Birthday Party in Baytown Notes and Scouts Meet
A birthday gathering featured cake ice cream and gifts for Jane Portis and others. Cub Scout Den 3 Pack 87 met at Mrs W L Brough with a kite contest won by Harvey James and an egg muffin treat hosted by Mrs Helen Laird and Mrs H Bruce Woods. Den 2 Pack 87 met at Mrs Ancel W Burke for weekly session and snacks. The T B L Crss of the First Baptist Church held a Friday meeting at Mrs Meade Sullivan home to plan church flowers and study Prev ex. Easter party for Beginner 2 Dept at the church with about 25 children and leaders present. Baytown PTA to meet with junior high band program. Woman’s society met Thursday at the Methodist Church with study of The Women of The Bible. Family news includes visits from Kennedy, Huntsville and Driscoll relatives.
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Den
W.L. Brough
Elgon Har
Harvey James
Helen Laird
H. Bruce Woods
buRt
Hervey James
Jerry Smith
George Lion Laird
Hussell Woods
Jimmy Burke
Den 2
Ancel W. Burke
Joe Oliver
Charles Herndon
David Doolittle
Merick Saucier
Floyd Harry
Ronnie Hively
Sullivan
T. BE. L
First Baptist Church
Meade Sullivan
Fiowers
P. BE. McDonald
W. A. Hutchins
The
Airs
O. Rodgers
Jack Sheppard
Lawrence Inge
Joé Treat
A. Brodges
Baytown
Brown
Stupe
WSCS
Methodist Church
J. B. Hance
Rotary Club
J. P. Brown
J. R. Barrow
F. F., Noland
I Towns
J. F. Brown
Lucy Burwell
Dust Storm Chokes Midwest Rains End
A dust storm reduced visibility to zero in parts of Kansas and across the Midwest, delaying traffic as winds peaked near 70 mph two weeks ago. Forecasters said the storm abated as high winds tapered, with only isolated dust in eastern Kansas and no rain expected in the next two days. The system followed a broad low pressure area off the Pacific, with ongoing dust issues across Oklahoma Missouri and Texas and warnings of potential future dust from the same weather pattern.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Werther
Missouri
Pacific
U.S
Midwest
Weather Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Kenses
Oklahome
Texas
Junction City
U. S
State Highway Patrol
Salina
McPherson
U. S. Weather Bureau
Dalles
Key Clubbers To Ohio Convention From Baytown Group
Four Robert E. Lee High School Key Club members Harris Lee Keiler Paul Buis Paul Smith and Robert Larkins will attend the international convention in Columbus Ohio in April 2029 as delegates from the Texas Oklahoma District Keller to join nominating caucus three representatives. Baytown Kiwanis Club sponsors the trip and Ken Miller international president appointed Keller. The group departs Baytown April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee High School
Hey Club
Columbus
Ohio
Harris Lee Keiler
Lee Club
Paul Buis
Paul Smith
Robert Larkins
Baytown Kiwanis Club
Keller
Wiil
Texas
Oklahoma
Ken Miller
International
Baytown
Lee Ranks High in Region Meet
Lee Ranks High in Region Meet shows Lee High School students earning top positions across divisions at the District 14-AA Interscholastic League event hosted by the University of Texas in Freeport. Notable results include Reith Russell second in boys singles tennis, Kath een Grent second in girls singles tennis, Jack Ogg second in boys declamation, Dixie Williams third in girls declamation, and the spelling team led by Tommy Smith and Helen Bere winning first with high scores.
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Robert J.lee High School
University of Texas
Freeport
Reith Russell
Katheen Grent
Jack Ogg
Dixie Williams
State Wins Suit Against Gas Firms
The state won an antitrust suit against six butane gas dealers in San Antonio. Judge Jack Roberts in the 126th District Court ordered $7500 in penalties and a permanent injunction preventing any future price fixing or maintenance of butane and propane gas prices. Defendants include Hills Transport Corporation Hydrogas Company Butane Sales Company Berfect Gas Company W. G. Bilis doing business as Vapo Butane Company and A. W. Werosche.
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Hilis 'Transport ~ Corporation
Hydroges Company
Butane Sales Company
Berfect Gas Compay
W. G. Bilis
Vapo Butane Company
A. W. Weroesche
Butane Gas and Equipment
Realtor G I loan appraiser to speak at Baytown luncheon
O Connor of Houston veteran GI loan appraiser Gi loan plan key man in veterans loan program principal speaker at Baytown Real Estate Board luncheon Friday at 12 30 pm in Humble Dining Room Elmore Woodruff board president urges realtors and allied firms to attend and bring guests The message centers on the importance of the GI loan program for real estate work in Baytown
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O'Connor
Houston
Aiser
Baytown Real Estate Board
Elmore Woodruts
Baytown
Woodruff
Baytown Girl Earns Honorary UT Sociology Society
LeNelle Nelson of Baytown has been elected to Alpha Kappa Delta, UT honorary sociology society. Selection honors a high scholastic average and interest in sociology and social problems. Miss Nelson, a Phi Beta Kappa member, is also linked with Jota Sigma Phi and other women’s honors.
