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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1967

Page

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Graduation Caps At Robert E Lee High School

Robert E Lee High School will issue graduation caps and gowns on Thursday for May graduates and those in midterm graduation exercises. The rental fee is 4.75 dollars. St Pauls Lutheran Church pastor Harold Hombhoff will discuss alcoholism at the Men of the Church meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. 4 H Club meets 7 p.m. Tuesday at Sterling Municipal Library. Psi Alpha Beta Sigma Phi meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs Glyn Swett's home 615 Littlewood. Little League Auxiliary meets 10 a.m. Thursday at Hoyd Hargrove’s home 211 Harris. San Jacinto PTA meets 2 30 p.m. Wednesday in the school cafeteria for officer installation and slides. Mrs G Rex Curtin installs officers and Mrs G WE Edwards presents devotion. Prospective first grade parents invited. TB X rays ODIS Muennink reports 1114 TB X rays were made Saturday at the Harris County Houston TB X ray mobile unit. Next stop Baytown Saturday June 24 at Einart from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Robert E. Lee High School Mid-Tenn Psi Alpha Psi Alpha Beta Sigma Phi San Jacinto Odis Muennink Harris County - Houston Weingarten’s Baytown Wall Einart

Gentry Explains School Bond Issues Endorsed by Chamber

Baytown Chamber of Commerce board endorsed the 7.7 million school bond plan for May 27 voters. Supt George H. Gentry answered questions and outlined renovations air conditioning stadium additions and new elementary construction. If approved, bonds will fund projects immediately with an estimated four percent interest rate.

Baytown Chamber of Commerce George H. Gentry Gentry Bruce Ramsey Ramsey Baytown Craigmont North Main Chamber of Commerce Joel Horeczy Chamber of jCommerce Liason

Planning Panel Meets Tonight in Baytown Bond Coordination

A Baytown planning committee of 53 residents, formed with Baytown Chamber approval and city school district support, will meet at 7 30 pm Tuesday at the Baytown Commerce Building to elect officers and coordinate school college and city bond issues. The independent group aims to schedule and oversee bond matters affecting education and local government.

Baytown Lee College Board of Regents Ramsey Chambber Chamber Velma Ansley Joe ‘Barsalou Robert Berman H. W. Blackwood Lee College Regents Sam Bramiett Lee Brasfield James W Brazzil W. C Britt Perry W Britton A. J. Busch Jr Aliso Tony Campos E. D. Cleveland Jack J. Cinque Seaborn Cravey Ruben de Hoyos Charles Donnelly John D. Echols Grover E. Edge E. J. Fisher George Gentry Robert Gillette M. E. Gillis Elmer Gray Bert Gresham Jack Hartt Joe Horeczy Roy Kilough Fritz Lanham Lowell Lammers Woodrow Lewis Earl Lively Nelson Longnecker R. S Dick) Manne

Weather and tides outlook for Galveston

Clear to partly cloudy and warmer Tuesday through Wednesday. Temperatures expected 51 to 82 Tuesday, 55 to 79 Monday. Tides: high at 3 36 a m, 6 30 p m, and 8 24 p m Wednesday with no low tide.

Galveston

Seniorama Shoes Trouble in Houston and Local Notes

Kenneth Head struggles with his shoes at the Seniorama in Houston. Linda Patterson and Laura Pohler perform as magicians. Mrs. Bessie Ubnosky praises an article in The Sun. Morrell Park Garden Club members will guest at the annual chicken fry Tuesday. Bob and Jody Brooks prep for a member guest golf tourney at Goose Creek Country Club. Mrs. Jimmy Sanders worried about undeserved credit. Vi Donnelly’s note fails to deliver. Mrs. M. In McCamey offers four kittens to first taker at 3628 Highway 14. Bill Brookshire and St Killians visit Galveston. Mrs. Don Swint walks 1504 Florida, followed home by a puppy. Eva McMurray and Patsy Goodrich share art news.

