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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1952

Page

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Dinner by Woman's Society of Service in La Porte

The Woman's Society of Service of the First United in La Porte sponsors a dinner Thursday with tickets from 75 cents to 1.89 for adults. Police report notes gear such as a proto enlarger and city council purchase for 1450 awaiting fund transfer. City bids requested for a 10K gallon pass, with fleet trucks kept but road conditions unsettled tonight.

Woman's Society of Service of the First Tured la Porte Gage Kers Ais

Constable requests budget boost to improve service in East Harris

Constable Paul Anderson seeks a 8915 budget for 1953 in Harris County to raise his salary and fund office upkeep, auto expenses, and a deputy. He argues higher funding will enable a deputy, better office access for citizens, a two way radio, and more efficient service throughout Precinct 3.

Chester Bulgier Paul Anderson East Harris County H. L. Washburn Commissioners Court Anderson Justice Pize Twa

Baytown Sees First Freeze Of Winter After Frost

Baytown recorded its first freeze of the season with a killing frost and light ice on puddles. Temperatures fell to 32 degrees, while areas like Salt Flat reported 21 and Brownsville 44. A sunny morning followed by a warm lift into the afternoon, with highs near 70s expected and little chance of rain through Friday.

Baytown Eau Salt Flat Brownsville Houston

Reds Launch Major Assaults On Hull Front

Chinese forces renew mass attacks on UN lines along the western front near Youchon and Little Nori Hill in a two day clash. South Koreans fend off multiple assaults, recapture crest positions, while UN artillery counters with heavy fire as Reds widen their attack arc. More than 3,000 Chinese troops surged at dawn and again at night, the fiercest fighting since October.

Seoul Little Nori Hill Youchon Little Nori Big Nori Hill Little Wori Gan United Nations White Horse Mountain Arrowhead Ridge

Truman urges MacArthur to propose Korea war solution now

President Truman said MacArthur and President elect Eisenhower must come forward immediately with any plan to end the Korean conflict and save American lives. He questioned MacArthur’s conduct since his relief and noted he has not spoken to the president since returning to the United States.

Truman MacArthur Washington Douglas MacArthur Eisenhower Korea Pacific United States Lee Troman

Baytown Lions Club Opens Fund Raising Drive Tuesday

Baytown Lions Club launches its annual Lion of Dimes drive starting Tuesday at 9 am and runs through Saturday. General Chairman 41. P. Fuller said members will run a 5 am to 6 pm booth in front of First National Bank on West Texas, aiding sight conservation through glasses for the needy, surgery, hospital care, and school testing equipment. Santa Claus will greet donors daily. Team captains are Allen Rice, Sid Brooks. M. W. Harper, Clyde Jones. Roy Peterson, Murray Rogers. John Case, Dan Perkins. Ben Magness, Durkwood Horn. Ballard, Arnett, and Fuller will count funds.

Baytown Lions Club 41. P. Fuller Lions Club First National Bank West Texas Fuller Herry Stefani Lion Baytown Santa Claus Allen Rice Sid Brooks M. W. Harper Clyde Jones Roy Peterson Murray Rogers John Case Dan Perkins Ben Magness Durkwood Horn WN. B. Ballard David Y. Arnett

Time Flies Humble Club Elects Second Gen Refinery Workers

Time flies at Humble club officers election with two second generation refinery workers winning top posts. George Ferrison will be president and L J Reilly vice president, both connected to the Baywyne/Humble refinery. Other officers include McMurrough secretary treasurer and McClurg finance chair, with Scouts liaison and THumbletp Day planned for 1933.

Humble Club George H. Ferrison George, Sr L. J. Reilly J. F. Reilly Higgather Bayewn J.C. McMurrough R. W. McClurg Walter Mate Fre Clark H. Murlens H. H. Haralson A. T. Holder J. P. Scranton Boy Scouts

Red Cross First Aid Course Offered in Baytown

Baytown residents may enroll in a free Red Cross first aid course conducted by F A Royder a refinery employee and instructor at the Community Building. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday 7 to 9 pm from Jan 13 to Feb 19 with a final exam and a Red Cross certificate upon completion. The only cost is the Red Cross first aid textbook and civil defense supplement priced at 7 cents. Interested persons may call the Red Cross office at 5350. Father Bies family from Baytown mourns George Carpenter with funeral plans in Pittsburg Texas Survivors include two daughters Mrs Tandy Henderson and Mrs J D Collins and a son Bonner Carpenter along with his widow Mrs Emma Carpenter.

Baytown Red Cross F. A. Royder Instrussor Border Bies Pittsburg Texas George Carpenter Carpenter Tandy Henderson J. D. Collins Bonner Carpenter Smma Carpenter Henderson

Rabid Dog Found In Highlands Sparks Watchful Campaign

Joe Wilson of Fern Street in Highlands Park reported a small white terrier like dog with brown spots showing rabid behavior near his home after a night shift at Bay Town Refinery. The dog was taken to Houston laboratory and tested positive for rabies. Residents urge dog owners to keep pets tied up for observation amid concern over potential exposures to children.

