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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1961

Page

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BAYTOWN COMMUNITY GROUPS SCHEDULE WEEK

A roundup of local meetings and events includes Gardners to meet at 9 30 am Wednesday in the Community House upstairs conference room Baytown Exes to show a Texas Tech football film at 7 30 pm Wednesday at the Community Building Veterans of Foreign Wars to meet 8 pm Tuesday at the VFW hall Decker Drive BAYTOWN Chapter 178 GMAA meets 7 pm Wednesday at Knights of Columbus Hall IRS rep at Barbers Hill High School auditorium 7 30 pm Wednesday on deducting hurricane Carla losses from income tax Twelve Baytown students named for fall term at Southwest Texas State College Scout Business Meet EAST HARRIS Boy Scout District annual meeting 7 pm Tuesday Community House Central Baptist Church Young Woman's Auxiliary officer installation dinner 6 30 pm Tuesday at Bob Holcomb's Beta Sigma Phi members to pick up Christmas wrapping paper 6 pm Tuesday Junior Optimist Club Building Paper to be sold within two weeks Study Club meets 2 20 pm Wednesday with Mrs S McCune 992 Rosewood Far through Wednesday with weather note and tides showing highs and lows</S:>

Internal Revenue Service Barbers Hill High School Beta Sigma Phi Junior Optimist Club Bay Lanes Market Street Road

Texas Batadiene Men Aid AEL Junior Achievement Program

A sketchy item notes Herman Davis describing Texas Batadiene men who will assist in the AEL Junior Achievement program. Shelly Turndell, seven months old, is pictured in her grandfather Dean Wilter Rundell’s office. W. G. Wileson leaves work to answer the phone. Bobby Allen earned Eagle Scout from Post 255 adviser Ian Lomgere Monday. Court of Honor postponed after the bureane. Etta Robertson, former nurse at Lillie Duke Hospital, celebrates her ith birthday while a patient at Lillie Duke.

Herman Davis Texas Batadiene AEL Shelly Turndell Dean Wilter Rundell Shelly W. G. Wileson Bobby Allen Ian Lomgere Etta Robertson Lillie Duke Hospital Lillie Duke Ray Chandler Dub Kovar Lakewood Danny Moyers R. H. Parry Norman Dolive Sam Alford Tennessee Clyde Spear Stirg Voc Hill Molinger Ca Fessan Porter Warren Buddy Maravits Katiiist John Hollami

School plans mapped for Travis Carver projects in 1962

October bids will be taken on Travis Elementary and Carver High projects. Twelve Travis classrooms cost about 180000, six Carver rooms 90000, gym 150000, cafeteria 15000, furniture 65000. Construction funded by a $500000 bond. location of cafeteria northeastern Carver site. optional covered walk bid separately.

Jim Boone Travis Lowell Lammers Carver Lee College Lammers Carver Elementary Carver High

Ford Co. Plants Hit By UAW Walkout

DETROIT AP The United Auto Workers struck Ford Motor Co as negotiators remained deadlocked on a contract. About 120,000 Ford hourly workers walked off in a nationwide action in observance of a 10 am strike deadline. The walkout marks Ford’s first general strike in 20 years amid ongoing marathon talks. Production rates and noneconomic issues remain unsettled. Company reports said day shifts were not yet affected.

Detroit United Auto Workers Ford Motor Co Ford UAW Umion Reuther

Three JA Companies Form For Students Tuesday

Seventy REL students have been chosen for the Junior Achievement program. Three area industries sponsor companies that will operate like major corporations with boards, stock sales at 51 cents a share, and open accounting. Each member must own at least one share and no more than five. profits, dividends, and liquidation proceeds are handled with stockholders in mind.

Robert E. Lee A. Liquida Iis Capital Indust REL Sill Deliber Ucts Humble Oil and Refining Co United Rubber Texas Buladiene and Chemical Corp Texas Batadiene Humble John Pullen Carl Clayton J. T. Hale Sam Caskey Butadinne

Elms Sworn In as School Board Member in Baytown

Roy Elms was officially installed Monday night as a member of the Baytown school district board for the second time. A long-time Baytown resident and former teacher, Elms previously served on the board 1926 to 1933 and has held roles with the Goose Creek and Baytown communities, including a stint in the oil field during the Depression era. He is described as a personnel man with ties to the rubber and chemical industries and with prior work at the Baytown plant of a local firm.

