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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1964

Page

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East Harris Voters Democratic In 1960

In East Harris County Democrats carried 10 of 15 precincts with 8 220 to 17 680, while Nixon Lodge beat Kennedy Johnson in eight Baytown precincts by 147 votes. Voter turnout may rise with Johnson on the ballot this year. absentee voting and Yarborough’s Baytown visit are noted. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Texas also considers three constitutional amendments affecting school funds, local districts, and indigent medical assistance.

Harris County Johson Kennedy Ralph Yarborough Baytown Yarborough Gulf Coast East Texas Texas Texas Water Commission

Senator Yarborough to visit Harris County campaign HQ

SENATOR RALPH Yarborough will arrive at the Democratic campaign headquarters at 320 E. Fex as for a Harris County tour about 11 a.m. Saturday. He will meet local friends and supporters as schedule permits. Absentee voting ends 8 p.m. Friday at Harris County courthouse in Houston for the November 3 presidential election. Seven Raytown students are among 4,460 enrolled at Southwest Texas State College for fall term, Baytown Garden Club meets November 3 at Sterling Municipal Library with Greer Elorist presenting Christmas arrangements. A Pilot Club rummage sale is at 3441 Market St. Airport Committee discusses future Chamber luncheon and airport plans with city officials. Weather partly cloudy through Saturday with 6 to 81 degree temperatures.

Senator Yarborough Ralph Yarborough Fexas Harris County SWTC Raytown Southwest Texas State’ College San Mercos Baytown Sharon Scarborough Pat Tobin Carel Lea-Welters Ronnie Gillum Charlie G.furner Jr Billy Wayne Herndon Jr Rebecca Gayle Hollis Garden Club Baytown Garden Club Suesis Sterling Municipial Library Lewis L. Rushing Greer Elorist Jingle Bells

Baytown hospital updates and theater party bits

Gordon Robinson Jr is listed in Baytown Hospital with visitor access. A Baytown Little Theater scare scene featuring a dummy corpse unsettled a volunteer. Other local notes include hunting trip reports from Idaho, birthday mentions, a dogfood joke about a chicken haul, and a four month trip by Mr and Mrs Weir to Florida Washington DC the World’s Fair and Canada. Mrs H O Bush gives cake to Sgt Hal Ricketson.

Gordon Robinson, Jr Baytown Hospital Helen McCume Baytown Little Theater Arena Billie Bill Casey Idaho Dottie Tickners Jack Manwell James Weir Florida Washington, D.C Canada H. O. Bush Hal Ricketson Gordon Robinson Jr Bayway Drive Orleanor Humphrey Gordon Ze Robison Jr G. L. Robinson Flossie Bone

Baytown Chamber Distributes City Maps and Brochures

Dave Moore, Greater Bay town Chamber of Commerce Manager, reports that in 11 months the chamber has distributed 3,000 city maps free to newcomers, old residents, and visitors. It has also mailed or distributed 1,000 informational brochures on Baytown and maintains a list of civic groups and presidents for free pickup at the chamber office.

Dave Moore Greater Baytown

Honors Set At Tonight's Grid Game

Friday night features honors as Les Brigadiers honor parents REL Band honors and VFW post presents Miss Baytown winner at the Gander Pasadena game. REL homecoming queen to be crowned at Knights of Columbus Hall after the game. Pre game flag ceremony includes Gail Lawrence Miss Baytown winner and Miss District 4 VFW sweetheart. Lawrence, a June REL graduate, daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Lawrence, works at First National Bank. Ars Eugene Oliver mother of the cornssident Anne Oliver invited to sit with the corns. Honorary lieutenants for Brigadier halftime drill Becky Grumer and Nancy Schaeffer. Big band with 293 players. Band sweetheart to be announced at half and presented roses from last year’s sweetheart Nancy Chandler.

REL VFW Post Knights” of Columbus Gail Lawrence VFW C. W. Hastings Miss Lawrence W. W. Lawrence Tri City Beach First National Bank Baytown Lee Ars Eugene Oliver Anne Oliver Becky ‘Grumer Nancy’ \Schaeffer Nancy Chandler

1964 Traffic Box Score Accidents and Fatalities

A compact record shows traffic incidents for 1964 with counts of accidents injuries and deaths. It notes days since last fatality as 2.0 and documents incident totals across the period.

Bomb threat to Jackie Kennedy prompts apartment search

Federal and city officers searched the Kennedy apartment and building after an anonymous caller claimed a bomb was planted there. Mrs Kennedy and children Caroline and John Jr stayed inside. The 1056 Park Ave address was mistaken. later calls echoed the same threat with the operator noting the time and intent to remove the children.

NEW Xgrk John F. Kennedy Chilren Kennedy FBL Secret Service Park Ave Fifth Ave Park Avenue

Felton Seeks Public Hearing on City Truck Bid

Thad Felton requested a public hearing over his low bid on the city purchase of three trucks. City Manager Fritz Lanham said the hearing would be scheduled if requested within 23 hours. the council earlier chose to proceed with the second low bid from Kemp and Tony's if Felton waived the hearing.

