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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1955

Page

2

La Porte to ask hangar plans be changed

The La Porte city commission urged the Tejas National Guard to move the proposed hangar to the east side of the existing facility at the airport to avoid future terminal plans and traffic issues. A land reservation was approved for a future terminal on the west side.

LA Porte Tejas National Guard Guard National Guard W. H. Baugh John Kubler The la Porte City John Kijbler Commission M. D.burgin Kijbler

Youth Road-eo Planned For Crosby Teens

The Crosby Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a teen age road co for youthful motorists on April 30. Winner advances to regional, then state, and finally national contests. Jerry Prochazka named general chairman. committee includes Johnny Hawk Tex Tyler Clarke Heirmanimus Ray Worthy Alvin Stasney Monroe Ewell. All contestants under 20. cars must be standard gearshift fleet type. no moving violation in last six months. Entry forms from Johnny Hank. at least 50 participants expected.

Crosby Junior Chamber of Commerce Road-Co Winer Commerte Road-Co Jerry Prochazka Roead-Co Johnny Hawk Tex Tyler Clarke Heironimus Ray Worthy Alvin Stasney Monroe Ewell Johnny Hank

Births in area listed for April at San Jacinto Memorial

Stork Stops MAVEN announces the birth of William Angus on April 72 at San Jacinto Memorial hospital, weighing seven pounds seven ounces. Grandparents include Mrs. W. A. Kevin and Mr. and Mrs. George C. Craig. Also listed: Jonathan Mark Petrash born April 11 at San Jacinto Memorial. six pounds, ten ounces. Charles Michael Petrash born April 13. nine pounds four ounces. Grandparents described. Nog Leon Anders born April 16. weight seven pounds. Jonathan Glenn Johnson born April 11. six pounds. David Otto Griffith born April 11. nine and a half pounds. Sherry Lynn Behrens born April 4. six and a half pounds. Grandparents named for each family.

Patrasit Me John Petrash Si7 Harvey Jonathan Mark San Jacinto Memorial Hospital Henry J. Petrash Schulenberg Mabel Parker Baytown Anders Br Leon B. Anders Miingis Nog! Leon San Jacinto MeMoral Hospital Wis Enias ViNanueva Monterrey Mexico Harry Anders Kemab

Carver P-TA Group Presents Songs and Poems

The Carver P-TA meeting at Carver High School Library featured fourth grade pupils performing songs, poems, and choral readings under Mrs. C. R. Sheffield. After the program, punch and cookies were served. Mrs. L. M. Belt serves as president.

Carver P-Ta Carver High School C. R. Sheffield L. M. Belt

Texans In Armed Forces Rise In First Quarter 1935

Texas reports 13,123 to armed forces in January through March with 10,601 enlisting and 2,292 drafted via 137 draft boards. About 142,000 Texans were in uniform at end of March, down from 152,000 a year earlier. Operation Mercy test in Beaumont declared a success despite minor bugs.

Austin Uniformed Services Paul L. Wakefield Selective Service National Selective Service Washington Army Armed Forces Tme Texas Draft Boards Beaumont Fex

Earl Warren Declines Presidential Candidacy Irrevocably

Washington UPI Chief Justice Earl Warren said he will never seek the presidency and will not change his stance under any circumstances. He called speculation about a Warren bid embarrassing to his duties as chief justice, insisting he remains dedicated to the Supreme Court.

Earl Warren Lyle G. Witson Washington Mr. Warren United States Supreme Court Warren Eisenhower United States Supreme Court of the United States Wiliam Tecumseh Sherman Sherman

Mexico and United States Sign Workers Agreement

The United States and Mexico signed a 16 point agreement in Mexico City to improve handling of Mexican workers temporarily in the U.S. and curb illegal entry. It approves recommendations on border patrol expansion, employer penalties, fence and tower construction, worker identification, and stronger coordination between nations to reduce illegal labor movement.

