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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1955
Page
2
An analysis notes the British debate over using a deadly virus to cull rabbits after a costly outbreak. Proponents cite about 42 million dollars in annual losses and rapid spread from Europe, while opponents warn of humane concerns and public sentiment toward animals.
Kentuckians mobilize for Happy Chandler’s inauguration in Frankfort. A dawn oath, a 15 mile procession from home, a snow white horse carriage, a two hour parade past 30,000 well wishers, National Guard units, and a grand reception with 1,006 guests followed by an inaugural ball.
Baytown residents viewed the VistaLiner, a modern double decker bus by Murray Rogers, debuting on the Davy Crockett route from Ran A Tenia to Hovaten, New Orleans. The event showcased features like a $40,000 price tag, adjustable headrests, a rear suspension system, two reserve seats for a card table, panoramic windshield, skylights, and upper deck windows aiding better visibility. About 20 locals rode for a preview in La Porte on the Vista-Liner test ride premise.
William J Page a retired sergeant died in Baytown on Friday. He is survived by his wife Marietta three daughters Mrs Mary Francis Clanton of Bartown Mrs Gertrude Raymond of Pasadena and Mrs Patricia Anne Wiggs of Houston and three sons Billy C Page of El Paso Hubert Page of Ave Texas and Dicky Page of Los Angeles Also surviving are a grand bunecal arrangements were not made at 30 acs Saturday Funeral arrangements will be announced by Earthmen funeral home in Rome
Tyler Gaondersi faces Memorial Stadium in the state semi final with strong offense led by Walker, Lockridge, Gates, and Tubbe. Baytown, Milstead, Caruthers, and St. Clair anchor a tough Gander defense as they chase victory and a long playoff run.
Funeral services were held today at the Art Simpson funeral home in La Porte for John Fredrick Bethea 83 a pioneer longtime Harris County iron worker who died at his home in La Porte Thursday Rev Mendrick Gorgyeli of La Porte Methodist Church officiated and interment was in South Park Cemetery Houston. He moved from Troup to Goose Creek oil fields and helped establish commercial passenger boat and ferry service. Bethea and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary five years ago. He is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs Odell Smith and Mrs Glenn V La Porte a son A R Bethea of Houston and a half brother Tye Bell of Houston and Lewis Bell of Tyler
Fragmentary TV schedule listing daily time slots and program titles including Texaco Star Theater Heart of the City Sign Of The City Detective The Life of Christ and Captain Hartz with varied start times and channel groupings across multiple venues. The readable items show program names and times but many entries are garbled. The source provides a chaotic OCR of a Sunday timetable with several nonstandard spellings and stray symbols.
Channel 11 KGUL TV offers a Saturday lineup from 5:30 to late night including Lucy's Show, Beat The Clock, Gunsmoke, Death Valley Days, Dateline Europe, Late Show and more. Sunday features The Christophers, Lamp Unto My Feet, Look Up and Live, Winky Dink, and a parade of films, sports, and variety programs across the day.
Notes from First Baptist include Margaret fund aid for children of Southern Baptist missionaries and reports by Mrs Alfre Tarver on fund students. A mission bag study led by Mrs Jerry Bell and a Christmas program are planned. Beta Sigma Phi sorority hosts a December party, pledges introduced, and a Silver Anniversary Cook Book recipe send. Fifth grade basketball results are reported.
Goodfellows organizers and Lacy Lusk praise volunteers for raising funds to provide Christmas fruit, nuts, candy, and joy to dozens of needy youngsters. Sue Jones of The Baytown Sun notes contributions collected at the Sun office and by the Milk Bottle drive, emphasizing that any amount helps. The spirit of voluntary giving under Chief Goodfellow remains the cornerstone of the fundraiser.
The Houston Ballet Foundation announces four full scholarships for the second semester starting January 16. Auditions by appointment with Mime Tathana Semenova run December 12 to 24. Scholarships target serious talent unable to afford lessons, with emphasis on technical training and disciplined progress at the Academy.
A New York cafe owner Emilio Romanelli expands espresso shops to slow down patrons. Americans linger over coffee like Italians, with two hour waits for a single cup as sidewalk seating mirrors Venice.
In turbulent seas off Cape Hatteras strong winds churn the Gulf Stream across shallow reefs. Sloops and vessels, including the Wihilulin 400, suffered documented wrecks amid rough weather and high waves.
Radio guide lists Saturday and Sunday programming across multiple stations and shows. Includes Ted Hot and Blue Band Stand Starburnt Melody Lane Sos News and religious broadcasts at various times, plus Studio Six and Desealto Show.
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