Miss Baytown of 1954 to Be Crowned July 5
Baytown prepares for its third consecutive Fourth of July beauty contest now set for July 5 at Roseland Park pool due to Independence Day on a Sunday. The event features a program with the Robert E Lee high school band, an aquatic show, and cash prizes for the top entrants.
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Baytown
Roseland Park
Retail Merchants Committee
Baytown Merchants
Chamber of Commerce Office
Carolyn Kelley
Yvonne Praetorius
Houston
Sun Spots Return From France GPS and Mrs Ewing in Baytown
Mrs. Ewing and baby Becky Lynn return to Baytown from Nancy France with Robert Ewing discharged after a year and a half in the Army. He resumes work at Baytown Refinery while Mrs. Ewing joined him nine months ago. Ewing is the son of Mrs. B. F. Lehde.
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Robert Ewing
Becky Lynn
Baytown
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Ewing
Around Town notes and homelike updates in Baytown
Connie and Morris Standefer return to Baytown after a year in Ruido-80 New Mexico and stay with Connie’s sister Mrs Lillie Garrett. A registered collie belonging to seven year old David Dauphin is missing from 109 Highway Boulevard. Joe Zorn shares a “rags to riches” tale while New Sun sports writer Ross Hoyt visits Baytown. Gertrude Teter gives support with a pat on the back. Carolyn Kudla works out an easy finances system. Carol Bains finds something queer about her orange drink. Billie Laughlin nears a rapid recovery ahead of a European tour. Mayor Burgin tours from Colorado with two vacation stops in La Porte. Nelson McElroy endures cross examination.
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Connie
Morris Standefer
Ruido- 80
New Mexico
Baytown
Lillie Garrett
Casey
David Dauphin
Highway Boulevard
Joe Zorn
New Sun
Ross Hoyt
Gertrude Teter
Carolyn Kudla
Carol Bains
Billie Laughlin
la Porte
M. D. Burgin
Colorado
Nelson McElroy
Condition Of Blast Victims Still Critical
Two men burned in an explosion at a Baytown refinery rubber plant on Friday were slightly improved but remained in very critical condition Saturday hospital attendants said Dewey Wayne Gray Jr of Woodlawn was inside the building when it blew up and suffered third degree burns to the waist Nikheya Flo suffered third degree burns Henry Richard Magee 35 assisted approaching the building and sustained first second and third degree burns
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Baytown
Dewey Wayne Gray, Jr
Woodlawn
Flo
Nikheya
Tlenry
Richard Magee
Isnitor
Texan dies on amusement ride at Lakewood Cyclone Coaster
A 19 year old Houston airman, Danny C Coleman, was killed at Lakewood amusement park when he stood up on the Cyclone Coaster during a Friday night ride. He was catapulted from the car and crushed by timbers. Coleman, a radar mechanic trainee at Lowery Air Force Base, reportedly sought more thrill and ignored the belt. Park officials said the ride had standard safety devices and no prior accidents were recorded.
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Denver
Fine
Danny C. Coleman
Houston
Lakewood Amusement Park
Coleman
Lowery Air Force East
Benjamin Krasner
U S Senator Dies Of Bullet Wound
A U S Senator dies from a bullet wound amid war end proposals in Indo China. French premier Vierre Mendes-Vrance forms a diverse cabinet but retains the foreign ministry. Cabinet presented to the president in a traditional Elysee ceremony.
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Newsanen
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Elysee Palace
Senator Lester Hunt Suicide Shocks Capitol
Police say Senator Lester C. Hunt shot himself in his Senate office after a health scare. The 61-year-old Wyoming Democrat died at 10:32 a.m. in Bethesda hospital after a 22 caliber rifle wound to the head. He left notes citing health concerns and did not intend to run again.
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D-Wyo
Hunt
Bethesda
Naval Hospital
Senate
Richard Feiber
Metropolitan Police
Benjamin Peeson
Casualty Hospital
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Frank B. Brandesgoe
R-Conn
Brandegee
House
Emily
Hear
Sue Hunt
La Porte Probes Building and Peddler Codes
La Porte commissioners study two ordinances on building code amendments to tighten fire zone rules and penalties and a peddler ordinance to curb unlicensed sellers on public streets. Attorney Kubler to draft the peddler measure. city leaders weigh removing jail terms while keeping fines, with Deciding on further revisions at the next meeting.
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M. D. Burgin
L. *. Rigby
H. P. Pfeiffer
Kubler
Kijbler
Texas
F. J. Care
Walter James Sr retired pumper dies in Baytown
Walter Bryan James Sr. 58 a retired pumper at the Baytown Refinery died in his sleep Saturday morning. He was found by family. Funeral services will be Sunday at St. Mark's Methodist Church with Rev. Wayne McCleskey officiating. Burial Monday at Powers Chapel cemetery near Rosebud at 11 am. He had lived in Baytown 28 years and retired from Humble in June 1952. Survivors include his widow Susie R. James a son Walter Bryan James Jr. a grandson Sterling Bryan two sisters and two brothers.
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Baytown
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St. Mark's Methodist Church
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Pan A. Lee
Ers Chapel
Rosebud
Humble
Susie R. James
Walter Bryan James Jr
Sterling Bryan
Isanell Norred
T. B. Sturdevant
Rogers
Will James
Mexia
Albert James
Talton Nods Scramble For Baytown Postmaster
Baytown seeks a new postmaster with selection via civil service exam. Ballard moves to assistant district manager. acting head may be chosen by Thursday or Tuesday. Likely candidate pool includes top three scorers. party influence and local figures shape final choice. Walton notes Eisenhower affiliates influence East Harris County.
