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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1955

Page

2

Red Feather Officers To Be Named Monday

Nominees include Strickler and Meyer for chairmanship of the Council of Members formed from the 1954 Community Chest donors. Election at 3 pm Monday in Lee College auditorium with annual agency reports. Also named are candidates for secretary and multiple Community Chest, Welfare League, and Health League board seats.

WW . Strickler WH. H. Meyer Council of Members Community Chest Lee College Red Feather Strickler Meier Edna Boyer Joanne Lehde Community Chest Board of Directors J. W. Sylvester Frank Fields Larry Hale W. BH. Bougher 2. L. Evans Be, M. Watkins Wlc. Jackson R. B. Foreman Harry JK. Johnson Jr Melvin Shaw Welfare League Board of Directors Tommy Seale A. d. Thaman Jack Henderson M DB Cuthbertson R. E Roy Galloway Maurice Ings Kidward Frank Green Walter Rundel Ann Parrish J. W. Carroll Health League Board of Directors W. H. Sridges C. L. Liggett George Bowe Irs W. Ke Puderbaugh al Melinger Strickley Rober Stricksend Welfare League Board Seale John Havage Jn. Knox Beavers W. D. Hinson Walter Bur Bridges Health League Green Wor

Barbers Hill Voters Given Tuesday Deadline for Renditions

Barbers Hill school district voters must render 1 year of property for taxation on 1935 rolls to qualify for the district bond election set for February 26. Supt W C Underwood said Assessor-Collector Don McLeod allows renditions through Tuesday. Proposals include bonds and a maintenance tax increase raising the tax ceiling to 1.25. Voters will cast ballots in the high school library as the district is a single precinct for the vote.

Barbers Hill W. C. Underwood Don McLeod

Fragmented Passage on Slavery and Silver Cleaning

A terse fragment mentions cotton slaves and ten pieces of silver or polishing. It speaks of keeping silver gleaming and removing fingermarks, implying tasks of cleaning or polishing. The text lacks context and clear subjects or events.

Local Births Highlight Baytown Area Families

Stork notes list Susan Kar Rogguemore born in San Jacinto Memorial weighing nine pounds four ounces. Twin boys for Ewing Exing at San Jacinto hospital weigh four pounds eight ounces and five pounds 25 ounces, unnamed. Announced Baytown and Ada Oklahoma connections among grandparents. A baking tip suggests soft rolls muffins and biscuits freshen with water then warm briefly in a bag.

Roquemore W. K. Rogguemore Wright Blvd Susan Kar San Jacinto Memorial Hospital

Amateurs Warm Up as Berlin Hosts World Meet

Report discusses teams selected for the World Amateur Championships with preparations by Penticton V's and German teams. Mentioned are Weyland College Richie Oneons and St Joseph teams seeded for the event, with Corbett noted for additional duties and a planned visit.

Canaduim Berlin Germany Bel Penticton V Gertin Sher Deici Gil Cagers Piehed ST. Toshph Ala Bet Ternie Metihye Nils Tian Ehiicniat Yims Fie Perth Weyland College Richie Oneons Thainview Tex. Hes St. Toseph Coots

Speedy Rushing Honored At Baytown Junior Dinner

Speedy Rushing receives community honors as Baytown Junior notes his lifetime of school work. The event honors his leadership, with guests including Prof Tom Hawkins and Prof Stuart. Attendees praise his influence and a gift certificate for a hat is presented, while officials toast his 20 year service.

Baytown Texas A Carnell Minnesota Stanford Tennessee Speedy Bushring Stuart John Stuart Speedy Rushing Tom Hawkins Rushing Hawkins Geraldine Castleman Sam Houston State Rio Hondo High School University of Houston Church of Christ Baytown Kiwanis Elk Lula Partain Marlene Ids

Baptist Auxiliary Dinner at Weer Park Church

The Girly Auxiliary of Weer Park Baptist church held a Wednesday dinner and mission study with about 10 members attending. Royal Ambassadors enjoyed a roast at San Jacinto battlegrounds and an outdoor lesson. Mrs W M McReynolds led the activities amid other midweek church meetings.

Weer Park Baptist Church Royal Ambassadors San Jacinto Battlegrounds W. M. McReynolds WMU Brotherhood

Baytown Real Estate Board hears of booming activity

At the Baytown real estate luncheon in Humble Dining Hall, McCanse noted rising business prompted the Houston office of the FTTA to seek a larger space in the M&SM building. About 15 people attended, with Baytown real estate leader Robert Beverly noting the growth.

Baytown McCanse Houston FTA M&sm FTTA Robert Beverly al Mstate

Huffman Baptists Begin Revival

Huffman Baptist church opens an eight day revival starting Sunday and running through February 27 with services daily. Visiting singer Jimmy Bird of Baytown will perform and Rev. J Maguire, pastor, will lead the preaching at Huffman Baptist Church.

Huffman Baptist Church Fapan Jimmy Bird Baytown J. Maguire Huffman Batlist Church

La Porte Mayor Burgin Plans Bond Burning Party

La Porte officials authorized Mayor M D Burgin to burn $127000 in paid off bonds. He expects no date yet but says mayor and city secretary must attend per law. He invited Commissioners Rigby and Pfeiffer to attend the ceremony.

la Porte Burgin M. D. Burgin L. R. Rigby H. P. Pfeiffer Uty Commission Houston Lighting and Power Co M. D Burgin Light Company Burke Holman Wra Holman Commission

Fat Man Walks and Travels Despite Weight Challenges

Robert Hughes, a massively heavy man, uses a cane to walk short distances and relies on a reinforced bed and special bench at home. He must be weighed on grain scales and travels by truck for weigh-ins. Despite his size, he stays mentally alert, enjoys letters, and last summer toured with a circus, visiting Chicago and several states. He hopes to repeat the trip next summer.

Bob Wearby Robert Cadillac Hughes Hughey Chicago Kentucky Indiana Oklahoma Texas Todorg

Baytown Sun masthead and pricing list

The Baytown Sun newspaper page shows staff roles, editors, and office management details along with unclear subscription rates and terms. It lists Beulah Maleckson as Advertising Director and Warren Edwards as Office Manager, with various subscription options and prices, but details are inconsistent and partially unreadable.

Hubilatiod Baytown Sun, Inc Pearce Ashbeis Baytown Texas Hartming Syd Gould Beulah Maleckson Warren Edwards Mali—Stonth Baytown Lexas

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