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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1952
Page
1
Reporting from Punmunjom indicates no fresh breakthrough in Korean armistice discussions. observers fear a new flare of tension as exchanges focus on alleged Red territorial pressure and a stalled process, with UN delegates warning of possible impasse unless the Communists accept terms.
Police Chief E McKee says late yesterday a burglary occurred at a local school with only minor items stolen. A fire warning came from a faulty radio, but fire engines were en route before investigators learned the blaze involved only a small fire in a fan. Fire crews checked for further wiring hazards at the scene.
Around Town notes Fred Dittman receives a writ to visit Judge C for attic issues. Millard Carter and Tom Heflin discuss, Henry Enox explains rheumatic concerns, Seilah Miles hurries for lunch, and a red traffic incident near Melinger is noted. W. Reed and O. B. Stewart exchange golf and social updates as Rev Lee Pierce reports from Jacksonville Mississippi.
The United Nations General Assembly defeated Soviet proposals on immediate armistice in Korea and withdrawal of foreign troops. It ordered a Disarmament Commission to study Russia's plans while high tensions with the Soviet Union prompted denunciations from Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky. US delegate Groves criticized attempts to revive Korea discussions, emphasizing inspections to verify compliance.
A DC-4 with 43 aboard crashed near Sand Spit on Moresby Island while attempting an emergency landing. Seven survivors were rescued as authorities reported oil cooler trouble in engine No 1 and the plane veered into the sea just off the coast near Seattle.
Auxiliary police volunteers organized under Civil Defense were noted for active service. Assistant Chief Wilton Roper reported on recent ration tallies and urged members to attend the regular monthly meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Community House.
Horace Mann and Baytown JH advance to the two day Annual Junior High Basketball Tournament. Mann edged Smiley JH 26 25 and Baytown JH beat Cedar Bayou 36 31 in the first round. Second round pairings include Galena Park vs Jackson Pasadena Horace Mann vs Lake Jackson Loveneberg vs Freeport and Bartown JH vs Woodland Acres. Championship finals set for 3 50 pm today at Lee gym with consolation finals to follow.
Funeral services for Mrs Bersha F Ward of Highlands will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Earthman Chapel with Rev Vernon C Kuesier and Rev J J Martin officiating. Burial follows at White Cemetery near Highlands. She died Thursday at a Baytown hospital after a heart attack. Survived by daughter Mrs Bernice Hert of Highlands and brother Preston Ray Ward of Lovelady. sister Mrs Florence Jones of Humble. Pallbearers named.
Bulgarians say new day new fate and Sun Classified ads claim the same. The note touts ads for buying selling renting and jobs and even lost pets. An example ad lists a Ducan Phyfe bedroom suite and couch with chairs and a contact number.
Retired tugboat captain William E Wade known as Bill Wade died at 2 45 pm yesterday at his home 204 West Murrell He operated tugs in Galveston and along the Houston ship channel for many years and was with Bay Towing Company before retirement He survived by three nieces and Willard Frandoliz of Baytown Funeral services set for 1 pm Sunday at Fartham Chapel Rev Wayne McCreskey officiating Burial in Cedarcrest Cemetery Wade moved to Baytown after a near fatal Monsanto explosion escape in 1947 He had lived in Baytown on and off for 15 years Pallbearers named W A McCain Willard Frandoliz Hoyt Rider W P Hefferman E B Carlson and John Stout
Graveside services are held at 2 pm for LaWanna Sue Davis infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Davis Jr of Shady Lane Cedar Bayou. Rev WLS Graham pastor of Trinity Tabernacle will conduct the service with burial by Paul A. Lee Funeral Home. The baby died at Tom and is at Bayiews hospital. Survivors include the parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs H J Davis.
Mrs Martha Allen Barton 75 died suddenly at 3 30 pm after illness en route to Baytown hospital. Justice of the Peace Rascoe Zierkein said she died seconds after a heart attack. She was a native of Old Washington and came to Baytown three years ago to live with her daughter Louise Barton Baytown High School librarian. Survived by a son John Alien Barton of Belton and two grandchildren. Funeral at 1 pm Sunday Paul A. Lee Funeral Home with Rev E E Couch, then graveside at Brenham cemetery at 3 pm with Rev Joe Bryant officiating. Pallbearers listed. G A MacVaughton EH Wy Atiyeh ROR Bains CA Higby M C Rushing John Atchison.
Baytown council members set 7:30 p.m. Tuesday agenda to tackle a $58,900 damage suit against the city, a $278,219.41 operating surplus and a projected $53,916.28 increase. Other items include limits on oil-well setbacks, second-hand merchandise registration, city employee retirement plans and a Civil Service proposal for police.
At the Falroad junction town of Matene, 20 miles south of Bizerte, French police killed seven Arab nationalists and wounded 16 others during a demonstration. In Bonn, Germany announced it would contribute between 300,000 and 400,000 troops to West European defense.
A Harris County Democratic meeting drew about 500 at the Rite Hotel as they push to field an anti Truman delegation to the national convention. Ralph Lee and West University Place backers rallied for a strong Shivers line, aiming to control Harris County by precincts and send a non Truman slate to San Antonio.
Keismith Henry Nitchmann, bus driver, was fined 15 dollars and given a stern lecture by Judge C.S. McCullough after appearing in Corporation Court. Assistant Police Chief WR Montgomery said he clocked the driver at 50 miles per hour in a 30 mph zone for over two miles, noting the buses were used on Decker Drive as a race track for weeks, even with children aboard.
Barney L Ward, a Humble Oil veteran who began before the company existed, begins his third year as president of the Humble Pioneers Clot.
The Baytown community recalls Ward who joined Humble Oil after WWII and helped shape the Humble domain. New directors include Myrtle Perry and Leonard Keller with H Saxon elected. The Humble club plans its first 1952 party on February 1 at Baytown Community House. Ward enlisted in WWI, returned in 1919 to Baytown, then moved to Hearne before contributing to refinery projects.
City officials outline using a 333133.73 surplus and 279219.4 operating balance plus 63559.3 contingency to fund a 12,000 capacity sewage treatment plant and related waterworks. Berlin and J. J. Rady firm estimate costs with a 10 percent buffer. total project costs approach 480000 to 525000 with storage tanks and new lines. Voters earlier rejected a 200 and a half million bond plan, leaving funds to allocate to water and sewer upgrades.
Baytown Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts an awards dinner tonight at the Robert E. Lee Cafeteria. Men 35 and under and those 26 or under will be named for contributions to Baytown in 1951. Two winners, kept secret until tonight, will receive keys from Lyman and Jaycee President AL S. Bynum. Mayor Ward proclaims Jaycee Week as about 150 attend, with Dr. Robert L. Kahn of Temple Emanu El Houston as guest speaker on The American Mission. Dr. Sultan Spring as MC. Alfred Moskwily and EW Boyce in charge of arrangements. A Baytown Christmas Sea sale check from campaign chairs Moisé of Houston expected.
William FET E6 at Highlands died in 1937 and had lived in Oshler. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. today at the First Assembly of God Church in Houston with Rev. M. A. Lake officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include five daughters and two sons. Pallbearers listed.
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