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The Brazosport Facts from Freeport, Texas • Page 10

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FREEPORT, TEXAS, Monday, May 22, 1967 THE BRAZOSPORT FACTS The old "Tater torn out and rebuilt, structure spanned canal at the end of north end of Freeport, employees going to BRIDGE BEING Jones" bridge is being The old wooden Dow's Waste Water Jones Road, in the and is used by and from work as REPLACED well as by Dow and construction equipment. The bridge was built years ago and was in very bad condition. It will be rebuilt as a concrete and steel structure. (FREEPORT GAS FIRE CAUSES $3,000 DAMAGE A gas fire at Brazos River Fuel and Ice Co, on the Old Brazos River in Freeport resulted in about $3,000 damage to the building and an unknown amount of damage to some electric motors. Freeport Fire Marshal John Smith said the cause of the fire is unknown.

However, he said it is believed a pressure valve blew the cap off a line and a spark ignited the gas. The fire occurred (Continued from Page 1) at approximately 9:45 tempting to block his tigation, begun last fall, and "as a result I think that in closing out the case the final details of evidence that we want will take us much longer, but we're not going to compromise. We're not going to quit, We're going to get them anyway," At another point, Garrison said: "I don't believe they can stop us. They can just delay us." He charged the CIA devious ways and through intermediaries is actually pay. ing lawyers to block the completion of the investigation, eral small explosions during the fire were contributed to electrical shorts in wiring caused by the fire.

Fireman M. E. Ward, right, is shown here helping fireman Pat Johnson with an oxygen tank. Bob Johnson is pictured with gas mask on. Smith said the Freeport AuxIliary Fire Dept.

had the blaze. under control in "very good time." Photo by Bob White Friday. SevWhat it's doing, 1s a crimInal act. And if the director of the CIA and the top officials of the CIA were in the jurisdiction of Louisiana I would charge them without tion." The district attorney told Jones he had located graphs win which we have found the men behind the grassy knoll and stone wall before they dropped completely out of sight, There were five of them not distinct enough you can make an identification from the faces." "The point is," Garrison continued, "the Warren Commission sald nobody was back there and they had to say nobody was back there because not enough evidence was pre- Olivier and Chariton Heston meet in the Sudan In Laurence attempt to negotiate peace, Scene is from the Julian Blau. futile stein spectacular Panavision today at the Lake Theatre, through United showing In Technicolor and Ultra Artists release, The picture will be shown at popular prices and continuous performances direct from its reserved seat ady.

presentation, Art League plugging for Saturday Fair The Brazosport Art League 1s presently hard at work preparing for the Art Fair next Saturday In Carriage Square, Lake Jackson. Local artists have been ting work ready to try and win the many prizes made possible by local banks and merchants. Response from all over the state promises to make this event bigger and better than ever, a spokesman for the Art League said. The Art Fair would not be possible, according to the Art League, without the financial support of the following contributors: Brazosport Savings and Loan Association, American Savings and Loan Assoclation, Clute State Bank, Brazosport Bank of Commerce, Southern Materials, TalbottBennett Insurance Co. and J.

C. Penney Co. Also Jack Reld, Freeport Ice Younglandia, Rambo's, Selman's, Hurricane Glass Griff's Men Store, H. J. Davis, Clyde's, Evans' Drug, McSpadden's and Eddy's Shoes.

DON A And, Sportville, office Supply, Glamour Shop, Roberta's, Stringfettow's, Pickwick, Texas Art Supply of Houston and Charlie's, The Brazosport Art League thanks them all very much for their support and interest, the spokesman said. There will be a sidewalk cate this year depicting a ParIs atmosphere. flandling this will be Ed's Daylight Doughnut Shop of Lake Jackson with fresh coffee and pastries, A booth prize will also be given to the outstanding display presented. "The whole family will find something especially amusing for them at the Art Fair." Jerry Rogers said. "Plan to come out and join in the fun this year." She said the artists will be on hand actually working for this day, Anyone desiring more Information may call Jerry Rogers at BE 3-5546, Janet Young at BE 3-3819 or Rowanda Smith at CY 7-4889.