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Austen
LeNelle Nelson
Baytown
Alpha Kanna Delta
University of Texas
Miss. Nelsor
Phi Beta Kappa
Jota Sigma Fi
Hnorary
Chemistry
Organization For’ Women
and ‘ Eorge Ee Nelson
Norwalk Wife Charged in Hair Cutting and Domestic Dispute
Rosalie Bruce, 22, files assault charges against Edward Lee Brice after he allegedly cut her hip length hair with a knife during a dispute over her staying out with her mother in Ocean Park. She plans to wear a wig while her hair regrows, while Brice awaits jail.
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Norwalk
Califen
Rosalie Bruce
Mrs. Bruce
Gehen
Edward Lee
Ocean Park
Mirs
Bruce
Pve
Neptune to Go Modern In Copter at Splash Day
Galveston will inaugurate the 1950 Splash Day with a helicopter arrival by Neptune to mark a modern twist. The sea icon will arrive after Marines clear the beach and will crown Miss Flying Saucer of 1950 from a state contest. Five hundred flying disks worth up to 1500 in cash and merchandise will be showered from the helicopter, with top prize 250 dollars.
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Galveston
Neptune
Welllown
U.S
Greater Gelveston Beach Association
Census Man Tricks Irate Householder With Fishing Talk
In Fort Worth a census enumerator faced a homeowner who refused to answer. He diverted the dispute by mentioning fishing gear in the hall and describing fishing as a great sport. The tactic calmed the householder and yielded the needed information.
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Fort Worth
Air Force awards contract for four engine B 47 jet
Washington report states the Air Force contracted Boeing to develop a four engine B470 version of the B-47 jet bomber with 9200 pound thrust engines. The modification aims to extend range beyond 4000 miles and speed beyond production models, with completion planned for June 1951.
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Washington
Air Force
Boeing Airplane Company
Air Material Command
Baytown Lions Nominate 14 For Club Offices
Baytown Lions Club nominated 14 candidates for eight offices at yesterdays meeting with election set for May 2. Max Altman sought president, Murray Rogers for vice president, Gene Bauer by Robert Gillette, Dan Stellworth by W. T. Busch, and Robert Gillette for secretary. Donald Allen named treasurer after Sloan withdrew. Board seats open with holdovers Gillette and Theo Wilburn. Prominent attendees included Postmaster Ballard and guests Proxies listed.
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Max Altman
Baytown Lions Club
Altman
George Bennett
CGM
Sparky) Bond
Murray Rogers
Ray Sloan
Robert Gillette
Gene Bauer
W. T. Busch
Dan Stellworth
William H. Bridges
David Arnett
Sloan
Donald Allen
Milton Kelly
Gillette
Bond
Board of
O. T. Manning
Morris Harper
Theo Wilburn
Cas
N. B. Ballard
Fred Parker
Herbert Frazier
Milton Jorgan
Fred Dittman
Arnett
Fred Hartman
Ballard
A.W. Costley
A. D. Taylor
L. £. Pennington
Don Newton
Hershel Henry
H. Panowich
Knights Of Columbus Ball Set For May 6 In Baytown
San Jacinto Council No 2788 Knights of Columbus will hold its annual ballroom dance on May 6 at the Baytown Community House. Smitty's Orchestra from Schulenburg will provide music. Baytown merchants organize an entertainment program and tickets go on sale after April 15 through Knights members.
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Shevnan
xHert
Chicago
Rice Hotel
Houston
Mir
Bhevnan
Wii
N. Artesian Ave
San Jacinto Council
Knights of Columbus
Baytown
Tom Worosed
Cheirman
Smitty
Wellhown
Schulenburg
Baytown Merchants
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J. Welch
Minnie Norris
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Clarence Smith
Kennedy
Vera Marie Keefer
Huntsville
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Ray Tribble
Driscoll
Decker Drive
Assembly of God Church
Witte
Jonnie McDuffexes
Nuk. Blanchard
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Marty White
Paul Holladay
Robert ©. Lea High School
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Jo Mason
Jo Ed McLemore
George Atkins
Delilah
Copter
Downing Rooting Co
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Seadless
Uba City
California
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Baytown Lions
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Jim Bord
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Tewebry Repsis
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