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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1954

Page

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Deadline Today For Civil Service Police Applicants

Deadline is today for hopeful policemen to return Civil Service application blanks to Director A. C. Chaddick for next Thursday's exam. About 10 applications arrived Saturday morning. the Civil Service Commission must approve applicants before they may take the test. Also note upcoming community events: BEAR DEN gathering 7 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Bayou Junior High, a Baptist meeting Sunday with Miss Lawrence Bourge speaking at Stewart Heights Baptist, and an open house for Mrs. LaVora Norman Sunday 2 to 3 p.m. at 161% Hawthorne, noting her role with Cloudegate Art colony in New Mexico before she sails Friday.

Civil Service A. C. Chaddick Chaddick Civil Service Commission Bear den Cedar Bayou Junior High School Baptist Meeting Lawrence Bourge Lee College Baptist Student Union Stewart Heights Baptist Church Stewart Heights LA Vora Norman Suniday T. C. Campbell Hawthorne C. F. Jaeger

Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire Near Kitchen Door

Firefighters saved another house Friday at B16 We! Homan. A trash box near the kitchen door started the blaze, likely from a discarded match or cigarette, said Fire Chief Art Lintelman. Damage totaled about $400 with smoke and heat. Occupants were Frances Anderson and Bette Sandtin. the house was owned by Frank Wilsio.

Art Lintelman Lintelman Frances Anderson Bette Sandtin Frank Wilsoli

Around Town Highlights and Local Ties

EOQOTS GUIDROZ reports on new interests and community happenings. Nice Paul Jacob's sons enjoy a new home while Estele Bertram heads to La Porte for Christmas. Wilma Moffatt supports a friend. shopper Joe Campeau buys a special gift. Martha Pylate appears in a recent AEL twirlers item, finishing first division. Fort Bliss to Fort Monmouth moves James Cumthers Jr on to six months schooling, with parents Mr. and Mrs. James Caruthers listed. Mrs. Grady Edwards calls. daughter Myra teaches eighth grade Spanish and Tinglish in Carpi Christi. Additional notes include George E awards, Lt Ste and wife at Ellington.

Eoqots Guidroz Paul Jacobsons Estele Bertram la Porte Freq Smith Wilma Moffatt Timothy Sonnerberg Martha Pylate AEL Marsenior M. Claman James Cumthers Jr Fort Bliss Fort Monmouth N. J James Caruthers North Second Grady Edwards Myra G.george Keene 2 Ste Eliington

Baytown Real Estate Board Hears Appraisal Explained

Neville F. Allison of Houston told Baytown Real Estate Board members at lunch that property value rests on physical economic and market factors. He said in 88 percent of cases cost is the upper limit of value and buyers compare build versus substitutes and returns before deciding.

Baytown Neville FL Alison Houston Society of Residential Appraisers Allison Ley Ag Oroterg

Showers On Weather Menu For Baytown On Weekend

A wet weekend forecast for Baytown with cloudy skies as warm Gulf air pushes north. Local temps ranged from 56 to 62 degrees with 60 at 9:30 am, while snow and wintry systems persisted across the northern states and Great Lakes.

Baytown Gulf of Mexico Mercury Sabure Great Lakes New England Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Nebraska Kansas Caribou Maine Pennnsylvania Aml Cross City Fla Grantsburg Wis Brownsville Tex

Fireworks Listed As Cause Of Home Fire In Baytown

Fire Chief Art Linterman and Fire Marsa Nub Bounds report a Baytown home blaze caused by fireworks at 207 West Wright. Firefighters arrived to find the roof of Jimmy B. Urchin's house afire after a sparkler allegedly ignited sparks on the roof. The chief cautioned about careless use and and children handling fireworks.

Baytown Art Linterman Marsa Nub

Fire Hazard Hints Outlined How To Enjoy Happy Christmas

Baytown Fire Chief Hub Bounils outlines simple steps to prevent Christmas fires during the holidays. Use a small Christmas tree, keep it watered, and spray with a flame proof solution of borax and boric acid. Do not use candles, rely on UL labeled electric lighting, and unplug devices when not in use. Beware fireworks and hazardous decorations to cut fire risk and injuries.

Hub Bounils Baytown Healidays Phos

Irish Farmers Rebuff Waterlogged Lands Amid Shannon Flood

Irish farmers refused to leave waterlogged fields as the River Shannon flooded the midlands around Athlone. Colonel coordinating relief and rescue operations declared a state of emergency as the Shannon spilled over embankments and tanks, creating a vast water sheet.

Dublin Treland Dee Shannon Col. Coiling Power Athlone

26 12 Victory Hondo Owls Lose To Deer Park

Deer Park overwhelmed Hondo with a 24 12 win as Jimmy Carpenter starred with two touchdowns, a pass, two extra points and dominant defense. Carpenter led Deer Park past 13 opponents this season, sending them toward a Class A semifinal with Mason while Hondo exits with a tough defeat at Barry Field.

