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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1961
Page
3
The listing compiles a dense array of shows across day parts, naming Ernie Kovacs, Gunsmoke, Will Rogers classic, sport events, church programs, and local Houston locales, with hours and program blocks interleaved. It captures a multi-network lineup with news, cartoons, dramas, variety, and live sports, reflecting a bustling 1960s TV grid.
The piece recounts a disputed effort by three defendants to alter pleas, Judge Zavatt’s call to Judge Rayfiel who refused plea changes, and Rayfiel’s refusal to comment on the pending grand jury investigation. It notes Anderson’s inquiry about a call from Judge Keogh and Rayfiel’s silence on the matter. Attempts to reach Dr. Erdman failed as messages were not returned.
The note describes changing shrimp legs turning red signaling an early Gulf departure, with speckled trout feeding as boats prepare. Dr. Herbert J. Duke was seen fishing on Fisher's Reef. Bill White and others switched to set bugs and flying shrimp. White perch fishing rises at Lake Houston as water drops expose deep holes.
Beverly Calhoun will direct the Highlands Junior High seventh grade band. Angela Shirey leads cornets Libby Wood reeds Sue Yandell bass and Stephanie Rupp drums as captains. The 38 member band includes 24 who also join the senior band in marching season. First seventh grade concert set for Christmas.
Baytown students elect ninth and eighth grade presidents and seventh grade leaders to run homerooms. Five Baytown stores join Harris County 4-H in a rat and mouse control campaign with bait sold for 25 cents a bag to fund clubs and trips. Cheerleaders, a library class, and Eagle’s Nest event are highlighted.
Francisco Velasco Curiel will be sworn in as governor of Colima on November 1, replacing incumbent Rotello Chavez Carrillo. The appointment marks a leadership change in the southern Mexican state.
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