Pediatric Clinic Planned for West Sterling Polly Corner
Dr George Felknor to build a $39000 pediatrics clinic on a triangular lot at West Sterling and Polly in the Pruett addition. Contractor John Armata will erect a one story 2931 square foot facility with 2 offices 11 treatment rooms nursing station X ray room and five restrooms. Dr Frank Jaubert Jr joins the practice which serves infants and children. The building features Cordova golden shell stone veneer terrazzo floors natural wood walls and acoustic tile ceilings with central heating and air conditioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Storling
Polly
Pruett
John Armata
George Fl. Felknor
West Drive
Felknor
Frank L. Jaubert Jr
Sterling
Daniel Perkina
Local notices mix with plans and closures in community listings
A jumble of community items lists church event details at 8 pm led by vice president pRardison, plus mentions of the Gut club, fire chief Art sail, and Ruth Fuqua noting window closures and no deliveries on New Year’s day. Also referenced are ticket sales, travel plans, a Badger family illness, and local preparations for festive activities, with contact information by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolin Hilgore
Porte Porte Business Places Hall
U. S. Post
Ruth Fuqua
Boy Hit by .22 Bullet Injures Foot in Home Accident
Paul Podraza, 13, son of Mr and Mrs L F Podraza of 800 East Lobit, remains in Lil ie Duke hospital with a gunshot wound to the foot after a friend, Bobby Odom of Barbers Hill, fired a .22 while playing near Qid River on Monday. The bullet shattered a bone but exited the foot. Grandparents N J King of Barbers Hill supervised the hospital transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Podraza
L. FP. Podraza
East Lobit
Lillie Duke Hospital
Paul
Bobby Odom
Barbers Hill
Qid River
Bobby
Mrs. N. J- King
BEF Rejects Joining Oil International
BEF will not surrender local autonomy to join a proposed oil workers international. President W D Henderson and Secretary J W Hayes said BEF plans no attendance at the Feb 15 Philadelphia convention. Baytown Refinery workers enjoy high pay and benefits, giving little incentive to merge. The BEF will monitor the plans with interest and cooperate when beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Bulgier
Baytown Employes Federation
International Union of Oil and Allied Workers
BEF
W.D. Henderson
J. W W. Hayes
Philadelphia
New International
Henderson
Ale
Baytown
Hayes
Allied Oil Coalition
Maynard M. Sands
Central States Petroleum Union
Standard Oil of
Indiana
Sands
Many To Greet 1954 At Church Watch Night Services
Baytown area churches plan watch night and New Year observances to usher in 1934. Redeemer Lutheran will host a 7 p.m. service with Rev. Lange preaching In The Secret Place. Central Baptist’s program opens at 7 p.m. with meetings, then an inspirational talk by Bill Tomerlin and a 9 30 p.m. dedication service led by Rev. John Osteen. A 10 45 p.m. talent show precedes the midnight meditation. St Mark’s Methodist plans 11 30 p.m. music under Mrs. Warren and organist Mrs. A. Martin, with Rev. Wayne McCleskey officiating. Baptist Temple begins at 7 p.m. with singing a film refreshments amateur hour and an inspirational close led by Rev. George English. Stewart Heights Baptist holds a revival starting 7 30 p.m. Evangelist Graves Darby preaches with time for testimony and song. Baptismal services set for 12 01 a.m. Friday. Wooster Baptist has Thursday programs led by Mrs. Bartey Webber Training Union as each department presents a skit and a film. (See Church-Page Two)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Jones
Sun
Baytown
the Redeemer Lutheran Church
B. F. Lange
Central Baptist Church
Bill Tomerlin
John Osteen
St Mark's Methodist Church
Z. V. Warren
A. Martin
Wayne McCleskey
Servic Baptist Temple
Stewart Heights Baptist Church
Evangelist Graves Darby
Rewminder
Clifton Smith
Bartey Webber
Training Union
Wooster Baptist Church
Public hearing OKs La Porte street paving levy
La PorteA public hearing on an assessment ordinance to pave South Broadway and West Main drew no objections. The plan levies 5.85 per front foot on two blocks of South Broadway and about 2 per front foot on West Main, funded mainly by the State Highway Department with local owners paying about 12 000 of a 52 480 contract to Gulf Bitulithic Co. City officials prepared the ordinance for passage at the next council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ova la Porte
la Porte
South Broadway
Main Street
State Highway Department
Gulf Bitulithic Co
E. J. Cade
Jimmy Muldoon
Milk Before Drinks Aims To Cut New Year's Hangovers