Roy Elms Elms Baytown Wustees Ed Rubber and Chemical Co Ant Robert E. Lees Goose Creek Houston Light

New Type SBA Disaster Loans Available Here

Ciliweng National Bank and Harris County Federal Savings and Loan Association qualify to process a new Type Small Business Administration disaster loan program with looser criteria than before. Citizens president Hugh Evhols Jr and Harris County Feds president Jack Wo Strickter have been in conference with W. B. Ratherts of Dallas.

Ciliweng National Bank Harris County Federal Savings and Loan Association Small Business Administration Hugh Evhols Jr Citizens Jack Wo Strickter Harris County Feds Wl W. BL

Three School Holidays Withdrawn During Carla Response

Three days designated as school district holidays will be used to make up days lost in Hurricane Carla. Oct 20 and Oct 27 will be school days with Oct 20 pending final board decision. A Business and Industry Education Bay visit remains on the schedule and a Monday after Master will be a regular day.

Houston

Sixteen Year Old Girl Hurt In Auto Wreck

A 16 year old girl from Kat Hoberts, Sandra Kay Wilkie, was injured in a collision on East Texas Avenue near Bayway Drive at 7 p.m. Monday. Her car, moving east, collided with a car driven by Mrs. Lillian Cox at the intersection. The report notes continuing concerns about loan programs and a separate case involving a local youth program.

Sandra Kay Wilkie Kat Hoberts Baytown Finance Bayway Drive East Texas Otter Deanne Wilkie East Texas Lillian Cox Joans E. Gull

Plans Set For Oct 16 UF Kickoff

Plans for the United Fund kickoff on October 16 are under way with a campaign drive starting October 18. Chaired by Lucky Kimong Jr. and assisted by a large list of division heads and volunteers from local organizations, the effort calls for coordinated fundraising across business, professional, and civic groups to support United Fund activities.

United Fond E. C Ucky Kiimong Jr WW. Jackson E. H. Oliver Avtown J. Robert Barnes Roy Elms United Rubber Max Nuttall Huber J. M. Bryan Industrial Tf Frank Goss J. S Bud) Blackburn Frank Thompson Chues L. Tillery Frias Ward Chris) Hansen Ivorge Gentry Shue Massey W. T. Jonesant George Walmsley Kenneth Ford Dent A. R. Padgett George Armer Albert Nelson A. J. Mason Humble Winfield A. Scott Marines Carlson Jim Sherwood George Barden Kiwanis George Wikoff Jaycees E. D. Williams Irene McGregor Pilot Club Cleon Easley West Kiwanis Chih Kadline Englert Roux Beavers RH. Pesty Lrmns Ted Lyman Rotary B. L. Warford Optimist Daniel Girard Highbanis Elaine Linder United Fund Ali Melinger Campaieny

Barbers Hill School Budget and Teacher Raises Announced

Barbers Hill School sets budget at 321062 with tax rate of 1.20, of which 1.10 funds maintenance and .10 debt service. Valuations rise from 19.125 million to 19.7 million due to state fund changes. Teachers receive raises under new state law. salary scales for bachelor and master degrees outlined by Superintendent Underwood.

Barbers. Hill School W. C Sword Gail Diastosian Underwood Barbers Hill Underwuel Sid

Clear Skies and Cooler Temperatures in Baytown

A cool front from the Panhandle brought lower Baytown temperatures after a Monday high of 79. Tuesday morning dropped to 48 with a 4 degree dip expected to continue into Wednesday. The U S Weather Bureau notes September temperatures may stay lower than July and August, with Southeast Texas seeing milder heat compared to prior weeks.

