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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1954
Page
1
Consumer Markets data estimate Baytown now houses 32 800 people in 10 300 households, up from 23 000 in 1952. The average Baytown household nets 6 154 after taxes, above the national 5 246. More than half of 10 730 consumer units earn over 4 000, with 2 310 above 6 000 and 1 380 below 2 000.
Bulletin from Austin reports final approval of a broad anti subversives law. The measure passed after senators opposed a bid to delay action, warning that voting for further study would align with Communist interests.
Houston indictment for Lou Ayres linked to a former district attorney, arrested on 23 charges of operating no house of prostitution after $4,200 bond. Tyler bank robbery reported, $3,680 taken in mixed bills, suspect fled in a khaki-clad accomplice’s Cadillac. Tokyo reports five U S airmen killed in KB-29 tanker crash near Nagoya with six others safe. Jerusalem notes border clashes. one Israeli soldier killed and six wounded in actions with armed Syrians.
Parents of Cedar Bayou Future Farmers of America will be honored Saturday night at a tranquet in the school cafeteria. Tickets for the public are priced at 1. Dinner will be served at 7 30 p.m. Dog Found Rabid The Allen Wrights of Cedar Bayou report their collie died Tuesday night and was found rabid by a veterinarian, Mrs Wright could not understand how it became rabid as it was penned up most of the time. Calling Scout Fathers Girl Scout fathers are needed for another workday Saturday at Camp Aranna. Work is near ly completed at the camp and if camiel men report Saturday it will be entirely finished. Launch will be served and signs point to camp direction are up. Little League Practice Thad Felton's Giants practice at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Lee softball diamond. If rain, practice will be Tuesday, same time and place. B C Williams about to take the fatal step brother in law returns from Korea after fighting his battles. Sunday Pvt Robert Burl Walters birthday and Rena Orrell invites friends to visit them in Columbus hospital after their car accident. Bob Foley back on the RAL tennis courts. Wonder what Rev Milton Jordan and Dr W T Jones thought of the fishing trip. Wasn't W T Manning around town recently. Frank Berry overseeing a task started by another contractor. Mary Pennington checking prices for needed items on Market Street.
Houston police and state officers conducted a dawn crackdown on narcotics, arresting 46 people including four seized in San Antonio Galveston and Richmond. Thirty-six officers led by Police Chief L D Morrison said top dealers were targeted while noting one major peddler remains at large. A 11 year old youth and a 27 year old mother were among those processed, with children cared for by neighbors. The operation followed weeks of grand jury work and a prior notable raid last December that yielded limited results.
The account recounts Mary of Bethany’s tale of the resurrection and the lingering impact on people across the country. It follows the tension between Roman authorities and early believers, then shifts to Cleopas and Andrew walking to Emmaus as a stranger joins their conversation about Jesus of Nazareth and the empty tomb reported by women.
Henry Jackson 71 longtime Baytown resident and Humble engineer died Thursday in Baytown hospital after a long illness. He moved to Baytown in 1925 and worked in Humble production until retirement. Funeral 4 pm Saturday at St. John’s Methodist with Rev. Matthis officiating. Burial San Jacinto Memorial Park. Survivors include his widow Lillie E. Jackson, five daughters, two sons, and eight grandchildren. Pallbearers from St. John’s and Humble plant accompany the services.
The small cocker spaniel restrained Mayor Pruett under a stream. the rope he broke tangled on water pipes as rain fell Thursday night. Each approach to free the dog provoked a fight, with the dog resisting and snapping. The mayor asked the owner to retrieve the animal to spare him danger.
Gare Miller aged five learned fire is dangerous when a match he struck burned a waste basket and curtain at his home. He dropped the lit match, flames spread, his mother tackled the blaze and neighbors summoned the fire department. Firefighters arrived after control was regained.
Police Chief McKee and aides observe patrols at Alamo elementary during school safety week. Baytown Jaycees sponsor the program and will purchase new equipment for the patrols. Bill Knowles named chairman of the safety committee.
The Baytown Refinery service laboratories and R D division will host a 7:30 p m Thursday safety celebration at the Community House to honor six and a half million man hours since April 14, 1947 without a disabling injury. H W Ferguson of Houston will speak. Sant Bratmlotti will present a home safety demonstration.
A British Comet jet airliner carrying 24 people reportedly crashed south of the Gulf of Salerno. Sightings described an oil slick and wreckage with bodies as investigators consider a mysterious death ceiling that might explain multiple crashes. Names include Sir Miles Thomas and U. S. Navy Lt. Samuel Abel, with Americans Clyde Anderson F R Harbison and R L Wilkerson aboard a flight to Cairo or Livingstone.
Washington April 9 UP Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr. goes before the nation Friday night to give a first hand report on the Eisenhower administration's fight against communism in the United States. He is expected to call for new measures to tighten the crackdown and review actions against Communist activities since Republicans took power.
Chester Belge reports at Une Wisconsin club eighth anniversary, Dr Wayne Stevens warns against radiological warfare and urges calm. He lists steps for atomic attack prep, urging inside shelter, low posture, covering with furniture, and securing materials before blast, while stressing learning and preparedness.
La Porte police investigated a Thursday night burglary at Tyack's store during a rainstorm. Officers surrounded the building after a tip, found the back door open, searched the premises and attic, but no burglar was located.
India urged an immediate standstill on atomic and hydrogen weapon tests at the United Nations disarmament commission meeting. Premier Jawaharlal Nehru outlined New Delhi’s plan in a formal submission a day before the 12 nation group convened, as UN seeks a ban on production and use.
A fierce storm wrecked power and water service across Baytown and Cedar Bayou. Two Highlands boys were knocked down by lightning while fleeing a rain shower near a garage. A Baytown firefighter died after receiving an electric shock from a telephone receiver while answering a fire alarm. Lightning knocked out transformers, disrupted the Baytown tunnel equipment, and endangered the Baytown Refinery area with fiery displays. Water tanks ran dry after its new system was struck, delaying Saturday’s planned community celebration. A residence at 1608 Beaumont suffered window frame damage and wallpaper coming loose after a nearby lightning strike. The storm left many phones out of order and caused widespread outages for about 300 minutes.
Martha Ann Crumpler 37 died at 4 p.m. Saturday in a Baytown hospital and funeral services were held at the First Baptist church in Mont Belvieu with Rev. Buford Harrell officiating. Burial followed at Cedarcrest cemetery under Earthman funeral home direction. She was a longtime Mont Belvieu resident, former Mont Belview schoolteacher, and member of the Baptist Church and Cedar Bayou Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband Q. B. Crumpler and several brothers and sisters living in Louisiana and Venezuela. Pallbearers were listed.
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