Sun Spots and Open House Highlight Baytown News
Commencement details for Centenary College Choir member Catherine Walsh and Lee College list spring concerts and campus events. Local weather, coupons, traffic notes, and several community notices accompany reports on minor injuries, open house for retiring Highlands teacher, a fire at Jones Road, memorial services for veterans, and civic club invite.
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Catherine Walsh
D. C. Walsh
Tre
Baytown
Centenary College
Sof Shreveport
Hodges Gardens
Shreveport
Candidate’s correction noted in local Sun Spots report
The article clarifies that Nemesio Gerald Esquivel, a University of Texas Dental Branch candidate, was misidentified as Nem esio Gerald in Thursday’s Sun Spots. It notes local activity around the Blanset Ranch, council meetings, and residents like Mrs. Parker and Mayor Liggett amid town happenings.
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Nemesio Gerald Esquivel
University of Texas Dental
Houston
Nemesio Gerald
Clem Kovar
Blansett Ranch
West Lobit
Sarge
R.L. Parker
Lee Liggett
Seaborn Crayey
Robert Barnes
Acie
Dresy
B. B. Williams
J. B. le Seve
Clinton
University of Texas
Bob Forche
Ween Miller
Resident 38 Years Dies Rites Sunday
Hollis Brown 38 of Baytown died at 3 15 a m Friday in a hospital after retiring from Humble Oil Baytown Refinery maintenance. World War II veteran survived by widow Alva Lee Brown four daughters two sisters nine grandchildren and other relatives. services set for 2 p m Sunday at Earthman Chapel Cedar Bayou Baptist Church pastor Rev E R Burns to officiate burial Memory Gardens.
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Earthman Chapel
Hollis Brown
I Baytown
Baytown
Humble Oil_and Refining Co
Humble
MERCY
Alva Lee Brown
Mere Wilkins i
Marilyn Evans
Channelview
Jane. Stephens
Barbara’ Little
Unidentified Man Killed In Highway 73 Crash
An unidentified man died in a car crash on Old and Lost River Bridge on Highway 73 in Chambers County at 11 30 Friday. Sheriff Louis Otter's office in Anahese said it had no further information when contacted shortly before noon. The man appeared to have been killed in his car and transported to an unspecified location.
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Chambers County
Louis Otter
Anahese Sald i
Mall
Khrushchev Says Soviet Photos Toned Cuba Space Talks
Former U S senator William Benton quoted Khrushchev suggesting Soviet spacemen may photograph U S military sites and the two powers might exchange images. He described Cuba photo prospects from outer space to avert crises, while noting continued U S reconnaissance flights over Cuba. Khrushchev spoke in Moscow after Benton met in Paris as U N envoy.
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Paris
U.S
Khrushchev
William Benton
Connecticut
Johnson
Benton
United States
Soviet Union
Cuba
Caribbean
Kremlin
U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Washington
Karushchev
South
Viet Nam
America
W. Averell Harriman
J. William Fulbright, DeArk
Plinr
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Russia
Moscow
Soviet-American Friendship Society
Gnesco
Community Chest Buys Land For Headquarters
Baytown Community Chest purchases a 75 by 109 foot lot at Republic and Gaillard from Mrs Matilda Peters for 3500 dollars. Four blocks from West Texas Avenue the site is intended to serve community needs though no building plans exist yet. Architect Lowell Lammers donates time and further details will be announced.
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Baytown
Community Chest
Republic and Gaillard
Matilda Peters
West Texas Avenue
Chest
J. Bryan Stratton
Lowell Lammers
Humble
Lakewood Adopts Proposed Four Digit Address System
Lakewood Civic Association and Bay Town City Council discussed a proposed house numbering update. The plan would extend Brownwood Wooster area to four digits with Main Street and Gen ne Avenue as pivotal points. Affected streets include Burnet Foster changes, and the city plans future street improvements and bond support. Regular health inspections continue at the epe farm. New directors and officers were named for local groups, with more to be announced next week.
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Lakewood Civic Association
Jim Knilsen
Lakewood Group
Baytown
Fritz Lanham
Lakewood Citters
Dan Mundinger
Kniffen
Lakewood
Brownwood - Wooster
Main Street
Genne Avenue
Lanham
Leo Frost
Coumcil
Lee Lig Selt
Seaborn Cravey
J. Robert Barnes
City’ Building Department
Lake [Wood
Burnet Street
Wooster
Foster Street
Kniften
Buel
Lakewood - Brownwood - Wooster
Bayway Drive
Ger
Shel Lakewood Group
A. A. Aikley
F. M. Handley
Mervin Rosenbaum
D. C. Sywalmry
Ted Brister
Greg Davis
Cleon Easley
Lakewood Best Club
M. L. Riddick
John
Seligman
al Wstsan
City Plans Dump Fee Schedule Changes in Baytown
The Baytown city council approved drafting an ordinance to charge private and commercial vehicles for garbage disposal at Ferry Road landfill. Fees vary by vehicle size and location, with projected daily net gain of about $90 to cover collection costs. A poll will test annexed-area interest in city pickup service, via water bill ballots to all residents.
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Baytown
Ferry Road
Fritz Lanham
Lanham
City of Houston
Floyd Adrox
Houston
Dave Clark
Brownwood
Lakewood
Wooster
Clark
Council
B. B. Williams
Williams
City Building and Electrical Inspector
Triple Threat Mom Returns to Teaching After BA Degree
Elaine Kirkland, longtime Baytown parent and Sunday School teacher, earns a Bachelor’s in Telementary Education and will teach third grade at Deer Park to fulfill a long-held dream. She balanced bus driving, church work, and family life while attending Lee College and the University of Houston, with strong family support from husband Cecil and their three children. Larry Kirkland receives his diploma from Robert E. Lee High School the same night.
