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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1965

Page

2

37 REL Graduates In Top 5 Per Cent

Thirty seven seniors will graduate Magna Cum Laude as the largest Robert J. Lee High School class in history, about 740 taking part in commencement May 28, led by principal Henry Armstrong. Top five percent honorees include Bonnie Magness, William Bickley, John Killough, Jerry Kovar, Carolyn Townsend, and many others.

Robert J. Lee High School Henry Armstrong Bonnie Magness William Bickley John Killough Jerry Kovar Carolyn Townsend Nancy Tapp Jim Brian Gerald Walker Robert Atherton Pat Moore Leonee Claud Mary Riggs Connie Hiller Nancy J John Drouilcher Kay Mitchell Debbie Edwards John McClintock Fredna Tillery Sariah Kirkman Judy Downing Burnedette Hubbard Donna Parker David McCormick Macky McMillin Lancil Shaw Bobby Bobalik Mike Williams Roy Gilbert Gayle Seam Rosemary Rogers Sharon Wallods Judy Newton Diana St. Clair Amd Mary Fanesuel Baytown Janie Bruce Mary Cryer Carol Beaugh Carolyn Schneider John Beasley Lindy Pool Linda Holder Paul Marsh Margaret Donnelly Molly Shields Kit Allen Randall Holt Gaye McMahon Michael McBride Rose Marie Rynne Jo Potter RobertaCollins Elizabeth Twardowski Bob Hollis Kathryn Priest Ana Callam Billy Janacek James Orchin Jo Hargraves Ruth Bender

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Laura E Bishop of Baytown

Funeral services for Laura Eula Bishop 75 of Wile Fox Drive Baytown were held Thursday in Paul A. Les Chapel. She died Tuesday in a local nursing home after 31 years in Baytown. Survived by three daughters two sons 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial in Memory Gardens. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed. Rites conducted by Rev M A Smith.

Laura Eula Bishop Wile Fox Drive Paul UW. Lee Chapel Baytown Shiron Hermon Bishop Lovie M. Blyhep Bark Boytown MA. &. Smith Memory Gardens Paul A. Les Horne Whitten J.W. Boyd G. R. Sanders John Norton J. L. Thomas W. R. Powell Pall The Wooster

April Revenue From Corporation Court Nears Five Thousand

April figures released by Barney Ward show Corporation Court revenue at 4984 from attic and parking fines and forfeited cash. Under a two car system 632 speeding tickets issued. 440 paid 25 cent fines. 260 paid the courtesy drive. 17 traffic tickets handled. 63 students received tickets. 13 attended Wednesday afternoon traffic safety classes. Warrant officer David Thomas collected 463 traffic fines 125 failure to appear and 175 warrant fees.

Corporation Court Dude “Barney” L. Ward David Thomas i

City considers survey and bond plans for civic center site

Council discusses abandoning the plant site and using the civic center tract as a potential new location. An engineering firm will be hired to prepare capital-improvement plans financed by bonds approved on March 6. A survey to determine tidal high point is debated, with Andy Braswell urging its necessity and Barnes noting much of the 29 acre tract may be suitable. Mayor Carvey proposes consulting architect Lowell Lammers on timing, as the city holds an option to buy the site for about 120040 dollars, with 9600 dollars paid as an option credit.

Civic Center A. M Andy) Braswell Barnes Sean Gix McLaning Seaborn Carvey Lowell Lammers

Truth About Spring at Brunson Theater Romance

Brunson Theater features Hayley Mills in a 1960s romance adventure. Miss Mills plays the senior daughter of a Caribbean boat skipper and teams with James MacArthur to outwit a gang led by Lionel Jeffries over a Spanish treasure. John Mills also stars as the sailor and Mills’s father.

Mem ER Hayley Mills James MacArthur Brunson Theater Brunson Throush Miss Mills John MacArthur Helen Hayes

Negro Leaders To Meet Houston School Trustees

Houston protests over desegregation lead to a planned Friday meeting with school officials. Demonstrators say they have a detailed integration plan from University of Houston and Texas Southern University professors. Joe Kelly Butler, board secretary, and Rev Bill Lawson are involved amid a boycott by Negro high school students and a march to the administration building. Mayor Louie Welch urged postponement of the meeting. Lawson disclosed the brain trust but did not name the professors.

Houston University of Houston Texas Southern University Joe Kelly Butler Bill Lawson Lawson Ffr Louie Welch Brain Trust iHe Buller University of Moustan Lawrence Mullen Harper Beaty Mullen

Richmond loses street Kiss ing Lane discovery

In Richmond a routine check on a right of way revealed the city has only 2,599 streets instead of 2,606. The missing Kiss ing Lane was identified and Chalkley DuVal, assistant Works director, promises to create it.

Richmond, Va Richmond Kissing Lane Chalkley DuVal

City plans youth program under anti poverty effort

City Attorney George Chandler said legal aspects can be reviewed if the application is mailed. The anti poverty program, funded through the U S Labor Department, would employ Baytown youths via the schools program at about 1 225 an hour. Youths would work up to 22 hours weekly in summer and attend a four hour weekly session with industry presenters to encourage education. The finance director noted no city budget funds could be used and workers would not replace city employees. Possible tasks include planting trees, cleaning parks, and other public property improvements.

George Chandler U.S Baytown LeFevre Finance F

Graduation Is Family Affair At Hobbs High School

Coral Ratliff will receive her Hobbs High School diploma on May 25 with her parents M A Rathit and Mrs Rathit joining in graduation. The parents are graduating alongside their daughter after night school study. Ratliff worked as a lumber company assistant manager before quitting to join the Navy. his wife Mary left school to marry.

