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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1975

Page

8

Memorial rites set for Charles Bonner former Lee College math instructor

Memorial Service for Charles Bonner former Lee College math instructor who died Friday morning at Gulf Coast hospital will be held at Grace Methodist Church at 5 p m Sunday. Other items note Class reunion for Robert E Lee class of 1945 at Newby's Restaurant June 7 and contact phone for unsettled graduates alongside other community notices.

Charles’ Bonner Lee College Gulf Coast Hospital Grace Methodist Church Robert E. Lee Newby's Dorothy Vidrine

Local Figures and Events Parade Through Busy Day

Police Chief John Wilkinson helps a friend by delivering a package to the courthouse in Houston Tow. Corrie Laughlin enjoys a barbeque lunch. Smoker Wood sidelined for medical tests. New City Councilman Emmett Hutto stays busy in warm days. Floyd Adcox plans to retire soon. Mrs Sam Bramlett collects clippings for over ten years. Joyce Cutler organizes plans. Mrs Zettie Luthringer in Room 417 at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. Ralph Jenkins known for preparing fish dinners. Flo and Harry Brennen camping enthusiasts. Javier Barrientes pursues a membership prize. Bernice Giddings reports well.

John Wilkinson Houston Corrie Laughlin Smoky) Wood Emmett Hutto Floyd Adcox Sam Bramlett Joyce Cutler Zettie Luthringer San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Ralph Jenkins Flo Harry’ Brennen Javier Barrientes Bernice Giddings

Quin McWhirter Leads Baytown United Fund Drive

Quin McWhirter known as United Fund Drive head for Baytown speaks on how volunteers and citizens of Baytown and East Harris County power the community campaign. He cites previous campaigns and service on local boards as evidence of his commitment and describes 1976 hopes and funding goals for agencies locally and beyond.

Betsy Webber Baytown United Fund Quin McWhirter The United Ways East Harris County McWhitter Houston Lighting and Power Drive Quin Community Chest United Fund Drive Humble Baytown Parks. and Recreation Board East Harris County Baytown Chamber of Commerce Commodore Club Chamber United

Baccalaureate Is Sunday At Hill Hill

Barbers Hill High School conducts baccalaureate for 48 graduates at 8 p.m. Sunday May 18 in the auditorium with Dr. Charles L Allen of Houston as speaker. Graduation follows May 24 at 8 p.m. with Dr. Richard Strahan as principal speaker. Band directed by Raymond Campbell will perform. Rhonda Fikes will sing and deliver the valedictory. Eve n Bradford will speak as salutatorian. Scholarships will be awarded by Joe Crumaler. Diplomas presented by Board President I. R. J. Austin and Supt. B. L. Farmer. Reception in the cafeteria follows. Dr. Allen is pastor of First United Methodist Church in Houston. Strahan is former president of Raytown’s Lee College.

Mont Belvieu Barbers Bill High School Charles L Allen Houston Richard Strahan University of Houston Barbers Hill High School Raymond Campbell America Rhonda Fikes R High School Bob Lp Wis IR. J. Austin B. L. ‘Farmer Davis Dr. Alien First ‘United Methodist Church Ktrk-Tv RKENR Ee Strahan Raytown Lee College Westwood Principals Association

Thailand recalls ambassador over US base use in operation

Thailand announced it would recall its ambassador from Washington in protest of U S Marines at a Thai air base used in the Mayaguer operation to recover a merchant ship from Cambodia. Prime Minister Kukrit Pramoj said the note would allege sovereignty violation and seek a review of all US Thailand military and economic agreements. The move followed a special cabinet meeting and included protests against lingering US Marines beyond a requested withdrawal.

Associated [Press Washington United States Cambodia Kukrit Pramoj U. S Thailand Southeast Asia Rukrit Anant Panvarachun U.S Kukrit

Gulf Oil gave Korea regime four million dollars under oath

The chairman of Gulf Oil Corp testified that the company donated four million dollars to Korea's ruling party under pressure from U S officials. He said the first contribution was one million in 1986 and a second of three million in 1970, with later efforts to gain a ten million payment.

Gulf Oil Korea Washington Guilt Oil Corp Uling Party of Ate Bolivia Dorsey Yeaders Gulf Sul United States Bob R. Dorsey Wasi Democratic Republican Party

U S Not Ready Yet To Hold Hands With Viet

Washington officials say South Vietnam’s provisional government has not yet set clear terms for full diplomatic ties with the United States. The military government, led by Tran Van Tri, remains uncertain over its future power and timing of any transition to a new governing system.

Washington Paris Saigon United States United Sai- States Gon Aregiment Committee Cal Tranh van Tra South Vietnam North Vietnam U.S Algeria

New Members Added To C Board By Chamber President

Four Baytonians join the chamber of commerce board for one year each, effective immediately. Flora Wilhite Clyde Messiah Jim Sturgeon Gayle Schroeder named by Jo Graves. terms expire March 31 1976. Graves cites cross section of business education and government as strengths.

First American Bank Graves

Weather And Tides in Baytown Forecast

The Bartown area forecast calls for partly cloudy and warm conditions through Saturday. Low Friday night near 60s with Saturday highs in the upper 80s. No rain expected. Baytown tides Saturday show highs at 3 47 p m and lows at 7 48 am and 8 32 p m with a weak tide noted.

Bartown Baytown

Explosion rocks military area near Tel Aviv

A powerful blast hit a military industry area about 14 miles from Tel Aviv. Police reported no immediate cause or casualties. Witnesses described windows blown out up to a mile away as a mushroom shaped cloud rose above the scene.

TEL. Avev Tel Aviv

Senate weighs federal refugee resettlement plan

The Senate considers legislation to authorize a federal resettlement program for an estimated 150 000 Vietnam and Cambodian refugees and provide funds for the first six months. The measure aims to address refugee needs and funding implications at the outset.

Washington Senate

Baylor's New Look and Growth Along the Brazos

A Pearce Street Journal report from Baylor describes campus expansion toward the Brazos River and new towers rising on Main and Burleson Hall after the 1955 tornado. The Amicable Building, renamed Alice, is noted as a former attraction turning into Baylor football focus. The piece hints at rising modern spires and reinforced structures in 1973, with mentions of athletic and campus changes.

Brazos Baptists Alice Baylor Waco Oid Huaco Indian Reservaton Burleson Hall Ward

Soldier missing in Thailand helicopter crash described as cheerful

An Associated Press account recalls S. Sgt. George McMullen and family members reacting to news of a helicopter crash near Nakan Phanom Thailand while en route to Clapau close to the Cambodian border. Pentagon officials offered few details on the mission.

Associated Press George McMullen Thailand Fritz London Ford Air Force Ftr Linda Pentagon CHS Nakan Phanon Clapau Sei

NUIT MANYAD 4 MONTE USE WAY BE A BIG REMINDER

Fragmentary OCR text mentions an event with Berwick and son and efforts for dinners. It lists adults ticket price around 81 with rounds on Sunday and Saturday, naming Glenn Folkes and others as organizers. The source reads unclear but indicates a fundraiser or community gathering with tickets and venues.

Wohie Berwick and Son Glenn Folkes

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