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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1965
Page
1
Local Baytown notices list a Sun Spots Barbecue event at Cedar Bayou and a Houston chapter gathering, plus a San Jacinto Museum hours, garden club program, radio program, city picnic, PTA carnival, junior high parent meeting, Eagle rank news, cake sale at TSEA, poll tax discussion, and a Christian women’s garage sale with event details and contact names. The items reflect community calendar activity across churches, clubs, schools, and city services.
The forecast shows clearing skies and cooler air as a high of 97 degrees is expected Friday. Thursday’s high was noted at a lower value, indicating a cool front moving in.
A garbled report notes Paula Cantrell receiving tea for her sixteenth birthday amid fragmented mentions of people including Vicki Durham and Carolyn Ramsey, with references to Baytown Genealogical Club and Grover Edge from the Texas Conservation Federation, in a weathered Sun page snippet.
AP dispatch notes Arthur balng, federal reserve minister candidate, contends a field in northern Alberta is the strongest yet. Analysts cite potential of six to seven billion barrels in reserve. The report references political maneuvering amid Alberta oil prospects and federal race developments.
Fidel Castro announced Cuba would open exit gates completely and allow anyone on the island to leave for exile. He urged the United States to pursue the matter through diplomatic channels and offered two free daily flights to move Cubans to the United States, likely Miami, for those seeking refuge.
The Robert E. Lee Band twirlers will perform a dance routine during Friday night halftime at the Pasadena game. Special costumes include derby hats and red ties. Cast features Debbe Sarver and Susan Knox among others. the senior band will provide field routines and a number of difficult company drills for the performance.
The report notes ER&E has reached 25 percent of its United Fund quota with district leaders listing sections and campaign groups. Officials describe a broad Baytown refinery drive with coordinators like Ward and Connor, aiming for strong opening day participation and steady progress toward the goal.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Lee Horton of Baytown will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in Harthryar Chapel with Rev. Ter ran officiating. Burial follows at San Jacinto Memorial Park. Mrs. Horton died Thursday after 30 years in the area leaving a daughter Mrs. E F Roth of Baytown, three sisters Mrs. Sam Vincent, Mrs. Ludie Young and Mrs. O L Woods Sr all of Baytown, a brother Lised Dickerson of Seabrook and ten grandchildren Randall Roth and Janis Roth of Baytown.
Congressman John Dowdy of Athens will address the American Legion Lth district meet in Baytown October 5 to 10, with other speakers including Chivten Mann and Ferguson. About 26 attendees are expected as the district, covering 18 posts from Tam wl to Merwat County Line, gathers at the Tower restaurant for entertainment, meals, and a theater presentation. Mavor bern Cravey will give the welcoming address for the first session at 2 p.m. on October 9.
William Albert Massey father of City Councilman Clem Massey died at 4 15 pm Thursday after brief illness in a Baytown nursing home. Funeral services set for 1 0 am Saturday at Marland Memorial Funeral Home Conroe with Rev. G Lloyd officiating. Burial in Memorial Gardens, Conroe. Survived by children Dan Massey Corpus Christi and Clem Massey Baytown a brother A C Massey Pasadena a sister Erin Por also survivors in. Referred to charter member of St Pauls Methodist Church Conte.
A political computer development is announced as lawmakers confront reapportionment disputes within state legislatures and congressional districts. The news highlights potential shifts in district lines and legislative power based on new computing tools.
The lineups list players by position and jersey numbers for two defensive formations. For Gander defense and Lexan defense, rosters include seniors Pullen Morrison Roscoe Zierein Hendricks Herrera Williams Hobby McAres Martinez Marsh Acosta Finer and others, with juniors Mitchell Teague Phillips Hogstrom Wilson Barnes Varga Durret Staltz plus support players in varied roles.
Robert E Lee Ganders travel to Pasadena to meet the San Rayburn Texdans at 7 30 p m in a showdown labeled the toughest foe they have faced this season with 21 returning regulars and a state ranking of number four The Ganders contend with injuries and lineup changes including Marsh Morrison Barringer and Plagens shaping the starting unit as coach James McNeil aims to keep REL in contention at a crucial late season stretch.
The Texas National Guard faces changes as the Third Brigade is eyed for maximum readiness. Houston’s 2nd Battalion unit awaits confirmation, Pasadena’s 49th Armored Division element not affected. Baytown unit also unaffected. Amarillo and other reserves face disbandment or reassignment under McNamara plan.
Absentee voting for Crosby Water District finance measures opens Monday with ballots at Ramsey Chevrolet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Voters must be bona fide residents of Crosby and meet standard qualifications. The district plans no new connection fee, but charges existing rates for water usage tiers.
Indonesian Defense Minister Abdul Maris and President Sukarno are reported safe after a coup led by Lt. Col. Untung, with his revolutionary council claiming control. Malaysian radio and U.S. intelligence note arrests of several generals, while Sukarno’s government denies a successful overthrow. Observers anticipate Communist influence rising amid political turmoil in Indonesia.
A survey shows over 60 percent of department store sales occur after 430 pm and 40 percent of major stores stay open six nights weekly. The Sun Classifieds offer around the clock shopping with ads and cancellations due by 5 pm tomorrow. Call GR2-8323 for details.
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