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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1964

Page

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SUN Spots Youth Fair and Fourth Degree Banquet notice

SUN Spots Youth Fair and Livestock Association announce a meeting at the Robert E. Lee Agriculture Building at 7 30 p m Tuesday. The Annual Fourth Degree banquet of Bishop C and Byrre General Assembly Knights of Columbus will be held Wednesday night at the Holiday Inn with a cocktail hour at 6 30 p m and banquet at 7 00 p m Reservations by calling N E Baumann at 583 4877 before 5 p m Tuesday Garden Club DIRT GARDENERS Hort- iculture Club meets Wednesday morning at 1391 N Pruett Grand Jury Pete Son of Robert E Lee High School and R L Martin retired Houston Lighting and Power employee from Baytown empanelled on the May term Morris County grand jury A A Buster Mosley Channelview insurance man is also a member Texas A M graduates Roy Bachmeyer John Fulkerson Linn Mitchell Brady Melvin Johnson Gord Wilson Walter Schoppa and Michael Whitcomb will graduate May 23 from Texas A M University Gov John Connally will deliver the commencement address.

Bishop C Byrre General Assembly Knights* of Columbus Holiday “Inn N. E. Baumann Pete Sons Robert E. Lee High School R.L. Martin Houston Lighting and Power Baytown Morris County Grand Jury A. A Buster- Mosley Channelview Insurance Texas A&m Roy Bachmeyer John Fulkerson Linn Mitchell Brady Melvin’ Johnson Gordo’ Wilson Walter ‘Schoppa Michael Whitcomb Texas A&m University John Connally

Burglary and theft reports hit various Baytown sites

Baytown police investigated a burglary at Baytown Junior High School cafeteria where canned foods notebooks and a coffee percolator were taken. Other incidents include an alternator theft from a car near Citizens National Bank a skating rink burglary on Krowston Road and a Wismer Distributing box-car break-in with throwaway bottles valued at or nearby. Also reports of a missing item from a car and a teen football club gathering notice plus local meetings and a weather outlook through Tuesday.

Baytown Baytown Junior High School Cleo Allen Catena Citizens National Bank West Pearce and Jones C. W. Davis Raintree James Lenkford Omer Wismer's

Arounds town notes and local life glimpses

Mont Belvieu resident Guy Matthews headed a UT law moot court team that won a national trophy in Washington DC. Tommy Seales promotes a Spring Concert by the REL Choir. Louis Van Meldert shares family photos from Belgium. Al Melinger previews a Rotary program. Ezora Broussard notes multiple sets of twins in her family. The Wolfe couple celebrates a 71st anniversary. Earl Peel reports a birthday milestone. Local notices include trim dieting, a pop quiz threat, shade patio chats, berry picking with uncle Neal Oakes, and a two week East Coast tour by Mrs. P. T. Humphreys and friends. Washington DC cherry blossoms and dogwood bloom noted during trip. Cemetery guide cites 50,000 to 75,000 visitors per world.

Guy Matthews Mont Belvieu University of Texas Law Washington, D.C Tommy Seale REL Louis van Meldert Belgium al Melinger Rotary Ezora Broussard Sherry Ann Terry -Ann_ Griffin Martha Milton Griffin Anette Janette Griffin Bir C. R- Wolfe Houston Highlands Earl Peel the Sun J.l.creel Elis Smith Howard Ethel Morgan Sheri “Lincecum Berry Neal Oakes Skipper P. T. Humphreys East Coast Washington, DC Virgil Clark N. E. Clark Lois Summerlin Alof A. Hittburn Shreveport Aington

Cox Stays In Campaign For Senate

Republican Jack Cox said he would start campaigning immediately and would not withdraw from the race for the U S senate nomination. He predicted a win in the runoff against George Bush after Saturday's GOF primary placed Cox in a runoff with Bush on June 6. Bush said he could beat Ralph Yarborough and was elated by the results as Cox reported supporters from other candidates pledged their backing.

