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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1962
Page
2
A reader asks who enforces dog control in Baytown and fears for children near Alsmo School. The answer urges calling City Humane Department at 582 8238 to pick up loose dogs and notes it is illegal for dogs to run loose. A City Humane Dept story is referenced elsewhere in the Weekend Sun.
Readers question why The Bun does not publish Baytown school menus each week noting Barbers Hill lunches. The response: under consideration for future publication.
Hospital admissions list Mrs. David Harmon and Mrs. Travis Hickman among Baytown and La Porte patients with room numbers at Lillie Duke and Gulf Coast hospitals. Readers ask why Baytown’s traffic lights near Main and Bayless stay as blinking signals and why no municipal golf course exists. A commenter notes Baytown’s parking meters on Texas Avenue.
An attorney for Lubbock Machine & Supply urged that Baytown developer Elmer J. Gray's bid to buy the Estes assets be considered in the Texas bankruptcy hearing. Judge Brooke said the Gray offer would be entered for the record at the proper time as creditors' committee assessments proceed. The proceedings also noted a Deer Park football game with El Campo Ricebirds ending in a 7-7 tie after a late surge.
Channelview Admittances to Tidelands Hospital list Paula Jean Merby Annis Marie Walkeziek and Larry J Jones all of Houston and Rose Marie Pierce of Channelview Dismissals include Linda Joyce Murray Evelyn Fede Evelyn Fe dee Minnie Lee Taylor Edward Rendon Paulette La Tour all of Channelview Henry Davis Daniel Easley Larry Luckey all of Houston John Roberson of Baytown Joyce Opal Willis of Highlands
Friday traffic on the Ship Channel stopped for over two hours after a fire at the Signal Oil & Gas Co refinery at 938 Manchester Ave. Benzene sprayed from a pump, spreading toward the channel about 100 yards away. Houston firefighters contained the blaze. damage described as slight, with operations expected to resume by Saturday night. Two people were killed in an earlier January 1961 explosion at the same plant.
Deer Park students performed at the Thursday Baytown Kiwanis Club meeting. Bob Jenkins introduced the Deer Park band director who then presented Wayne Toups on clarinet Freida Clampit on piano Lynn Whatley on cornet and Judy Plant on piano with Caprice and Carnival of Venice. Assistants included David Hollaway George Perkins Bill Marshall M. W. Morgan Dan Elkins and Jim Garrison.
A minor crash at the traffic circle Friday night caused a brief jam for football fans en route to Memorial Stadium. Assistant police chief R. H. Turner said a car and a truck were involved as the truck changed lanes and struck the car’s right rear fender. The truck driver faced a lane change offense. police planned adjustments to speed up traffic flow. Police used all available officers to prevent incidents before and after the game. Two men and one juvenile were arrested for drunkenness and attempting to start a fight.
Pruett Construction Co of Baytown will start Monday on a new 65800 dollar convent at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. The two story brick and stucco building covers about 4930 square feet with summer and winter air conditioning and is slated for completion in 120 days after work begins. It was the lowest bid among eight bidders.
Heirport Thompson of Houston reports a daughter Christine born Sept 19 with grandparents Frank Dean and wife at 2911 N Main. Ament couple, Baytown summer residents, welcome Rebecca Lynn born Sept at Herman Hospital in Houston. grandparents R M Ament and H R Nichols. Smiths of Crosby announce Gary Dwayne born Sept 20 at Gulf Coast Hospital weighing nine pounds ten ounces. grandparents P T Humphreys and Lester Smith.
A steak dinner honoring Jony Farris Republican candidate for Congress Eighth District will be held at 6 30 p m Monday at the Rebel Inn Tickets are 250 per person and include a talk by Farris A question and answer session is included Tickets may be obtained at Cox headquarters 211 W Defoe or by calling 583 1881 or 566
Jacqueline Johnson Ramsey In surance Gayle Brady Davis Beauty Salon Kathy Lewis Bob's Ditching Service Merrikay Mul Tinix Harman's Sardra Gibson Highlands Laundromart Barbara Cooper South Main Florist Vicki Duffey Savon Foods and Dianne Morton Law' Girls.
Harvey B Richards, a Houston artist and teacher, began fall art classes in Baytown now held on Monday nights at the Junior Optimist building instead of Rose land Park. Richards said the Baytown Art League does not sponsor the classes but members may join.
A reader asks why San Jacinto Memorial Hospital reportedly refused a heart attack patient and sent her to Jefferson Davis Hospital in Houston. Hospital officials say no charity patient is turned away except long term cases travel approved by a doctor, with Jefferson Davis used for better equipment.
Ganders drive to Bay town 13 with a 37 yard run by Ganders and a 13 yard gain by Bell. Genmuisa gains then Loris Broussard stops Bell for no gain, McAfee and Oliver stop Wilson. Gemusa forces fumble at goal line on fourth and six, Liljedahl recovers for a score, Wilson adds extra point for 14 3 lead. Baytown then drives to Port Arthur 35 before Bray nails Rushing at line on fourth and 1 as Baytown regains momentum.
Chambers County forms the Program Building Committee with 10 sub committees to study topics in agriculture and home economics. The group will plan programs for next year and beyond. A meeting is tentatively set for late October or early November. Chairs include B M Jenkins Hankomer soil fertility W S Edwards Stowell beef cattle J C Willcox Jr Anahuac calf scramble Joe L Lagaw Anahuac wildlife Mrs W M Matthews Monroe City housing and home furnishings Mrs A R Parnell Winnie clothing Sherwood Blair Hankamer youth development J F R Sherman Wallisville health Jack Highberg Winnie 4 H adult advisory. The chair of food and nutrition is not named.
First Lt. Tom W. Brumfield Jr a Baytown area resident and Texas A&M graduate is one of six U S Air Force helicopter pilots aiding evacuation of Indonesian paratroopers from West New Guinea. He flies troops from jungle areas to Jerman Island as authorities plan a seven month U N administered interim, with Indonesia taking over in May.
A rarity in junior gar fishing draws local interest as Fall activity boosts Port Arthur area life. Kenneth Parker and other players shine in Trinity Bay action while fans emphasize a long running youth fishing hobby. The Baytown Bay game features standout runs by Rushing Wilson and defensive plays with key blocks and tackles across the Baytown Port Arthur matchup.
John C. C. Thompson's Camp reports a record 76 pound gar caught by seventh grader John C. at Thompson's Pier. Bob Gingles helped with gaffing while relatives and local witnesses praised the feat. The event drew a crowd, weighed on Nelson's scales, and sparked a monthly war bond contest for junior gar catchers running through October. Nearby reports note humane officers in Baytown tackling stray dogs with Rex the dog as a helper, as calls keep officers busy amid busy pound operations.
Studebaker unveils 1963 Lark Cruiser and Hawk lines building on the Avanti wedge prestige model. Engines, safety, and reliability are highlighted as key strengths across all three series in a full-range lineup. See them at Lingo Oldsmobile Co.
Barbers Hill Junior High and Hull-Daisetta Junior High played to a 22-22 tie on Thursday night at Hull-Daisetta. Barbers Hill opened with a 20 yard pass and run, Kilgore pitching and Tilton catching. Hull-Daisetta answered with a 7 yard punt return for a touchdown, Tilton returning the kickoff 8 yards for another Eagle score, and Barbers Hill adding a 55 yard rushing score by Killmore on an interception return.
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