Kenneth Head Houston Linda Patterson Laura Pohler Bessie Ubnosky Sun Altha Werd Lile Faust E. E. Fisher Morrell Park’ Garden Club Bob Jody Brooks Goose Creek Country Club Jimmy Sanders Vi Donnellly McCamey Highway 14 Bill Brookshires St Killians Galveston Don Swint Florida Eva McMurray Patsy Goodiich

BEF Ballots For Election Mailed Out

Ballots mailed Tuesday to elect officers and trustees of the Baytown Employees Federation representing Esso Research and Engineering workers at Humble Baytown plants and Enjay Chemical. Ballots count set for May 23. incumbents and candidates listed for president, VP, secretary, treasurer, and various ER&E and Enjay Chem positions.

Baytown Employes Féderation Esso Research and Engineering Humbie Oil and Refinery Co Baytown Enjay Chemical Co L.B. Phillips C. Cc. Parrish W. L. Murdock la Neil Stuart Buster McAlister Jack Alexander Enjoy Chemical A. G. Lestarrette Humble Technical Co M. Albright D. J. Krisher Er&e Joe Gregory M. C. Sarver ER & E Mechanical J. T. Meigs J. P. Lashlee Er&e «Technical Enjay Johnny Zeglin Knute Blomstrom R. E B. Cramer James Mills Er&e Service Morris Elystone Tom Oon M&c Tohn Eby Jerry Adams W. E. Stadley Floyd Dauphin Analytical Patricia Rogers Fred Gregersen A. G. Fayle KT Lab

Mansfieldiffs Thant Opposed UN Vietnam Settlement

U S Senator Mansfield urged placing the Vietnam issue before the United Nations Security Council and said U Thant opposed the move preferring private peace talks. President Johnson urged Mansfield to discuss with Thant and Goldberg. The secretary-general reportedly believed talks should be private.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield United Nations U.N U Thant Mansfield U.N. Security Council Baltimore Johnson Thant Arthur J. Goldberg U.S Vietnam Security Council U.N. General Assembly Associated Press

Yank Jet Possibly Down In Red China Territory

The Pentagon says a U S Air Force jet may have crashed in Red China after being hit by North Vietnamese antiaircraft fire during a Monday attack near Kep, North Vietnam. The two man crew's status is unknown as the pilot reportedly said he was heading out.

Washington Pentagon U.S. Air Force China State Department U.S Red Kep North Vietnam Hanoi Vietnam Robert J. McCloskey Red China

Standard Meeting Set For Houston

Shareholders of a New Jersey stock firm will hold their annual meeting at 9 a m Monday in the Jones Music Hall Houston. Last time 2800 attended with remarks from M L Haider and J K Jamieson. Officers will be elected and shareholder comments invited. Financial writers will cover the meeting and visit Baytown Refinery Bayport and NASA in the afternoon.

Mouston Standard of New Jersey Jones Music Hall M. L. Haider J. K. Jamieson Baytown Bayport NASA

Bridge Dismantled for Barge Shipment to Baytown

Missouri Pacific announces a 55 year old St Francis River bridge will be dismantled and shipped by barge to Baytown. Three barges will sail from Memphis via New Orleans and Houston Ship Channel to Port Allen, La. Delivery timing depends on river flow and first days progress. Tellepsen Construction, Baytown, prepares the bridge. R H Pruett builds the spur from Missouri Pacific station to the crossing with access via Alexander Drive and Highway 146.

Marianna Ark Missouri : Pacific ‘Railroad St Francis River Memphis New Orleans Houston Ship Channel Cedar Bayou Port Allen Baytown Tellepsen Construction Houston Cedar Bayou’ Crossing R. H. Pruett Construction Co Missouri Pacific Alexander Drive East Texas Avenue

Congress Districts To Use Same Harris Lines

A Senate committee approved a congressional redistricting bill to keep incumbents from facing each other. Senator Ralph Hall said the plan leaves Teague in a district including part of Dallas County and preserves Brazoria County in one district, with Harris County unchanged.

