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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1961

Page

2

Round up of various Houston area crimes and incidents

A batch of brief items reports Darrell Carolton, 25, Houston, charged with criminal assault on an 11 year old, pistol whipped. Leonard Hendrix and others facing theft by false pretenses near Navasia Grimes County for 250 each. Other notes include bus drivers dying in separate incidents in Oklahoma, a Houston banker dying before installation, Western Electric strike over seniority, Court of Criminal Appeals upholding life sentences for two teenagers, and Baylor revival call amid bookstore smoking concerns at Baylor University in Waco.

Darrell Eugene Carolton Houston Vicfim Ientifiry Carlton

Social Security Interviews Expanded in Baytown Schedule

Fred C. Rogers announced a Baytown outreach at the Federal Building on Defeo from 9:30 to 2:30 on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday each week on an experimental basis. The change to eligibility at 62 has increased workload and up to 60 people seek information daily. Henry P. Webb leads the office. unscheduled visitors were urged to come Wednesdays to conduct business.

Fred C. Rogers Houston Social Security Administration Baytown Federal Defeo Henry P. Webb Rzed Webb

IRS to explain deductions on Carla hurricane losses

Gulf Coast IRS representatives will hold public meetings in affected areas to explain how property damages from hurricane Carla may be deducted on 1961 tax returns. Bertrand J. Harding, deputy commissioner, urged taxpayers to know details before claiming deductions and noted cooperation in voluntary collections. A table of approved deductions for taxpayers who itemize will be prepared and available at the meeting.

Houston Gulf Coast Internal Revenue Service Carla Bertrand J. Harding Washington, D. C Harding IRS Texhart

Contractors Should Remove Own Refuse After Hurricane Carla

City Manager J. B. Le Favre urged homeowners and contractors to remove debris from house repairs after Hurricane Carla. Contractors piling debris on curbs slow city crews. homeowners may be charged for dumping if the trash is left for city collection.

J. B. LeFavre LeFevre

St Marks Men To See Shaffer's Europe Film

St Mark's group plans a showing of Shaffer's Europe film with local interest. The event highlights campus arts and aims to engage students in European cinema.

St. Mark’s Men Shaffer Europe

Kovar Plans Cotor TV Installations For Series

Local reports indicate Kovar will install Cotor television units for a forthcoming series. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but reference to an agenda, a tower location dated the 22nd, and multiple business mentions suggesting a coordinated setup across several sites.

Kovar Cotor TV

Alabama Divorce Loophole Highlighted by Sachs Case

Tidewater Alabama report frames a Double Springs divorce case where Mary Sachs challenges her Alabama decree as invalid due to residency gaps. Judge Bob Moore notes many Winston County divorces, with residency and agreement loopholes allowing challenge or overturn. Hospital Beat follows with local admissions and new arrivals in Gulf Coast and San Jacinto Hospitals.

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CIT Expects Hike In New Car Sales

Universal CIT Credit Corp. district manager E. N. Starkey cites dealer talks signaling higher 1942 model year sales. CIT experts forecast 6.7 million 1962-model passenger cars sold in the U.S., up 14 percent from 1961, including 16.4 million U.S.-made and 350,000 imported vehicles.

Universal Cit Credit Corp E. N.starkey Baytown Starkey CIT U.S

Baytown Man Faces Money Theft Charge

A 21 year old from Baytown is accused in Justice of the Peace Walter Queen's court of misdemeanor theft for allegedly taking 335 from Edna M. Wallace of Houston in Baytown. James J. Taylor investigates the case, with the incident reported at 2 30 p.m.

Justice of the Peace Walter Queen's Court Frank Howard Baytown Edna M. Wallace Houston Howard Ace James J. Taylor

San Jac College Teachers Get Pay Raise in 1961 62 Budget

San Jacinto Junior College increased its 1961 62 budget to 1 011 892 reflecting a 360 raise for teachers and librarians and a 139 192 rise in spending due to higher expected enrollment. The district based budgeting on 550 students and added 38 000 state funds, with 5 000 set aside for legal fees from an unconstitutional tax challenge by eight residents. A dismissal motion in the suit will be heard October 16 in Judge Sears McGee's court.

