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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1954
Page
1
City Hall met to set next year’s budget with City Manager C D Middleton distributing department requests and a tight fiscal outlook. He warned of no general raises or new hires, urged early submissions by July 19, and said the budget must be adopted before September 27 under charter rules.
M-Day events in Harriy county are planned for July 3 with a weeklong celebration from June 28 to July 4. Baytown officials, led by Mayor M. Burgin, are to proclaim the celebration and inventory as requested by County Judge Casey.
Jerry Walters and Michael Lawless are homebodies after a Scout camp trip while Buddy Wards makes an unusual impression on a living room ceiling Thelma Stone helps out the society desk The Lauras Peters checks in from La Parte Mrs F J Spence makes a helpful phone call James Mallory heads adults at St Johns Methodist for softball Beverly Barfainer enjoys a sporty day basketball and horse riding Tommy and Toyte Johnson double date with Dewey Grant and Burke Murdock Brant delays a decision in Gr abOle Rosalie Myers suspects a cucumber and plum jelly sack left on her porch Monday reach Baytown Sun
In Barnsley on June 7 a flood of tradesmen arrived at Harry Hulls home piling 7000 bricks on his lawn unloading four tons of potatoes and spreading them along the drive. Trucks waited to unload coal sand drainpipe asbestos and tires while a scrap dealer claimed two tons of railroad iron. An undertaker fainted at the scene and police said they were seeking the man responsible.
Tiny Eugene Hyman six weeks old nearly died twice within thirty minutes after slipping from his mother’s hands during a bath at Highlands. He was revived each time but later suffered a skull fracture and concussion, prompting hospital care at San Jacinto Memorial. Police investigate a lost $40 bill from Mrs. Hyman’s purse while at the hospital.
The Dusty Trail Riding club with 22 members aged six to 18 left Houston for New Caney after camping near Huffman. They rode 27 miles on Saturday from Green River drive to the Atasco site crossing, accompanied by sponsors and three flag bearers. The troupe plans a three day ride toward New Caney, a rest day, then the return trip, with parents and Huffman Baptist church visitors attending camp.
Houston officials report a Galveston county grand jury may investigate a narcotics scandal shaking the Houston police department. A city detective was dismissed after the fatal self destruction of a narcotics officer linked to the case. federal investigators probe a narcotics operation valued at about half a million dollars involving a jailed peddler.
Washington June 7 Army Secretary Stevens supposedly promised Pvt G David Schine an Army job last October to use his investigative skill. Sources say Stevens told Roy M Cohn that he was 100 percent cooperative with the Army. The Senate subcommittee opened day 28 of hearings amid released monitored calls and claims of press favors for Schine.
Gubernatorial candidates Ralph Yarborough and Allan Shivers brace for a potential campaign issue as they are drawn into a fraud case against Lloyd's of North America. Subpoenas trigger blame games while each side questions timing and intent. Trial prep includes jury selection with both sides likely to testify later in the week.
Baytown School district will canvass bond election returns Monday night at a special board meeting. Trustee George Gentry said the board will discuss any other accumulated business after the canvass. Voters approved 1 million dollars in bonds for school construction additions to Memorial stadium and construction of two swimming pools.
San Diego Texas June 7 UP South Texas political figure George Parr was to request a venue change when he appeared before Judge A Broadfont on an assault to murder case. He previously faced charges tied to a August 1953 rifle attack on Cristobal Ybanez, with a $2,500 bond.
The Rev James Brannen longtime associate pastor at Grane Methodist Church is reassigned to a new post as pastor at Golden Access Methodist Church in Houston Dr Stanly Carter of the Houston Base district announced the change Brannen and his wife and daughters will move to their new home and assume duties immediately Brannen directed youth activities at Green and worked with Rev M Jordan White in Baylaws He has been active in the Kiwanis Club and Ministerial Alliance and was elected secretary treasurer of the alliance He also directs youth work in the Galveston district and has served at summer assemblies at Palestine.
Manuel J Baltndean 69 of 1115 Magaholia died Monday at Gaytown hospital. Funeral Tuesday at 5 p.m. at St Joseph's Catholic Church with Rev M A Hebert officiating. Burial in Hil of Resh cemetery. A rosary will be recited Monday night at the residence. He was employed at Baytown Refinery for 34 years and survived by son Antonin Balandran of Baytown. Pallbearers named: Marcas Martinez Elion Martines Archadis Are Ajo Acansio Hinojosa Alberto Araujo Manuel T Martinez.
In the Red River Delta, Communist forces seized two more French outposts amid heavy shelling near Son Tay and Hanoi. French Union patrols skirmished along delta roads, with rebels killed east of Hanoi. trains from Haiphong were targeted with mine attempts.
A fire at Oberpriller Store on Mary Street Crosby destroyed the frame grocery building and stock about 4:30am Sunday. Fire departments from Dayton Baytown and Highlands aided. losses estimated around 70 000 with replacement possibly over 200 000. Insurance limited to one third. records of Hand Rite Cay also lost. Residents nearby placed at risk as flames spread along the Southern Petite railroad corridor.
A century old house known as the Porm Whits home burned near Crosby while occupants Mr and Mrs J B Brannon were away. The structure, built in the woods by the San Jacinto River, was moved fifty years ago from Crosby Lynehburg Road. Sam White once lived there until his death about ten years ago. The current owners had been renting it out before the fire.
May construction in Raytown totaled about $195,240 with 29 units. Residential building led the permits, nine new homes costing $349,460. Commercial activity was absent. Total building cost through May reached $1,263,110, below 1953 levels. New homes by various residents and small repairs contributed to the month’s activity.
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