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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1963
Page
2
A reflective piece from a student narrator examines college expectations versus postgraduation reality. It traces budgeting shocks from cars and apartments to food and entertainment, noting time and money pressures, the lure of consumer status, and the eventual lesson of prudent spending for graduates and many Americans.
Heirpor Air and Mrs James A Stricklin of Houston announce the birth of daughter Julie Ann on October 14 at San Jacinto Baptist Hospital weighing pounds three ounces. She has a brother James Gregory. Grandparents listed are Ali Ross Hubber Ca Sir and Mrs S B Sci Baytown. Mrs Stobilin is the former Miss Ginger Ross. Record number of kills in jet rallies is Joseph Hi War.
Baytown United Fund shows 23 percent remaining to reach its goal as $149,502 has been raised and $43,406 more is needed. Houston Lighting and Power Co employees pledge full day’s pay with 100 percent departmental participation. Hazel Wolcik and Ella Skillern led the drive for ELC Sack and Kimmons praised workers’ round the clock service despite weather.
A extended program by the medical society will sponsor six two hour sessions starting the first Tuesday in November. Topics include hygiene sanitation care of injuries water and foot care disaster response shock bleeding fractures artificial respiration and infant child care. Attendees will receive a completion certificate.
A fragmented stock quote list includes Alleg Ludlum Amis Chalmers Aluminium Amer Tel and Tel Am Viscose and other issuers. Dow Jones and major names appear such as Gen Elec Gen Motors Gen Tele Goodyear Tidewater Union Carbide Westinghouse New York Central and more. No quotes or sales data are provided in readable form.
Funeral services are announced for Betty West with a Wednesday service at Tem City and interment at Rext Cemetery. Survived by husband Harvey and children Eloine Regenie Louise Janice Lynn. numerous relatives. Also notices for Virgil of Port Levaсs and other relatives with details of attending churches and multiple obituaries and a library meeting at San Jacinto Baptist Association.
Police records show a chrome ashcleaner valued at 2t 373.30 was stolen from a car at Don Hutchins Miner Co in East Texas between 7 p.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. Wednesday. The item was reported to authorities seeking recovery. Local police urge any witnesses to contact the department.
Sames Cummings of Blue Ben nett Motel reported to police a burglary on Wednesday. An electric toaster valued at 24.95 dollars was stolen from his apartment during the break-in.
A damaged OCR note from Marion describes a car theft in front of a home. The report cites a witness named Holmes, with timing indicating Tuesday night into Wednesday around 5:24 am. The vehicle owner details are unclear due to the fragmented text.
In Yankee stadium the Giants beat the Cowboys 23 to 21 as Sam Huff, famed middle linebacker, struggled to disrupt Dallas’s offense. A critical view notes Huff’s aggressive style, home crowd adoration, and his typical stunts that failed to alter the outcome. The piece contrasts Ruth era legends with modern football theater and praises Huff's provocative presence despite the defeat.
A hurricane watch extends from Daytona Beach to Myrtle Beach as Ginny drifts north with 75 mph winds. Diana Churchill reportedly died by suicide after extended depression. Giorgos Seferis wins the 1043 Nobel Prize in Literature in Stockholm. Haennax I offers talks with Abded Bee Bella without preconditions amid North African tensions. Robert Mann describes 21 months in East Germany as a sobering ordeal. A Roman Catholic council urged a firm stand on travel. U.S. clears 1.2 million beakers of corn to Hungary, wheat sales to the Soviet Bloc remain unclear. Political maneuvers in Kentucky hint at a party purge. Rain showers threaten Texas midsection. An Abilene fire destroys three buildings. CIO leader Hank Brews reconsiders a legislative veto. Federal court limits on wireless sales discussed.
Highlands Junior High presents a Wednesday concert under Miss Elaine McDonald. The program features songs like Give Me Your Tired Your Poor Holy Manna and The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi. New students from Crosby and Houston are noted along with the Eagle Eye issue and Band officer elections.
Hospital notes list multiple patients admitted or treated at Gulf Coast and San Jacinto Methodist. Entries include Mrs. Robbins at 1900 Oak Shadows in Room, Lillie Duke Hospital, and names such as Robert Lynn Plake, Twyla Magee, Martha Jane Vann, Ada Idla Anderson, Tom E. Thomas, Bell, Amnett, Norton, Mrs. William Toney, Frances Fellows, Waklin Pevoteaux, Edwin Smesny, William C. Moore, Charles F. Dobbs, Daniel Starr, Mrs. Marshall Platt, David Punderburk, William Hendrix, Mrs. Ray Plymare, Mrs. Guy A. Shaw, Charlie Caldwell, Mrs. Frank C. Fowler, A. L. Cheshire, Andrew J. Bashrum, Oscar J. Baumbach, Lenora Harrington, Charles W. Whitler, Kelli Lymb Jessee, Patricia Ann Hebel, new arrivals Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Mobley, Neil B Ghok, and Jasmio Methe. Also notes on births at San Jacinto Methodist and Gulf Coast with several families mentioned.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry D Adair mourn following the arrival of their daughter Jil at Baytown Hospital. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. John L Adair and Mr. and Mrs BL Prins of Waco. Great grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs Martha Shrover.
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