Washington United States Mexico State Department Mexico City U.S

Atomic Energy Chief Rules Nevada Tests Barely Affect Radiation

Washington AP report quotes AEC chairman Lewis Strauss saying fallout from Nevada atomic tests is only barely added to natural radiation. He dismisses alarmist forecasts and notes tests provide critical data for civil defense, insisting global liberty relies on maintaining scientific progress and strength.

Jowan A Atomic Energy Commiline Strauss Nevada Pacific Soviet Russia

Shipyard to Build $6 Million High Speed Tanker for Texas Co

Maritime administrator Clarence Morse announced Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co will construct a $6 million high speed tanker under the government graddon-and-build program. The vessel, to be completed by summer 1956, will be delivered to the Texas Company.

Washington Clarence G. Morse Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co Texas Company

Listening Guide and Schedule Highlight Weekend Broadcasts

Radio listings show Dare Wile The Duka island program and Tran News Bhan on Saturday evening. Sunday morning features Mtg For gyiday in Par and The Cheivtophers show. Monday morning includes Og Fuuutio Shi Show and a Baptist Serenade, with a Duke program closing the period.

noNient Tran News Gyiday Ienten Gallam Shewaet Meights Intel Church Nik Parke Rana Mayy Chunnalley BiMiew Virat Baptist Charen HS Aude Uebd Roxy Safety Association Beams of Wile the Duke

Area Deaths—Mrs Manila Battle, former Mont Belvieu resident

Mrs Manila AH Battle died Saturday morning in Durant Oklahoma where she had lived since 142 Funeral services set for 10 am Monday at Holmes Funeral Home Durant Survivors include two daughters Mrs Relaa of Samhadle Texas and Mrs Foe Holland of May Oklahoma and one son Chaney Battle of Durant

Mra Manila AH. Battle Mont Belvieu Durant Okla Ary Hill Holmes Puneral Mise Rela Aatie Samhadle Tex Foe Holland May O'a Ald Chaney Batlle

Livestock Fort Worth Up USDA Weekly Report

USDA weekly livestock summary shows all classes roughly steady after earlier declines. Tops include beef steers at 24, mixed yearlings 22, with good and choice heifers 17.60 to 21.40 and commercial 12.00 to 16.50. Slaughter calves 17.50 to 21.50, heavier calves 22, cull and utility cows 10 to 14. Medium and good stocker yearlings and calves steady to strong, with active trade all week.

Fort Worth USDA

Slayer Of Daughter Gets Execution Stay

Henry William Meyer, convicted in Harris County for the gunshot killing of his married daughter Elsie Yearwood, received a 30 day stay of execution. Gov Allan Shivers office announced the reprieve extends the execution date from May to June 5. The defense argued marital troubles impaired Meyer's mind after an eight year marriage ended.

Austin Henry William Meyer Harris County Allan Shivers Meyer Elsie Yearwood

Mrs Flo O Byarne Dies in Houston

Mrs Flo O Byarne known as Flo Meacy O Byrne died Saturday morning in a Houston hospital at age 61. She lived at 2305 Kentucky and worked as Rev Denis Kennedy's housekeeper. She was a member of the Altar Society of St Joseph's Catholic Church. Survivors include her sister Pearl Toler of Houston and nephew Emory Toler of Chicago. Earthmen Funeral Home will send her body to Florence Katy for services and burial. Definite arrangements for the services have not been made.

Flo Meacy O'Byrne Houston Hospital Denis Kennedy Kentucky Altar Society St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Pearl Toler Houston Nephesy Emory Toler Chicago Earthmen Haneral Home Florence Katy

National Geographic Society trains teachers nationwide abroad

The National Geographic Society reports a large program training teachers across the United States and in foreign countries through Clarke School for the Deaf in Northampton Massachusetts serving as a hub for field training and dissemination of geographic education.

Clarke ‘School For the Deak Northampton Mass United States National ‘ Geoseaphic Society

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