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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1975
Page
7
Harris County Water District struggles with expenses exceeding revenue. Teel outlines three fixes: raise minimum bills, attract more patrons, or issue bonds to unlock federal funds. A May 31 bond vote would add $4.25 monthly per customer to fund needed improvements and upgrades.
At Jolene Wilker’s coronation the event highlighted local school honors with valedictorian Mary McGee and salutatorian Fanon Williams named amid graduation plans. Ledger notes superintendent Smith denying resignation, politics cited as factor. cites Allred holiday pledge and Tri War era board chair. Also mentions Crosby High scholars Yvonne Garbs and Carat Jo atonan and Baytown Council actions. Local animal notices include a Siamese female kitten and a found gray poodle with contact numbers. Police warn youths as street jogging trucks raise safety concerns.
Four Baytown 4-H members Kristie Kubik and Debbie Lenamond led top awards at the Open Rabbit Show in Sulfur Louisiana. Kubik won multiple firsts including best of breed with a black tan junior buck and best opposite sex with a Siamese Latin junior buck. Lenamond earned several top placings in French Lop and Siamese Latin classes.
Baytown schools consider offering non denominational Bible electives for credit next year. Supt. Johnny Clark would coordinate with clergymen and seek student interest to feasibly schedule courses after school hours at schools or churches. The Dallas program and Second Baptist Church interest influenced trustees who preferred high school classrooms.
Scout Troop 883 received a first division ribbon during award ceremonies at the district campout held at White Memorial Park near Anahuac. The Gulf Coast event featured merit badge contests in physical fitness first aid and knot tying with a fireworks display closing the ceremonies. Baytown Scouts Greg Don Hemphill Mike Cezeaux John Cezeaux Mike Morlan Jimmy Massey Hans Schatz attended the two day gathering.
Teresa Hodges Scott Hutton Jody Ausley Mant and Belview State Bank are listed as steer contestants. Laura Garza and Jic plus Mrs Joy Payns appear as additional participants or organizers in a local livestock event.
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