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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1955
Page
2
The American Red Cross telecommunication network processes about 110000 messages per month. Welfare-related messages constitute roughly five percent, reflecting a focus on aid and welfare during emergency communications.
Readable items show a fragmented radio studio schedule with shows and times. Mentions Gilery Warren and Larry Wayne, plus entries for News di Od Hotel, Beams Of Heaven, Open House slots, and a Date With The Dirks across Monday to Tuesday segments.
Eight year old Michael Haverkorn was nearly drowned at Kenah on Sunday. Doctors expect release from San Jacinto Memorial Hospital on Tuesday. His father Thomas Haverkorn Sr. also in the water struggle was under observation. In the same incident James Walter, 34, of Greens Bayou drowned attempting to save Michael. Two Baytown Emergency Corps members recovered Patrick Borup, 25, of Houston, who drowned Saturday on a fishing trip. Victor Ramirez, 10, of Houston, drowned near Lake Houston while family picnicking. The weekend toll included three Harris County drownings. Volunteers with the Red Cross totaled 1,575,000 last year.
Dr. Charles Camerson reports scientists polled find heavy cigarette smoking may lead to lung cancer. Among 188,000 aging men studied, 4,254 died in 20 months. by month 32, 8,105 deaths occurred. Heavy smokers showed a 90 to 1 death ratio versus non-smokers for lung cancer. The study warns lung cancer is a leading killer among heavy smokers over 50.
Coach Davis explains age groups for Midget and Junior leagues and tryouts must avoid current Little or Teen league teams. Ten day swimmer session starts at Roseland pool with June 20 registration for the next lessons. Jack Bales tennis supervisor sets hours at Robert S. Lee courts while Dan Stallworth and Frank James lead the recreation program. Also includes a summer cucumber salad recipe and a note on cosmic rays.
About 290 Boy Scouts returned home Sunday from Camp Strake near Conpex after a week of training and fun. They earned new awards in swimming, marksmanship, nature study, canoeing and outdoor activities. Troop 68 led with 2,186 points out of 2,200, while only two troops failed to register high marks across seven training phases including inspection and troop spirit.
A dense TV listings page outlines shows across Monday and Tuesday, with times, host names, dramas, news, and variety programs. Names include Wilt, Hickok, Martin, Caesar, Ellery Queen, Perry Mason, Robert Montgomery, Burns and Allen, and many others, with blocks for news, weather, and sign offs.
The La Porte city commission will outfit Chief R E Jacobs with uniforms like those of the Houston police. Jacobs becomes the third new chief in a month, though he carries two weeks of veteran service. After Walter Roberson resigned, the commission also supplied a patrol car for the chief.
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