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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1949

Page

4

Bible Verse Matthew 7 7 Ask Seek Knock

A Bible verse from Matthew 7 7 urges believers to ask seek and knock for divine guidance. The message promises response to prayer and an open path to those who ask.

Origins of Christmas traditions traced through centuries

A discussion on how Christmas rites blend with earlier customs. It notes Saint Nicholas origins, lighting candles from heathen practice, Chanukah timing, Celtic mistletoe roots, Yule log fires, and the spread of Christmas cards. It concludes with the delayed spread of Christmas trees in the United States and recent evidence of earlier German settler trees in Philadelphia Cincinnati and Rochester before 1840.

Sant Nicolass Santa Claus St. Nicholas France England Prince Albert Queen Victoria United States August Imgard Wooster Ohio Philadelphia Cincinnati Rochester New York

Taxi Tales From a New York Cabby

A late arrival in New York recalls a cabbie’s sharp, humorous musings on tipping etiquette. He decries overtipsters, praises polite, modest givers, and notes gender and class patterns in tipping, sharing anecdotes from Park Avenue excess to a Vassar restaurant miscue.

New York Motte

Gnacle Zeke tale ends with possum dream twist

Have A Laugh Bob Taylor of Tennessee tells a yarn about Gnacle Zeke who lies about a possum. Uncle Slose steals the dish while Zeke sleeps, leaving grease on his fingers. Zeke wakes claiming he dreamt of eating the possum and wonders if he really ate it.

Bob Taylor Tennessee Zeke Uncle Slose Darkey

Boptown Sun era details and publish info

Small local newspaper item lists the Baytown Texas publication by Daily art Company Mc Pearce and Ashbel with editors Frederick Hertman and Syd Goul. It includes advertising and subscription rates and notes post office tax and date March 3, 137.

Mc Pearce and Ashbel Baytown Texas Robert, Mathers Fred Hertman Syd & Goul Svte

Sun Slants By Fred Hartman in 1950 Baytown notes

A Baytown column blends political quips about President Truman and a Supreme Court labor picketing ruling with community vignettes. It includes a quip on Margaret Truman’s loyalties, a tale of scale in thedial-era transition, and Port of Houston praise by L. G. Sanders as Houston grows as a major industrial hub despite rival ports and rate hurdles.

Supreme Court Tenli Seprme Port Houston ADO. 2 L. G. Sanders Port Commission Port of Houston Houston New Orleans New York Houston Chronicle Houston Port and Traffic Bureau Prot Sanders Baytown Robert E. Lee Houstorn York South

Getting Ready To Entertain Census Men

Henry McLevore urges Republicans to welcome the census taker with warmth while expressing extreme, harmful ideas about harming the visitor. The piece satirically outlines plans to mislead or attack the census taker, including dog involvement and vandalism, framed as provocative rhetoric.

Henry McLevore Ito Republicexs

Fragmentary Quiz and Nostalgic Reflections Collide

A garbled page mixes trivia prompts with literary notes and family reminiscences. It asks who ruled Jerusalem at Jesus birth, cites a 1937 Republican candidate, and ponders geography near the pole. Interwoven are biographies, quotes from Grandpa, and a census satire about revealing truths.

Jerussien Jesus Amerian States Supreme Court United States North Pole New York City Rome Italy

Letters To Santa Read Over KREL

A note invites youngsters and others to send letters to Santa Claus. YRe Sam is in direct contact with the jolly man through Radio Station REL. Letters read at 5 pm daily with Santa and his assistants listening at the North Pole through Christmas Eve.

Santa Claus Yre Sam Hed REL Mr. Claus North Pole

China Red Recognition Seen As Threat To UN

Formosa reports that the Chinese Nationalist government warned that any nation recognizing the Chinese Communists would jeopardize United Nations integrity. It directed diplomats to urge non-recognition of Peiping's regime, amid circulating reports Britain may announce recognition around December 27 before Bevin's Commonwealth trip.

Taipee Formosa United Nations Peiping Ching Britain London Bevin Ceylon

Man Charged in Bomb Plot and Jewelry Heist

A Brown University student is accused in a deadly planned bombing and a separate jewelry store heist. Police say the suspect aided in a scheme to slay a jeweler and involved multiple accomplices in Canada and New York.

Dedhass Aas Aete Brown University Freshiane Cass Parke New York Edmund FR Devin Parker Canada Seniembes A

Catholic Priest Barred From Preaching in Moscow

Father Brassard of Worcester Massachusetts was designated to serve in Moscow but restricted to non Russian matters and must not preach. The decision followed talks with Soviet authorities and was intended to limit religious activity while providing care for Americans in Moscow.

Moscow Washington John A Brassaia Wtcester Massachusetts Gorajn Russia Father Brassard SS Union

Barley On Bridge Fine Play And Fumbles In No Trump Hands

A bridge column discusses teamwork and risk in a No Trump hand. Dr Louis Mark of Columbus, Ohio is cited for careful play in the East as he avoids heart lead risks and targets dummy re entries. The piece analyzes West’s defense, the spades, clubs and hearts, and the outcome of a near slam with North-South vulnerable.

North Louis Mark Columbus Ohio East

Daily Crossword Across Clues Jumble

A compact list of scrambled crossword clues covering topics from accumulation to Greek letters, including entries like Accumulate, Capital of Tasmania, and Greek letters, with misaligned spellings and partial phrases across a single puzzle page. The text shows numbered hints and mixed word fragments suitable for a printing crossword section.

Tasmania

Departure of Clark Clifford boosts Steelman influence in White House

Central Press reports Clark Clifford's exit from President Truman’s circle may elevate John R. Steelman as assistant to the president. The two advisers frequently clashed, with Clifford urging tougher Taft-Hartley actions against John L. Lewis while Steelman favored restraint. The piece notes Steelman’s critics saw him as miners’ ally, though his aim was to avoid political fallout in 1959. Steel industry meanwhile fears demand drop as output normalizes and buyers turn cautious.

Steelman Clark Clifford White House John R. Steelman Truman Clifford Isbor Taft-Hartley John L. Lewis United ‘State i Steel

Five Years Ago Headlines Memorial Hospital and War News

Five years ago today Humble contributed 500000 for a memorial hospital here and a 100-bed sanitarium would be built in the Tri Cities area. Nazis gained ground against the Yanks as the Mediterranean theater saw action. Sgt Edward Utz received a citation for outstanding duty. Pfc J K Brantley and Sgt John Sterling Davis returned to base after visiting relatives Mrs Henry Whidden attended Houston Pen Womens Club luncheon and Junior League Christmas party. Lt Robert A White returned to Ardmore Oklahoma after visiting with Mrs White and their son and his parents.

Humble Memorial Hospital Tri-Cities Edward Utz Mediterranean J. K. Brant-ley John Sterling Davis Henry Whidden Houston Pen Houston Robert A. White Ardmore Oklahoma

Matisse Watches Yankees Red Sox Tilt in Chill Wind

Famous painter Henri Matisse visits New York and attends a late season ball game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. He stays bundled, asking when the game will begin as the eighth inning brings a three run burst by the Yanks while Maurice Sterne translates the experience for the artist.

Matisse New York Maurice Sterne Yanks Red Sox Iis Sterne Lady

Chinese Red Is Second Tito

Tokyo dispatch reports editors and observers say Mao Tse tung will not become another Tito. Mainichi editorial and Allied quarters doubt any Mao moderation and note Moscow ties as Beijing praises Soviet aid and future cooperation.

Tokyo Mao Tse Tong Tito Mainichi Japan United Press Douglas MacArthur Moscow Mao Peking Radio Russia

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