A A 4 ARTISTS ARE BUSY preparing entries Square in Lake Jackson, sponsored by for the Art Fair Saturday at Carriage Brazosport Art League, COUNTY AGENT New labor rules for children working on farms explained' COURTHOUSE RECORDS MARRIAGE LICENSES Daniel Ryan Garrett and Cecilia Linda Moody Tommy Glen Gray and Susan Kay Smith John Edward Mau and Ruth Ann Laird Glen Frederick Martin and Dollie Audrey Martin Alvin Lee Darensberg and Dorothy Mae Allinlece Lawrence Patrick Therlot and Beth Evanline Fowler Alfredo Sanchez and Dolores Alice Gomez John William Pope Jr. and Sharon Darlene Anderson George Olen Duncan Jr. and Rebecca Donna McWilliams George Harvey Frazler 11! and Nora Jean Gay James Alanzo Reynolds and Carol Marlene Wagner COUNTY COURT A. W. Tucker vs, O'Nell Booth Tayson, damages.

Judgement for plaintiff to recover $310.80 plus Interest. Judge Alton C. Arnold State of Texas vs. Charles Edward James, possession of dangerous drug. Found guilty fined $250.

Judge E.R, Golf State of Texas vs. Martha Thompson, aggravated assault with a knife. Dismissed by Judge Goff G.D, Rasco vs. Null, damages. Dismissed, Judge Arnold COURT OF DOMESTIC RELATIONS Dorothy Seals Armstrong VS, Sam H.

Armstrong, divorce. Divorce granted, maiden name of Seals restored to plaintiff, Judge E.R. Goff Dudley Wooten vs. Nancy Wooten, divorce, Divorce granted, custody of two minor children awarded to plaintiff, defendant to have visitation rights. Judge Goff Jimmy B.

Stanford vs. Rose Stanford, divorce. Divorce granted, custody of minor child awarded to defendant, Plaintiff to have visitation rights and ordered to pay child support. Judge Goff Max Ellis Duke vs. Nancy Mae Furrer Duke, divorce, Divorce granted.

Agreed cus. tody of three minor children and property settlement, Judge Golf 5, 8,67. Joyce Ann Ruston vs. Jene M. Ruston, divorce.

Divorce granted, custody of two minor children awarded to plaintiff. Defendant ordered to pay child support and have visitation rights. Judge Goff Polly Moore vs. Frederick Lee Moore, divorce. Divorce granted, custody of two minor children awarded to plaintiff, Defendant ordered to pay child support and have visitation right, Judge Goff Alda Novell Thornton vs.

Miltord Thornton, divorce, Divorce granted, former last naine of Ketter restored to plaintiff. Judge Goff. Sophle Sharon Blackmon vs. Montey Nathaniel Blackmon, divorce, Divorce granted, custody of minor child awarded to plaintiff, defendant to have visitation rights and or dered to pay child support. Judge Goff E.A.

Hunter vs. Ilettye Loch Hunter, divorce, Divorce granted, custody of two minor children awarded todefendant. Defendant ordered to pay child support, agreed property settrement. Judge Goff Samuel Luckey vs. Betty Carol Masters Luckey, divorce.

Divorce granted, tody of minor child awarded to defendant. Plaintiff ordered to pay child support and have visitation rights. Judge Golf Mable Mae Hays vs. Jack Reed lays, divorce. Divorce granted, custody of minor child awarded to plaintiff, defendant to pay child support and have visitation rights.

Judge Goff Inosente D. Sanchez vs, I.1- berty 3futual Insurance Company, compensation. Plaintiff to be awarded $8, 161.65. Judge John C. Patterson, 8 FISHING at-a-glance By POLLY O'CONNELL.

SURFSIDE The surf was still muddy but was calming down this morning after being choppy over the weekend, A few whiting and gafftop and a lot of hardheads were caught at Fisherman's Wharf over the weekend, Fishing was poor there last night the wharf reported, QUINTANA A few croaker and rat reds were caught over the weekend. Quintana Bait Camp reported. The water was clearing up in the ship channel but the surf was off color this morning, GULF Strong winds and rain kept most boats docked Saturday and Sunday, OLD BRAZOS The river was clear and calm in the upper reaches. Pelican Balt Camp reported, Capt. I1, T.

Zirlott said there should be lots of fish in the river, He reported that a few speckled trout were taken at San Luis Pass Satur. day and some nice ones were pulled in by seiners on Sunday, SAN BERNARD Mr. and Mrs, Miles and Mr. and Mrs, Gerald Toler got 35 flounder Saturday and Sunday, Ducroz Fishing Camp said. There were other nice catches of flounder at the mouth of the river.

the camp reported, Lots of croaker and a few gafftop were pulled in too. The water was a little off color in the river today and the surf was still murky. TIDES See Tide Schedule, Page 1. report a man was making a at the time, the officer stated, second attempt to break in, Deputies Bob Goode and R. Sheetz said Mrs.

