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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1950
Page
8
Baytown residents toured Arnett and Company’s new Baytown insurance offices in an open house from 9 am to 5 pm. Senior partner B. T. Arnett marked 25 years in the business, with son David Y. joining the firm in 1938. Mrs Joan Lehde and Mrs Lavern Wells led guest services with refreshments and souvenirs.
Texas welfare rolls reached 227,251 last month, a new high, with about 56,000 more people on aid than five years ago. August 1945 payments totaled 207,144 dollars, while August 1950 payments reached 7,107,144 dollars, reflecting a steady rise in public assistance.
James M Turner defense attorney filed a motion for a new trial after a Galveston jury found Turner guilty of murder of Marvin I Clark. If denied, an appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals is planned. Verdict followed a 10 day trial that began at 9 am and ended with a 20 year sentence.
The first Texas case of human anthrax in three years has been reported to the State Health Department from Linden in Cass County. The department added that the details are being investigated and will be updated as available.
The Baytown Christian Church will read a lesson sermon on Soul as the subject this Sunday. Golden Text from Lamentations 3 24 and Isaiah 26 8 anchor the message with readings from Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health. Services include 11 am worship and 7 00 pm Wednesday testimonies of Christian Science healing. Education details and reading room hours are listed.
Report notes that anthrax is transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals parts such as hair hide or flesh, emphasizing direct exposure as the usual route of spread.
Paul Maynard resumes duties as assistant district attorney after resigning June 1 to pursue a county judge campaign. District Attorney A. Winborn reassigns him to assist with non support cases and Maynard previously argued before the Harris County Grand Jury.
One day per word rates and multiple day options are listed with a minimum 45 words. Ads are cash with order and may incur a memo charge for phone orders. Rates for special notices and memorials require request. copy may be edited. Sun not liable for more than one incorrect insertion.
Legal notice describes sealed bids due August 38 2950 for a house dwelling with rooms kitchen attic and frame siding at 412 West Sterling Baytown known as Redeemer Lutheran Church Parsonage. Auction to be conducted by Redeemer Lutheran Church Bonding Committee with inspections via Mr W Ehrhardt. Also announces transfer of interest in Milner's Confectionery at West DeFes Avenue Baytown Texas to B White with liability clause and future transactions.
Notice lists Cedar Bay Lodge 321 AF and AML SNES events on Saturday August 12 at 9 with Grand Master Albert J. De Lange. Presentation of 50 year button to Brother A R Shearer. Visiting brethren invited. Also a help wanted ad and service jots for mowing and dirt work.
Baytown Auction Company offers livestock sales every Saturday at 2:00 PM on Garth Road near City Limits. They buy or sell cows and calves by head or by the pound, with stock bought at any time. Cell 7277.
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