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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1964

Page

2

New Miss America Will Take Throne Tonight

Atlantic City reports suspense as 50 contestants compete for Miss America 1965. Judges will narrow to five for the final selection after rounds in swimsuits, evening wear, talent, and personal interviews. Jane Nelson of New Mexico won the swimsuit final. Donna Axum of Arkansas holds the current title.

Atlantic City Tigki Powers Mobile Ala Front Linen North Dakota Karen Kopseng Bismarck Minnesota Barbara Hasselverg Bloomington Donna Axum el Dorado Ark Jane Nelson Tularasa N.M Miss Nelson Arizona State University Ella Kessel Af Rinley W. Va Sherri Lee Raap Fremont Calif

Houston VA Cemetery project set for October ceremony

Administrat or John Gleason Jr and Representative Albert Thomas will oversee ceremonies on October 28 marking the start of the Houston Veterans Administration Cemetery. Located north of Houston near Jetta International Airport on 41 acres, the project carries an estimated cost of 1.34 million dollars. The cemetery will include a chapel with stained glass, a hemicycle, paved walks, roads, parking, an administration building, irrigation, and other facilities, with a sculptural bas relief by a Texas artist. Baxter Co. of Houston will construct the cemetery, planned to be a national shrine akin to Arlington. Completion is expected in about a year.

Washington Administrator of Veterans Affairs John Se Gleason Jr Albert Thomas Houston Veterans Administration Gleason Houston New Jetta International Airport Thomas Arlington Cemetery Allington National Cemetery Texas

Plane Crash Victim Clarence Burke from Victoria area

Clarence Louis Burke was killed in a plane crash near Victoria Texas on Wednesday. He was married to Elaine Burke and is linked to the family of Mr and Mrs E Berton of 1801 Amy Drive. Funeral arrangements mention Waltip.

Clarence Louis Burke Victoria Texas Elaine Burke E. Berton Amy Drive Waltip

Bears overwhelm Ganders 26-0 on late fourth quarter surge

Spring Branch earned a lopsided win as Gilbert rushed for 160 yards on 24 carries and scored twice. Gander defense stifled early, but Spring Branch answered with strong drives including a 26 yard burst by Gilbert and a late score set by solid line play. Quoted by standouts Reynolds and Rincon led the Ganders but fell short in the end.

Bears Chris Gilbert Spring Branch Eddie Jenkins David Reynolds Jenkins Jefry Whovar Jimy Ammons Gibert Bezr Gilbert Tormmy Sooy Baytown Mike Attias Reynolds Joe Fogarty Jeft John Rothstrom Richard Oliver Bebny Conley Finis Stuard Mickey Tiner Bobby Conley Tiner Brian Cannon Conler Jen Jings Conley Dennis Wiliams Richard Pinto Dwight Denson Georgincon Sround Rincon Tommy Lacy Charlie Hendricks George

Bellotti Upsets Gov Peabody in Massachusetts primary

In a stunning upset Lt. Gov. Francis X. Bellotti won the Democratic nomination for governor, defeating incumbent Gov. EndredL Peabody. Bellotti leads a dual immigrant background milestone as John A. Volpe seeks the GOP nomination unopposed. Kennedy endorsed Peabody from hospital as results show Bellotti 348,165 to 319,802 from 2,008 of 2,091 precincts.

Boston Francis X. Bellotti Endredl Peabody Massachusetts Belloti Partie John A. Volpe Peabody Wo Bellotti Peabody Democratic Party Edward M. Kennedy Omess Kennedy

Helmerich and Payne expands in Baytown plant plans

Growth in Far East seismic ops and a new Baytown plant highlight Helmerich and Payne’s expansion. Seth Roberson will manage the Houston NGG plant, with Baytown designed for 60 plus employees and output surpassing 11 million pounds yearly. The Baytown facility aims for odor free operations and sealed bolted gauge glasses.

