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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1961

Page

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Five Hundred Thousand Dollar School Bond Planned

Voters decide on a school bond issue Saturday as communities discuss education funding. Also, Marine PFC David Alford, son of Sam and Mrs. Alford, will leave Thursday for two weeks of leave before resuming training in San Diego. Redeemer Lutheran Church Women’s Missionary League holds a rummage sale at 3419 Market St Friday and Saturday.

David Alford Sam Alford E. Fayle San Diego Calif Sele Women’s Missionary League, Redeemer Lutheran Church Market St Old Baytown

Baytown Roundtable notes thefts and bond vote plan

Fenderskirts stolen from a Bayway event noted at a Roundtable. Burglars jacked a car at Robert E. Lee High School, while a school bond issue of 500000 seeks 12 classrooms at Carver High and Carver Elementary with a 14 year repayment plan starting 1961 62. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm.

William Thompson Tri-City Beach Road Robert E.lee High School Jim Boone Carver High Carver Elec Travis Elementa Carever High Carver Elementary Carver Travis Elementary

Galveston Tide Forecast With Remnant Showers

Partly cloudy skies persist with scattered showers possible through Thursday. No significant temperature changes expected. tides in Galveston rise Thursday morning to a high at 8 a.m.

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Local notices and personal notes from Gulf Coast area

Eye surgery at Gulf Coast Hospital. Deacon Jones recounts Kerrville trip. Hank Reimer’s minor surgery felt major after carbuncle removal at San Jacinto Memorial. Robert Strickland seeks hard to find people. Anita and Rob Wilson plan moving home after mumps recovery. Gerald McDowell, son of R. C. McDowell, recovered from a backyard rocket burn and expresses thanks. Mrs. Katie Davis notes grandsons near degree milestones from Harvard and Washington University.

J. E Take) Rutter Gulf Coast Hospital Steele McDonald I. M Deacon) Jones Kerrville Hank Reimer San Jacinto Memorial Hospital Robert Strickland Anita Rob Wilson Cambridge Mass Jerry Davis Washington School of Medicine St. Tavtis Joe Davis Reanimont Charlie Fenthingham O. K. Towler Bays

X Ray Schedule For Youston Harris County Mobile Unit

The Gray unit will visit United Rud ger Co from 7 to 10 am Thursday and Big Chic Store in Wooster from 12 to 4 pm Thursday. Earlier, 1 242 X rays were taken Tuesday in Baytown.

Youston-Harris County Mobile United Rudger Co Big Chic Wooster Baytown

Macbeth Wins Five Emmys At 13th TV Awards Show

HOLLYWOOD AP Macbeth the tragedic play by William Shakespeare won five Emmys Tuesday night and led the 13th annual TV awards. Barbara Stanwyck won her first TV award despite sponsor loss and a torn dress. Raymond Burr won best actor in a series for Perry Mason. Houston and Pasadena fought over annexation of Boggy Bayou with Houston suing for land and tax control.

Hollywood Macbeth William Shakespear Barbara Stanwyck Bob Hope George Schaefer Maurice Evans Judith Anderson Miss Stanwyck Raymond Burr Houston Houstorney Pasadena Fred Astaire Richard Televie Burks Mawsion Academy Pasadena Nct Boogrytion Bayou Boggy Bayou Harris County Joe Resweher Texas Supreme Court Pasademaly Activty Pasestena Comer Whitaker Dex Nut Revugmae Whitaker Hinale

City panel studies Cedar Bayou stream expansion plan

Baytown officials review Cedar Bayou widening and deepening to 100 feet toward Highway 146 with local funding and right of way needed. Army Corps of Engineers may perform the work if a Baytown sponsor group provides $25,000 and supports the project.

