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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1962

Page

2

Baytown Moves Forward With Library, Housing and Repairs

Baytown officials plan the Sterling Municipal Library furnishings with 65 000 allotted for interior fittings, designed by Perkins and Jinx Dobbins, to be ready by June 28 with completion about 120 days later. Harris County funds bids for Sylvan Beach pavilion repairs and storm drainage extensions. state road work on Decker Drive paused due to funding. Downtown Baytown gains Tri City Pharmacy relocation. seven new home permits issued, totaling 120 895 for the week and 621 455 for May.

Baytown R LeFevre Hank Dan Biasick Perkins Sterling Municipal Park Street Library Graywood Addition Barkley Square Jinx Dobbins Devechles Houston Norman Dobbins LeFevre J. S Bud) Blackburn Fortressor Harris County Sylvan Beach Fhe Pavilion Armender Hayes Leroy Walter C. E. Parker James H. Timmons Wilks Brothers W. Main George ‘W. Ross

Monsoon Marines to join Thai units near tense border

World Today reports U S Marines prepare to join Thai army units in military maneuvers near Thailand's border with Communist forces. Terrorists threaten Paris police station but fail to cause damage as an alert officer hurls a plastic bomb aside. White House says Khrushchev received no message after 13 hours of talks with Salinger. Thunderstorms and high winds sweep wide areas amid forecasts of a warm, windy weekend in Texas.

U. S Thailand Paris White House Pierre Salinger Khrushchev Kennedy

Real Estate Leaders Highlight Realtor Week Goals

Ben H Ward Jr of Houston told Bay Area Board of Realtors members that a realtor's three responsibilities are dedication to the profession, civic contributions and board activity. The May luncheon kicked off National Realtor Week May 20 to 26 with plans for commemorative stamps and an oil painting for dignitaries and local schools.

Mike Clark Ben H. Ward Jr Fetty Houston Bay Area Board of Realtors Baytown Board of Realtors Ward C. H Charley) Bell Houston Board of Realtors Col Karl Springer Seahrook Hhairman Realtor Week Ray Harvey Shin’ Channel Post Office Department Ail Clayton Robert E. Lee la Porte Crosby Lee College

Barrett Station Man Injured In Car Crash

Barrett Station resident Alton Joseph Arceneaux, 4t, was admitted to San Jacinto Hospital at 1 15 am after a traffic accident in Barrett Station. He was a passenger in a car driven by Robert Earl Armstrong who was slightly injured yet refused treatment. No charges filed. Another early incident left four people slightly hurt when a car driven by Lawrence Per ran off Canal Street in Highlands and overturned.

Alton Joseph Arceneaux Barrett Station San Jacinto Hospital Glen Rosier Arcenedux Robert Earl Armstrong Cypress Street Armstrong Lawrence Per Lee McNair Canal Street J Highlands Rosemarie Stanley McNair Rosier

College girls take up pipe smoking trend at New Brunswick shop

In New Brunswick New Jersey college girls are embracing pipe smoking, a trend noted by the proprietor of a local smoke shop who reports growing interest among students and enthusiasts alike.

New Brunswick N.J

Mystery of The Mousetraps Hidden Murderer Revealed

London AP reports Agatha Christie's play The Mousetrap remains famous for its secret killer. Producer Peter Saunders notes a code prevents revealing the murderer. The show has run nearly ten years in November, with over a million viewers and eight cast roles across decades.

London Agatha Christie Peter Saunders Pele Sam Watkins Douglass Christie Peter Jhouses Pattie Bert Lal

Hospital Beat Admits List From Gulf Coast and San Jacinto

Hospital Beat notes multiple admissions at Gulf Coast and San Jacinto including Mrs Archi Dutton Mont Belview in Room 128 and Jim S Broomas at 407 Midway in Room 18. Also listed are William Griffith Baytown inRoom 124 Deborah Dunn Highlands in Room 203 and others with full names and addresses.

Gulf Coast Archie Dutton Mont Belview Jim S. Broomas Midway Wiliam Edwin Griffith Baytown Eugene E. Bailey Marrell David Rogers Chilton Drive William O'Brien Jr Duke Deborah Kay Dunn Highlands James Englert Main San Jacinto Jilton Saunders J. C. Saunders la Porte Bryan Atkins Ie B. J. Atkins Travis Rick VanDeventer Q. Holleman

Construction of Oil Tankers Indicates Modest Recovery

Houston report notes a slight rebound in oil tanker construction after a 1980 drop. British Petroleum cites 14.7 million tons in January, rising to 19.5 million tons by year end, with 1960s surplus easing. Liberia Panama and Honduras flags rise in fleet composition. US flag share remains around 57 percent, Britain slips.

Houston API British Petroleum Co British, Petroleum Nevtran United States Tha Britain

Alligator Encounter and Bay Fishing Report Maori Chronicle

Doug fed a hungry alligator near Trinity Bay to keep it calm and turned it away from salt water. Alligators are protected in Chambers County, so the two foot gator cannot be kept. The Trinity Bay fishing scene shows white bait flights and locals like Thompson, Todd, Broussard, and Stringer catching red fish and drums while boats prep bait wells and dredges.

Chambers County Doug Trinity River Trinity Bay W. B. (Blumer) Thompson Thompson J. D. Todd E. Gulf Ung Broussard Midway Todd Louis Stringer Capton Thomson Ernie Baugh Camelor Buoy Lost Reef Louis Capt Thompson Dhat Comer Fred Dittman A. J. Crawley Sodri Doug Crawley Lawl

Attorney Named In New Flareup for Cage Scandal

New York AP reports another flare in college basketball scandal as Jack Molinas, a former college and pro player, is arrested on a five count indictment alleging he masterminded a gambling ring fixing games across New York Chicago Pittsburgh and St Louis. Indictment cites payments to Bill Reed and involvement of 49 players across 18 states. Molinas posted 35,000 bail. no trial date set.