San Jacinto Junior College College Board Pasadena Thomas Spencer Stanley Baskin Sears McGee Sith District

Growth From Houston Spotlighted in 1940 Population

A Houston study notes the 1940 city population at 344 514 rising to 403 etc. The report, prepared by Houston Chamber of Commerce officials led by President T. H., highlights a 19 percent increase since 1940 and contrasts with later declines to 422 451 by 1990, a drop of 7.48 percent from 1950 to 1960. The Chamber plans public dissemination at $80 per copy, with executives and researchers coordinating distribution to business leaders in Harris County.

Houston T. H Haris County Houston Cuariker of Commerce Bo Gentry Sagan Eheai Houston Chamber of Commerce

Stickney Appeal Case Is Argued In Texas Court

Houston AP report says Howard B. Stickney, sentenced to the electric chair, seeks a new trial on habeas corpus. Houston attorney Rob Looney and Austin’s Charles Burton claimed Harris County District Attorney withheld an affidavit by Louise Chamness and statements by Robert E. Lee Fox. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals planned to rule next week on the matter.

Houston Howard B. Stickney Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Jence Harris County District — Attorney’s Stickney Rob Looney Charles Burton Austin Louise Chamness Robert E. Lee Fox U.S. Supreme Court

Shrine Club chicken dinner honors two late members

Baytown Shrine Club held a Monday night charcoal chicken dinner at the Highway 146 clubhouse with about 150 members. A. C. Sheffield, president, chaired the meeting while Bob Beverly led entertainment and tributes were paid to Sam Paine, former membership chairman, and Jack Whitehead of Anahuac.

Baytown Shrine Club A. C. Sheffield Bob Beverly Sam Paine Jack Whitehead Anahuac

Be Converted Reinvest Series F and G Bonds

Harry Dejaux county savings bond chairman announced that owners of maturing Series F and G bonds may reinvest proceeds into E and H bonds. The Treasury set no annual $10,000 limit per series for maturing bonds on or after September 1, 1958. Investors should check maturity dates and submit bonds to Federal Reserve Banks or the Office of the Treasurer. Both individuals and personal trusts may reinvest.

United States Savings Harry Dejaux County Savings Treasury Dept Baytown Dedaux Federal Reserve Bank United States Washington 25 D.C

Reed announces birth of son X B in St Paul

Mr and Mrs X B Reed of St Paul Minnesota are the parents of a son X B IM born September 30 in St Paul weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs X B Reed of Baytown and Mr and Mrs L L Parks of Garland Texas Mrs Lee Farmer of Durango Texas is the great grandmother

X. B. Reed St. Paul Minn X. B, IM Baytown L. L. Parks Garland Tex Lee Farmer Durango

Esso Invention Cuts Oil-Heat Bills Nationwide

Humble Oil announces the Magis Grid heat booster from Esso Research, tested in 30 homes near New York City during 1960 61, showing average fuel savings of 21.2 percent with gains from 9 to 43 percent. Manufacturing will be by Gilbert & Barker in West Springfield Mass and patents filed by Esso Research.

New York Humble Oil and Refining Co Esso Research and Engineering Co Humble New England Virginia West Virginia Esso New York City Standard Oil Co.n. J Gilbert & Barker Manufacturing Co West Springfield Mass Jersay Standard Fis Humie

REL Students Win Speech Contest at Sam Houston High

Robert E. Lee High School students attended a speech tournament at Sam Houston High School in Houston. Allen Dinsmore took second place in boys humorous interpretation, Pete Buster placed third in boys dramatic, Nancy Gilmore reached the girls Bible reading semi finals.

Robert E. Lee High School Sam Houston High School Houston Allen Dinsmore Pete Buster Nancy Gilmore AEL Judy Shearer Betty Buckner Thomas Elmore Jack Jones Herschel Rosser Donald McGill Carolyn Kelso Diantha Davis Gail Sheffield Shirley Hunter Hope McDaniel John Schulze Danny Waddell Mary Newman

Affray Charges Filed Against Two Haggertys

Affray charges filed against Herman Haggerty, 46, of 609 Willow and John Haggerty, 33, of 701 Willow after a Monday fight on Book erlee Street. Herman Haggerty sustained a forehead knife wound needing 23 stitches, investigators said.

Herman Haggerty Willow John Haggerty Bookerlee Street Robert Hall James Taylor

Employ Physically Disabled Week Observed At Baytown TEC

Baytown TEC under John W. Durham notes Employ the Handicapped Week while stressing ongoing support. In the past year twenty six disabled people found work through the Baytown TEC with forty seven applicants registered, including accountants clerks PBX operators and janitors. Employers may call 582-0919 for services.

Baytown Texas Employment Commission John W. Durham Durham TEC

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