New York story advises milk before whisky gin or brandy to slow alcohol absorption. Experts say a full protein rich meal delays alcohol reaching the blood, reducing hangover risk. Milk is suggested as a quick preventive before a New Year’s Eve drinking session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devos Smith
New York
Baytown Baby Derby Opens At Midnight Prize Parade
Baytown's annual baby derby starts at midnight with prizes for the first eligible baby born in 1954 in Baytown area. Winners receive gifts from local merchants including a crib, high chair, clothes, dinner, and more, plus a savings account in the baby's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Supervisors seek out from BEF at Baytown Refinery
Baytown NLRB hearing set for January 5 to consider a request by about 187 Baytown Refinery supervisors and operators to leave the Baytown Employer Federation and be certified as part of management. The group seeks flexible job rules and possible Schedule A salaries, opposed by BEF. The neutral company stance and hearing at Baytown Community House precede a Board decision in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NLRB
BEF
Labor Relations Board
Baytown
R. C. Bittick
Alan
Bittick
C. L. Stephens
Houston
Washington
Presumed Dead Declared For 3650 Korea Missing Men
The Army and Air Force labeled about 3,650 missing in action in Korea as presumed dead, boosting U S war death toll to nearly 30,000. Notifications will reach next of kin by registered mail next week, while the Navy handles cases individually. The Marine Corps has declared about 300 missing men dead this past month and will announce the rest in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Finney
Washington
Army and
Air Force
Korea
U.S
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Tragedy on Spencer Highway Claims Three Teens and Sailor
On Spencer Highway west of La Porte a car wreck killed three youths, a Dickinson girl and injured a Navy sailor on leave. Victims were Robert Stewart 19 Vivian Carroll 18 Mitzie Martin 17. Sailor John Thompson 19 survived with skull fracture. Driver believed to be Stewart. Car struck bridge abutment at 2 04 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Mye
Spencer Highway
la Porteey
Robert Leon Stewart
Monsanto Chemical Co
Elmo Hurlburt
Virginia
la Porte
Vivian Marie Carroll
C. B. Carroll
Dickinson
Mitzie Dalores Martin
la Porte High School
J. M. Meates
John E. Thompson
Hattie Thompson
St. St. Worth
Texas City
Pasadena General Hospital
Edd White
Sheriff's Department
Baytown
W. ©. Newell
W. H. Bakey
Golden Acres
Newell
Pasadena
Stewart
Dt White
Naval Base
San Diego
White
Miss Carroll
Houston Bank Held Up In Downtown Robbery
A neatly dressed bandit robbed the Houston National Bank in downtown Houston on Thursday, fleeing with about 50,000 in tens and twenties after telling teller Donny Allen this was a holdup. No weapon was shown, and a police officer arrived from the front as the bandit escaped through the rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Houston National Bank
Donny Allen
Allen
E. J. Brossman
New Year Safety Urges Care On Bayton Roads
Baytonians prepare for 1954 with warnings from law officers to avoid drunk driving on New Year’s Eve. Police urge designated drivers or police assistance, as crowds gather at bars, clubs, and watch night services across the area. Local chiefs promise heightened patrols and coordinated ride options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Big H
H. E. McKee
la Porte
Walter Roberson
la Parte
First Day Of 1954 To Be Mild And Sunny
Baytonians can expect a bright start to 1954 with sunny skies and mild temperatures, followed by a warming trend Friday afternoon. A light frost forecast for Wednesday night turned into just a light frost, with temperatures not dipping as low as predicted.
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Sam Solomon
Solomon
Etso
Salomon
International Soundphotos
George Felknor
Harper Gas Appliance Co
Ter Farty Baluu Methodist
MIF
Thacsihe
pRardison
Durry Whea- Lestie
Nman
Fear
Jarvis Chanep
Ras
Badger
Ted
Oil International
la Porte Levy OK
Patricia
Kuntz
Grand Haven
Mich
Irene Seackhouse
Michigan
Louise Kovacs
Grand View
Delaware County
International
East Harris
West Chambers County
Papa
Baytown Sun
Highlands
Cedar Bayou
Mont Belvieu
Wright Packing Co
Arrow
Paine Bros
Tri-City
Esfe
Thayer
Wilkenfeld's
J. C. Penney Co
Robson's Jewelry
Baby
Baytown Portrait Studio
Gray's
Moore's Shoe Store
Scarborough's Drug Stores
Trene’s
San Jacinto
Abe Rosenzweig
Econonic
White Star Laundry
Cal Pepper's
O'Brien's Food Market
Black's Pharmacy
Gerber's
Crippin's
Earthman's
Ferguson Motor Co
Citizen's National Bank and Trust Co
B. Causey
Supervisors and Operators Group
LaPorte
Sailor
Mitaie Martin
Houston Bank
Faytown Sun
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