Thad Felton Fritz Lanham Felton Joe Brack Jcomncil Kemp Tony

Kiwanis Elect H. V. Herbert as 1965 President

Herbert V. Herbert was elected president of the Baytown Kiwanis Club at a Thursday luncheon at the Tower Restaurant. Perry Britton, Kennett Irby, E. B. Lovering, L. a. Reilly, and Dave Sherran were named officers and directors. A runoff for secretary will be held next Thursday. The club sold out its apples and aims to locate 200 more boxes to fill outstanding orders. A Houston area film titled Sincerely Yours, the Gulf Coast Arcs was shown. Birthdays were celebrated for M. A. Tracht, Dave Lite, Ray Adams, Bill Gidley, Henry Lifes, and Sherron. Guests included Jimmie Ammons, Keith Mullens, Herschel Rosser, Larry Casey, Ed Foster, Rose Newman, Frances Eggers, Rev. Robert Cheek, Ron Henry, and Herman Bosiman.

Herbert V. Herbert Baytown Kiwanis Club Tower Perry Britton Kennett Irby E. BR. Lovering L. A. Reilly Dave Sherran Harold Bomhoff EB. E Bud) Greer Lelt Herbert Kiwanis Kiwanians Felix Hatcher Gulf “Coast Arcs Houston Lighting and Power Ca M.A. Tracht Dave Lite Ray Adams Bill Gidley Henry Lifes Sherron Jimmie Ammons Keith Mullens Herschel Rosser Larry Casey Circle K Gay Mehahon Lindy Pool

Dr Waters Funeral Set Saturday

Dr Charles Romalis Waters 82 Highlands physician who practiced 54 years died 2 10 a m Friday at Gulf Coast Hospital. He never retired from practice and built a Highlands hospital in 1935. Past president of East Harris County Medical Society and member of Texas and American Medical Associations. Survivors include wife Bertha, son Charles, daughter Camille Ulrich, and two grandchildren. Funeral at Second Baptist Church Highlands 2 p m Saturday. Burial Forest Park Cemetery.

Charles Romalis Waters Highlands Medcine Gulf Coast Hospital Memphis Tenn East Harris County East Harris’ County Crs Liberia Oklahoma Chicago Memphis University of Medicine East Harris County Medical Society Dre Waters Texas and American Medical Associations Kogee Okla Forest Park Y Cemeters Paul A. Lee Bertha Waters Wighlands Charles Waters Camille Ulrich Crasby Howard Minter Baytown Doucks Waters Mindon Allie Scott Bellaire

Watch Out For Goblins And Little Children In The Streets

Baytown prepares for Halloween as children in costumes roam the streets collecting candy. Police Chief Blair Mann says all officers and reserve personnel will patrol to ensure safe Trick or Treating. Parents are urged to accompany smaller children and remind them to look both ways before crossing. Residents should park cars away from driveways to reduce traffic hazards.

Blair Mann Aryone Sai

Ganders Meet Pasadena In Rematch At Memorial Stadium

Ganders and Pasadena Eagles square off tonight at Memorial Stadium at 7 0 pm in a key district 12 44 game. Stan Wattington notes Pasadena rely on swift backs and sharp ends to pressure Ganders, who must counter with stronger containment and ball control to reverse last season’s lopsided ends defense.

Joh Wattington Army Ganders Pasadena Eagles George Cheshire Itacy Baytown Pete Sullis Eagles Ion Memorial Stadium Farles Spri Bob Barfieldl Bar Dort Gande Ei

McLemore Re-Elected District 12-4A Head

Troily McLemore was re elected chairman of District 12-4A for the third consecutive term as district athletic supervisor. He will meet with district seciers to prepare athletic schedules. The annual meeting was held in Pasadena.

McLemore Troily McLemore Pasadena

Seven Arrested In Tax Stamp Case In Houston

Houston AP report: seven men including tobacco merchant Casimiro Schepps were charged with counterfeit cigarette tax stamps after recovery of a stolen state stamping machine missing since 1957. Bonds set. Schepps jailed in Austin with $80,000 bond. Other suspects faced multiple counts of possession and use of fake stamps.

Houston State Comptroller's Sen x Austin Mair Schepus Justice of Peace Jerry Bellana Schepps Gellana Warren Fusilier J. W. Court Johnny Vitello Oranze Terry J. W. Eyester Casimiro Reyes Sam Hoover Pasa- Gena Tex

Scouting Leader Calls God Inspired District Dinner Speech

Wanda Orton profiles Ouo Wendenberg at the East Harris Boy Scout District appreciation dinner at Grace Methodist Church. Wendenberg, a longtime Houston Scout leader and Silver Beaver winner, reflects on youth, printed future motions, and cautions from Germany’s Nazi era.

Wanda Orton Ouo Wendenberg East Harris Grace Methodist Church Houston Seacher Wendenberg Sam Houster Area Council Germany

German Youth Discipline Debate Sparks Scouting Discussion

A columnist notes dismay at German youth trained into a rigid, militarized discipline. The writer argues such organization yields physically straight but morally and mentally unalert youth, attributed to military service culture and singling out Wendenhert’s remarks. See SCOUTING, Page 8.

Wendenhert

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