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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1971
Page
2
Updated noon quotes issued by Citizens National Bank and Underwood Neuhaus and Co show current stock levels and values. Listings include variable prices and brief notes on market activity for the trading day.
At Crosby High School now used as an annex, a speaker urged expanding offerings beyond vocational agriculture. Students performed Bridge Over Troubled Waters and displayed a motto wishing serenity, courage, and wisdom to accept and change what can be.
AYTOWN SCHOOL District accepts in district transfer requests until June 25. Use the form to request a transfer for your child and submit to the requested school's principal. You will be notified after June 25 if granted. If denied, another option to choose a less crowded school will be provided. Additional forms available at principals' offices.
The House redistricting plan by Speaker Gus Mutscher pits the so called dirty 30 against him with many paired against fellow incumbents. Daniel says he and others will offer a substitute. Hale protests splitting Nueces. The plan, drawn under Delwin Jones, prompts fear among liberal and Republican incumbents across Dallas, Houston, and Fort Worth, with at least 18 Harris County members backing another plan.
A six week marketing management course will run two nights weekly during the first summer term at Lee College. Bob Spencer will teach on customer behavior promotion distribution pricing and marketing management. Registration opens June 1 for credit students and June 2 for self improvement. initial session is June 2 at 6 45 p m with two-night choice for sessions. Memorial Day closure May 31. For details call 427 5611 extension 314 or 320.
Firefighters from Houston Pasadena La Porte Lomax Seabrook Deer Park Shoreacres Baytown Humble Oil refinery Genoa Nassau Bay fought a large blast at the Oxirane unit at the Bayport complex. The fire, felt for miles across the Houston Ship Channel, left cause undetermined Thursday morning while the plant unit was shut down and workers assessed damage.
The plan would shift about 15 000 southern Galveston County residents onto the island, merge them with Chambers and Hardin counties and add roughly 21 000 Jefferson County residents, potentially giving Harris County representatives seven or more seats. Baytown’s Joe Allen will study the plan before voting. Debate is slated for late Thursday and is expected to be bitter as about 20 House members risk political futures. Rep Tom Craddick of Midland plans to take the bill to court, paired with Rep rant Jones of Abilene.
Baytown area veterans from VFW Post No 912 will attend Memorial Day ceremonies in Houston as most employees in the Baytown refinery and nearby industries take the holiday. Jim French of the post commented on the observance plans.
Dennis Kender, 27, of 307 W Francis, suffered burns while burning trash and grass with a flame thrower on Park Street. Hose broke, causing a mash incident. He was treated in good condition at Gulf Coast Hospital. Fire Marshal Taylor investigated. A Baytown Ambulance crew took him to hospital. A separate crash at Park and Memorial involving a fire truck led to minor damages. driver Joe Hranak received a ticket for an improper turn.
At 2 19 a m a pickup left Garth Road and traveled 175 feet in a ditch striking a culvert and launching into the air. It landed on an unoccupied parked car then bounced and hit a utility pole before stopping. Injured were Jack Laver and wife and Darcy Lynn Laver 16 of 418 W Archer. They were taken to Gulf Coast Hospital. Mrs Laver faces negligent collision and no license charges. The parked car belonged to R W Williamson of 3200 Garth Road. Utility pole damage valued at 300 dollars. Also noted: Grover Cleveland was the only president to marry in the White House marrying Frances Folsom on June 2 1886.
Crawford, member of Grace Methodist Church, receives the George Perkins Memorial Award in memory of the late St. George Perkins, a Baytown student athlete and son of Mr. and Mrs. George Perkins. Perkins works as a counselor at Baytown Junior School. His father is a retired Humble Oil employee now a metal inspector, and his mother is a homemaker. The Kingfins Dive Club meets Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church recreation room, with Kitty Young of Gulf Coast Divers presenting a Cozumel trip film report.
Five free puppies seek homes aged six weeks each. Interested buyers should call 422-9120 to inquire and arrange adoption. Do not include uncertain details.
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