Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Baytown Sun in Baytown, Texas

Page 1

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1956

Page

1

Shivers to Reveal Plans Tonight in Texas Radio Report

Governor Allan Shivers plans a Thursday night direct radio report to Texans on his future, likely signaling a decision against a fourth term while pledging fights for states rights and interposition. He will discuss opposing federal desegregation and gas control, with a referendum proposal to be discussed at upcoming party conventions.

Austin Allan Shivers Texag Shivers Humibs Pons Texas Une Beauford

No Comment in Spokane Dog License Case

A Spokane report says a clerk selling dog licenses in the courthouse faced a curious exchange. A man who bought dog Heense No. S878 for his pet also purchased license 9359 for himself, remarking that the dog house would be his anyway.

Spokane, Wash

May Enter Flection For Position No 4

Swain former Houston Lighting and Power Baytown office manager said he is seriously considering running for Baytown City Council District 4. As of Thursday no candidate had announced. filing deadline is March 3 for the April 3 city election. Other district names and local officials cited include Edna Oliver and Paul H. Mears.

Pop Swain Houston Lighting and Power Company Baytown Edna Oliver al Clayton Paul H. Mears Kilgore Road Wes Jennische Cedar Bayou Waterwell the Sun Roy Carroll Cedar Bayou Jennische Carroll Cedar Bayou Water District Board of Directors Water District

SUN SPOTS at Baytown IRS and local events

Internal Revenue agents left city hall and the Baytown IRS office on Mon days will assist with tax forms. A Narcotics Film showing to 730 pm Thursday at First Baptist Highlands announced by Charles Stewart Brotherhood president. Sim Houston Area Boy Scout council expo tickets available from Gurtler. contact details provided.

Internal Revenue Ctl Yong Baytown Internal Revenue Office Wy Wools P Building Tus Harris County Sheriff's Department First Baptist Church Highlands Chare Stewart Brotherhood We. BR

Town pranks and plans echo in busy notices

A jumble of short items shows Jim Mel Kinney reporting for The Bun, Bobby Traylor discussing modern art, and Gene Moody planning a Monterey trip. George Bays bids farewell to a Tennessee vacation, Doris Lowry promotes a fashion show, and Mary Ann Galbreath plans to visit Baytown March 16.

Jim Mel Kinney Bobby Traylor Gene Rose Ann Moody Monterey George Bays Lor Arnold Tennessee Doris Lowry Mademoiselle James Kenenedy Victor Wrallen B. Mo Dora May Wime Southern Radio KR. Couch H. WM. Robason Horree Mary Ann Galbreath Baytown Jesse Kirkpatrick Kiwankins Cleveland Kiwanis Club Charlotte Woods Sim Virginia Blacknow Patsy Cadrick Sutphin

Mild Drilling Boom Reported in Barbers Hill Field

A Barbers Hill field report notes a mild drilling boom with three regular wells and four jug wells. Regular tests by Texas Company and Stanolind reach depths beyond 6000 feet on Kirby Leavins and Chambers County leases. Jug wells target underground salt dome reservoirs by Tennessee Gas, Warren Petroleum, and Texas Butadiene on Shearer Fisher and Winfree tracts.

Barbers Hill Texas Company Stanolind Kirby Leavins Chambers County A. R. Shearer Warren Petroleum Fisher Texas Butadiene

Auto License Substations Opened for Plate Sales

Two substations opened Thursday to sell DMP license plates in Harris County. Deputy tax assessor-collector ALB Collins and owners announce plates available at Weingarten's, Henke & Pillot, and tax offices in the Harris County Federal Savings and Lane Building. A duplicate title and a 1935 registration receipt must be shown when purchasing plates.

Alb Collins Weingarten's Henke & Pillot Warris County

Channelview Schools Parade for Public Education Week

Channelview schools launch Public Education Week with a downtown parade at 1 pm featuring four hands and participation from every student from the final elementary grade through ninth grade. Teachers will ride, with visitations scheduled Tuesday for elementary and Thursday for junior high. parents invited to visit classrooms during class periods.

Channelview WW. J. Tennison W. C. Shoekler Teanson

PTA Representatives Named For Public School Week

Baytown area announces PTA representatives on the Citizens Committee for observing Texas Public School Week March 5 10 led by General Chairman W Alford. Representatives include Jessie Pumphrey DeZavala Elementary Mrs Know Besvers Mirtheau B Lamar Edith Gordon Sam Houston B Tucker Jr Sam Jacinta M R Morrow Baytown Junior High A B Floyd Alamo Harry Marable Anson Jane and Principal Leon Legler David G Burnet. Cash prizes will reward rooms and schools with the most adult visitors, based on percentage of enrollment. teachers will provide visitor sign in sheets. Citizens urge all Goose Creek ISD adults to visit at least one school during Public School Week to support students and school programs.

Parent-Teacher Association Citizens Committee Texas Baytown W. Alford Jessie Pumphrey DeZavala Know ' Besvers Alamo Harry Marable Anson Jane Leon Legler David G. Burnet Ure Alford Goose Creek Independent

Walter E Carroll 74 Dies in Baytown Home

Walter E Carroll aged 74 of Baytown died at 3 15 pm Wednesday at his home after a stroke last June. A Baytown resident since 1934 he worked at the Baytown refinery before retirement. Funeral services set for Friday 3 pm at Paul A Lee funeral home with Rev J Locall of Springfield Mo and Rev W Graham officiating. Survivors include his wife Alice Carroll of Baytown six daughters two sons and several relatives. Pallbearers listed from local circles.

