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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1977

Page

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Tide Alert System plans meeting in Brownwood

The Brownwood Civic Association will discuss revamping the tide alert system at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the Community Building Beauty slogan Tuesday is last day to mail slogan contest entries for Beautify Baytown Association Winners will receive a trophy and ribbon Mail slogans 19 BBA Box 083 Baytown Tex 77520 Abbey Addition The Abbey Addition Civic Association will meet at 7 p m Tuesday for a covered dish supper at Mont Belvieu Firemen's Hall Water Board Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No 1 Highlands will meet at 7 p m Tuesday at Highlands Volunteer Fire Station AARP Meets The American Association for Retired Persons will meet at 2 p m Wednesday at the Community Building.

Bhrownwood Civic Association Te Beautify Baytown Association Baytown Tex Abbey Addition Mont Belview Water Board Water Board Harris Gounty Water Control Highlands Highlands Volunteer AARP American Association Commmunity

Baytown Weather and Tides Forecast Update

Cloudy with a 90 percent chance of thundershowers Tuesday night diminishing to 2 percent Wednesday. Baytown area forecast shows low Tuesday night, high Wednesday with low 80s. Wednesday tides: highs at 42:57 and 5:38 p.m., low at 10:39 a.m. Sunrise 6:31 a.m. sunset 6:85 p.m. Denotes weak tide.

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April Nada Sale Figures Res

Around reports show Mr and Mrs J B Gill of Mont Belvieu watching TV in Austin Linda Kaderli proves lucky George Chandler John Lefeber and Roy Fuller shine in racquetball Bob Post is a good spokesman Dean Ann Issacks helps neighbors Mary Sue Bloomfield Gary Herrington Sherry Marti tends Whispering Pines Gretchen Harp thoughtful Jerald Cates speaks at a softball game Officer Charles Shaffer praised for narcotics talk Chris Hilzendager of Mont Helvieuig wishes speedy recovery

Linda Kaderli George Chandler John Lefeber Roy Fuller Bob Post Dean Ann Issacks Mary Sue Bloomfield Gary Herrington Sherry Marti Whispering Pines Gretchen Harp Jerald Cates Charles Shaffer Chris Hilzendager Mont Helvieuig

Doctor Testifies in McManus Murder Trial Shade

Dr. Ethel Erikson testified on the autopsy of Paul and Mary Cantrell detailing five stabbing-type wounds and signs of a struggle. Prosecutor Stewart outlined Paula Cantrell Derese as a key witness and described a suspect in the murder-for-hire case involving Vernon Eugene McManus, with additional testimony on a slim man who bilked McManus and Vernon Olney. A separate budget note from the school district projected a 14 percent increase in next year’s budget, totaling 21,461,000, with salaries up 7 percent and utilities up 20 percent, contingent on state funds and legislative plans.

Houston Paula Cantrell Derese Vernon Eugenie McManus D. McMaster’s Court Hesp Vernon Eugene McManug L. H Stu) Stewart J. D. McMaster McManus Stewart Ili Mike Paula Eva Luthringer Johnny Clark Wich Clark

Three Elementary Attendance Zones Changed By Trustees

The school board approved changes to three elementary attendance zones effective next August. Students from Stephen F. Austin, Pumphrey, Allenbrook, and nearby areas will move to Bowie, Travis, or other campuses to balance enrollment. About 112 Highland area students move to a school outside Highlands. 60 spare places are eliminated as growth shifts.

Stefhen F. Austin James Bowie Highway 146 Massey- Tompkins Road McKinney Road Cedar Bayou-Crosby Road Bowie Boundary Streets Stephen F. Austin Pumphrey Allenbrook Travis Decker Ansistant Ssid Ligugh Drive Spring Bayou Austin Es Glen McLean Johnson and Moreley Highlands Elementary Highlands

Former Ross Teacher Ist to File in Trustees Race

Robert Kirkley a former Ross Sterling instructor now teaching at San Jacinto College in Pasadena filed to enter the Baytown school board race. He seeks Position 6 held by Bill Going as three seats open Aug. 13. Kirkley, a Baytown native, holds degrees in chemistry and education and has taught at RSS and San Jacinto College. He emphasizes increased board communication and visits to district schools.

