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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1968

Page

2

Two Rifles Stolen From Truck At Humble Refinery

A theft report filed in Houston states that two rifles valued at 220 dollars were taken from a pickup at the Humble Oil and Refining Co corral gate parking area. The owner F A Kolo ginczak Jr of Houston said the 22 caliber pump rifle worth 1 dollar and a 3030 lever action rifle worth 70 dollars disappeared between 740 am and 5 pm Friday. Patrolman G F Schneers investigated the case.

Humble Oil and Refining Co Corral Gate F. A. Kologinczak Jr Houston G. F. Schneers Kologiczak

Funeral notices for Baumbach and Miles

Charles Frederick Baumbach age 78 of Wade Reed Baytown died early Saturday at St Joseph s Infirmary Houston. Pau U Lee Funeral Home will announce arrangements. Survived by wife Mary Moselle Baumbach two daughters Wanda Koenig Charlotte Ann Naumbach one son Gene Frederick Baumbach two stepdaughters Mrs Thomas OBanson and Henry Seale two brothers George Baumbach William Baumbach one sister Mrs Otto Heintschel and 16 grandchildren. Frances E Miles 89 died in a Baytown hospital Friday services held at Central Baptist Church. Mile s former address 800 Bowie. Details incomplete.

Charles F. Baumbach Charles Frederick Baumbach Wade Reed Baytown St. Joseph's Infirmary Houston Pau U Lee Funeral Home Mary Moselle Baumbach Wanda Koenig Charlotte Ann Naumbach Gene Frederick Baumbach Baton Rouge Frances E, Miles Frances E. Miles Central Baptist Church Miles Bowie Bay

Missing guests at U S Embassy Independence Day reception

In Pretoria 300 attendees included Africans, Asians and colored guests but no South African government representative attended the U S Embassy Independence Day event. The South African government maintains formal nonparticipation in multilateral diplomatic gatherings.

Pretoria South Africa U.S

Funeral notices for Jim Brown and Wyman T. Fisher

Notices list funeral details for the Rev Jim Brown and Wyman Theodore Fisher. Services for Brown were at Ryan Chapel Cemetery Diboli with Earthman Funeral Home directing. Fisher died in Jacksonville with services at Paul U Lee Chapel Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church and burial Cedar Bayou Methodist Cemetery. Survivors for Brown include five daughters, a son Alvin Miles, a sister and brother, plus many grandchildren. for Fisher, Emma Eunice Fisher, two sons, three brothers, five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Jim Brown E. R. Burns Ryan Chapel Diboli Earthman Funeral Home Mites Pearl Parks LaMarque Jewel Waller Elodie Edwards Ruby Chandier Nona Lowery Baytown Alvin Miles Bay Wyman Theodore Fisher Fisher Road Jacksonville Paul U. Lee Chapel Roy Felder Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church Cedar Bayou Methodist Cemetery Fisher Emma Eunice Fisher Wyman H. Fisher L. J.fisher Floyd I. Fisher Hempstead Willard W. Fisher Franklin O. E. Fisher Newhews QO. W. Fisher James H. Fisher L. B. Fisher Delroy Mulkey Darrell Johnston Everett Lane

Crosbyite Injured in Bayway Drive Crash

Mrs. Shirley Walker Burns of Crosby sustained minor injuries in a 7 16 am Friday crash at Bayway Drive and Honeysuckle. Chester Morrison of Houston was charged with unsafe passing. Morrison allegedly moved into a no clear zone, leaving the east shoulder, causing a collision with Juanita Nicholson’s car as she swerved to avoid a head on.

Shirley Walker Burns Crosby Bayway Drive Chester Morrison Houston Jimmy Brown Morrison Bayway Brown

BEF workers seek benefit upgrades across Humble Enjoy and Esso centers

The union calls for 65 plus annuity boosts and extended vacation for longer service, with five weeks for 25 year staff and retroactive escalator tied to the living index. It also pushes using total earnings for retirement benefit calculations and includes overtime. BEF represents clerical technical and mechanical staff at Humble Enjoy Esso centers. The note adds a health blurb about the average daily air intake.