Smith's Hasley and a Clute police son, 16, broke his guitar hit- unit assisted in the search for ting at window when he the prowler, Sheetz stated, thought he saw the prowler. He said he saw the man Mrs. Smith's younger once but was unable to catch daughter was also in the home him. By 1., M. VAUGHAN County Agr'l.

Agent Farmers and ranchers have been very interested In some of the new labor laws that have recently been passed by ConKres5. Of particular Interest is the law dealing with occupations in agriculture which are con- Anderson rites set Tuesday LAKE JACKSON Funeral services for Paul Gusto: Anderson of 218 Forest Drive have been tentatively set for 3 p.m. Tuesday at Christ Lu. theran Church here. Anderson, 50, diedearly today In Community Hospital.

He was an accountant for the Dow Chemical Co. and was 1 charter member of the church where services will be held. The Rev, Leslie A. F. son, pastor, will officiate.

Burial will be In Restwood Memorial Park Lakewood Funeral Chapel 1s In charge of arrangements. Anderson is survived by his wife, Evelyn, and son, Dennis, both of Lake Jackson: three brothers. Orville Anderson, L.os Angeles, the Rev. Virgil Anderson of Interna tional Falls. Minn, and Ralph: Anderson of Demidji, Minn.

Also, two sisters, Mrs. H. Ramberg of Kenora, Ontarto, Canada, and Mrs. Russell Carr of Houston, NOON CALL Stock market report Courtesy Ralph Block BE 3-4581 DJII. 867,98 Air Reduction.

uner. Nat'1 Ins. 12 Amer, News. 26 Ainer. '56 A.

P. 26 1,2 Bourne, Inc. 23 Ches, Ohio R.R, .68 Combustion Eng. 82172 Dow Chemical. 81 Du Pont.

157 Fed. Sign Signal. .26 Ford Motor Co. Flintkote. 20 Franklin Life Ins, Freeport Sulphur.

53 General Electric. General Motors, Gordons Jewelry. Gull OIl. .66 Hou, P. Hou.

Nat'l Gas. 54 Kennecott Copper. 43 Kroger. 22 Litton Ind, .09 Marathon Oll, IBM, .468 Monsanto. Montgomery Ward, .40 Penney, C.

Phillips Pete. Occidental Pete, 58 Rheern Mik. Sears. 53 Std, Oil of Ind. 56 Std, Oil of N.

J. 63 Syntex, 96 Texaco. Texas Gulf Sul. T. Grant.

Mutual Fund. Asked Pr. Fidelity Trend, ...33,97 Ind. Trend Fund. 15,13 Texas Fund.

13,53 Manhattan Fund. 11,49 Utd. Incoine Fund. .16,12 aidered hazardous for employ. ment of children below the age of 16 years, t'ntil recently, m) one knew which occupations in agriculture were to be considered as hazardous.

According to a recent re. lease from the Department of Labor, these occupations have been listed ay follows: I. Handling or applying anhydrous ammonia. any organic arsenic herbicide, organic phosphate pesticide, halogenate.J hydrocarbon pesticide. or heavy- metal fungicide, Include Ing cleaning or decontamirat.

ing equipment used in appitcation or mixing of any such chemical. 2. Handling or using a blastInk agent. 3. Working as (a) driver of a truck, bus, or automobile: (b) helper on a truck when such wurk Involves riding outside the cab on a public ruad or hichway.

or riding on a running: board, fender, hood, or bumper on the farm proper: (c) Nagman for aircraft. 4. Operating. driving. oF riding on a tractor (track or wheel, over 10 horsepxixer).

or attaching or detaching an Implement or power take.off unit to or from such tractors. 5. Operating or riding on self- loading bunk feeder wagon, a self unloading bunk feeder trailer. a unloading forage box wagon, a sellunloading forage boxtraller, a solt-unicading auger wacon. or 1A self- unloading Aucer traffer, 6, Operating or riding on a dump wagon or hoist wagon, fork lift, rotary Miller (except walking type), or earth- moving equipment or trenching equip.

ment. 7. Operating or uncloseing a combine. flelibaler, header, windrower, swather, mower. Parks services set in Freeport OYSTER CREEK Funeral services for Roy Moore Parks al Oyster Creek were scheduled for 2 p.m, toxlay in the Freeport First Christian Church, Parks, B4, had been anarea resident for 26 years and at one time W'3S with the Fire Department at Dow, He died in Community Hospital Saturday night, The Rev.