Robert Kirtley Ross Sterling San Jacinto College Pasadens Bill Going Willie Moreno Helen (Rees) Barcak Kirkley Meadowick Baytown L. I. Kirkley William Robert E.lee St. Mary's University San Antonio University = of Massachusetts Amherst Syracuse University Syracuse N.Y University of Maryland College Park University of Houston axix possi_ble

School Board Election Set For August in District

The school trustee election is scheduled for August 13 with filings opening in the Superintendent’s office or at the board secretary. Expiring terms belong to Bill Golog Position 3 Willie Moreno Position 6 and Mrs Helen Rees Harolak Position 7. Barolak appointed to fill Bordelon’s term, which ends in August. Filing deadline is July 3 absentee period July 25 to August 4.

Bill Golog Willie Moreno Helen (Rees) Harolak Barolak al Bordelon

Houston Cop Charged With Murder in Beating Death

Houston Police officer Terry Denson 27, a five year veteran, charged with murder in connection with the beating and drowning of laborer Joseph Campos Torres 23. Denson posted 10000 bond and was released. five other officers relieved of duty but not charged.

Houston Pappy Bond Terry Denson Joseph Campos Torres Buffalo Bayou Denson Carless Elliot Louis Kittiey Joseph Janish Stephen Orlando Glenn Brinkmeyer Houston City

House Votes Through State Reorganization Bill

The House passed a state reorganization bill then advanced two teacher retirement measures and proceeded to a $265 million teacher pay raise proposal. Senate opponents criticised President Carter’s Social Security plan as gimmick and a brass show. Police in Indianapolis held two men in a widow’s slaying, with $1 million in cash and jewelry reportedly recovered. Stanford police arrested 294 people at a campus protest against apartheid South Africa.

Austin House Yook Washington Carter Indianapolis Ind Indiapolis Stanford Calif Stanford University South Africa

Crosby derailment near Crosby disrupts trains and evacuation

A train derailment Monday near Crosby caused a four block evacuation of about 100 homes. Twenty cars derailed on a Southern Pacific line from Houston to New Orleans with hot tar and potash spill in Crosby center. Firefighters contained the spill and rerouted Amtrak and freight trains through Beaumont. No fatalities reported. one injury noted.

Wiley Crosby Ressler Crosby Tony Aleman Southern Pacific Railroad Crysisline Southern Compound Pacific Houston New Orleans Highlands Rusty Ressler Wilson Main Street Amtrak Los Angeles Beaumont

Chambers County adopts new salary schedule May first

After months of discussion Commissioners Court approves a new county salary schedule ineffective May 1. The plan adds up to nine pay grades ranging from 4800 to 24220 dollars annually based on job type education and experience with an extra 72000 for the remainder of the year to cover increases for many employees. Exempts selected officials county engineers auditor and mosquito control director.

Gacar F. Hetsob

Rites Held For Baytown Fire Department Voice Dispatcher's Funeral

Services were held at 10 a.m. for Baytown Fire Department voice dispatcher Robert Lee Babik Jones Ray at Home Chapel in Baytown. The funeral followed services for Baytown firefighter John Elis Lowe Jr., killed in a weekend traffic accident. A department employee noted a sad year with the death of Jeff Ethridge on March 25. Bob retired in June, returned to dispatch on part time duties, then worked until last year before health failed. He died at 9:25:42 p.m. Tuesday in the hospital.

Wanda Orton Lurilat Chapel Ie Baytown Cuvitian Robert’ Lee Babik Jones Baytown John Elis Lowe Jr

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President Corer defeated us by a margin of 72 hours in a late run. More details to come from FH.

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