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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 2016
Page
4
A Baytown couple endorse Wayne Smith for Texas House District 128 urging supporters to vote early May 16 to 20 and Election Day May 24. They cite his record, veteran status, and small government stance, and urge neighbors to share their support and turnout.
A long roster of names backs State Rep Wayne Smith, including Gilbert Santana, Sherrill Santana Spencer, Joy Carnes James, Ronna Prickett, Eddie Gray, Faye Gray, Kenneth Smith, Gloria Matherne, James Sharp, Patricia Speck, Wanda Watts Row, Joyce Parker, Benny Boudreaux, Glen Spurgers, Gene Zeiss, Shanna Leiss, Dale Cather, Mark Wilkerson, Dan Foley, Dan Linebaugh, Mike Leathers, Billy Barnett, Bob Hoskins, Marian Sparks, Terry Wilder, Cindy Coker, Tom Kincaid, Nancy Kibbe, Victoria Fayle, Keith Coburn, Peggy Scrivner, Meekins, Wayne Hanson, Pat Poirot, Larry Woodcox, Virginia Miller, Mal Johnson, Nancy Mann, Melba Spears, Patricia Murray, Steve Miller, Jan Lammers, Ken Jensen, Ken Pridgeon, Mary Litton, Bo Cox, Pete Alfaro, Calvin Mundinger, Chris Warford, Bennie Kadjar, Paul Golding, Carl Brandon, Sandra Bell, Robert Jordan, Dave Corder, Patsy Brewer, John Sandhop, Dave Jirrell, Tom Cottar, Deanne Navarre, Ronn Haddox, Manuel Escontrias, Kathy Sinclair, Wade Sinclair, Claire Sinclair, Gavrel Tucker Coughlen, Randy Strong, Joe Wheat, Dave Havel, Ronnie Hotchkiss.
This week’s Baytown Sun poll asks who readers would choose for president with Trump 40.7 percent Clinton 40.9 percent and third party 12.8 percent while 47 percent say not voting. It also asks if public schools should allow transgender students to use rest rooms and locker rooms of their chosen identity. Readers are invited to register views at baytownsun.com.
Key events include Virginia’s 1776 support for independence, Standard Oil’s 1911 antitrust breakup, the 1940 McDonald’s first restaurant opening, Gordon Cooper’s 1963 Faith 7 flight, and the 2014 Tsarnaev death sentence. Plus a Thought for Today by Arthur Schnitzler on martyrdom as belief strength.
Wanda Orton recalls the 1952 53 Baytown city directory cover filled with ads for Wilkenfeld Furniture Antle Plumbing Home Lumber Arnett Insurance and San Jacinto Creamery. She reflects on banks Citizens National First National Peoples State Crosby State and local memories tied to early checking accounts and Baytown people.
Jim Finley reflects on life after high school from Sweeny High class of 1957. He recalls hometown charm and annual reunions while urging graduates to value time, noting nine classmates who have passed and advising caution about fame and choices ahead.
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