Walter Edward Carroll Michigan Carroll Baytown Paul A. Lee J Iocall Springfield W. Graham Trinity Taberacle Es In Colaserasheis Alice Carroll R. R. Curbello Freeport Lir. Bo Curr J. Alchison Grace Carroll J. A. Carrol Galveston Felix Ray Carroll Baytow J. W. Willan Austin Gertrude Gunter Ang Mye Clara Walden Willis Twee Brothers Serank Currall Tmousten Reginald Carrott Wall Sramdehidren Holt Boot Cberis

Auto Theft Suspect Stil In Bare Feet

T T Wentworth appeared in Justice of the Peace court on a preliminary hearing for two car theft charges. He was barefoot when arrested in Dayton in a stolen station wagon and was bound over to the grand jury under a $2000 bond after the hearing.

T.T Wentworth Weesday Dayton Vo. Murdock Pesee Watter Queen’s Court

NLRB Hearing on Baytown Refinery Representation

An NLRB examiner led a Baytown hearing to decide if a representative election is needed for Baytown refinery workers. The Baytown Employees Federation is the current bargaining agent, while the Metal Workers union seeks to be recognized for wage contract negotiations. The certification bid is a prelim step toward an election.

Baytown Federa Yon Metal Workers Afl-Cio

Alabama expels Negro coed after federal order

UNITED PRESS reports the University of Alabama expelled a Negro coed after a federal judge ordered readmission to classes despite warnings she might be killed by monks. The coed is believed expelled due to charges against university officials during the court hearing. In Washington, Democrats foresee Eisenhower supporting 30 percent farm supports after his re election stance. Also in D C, Senate lobbying probes stall amid partisan wrangling over procedure.

Ly United Press Birmingham Ala University of Alabama Coed Washington—Senate Eisenhower

Party Chiefs Ball Rolling as Demos Target Health Issue

Eisenhower's team claims re nomination will be automatic after a swift campaign start. Republicans organize a telecast campaign while leaders say his health in doubt has spurred a broader political move. Talks center on vice president, Dewey option, and how the decision shifts Congress and foreign policy outlook. The president’s radio television address and heart incident dominate early reaction and market confidence grows.

Merriman Smitic Washington Hisenhower Leonard W. Hall Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon Thomas E. Dewey New York Dewey Congress GOP White House Republican Party

President to run again stuns stock exchange crowd

A stop broker at the New York exchange described the scene as unprecedented and likened it to a horse race as news broke that the President would seek another term. The remark conveyed shock and urgency amid trading floor chatter.

New York The Stock Exchange Tye Tts

Real Stinker Hunted in Church Burglaries

Police suspect the church burglars in Beytown and Channelview struck by visiting churches for a handout. Investigators say the burglar hit safes after attending church, with Officer John Meadors urging pastors and church staff to report anyone seeking aid.

Beytown Channelview Te Fm Ip John Meadors Sant. Mendors

U S Trust President and Texas Press Sec Indicted

MecLen nan county grand jury indicted A B Shoemake for alleged security scheme around U S Trust and Guarantye certified drafts without license. Vern Sanford, executive secretary of the Texas Press Association, faced two indictments for violating new Texas election code related to Lt Gov Ramsey campaign. The panel also criticized the insurance commission for laxity and noted Sept 6 new insurance laws.

WACO MecLennan County A. B. Shoemake Texas Insurance Commission Shoemake U.S. Trust and Guarantye Vern Sanfori The Texas Press Association Sanford Ben Ramsey Drew Pearson Insurance Commission US Trust

Sam Alford Heads Kiwanis Insurance Man Replaces George Bays

Sam Alford elected president of the Baytown Kiwanis at a noon meeting at the Tower, succeeding Dr. George Bays who leaves April 1 for South America to work for International Petroleum Co. Alford, a four year Kiwanis member, has led the apple sale and served as first vice president. He and his wife live at 1501 East Foyle with two children. Born in Georgia, he came to Baytown via California, worked at the refinery in 1941, served as a pilot in the Air Force, and now heads the ordinary department at Texas Prudential Insurance Co. The Alford family attends Memorial Baptist Church.

Sam Alford Baytown Alford Seeang Alwid Bartown East Foyle David Horace Mann Tiana Cedar Bayou Creorgia Peach State California Air Force Alaska Carribbean Texas Prudential Insurance Co Arveny Memibess Memorial Baptist Church

Death Claims Frank Luskac In Oklahoma

Frank Luskac 92 died Wednesday after moving from Brown to McAlester Oklahoma with his daughter and son in law Mrs and Mr R J Cooke. A native of Czechoslovakia he lived in Crosby and Wooster before joining the Cookes at 2220 New Jersey. Funeral at Marek and Barns Cameron Texas with a 7 pm service Thursday. Survivors include his daughters Mrs Cooke Mrs Carrie Schmidt and a son Cyril Iverson Laskae plus 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Frank Luskac B.rown McAlester Okla R. J. Cooke Luskac Crosby and Wooster Cookes New Jersey Cooke Humble Oil and Refining Co Ire Czechoslovakia Fie Texas KJT Catholic Lodge Marek and Barns Cameron Pam Thursy Oklo Mary Jedlicka Nick Rudik Pierre Junction Cyril Iverson Laskae Chalveston Mary Elle Cooke

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evetts Muley Race- Swain Eyes Council Cox Tudge Bob Casey Kyle Chapman V,v. Ramsey Sylvan Beach Scout Barbers Hill Field Tennessee Gas Transmission Is PTA Walter E. Carroll NLRB American Legion Auxiliary Priday Mos Big Stich Senate Wisconsin Enquete U.S. Trust Kiwanis Oklahoma
Search Courier

Search the Baytown Sun Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Baytown Sun?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication