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THE Station, Texas Saturday, June 11, 1977 Page 3A The state Tetanus kills 3 in state AUSTIN, Tex. (AP) Tetanus a familiar word to persons who have stepped on a rusty nail or scraped their knee on the sidewalk killed three persons in Texas last year. The state health department said 12 cases of tetanus were reported, including the three fatalities a onemonth-old girl and two men, ages 56 and 86. Tetanus is an infectious disease marked by painful toxic muscular. contractions, according to a medical dictionary.

Fatalities increase over '76 AUSTIN, Tex. (AP) Texas traffic fatalities rose to 1,288 Friday, an increase of 54 or 4 per cent over this time last year, the Department of Public Safety reported. The department said there have been 1,137 fatal accidents this year, an increase of 68 or 6 per cent. Runoff gets blame for pollution HOUSTON (AP) Rainwater runoff is being blamed as a major source of pollution for Houston-Galveston area streams, including the Houston Ship Channel. A spokesman for the HoustonGalveston Area Council said the report means the next step is to develop methods of treatment and management of stormwater pollution.

The Council, under provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, was required to make a study of what is termed "nonpoint sources of pollution." Such sources, the report said, account for 61,800 pounds per day of organic pollutants. Police and fire Jeanne Arbuckle College Station police, and reported the theft of a when Armstrong turned on bicycle valued at $275 from the light, he heard foot300 Park Place to College steps running away. Station police Thursday Mrs. Minnie Ross of 2909 around 9:40 p.m. Tennessee reported to Bryan police that someone Charles Edward Arm- cut and broke branches of strong, 19, of 1306 Bar- shrubs and a tree and celona reported someone turned over flower pots in attempted to break into his her yard Friday morning.

apartment Thursday at The air was let out of the 8:45 p.m. Someone tried to tires of two vehicles in the kick in the door, he told vicinity. Jail escapee caught Jin Burleson County CALDWELL- -Harris detective Joe Little, County and area law of- sheriffs and deputies from ficers apprehended a Burleson, Robertson, Harris County jail escapee Brazos and Harris counin a wooded area four ties, and Department of miles west of Caldwell and Public Safety troopers a mile north of Texas High- acted on information way 21 i in Burleson County supplied by an anonymous Friday. Burleson County resident Alvis Allen Bell, in his to apprehend Bell around early 20s from Houston, 7:30 p.m. Bell had escaped from the Harris relatives in Burleson County jail the morning of County, detective Little June 3 after being arrested said.

for burglary, auto theft Assisting from Burleson and parole violation. He County were deputy had served time in the Maurice Lowrey, chief state penitentiary for deputy Emmitt Lewis, burglary and auto theft. sheriff A. G. Wilhelm and According to Harris probation officer Don County Sheriffs Office Chambers.

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HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 508 E. 32nd Bryan, Texas 77801 822-2822 or 822-1217 PALM BEACH MALE DAMON LEE JUNE 19th JAYMAR da30 LORD DON'T FORGET! SANSABELT 3 THE DRIVER of this chemical tank truck was driver of the car, who was later removed and killed when it overturned on top of a car on the listed in fair condition at a Houston hospital. Two Neches River Bridge Friday in Beaumont. other persons also were injured, but they were in Firemen are pictured here talking with the other cars. (Photo by AP) Houston's police chief plans to run for mayor HOUSTON (AP) Houston Police Chief B.G.

to Bond, make saying he his "hometown a better place to live," Friday announced he would be a candidate for mayor in the city's Nov. 8 election. Bond said, "I am convinced I can do as good a job, if not better, than any of the prospective candidates listed. Mrs. Kubiak BREMOND-Funeral services were held Thursday for Mrs.

Martha Kubiak, 92, of Houston at Peiskee Funeral Home in Bremond. Burial was in Bremond Cemetery. Mrs. Kubiak died Tuesday in a Houston nursing home. She had lived in Bremond.

Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. John Bice, Mrs. Floyd Betroski and Fourth celebration planned College Station's annual Fourth of July celebration will be held at Tiger Field in 1 College Station on the evening of the Fourth. The event 1 is sponsored by the College Station Noon Lions Club. Family entertainment and fireworks, children's games and contests are planned for the celebration, and refreshments will be available.

John Nichols is president of the planning committee for the ceremony. Births Lt. and Mrs. James B. Jones of Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.

announce the birth of a son, James Barrett Jones II, on May 13, 1977. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John R. Rauch of Bryan.

Mayor Fred Hofheinz, 39, now in his second twoyear term, recently said he would not seek re-election. The announcement came as a surprise to political observers who had predicted that Hofheinz could win a third term. Former Harris County Dist. Atty. Frank Briscoe is definitely a candidate.

He was defeated by Hofheinz in a runoff in 1975. Former City Councilman Jim McConn is also in the race. Others considering the job are: -Dick Gottlieb, a former city councilman who was beaten by Hofheinz in 1973 and 1975. -Andrew Jefferson, a former state district court judge who served as Hofheinz's campaign Deaths and funerals Mrs. Mike Petroski, all of Bryan, Rosalie Strugala of irving, Mrs.

