Civic group in Highlands names education committee
A Highlands civic club announces a 7:30 pm meeting at BW Lynch home 1206 Clear Late with education committee members led by M S Gayle Wade Calhoun and S Son 3B 5 Talley and Virgil Briggs The article lists numerous committees and names for industrial roads transportation commerce city planning publicity agriculture civic affairs and membership and finance including several named members for each panel.
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Committee On Education
Highlands Civic Club
BW. Lynch
New Civic Club
M.S. Gayle
Wade Calhoun
S. Son
Talley
Virgil O. Briggs
Airs
Felton Brown
Mrs. Lynch
Harry K. Johnsonen
J. W. Singleson
Frank Woodard
W. L Simpson
WE. Dunks
M. M. Lang
C. B. Oil
A. E. Lene
Bob Cogden
J. J. Reid
J. J. Hughes
AL FL Hennele
J. E. Crawford
L. C. Gentry
Charles Dunaway
Lez Allen
I. M. Brinson
Steve Goodnight
Big Quiz Jamboree Will Benefit Youths
A community event titled Big Quiz Jamboree aims to raise funds and support youth programs. Organizers invite local teams and volunteers to participate, promising engaging trivia, prizes, and a chance to showcase knowledge. Proceeds bolster after school clubs and mentorship initiatives across the city.
Quiz Jamboree Set by Baytown Jaycees March Second
Baytown Jaycees host the Quiz Jamboree on March 2 at Brunson theater with co sponsors including 12 appliance stores and Houston Natural Gas Co. Tickets 50 cents, audience picks contestants, questions and answers available from sponsors, door prizes and top prize awards, proceeds fund youth and Little League programs.
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Bayton Jaycees
Jaycee Ctivs
Houston Natural Gas Co
Brunson Theater
Dan Harris
Bob Serger
Jaycees
Rolland Storey
Gulf Coast
Messer
Jaxyeees
Bayt Town
Bil Knowles
Predant
Quack Shack
Sears Roebuck and Co
Jaycees and
Taycheettes
Whitcombs
Scotts
Young Plumbing Co
Reynolds-Maytar
Antle Plumbing Co
Harper Gas Appliance
Esystown Plumbing Co
Wilkenfelds
Texas Water Heater and Plumbing Co
Sears
Samway obituary note lists survivors and pallbearers
Samway continues from page one naming husband George R. Samway and son Jack FR Samway of Baytown as survivors. Also listed are two sisters Elena Desting and Mrs Tean ette Stockman and two brothers Lorin Beck and George Beck Jr., all of Chicago. Two grandchildren Robert Charles and Norma Jean Samway of Baytown. Pallbearers named A C Brock W E B Watson L A Bergeron Cayman H Hame A F Stark and Samuel C Bramlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Samway
Jack FR. Samway
Baytow
Arviving
Elen Desting
Teanette Stockman
Lorin Beck
George Beck Jr
Chicago
Robert Charles
Norma Jean Samway
Baytown Paliteaters
A. C. Brock
W. E B. Watson
L A. Bergeron
Cayman
H. Hame
A. F. Stark
Samuel C. Bramlett
Philippines Urged As Site For Maneuvers
Manila reports Lt. Gen. Jesus Vargas, armed forces chief of staff, will urge SEATO at Karachi to hold the next maneuvers in the Philippines. SEATO advisers approved two sets of demonstrations at Melbourne. Thailand sponsored maneuvers last week as SEATO ministers prepare in March.
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Manila
Jesus Vargas
Philippines
Armed Forces
SEATO
Karachi
Melbourne
Thailand
Seato Council of Ministers
Pakistan
U S Weather Balloon Found on Formosa Mountains
A U.S. weather balloon was found in Formosa on Wednesday afternoon in the eastern Hualien region near Aboriginal communities. The device was reported to be in good condition with slight damage to the envelope as authorities continued to assess its origin and purpose.
