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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1954
Page
2
A report from Washington says Chinese Nationalists seized a tanker named Taiper and interned it at a Russian port. The United States denies involvement and calls the claim unfounded while noting no evidence supports the Russian protest.
A set of birth notices lists stork deliveries for Walters and Weaver families with names and dates, while an article notes Mr and Mrs William Zeitler discovering a cache of copper dated to the early 1700s at the former Rufus Tyler inn site near Hinsdale Massachusetts, now undergoing decay partitions. The items reflect local family news and a historical artifact find tied to pre Revolutionary days.
Portions of land sales tied to dergott case, heard in court at Laredo and Cedar Rapids, show a $34,700 option and a $425,000 deposition. The estate of his father was represented as heirs sold vast brush land claimed to be valuable. Debates over fraud, irrigation potential, and improvements accompany the contested transfers involving Texan Development and related options.
Fragmentary item notes Friday sessions at North Fort Fised for two weeks of summer training. Rainbow Girls to meet Saturday at the Masonic lodge. Mary Nan Carter announced no new officers or choir session. Taxpayers to bear 292 cost to print a Congressional Record page. A young hog weighs 103 to 150 pounds.
Harvey James son of Mr and Mrs Filverside Drive Highlands earned the Eagle badge the highest Boy Scouting rank. Scoutmaster Elo Veseika presented the honor during a Highlands Flat Baptist area ceremony. Oliver Harman received a year padge from J J B a longtime friend to Scouting.
A compiled sick list mentions individuals such as Estelig Doucet Highlands Charles Douglas Boyle 6233 Kanags Le Porte Mrs BE W Walters 232 Bayou Road Tyree White Baytown Haren Lynn Floyd 5 Schilling Jack Milton Floyd 3 Schiill Mrs Elmer Griffith King Str iend Mex Willie Lee Herel Crosby Teacey Sutton Dickerdon TOT Adone Woodrow Hepp Houston Kenneth Wayne Gajdogik Daytona Mrs Bar Weaver Grenville Highlands Leonida Frances Schuhmacher La Porte Mra Charlie A Swanson Daytona Clyde Oxbuw 232 New Jersey Mrs Elmer Graves Channelview More than 200000 different items are purchased by railroads each year.
A large audience heard Baytown League of Women Voters explain precinct political conventions and the role of individuals in party meetings. Speakers from Republican, Democrat, and Young Democrat groups described conventions, participation benefits, and the state’s political landscape amidst upcoming primaries.
A list of Lions Club officers and appointed committees for 1954 55 is given with Murray Rogers handing over as president and Joe Fisher of Jasper to install. The long roster includes Ben Magness J W Strickler M P Fuller BE Froehner George Bennett Taylor Gerber and many others with numerous committee chairs named.
Livestock price ranges show steady trends across categories. Slaughter yearling steers and heifers bring 14 to 19. Utility cows 10 to 12, canners 7 to 19. Bulls around 14 and down. Calves 12 to 17, top 18 to 18.50. Stockers scarce. Hogs and sows steady with choicest hogs 24 to 25 per 100 pounds, lighter hogs 23.30, sows around 18.
Carhops from multiple drive inns donate tips to a Marilyn and Johnny fund on Wednesday. Owners contribute 50 percent of all takings that day. Entertainers from the Baytown area and Smokey Stover pledge support as carhops work their shifts and then at Lakewood Drive Inn. Aims to raise at least 500 for the cause after closing time.
Weather officials warn of Hurricane Ice near 70 miles south of Brownsville with gales extending 190 miles. Winds reach 54 mph at Brownsville. heavy rain anticipated for Laredo and Del Rio. Center expected to hit north of Brownsville, with winds 40 to 70 mph across the valley and high coastal tides. Observers fear a severe blow to Lower Rio Grande Valley cotton crop.
Public works director C. We Grantham told the council that a test motor at the new East James water well would fail to start, while noting the motor installed over a year ago in the auxiliary unit passed. The account references a nurse’s day night shift and a ceremonial motor acceptance.
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