30 nurseries, funded by volunteers and fundraising. he seeks millionaire help for expansion and describes the children’s radiant happiness as visitors’ main impression. He emphasizes treating each child as an individual with high standards and supportive environment.

John Patrick Carroll-Anbing Rome Romie Pius XM J Dudies Vatican Italy Sill Msgr Carroll-Abhingon U.S Lou Stan

Why Are There Never Any $8 Rooms

Hal Boyle sketches chaotic hotel scenes from New York AP dispatches with repeated room numbers and guest misadventures. Guests complain about noise and misidentifications, while clerks juggle tailed conversations and requests for quiet rooms, emphasizing the oddities of budget lodging.

Lion

FFA Barbecue Set for Crosby FFA Annual Event

Crosby FFA announces its annual barbecue at Top Puestay near Crneby Elementary School. The event features father jam gon barbecue and community gathering activities.

Crosby

Canant Thanks Baytown Voters After Runoff Loss

Fred C Canant thanks Baytown voters after losing District 6 runoff to Jim Bryan. He pledges continued city interest and vigilance, urges cooperation with the new government, and offers services to Bevan and the country. He thanks Baytown residents for their expression of faith in him.

Fred ¢. Canant Jim Bryan Baytown Mr. Bevan Brytown

Manion Sees U S Cities As Freedom Shield Event

Clarence Manion praises 145 American cities as bulwarks against communism during Houston naturalization ceremonies. Houston shrugs at funding for two police helicopters, while ten more aircraft are urged by the Civil and Defense Mobilization office. John Tower campaigns in Houston for the May 27 runoff with Rex. Blakley and Mrs. Davie Lee Young, 56, die in accidents on Houston roads. An 11-year-old Galena Park boy drowns in the Navigation District area while attempting to swim. Larry Davis’s body is recovered from 10 feet of water.

Clarence Manion U.S Houston Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization John Tower U.S Senate Rex William B Bill) Blakley Galena Park Larry Davis

Noon Call Stock Quotes and Board Appointments Noted

A market roundup lists Merrill Lynch and other firms with stock quotes for multiple companies including Am Tel and Tel, Ford, General Electric, Goodyear, Monsanto, and Union Carbide. The piece also notes the E Paso tax equalization board appointing R. H. Collard, Robert Bigstone, and L. Barr with alternates Carl Tyree and E. H. Teel, to review water district tax structure and qualify for a federal grant for water facilities with a May 1 deadline.

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Rural Mail Box Improvement Set In Baytown Area

Baytown area to hold a rural mail box improvement program May 15 to 20 in cooperation with the post office. Postmaster M. L. Neal says boxes should be in good repair and properly labeled with names on the side or door. Boxes must be on the right side of the road and approaches kept filled and graded for safe, easy access.

Baytown M. L. Neal Neal Tte

Ward thanks Baytown voters after council race win

W. L. Ward District 2 incumbent defeats Pete Bryan in Saturday’s mail ballot off election. Ward Tuesday expressed deep gratitude to Baytown citizens for their support, vows progressive service and asks questions on issues while acknowledging personal sacrifices ahead.

W. L. (Dub) Ward Pete Bryan Bay Town Baytown W. L. (Dub District 2 Paylowm Louncilman

Kiwanis Anniversary Fete Hosts Evangelist Speaker

Baytown Kiwanis Club marked its anniversary with 128 guests at Goose Creek Country Club. Amarillo evangelist and humorist Leon M. Hill spoke after a program led by Kiwanis officers and local leaders, with district and club officials, Key Club and Keyette members in attendance.

Baytesen Kiwanis Club Goose Creek Country Club Baytonians Beye Leon M. Hill Amarillo Er. Hill John 8 Bud) Blackburn Ben Wilson Kiwanis Club Wilson Kiwanis International Walter Moore Houston Moore Kiwanis C. L. Clarke West Bastown Kiwanis Club C. G. Muston Robert E. Lee Hith John Britt REL Key Mb Sandra Kemp

Hadley Announces Birth of Son John Raymond Jr

Mr. and Mrs. John Raymond Hadley of 1604 Edison announce the birth of son John Raymond Jr on April 30 at Gulf Court Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Kervin N Gourlay and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hadley. Great grandparents named Cleo Boles, Jesse Gouray, Belle Hadey, and J. T. Sanlere.

Fort Worth J. T. Sanlere

Plumwood Garden Club Field Trip Planned

Garden club members assemble at Mrs. J. Karpiuk’s home 1701 Colby at 9:30 am on Wednesday for a field trip to Highlands to visit a fly farm.

Plumwood Garden Club

Westside Nazarene Revival Planned at Westside Church

A weekend revival is announced by Rev. D. A. Burge pastor of Westside Church of the Nazarene located at 1815 New Jersey. The event runs Friday Saturday and Sunday with services each night at 7 and a Sunday session at 2 30 p.m featuring evangelist Rev. Robert Nichols from Tucson.

Spring PTA Clinic Held At Barbers Hill

The annual Spring PTA Clinic at Barbers Hill Elementary School was conducted by Dr. J M Ashby with assistants Mrs Ashby and others. Forty small pox shots and typhoid bans were administered to children, offering vaccination and health checks in a community outreach effort.

Barbers Hill Eleventar J .M. Ashby Shrecht Ashby Bennie Henry Barbere Hitchess Neese Aniray Teer

Channelview High Band Concert Evening Performance

The Channelview High School Band will hold a concert starting at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the high school auditorium.

Channelview High School Xuill Ouditerium

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