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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1954

Page

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Six Million Dollar Sub Division Planned for Baytown

Baytown appears to pursue a six million dollar housing project described as a super sub division. The Baytown Pioneers Club will host its annual Christmas party at 7 pm with admission a 50 cent toy or thirty seats in cash for Goodfellows. Entertainment includes dancing and games with refreshments. C J Bailey travels to Cleburne for Clyde Bailey funeral. East Harris County Laymen to elect officers January 11 at St Mark's Methodist Church. Former Baytown Sun sports editor Dan Shulus will appear on Morvis Frank's Meet the Chronicle program on Channel 13 at 6 pm.

Baytown Pioneers Club Priday Goodfellows East Harris County St Mark's Cy TV Dan Shulus The Baytown Sun Houston Chronicle Morvis Frank Meet the Chronicle Channel 13

Lerner Presents Baytown Apartment And Shopping Center Plan

Lerner outlines plans for a $6 million mixed development in Baytown including a six hundred home subdivision a shopping center and rental units near Afrhart drive Texa avenue and Goose Creek. He notes FHA approval, street utilities and ethnic sections for Latin American and Negro communities amid earlier notices of new residential projects.

Baytown West Eventart Ike Berner Abhomedd Hy-Hagt Old Central Heights Park Cial Rental Pro Giggitic Lerner Neea Siun Afrhart Drive ald’-Busch Goose Creek Texas Ayuue Ax Ténglon Texa Avenue de Negro Larner Monkely Hull Cedar Bayou

Last Rites Set For Well-known Highlands Woman

Mrs. Roza Carlisle Spivey 69, longtime Highlands resident and wife of W. Wie Bot Sr, died Thursday night in a Baytown hospital after two weeks illness. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Earthman chapel with Rev. A J Marlin and Rev. Dennis Barnes officiating. Burial in Hollywood Cemetery Houston. Survivors include husband, a son Warren Spivey Highlands a daughter Virginia Lagging Houston five grandchildren five great grandchildren. Pallbearers R M Marshall C A Jackson George Bower Jeff Tanner F E Kimball Fred Chandler.

Roza Carlisle Spivey Highlands W. Wie Bot Sr Highlands Businesan First Ban‘Hist Church Hollywood Cemetery Houston Earthmanuneral Home Spivey Birmingham Ala Texas Warren Spivey Virginia Lagging R. M. Marshall C. A. Jackson George Bower Jeff Tanner F. E. Kimball Fred Chandler

Bertha Carter Loses Billfold and ID in Baytown Area

Around Town notes Bertha Carter reports losing a green brown leather billfold containing about eight dollars and all identification papers, in the West Baytown area. She asks finders to return cash but papers are needed, Mary Terry reports a busy Christmas schedule, and locals chat about upcoming plans and events.

Bertha Carter Plannes West Baytown Mary Terry Ralph Garretts Heck Feins Julian Spring B. B. Talley Highlands Bennie Gattis Tom Moon Doris Price W. Harper Lee Tag Erna Simmons Allen Watkins Orval Bel Rio Martha Marshall Jean Barry Anna Young Dorothy Patterson Mia Callaway Carrie Tou Taylor Hester Nell Cuithrie

McKee hints at suit over 33 sick leave days

Former Baytown police chief H E McKee warned the City Council he may sue if unpaid for 33 unused sick leave days from his tenure. He cited Civil Service rulings and a California case as support, while council members debated his status and promised a ruling after legal review. McKee now operates Mac's Cafe in Houston and invited friends to visit.

Clyde A. Murray Baytown H. E. McKee McKee State Court of Civil Appeals Houston George Chandler Chandler Moke Mac

New Officers Named By Girl Scout Group

New officers for the Girl Beant Town committee were elected Thursday night with Vo Ve Wright named to continue as chairman. Most officers were re elected. four took new roles. Sixty five workers attended the Grace Methodist church dinner meeting where Wright presided. Mrs. J. L. Clements became vice president. Remaining in their offices were secretary David Lefkovits and treasurer Max JD. Nuttall. Three new standing committee chairmen were named: Mrs. Blair Mann program, Mrs. Frank Angel training, Mrs. A B Casey nominating. Other chairs included Mrs. P. Fly, Mrs. D. W. Lucas organization, Mrs. M. R. Morrow relations, A. BR Padgett finance, Mrs. Jody Isenhower registrar, and Dr A A Draeger staff and office. Members at large were J. L. Hart, Mrs. J. D. Giddings, Hima and Mrs. Bruce Beaugh. Isenhower reported 906 aids belong to Scouts with 203 adults listed as workers with the girls organization. Wright appointed a rookie sale committee. Elms will chair with Mrs. J. J. Hart, Mrs. Clements, Mrs. Clinton Bates, and Mrs. Wade Callam. Leaders club officers installed: Mrs. J. M. Bryan president and Mrs. V. V. Wright treasurer. Page Two.