Horrs Coral Ratlie Hobbs High School M. A. Rathit Ratliff Navy Mary

Fred Parker Is Honored By Lions

Baytown Lions Club meeting honors Fred Parker for leading top light bulb sale team with a steak dinner. Parker directs Horace Mann Junior High School ninth grade band and conducted a medley. District Governor award goes to Roy Enns and Jack Kimmons. Kimmons earns July National Convention trip.

Fred Parker Baytown Lions Club Tower Parker Horace Mann Lions Roy Enns Jack Kimmons Kimmons A. BR. Padzett Maurice Simmons E. J. Chamblee Ed Roberts

Did You Know Muscovy duck origins clarified

The Muscovy duck is native to Latin America and not from Mus gcavite. It is a distinct species adapted to warm wetlands and domesticated varieties appear worldwide.

Latin America

Sun Spots and Local Notices From Baytown Coast

Police logged several minor vehicle accidents on Wednesday and Thursday around Baytown with no injuries. Betsy Taylor elected secretary of Gray Hall dormitory at Lamar Tech for 1985 66 academic year. Woodmen of the World holds Family Night at 7 30 p m Saturday on East Texas Ave with Circle members as guests and refreshments. Baytown Civil Service Commission office moved to 12235 W Defer Pierson named vice president of Coastal States Petrochemical Co Airman Allen Gibson completed basic training at Lackland AFB and proceeds to Chanute AFB for technical training. Tenneco Manufacturing plans a Spring Dance with free tickets to members and guests at Holiday Inn with live music.

Mow Betsy Taylor H. T. Taylor New Mexico Gray Hall Lamar Tech Beaumont Betsy Woodmen of the World East Texas Ave Woodmen Circle Allen L. Gibson Leon V. Gibson Cedar Bayou Road Air Force Lackland Afb San Antonio Gibson Chanute Afb Rantoul

Seven Inch North Texas Cloudbursts Drench Wide Area

Renewed cloudbursts dumped up to seven inches of rain across North Texas from Lubbock to Brownfield and Cisco, flooding U.S. 89 and prompting sandbag use. Tornadoes touched down near Winters and Coleman, causing structural damage while rivers and creeks rose, threatening homes and delaying highways as storms moved eastward across West Central and South Central Texas.

Associated Press Sake Cisco Texas Lubbock South Plains San Angelo - del Rio Winters Coleman North U.S Cleeo East Hiami Lake Cisco Cisco Davar Eastland Leon Hood Brawmsgood Propean Adems Wilhama Lake Melton Tally Radshaw Onice Ganiier Delbert Knife U.S. RD Bradshaw South Plaine Brownfield O'Donnell

Hospital Notes Admits and New Arrivals at Gulf Coast

Admitted to Gulf Coast: Debbie Mikulin and several other patients in Rooms 109 127 328 303 449 335 249 330 313 203. New arrivals include Ar and Mrs Loy Alaniz at 1621 W Humble with a daughter born May 12 at Gulf Coast Oscar Brown at 3418 Indiana with a daughter born May 12 at Gulf Coast Dwight Muals at 407 N Jones with a daughter born May 12 at Gulf Coast.

Gulf Coast Debbie Mikulin Aly Willian Mikulin la Porte Ronni Janak Baytown Paul Cater Marble Falls Jack Baker Deer Park Roland Larson Alexander Alry Simone Marshall Country Club Manor Spectts FU Rodgers Highlands Siad’ Adams Thomas E. Whitlock Willams Joseph Chapman Houston Loy Alaniz W. Humble Oscar Brown Indiana Dwight Muals N. Jones

Rites For Baytown Woman Set Friday

Funeral rites for Mrs. Gladys Jackie Rude 57 of 807 Pleasant will be at 2 p m Friday at South Main Church of Christ She died Thursday morning in a hospital in Baytown where she lived 34 years Survivors include a son James Rude of Baytown two sisters Mrs Viola Alexander of Baytown and Mrs R E Wert of Lockhart three grandchildren Jimy Ross Pure Edith Earline Rude and Edia Juan Rude a number of nephews and nieces The Rev Hilly Batke will conduct services Burial will be Cedar Crest Cemetery Barhitan Funeral directors in charge

Gladys Jackies Rude Pleasant South Main Church of Christ Rude Baytown James C. Rude Viola Alexander R. E. Ward Lockhart Jimmy Ross Rude Edith Earline Rude Edia Juan Rude Billy Balke Burlat Cedar Crest Cemetery Eorthman Funeral Home South Faath Church of Christ

Noon Call Stock Quotes from Mercill Lynch and Smith

A fragmented ledger lists numerous company names and tickers including Allis Chalmers Aluminium, Amer Cyanamid, Phillips Petroleum, Royal Dutch Shell, Ashland, Sinclair, Sperry Rand, Cities Service, Colgate Palmolive, Dow Chemical, DuPont, El Paso, Texaco, Gen Motors, Gen Tele, Goodyear, Gulf States Utilities, Westinghouse, Xerox, IBM, Union Carbide, Upjohn, Magnavox, Monsanto, and many others with varied figures and percentages trailing the entries.

Allis + Chalmers Aluminium Ltd Amer Cyan Phillips Pet Royal Dutch Anteconda Cap Sears New York Central Eins Tien Aymico Caeeeeeae Shell Ashland Sinclair Bein Steel Wu Sacony-Molsseeseeeeeene IK Celanese Vo Sou Pacific iChray Epee A Sperry-Rand iCities Service Stan Calif Colgate Palma Eseeene BEM Stan Ind Columbia Gas DuPont Sunray-Midai el Paso Syntex Sesse Tennessee Sisesees Ce Foremost Dairies Mvexas Co Texas Gen Motors Ana Tsg Georgia Pacific Goodyear Steel Viscesesecccs Gulf States Kerr-McGee Liggett-Myers Douls Land Magnavox Monsanto Nat Dist

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