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Lee
LEE College
Church
Houston
Wanda Orton
Larry Kirkland
Robert E. Lee High School
Elaine Hirkland
University of Houston
Deer Park
Central Baptist Church
Cecil
Baytown
Hooston
Cedar Bayou
Elaine Kirkland
Anson Jones Parent-Teachers Association
Elaine Dickerson
Lfelong
Bastown
Robeert E. Lee High School
Larry
Kirklands
Jo Ann
John William
Gander Football Tea Rel
City votes fund to study sewage plant north of Baytown
The Baytown City Council approved a $2,000 expenditure Thursday night for a detailed study of a proposed sewage treatment plant to serve the area north of Baytown. Bernard Johnson Engineers, Inc. will conduct the study to support a federal grant application and permit requests. The plan covers site selection, costs, schedule, and environmental details, with future expansion and population projections. The council also approved a tie in for J.C. Holloway to connect to city water facilities, requiring a 6 inch main and hydrants along Massey Tompkins and Cedar Bayou Crosby Roads, plus a 2 inch line along Nardin Road.
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Baytown
Bernard Johnson Engineers, Inc
Jerry Dietrich
Bob Anderson
Tion
State Water Pollution Control Agency
J.C. Hollows
Massey Tomkins
Halloway
Massey Tompkins and
Hardin Roads
Holloway
Nardin Road
Cedar-| ‘Bayou-Crosby
Lowell
Lammers
Ramer
Young Republicans Offer Roof Fix Sparks Family Clash
AUTAUGAVILLE Ala AP the Charlie Cutlers tenants on Mrs Lyndon B Johnson s farm spurned a Young Republicans offer to repair their leaky roof Cutler says fixing only the roof is not enough he wants a full upgrade including new foundation bannisters imitation brick siding and a porch Overseer Wallace Canterbury says he will back the Cutlers decision and notes the job would need about 50 in tin and 1000 feet of lumber.
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Autaugaville
Ala
Charlie Cutlers
Lyndon B. ‘Johnson
Cutler
Revel Bannisters
Alabama
Wallace Canterbury
Johnson
Cards Endorse Baker for Congress in Baytown Runoff
Postcards endorsing Robert W. Baker for Congress are available at The Baytown Sun office. Supporters, including Baker’s fellow Baytonians, are urged to pick up cards and mail them to friends. Baker faces incumbent Joe Pool in the June 6 runoff.
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Robert W. Baker
Texas
Baytown
Majority Of Trustees Are For Action
Trustees weigh integration steps as Lee College already integrated. A majority favors an integration plan with a fall start possibility for junior and senior high schools. Board President A Roy Stark and Karl Opryshek express support. Ben Shirey and Dr Victory want more study before a public statement. Superintendent Gentry to recommend integrating summer schools. plan may hinge on fall action.
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Preston Pendergrass
Lee College
Seaions
Karl Opryshek
A. Roy (von) Stark
Joe Horeczy
Boyd Hill
Knox Beavers
Ben Shirey
4. D. Victory
Opryshek
Stark
Robert E. Lee High School
George
Gentry
Carver High School
Lee College Loan Fund Seeks $10,000 Target by July 31
Roy Comeaux, president of the Lee College Loan Fund, urged the Boxtown Kiwanis Club to help reach a $10,000 goal by July 31. He reported $4,000 already raised and seven loan applicants seeking funds for the next two years. All students eligible with dean endorsement. fund seeks broad student outreach.
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Lee College Communi
Roy Comeaux
Boxtown Kiwanis Club
Comeaux
Cotlege
Kiwanis Club Flor
BW. Deeley
Curt Ball
Don Matthews
Percy Fasle
Fred Hartman
West
Kiwanis Club
Jer Smith
Cleon Easley
Linn Seamans
O. L. Ci
Billy Eaves
Pasadena bond fees paid to attorneys revealed in court
An official for Merrill Lynch testified in a Harris County court inquiry that the firm paid about 2 6 00 in attorney fees over nine years as part of bond issues for Pasadena. The fees were allegedly one percent for attorneys designated by the mayor, with the names and services of the lawyers opaque. The inquiry, led by Justice of the Peace D F Th anpeon, resumes Monday as testimony continues about Pasadena governance and bond sales in the suburban city.
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Houston
Pasadena
Perry McPherson
Dallas
Meri
Harris County
Justice “of the Peace
D. F. Thanpeon
Pere Road
Cisde Gary
Comner Whitaker
James L. Brammer
McPherson
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Charles Schikman
John Killough
Soety of Professional Engineers
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Robert E. Los
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W. R. Jones
TSE
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C. G. Killough
REL Auditorium
the Sun
Baytown Merchants
Galveston
Isaac Daniel Overand
J Jones Road
Highlands
Crosby- Lynchburg
Market Street
Overand
James Donavan Barnett
Crosby
Maude Burwell Ford
Highlands Elementary School
Alsey W. Newton Jr
Avondale
Newton
Highlands Fire Highlands Fire Department
Maryantonini
Jones
Ter
Robert R. Tuck
Little Arlington Cemetery
Cedar Baston
Stown
U. S
Citizens National Complete Trust Services
Blaine Kirkland Mather
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