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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1956

Page

2

LaPorte Trustees Approve Bus Purchase and Insurance Increase

LaPorte school trustees approve hiring four teachers, buying a 72 passenger bus, and raising bodily injury insurance on bus passengers to 1 million dollars with premium hikes. They also discontinue recapped tires, hire new drivers, set school year start, and authorize roof repairs and locker tag replacements.

LaPorte LaPorte School Ella Jung Black Home Economics Aileen Tharveriev Hore Econor Henry C. Black Mary Ann Adams Dorothy Patternier Annai Fae Markman Joe New- Will GMC Tire’ Transportation Committee W. George Olds George F Muegge Oscar, Simmons Duke Bussey Schadt Shoreacres Yate LaPorte Rooting and Sheet Metal Co

Winners sought in Baytown girl beauty contest

Baytown hosts a regional beauty contest with prizes including a trip to Hollywood for the winner and a chance to compete nationally in Dallas and New York. Judges and sponsors include House Jewelers and Kovar's. Second and third place receive gifts like grooming sets and merchandise. regional winner advances to national judging and radio telecast.

Brinson Mevia Sn Exqui Hollywood Mansger Bayt Theater C. Altman Pense Dallas Baytown General Me Fron Kovar's Han New York Holywood South America Hawaii Europe

Sun Spots Roll Calls School Band Practice Schedule

Sun Spots notes junior high band practice starts Monday with eighth and ninth graders at 7 am and a.m. for eighth and ninth grade band students, seventh graders at 10 36 am. Douglas Wallace is director. Also mentions Texas A and M, vacation, an ice cream supper by the Women’s auxiliary at Five Station Three, and Highlands Civic Club meeting about a proposed incorporation election.

Douglas Wallace Woman's Auxiliary Five Station Three Monxas Rosel Park

Unclear Draft Notes on Bayshore Industrial Dealings

Fragmentary report notes talks in Bayshore about Jones & Laughlin possibly buying a site near a butadiene facility. Negotiations involve multiple tracts of green space and nearby property owners. The text references adjacent construction and regional development plans, but details are incomplete.

Ecial Ihe Steel Company Bayshore Alion Jones & Laughlin Ist Wailis Road

Oklahoma course on industry statistics attracts experts

Stark 10 axianoma from the industry statistics course at the University of Oklahoma features C. T. Shewell addressing chemists and engineers from the southwest. He serves on the course panel with two industry men and R L Huntington of Oklahoma University. Shewell is a Baytown refinery research specialist in statistics and mathematics.

Stark University of Oklahoma C. T. Shewell Rol. Huntington Qkinholma University Chemical ‘Engineering Shewell American Moult Baytown

Rolland Pruett Becomes Junior Partner In Family Firm

Rolland Jack Pruett 25 becomes a junior partner in Pruett Price Development Co. He is the son of Mayor R. H. Pruett and Mrs. Pruett and has joined his father in the company. A Baytown native, he graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and Sam Houston State College in 1954 after attending college and Texas A and M. He served 21 months in the army, including 15 months in Panama, and recently returned with his family to Baytown. They reside at 203% North Pruett.

Baytonign Robert E. Lee High School Tae College Texas Sam Houston State College Fter Pruett Panama Hig Baytown Mar Mrs. Pruett Daugh Ter Pamela K North Pruett

Kidnaping Is Shrouded In Secrecy

Westbury New York FBI agents joined Nassau County police in the Peter Weinberger kidnapping case as secrecy and silence shield the investigation into the July 4 abduction from the Welzburger home. Authorities check every clue while avoiding public detail.

Westbury N.Y UPI Peter Weinberger FBI Nassau County Police Hhe Baby Ion Welzbarger Nassau County

Sugar Bowl Front Page Notes on Notre Dame Tournament

The front page discusses Sugar Bowl coverage featuring Notre Dame St Louis and Kentucky in a basketball tournament. It suggests the event could exceed past thrills but hints at potential conflicts with integration policy. The Sugar Bowl reportedly states it has no aim to maintain segregation and seeks to influence the playing field and Navy engagement.

Notre Dame St. Louis Kentucky Long Navy

Television Schedule Summary for Channel 2 KPRC TV

TV guide listing for Saturday and Sunday shows across channels including Roy Hoyers Down You Go People Are Funny Festival Encore Theater Turning Point Movie Spectacular Halls of Ivy Studio 57 Devotional Industry On Parade Frontiers of Faith The Answer This Is Life United Nations Million Dollar Movie Zoo Parade Count of Monte Cristo Meet The Press dudge Roy Bean Man Against Crime Amos and Andy Highway Patrol Press Conference Heart of City Bowleg Sign Off with numerous time slots and program names.