Far East Mlice Philippines Helmerich and Payne Tulsa Okla Helmerich Houston Seth Roberson NGG Baytown E Burkbumiette Roberson Ffetmerich and Payne Helmetich James A Jim) Anderson Chamber Bill) Strickler Ray Sloan Floyd Peneton Bill Doyle Yanned Miller Omy Clevenger Tan Walmsley Harald Dickerson Weldon Newly M. E. Hunter Ken Irby

Baytown Bears Halt Spring Branch Rally in Grimy Defeat

Baytown Bears capitalize on Spring Branch miscues as key fumbles by Hendricks Williams Ammons Oliver Bobalik and Foileson stalljng drives. Williams and Ammons force/ recover turnovers near Baytown red zone while Hobalik and Torleson make pivotal plays in the fourth. Baytown gains late momentum after tough Spring Branch ball handling.

Ganders Bears Spring Branch Charles Hendricks Baytown Dennis Williams Jimmy Ammons Richard Oliver Bob Bobalik Ronnie Foileson Williams Bear Ammons Joe Fogarty Hobalik Gilbert Steel Torleson

Religion In The News by Jack Martin in Louisville

Four Louisville clergy say sermons grow from living, reading, and travel. They note preparation takes time and ideas must be relevant, with sermons often addressing life crises. All agree a good sermon is short and well prepared in advance.

Jack Martin Louisville Piust J. J. Guileman Adath Jeshurun Cecil C. F. Wasstaff St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Wayne Ward Sowthernn Baptist Theological Seminary Harry Pinkel Peinkel Ward Isermon

Witness in Estes Gift Case Passes Lie Test

A lie detector test reportedly confirmed the truth of James E. Fonville's account of seeing Billie Sol Estes hand $50,000 to Sen. Ralph Yarborough in Pecos. Fonville said Estes then gave the money to Yarborough during a 1960 barbecue, as Estes faced swindling and mail fraud charges. The Dallas News cited the polygraph as showing Fonville spoke truth about counting the money and delivering it to Estes.

Dallas Billie Sol Estes Ralph Yarborough D-Tex Dallas News Austin Jimmy Banks James E. Fonville Dallas and Midland Fonville Jin Estes Yarborough Texas Pecos Yeracrough Washington Federal Bureau of Investigation Public Safe I Rev. Tublican George Bush Houston Sen Department of Justice PBT Justice Depart Ment Keeton Department

Barry Goldwater Rests Before South Campaign Swing

Senator Barry Goldwater, upbeat after a week of campaigning, prepares a rest period before leading a nine state drive into the South. He reports 250000 spectators across the tour and assails President Johnson over Bobby Baker probes while defending Humphrey and noting ADA positions. He predicts a high turnout on November 3 and remains optimistic.

Washington Barry Goldwater Goldwater New York California Tmlingis Ogle County Fairgrounds Oregon Lyndon Johnson Bobby Baker White House Supreme Court Chisago Sen Hubert H. Humphrey American Political Science Association Til. Goldwater Americans For Democratic Action Hammbrey Humpty Wiliam E. Miller Dential United States Bill Miller Johnson Politakers

Rev and Mrs Godfrey Celebrate 67th Anniversary Cruise

Rev and Mrs Godfrey were honored at a 67th anniversary party held at 17626 Lakeshore Drive Chan-the tea table. Guests included Mrs M J Godfrey Mrs Standley and daughters Mrs Ida Upton Mrs James Kennedy and Miss Beth Standley. The couple aged 66 traveled to New Mexico with relatives to mark the milestone aboard a cruise on the Ship Channel and visited Silver City.

