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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1951
Page
3
The Lions Club will install officers at a Ladies Night barbecue tomorrow. Event to be held at Mrs. Clifford M. James Road with plans for community fellowship and club leadership setup.
General Chairman W. Ray Sloan announced a barbecue supper and installation of officers for the Lions Club, including Robert L. Gillette as president and Reagan Smith as installing officer. The event features musical entertainment, outdoor barbecue, and a $1.25 guest plate, with parking access via Dr. N. Hospital driveway on Highway 146.
COLORADO CITY Texas July 9 Arson charges were leveled at J S Rogers owner of the Caswell Hotel second largest in town after investigators found 20 gallons of gasoline on the roof and in the building plus two gallons of flammable liquid The case lists Leroy Lewis a negro porter as an accomplice Authorities estimate the damage at 350 000 with the 48 room brick hotel gutted and guests evacuated no injuries reported
A central press feature discusses bridge strategy for declarers in no trump and trump play. It contrasts two approaches on a deal where South must choose between delaying trump losses or ruffing and establishing side suits to control the hand. The article includes play-by-play from two tables, highlighting different outcomes and signaling the need for precise counting and timing.
Puzzle clues list for a Saturday crossword with many misspellings and scattered entries. The page presents numbered across and down hints including drugs, animals, pronouns, tools, and daily weather notes in a vintage newspaper style.
The Times reports on a new American weapon described as the most terrible implement of destruction. The cartridge pistol and other exhibits arrived from the United States and featured claims of deep penetration and rapid fire. American marines and generals are cited praising its potential military impact.
A fragment notes Elizabeth Priscilla Tyler as the first child born in the White House, identifying her as the granddaughter of President John Tyler. It lists Baytown area advertising lines including Purina feeds, Baby Chicks Garden & Field Seeds, Ride-A-Tower, Dupont paints, and local businesses such as Baytown Feed & Farm Supply, Claude W. Smith Insurance, Real Estate and Lion Fence, with Baytown commerce address and phone.
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