BEF

Sprinters Race Against Shoppers In Mexico City

Mary Brown reports on three women Edna Gray Fay Gray and Mary Brown racing through Mexico City from dawn until afternoon seeking a new world and Olympic record. They sprinted from the Francis Hotel along Reforma into store aisles with pesos in hand amid cheering crowds. The day closed with observers noting Hines 9.9 seconds in the 100 meter dash as pace seemed to slow slightly.

Mary Brown Mexico City Edna Elmer) Gray Fay Gray Francis Hotel Reforma Continental Hilton Hines

Antiques Exhibit Explores Early Car Emblems and Makers

Liberty resident Blake displays a Blake collection tracing early auto emblems from the Cord to the Maxwell and HCS Stutz. He notes disappearing headlights debut with Cord and identifies makers like Olds Reo Franklin Oakland and Pontiac lineage, with details on rare emblems and early industry figures.

Dover Oldsmobile R. B. Olds Blake Liberty Area Dickens Motor Co Glen Charlie Jack Benny Maxwell Franklin Oakland Pontiac Chandler Chrysler Essex Graham Hupmobile Gray Jewel Jordan Moon Durant Rugby Speedway Page

Doorbell Burned by Torch at Pinemont Home

A torch burned two doors at the home of Stanley F. Phipps, 203 Pinemont, around 2:25 am Saturday. Patrolman T C Stanaland said the torch type is unknown. Investigating officer found two burned matches. door jamb around the bell button was singed as if the torch was about 10 inches away. About no damage reported. Phelps said he knows of no possible suspect.

Stanley Phipps Pinemont T. C. Stanaland Stanaland Phelps

Gladys Slams Florida Coast Then Moves Out to Sea

A powerful hurricane named Gladys battered north Florida causing deaths, injuries, and extensive damage to homes and power lines. Reports describe smashed trailers, uprooted trees, flooded roads, and widespread outages from St. Augustine to Tampa Bay. Two deaths occurred in Pasco County during mass evacuations and another from a car crash in Sarasota. Officials warned of continued high seas and possible twister activity, with relief efforts hampered by downed communications. The storm then turned northeast, weakening as it moved toward the Atlantic, with Bermuda expected to avoid impact.

ST. Petersburg Fla Gladys Florida Atlantic Ocean Gulf Atlantic U.S Georgia Carolinas National Huricane Center Bermuda Sarasota Pasco County Tampa St. Augustine Caribbean Cuba Gulf of Mexico Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Area Lucy Ware St. Petersburg Times Paseo County Ocala Daytona Beach Gulf Coast Green Key Estates Signal Cove Margaret Barron

Trinity River Channel Plans Detailed by Engineer Col Moon

Cal Moon outlines a six mile W margin channel project from Trinity Bay to the Liberty Channel on the Trinity River with a seven by 100 foot intake structure at Wallisville Reservoir. The plan includes 12 by 2 foot channels, 20 locks, 16 dams, and future widening to 260 feet. Initial costs near 674 million, annual benefits around 2 million to 6 million with a favorable benefit cost ratio.

Trinity Bay Liberty Trinity River Double Bayou Cal Moon Corps of Engineers Wallisville Col Moon Dallas Houston Galveston ' Bay Ft. Worth Houston Ship Channel Worth Col. Moon

Onassis wedding plans include Orthodox baptism pledge

The report notes that the couple will sign an agreement to have future children baptized in the Orthodox faith. It highlights Caroline Kennedy, John Jr, Christina, and Alexander, and recounts Onassis’s island Scorpios and his vast wealth, luxury, and privacy for the family.

Kennedy Caroline John Dr Christina Alexander Athina Maria Callas Athens Onassis Scorpios Jackie Mediterranean Manhattan

Missing Princess the Beagle Reported in Craigmont Area

A beagle named Princess is missing from the Craigmont Pen Jerosa area near SM Lor tine. She wears a collar with a tag. If found, call 424-7800.

Craigmont - Pen Jerosa

Houston Runaway Boy Returned by Baytown Police

An all year old Houston boy found by Baytown police on Highway 14 Friday said he ran away after being kicked out of school for fighting. He stayed in the juvenile cell until his father collected him. A 14 year old sister told officers the mother was asleep. Juvenile Sgt. James Langford counseled the boy.

Houston Baytown Highway 14 James Lambford

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