Blue Beathard Traction Committee U. S. Army Corps of Pruett Meetneers Roy Hughes Sug Baytown Thelways Group Ford Posall Aing R. H Red) Pruett Gress Cedar Bayou Wismer Corps of Engineers E. B. Elswick Warren Petroleum Co Max Nuttall J. M. Huber Corp Highway 146 Army Corps of Engineers Galveston Cedar Bayou Prais Wras Ulietty Altres Goore Chadler Water Ways Group Chambers County Commissioners Court Cedar Bayeu Harris Chambers Counties Hughes Chambers County Grip Goose Creek Evergreen Bay Gulf Coast New Waterways Committee Ytown Ward Hoth Bebots Ned Risto James AL Anderson Lv Bees Myer Enna Bela Indusey Waterssis petAenares Muthli Biswick Greer Bodder Bray Perry Wo Beton Wolten Repes Clay Hvas Alen

Strong Belief in Sun Classified Ads Cited by Mrs. Kimmey

Mrs. T F Kimmey of John Martin Road praises Sun Classified Ads for quick results in renting and selling property and other commodities. She canceled an ad at Red dell Road noting a large storefront with shade trees and a corner lot despite claiming strong past success with delayed results.

T. F. Kimmey John Martin Road Sun Kimmey Reddell Road

Dangerous prisoner escapes Anahuac jail

A 23 year old Beaumont man, Freddy Lee Coleman, described as dangerous, escaped from the Chambers County jail in Anahuac after snapping a copper water pipe flooding the cell. Sheriff Otter said Coleman, held on felony theft and burglary charges, left the jail at 9:31 a.m. with a likely accomplice and authorities root out the fugitive, using planes, bloodhounds, and road blocks.

Beaumont Coleman Houston McNair Chambers County Anahuac Louised Otter Freddy Lee Coleman Jefferson Depits Liberty Anahine Otters

Airlift of Americans from Cuba Planned for Friday

Havana report says a planned airlift will begin Friday with test flights and agents coordinating from the Swiss Embassy in Havana. Officials say a portion of the estimated number of U.S. citizens in Cuba have applied to return home amid ongoing diplomatic strain.

Cuba Havana APS Anal Fla Atrangirixi Washington Fidel Cast

Senate OKs Tax Opposed By Daniel

Texas senators tentatively approved a 326 million sales tax package that Gov. Price Daniel opposed. A 17-14 vote rejected his 10 dollar deductible tax plan. Final vote delayed as sponsor Ward Lane failed to secure two thirds. Debate tied to possible Daniel call for a special session if the measure fails.

Austin Tex Texas Price Daniel Daniel Wardlow Lane Senate A. M. Aikin Lane Sue New York Price Houston

Setback To Weset Chief Backs Rode In Seoul Coup

In Seoul, Lt. Gen. Lee reportedly ordered neutrality as the junta faced a setback with South Korean forces and UN troops holding positions near Seoul. Rebels claimed full support from Lee while officers and troops prepared defensive posts along the truce line. Unconfirmed reports say Lee met with Brig. Gen. Yoon Pai-il and Maj. Gen. Magruder as tensions continued.

Seoul Korea Leespaper Lee Han-Lim South Ama Korea North Korea Chang's Cab Chang Do-young Magruder South Korea 1St Field Army Wonju Yoon Pai-il

Baytonian Named Juror In Tones Murder Trial

A Baytown man was picked Tuesday as a juror for the murder trial of Carolyn Lima and Leslie Ashley in the case of Fred A. Tones. Final jurors due by noon Wednesday with opening testimony to follow. George Pope of Baytown and Humble Oil worker is among those named.

Harris County Frank Briscoe Baytown New York Miron A. Love Carolyn Emb Carolyn Ann Lima Leslie Douglas Ashley Fred A. Tones Houston George C. Pope Elvinta Humble Oil and Refining Co Jack Knight Tones

Damaging Weather Forecast Affects Texas Region

LATE NEWS Tallahs AP Weather Bureau issued a forecast of damaging weather for Wednesday following severe disturbances Tuesday that caused an estimated 1 million dollars in Texas. The warned area spans about 4 miles on each side of a line from 30 miles northwest of Abilene to 30 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. Longview AP district court judge temporarily suspended Sheriff Noble Crawford from duty. Washington AP Under Secretary Bowles said President Kennedy is weighing Soviet Premier Khrushchev’s possible actions and the five then being “up to the President.”