Frank Hablinski, Mrs. Joe Bielamowicz and Mrs. Charles Worchesin, all of Houston; four sons, Bill of Forth Worth, Marion Kubiak, John Kubiak and Kie Kubiak, all of Houston; 37 grandchildren and 48 greatgrandchildren. Perry infant MADISONVILLEFuneral services for Miss Leta Perry, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Lloyd Perry of Singleton, are to held today at 2 p.m. at the Bedias Baptist Church at Bedias with burial in the Singleton cemetery. The Rev. Gerald Brown, pastor of Bedia's Baptist Church, will officiate with funeral arrangements by Day Funeral Home of Madisonville. She died Thursday in Singleton.

She was born May 8, 1976 in Bryan. Survivors include her parents; two sisters, Lynn Perry and Lee Perry; a brother, Scott Perry; and, her grandparents. Mrs. Brantner BREMOND-Funeral services for Mrs. Florine Jesse Brantner, 82, of Pasadena, will be held at 10 a.m.

today at the Post Oak Baptist Church near Bremond with burial in the Post Oak Cemetery. The Rev. Herman Blair will officiate with funeral arrangements by Peiskee Funeral Home of Bremond. Weather BRAZOS VALLEY: A slight thundershowers Saturday through Sunday except cloudiness. Mild nights and 75 and highs 88 to 94.

EXTENDED OUTLOOK: and evening showers. Highs mid 70s. chance of showers and and Sunday. Partly cloudy late night and morning warm afternoons. Lows 67 to Monday isolated afternoon low to mid 90s.

Lows low and Valley briefs BRENHAM-The Family sponsor a first aid training Tuesday, June 14, at the The public is invited to Chriesman First Aid Training Living Committee will program at 1:30 p.m. Brenham Housing Authority. participate. community meeting CHRIESMAN-Chriesman will hold a community meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at the Methodist Church, followed by a covered dish supper.

8 LEE Do something for Dad this DAMON Father's Day He's done a lot for you! know Come flatter discover him to his the flair best. gifted for people Here ways fashion. you'll who to HIGGINS SANSABELT is In wear. jewelry swinger everything to Whether or action from Dad's suave elegant sports- image NORMAN we've got his style in clothing and accessories. HART manager two years ago.

-Louis Macey, a city councilman who said he might run if Hofheinz didn't seek re-election. -Steve Oaks, former Harris County Democratic chairman. -City Councilman Jim Westmoreland who says he has received "several calls encouraging me to run but I have made no decision." Willie Carter of Bryan; a brother, Henry Liskey of Bryan; a sister, Mrs. Emma Schmidt of Sealy; and seven grandchildren. Mrs.

Martin Funeral services for Mrs. B. M. Martin, 2004 Vinewood, Bryan, are pending with Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Mrs.

Martin died Friday afternoon in a local hospital. Perrone infant Graveside funeral services for Andrea Joy Perrone, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Perrone, of 1308 Bristol, Bryan, will be held at 2 p.m.

today at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The Rev. John Malinowski, pastor of the St. Anthony in Bryan, will officiate with funeral arrangements by Memorial Funeral Chapel of Bryan, The infant died at birth Friday morning in a local hospital.

Survivors include her parents; grandfather, Billy Browning of Austin; grandmother, Mrs. Helene Steck of Bryan; and LEE JEFF LORD HIGGINS MOSH! MELROSE NYWON HOV38 W7Vd MALE DAMON XHVW8 337 1738VSNYS SVWAVE SCHAFFNER Mrs. Brantner died at 8 p.m. Wednesday in a Jasper hospital. She was born Oct.

15, 1894 in Franklin and lived in Bremond most of her life. She was a housewife and a member Post Oak Baptist Church. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Louise Watson of Houston, Mrs. Vera Farmer of Pasadena, Mrs.

Dorothy Johnson of Pasadena, and Mrs. Mary Lou Grigsby of Houston; three sons, Raymond Brantner, Roy L. Brantner and William Brantner, all of Houston; a brother, George Hall of Mexia; a sister, Mrs. Era Dickey of Huntsville; 19 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services for Mr.

Rino Frtiz Liskey, 75, of Route 2, Bryan, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Bryan with burial in the Kurten Cemetery. The Rev. Hubert Back, pastor of the Bethel Lutheran Church, will officiate. Funeral arrangements are by Hillier Funeral Home of Bryan.

Mr. Liskey died Friday in a Bryan hospital. He was born Feb. 4, 1902, in Madison County and had lived there most of his life. He was a farmer and member of the Bethel Lutheran Church in Bryan.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie E. Liskey of Bryan; two sons, Lonnie Liskey and Benjamin Liskey, both of Bryan; a daughter, Mrs. CWA vote remains unknown Mr. Liskey The result of voting by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) on a contract between it and General Telephone in San Angelo will not be available until later today or Sunday a spokesman for the CWA said.

Earlier in the week, CWA officials announced the counting of the votes three separate times, but each time the tabulation was delayed. Union spokesmen call the contract the best ever obtained by communications workers in the South or West. MONOGRAM He'll feel good great in a plush available in The perfect gift-and FREE always a fitting from FREE and look velour robe 6 colors Father's Day MONOGRAMMED Remember gift Conway's master charge BANKAMERICARD DOWNTOWN BRYAN MARX MALE PALM BEACH ARROW LORD JEFF DAMON HIGGINS MELROSE HART, SCHAFFNER MARX NORMAN LEE.

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