Highlands Joe Wilson Fern Street Highling Park Baytown Tive

Pioneers Plan Annual Goodfellow Party

The Pioneer club will hold its regular monthly entertainment program at the Community Building at 7 30 p m Saturday. All Humble employees with 26 years of service or more are invited to attend. Membership is not required. Attendees will be asked to donate a toy or cash to be given to Goodfellows.

Pioneer Club Goodfellows

Residents Fight for Traffic Light at James and 146

Mrs. R. H. Haferkamp and 209 petition signers urge a traffic control light at James and Highway 146. They fault the city council for not installing a semi actuated light, cite pedestrian danger near Ashbel Smith Elementary, and vow to press the issue as city operations constrain funding.

R. H. Haferkamp East James James Highway 146 Haferkamp Anone

F W Menking Dies At 88 Rites Friday

Ferdinand W. Menking 88 retired farmer and Channelview resident died at 6 30 am Thursday at home Funeral services set for 2 pm Friday at Earthman chapel with Rev Karl Bracker and Rev Bert Mattingly officiating Burial in San Jacinto Memorial Park Survivors include three daughters Mrs Weth Craighead Channelview Mrs J F Heintsche Baytown and Mrs Alvin Coufal Fayetteville two sons H Menking Channelview and HL F Menking Alice Pallbearers named Jack Perkins Ed de Tuttle AE H Carroll S W Brown Bod Koenig Glen Fayle

Ferdinand W. Menking Channelview Earthman Chapel Karl Bracker St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Baytown Bert Mattingly Channelview Baptist Church San Jacinto Memorial Park Menking Fayetteville Weth Craighead Channel View J. F. Heintsche Alvin Coufal H. ©. Menking HL F. Menking Alice Jack Perkins Ed de Tuttle A_ E H. Carroll S. W. Brown Bod Koenig Glen Fayle

UN fires four non Americans in loyalty crackdown

United Nations moves to dismiss four non American employees amid suspected pre Communist activity. President elect Eisenhower lands at Pearl Harbor for talks before heading to New York to meet General Douglas MacArthur on Korea policy.

United Nations Uss Helena Eisenhower Pearl Harbor New York Douglas McArthur

Baytown Jaycees Set Safety Lane at Traffic Circle

Baytown Jaycees will install a Safety Lane at the Texas and Decker traffic circle Saturday morning to apply red reflective tape on cars and some bicycles. Endorsed by Homer Garrison Jr. the program aims to boost safety. tape lasts two years, costs about $1 per car, and depends on dry conditions.

Baytown Jaycees Texas Decker Homer Garrison Jr State Department of Public Safety Baytown McKee Jaycees Baytown Fire Department Industrial Science Research Institute Town State College Jeycees Rob Stockton Tommy Ward

Chief Goodfellow Worried Christmas Fund Short of Goal

Baytown Goodfellows face a closing deadline for the 1952 Christmas fund drive. Beulah Mae Jackson reports the $1,000 goal is $990 short as of December 32. 230 names have been filed for sacks, with about 250 more needed to supply toys for needy children in Goose Creek and Cedar Bayou districts.

Chief Goodfellow Goodfellow Beulah Mae Jackson Goodfellows

Cedar Bayou Smithville Class A quarterfinal tickets available

Cedar Bayou Stadium hosts the Cedar Bayou Smithville Class A quarterfinal game at 7 30 p m Friday with many seats still for sale. About 1500 reserved tickets remain between the forty yard lines while student tickets at 30 cents and general admission at 1 50 are still available. Superintendent R W Akridge said ticket sales were slow and moving to the gymnasium ticket office at 6 p m Friday.

Baytown Cedar Bayou

Higher School Charge Also Is Requested

Houston Natural Gas Co will ask Baytown City Council to approve a gas rate increase. H F Massey says he does not know the amount. rate experts from Zinder Associates will advise. The school system seeks a renegotiated contract, preferring a single rate. trustees oppose higher school charges and multiple meters. The meeting will also address civil service rules, property insurance bidding, and disputed water works issues.

Houston, Natural Gas Co Baytown H. F. Massey Houston Massey Jackson Hinds Zinder Associates of Dallas Christiae Adinarice H. E. Meeker George Chandler L. We. Crossman Baytown Insurance Exchange Exchange

Baytown Trucker Sentenced to Twenty Years

In Houston on Thursday, 22 year old Baytown truck driver Lackey received a 20 year prison sentence for mistreating a neighbor’s nine year old daughter. The girl testified that he lured her and an eight year old into his home with promises of comic books and hurt her with a sharp object. The incident occurred Oct 18 and was investigated by Officer Hy Hardy.

Houston B. Lackey Baytown Lackey Hara Hy Hardy

Bulletin from Kores pears at Harber

Bulletin from Kores page with partial text about pears at Harber, unclear time noted as 8 aa hat. Readable pieces indicate a local notice style, referencing a place and item in a compact发布.

Kores Harber Thrarsay

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