Roy Hoyers Tulius “la Rox Encore Sid Adventure Theater Halls of Ivy United Nations Royal Playhouse Dudge Roy Bean Susie Amos and Andy

West African Missionary Film at Central Assembly

The Rev George Flattery, missionary to West Africa, will show a sound film as the Sunday night evangelistic feature at Central Assembly of God Church. The Life of Sonny Morris follows a chief's son kidnapped by slave traders and his spiritual quest after meeting Christian missionaries. Regular service begins with an 8:20 am radio broadcast on KREL, with Sunday School at 9:45 am and a 11 am sermon by Rev Lonnie Bawlen. Ambassadors meet at 6:30 pm led by J L Wells. parade at 1 pm Monday marks the youth lamp convention opening at Camp Ross Sterling. Night services led by Rev Joe Muazzu and Rev Taurel Akers follow for those unable to attend camp.

George Flattery West Africa Central Assembly of God Church Sonny Morris KREL J. 0. Hendricks Lonnie Bawlen Central Assembly J. L. Wells Texas Avenue South Texas Ciatriet Camp Ross Sterling Joe Muazzu Patan Taurel Akers

Lakewood and Roseland Tie at Junior Olympic Meet

Lakewood and Roseland swim teams tied 45 to 45 in a Lakewood Pool Junior Olympic meet watched by over 100 spectators. James Wilt won the 50-yard freestyle in 31.0 seconds. Kent Spitzmiller placed second in 31.5 with Glenn Harper third in 31.9.

Baytown Lakewood Pool Lakewooders Roseland James Wilt Kent Spitzmiller Glenn Harper Jerry Schwerdeman Jordan Mike Mosesman Spitzmillers Schwendeman James Rhodes Mosesman Sump Frazier Harper Larry Kelly Jerry oFster Lakewood Bees

Joshua Williams of Cove Dies in Baytown Hospital

Joshua H Williams 73 a retired farmer and Chambers county native died at 5 39 am Saturday in a Baytown hospital He lived in Cove Baytown area survivors include his wife Daisy Williams three sons Odie Williams Welton Williams Charlie Williams and others plus five brothers and a sister with 17 grandchildren mentioned in the obituary burial at Mont Belvieu Barbers Cemetery officiating minister Isaac MT Jones of Mont Belview Church of Christ

Joshua. H. Williams Baytown Williams Chambers County Paul, UL Lee Issac MT. Jones Mont Beilview Cove Welton Williams Casper Wyo Charlie Williams Mont’ Belvieu Inv Sample Genoa Ocie Smith Cecil Merrill Kountac Watson Emmitt Tra Ross Williams Mont Belview Claud Williams Covea Reena, Stubbs Channelview

Approval of Sale of KREL Requested to transfer station

Approval of sale of KREL and KREL-FM to E. O. Roden and associates was filed with the Federal Communications Commission. Zane D. Roden of Houston named station manager. Purchasers include E. O. Roden of Booneville Mississippi James E. Reese of Tupelo and W T Dove of Jasper Alabama. seller Robert Matherne and associates.

Baytown KREL Krel-Fm

Mrs. Mary Brown Dies Here Today

Mrs. Mary Harriet Brown, 74, died today at the home of her daughter on Massey Tompkins road. She leaves five daughters including Mrs. H C Cheatam of Abilene and Mrs Jim Humberson of Boling, plus a sister, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Paul A. Lee funeral home.

Mary ‘Harriet Brown Lick Oscar JL Massey - Tompkins Road H.C. Cheatam Abilene Jim Humberson Stey Hudin Boling M. A. Humberson Baytown Low Wingfield Centerville Paul A. Lee Funeral Home

Plane Crash Kills 247 In Two Weeks In U S Air Force Series

Survivor Kiley recalled regaining consciousness after the Douglas Liftmaster crash. Rescue teams battled mud and brush to reach fuselage sections, pulling out 12 injured and locating multiple dead. Col. Lavelle ordered a board of inquiry as investigators assess wreckage and survivors.

Ponthawed Brony Kiley Riley Air Force Douglas Mleyore Mats Atlantic Division Roy H. Williams New Jersey Willians Bill Pannehi Brownsville, T Pannelli Ina Fannell John D Lavelle McGuire Air Force Base

Ex Baytonian Dies Burial Here Today

Former Baytown resident Mrs Elizabeth Thompson 52 died Friday at 2 p m in Houston Burial in HiW of Rest cemetery scheduled Saturday afternoon Survivors include mother Mrs Emma Stewart of Post Neches three daughters and two sons three brothers and a sister with six grandchildren Funeral services set for 2 p m Saturday at Pat Foley North Houston Chapel

Furby Elizabeth Thompson Timbers Houston Bigtown Thompson Baytown Emma ‘Stewart Post Neches A A. Raley W. W Stovall

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