Jack Cox Not U.S. Senate GOF Cox George Bush Houston Bush Feld Robert Morrison Milton Davis Texas Ralph Yarborough

Mrs. Martins Funeral Services Held After Fatal Car Crash

Mrs Daniel Noah Martin died in a two vehicle collision near Pensacola Florida Tuesday. funeral services were held Monday at Earthman Highlands Chapel at 9 730 am and 10 am at St Jude s Catholic Church. Rev Harry Hilski officiated and burial followed at Forest Park Cemetery in Houston. Survivors include her husband her mother Mrs Barbara Twardowski of Highlands a brother Joe Twardowski three sisters Delores Evelyn and Elizabeth two grandmothers Mrs Sophie Bilski and Mrs Mary Twardowski a cousin es Twardowski of High-.

Daniel Noah Martin Pensacola Fia Earthman Highlands Chapel St Jude's Catholic Church Harry Hilski Forest Park Cemetery Houston Barbara Twardowski Highlands Joe" Twardowski Delores Evelyn Elizabeth Sophie Bilski Mary. Twardowski Brenham Twardowski

Baytown Fire Department Responds to Home Fire and Car Fires

Baytown firefighters answered a call about a fire at the J I Tefferies home 320 Bolster Street Monday morning. Flames from a light bulb caused the fire and were extinguished by water before the department arrived. Little damage reported. The department also responded to two car fires, one at Main and Texas Streets Saturday afternoon and another at Michigan and Nevada Streets Sunday evening.

Baytown J. I. Tefferies Jeffers Fec Main Texas Michigan Nevada

Swedish Visitors Stop In Baytown

Swedish visitors led by Eric Kroon toured Baytown area host families including the Blooms and Peel family, learning about rice farming from Roy Burnside via private plane trips and viewing the Manned Spacecraft Center. They also visited Galveston and Houston before returning to Europe.

Baytown Eric Kroon Maris Axe Michael Roy Burnsiie Kroons Australis Karlsted Sweden Wanda Orton Eric Kroan Australia Dmrs A. V. Bloom Europa Karl Peel Blooms Péries Roy Burnside Charles O'Connell Martin L. Griffith E. R. Petersen Kroon Burnside Beytown Manned Spacecraft Center

U S Destroyer Lyman K Swenson Arrives Saigon

The U S Destroyer Lyman K Swenson arrived in Saigon for a show of force after the sinking of the carrier Card. Aboard were Capt C C Hartigan Jr and other officers. eight Americans and a Vietnamese wounded in the Saigon grenade attack.

Saigon Vet’'Nam U.S Lyman K. Swenson Suizon Navy Swenson C. C. Hartigan Jr 7Th Fleet Swenser Hector Wittamio West Paterson N.J Henry Cabber Ledge Saigor Street Joseph G. Gustafson Bayfield Wis Spec Sohn Arnett Louisville Ireneo Mayo Ehilippines Chicago New York Kroon A. B.a Soc- Kamyre Co Mekong Australia England Michael Japan Maria Iva U.S.A

Baker Wins Spot In June 6 Runoff

Robert W. Baker a Houston attorney and former state senator won enough votes in the Democratic primary to force a runoff against Rep. Joe Pool of Dallas for Texas at large. Pool led with 612,374 votes or 48.47 percent, while Baker totaled 295,375. other candidates were Dan Sullivan 196,180 Bob Looney 9 81 and Bill Elkins 1 3 142. Baker previously ran for lieutenant governor in 1962.

Robert W. Baker Houston Joe Pool Dallas Texas Texas Election Bureau Baker Jrace Dan Sullivan Bob Looney Bill Elkins Cox House of Representatives House Bruce Alger Ed Foreman Midland Alger Earle Cabell Foreman Malcolm McGregor Richard White Lindley Beckworth Jim Wrig Olin E. Teague John Dowdy Bob Poage Omar Burleson Wright Benston Musslewhite Southern Methodist Eligio de la Garza Lindsey Rodriguez Joe Kilgore Gene McCullough LODGE

Blue chips rally as market widens gains in late trade

New York stocks moved higher in late trading as blue chips led gains. Market volume was about 5.6 million shares, compared with 6 million yesterday amid moderately active activity.

