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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1975
Page
1
Funeral notices honor Mobges Crmealde and Rayloun refinery employee Hedges along with Trinity Church and Bayromn connections. Services listed for Hayla niun and Edward Gakw Mchovontt, with obituaries noting survivors including spouse, children, and grandchildren. Memorials requested to American Heart Fund.
An obituary chronicles James and Alexander as long time dealers who later opened Richmond's. Survived by wife and Raytown residents, daughter Patricia Griffiths of Clear Lake City, son Thomas Edward Juchmund and Joy A Juchmund of Hopkins, Mich, brother Luther Morrid ichmund, sister Mrs Moore, and grandson Mark Edward Griffithy of Clear Lake City. Funeral at San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery under Paul A. Lee Funeral. pallbearers listed. Also notes Cedar Bayou 4-H Club fundraiser and a lost keys notice at Haytown Post Office.
Baytown police investigate after vandals shattered more than 92 500 in damage to windows at the Farris County multi purpose building at 701 Baker Street. Theplaster windows on the northwest corner were pried, extending around the structure. Damage occurred Sunday night into Monday morning. Witnesses identified as Meypitel Mittenesses and Garland R DuBose reported the break in and loss of cash and tools. Police continue to seek suspects.
Baytown man Michael Gonzalez and his wife Dalia of Primera Iglesia Bautista have been named missionary associates by the Southern Home Mission Board. Gonzalez serves as pastor at Sir Camerdan and holds a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary Fort Worth. Dalia Gonzalez, a bilingual teacher in Fort Worth public schools, is a graduate of Texas Woman's University.
A Highlands woman, Donna Faye Cheek, 19, was injured at 2:35 p.m. Monday on Decker Drive near Wade Road when she laid her motorcycle down to avoid a train crossing. She complained of shoulder injuries and was taken to Baytown Medical Center by private car. Officer Gene Sutton cited her for no Texas driver license.
The notes mention Pam Draper receiving birthday wishes on a Tuesday while Curtis Guidry, 14, is noted as a Tuesday celebrant if Adair is sent Tuesday. Christie Lee Lansford is wished a birthday by grandmother Mrs. Mary Lou Tilton and aunt Mrs. Gayla Tiltton. Belated wishes go to Lapitsa Walker, 2, celebrated Saturday from family.
Police report multiple break ins over the weekend with more than $2500 in items stolen. Ira Knapp of 2317 Pecan Manor says burglars took 180 speakers, a tool box, tackle box and valuables from his home and an adjacent area. Other incidents include thefts from Robert & Lae High School and local businesses, with smaller cash and item losses across the county.
Harris County cases show three merchants and two area men pleading guilty to a scheme involving bad checks. Prosecutors allege violations included felony and misdemeanor offenses, with fines around 200 dollars and ongoing efforts to curb, identify, and prosecute passers of bad checks. Local officials discussed improving verification and reporting to prevent future incidents.
Channelview area residents discuss proposed rules to curb check fraud and overdue payments. Mike Hinton cites a 10 day waiting period while deputies and merchants debate identification rules and remedies to protect businesses from returned or disputed checks.
Local merchants discuss tightening the bad check process as Morrison proposes a 10 day window for the offender to make payment and depart town while officials evaluate a federally funded plan to curb fraud. The plan aims to speed checks' validation and reduce losses with immediate identification checks and new rules on notices and filings.
San Juan mayor Carlos Ramero-Barcelly will speak at the THL meeting on Oct 28. Texas official Mark White and Alvin Askew will discuss Voting Rights Act consequences and energy policy. Topics include Safe Drinking Water Act, waste disposal, EMS, and Day Policy. HUD funds applications expected by Mar 1, 1976. Ditch work on salt water canal near Cherry Point advances. Peddlers ordinance second reading. city seeks new manager. salary by negotiation. A septic tank permit granted for Garza project pending inspection.
A fragment notes a move to appoint a fifth grade teacher to ease crowded classrooms. It mentions community education director, travels to Austin, and dates in November. The text is garbled with unclear names and places, but indicates staffing changes to improve instruction.
The article profiles Smoky Wood a Baytown area baseball figure with roots in San Saba County. It notes his early oil field work in McCamey, nickname origin from Smoky Joe Wood, service in the Hot Water League, long tenure at Exxon as a carpenter, church leadership, and family ties including his late wife Risa and descendants. It also traces his lineage to James B Wood, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and mentions local civic involvement and the Woods’ prominence in San Saba County history.
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