Baytown Panhandle U.S. Weather Bureau Horaton Orean Texas

Global and U S political names span a tense week

Federal reports requested on bank conditions by Sept 27. Defense orders 45 doctors 134 dentists 67 veterinarians. Kennedy meets defense chiefs amid military prep. U N debate over Mauritania Outer Mongolia seating. Irish tourists aided after losing workage. State banking chief Faulkner expects bank condition reports. De Gaulle criticized. Nixon linked to an alleged emissary. Kennedy to receive grand cross of Holy Sepulchre.

Defense Department

Population growth shifts outward in Houston area study

Houston Chamber of Commerce researchers release a Population and Housing Analysis showing rapid metro expansion away from central Houston. The 1960 census data cover 197 Harris County tracts, noting Baytown Deer Park Pasadena Bellaire South Houston and growth rates from 1950 to 1960, with Houston's youthfulness and density highlighted.

Fred Hartman Houston Houston Chamber A Commerce Houston Chamber of Commerce Research Department Howard N. Martin Harris County Baytown Deer Park Pasadena Bellaire South Houston United States

Doctors weigh urgent operation for Rayburn liver ailment

Dallas AP reports House Speaker Sam Rayburn faced possible immediate surgery as doctors studied tests at Saylor Hospital under Dr Robert Short Jr. Rayburn remained serious though not critical, heavily sedated, with sisters L A Thomas and Mrs Robert Barsley at bedside. Administrative aide John Holton said he expects to return to Washington when Congress reconvenes January 10.

Dallas Sam Rayburn Saylor Hospital Robert F. Short Jr Rayburn John Holton Washington L. A. Thomas Robert Barsley Bonham Congress

Off Site Stadium Costs in earmarked funds detailed

A Turner and Colls Consulting Engineers report to the Commissioners Court outlines off site improvements for Tellis County stadium. It notes 4 395 000 for water sewer drainage and six new streets Kirby Drive Fannin Street Greenbriar Drive Buffalo Speedway and the South Loop extension. Most funds come from drainage lines and bonds with the city of Houston expected to supply the rest. The court approved payment for preliminary work and reports.

Tellis County Commissioners Court Turner and Colls Consulting Wats, Bintensiang Imigor Boundiary Buffalo Speedway Cansuietsan Bkomae Burgary Houston Colle San Inistomers Cillie

No School Tax Aid To Storm Victims

No relief from 42961 school taxes to Brownycood ress and others who suffered imroperty cases during Harneane Covla.

Flood Control Bond Vote Sparks 1961 Tax Roll Debate

Officials voice that current law limits changing the 1961 tax rolls. January appraisals will set next year’s valuations, likely lowering taxes in some Tidewater areas. Public protests surfaced at a hearing as county commissioners and voters discussed issuing up to 7 million dollars in bonds to fund a flood control project without raising the county tax rate.

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Gardners Texas Exes Texas Tech Comeuticily Veterans OF Foreign Wars VFW Hall Decker Drive SMAA GMAA Knights of Columbus W. Main Southwest Texas State College Nancy Dailey Carol Dickerson Terry King George Martin Knierim Jr Mary Elizabeth Kubica Jerrie Lawrence Delbert Mangum Joyce Prichalsky Rey Mixon Sue Sanders Linda Stringer Richard Summers Jr East Harris Ben Thomas Central Baptist Church Young Woman's Auxiliary Bob Holcomb C. ¥. Lawdon Mes S. McCune Rosewood Penny Curtin Bert Hill Ford Co SBA Chamber of Commerce Gate Bay Repair Puller Clifton Adams Joe Joans. Horeczy William A. Bridges Knox Beavers Karl Opryshek Milton C. Kelley Citizens’ Vice Presi Us Dent Strickler Joan Richols Brownwood Echols Veterans Administration Brownwood- Lakewood Burnet School Our Kentedy U. N Mauritania Outer Mongolia Red China United Nations Shannon Ireland Angeles J. M. Faulkner Charles de Guulle Algeria Goodwin J. Knight Richard Nixon Nixon California Kennedy Order of the “Holy Sepulcure Bulletin Ferris Coutty Coummssiatiers Regiecet H. R Suaithrop Gigiuceh Serioul Ustees Ufferty Harris Cott Brive Bats Enin Honda
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