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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1954

Page

2

Refinery Not First Target Says CD Man

A Houston defense expert told Lions Club members that Baytown refinery would not be the first target in an air raid and urged citywide training to reduce panic and save lives. He cited Spokane defense drills and warned that even small towns near Houston could be overwhelmed without preparation.

Refinery Baytown Greater Neret Houston Norne Ant M‘s Tack Lions Crippled Children’s Kerrville Fred Parker

Local First Names in Crosby and Channelview Obituaries

Obituary notes list several Crosby and Channelview residents including Mrs. Harold Higginbotham Mrs. Fred Williams Wayne Cardwell and Mrs. Johnnie Etheredge Also listed are Mrs Z T Poston Peggy Franklin Edwards and John Jack Sr Barrett Settlement. Funeral services for W A Voss a retired rancher were held at Walker Funeral Home chapel in Breville on Thursday.

Harold Higginbotham Crosby Fred Walker Funeral Home Breville Voss W. A. Voss

DAILY ACROSS AND DOWN CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES

A compact list of across and down clues for a newspaper crossword. Includes items like a weapon, a fine wool, covering the inside, and various regional terms, with multiple misprints and garbled entries alongside standard clues.

Honor Medal Given Parents Their Son Killed 2 Days Before Peace

At the Pentagon Navy Secretary Thorne presented the Medal of Honor to Mr and Mrs Pedro Guillen of El Paso Texas for their son S Sgt Ambrosio Guillen who fell defending his platoon two days before the Korean cease fire. The ceremony honored his heroism during a night attack by two Communist battalions and his refusal to abandon his post despite mortal wounds. The parents expressed deep gratitude as they received the nation’s highest award for heroism.

Washington Ambrosio Guillen Korea Navy Charles Thoreas Pedro Guillen el Paso Tex Pentagon Thomas Guillen

Births and Families in Crosby and Baytown Area

Stork stops Higginbotham as Aug 17 baby named. Cardwell, eighth month, Crosby child updates. Higginbotham, Williams, Cardwell, and others announce births at San Jacinto Memorial and Baytown Hospital. Debora Lynn Daniel born at Baytown Hospital weighs six pounds thirteen ounces. Grandparents listed. Major Mason stationed at Edwards Air Base.

Dantel Chyile Daniel Florida Baytown Hospital Deborah Lynn Carl Daniel Guy Woods

Legal Notice of Primary Election Nominees in Texas

A damaged legal notice lists Republican party primary election nominees for Waters County Texas. Includes names such as Penney Woe, Renee, Anne Cagney, Kirsh, Mite, Young, Shephen, and Morris, with positions like Representative and County Commissioner. Date references to April 24, 1954 and signatures from county officials authenticate the notice.

Prroiieta Waters Couey Texas Reyne Party Partetus Penney Unis Renee Anne Cagney Kant F Enleo Dick Shephen Young Cominienance Treeinet Now Iter Silder Preqinet Piranie Fer Aster Robert Morris Carl A Taty Kelly Tmllman Varad Mousion Avansy Z R. Brown Barty Tiatris Mounty Mule Clerk Marrs Couunty Town Sun Havin Texac Phie Avans Canary

City approves Ward bid cutting school project cost

Ward bid to build the project was cut from the architect's estimate by about 15000 after revising plans. Changes included omitting concrete pavement around the buildings and using cheaper grid tile. Four manual doors replace automated ones, lowering total to under 850000, with local subcontractors planned to finish before cold weather. City officials and architect express satisfaction stating it will cost the city per square foot.

Estimte Ward Lowell Lammers Council Lammers Bye Construction Inas den Ube

Texas Gubernatorial Debate Focuses on Drought Relief

Spence and Yarborough clash over drought handling by the Republican Shivers administration. Yarborough attacks relief timetables as inadequate while promising quicker state action if elected. He pledges to empower the agriculture commissioner to mobilize aid, placing Texas needs ahead of party interests.

Spence Yarborough Drouth Jaime Beings Cate Texas Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Dreuth Washington Allan Shivers Shivers Supreme Court State Board of Control Austin Times Publishing Co Miss Texas Shivers Family Agriculture Department Architectural Eaminers Board of Hair-dressers College of Agriculture and Industry Firemen's Pension Fund General J Office Lamar Stateollege A. Texag Southern University Aus Miscellaneotus

Stock Quotes and Haacke Rites Highlight Local News

Funeral services for Ed L. Haacke 80 longtime La Porte resident were set for 4 pm Wednesday at La Porte Community Church with Rev John C Eichorn officiating and burial in La Porte Cemetery. He died Sunday in St James Missouri leaving four sons 13 grandchildren and a great grandchild. The Army flag signaling system used in the 1860 campaign against Navajo is noted as the first successful field test using wigwag signals.

Ed L. Haacke la Porte la Porte Community Church John C. Eichorn Haacke St. James Mio Harnest George Haacke Edwin A Bill L. Haacke Saint James Fauntleroy

Sun Spots Junior Deputy Picnic at Roseland Park

Sun Spots Junior Deputy baseball team will be entertained at 4 p m Saturday as a picnic at Raytown s Roseland Park. Several parents assist Deputy Sheriff Jimmie Crate in host duties. The team will accept its three representatives for the AG Star game in Houston next week. Baptist Revival services led by Rev Sam Martin at Central Baptist Hemstead with 10 0 0 and 7 30 p m. 450 present Monday night 1416 Tuesday morning and 550 Tuesday night. Officer C E Meadows helps the homeless then eight arrests for vagrancy or drunkenness. Shivers Panel features Gov Allan Shivers ally group on KPRC TV at 9 p m Wednesday September. Aikin of Paris and others to appear.

LA Porte Jontor Raytown Roseland Park Jimmie Crate Jean Gue Houston Sam Martin First Baptist Church Hemstead Central Baptist Church King and Bowie Streets John Osteen C. E. Meadows Shivers Friends of Gov Allan Shivers Kprc-Tv

Livestock prices edge through Fort Worth market report

At Fort Worth on August 18 the USDA shows slow but steady livestock trading. Slaughter steer and heifer prices range from 9 to 17 with several high grades scarce, cows mixed to steady, bulls 8 to 12.50, stockers 12 to 17, calves around 1.00. Hogs slow, butcher weights down 2 to 5 cents. In Mexico City, Miguel E. Abed says Mercedes Benz will open a large assembly plant in Mexico next year to build low priced cars buses and trucks with Mexican and German investment.

Fort Worth USDA German Co Mexico CIPY Miguel E. Abed Mercedes Benz Automobile Company of Germany Abed Capsital

Baytown Sun Publication Details and Rates

The Baytown Bin published on weekdays by Baytown Sun Inc in Bartown Texas. Wred Harman is editor and publisher with various staff roles listed. Subscription rates are stated at 120 dollars monthly and 14.40 yearly with advance payment terms and reduced multi month options. Military service rate is 75 cents per month. Address and registration details reference the act of Congress of March 3 1870.

Tha Baytown Sun, Inc al Pearce Antver Bartown Texas Wred Harman Ryd 3 Contda Pearh Mie Jackson Warren Twain Crerlero nint—Blonth

U S Tourists Spend Millions in Mexico

U S tourists spent more than 200 million dollars in Mexico last year according to government statisticians. They estimate Mexico’s net income from tourism at 165 million dollars after deducting about 137 thousand dollars spent traveling in the United States and elsewhere.

Mexico City U.S Mexico United States

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