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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1951

Page

2

Baytown Fair Sets 1952 Rules for Junior Show

Baytown Fair officials outline junior show rules including steer eligibility timelines, sponsor arrangements, and entry procedures. The plan covers eligible school districts Goose Creek Cedar Bayou Crosby Barbers Hill Channelview La Porte and Deer Park north of the Ship Channel.

Goose Creek Cedar Bayou Crosby Barbers Hi Channelview la Porte Deer Park Ship Channel Baytown Piznz Kanrarr Ammons Canton Booth George Gentry Floyd Higginbotham Ted Lyman Theo Wilturn Ri. T. Kerr McElroy Robert Strickland Chamber Bland RB. Phillips Trance W. C. Bwain Syd Gould Onis Fair EFA FFA

Oil Well Decorated With Christmas Tree On Top

A Christmas tree stands atop the Joe Armeta No 1 oil derrick on Bowie Street in South Baytown. J D Hollaway and crew erected the tree with colored lights, visible for blocks, claiming no other local well has one on top.

South Baytown Joe Armeta No. 1 Bowie J. D. Hollaway Hollaway

Christmas Party and News Highlights on Tuesday Evening

A schedule of varied broadcasts and events includes Norma Anostles second Christmas party at 2:36, Fred Hartresa News at 19:00, a Kiddie Concert at 26, and Washington News at 2:00. Also listed are Bing Crosby greetings, Dickens Carol starring Colonel Barryrote, and Uncle Retsus at 1:15.

Washierton Mews Les Norma Eacos Fred Hartresa Jerst Perry Como Dicken Barryrote Washington News Bing Crosby Tims Baytown Wallman News la Vor Mexicana

Sheriff Probing Mysterious Things In Lawrence Case

The Lawrence sheriff and district attorney investigate after Joseph Fenton Lawrence was found unconscious at a hotel stairway. Family inquiries followed his muttered threats about money, as Baytown police relay hotel staff found him on the lobby floor with skull fracture and brain concussion. He underwent brain surgery last Thursday and is reported improving.

Sheriff's Department Joseph Fenton Lawrence District Attorney’s Sheriff's Lawrence A.B Lawrence Baytown

Yule Season Reminds Folks Of Grim War

In Dallas a KC Bertucci home displays four life size figures on the lawn showing American soldiers opening a Christmas package at a cold Kore an war campsite. The couple says the stark scene contrasts with festive lights to remind visitors that some are still at war. The display has been lit until midnight and even drew a bus driver to halt his vehicle for riders to view.

Dallas Icpi KC. Bertucci Korez Bertecci Santa Claus Bertucci

Baytonian's Father Dies in Houston

John H. Watts 80 father of L. Watts of Tot Schilling died today in Houston at his home. A pioneer resident of Dodge near Huntsville he moved to Houston years ago. Survived by three other sons Roderick J Leonard C Malcolm Watts all in Houston, two daughters Mrs Meibs Busch of Houston and Mrs Mary Bumgardner of Victoria.

John H. Watts L. Watts Tot Schilling Tam Houston Dodge Huntsville Roderick J Leonard C Malcolm Watts Meibs Busch Mary Bumgardner Victoria

Lion O' Dimes Drive Ends With $1522 Total

The Lion o' Dimes drive finished Saturday with a grand total of $1522 raised for civic and charitable projects by the Baytown Lions Club. Turnstile shoe store plans a 50 percent donation from a grab bag sale to boost the total. Day captain Don Alien led West Texas booth with $390.18. other captains were Frank Murdoch Allen Meister Harry Stefani and Fred Dittman.

Lion O’ Dimes Baytown Lions Club R. G. Feinberg Don Alien West Texas Frank Murdoch Allen Meister Harry Stefani Fred Dittman Don Allen

Joyous Christmas For Her Mrs. DuBose Can See Tree Lights

Effie DuBose, once totally blind, celebrates partial vision this Christmas after a 1945 New York surgery. Her husband Joe reports she can distinguish faces and see a tree, with continued hope for further improvement. Baytonians have followed her long journey from blindness to partial sight over three and a half years.

Mrs. DuBose Joe Effie New York New York Hospital

Sailors Reach Home For Christmas Flight From Los Angeles

A group of sailors from the Korean War aboard the carrier Bon Homme Richard arrived at Newark airport on a special Christmas flight from Los Angeles. Piloted by Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, president of Eastern Airlines, the voyage used a newly delivered Super-Constellation to provide free transport to 55 cities across 14 eastern states. The sailors, veterans of nine months at sea, benefited from the holiday effort to ease travel during peak season.

Newark M. J Korea Los Angeles Eddie Rickenbacker Bon Homme Richard Fickenbacker Eastern Airlines Wss Rickenbacker Richard San Diego

KREL Plans Full Holiday Program

KREL will air a five hour Christmas radio program in Baytown tonight and tomorrow starting at 5 p.m. Highlights include The Christmas Story at 3 p.m. with Uncle Remus, Christmas music segments, The Miracle of Christmas, News from Korea, and carols. A papal mass airs 10 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. followed by studio recordings. The Mont Holyoke Choir performs at 11 p.m. and Trinity Episcopal Church service 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.. most programs are Christmas themed with music and presentations.

KREL Baytown East Harris County Uncle Remus Samstmas John Vandercook Harler Korea Mont Holyoke Trinity Episcopal Church

Christmas greetings from Baytown merchants and season news

Baytown Sun reports holiday season coverage with greetings from local merchants and businessmen. Comics delivery delayed by Christmas mail rush. comics will be distributed when they arrive. About 300 stars visible to the naked eye on a clear night described.

Baytown Baytown Sun Christman Mail

Christmas Music And The Holiday Broadcast Schedule

A cluttered list of Christmas programs and time slots features numerous titles such as THE MIRACLE AT CHRISTMAS WITH THOMAS MITCHELL and THE CHRISTMAS STORY, each sponsored by various local businesses including The Baytown Sun Houston Natural Gas and Bayahore Motors. The schedule includes music, carols, and a football all star game, with multiple sponsors listed.

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