Mlst Godfrey Woernise Houston Myrtle Baker Ida Upton Lucille Mullis A. Smith Edgue Roberts B. I. Standley Standley Lakeshore Drive Chan Nelview Gailfreys M. J. Godfrey Stand Ley Carnes James Kennedy Miss City Edgar Rob- Beth Standley Letts New Waverly Lucille Mullens Nouston Baytown W. B. Bryant Pasadena New Mexico Lola Bell Davis Silver City T. Alating Dvis George Kelly Los Angeles Calif Tommy Gad Rey San Antonio

Hindmon to Preach in Anaco Venezuela

The Rev Bennie D Hindmon Jr and Mrs Hindmon and sons Danny and Alex will travel Saturday to Anaco Venezuela where he will serve as pastor of Anaco First Baptist Church affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention He recently completed graduate work for the bachelor of divinity degree at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and plans to enter the Doctor of Theology program after two to four years in Venezuela The family visited Channelview before leaving. Mrs Hindmon is the former Virginia Hudgins Hindmon is the son of Mr and Mrs D D Hindmon now of Fort Lauderdale Florida They are Robert E Lee High School and Lee College graduates and have attended Louisiana Baptist College in Pineville La receiving a BA in 1960.

Danny Alex Anaco Venezuela New Orleans Ray Hudgins Lakeside Drive Channelview Hindmen Virginia Hudgins D. D. Hindmen Bay, Town Fort Lauder Dale Fla Robert £. Lee Lee College Louisiana Baptist College Pineville

Gymkhana at Humble refinery parking lot

The Goose Creek Sports Car Club will hold a gymkhana on Sunday at Humble Refinery parking area. The drivers meeting is at noon and the gymkhana begins at 1 p.m. Saturday and date details are unclear.

Goose Creek Sports Car Club Lewesviensé Humble

Sun Spots Youth Injured at Crosby Stadium

Ronnie Robbins 13 son of Mr and Mrs Harvey is at Northshore Hospital with a broken arm and a neck injury after falling from bars during a Crosby C King football game at Crosby Stadium Friday night. An ambulance carried him to the hospital. Also reported were two noninjury traffic accidents and several arrests for traffic violations, vagrancy, and public drunkenness. Horace Mann Teen Canteen meets 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the girls’ minimum. Kitchen plans and Singing Convention events are noted for the weekend and Sunday at the OCAW Hall with the Gospel Temple Quartet of Pasadena.

Ronnie Robbins Harvey Robbins Sheldon Northshore Hospital Crosby Stadium Ronnie West Main Bayless Tri-City Beach OCAW iGaspel Temple

Football Movie Shown To Baytown Kiwanians

A football movie and highlights of the Southwest Conference 1963 were shown at 2 Baytown Kiwanis Club meeting at the Tower. Seventeen West Baytown Kiwanis members attended since the regular meeting was not held on Labor Day. Tammy Cook was welcomed back from a leave of absence. Guests included Theo William Sherry VBramiew Mackey Peterson Dr J W H Meyer Betsy Broyles and Gary Schwendeman.

Baytown Kiwanis West Baytown Kiwanis Club Baytown Kiwanians Tammy Cook Theo William Sherry Vbramiew Mackey Peterson J. W. H. Meyer Betsy Broyles Gary Schwendeman

Lost dog seeks owner in Oregon city

Mrs. Leo Wotipka of Oregon reports a friendly black and tan dog with no collar resembling a chihuahua at her home. She requests the owner contact her at 585-2615 to claim the pet.

Leo Wotipka Oregon

Baytown Hears Tax Roll Estimate For 1904 Debut

Baytown officials discussed the 1904 tax roll pegged at 89 500 009 with David Funderburk tax assessor-collector. He recommended no tax structure change, citing 1964 levy revenue near 1 664 700 and general fund allocations around 1 391 633 to 1 515 per dollar of value, while sinking fund would receive about 301 579. A higher property valuation and lower rate were floated to please bond markets, but residents would be notified the shift changes assessment method not taxes.

Baytown David Funderburk Reil T Funderburk Council Tritz Lanham

State Park Plan Gains Support From Local Legislator

Baytown City Council backs a state park on Tri City Beach Road near Cedar Bayou Bridge. Lee Duggan Jr., a Harris County state representative, wrote that the park would be a good idea and offered help in the state legislature. The council endorses Baytown Chamber of Commerce recreation committee to direct the project since it lies outside city units, and officers offered to assist.

Baytown Tri - City Beach Cedar Bayou Bridge Lee Dagger Jr Harris ‘County Duggan

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