Baytown Goat Joins Club After Fence Up Build Up
Cattle guards disrupted housing areas until fences and guards calmed slumbering residents in Baytown. A June 15 club meeting featured a goat trespass, subsequent initiation of the animal as a member, and a torchlight procession. Old storm memories of 1919 are recalled as Baytown fence and dock safety are praised. General summaries note 2266 accident cases, 5896 dressings, 74 hospital cases, and 640 hospital days with many eye injuries from lack of glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. E. Newkirk
H. A. Halsey
W. G. Lopas
Shelby
Baytown
Goose Creek
Baytown refinery gears up as main units begin operation
Baytown is nearing full refinery status with fires under Pressure Stills and two Filter Wash Stills running. The Acid Plant Naphtha Treater and Dock work advance, signaling completion of the founding phase. A Dormitory awaits occupancy and a plan for a modern town is in effect with a typhoid serum note from Dr. J M Aves.
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Baytown
Byatown
Baytown Look Back: Humble Bee Reprints From 1921
This page presents reprints from the 1921 Humble Bee employee publication, All the Buzz from Baytown, capturing Baytown life in the early 20th century. Readers are invited to reminisce about Baytown’s past as the town marks its 25th birthday with a look back through these articles.
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Baytown
THE
Humble Bee
Baytown and Goose Creek Battle Ends With Forfeit Controversy
Baytown and Goose Creek played a close Sunday baseball game with Goose Creek winning 2 to 1. Umpire Wright drew criticism for a home run call and for forfeiting a near finish, amid calls to check the rules. Also notes on C. M. Husted leaving Standard Oil Baytown Refinery and a Humble Oil gusher causing damages, plus refinery notes on the Acid Recovery Plant and safety tips.
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Goose Creek
Baytown
Gowse
Wright
C. M. Husted
Husted
Eagle Works
Standard Oil Company
Jersey City
N. J
United States Army
Houston
San Antonio
Ranger
Texas
W. A. Eberle
Husted. le
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Baytown Refinery advances with pressure still tests and plans for Humble Day
After 12 months of construction the first three pressure stills begin testing as the refinery nears full operation capable of 10,000 barrels per day. Lubricants and fuels will be distributed to several countries while Baytown prepares for Humble Day celebrations with committees and planned events.
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Timic
Texas
Indiana
Missouri
Belgium
France
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Norway
Germany
Sylvan Beach
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Humble Pipe Line Co
A.L. Kleberg
Baytown
Houston
Transportation
W. S. Shirley
C. T. Cooley
H. A. Halsey
P. G. Aleo
T. H. Hamilton
W. J. Peddie
C. E. Rodecape
A. T. BE. Newkirk
T. Griffin
W.G. Wells
F. T. Fendler
R. Roberts
H. J. Mitchell
W. H. Tyrrell
Humble Band
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Cattle Guards and Club
Mother Goose
G. H. O'Brien
D. E. Kemp
G. H. Spruce
Walter Rush
E. P. Brown
A. C G. Kraft
W. G. Martin
B. Bordosky
A. 0. Reeves
H. O. Warren
J. W. Frymire
L D. Bridgers
J. P. Newman
J. M. Aves
Earthman
Port Baytown
Port Houston
Shell
Bayonne
el Powers
Power
Lee Sea
White Mule
Read
Colony Creek
George Fran
Mr. Abbott
Raytown
Scen Herridde
Exxon Company
U.S.A. Baytown Refinery
EXON
Exxon Chemical Company
U.S.A. Baytown Chemical Plant
Athletic News
Gulf
Didly
Mr. Husted
Refinery News
Baytown Club House
Bayne
Griffin, Brogan, Finnegan & Co
Newtown
7Th St
Bayview Ave
Ss M
Syvan Beach Pier
Goosereek
John 8. Bonner
RS. Sterling
San
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