Harris Olin Teague College Station Dallas County Brazoria County Hall Harris County Houston Senate House Teague Texas

Rotary Speaker Pursuit of Excellence at Bay Town Club

Dr. Richard Strahan, president of Lee College, will speak at the Wednesday noon Bay Town Rotary Club meeting at the Tower restaurant. The program honors Lee College graduates.

Seth Mitchell Chamber of Richard Strahan Lee College Baytown

Tax Exemption Sought On Pollution Control Equipment

A Texas House committee moved the Senate passed resolution to exempt water and air pollution control equipment from property taxes. Rep. Rayford Price of Palestine, committee chairman, said the measure would let the legislature decide which anti pollution machinery qualifies for tax exemption.

Austin Texas House Senate Rayford Price Palestine

City Puts Off General Tel Service Meet

Baytown City Council postponed a public meeting on telephone service from May 23 to June 1 to avoid a conflict with a school bond issue. The 6:30 pm session in City Hall will discuss bids for ambulance service and hear General Telephone Co representatives. Bids: Navarre Dayton $4,000 monthly. Ammons Ambulance Freeport $4,500 monthly.

Baytown Glen Walker Seaborn Cravey City Hall General Telephone Co Berets Jesse D. Navarre Dayton Ammons Ambulance Service Freeport Navarre Fritz Lanham

Ship Channel Bill Surfaces For House Subcommittee

A Senate backed measure to clear the way for a toll bridge across the Houston Ship Channel was sent to a House subcommittee after a 134 to suspend the rules vote. Sponsored by Sen. Chet Brooks, the bill aims to give Houston permission to build the bridge as state funds may take up to two decades per the Texas Highway Commission.

Austin Senate Houston Ship Channel House Chet Brooks Pasadena State Affairs Committee Paul Floyd Houston Texas Highway Commission

Tri Delta Alumnae Meeting Invited at Bayshore Drive Home

All area Tri Delta alumnae are invited to an alumnae meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the home of Mrs J Bryan Stratton 180 Bayshore Drive Local circulating notice promotes fellowship among members and identifies the hostess and time.

Tri - Delta J. Bryan Stratton Bayshore Drive

Baytown Seeks Funds for Cedar Bayou Bridge to U S Steel Plant

Baytown Chamber of Commerce moves to urge Harris and Chambers County officials to fund and build a Cedar Bayou bridge linking Baytown to the U S Steel plant under construction. The plan includes right of way and two thirds of bridge cost, with hearings slated before county commissions. Hartman states urgent need due to aged bascule bridge and access goals.

Baytown Bayway Drive Decker Drive Cedar Bayou Chamber of Commerce Chambers County Rice Farm Road Hartman V. Ramsey Harris County H.H. McCollum Chambers County Commissioners Court Richard King Jeaders Anahuse

House Debating Appropriation Bill For Teacher Pay Hike

Texas House members began debate on a 34.5 million general revenue appropriation bill in regular session. Speaker Ben Barnes said teachers likely receive about 30 million of the unspent funds, averaging roughly 550 dollars per teacher, amid an anticipated rise in available funds. The panel trimmed about 5.6 million and cut nearly as much elsewhere, including 5.25 million for proposed sale of James Connally Air Force Base.

Austin Texas House Ben Barnes Robert S. Calvert Senate House Appropriations Committee James Connally Air Force Base

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Cedar Bayou Bridge St. Paul's Harold O. Bomhoff St. Paul's Lutheran Church Sterling Municipal Library Little League Hoghlands Little League Aux-liary Burnet de Zavala Ford & Climatic Air Nens THAD Felton Iw Er Inc CA. Parker E.A. Tieman Tri-City Beach Road Dick Doss Doss Tri-City Beach BEF Mansfield Claims John Sherman Cooper R-Ky North Vietnnam Dean Rusk United States Europe Asia Wheeler Thailand South Vietnam Rusk Looks Magazine Cooper Sen George D. Aiken R-Vi Soviet Union Korea Frank Church D-Idaho Senate Foreign Relations Committee J.W. Fulbright D ‘Ark Yank Jet Tri-Delta Harris, Chambers
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