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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1950

Page

2

Former Child Stars Face Adult Troubled Hearts

Hollywood reports two veteran ex child stars, Jackie Coogan and Mickey Rooney, facing court action over marriages and finances. Coogan’s third wife seeks divorce custody, while Rooney’s second wife accuses him of owed alimony and child support totaling tens of thousands. Rooney must appear September 15 to answer possible contempt charges.

Liie Coogan Mickey Rooney Hollywood Jackie Coogan Silent Flickers Andy Hardy Talkies Coagan Rooney Ann McCormack Goorgan Jean Betty Jane Rose Rooney Birmingham Ihe Alahams Martha Vickers Stele Baldine Soogan Betty Grable Flower Parry Miss Grable Miss Parry Miss McCormack Boston Roorey Elso Ava Gardner Miss Birmingham Miss Dickers

Liberty Kiwanis Club To Hear Rev Henckell

The Liberty Kiwanis Club in formation will host a luncheon program at Liberty City Hall featuring Rev P Wal ter Henckell rector of Trinity Episcopal Church. Baytown Kinsmans members and Bragg Callaway James Bond and Dr Jesse Kirkpatrick will take part in the program.

New Liberty Kiwanis Club Baytown Baytown Kinsmans

Anti-Pollution Group Forms to Survey Local Industries

At a meeting of the Air Pollution Committee a plan to locate air pollution sources was outlined. A temporary committee will continue its work while a permanent body sets rules and policies and seeks assurances from Huber Corporation that its carbon black plant under construction will not release fumes. Members listed include A Pollock R O Johnson J W Walker J W Saunders and Boyde Ea.

Temorary Huber Corporation A. Pollock R. O. Johnson J. W. Walker J. W. Saunders Boyde Ea

City Dads Finish Budget Hearings

City council approved raises for Public Works heavy machinery operators up to 125 dollars with most increases going to the lowest paid workers. Hourly scales rose 3.45 cents and police radio operators gained ten dollars, with a new annual budget line of 249 dollars for an identification man.

Public Works Department A. V. Barber CL. Thompson D. D. Jones

Pay Old Water Bills Warns of Cutoffs by City Official

A. V. Barber, head of the water department, warned that about 150 water customers will have service cut off if delinquent bills are not paid. Cut-offs are planned to begin early next week for bills overdue more than 60 days.

A. V. Barber Water Department

New Voice Joins Golden Campaign

A new voice enters the Jack Golden for constable campaign as George Franklin, Golden’s newborn son, born yesterday at Baytown Hospital weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces joins the family. Mir and Ais Golden are parents of Joseph 2 and Lavada 3. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George W Golden of Coady.

Jack Golden Constable Golden George Franklin Baytown Hospital Mir Ais Joseph Lavada George W. Golden Coady

McCullough Takes Over As Judge

McCullough recalls a long oil field career from roughneck to foreman. He traces family moves from the east side of the railroad to West Main, West Columbia, Sour Lake, and Upper Louisiana, noting births in 1919 and 1922 and a 1944 retirement after a life in Sun Oil Humble and related operations.

McCullough FR. C. Stephenson West Main McCulloughs West Columbia Sour Lake Upper Louisiana Laverne McCullough O. S. McCullough, Jr Humble OF and Refining Company Sun Oil Company

Five Minor Traffic Accidents Reported

Baytown motorists set a local record for minor crashes Tuesday with four collisions and one overturned car between noon and midnight. I B Spurlock, 17, of Cedar Bayou, escaped injury as his vehicle rolled at Roseland Park circle, damage over 500 dollars. Other incidents occurred at Pruett West Sterling South Main Gulf Fourth East Texas and Decker Drive near Goose Creek bridge.

Baytown I. B. Spurlock Cedar Bayou Circle Roseland Park Seld Pruett West Sterling South Main Gulf Fourth East Texas Decker Drive Goose Creek Bridge

Jaycees Urge Baytown Voters In Democratic Runoff

Baytown Jaycees urge people to vote in Saturday's Democratic runoff. The August 28 date will be added to Vote Today signs painted around town. The campaign is sponsored by the Jaycees Americanism committee chaired by Pete Baumgarten.

Baytown

Stock Special Sees Mixed Results In Odd Ledger

An arcaic stock note shows varied figures with percentages around 32 percent and 46 percent, including references to 124 percent and 35K in a terse market update. The text lists several marginal values and intervals while noting overall waning trend amid fluctuating shares.

Texas Politicos Hurl Accusations Runoff Campaign Speeches

Reported in East Texas rosters Brooks travels Cameron Palestine Crocket Huntsville while Austin officials release a new campaign expenditures tally. Fagan Dickson and San Antonio lead with 2298 dollars, nearly reaching the 2500 ceiling. Will Wilson 2073, Ramsey 2160, Brooks 3660. J E McDonald seeks 11th term as secretary of agriculture, opponent John C White lists 1542 for first primary and runoff.

Brooks East Texas Cameron Palestine Crockett Huntsville Austin Secretary of State Fagan Dickson San Antonio Will Wilson Delias State Supreme Court Ramsey J. E. McDonald Texas John C. White Wichita Falls

Britton-Cravens to Build Three Homes in Addition

Britton-Cravens Company receives permits to construct three houses in the Britton Cravens Addition. Each home falls in the $10,000 class with two bedrooms and one bath. Addresses include 1995 Kentucky, 1902 Vermont, and 2005 Washington, with 1670 square feet for the Washington property and about 1250 square feet for the others.

Britton-Cravens Tumber Company Britton- Cravens Kentucky Vermont Washington

Texas Guard Officers Begin Atom War Training

At North Fort Hood Texas an atomic warfare school opens for officers of the 34th Infantry Division. Major General H Miller Ainsworth says the program runs each evening after duties at the Guard summer camp. Artillerymen move to the rocket range and blaze away with bazookas while infantrymen fire rifles and machine guns in a stepped up training program.

Fort Hood Texas 34Th Infantry Diion Texas National Guard H. Miller Ainsworth Basoelsas

Livestock market roundup from Fort Worth stalls

USDA Livestock notes from Fort Worth show mixed cattle demand with beef steers and bulls firming, cows stronger, and steadier stockers. Calves and feeders vary, with slaughter cattle and feeders listing across spreads and weights, while hogs and sows move in narrower ranges and seasonal feeders hold steady.

Fort Worth USDA

Five Cedar Bayou Boys Enlist In Air Force

Five former Cedar Bayou High School teammates from Baytown enlist in the U S Air Force. They will depart Houston for San Antonio for basic training, joined in the Air Force 2 group, hoping to remain together. Names listed include Herschel Smith D Pitts Jerry Blancett IL& and W G Maley, Jr. The article notes their high school ties and plans.

Cedar Bayou Air Force Gar Bayou High School Houston San Antonio Us Air Force Air Force 2 Dot Greg Herschel Smith D. Pitts Jerry Blancett W. G. Maley

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