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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1971

Page

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Youth Vote Set in Highlands Bond Election for Sewer System

Youths may vote in Highlands Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No 1 bond election on Oct 4 for a $750000 sewer project. Registration before Sept 7 qualifies, with rules on property ownership and early absentee ballots available Sept 15 to Oct 1 at the district office. Election at 123 San Jacinto fire station with judges and clerks named.

Highlands Harris County Water Control and Improvement District M. W. Hargrove Hargrove San Jacinto James A. Gentry

Bank depository bids eyed in city contest

The council weighed bids from Citizens National Bank, Peoples State Bank and First National Bank for a depository contract starting Oct 1. Citizens claimed superiority in most interest categories, while First National offered 5.49 to 4.49 percent rates. Mayor Walker cautioned about risk, and officials noted forecasted bond fund spending of over $4 million in 1971-72 as timetable uncertainty remained.

Edwards First National Bank First National Echols Treasury Ehase Ilefevre Peoples State Jim McWilliams Charley Walker Allen Cannon Glen Walker On Masterson Masterson J. B Perret Houston A. J. Busch

Hurricanes Edith and Fern Threaten Caribbean Gulf Coast

The National Hurricane Center warned Edith, Fern and a developing depression form a vast cyclonic system spanning the western Caribbean to the Gulf of Mexico. Edith, centered about 340 miles south southeast of Kingston Jamaica, was moving west northwest with 75 mph winds and gale force bands extending up to 125 miles. Fern, near 260 miles east of Brownsville, Mexico, with 59 to 60 mph winds, was drifting toward the Mexican coast. Center forecasts indicate potential landfall near Central America while weather advisories urge small craft along Texas and Mexican coasts to stay in port.

Miami API Edith Caribbean National Hurricane Center Robert Simpson Fern Simpson Gulf of Mexico Baha Mas Atlantic Ecome Kingston Jamaica Gulf Central America U.S Brownsville Mexican Texas Bahamas

Panola native Hillhouse retires from Humble Oil

Leonard E. Hillhouse of Panola Oklahoma retires as a process technician in Humble Oil and Refining Co fuels department after a refinery career starting in 1945. He attends United Pentecostal Church and with his wife Bernice has three sons three daughters and thirteen grandchildren. He plans to raise flowers pole fish and enjoy life after retirement.

Leonard E. Hillhouse Panola Okla Humble Oil and Refining Co Hillhouse United Pentecostal Church Bernice

Gulf Coast Firemen Host Fish Fry and Pumper Races

Tickets are on sale for a Bayshore Rod Reef and Gun Club event starting at 4 p.m. Saturday with a fish fry. Harry Levine can be reached at 422-8962 for inquiries. Pumper races begin at 7 p.m. at the Community Center followed by a dance at 9 p.m. at the Bayshore club.

Gulf Coast Firemen’s Association Bayshore Rod, Reef and Gun Club Harry Levine Bayshore Rod, Reel

Coady Annexing Step Nearer in Landfill Debate

Stasney backs a sanitary landfill while talks linger over a proposed site near Goose Creek. Council weighs annexation to regulate use and awaits soil tests and pollution concerns from the Water Quality Board before a public hearing.

Stasney Kloesel Sue McWilliams Walkerney Coady Goose Creek Caudy City Public Works Jack Morton Texas Water Quality Board Walker Raccoon Drive

Rough Riders Plan Closed Play Night at Baytown Fairgrounds

The Rough Riders announce a 7 p.m. Saturday play night at the Baytown Fairgrounds featuring riding and walking events such as egg and spoon, flag, bucking, stake, sack, and boot races. Open to members in four age groups with no entry fee. horses must have VEE vaccine. Public invited. contact Sue Carpenter at 575-1115 for details.

Baytown Rough Riders Baytown Fairgrounds Sue Carpenter

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