Robert Bray, tor, will officiate, Burial will be in Restwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Freeport Funeral Hoine Is in charge of ments. Parks 1s survived by one daughter, Mrs. E. E. Mays of Oyster Creek; a sister, Mrs.

Myrtle Stanley of Talequah, four grandchildren and five great-grandchi1dren, Air conditioner stolen in IJ LAKE JACKSON- The theft of an air conditioner from a building was reported to Lake Jackson police Saturday. C. K. Castleberry of 5000 North 288, Clute, said the $150 air conditioner was taken from the window of an office building 120 Honeysuckle in Lake Jackson, Officers said Castleberry reported the theft occurred sometime between 6:30 p.m, Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday, hay conditioner, cornpicker or cotton picker, or forage harventer or vegetable harvester.

a. Operating. leeding, or unclorcing any of the following machines when power -driven: Stationary baler, thresher, huller, crisier, chopper, silo filler, sheller, crop er. 9. Fooling materials into or unclogging: a roughace blower or auger conveyor.

10. Operating a power-drive en post- hole decer or powerdriven post driver. 11. Operating. adjusting, or cleaning a power -driven saw.

12. Felling. buckline. skidding. loading.

or unloading; timber wilt: butt diameter of more than 4 inches. 13, Working from a ladder or scaffold at a height over 20 feel. 14. Working Inside a gastight type fruit enclosure, ticht type grain enclosure or cas-ticht type forace enclos. ure, or Inside a silo when a top unluading device Is in Of crating position.

15, Handling or caring for a dairy bull, boor, stu! horse, cow with: new -torn sow with new.torn pounc. mare with now-torn pounc. except cleaning unoccupied pens or stalls, or feeding and waterIng. when done from outside the pen or stall. sented for them to make any other conclusion." The commission, headed by Chief Justice Earl Warren, concluded that Oswald shot Kennedy and said it could find no evidence of a conspiracy.

Oswald was not a CIA agent, said Garrison, "but he an 'employe of the Central ligence Agency as were the anti -Castro Cubans with whom he associated." The Warren Commission pictured Oswald as a pro "The point is he not only was not a Communist, but he was an anti- Communist who was working for the CIA," Garrison told Jones. "Once this tragedy occurred, the CIA's attitude seemed to have been, "Well, President Kennedy is a casualty of the cold war. And, as to this kidOswald that's just one of those things. The cold war must go on. The cover must be kept." Prowler sought in lake Jackson LAKE JACKSON officers are seeking a prowler who made two attempts to break into a home early today, Mrs.

H. R. Smith of 322 Redwood called police first at 2:03 to report 3. man was breaking in, officer B. D.

Sheetz sald, He reported that the back screen door of the home had been damaged, While patroling that area he sald the woman contacted the station at 3:04 to Definition: As used in this order. the term shall mean farming in all its branches. Includine among other things the cultivation and tillage of the soil, dairying the production. cultivation, growing. and harvesting of any ac.ricultural or horticultural commoxilties fincluding monties defined ay agricul.

tural commodities In section 15(r:) of the Agricultural Marketing Act, as amended). the raising of livestock, bees, furbearing animals, or poultry, and any practices (including an) forestry or lumbering operations) performed by a farmer or on a farm as an Incident to or in conjunction with such farming operations, ineluding preparation for ket, delivery to storage or to market or to carriers for transportation to market, Tucker services scheduled today SWEENY Funeral services will be held at 5:30 p.m. today for Mrs. L.uEllen Chances Tucker, 58, who died last Monday at Sweeny Community Hospital. Services will be at the Sweeny Funeral Home with the Rev.

Charles Chance, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating, Burial will be in the Sweeny Cemetery, Mrs, Tucker was a longthine resident of Sweeny and lived with her husband at RI. 1, Box 5, Survivors Include her bus. band, Red Tucker: four daughters, Mrs. Rossie E. Ross of Thibidioux, Mrs, Lillie Mae Holden and Mrs.

Shirley Y. Stieler, both of Marble Falls, and Mrs. Ilelen Lols Bailey of Pine Bluff, a brother. Mack Neal Chancey of Houston; 11 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren,.

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