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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1975
Page
1
Baytown veteran and election judge W. C. Tidmon celebrated a 75th birthday with a large family gathering and community turnout. Attendees included Tidmon relatives from Houston, Dallas, and Baytown, plus friends and neighbors, reflecting a long local connection since 1919.
Five seniors at Ross Sterling High School have enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. The students Moybhe Coup Weaver Terry Burton Mike Sossaman and Kenny Titel Jon Terry Sleated will join a program to place them in combat support roles. They will report to recruit training in California after finishing their senior year in 1979.
Judge Whirter presiding praised the city's latest fire prevention program as the best he has seen. Miller told The Sun the chamber program marks the first full run and will be shown to other interested groups. The department aims to expand the effort with additional scans and include the Laws of Life rescue work.
The first meeting of the year set roles for members in the Home Economics program. Each student will take positions in households, apply housekeeping and production tasks, and explore approved occupations such as designer, fabric coordinator, craft assistant, child care helper, elder companion, diet aide, and food service roles. The program runs two years with 15 hours weekly, open to both girls and boys, aiming to prepare students for careers in home economics and related fields.
Tait, longtime supervisor at Ashland Chemical Co. Baytown Synthetic Rubber Plant, retires after 32 years. First hired in June, he served as field foreman, production foreman, and general foreman. The couple plans to travel by air after retirement.
Tirbers Hill Elementary announces top students for six weeks progress. Fourth graders Kevin Brown Kurt Fisher Shelly Marcontell and many others achieved AB and A averages. Fifth graders Tigina Barlow Tammy Campbell Vicki Carley Ricky Cochran Angela Ferguson Pennee Hall Patricia Lowery Larry Owens and more earned AB averages.
Beach City will hold a called 7 p.m. meeting at the West Chambers County Court Building to discuss their share of an $800 000 federal grant for a municipal sewage system. Mayor Jimmy McClellan said the city must arrange a letter of credit for $4 400 to the Texas Water Quality Board. The city seeks Trinity River Authority backing to cover the 2 200 000 needed for the seeder project and related improvements.
Bicentennial pageants for girls ages three to four exist in Mont Belvieu and Baytown with events slated at the Community Building and nearby towns including Cedar Bayou, Port Arthur, Winnie, and Anahuac. Dates are tentative and organizers list uncertain details as community celebrations prepare for the milestone.
Funeral service for Hmmie Lee Mill will be held Monday at 1 am at Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pearland Church of Christ Cemetery. She died Friday in a southern city after a long illness leaving two daughters, a son, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving: Mae Tatohine Mefilune, Sean Coltine, Jing Ae Mill, and Peet Hill. several nieces and nephews. and numerous other relatives. Burial will take place in Hartbenuin Cemetery with the officiating minister.
Wet weather lingers in the West with a cold front from the Pacific causing showers from Oregon to northern California and southern Nevada. In Lebanon a partial ceasefire approval falters while street fighting continues in Beirut with renewed shelling and clashes after a night of explosions.
In College Station Texas the continuing dry spell worries ranchers and farmers. Dr John Hutchison of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service notes farmers sow small grains into dry soil hoping for rain, while others wait for moisture before planting. Forage and water are scarce in many areas, with cattle grazing heavily in East Texas and stockmen forecasting ongoing stress on Central and North Central ranches.
Police search for identification of two women killed in a Houston house shootout that also left a officer dead. Investigators say one body found in the burned residence is likely a prison escapee, with dental records needed for positive ID. complex scene includes armed suspects, tear gas, and a fatal blaze.
Baytown police logged multiple burglaries and thefts over Friday night into early Saturday. Victims include Denise Walker whose 1957 Chevrolet was stolen in front of her Greenbriar home, Joe Gurst reporting a $266 stereo and albums stolen from his 4601 Village Lane apartment, and Warren Elichardi losing a portable TV valued at $100. A padlock cut and boat lock tampering were reported at 701 Cedar Bayou Road and 2001 Decker. A grass trimmer stolen from Crum Leed on Alexander Drive and a measuring tool and gold chain taken from a car at 2001 Decker were among other incidents.
Six persons were injured in separate Baytown traffic incidents reported Friday and Saturday. At Missouri Street a car struck a pole, injuring the driver who refused medical attention. In another crash at Magnolia and Cedar Bayou, a stop sign violation led to a collision injuring a passenger. A third driver failed to stop at an intersection on Cedar Bayou Lynchburg, sending occupants to Gulf Coast Hospital. No charges were filed.
Police recovered more than 1,400 in stolen equipment after an early Saturday investigation at White Hall Apartments in Baytown. Officers say eight commercial washing machines were burglarized and had their wires cut. Suspects include Lannie Vanthos, Morven Lawes, and others charged in connection with the break in.
A one day Texan forum is planned to gather public ideas on policy questions for President Ford. Eight Texans will testify on economic recovery resources development environment social policy and community building with two speakers per issue. Cabinet officers including Morfutt Mathews Simmons Coleman will hear the sessions and incorporate input into the state of the union message.
Chambers JP posts bond after county grand jury investigation into funds case. Readable fragments note bond amount and officials involved, with references to local offices and a public funds investigation ongoing in Chambers County.
Birthday notices greet Choya Wright on Saturday and Maudine Irby’s grandchildren wish Pash a happy Saturday. Belated wishes to Peter Merrill Thursday and Karen Lyne Pruell Thursday. Billy David Shahan celebrates Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray A. Goodson send Saturday greetings.
Crosby High and Drew Junior High announce newly elected advisory and student relations committee members. High school committee lists seniors Melis Petters Keil Barns Lester Bygleton Vanessa Gomenus juniors Bradlen Clark Kevin Bush Andrea Judge Peggy Jaseh Sophomores Melody Matthews Kim Kalcher James Huff John Garrett. freshmen Lisa Collins Missy Plucheck Eddie Singleton Bob Boyles. Crew student relations committee includes Kenneth Papleton Mernia Lawrence Annie George Todd Laster Nicholas French Kimberly Young Paulette Derouen Jar Wooten Jesse Towler Robert Rogers Jocelyn Mingo William Turner James Davis Helly Kitchen Keith Bev Shanautt i Haas Stephen Sweengy Allen Gilbert Lary Sloan Alisha Auzenne. Other members listed: Rod Chambers Nathan Gorton Teeland Parker Sam Sirgeki Dave Duhon Patrick Cartwright Michael MeKuin Beesie Smith Gina Houghton Angel Villareal Jake McAllister Carla Mills Dewnna Jenkins Curtis Suduliat Belint Boyles Huey Curler Melody Ulenevert Justinn Powell Gacy Stahly dudlith Pullin Susan Prasek Zina Yarborough.
O Sullivan of Bays town rises to Receiving Supervisor at Diamond Sharmrack Chemich Co Deer Park unit. Joined January 1980 as a utility in shipping and receiving, he later worked in a laboratory role before recent promotion. Jim and wife Mary with three children reside on Willow Lane.
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