R - Washington Chester Bowles Kenney Nikita Khrushchev Senate Foreign Relations Meeting

Freeway Wrong Way Smash Up Kills Two Men

A high speed two car collision on the Easton Freeway north of Houston Tuesday night killed two men, Woodrow Hoyle Wilson, 42, of Houston, and Luther Valentine Ray, 53, of Victoria, who were trapped in their wrecked vehicles and died instantly. Investigating officers noted no barrier separation between northbound and southbound lanes at the crash site.

Houston Easton Freeway Woodrow Hoyle Wilson Luther Valentine Ray Victoria Compact Corrie Toyom Bay

Kennedy Plans Latin American Aid During Ottawa Talks

Secretary of State Rusk urges withdrawal of all forces from troubled Laon and accuses Communists of ceasefire violations. President Kennedy meets Canadian PM Diefenbaker in Ottawa to outline U S expectations for neighborly help in protecting Latin America and resisting Communist designs. Tornadoes hail and wind lash Texas Panhandle and South Plains, with oilfield damage over a million dollars. Governor Price Daniel signals possible special sessions. Johnson signals U S stance to Thailand. Eichmann described in Jerusalem court as a Nazi operation sparkplug. Sherman Adams recalls Eisenhower era political highs. Kennedy and Johnson abroad together for the first time in years as Southeast Asia goodwill effort continues. A brief, rockthrowing fight erupts among rival juvenile gangs in San Antonio.

United States Kennedy Ottawa Johnson Southeast Asia

Berthe Rites Set Thursday

Berthe Edward Jackson Berthe 10 of 200 W Humble died at 5 15 am Wednesday in a Baytown hospital He was born Aug 19 1890 in Morales Tex and moved to Baytown in 1917 where he was a production foreman at Humble Oil Refining Co Baytown Refinery at retirement in 1985 He a member of First Christian Church of Baytown Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday at Paul U Lee Funeral Home Rev Earl Bissex officiating Burial in Forest Park Cemetery Survived by wife Mrs Sarah Jane Berthe two daughters Mrs Jane Dix and Mrs E H Sheffield five grandchildren and one ret grandchild one sister Mrs Lottie Clegg of Houston

Edward Jackson Berthe First Christian Church Forest Park Cemetery Sarah Jane Berthe Jane Dix E. H. Sheffield Baytown Lottie Clegg Houston

School Counselor Wins University of Houston Summer Scholarship

George Perkins, Cedar Bayou Junior High boys' counselor, was named one of 30 chosen from 300 applicants nationwide for a six week summer study at the University of Houston from June 5 to July 44. He holds a master's from UH 1951 and taught/coached at multiple Texas schools before joining Cedar Bayou five years ago.

George Perkins Cedar Bayou Junior High University of Houston United States Stet Phen F. Austin State College Cedar Bayou Perkins Horace Int Nit Raytown Ein LK Sears

Sam Houston President CV Graduation Speaker

Supt J C Schochler and Dr Harmon Lowman announce high school commencement plans at Channelwirs. Baccalaureate Sunday May 21 features Rev Kenneth Trent. valedictorian Kathryne Henry. salutatorian Lloyd Robertson to present diplomas. J W Tennison to award special boards. 130 junior high grads. sixth grade exercises May 24. American Legion awards announced.

They Hich Eles Mentalry Channelwirs J. C. Schochler Harmon Lowman Sam Houston State College Janice Holloway Ryn Henry Kenneth Trent Ov Rattey

Barbers Hill Graduation Set May 26

Barbers Hill High School plans graduation exercises at 8 pm Friday May 2 in the high school auditorium. Principal R C Hornburg will present diplomas and special awards. Carolyn Presmall is valedictorian Carlynne Leonard salutatorian. The program includes a sermon invocation by Rev J Carlin, benediction by Rev W W Grant, and music by the high school band.

Barbers Hill David G. Taylor Lamar State S College Beaumont Lele Beccalaumate Basses First Presbyterian Church of Jerseantors Trunn Old River Baptist Church Jjames Carlin Hirst Mont Belvieu Underwood R. C. Hornburg Carolyn Presmall Carlynne Leonard Saalate Tan Deities Fartust Assembly of Gut Carlin W. W. Grant First Baptist le Fe

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