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U.S
Formosa
Hualien
Dow Chemical Plans $45 Million Freeport Expansion
Dow Chemical Co will invest about 5 million in Freeport and 20 million in Louisiana over the next month for expansion projects. The plan includes new production plants, enlargements, pilot plants, labs, new service facilities, and a 78 mile gas pipeline. Construction is underway or to begin this year with completion targeted in the first half of 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Tex
Dow Chemical Co
Louisiana
A. P. Peutel
Dow
Texas Division
Beutel
Black Hole deaths in Sudan riot jail toll rises
In Khartoum and White Nile region reports say 490 Sudanese cotton farmers died of suffocation in a single prison ward after cotton riots. Police fire killed 189 more during new rioting, as officials compare the disaster to Calcutt’s 19th century tragedy.
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Khartoum
Sudan
White Nile Tenants League
Co-Operative
White Nile
Kost
Calcutt
India
Baytown to See 65 Percent Growth in Telephones by 1957
Company official Ware outlined Baytown growth ahead, forecasting 16 400 telephones by end of next year from 9 900 today, with 3 million expansion budget to install 6 500 more lines in two years. Wooster exchange and numbering changes planned later this year or early 1957 amid strong national demand and delayed equipment deliveries. Public patience and cooperation noted.
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Baytown
Ste
Ware
Wooster Exchange
Houston RMA awards fifth year retail scholarships
The Houston Retail Merchants Association announced final scholarship winners chosen from over 80 entries. Finalists were judged on school records and retail work experience. Moriioe Rochester presented the three awards on behalf of Houston merchants. Recipients earn college credit for on the job training with a retail emphasis.
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Page One
Tutfly
Moriioe Rochester
RMA Personnel Committee
Houston
Houston Rma
Otis Snead
Snyder
Texas
Weldon Humphries
Carthage
Lurs Perry Trahan
Henry Johnson
Rod and Gun Club Meeting Moves to Knights of Columbus
Sun Spots reports Rod, Reel and Gun club members are alerted that Thursday night’s meeting shifts from the Painters’ hall to the Knights of Columbus hall at 2609 West Mall Elks will host a free dinner for members, spouses, and friends with serving starting at 6 p.m. Cherie Porch, arrangements chair, announced. Esther Class of Central Baptist plans a Monday 7 p.m. basket meeting at Mrs. C. S. Daniels’ home, 1502 Florida. Robert E. Leg High School Key Club pancake sale begins 8 a.m. Saturday at the old Humble Waffle shop beside Bay Town Community House. tickets 75 cents for all-you-can-eat pancakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painters’ Hall
Knights of Columbus
West Mall
Elks
Baetown Elks
Cherie Porch
Esther
Central Baptist Church
Robert E. Leg
Shriners Campaign Nears Goal With Big Gifts
T. J. Loughridge, treasurer of the Crippled Children's fund raising drive, says the big gifts division nearly completed canvassing business and industrial circles. He notes growing support from firms and ranchers, with Albert Nelson Jr. heading a farm and ranch committee. A Shrine parade entries list grows as merchants and organizations may register. Tickets for a two night show and dance are on sale from local Shrine and Masons groups in East Harris County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Loughridge
Big Gifts
Loughridge
Shriners
Shrine Hospital
Qet
Alpert
Roots) Nelson, Jr
Shriners and Master Masons
Harris County
Lee High School
Baytown
New Draft Regulations Relieve Fathers Over 26
Austin reports new rules easing draft duties for fathers and men over 26. Col. Morris S. Schwarts states calls will favor younger men without children, with local boards sorting by six 1A categories and prioritizing those with children and volunteers. He notes 29 percent of inductees in December and January were volunteers.
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Austin
Col
Morris S. Schwarts
Selective Service
Schwarts Sid Ahery
Watches and Workers Highlight Early Ford Year Output
The article lists numerous names and trades such as utilities dehydrogenation cracking coils and distillation reflecting industrial notes. It notes Ford Motor Co produced 1 708 cars in its first year of operation in 1903.
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J. A. Alchi
C. C. Baird
Utilities
W. A. Blasingame
O. A. Carroll
H. J. Clay
J. Compton
H. W. Flynt
H. Fritch
O. D. Gibson
W. J. Guillote
A. J. Thaman
Mr. L. Therlot
R. A. Trahan
O. J. Triplett
J. B. Wyoral
MM. Williams
R. C. Wright
Ford Motor Co
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