New York

Lodge Write-In Major Surprise In Texas Primaries

In the Texas primaries Senator Ralph Yarborough won renomination amid a record vote, beating Lodge in a prominent write-in challenge. Lodge received 11,222 votes, with Goldwater on the ballot earning 99,143. Governor Connally easily won, while several Democratic incumbents and Republican candidates headed to runoffs or faced November opposition. The piece notes runoff dates and lists multiple Texas House races, including Cox and Bush, with various opponents and margins.

Gordon McLendon Dallas Goldwater Lodge Ralph Yarborough

East Harris Voters Back Winners in Democratic Primary

East Harris County voters backed the winners in governor and U S Senator races. John Connally led in East Harris with 4,419 votes to Yarboroughs 3,737 in these boxes. Ralph Yarborough won statewide and in East Harris with 4,781 to 3,151. Langdon beat Owens 3,816 to 3,120 in East Harris. Baker led four opponents in the county portion with 3,457 votes. More returns on pages 2 and 8.

Harris County U.S San Jacinto River Robert Bob) Baker I Joe Pool Dallas Jim Langdon Jesse Owens Texas Railroad Commission John Connally Don Yarborough East Ralph Yarborough Gordon McLennon Yarborough McLendon Langdon Owens Baker Fool Dan Sullivan Bob Looney Bill Elkins

Students Fail to Integrate Memphis Church

In Memphis a Presbyterian minister and a mixed group of white and Black students tried to integrate Second Presbyterian Church during Sunday services but were turned back by ushers after reading a statement. Dr Carl Prichett of Bethesda Maryland led the small protest during the recent General Assembly proceedings opposing Second Presbyterian as the next assembly site.

Memphis Second Presbyterian Church Carl Prichett Bethesda Bmd Prichett General Assembly The Presbyterian Church U.S

Three Harris County runoff races loom in Democratic Primary

East Harris County voters head to runoffs on June 6 after a Saturday primary. Unofficial tallies show Russell Cummings ahead for State Representative position 1 with 45 268, facing J E Johnson with 45 392. TL John Ray Harrison leads 53 083 versus Herbert E Shutt 51 678 for another spot. George Cire leads 33 047 in a runoff with John Bradshaw 23 126 for the 165th Judicial District. Republican rivals Dan Goodyk... and Walter Fr Kengden were unopposed in their primaries. Countywide results show majorities for several Democratic candidates and notes on other races and officials.

Harris County Shelp Staite Russell Cummings J. E. Johnson John Ray Harrison Herbert E. Shutt 165Th Judicial District Paul Floyd Clark Bob Eckhardt Art Forbes William C. Montgomery Henry C. Grover Clyde Miller

Only One Incumbent Demo Ousted in Harris County Precincts

Conservative precinct chairman W F Ball Walsh of Precinct 12 Burnet Schools lost by 179 votes to Liberal Joe H Allen who had 315 in the Harris County primary. Other incumbents were reelected as results list multiple precinct contests and names. Several chairmen aligned with conservatives are named as associated with the losses and alignments.

Roy H.J) Hughes Highlands M. A. Currie Jr

Chambers County Sheriff Re-elected In Stiff Local Vote

Veteran peace officer Otter was assured Monday of another term as sheriff after a countywide tally showing a 3 percent edge over his rivals. Complete canvass totals list Otter with 1,699 votes, Courtney 868, and Noddie Johnson 794, with numerous other local races including G.V. Mayes defeating Louis O’Brien for county commissioner and Gov. John Connally and U.S. Senator Ralph Yarborough carrying Chambers County by comfortable margins.

Otter Cc. Courtney Noddie Johnson Conuniy Commissiner G. V. Mayes Wallisvile Louis ‘O'Brien John Connally U. S Ralph Yarboveuch Chambers County Connally Don Yarborouch Arhorouch Gorton i McLendon Ape Peace Rageni T. C of Words Lea J. H. Creel Weeds Creel Double Bay Lee Haines Lawrence Nelson Fred Chitty Mont Belvieus Ker Clint Barrow David Hoffpauir Twits Gerald McAdams J. L. Ledoux Constable Rindel D. L. Smith Jack Morehead Morehead B. T. Smith Gene Durden Land J. FL Haynes

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