Clyde Murray Hondo Dee Deer Park Hondo Owls Mason Deer Fark Owls Jimmy Carpenter Carpenter Barry Field

Wisconsin GOP backs Eisenhower stance amid McCarthy split

Madison Wis December The Wisconsin Republican executive committee unanimously approved a resolution supporting President Eisenhower against McCarthy’s anti communism charge while warning that no individual can destroy the party The resolution cites conflicts in personalities and acknowledges McCarthy's break with the administration while praising efforts to remove subversives from government roles and stressing party paramountcy.

Madison Wis. Dee. U Wisconsin Republican Party Joseph R. McCarthy Eisenhower Friel McCarthy Republican Party COP Sat GOP Robert Te Suit

Granny Faces Yet Another Murder Count

Nadie Wess faces a fifth murder charge in Alabama as authorities allege she killed her latest husband and previously poisoned or caused the deaths of three earlier spouses. Sheriff Ac AL Pate notes more charges may follow as investigations widen in Tulse, Ada, and surrounding areas.

Vulsa Dee H—T—Mirrler Nadie Wess Tulse Ac AL Pate St Anniston Ada Frank Hareretson Sacksomville Ala Bartley Potgoulog Alabama Davie Wenger

Heart Attack Fatal To Harvie Green Baytown Plumber

Harvie Thomas Green a 4 year old Baytown plumber died of a heart attack at 4 40 p m at Billkerson Plumbing Co where he worked after reporting not feeling well his wife found him unresponsive He had lived in Baytown 24 years funeral arrangements to be announced by Paul A Lae funeral home Survivors include his widow Mrs Melda F E Green a daughter Mrs Alvine Niemeyer of Stable Washington and a son Harvie Roger Green US Army Korea also surviving are his father Green of Poorke a half brother J T Greeney of Biglows Circuit officials to meet at 2 pm today at Cis Hall to discuss civil defense alert procedures.

Harvie Thomas Green Pod North Commerce Baytown Green Billkerson Plumbing Co Mast Starling Tbr Paul A. Lae Mes Melda FE. Green Alvine Niemeyer Wash Harvie Roger Treen Seresig Agmy Korea Ates Ann Krantdehild Green Af Ln Poorke J. T Creeney Biglows

Baytown CAP barbecue jeoparded by bad weather

Baytown Civil Air Patrol members hope for clear skies Sunday for the CAP barbecue and flying program at Baytown airport. Activities include a parachute jump, spot landing contests, and airplane rides at 1 to 4 pm, with safety measures stressed and cadets handling gate duties and barbecue service. Funds aim to buy a surplus Air Bomber observation plane for cadet work and private flying in the Bayshore area, needing about $750.

Baytown Civil Air Patrol Baytown North Main Baytown Fairground Babe Badgley W. c. Stewart Raytown Marshall Cohel Diamond Alkal Pagedena Belyween 2 Stewart Cobel Navy Ben GC. Nev Air Tigi Badgley Flo Parboene Mra Geraldine Rehymer CAP Ray ( Weaver, Jr Ardy

City Opportunity School Educational Head Resigns

Mrs. Gorden Wing, educational director at the Baytown Opportunity School for Retarded Children, resigns effective next Friday. Chairman Julian Spring says the board will search for a replacement, ideally a retired teacher, as three full-time volunteers carry the curriculum.

City Opportunity School Spring Opportunity School King de Spring Sail Wing Plang Christe Thas Roliday Reaper Garcia Airtel

Japan and World Powers Debate Asia Policy

The report summarizes Japan's foreign policy stance under its new regime. Tokyo aims to trade with the USSR and Red China while staying aligned with the West. Ministers insist on coexistence with communists, avoiding provocative deals that could anger the United States. Prime Minister Hatoyama outlines cautious engagement with Russia and China, seeking growth in Asia. Dag Hammarskjold's UN role is noted, with questions about potential travel to Peking and India as a go-between.

William Japan China Tohira Hatouuma Thesday United Press Toyota Jaspak Reds United States Raloyamit Russia Shigemitai Asia Far ‘East

Eisenhower and Truman Praise Gen Marshall at Dinner

President Eisenhower and former President Truman praised General George C. Marshall at a veterans dinner on an anniversary night. They called Marshall a paragon of integrity and duty, noting his leadership as World War II chief and secretary of defense. Both leaders had previously defended Marshall amid McCarthy era attacks.

R. Dean W. Dittmar Washington Eisenhower Trumum Guorge C Trisiin Gon Defensa Trumin Marshall Aft Marshall Ben Tueséphon McCarthy McCarthy Chiget Senate China Truman Marshal

Goodfellow Drive Aims To Boost Wooster Sunday Drive

The Goodfellow drive in Wooster aims to boost community support this Sunday. Volunteers plan multiple rides, a toy collection, and a party at the fire station from 1 to 5 pm with 1000 candy bags and free coffee and doughnuts for adults. State and county officers will help transport attendees, and fund totals approach $200 with hopes to exceed $4000 for toys and essentials for local children.

Wooster Annnal Garry Guoedfellows Gauney Teal Woosley Gait Bastown Biddle Cox Spokesmen Pty Tre Freer Gait Terk Wit Dheir Marleek Street Mae Gondfellows Frolt Sue Bethasy Chriss

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