Max JD. Nuttall P. Fly D. W. Lucas M. R. Morrow Mantel Cirvli A. BR. Padgett Jody Isenhower A. A. Draeger J. L. Hart J. D. Giddings Bruce Beaugh Isenhower Wright Elms J. J. Hart Clements Clinton Bates Wade Callam Leaders Club Giddings J. M. Bryan V. V. Wright

Wooster Firemen Plan Big Goodfellow Party This Sunday

Wooster volunteer firefighters plan a Sunday event from 1 to 5 pm at the Wooster fire station to raise funds for the Goodfellows toy drive. Ed Gooding and M M Brown will ride patrol cars for appearances. About 1,000 candy bags and free coffee and doughnuts for adults will be offered, with Santa Claus joining the festivities. The drive aims to raise at least 1,000 dollars for needy children.

Coter Gooderllow Wooster Baytown Ed Gooding M. M. Brown Santa Claus Thig Wooster Firemen

U.N. Moves To Ballot Freeing 13 Americans

United Nations General Assembly shows resolve to end delaying tactics and adopt a resolution demanding the release of 11 American airmen jailed as spies by Red China. The body adjourned after appeals and a push to condemn detentions as violations of the Korean armistice and to urge Secretary General Hammarskjold to pursue release by year end.

Bruce W N. Y United Nations General Assembly Red China Anthony Notling Russia Panmanjom Fecea NL van Kieffens Jacob A. M United States WN Command Korea Tag Hammarskjald United Nations Hammarskjald Dee

City Council Approves Subdivisions and Equipment Bids

The City Council met for a lengthy session voting to clear four new police vehicles, a high powered model and other gear. They opened bids for a billing machine, two new trades, and a sewer dispersal point project while granting preliminary approval to Lynwood Park and final approval to Plumwood subdivision.

rLown Bedler Bowie Hursiliey City Hall Rigthy Plumwood Lynwood Park Avehitweg Lowell Lammets Wits

Navy To Launch Largest U S Aircraft Carrier Ever Built

The U S Navy prepares to launch the largest carrier ever built, a jet atomic powered ship at Newport News. The $372 million vessel, about 1,036 feet long, will carry nearly 90 aircraft and form a focal point in postwar defense debates as Congress and officials attend the ceremony. The keel was laid earlier this year and the hull faces a fall completion with commissioning planned thereafter.

Charles Condpry Washington Dee U.S. Navy Hampton Hilal Defense Charles B. Wilson Spawecos 1 James V. Forres Dls Newport News Hai Raed

Pope Improves Amid Vatican Health Briefing

Vatican bulletin reports Pope John II showing signs of improvement after a frail spell with a respiratory illness. Doctors note a restful night and stable pulse as he receives nourishment and fluids, with no stomach pains reported and continued rest planned.

Frankie Safe After Fight With Agent

Frankie Safe avoids serious action after a street altercation with a press agent and a reporter. Kim Bryan and an associate exchanged blows as Frankie Sinatra, mistaken for a detective or reporter, became involved. Sinatra declined to comment. his business manager called it an unimportant incident with no further remark.

Holeywoon Dee Sand Vritiny Frans Sinatra Kim Bryan Kol Ephron Byron Sinatra Hts Hank Sinicoln

Gift Spotter Update and Market Notes

Fragmentary OCR text notes a market or gift spotting update. Mentions rash, wel or well, 4p, cay, all aS, chass, save you cas lon, hus 6 ter. Unclear names, places, or dates. cannot determine full event or entities.

Baytown Lights Up Christmas Trees At Refinery And Water Tower

Baytown celebrates Christmas with two major displays. The refinery’s 260 foot flare stack has been lit with red green and blue lights, while the East James Street water tower features a star and arching light strands. City water department workers installed the tower lights using miles of wire.

Baytown James West Harkless Joby Lavett Alyaya Floyd Adeax A. J. Ogden Joseph Duhon Water Department

Bayshore Weather Outlook With Warmer Days Ahead

A chilly night dropped to 48 but forecasters expect warmer, sunnier days for Bayshore as a front moves east from the West. highs near 68 yesterday rose to the upper 70s in parts, with light rain possible in eastern Texas by Sunday and a system bringing clouds and showers across the state.

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Baytonians Attend Funeral Of Brother

Mr and Mrs Carl Tord of Fort Worth drive to Pratt to attend the funeral of his brother WL who died Thursday after a brief illness Funeral services will be held in Pratt Saturday morning and the body will be sent to Denver Colorado for burial

C.J. Bailey Cleburne Clyde Bailey Carl Tord Worth Drve Cone Pyt Transes Alten Tfom Pratt Denver Colo Gutial

City Parking Meters Have Fewer Slugs

Baytown reports show parking meters now receive fewer fake coins or "slugs" since their installation. City officials note some defaced money and tokens still appear but overall counterfeit coin use has declined as meters continue to collect regular payments.

Galting Edna Oliver Baytown Garome

New Japanese PM Shigemitsu Appointed Foreign Minister

In Tokyo on Friday Mamoru Shigemitsu, signer of Japan's surrender document, became foreign minister in Prime Minister Tehingi Hatoyama's cabinet. He held the post during World War II. Hatoyama's line was formally invested by Emperor Hirohito at the Imperial Palace.

Tokyo Mamoru Shigemitsu Tehingi Hatoyama Shigemitsu Hatoyama Hirohito Imperial Palace

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