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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1950

Page

7

Yanks Do Battle at Korean Bridge in Ants Like Order

A U S Army platoon near a bridge in Korea repelled a North Korean force of about 400. They fired with 59 caliber rifles, light machine guns, and a 75 millimeter recoilless gun, taking down hundreds as Phosphorus rounds stunned troops. The action lasted about an hour with no American casualties.

Korea Kumechon Gee Uxee Francis Meloney Fa Jeesed Pussoney Cari c Partick Tulsa Edward C Nonwailer Sheboygan Wisconsin Patrick Gain Lloyd Hahn Baldwin Park California Patrick Nonwailer

Houston Holiday Week Offers Wide Range of Attractions

Houston Holiday Week presents a full slate for visitors with Broadway and cinema stars, musical comedies, and sports events. Lyric Theatre runs Rio Rita. outdoor Good News opens Monday. Alley Theatre stages Summer and Smoke. Buffs play San Antonio and Oklahoma City. Little League and softball tournaments run daily. boxing and wrestling on specific nights. quarter horse races at Arrowhead Park. San Jacinto Monument and Battleship Texas attract travelers. Information and reservations available from Houston Holidays P O Box 2371 Houston Texas.

Houston Texas Lyric Theatre Martha Hrrdle Gil Lamb Public School San Antonio Sun Oklahoma City Arrowhead Park San Jacinto Monument Battlegrounds P. O

MacArthur Pacific Command Extended To Ryukyu

Five years ago today headlines recalled MacArthur expanding Pacific command to the Ryukyu Islands as Japan planes struck. The Sun Ray Oil employee T S Whitehead was injured when a drilling rig lever snapped and struck him in the face. Oscar Nolan Whitmire, eight, suffered a lacerated arm after falling through a showroom window at a shoe shop. Benny Lyn New marked his first birthday with a cake from his mother Mrs B C New. Kenneth Wright, twelve, appears in the remembered item.

MacArthur Pacific Ryukyu’ Islands T. S. Whitehead Sun Ray Oil Company Earth Biz Oscar Nolan Whitmire Pelley Benny Lyn New

Texas City Eyes 2 Million Dollar Bond Election

Texas City commissioners and bond firm reps plan a $2,075,000 financing package including $1,825,000 in revenue bonds and $250,000 in tax bonds. Projects cover curbs gutters traffic control and sewer upgrades with pools for white and Black residents to be funded on a pay as you go basis, with construction to start soon for completion by next summer.

Texas City SPI Westgate Commission Sey

Polio Cases Decline Nationwide in Latest Week

The US Public Health Service reports 245 new polio cases nationwide for the latest week, down from 827 the prior week, with Colorado adding seven cases. Year to date totals reach 4,947, far below the 7,289 seen during the worst period, as New York and Virginia show notable tallies among states.

Washington US Public Health Service Colorado The Health Service New York California Iowa Michigan

Spirit Sermon Set for Baytown Churches and Union Services

Baytown churches plan a Spirit centered lesson for all Christ churches with readings from Galatians and Corinthians and the Mary Baker Eddy text. Two Sunday services at 12 am and a Wednesday 8 pm midweek service feature themes of harmony, liberty, and spiritual healing.

Mary Beker _Hiddy Wisconsin Fev Clyde C. Felts First Christian Church Barbara Clark Spirit of God Neidlinger Anite Methodist Marion M. E. McPhail Baptist Temple George English Baptist Temple Wil English Elog. Petty

Shriners Take Over Cowtown Fort Worth Parade

Colorful Shriners in Fort Worth lead the Texas Shriner Association annual meeting climax with a 3500 person parade through downtown at 1 pm. Afaslah Temple swept convention contests. Arabia Temple and El Mina Temple placed in patrol and drum corps events. Moslah won the chanters contest with Arabia second and El Maida third. S. Wayne O Keefe of Amarillo elected president for 1951. next year’s convention awarded to Panhandle City.

Texas Shriner Association Fort Worth Afaslah Bouston Arabia Temple el Mina Temple Galveston Arabia Ben Hur Austin Moslah el Maida el Paso S. Wayne O'Keefe Amarilla Penhandle

Mothball Fleet Loses 46 More Cargo Ships

Washington reports 46 more cargo ships will be taken from the mothball fleet, lifting active service orders since the Korean War began to 123 ships. The Maritime Administration said withdrawals will be made from eight reserve fleet sites including Beaumont.

Washington Maritime Administration Beaumont

Harris County Democratic primary nominees certified

Legal notice records Harris County certification of Democratic primary nominees from the July 22 1850 election. Names include W E Bionteith Albert Thomas Jack Simmons Lewis Bord Woodrutt A Winborn Carlton Moore Seaby Bracewell Lilienth Prag Woodrutt and others for various offices. Publication authorized by Harris County Executive Committee and Clerk Mieler. Baytown notice invites sealed bids for redeemer Lutheran Church Parsonage from August 19 1950.

Dro Miller Harris County Houston Texas Dear Bob Tucker Dely Harris County Desocratice Executive Committee Demeretic Damnerstis Air Justice ‘Court of Our Appeals Albert Thomas Eighth Jack Sinien Siets Beara Ewisg Concz A. Winborn Searey _bracewell Lilienth Woodrutt Carlton “Moore Aiilies ClemcCielland Frobete Sears McGe Szell. Jr Br. J. W Airs Comstance LL Fom Ataes Justice At Peace Pet Pus Weip Lambert Ziarlein Nstice of ‘ Peace Hester Justice GE Peace Odéte D Busch A. Wo Stiriz Justice of Peace AL W Alle) Thels PL Davis Clarence Roth McEarlane Br Ciader Benet Pou Jack Busses Seo Harris County Committee Mieler Connie Court Texes Baytown State of Texas W. DL Harris Couny, Peres West Sternling

For Rent Room in Wooster Apartment

Furnished room in Wooster available for rent. Dial 6263 contact Sele Sepom Guforaimeed at 80325 East Hunnicmtt. No pets or children preferred. District 616. Lostp ice garage apartment unfurnished near close in. Address 3117 Iinsis. Dial 7147. S43tp

Wooster East Hunnicmtt

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