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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1977

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Legion Posts Schedule Memorial Day Service Plans

Legion Post 322 and AMERICAN LEGION Post 223 meet Thursday at 6 30 PM in the Community Building main topic is Memorial Day service REL Practice and Robert E Lee Baccalaureate practice set for 15 weeks Thursday in school auditorium Kiwis Club Baytown meet Thursday at holiday fan Troop 142 Boy Scout Court of Honor Wednesday 7 PM in Knights of Columbus Hall covered dish supper before the ceremonies Gary Wayne Smith graduates from Tulane Law School in New Orleans

Legion Post American Legion Post Robert B. Lee Sehoail Baytown San Jacinto Knights of Columbus

Lee College opens first summer session registrations

Permits to register for the summer session are available at the admissions and records office. Registration is at 10 a.m. May 31. Classes begin June 1 and run through July 7. Information lists 50 courses available for the term.

Lee College

Airport Study Grant Okayed By Council

Baytown City Council approved a planning grant with the Federal Aviation Administration for a $90 million airport study. The master plan will cover site choices, airport layout, land use, terminals, schedules, and aerial height restoration maps with future development. Public hearing and environmental considerations will guide final site selection.

Baytown Nifty Willian N. Dale Elizabeth’ Wilbanks Houston Airports District FAA Tom Gentry Eratain Humphrey Busch Hutchison Pansion Clude Harris County Dale Jim Sanders Tirect Goose Creek U's Ronge Raymond Brenda Harper June Bobby Clive Kelley Henry Torres Benjie Young

Baytown Weather Forecast With Warmth and Showers Possible

Partly cloudy to Thursday with a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers in the Baytown area. Warm temperatures with highs around mid eighties and lows in the lower forties to mid forties. sunrise Thursday at 6 28 a m. Tides weak with standard sunrise and sunset times listed.

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No Traffic Deaths in Baytown So Far This Year

Baytown reports no traffic deaths this year, a contrast to the prior year, while total accidents reach 715 with 190 injuries through April. STEP enforcement yielded 969 citations last month and 764 by end of April, with speeding violations dominating.

WANDA ARTON Bill Cornelius Baytown Citizens Safety Council Cornelius Newby’s Nix Commelina Baytown Bayway Drive Wight

Rites Set For Mother Of Sun s General Manager

Graveside services for Mrs. Sara M. Wadley of Houston mother of Sun general manager John A Wadley will be held Thursday morning at City Cemetery under direction of Bracey Welch Martin Funeral Home in Nashville Tenn Mrs Wadley died Monday night in a Houston hospital She is survived by her Baytown son another son Thomas M Wadley of Houston and Mrs Margaret H McCutchen of Nashville Six grandchildren also survive

Sara M. Wadley Houston Sun John A. Wadley City Cemetery lBracey-Welch Martin Funeral Home Nashville

Jury to Decide if Capital Murder Case Reaches Deliberation

The defense rested without calling witnesses in Vernon McManus capital murder trial tied to alleged murder-for-hire of Paul and Mary Cantrell. Judge McMaster may allow jury deliberations to begin soon if no further testimony is offered, with verdicts possible on murder and degree.

Lynn Hughes Houston Vernon Materested McManus Paul Mary Cantrell Baytown McMaster Carrey

Exxon Sets Shareholders Meeting in Houston

Exxon Corp. will hold its annual meeting at Houston Music Hall at 9 30 a.m. with Clifton C. Garvin Jr. presiding. Shareholders from Harris County form the largest concentration and bus transport for annuitants is provided by Citizens National Bank. Directors will be elected and resolutions considered.

Houston Spj Exxon Houston Music Hall Bagby Harris County Clifton C. Garvin Jr Exxon Corp Citizens National Bank

Letter Informs Candidates State Overrules Crosby Bid In Recount

Muriel Scott reports Mark White's office rejected a bid for a recount of Crosby School Board election. The secretary of state found errors not shown in the request and concluded recounts would not alter outcomes. The letter details alleged irregularities in Precinct 7 and 2B and notes the required timing for a recount request.

Crosby Muriel Scott Mark White Crosby (Sp Texas Secretary of State Crosby School Board Dwight Judge Lolly Johnson Tex Dwayne Mitchell John Chip Holt Holt Iniaald Ethan

Hill School Bond Vote Approved for 3 985 000 Expansion

Hill school trustees canvassed votes on the May 14 bond election approving a 3.985 million bond issue to expand the school plant. The board adopted an ordinance to issue and sell bonds to fund the expansion, with about 1,450 qualified voters expected at the high school level. New teachers were requested across levels and staff changes included resignations and hires for the coming year.

Hill Street residents discuss HUD grant spending plan

Hill Street residents met with city representatives in Mt Ban Dee Secree to review spending nearly 960 000 of a HUD grant part of a 910 000 city award for water sewer service housing rehabilitation on Pablo Street A 16 000 contract for contraction of a free sewer connections program was signed Mayor Sam Goss warned against cutting funds saying homes without indoor bathrooms are priorities Norris Thomas noted about four such houses and costs could reach up to See Hill Page 2 4

Vernaci Malehie Falkenbrert Angel Sam Gots Assembly Norris ‘Thomas

World Five Ar Wives Washington President Caldane News

Washington reports muddled text about a president and Congress today. A proposal to create a Department of Energy is mentioned, with references to government committees and cabinet changes amid uncertain legislative action.

Unclear local recap sparks mixed memories in Baytown

Fragmentary reminiscence references several locals including Harry, Ferguson, Morgan, Davis, Charles Jeden, Nelson Jones, Carl Retatle Sr, Rex Baker and others. The text hints at past disputes and unresolved complaints, noting a shift toward a brighter, more pleasant outcome as memories settle.

Baytown Harry Fergesos Morgan, Davis Charles Jeden Nelson Jones Carl Retatle Sr Amd Rex Baker Memoriea

Surface Water Plant Cost Estimates Due

Surface Water Plant cost estimates are due as Baytown area officials plan a preliminary engineering review. Lockwood Andrews & Noggin will present new figures for the surface water treatment system at the authority board meeting. Proceeds from the initial bond sale will finance tests, engineering, and land requisition for the site, with negotiations ongoing for a purchase. The 9:40 p.m. meeting at City Hall will consider authority checks and signer authorization for the general manager and board officers.

Baytown Area Water Authority Houston Lockwood Andrews Ind Newnam Texas Commerce Bank Qty Fritz Lanham Sun Citimeta National Beak and Treat Co Lanham Board Iran Selong City Hall Ign Robert L. Gillette Joe, Burriet Peter” ‘Buen

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