October construction permits total over two million dollars
The October permits list 16 new dwellings and 02.0 in apartment starts plus commercial projects. Notable items include a $2.5 million total for commercial permits featuring a Humble Credit Union building and multiple daytime facilities. New homes range from $13,000 to $42,700 with multiple Kingsway and Crestway addresses. Repairs include fire damage fixes and space additions, with Baytown funeral homes and local businesses receiving permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
Brooks ‘Starett
106 Avenue L
Real Estate Co
Texas
Kingsway
Starett
Crestmont
Tiffany Homes
A. W. Costley
Fairway
Joe Ayler
Tom Stewart
Meadow
Frank Robeson
Superior
Riley Chambers
Barrett Station
H. C. Kilgore
Crestway
W. H. Shipp Ayler
Thelma Wilson
Massey
Earthman’s
W. Pearce
Paul A. Lee
W. Defee
Rhine vineyards glow as mysterious rat signals wine
Reports from ELTVILLE say a rat plague reappeared on Rhine River grape vines and growers cheer, interpreting the fungus as a sign of exceptional wine potential for the harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eltville
Germany
Rhine River
County Calls Procedures Ridiculous
Harris County Commissioners voiced disapproval of State Highway Commission procedures for right-of-way purchases and preliminary highway plans. They cited lack of accurate maps and unclear land use as reasons to oppose funding for a $300,000 Eastex Freeway bridge expansion. The court discussed attending a future Commission meeting to press for clearer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Black
Sun
Houston Bureau
Houston
Harris County Commissioners Court
State Highway Commission
Ise
Bill Elliott
W. Kyle Chapman
Harris County
EB. A
Squatty) Lyons
Jamie Bray
Austin
Chapman
Board backs policy on student extracurricular eligibility
A Channelview school board vote upheld a policy restricting student participation in extracurricular activities tied to courses. Trustees Lorfing Seal Smith Tate supported the policy, while Manley Parker Campbell opposed it. Superintendent Crenshaw initially favored abolition but then upheld the policy after reconsideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soni
National Honor Society
Marvin Lorfing
Billy Seal
Lindy Smith
Hershel ‘Tate
James B. Manley
Charlie E. Parker Jr
Joe ‘Frank Campbell
Crenshaw
Channelview
Cost of Living Rules Limit Oversight for Large Firms
The Cost of Living Council announced post freeze controls will rely on spot checks and citizen complaints for most businesses. Advance approval of price or wage hikes will be required only for the largest firms with $100 million or more in yearly sales, affecting 1,100 companies and 4,000 wage agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Rum
Field
Cost of Living Council
America
Pay Board
Price Commission
Attendance records mark gains across district schools
Sterling High School rose to a 93.88 attendance index and San Jacinto Elementary led with 96.87, while Pumphrey Elementary reached 96.77. Nettles notes the nine week period often shows best attendance and that higher daily averages boost state aid and student learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling High School
San Jacinto Elementary
Pumphrey Elementary
Nettles
Humble Credit Union Serves Wide Humble Network
Continued from page one Mrs Jack Langston of Crosby and J C Cook of Texas City note Humble Credit Union a 14000 member financial organization serving employees of Humble Oil and Refining Co Enjay Chemical Co Esso Research and Engineering Humble Marine Department Humble Production and related service stations and family members of employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Langston
Crosby
J. C. Cook
Texas City
Humble Credit Union
Humble Oil and Refining Co
iEnjay Chemical Co
Esso Research and Engineering
Humble Marine Department
iHumble Production
Humble
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S. Alexander
Tentonic
Scarborough
North Main
Decker Drive
NBC
Seere
Tunaway
Columbia Pictures
Sean Connery
Marcecat M, Heitmen
Anderson
Peter Fonda
Warren Oates
Verna Bloom
Alan Sharp
William Haysvard
Pango Company
John Wayne Hellwighiers
Jay le Soy Oh
Warren Beatty
Julie Christie
McCabe
Mrs. Miller
April Feldman
Technicolor
Panavision
Warner Bros
Seven Arts
Hell
Ray
A. I Co
William Sth
Tory Young
Michael Haynes
Peter Brown
Marvin Gaye
Michael Stearns
Kathy Baumann
Larry Bishop
Tom Laughlin
Billy Jack
Baltimore
John Dowdy
D-Tex
Justice Department
Dowdy
Londonderry
Northern Ireland
Santiago
Chile
Fidel Castro
Latin America
Sam
Rumsfeld
Iron Gate
Tron Gate
Reggie Roger
Bryants
Catfish
Medic Pharmacy
EM Roberts
Atr Hightower
Pig
Citizens OF Texas Savings & Loan
W. Texas
Hamburgire
Te 1200 Market ST
Baytown
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