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Fred Hartman
Baytown
N. B. Ballard
Ballard
WH. W. Frochner
U. S
Wither
East Hartin County
Althoough Fignation
Harris County
Reputan
Jett Brown
Hardy Googy
John van
Democrats Count Only Democratic Votes for Shivers
Judge Melvin Combs ruled that Jefferson County results for governor delegate strength must count only Democratic votes for Allan Shivers, opposing the state party's ruling that both Republican and Democratic ballots be tallied. The decision, if upheld, could affect Democratic control of party machinery in Texas.
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Tex
Allan Shivers
Stength
Melvin Combs
6Th District Court
Jefferson County
Jefferson County Democratic
Combs
Shiyurs
Shivers
Rain Returns to Baytown After 24 Days
A hard shower drenched the Baytown area Saturday morning, bringing 1.75 inches in west Baytown and reviving river runoff fears. Two youths, David Pryor and Warreld Jones, paddled near Minnesota Street as the weather extended across the Upper Texas coast. Forecasters predicted the system would move inland over the weekend, continuing a pattern of unsettled conditions across South and Southwest Texas with heavy showers reported in Beaumont while others recorded lighter amounts in Austin and Corpus Christi.
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David Pryor
Wwareld Jones
Texas
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Wather
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Austin
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Corpis Christi
Fast Terrapins Race In Derby Finals Preliminaries
Baytown Terrapin Derby at Commerce and Pearce features twenty five finalists as Friday heats cut the field by five. Moonlight rides, weightlifting exhibition, and Jaycee carnival events add to the fun with Droopy from Dunks Drimble Station winning a second heat and hinting at a potential world record.
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Mathlenon Chemlien Corp
Nu-Grape
Stnercatlottiing Co
Mtitosaver
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Pinmoend
Gordon
Pies For Sale At Terpin Derby Saturday Night
Promised by The Tayceanu es organizers for a terrapin race and a separate pie sale. Four more heats run Saturday before 10 pm final, with top five from each heat advancing to Friday’s winner. Grand championship offers $60. heat winners receive $10. Entry costs $5 per terrapin, with names given to the terrapins. Entertainment begins 4:20 pm Saturday. field expected under 80 for the final race.
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Cuizen Witk
Cilo
Junior Chamber of Commerce
William Sweeney Dies In Highlands at 93
William A. Sweeney, 93, died at 4 35 am Friday at the Highlands home of his son and daughter in law Emmett A Sweeney 07 North Main Highlands He had lived in Highlands 20 years Funeral 3 pm Sunday at Missionary Baptist church with Rev Bert O Banion officiating Burial in White Cemetery Survivors include three sons Ivan J Sweeney Pensacola Florida Samuel T Sweeney Washington DC and two daughters Mrs Roy Kellogg Highlands Mrs LN Jones Baytown and Mrs Margaret Ward Washington DC Also surviving are 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren Pallbearers named The M Jones Sr Ike M Jones Jr Pabs Pav Hiska B Toups Bobbie Lee Jones and Roy Kellogg
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Hir
Emmett A. Sweeney
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Missionary Baptist Church
Bert O’banion
White Cemetery
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Ivan J. Sweeney
Pensacola, Fin
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Washington, D.C
Roy Kellogg
LN. Jones
Baytown
Margaret Ward
M. Jones Sr
Ike M. Jones Jr
Pabs Pav- Hiska
8. Toups
Bobbie Lee Jones
Senators Sweat Over McCarthy Target Threats
Washington June 19 UP Senator Josyph Ry attacked Democratic claims of threats by Senate staff amid a probe of alleged graft and fixing involving a Democratic senator. McCarthy defended his aides, said no evidence was offered, and noted he would submit findings to the committee for possible public airing. He warned the investigation is not high priority and questioned the alleged wrongdoing.
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Army-McCarthy
San Antonio Pools Closed For Cleaning After Race Incident
In San Antonio Black swimmers faced entry bans at city pools until a council inquiry revealed an ordinance restricting Black access to municipal recreation facilities. After a Saturday closure, officials paused all pools until Monday while discussions planned, with no date set for the first meeting.
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Alvin Sehmidti
Woodlawn
Sehmidt
Young Accident Victim Remains Unconscious at Hospital
Marilyn McNew, 26, injured in a Monday night car crash on Decker Drive, remains in critical condition. Johnnie Sue Keen, 20, suffers severe throat and shoulder cuts as others are treated at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital.
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Marilyn McNew
Decker Drive
Johnnie Sue Keen
Planes Strate President's Capitol Palace
An invading anti Communist Guatemalan force reportedly seized Puerto Barrios and bombed Guatemala City as rebels push toward the capital. Reports from exile and US observers say the insurrection has gained strength with air strikes and possible seizure of border towns.
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Jury Deliberations in Scott Case Begin in Houston
Houston June 191A The state presses charges against former Harris County District Attorney Bil Scott for operating a handy house opposite the courthouse. The jury retired at 11 40 am Saturday and deliberations began with no verdict anticipated.
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Harrey County
Bil Scott
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