Smbus News Sradeu Jack Molinas Molinas New York Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Dist. Atty Frank S. Hogan Hogan Brooklyn Columbia National Basketball Association Fort Wayne Pistons William Dennis Bill) Reed Bowling Green Ohio Reed Parce North Carolina Collees Haran

Last Days Next Week For X Rays In Baytown

In Baytown 1962 chest checkup campaign ends Tuesday and Wednesday, sponsored by the Service League and Houston Harris County TB Association. A mobile X ray unit will operate 3 to 11 a m Tuesday at Market Street Post Office and 2 to 4 p m Tuesday at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital, then 9 a m to 5 p m Wednesday at First National Bank. The drive seeks TB, lung cancer and heart shadow detection and urges annual chest X rays for all, with health certificates requiring X rays for food handlers.

Baytown Service League Houston - Harris County TB Association Market Street San Jacinto Memorial Hospital First “National Bank E. H. Oliver Service League Projects Chattel Man

All Fall Down at Brunson in four day run

The film based on James Leo Herlihy’s novel opens Sunday at the Brunson for a four day run. Eva Marie Saint and Karl Malden star with Warren Beatty, Angela Lansbury, and Brandon de Wilde. Script by William Inge. directed by Vincent J. Donegan. Located scenes in Key West and Ohio, exploring a midwestern Willart family.

Warren Beatty Eva Marie Saint Beatty Miss Saint James Leo Terlihy Karl Malden Angela Lansbury Brandon deWilde the Brunson James Leo Herlihy William Inge Warren Beaty Vivien ‘Leigh Brandon de Wilde Malden Willart Ry Berry Beaty Hig Clinton deWilde Toledo Berry

FCC Receives Two Radio Station Applications from Texas

The Federal Communications Commission has two Texas applications on file for new stations. Midland-Goldsonics Inc led by Robert Goldsborough seeks a daytime standard FM station from Fatts, while Lake Jackson Electronics Co headed by James A. Hairgrove applies for an FM outlet at 92.3 megahertz.

Midland Gold Sonics Inc Robert Goldsborough Odessa Fatts Lake Jackson Texas Audio Electronics Co James A. Hairgrove Megecycles

Bayshore Savings plans new building in La Porte

Bayshore Savings and Loan Association marks its fifth anniversary in La Porte with plans for a new $1 million two phase building on Highway 146 at Avenue J. A six story office tower may follow, with total project cost about $1 million and deposits rising from $220,000 at opening to about $25 million now. A teen jam session at Goose Creek Country Club is also noted.

Bayshore Savings and Loan Association la Porte Highway 146 Avenue J Robert A. White Jamit Yotal White Bayshore Savings and Loan la Porte - Bayshore Pterson the Echoes Goose Creek Country Club Jed

Baccalaureate Exercises Set At Barbers Hill High

Barbers Hill High School will host Sunday night baccalaureate at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. The program features a recessional Pomp and Circumstance and Marches of Peace by the REL Choir. Speakers include Rev Don Pevey and Rev J P Horton with various musical selections and benediction.

Richard Rawley REL George H. Gentry John Paul Cater Barbers Hill High School Don Pevey Bellaire Methodist Church Houston Jack Fikes James Farmer Mont Belvieu

Cub Meeting Highlights Honor Cub Award Presentation

The May Unit Meeting for Pack and Troop 68 at Roseland Park Pavilion featured the Honor Cub Award to Charles Pursley. Scouts sang America the Beautiful as Mark Mitchell led the flag salute and pledge, with George David Barnett giving the invocation. Prizes were handed to Scout Circus ticket sellers. Mike Smoke earned his Bobcat vestiture. Awards honored long-time service for Steve Laird and David Requemore, while chemistry demonstrations and symphonette duets highlighted the program. Den 1 received handwork and attendance ribbons, and Unit 64 will begin swimming instruction at Roseland Park Pool on June 2 under Vernon Pursley.

Roseland Park Pavilion Charles Pursley Vernon Pursley Kenneth Badge Mark Mitchell George David Barnett Mike Smoke Mack Stone Steve Laird David Requemore Frank Laird Charles Coleman Terry Scarborough Tim Corley Sonnenberg Dens 2 Michael Raw C. F. Insram Den 1 Den Unit 64 Roseland Park Pool Pack 68 Unit 68 Council Malcolm Johnston Daryl Mitchell Homer Ballentine David Roquemore Roseland Pavilion el Rancho Cima San Marcos Webelos Trey Ingram Allen Caruthers Mavin Martin Philip Schaffer

Channelview Hospital Admittances and Dismissals List

Channelview Hospital reports admitted patients from Houston area including Mrs Billy Boultinghouse Jerry Starrett Jeli Wilk slara Trotter Sr Dennis Wayne McDaniel Ricky Jones Nancy Harvey Paine C J McDonald Norma McCoy Pauline Coleman Huffman and dismissed: Billy Earl Foster Jame Sherman Alva Childs Clyde Roy Pandora Evans Karen Fra zar Crossy Ray Churtz James George Jr Lillian 3weng Ruth Morse all tied to Channelview.

Tidelands Hosppital Billy Boultinghouse Jerry Starrett Channelview Jeli Wilkslara Trotter Sr Dennis Wayne McDaniel Ricky Jones Nancy Harvey Paine C. J. McDonald Norma McCoy Houston Pauline Coleman Huffman Billy Earl Foster Jame Sherman Alva Childs Clyde Roy Pandora Evans Karen Frazar Crossy Ray Churtz James George Jr

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