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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1963
Page
11
Police patrolled downtown High Point North Carolina after a near riot with tear gas and fire trucks dispersing about 2000 whites who pelted Negro demonstrators with rocks eggs and missiles. Main Street was closed for over an hour as a second march was feared.
Vir ginia Patterson, 32, a Tulsa University graduate and Nigeria mission teacher, laments the lack of root beer in Africa yet remains devoted to teaching Christianity. She notes Africa’s sparse churches and contrasts them with Tulsa’s abundance, plans for marriage remain uncertain as she pursues her mission.
Governor Connally and local officials attend a flag raising ceremony marking the grand opening. Two days of entertainment feature Dick Shannon and His Orchestra, diving and trampoline exhibitions, The Blue Bonnet Belles, square dancers, Ed Gerlach and his Band, The South Coasters, water ballets, gymnastic displays, and more. Prizes available for all three grand opening groups.
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