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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1950

Page

8

County Candidates Moseying Around on the Riviera

Two local candidates, Paul Maynard and Hugh A. May, heard pointers from Glenn Lowry of Cedar Bayou at a Lions Club luncheon. The Boys State alum praised civic programs, while band director J. C. Burkett announced the Robert E. Lee Band’s 3 p.m. parade to Missouri-Pacific Station, then to Goose Creek for a convoy to Houston Union Station for a 2 a.m. departure.

Lions Club Paul Maynard Hugh A. May Glenn Lowry Cedar Bayou Glenn Boys State J. C. Burkett Robert E. Lee Missouri-Pacific Old Goose Creek Burkett M. M. Brown Union Station Houston Frank Braswell Braswell May Memorial Stadium

Have A Laugh By Boyce House

At 2 am a hotel clerk answered a call from a man seeking another room. The caller joked about cabins near a room associated with Daniel Webster while offering a surreal mix of fire and humor in a late night exchange. The anecdote blends odd trivia with whimsical misdirection.

Franklin, N. H Daniel Webster

Supreme Court Candidate Pays Baytown A Visit

Robert W. Calvert former speaker of the Texas House of Representatives and a candidate for associate justice of the Texas Supreme Court visited Baytown with Alf Roark. Calvert opposes R. Harvey of Texarkana for the post. Calvert, a Hillsboro native, UT law grad, practiced in his hometown and noted as 45 years old. He described himself as experienced and vigorous and met with college friends and legislators.

Robert W. Calvert Texas House of Representatives Texas Sureme Court Baytown Alf Roark Houston Calvert R. 3 Harvey Texarkana Beauford Hillsboro University of Texas Bill County Democratic Committee

Maynard urged for Harris County judge post by Kamp

Houston attorney Colonel Charles E. Kamp endorsed Paul Maynard for county judge citing seven years as assistant district attorney and 23 years in civil law. Kamp, speaking on KREI, praised Maynard for organizing work and cooperating with people after noting over 14,000 Harris County jury cases handled by Meynera and a long record of public service.

Houston Sam Harrison Paul Maynard Maynard Charles E. Kamp Kamp KREI Meynera Harris County District Attorney’s Office

Beaver dam helps hold back river flood in late miltary report

Report notes a beaver dam of saplings and debris saved a dike at one location. Engineers observed the dam holding against flood pressure while workers arrived to inspect the scene and reinforce levee strength.

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Kalamazoo residents seek help after police change

Kalamazoo residents report trouble reaching emergency services as Police Chief Evrard allegedly shifted an outdated telegram system to a public line years ago. Citizens fear delays and inadequate police patrols during crises.

Kalamazoo Mehamazoo Evrard Pairol Cara

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