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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1954

Page

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Easter Farewell Portrait in the Gospel of Jesus

Daniel A. Poling presents a vivid present tense account from The Romance of Jesus, detailing Jesus bidding farewell to Mary in Bethany and theLast Supper scene. The piece emphasizes sacrifice, obedience to the Father, and Jesus washing the disciples feet as an example of service. The narrative shifts to the Passover meal where Judas is first washed, and Peter resists, signaling looming betrayal and inner fear as the group sits with Jesus.

Daniel A. Poling Jesus Dr. Poling America John Mark John Judas Peter

Pioneer Club Games Party at Baytown Community House

The Pioneer Club will hold its regular monthly games party at 7 30 p.m. Friday at the Baytown Community House. Prizes and refreshments will be served free. A 1954 membership card serves as admission. Regular door donation is 80 cents for guests. Dads To Meet Ashbel Smith will have a regular monthly business meeting at 1 30 p.m. Thursday in the home of Dim Jones, 700 East Republic. Baytown Writers Guild will elect new officers Thursday night at 7 p.m. in the Lee College faculty room. A dog seen near Highway 146 in Cedar Bayou appeared mad and was fighting other dogs.

Pioneer Club Baytown Ashbel Smith Dim Jones East Republic Baytown Writers ‘Guild Lee College Ton Herndon Cedar Hayou Highway 146

Empty Gas Tank Causes Auto Wreck

An auto wreck on Thompson Road near 1313 Ash left H C Woodard Jr with a broken left leg and possible right leg fracture after running out of gas and suffering a battery failure. He and his wife were in the car when another vehicle struck from behind. J W Hill of 218 Battlebell Road Highlands was bruised and taken to hospital by ambulance. Deputy Sheriff Robert Bailey investigated the incident.

H.C. Woodard Jr Woodard Ash Thompson Road Lillie Duke Hospital Paul A. Lee J. W. Hill Battlebell’ Road Highlands Hill San Jacinto Memorial Hospital

Culprit Is Executed By His Own Deed

In Muskogee Oklahoma the Texas Special limited train halted by a stubborn signal. a red ant reportedly crawled into the switch controller, causing the arm to stick and delaying the Katy line before a dispatcher granted clearance. The incident ended with the train moving into Muskogee fifteen minutes late.

Muskogee Okla MKT Denison Trx Ray RB. Wood Katy

Put It Offers Rush To Buy New Auto Tags

Crowds lined up at Morris County tax office to buy 1954 auto tags before the 5 pm Thursday deadline. Deputies warned delays expected. vehicles with old tags face a 20 percent penalty when purchasing new tags. Other stations in East Harris county reported heavy demand for licenses as supply outlets opened. Owners must present proof of title and prior license receipt to obtain the new plates.

Wir Morris County Frettersit Suynes and Loan A. B. Collins Harris County Weingarton's Henke Pilot Baytown Ford Chevrolet la Porte Franty Pontine Gory Nightoats Woodard Motor Co Grosby

Lawyer Says Pierson Was Afraid For Life

Houston report outlines defense portrayal of Clyde Fierson as fearing for his life in the November 1992 Club 28 killing of gambler George Hoppe. Defense witnesses claim Hoppe threatened Pierson, citing past raids on his tavern and money owed. Police testimony notes: officers deny involvement and note Hoppe carried over a thousand dollars.

Rosalie Myers Houston Clyde Fierson Pierson George Hoppe Old Main C. D. Little Langston King Hoppe Dan Neimeyer Jerson

Attack Claims G Hamilton Pioneer Operated Grocery Store

Guy R. Hamilton 87 died en route to a Houston hospital from a sudden heart attack Tuesday afternoon after visiting in La Porte. A pioneer resident of La Porte and Bayshore areas, he once ran a grocery store and remained active in local real estate. A charter member and former chief of the La Porte Volunteer Fire Department, he also worked as an election judge. Funeral at Pogie West Chapel, Houston, with burial in La Porte cemetery. Survived by widow Mary L. Hamilton, a daughter and son-in-law, a sister-in-law, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews.

Guy R. Hamilton Houston la Porte Bayshore Hamilton la Forte Porky Harrig Goundy Pogie- West Chapel McKinney Belwie Mary L. Hamilton Miller Port Lavaca Louise Henegan A. K. Hamilton Madison Tenn A. S. Hamilton Art Simpson John C. Efchorn John S. Kuh Jer Jamey Muldoon H. B. Harrison Frank C. Baker C. M. Agee Busch

Highlands Resident Nancy Masterson Dies After 38 Years

Funeral services for Nancy Suliana Masterson, 9 resident of Highlands for 38 years, will be held at 10:80 a.m. Thursday at the Methodist church in Highlands. She died Tuesday at a Baytown hospital. Survived by two sons C. A. Bedinger and Everett Masterson, a brother W. R. Meek, four grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Burial in Cedarcrest cemetery under Farthmay Funeral Home. The Rev. T. P. Hendrick and Rev. Dennis Barnes to officiate. Body to lie in state from 9:30 a.m. Thursday.

Nancy Suliana Masterson Highlands Methodist Church Masterson Baytown Wallisville Road Highlands Eastern Star Cedarcrest Cemetery Farthmay Funeral Home T. P. Hendrick Dennis Barnes C. A. Bedinger Everett Masterson W. RK. Meek Cove Ark O. Bedinger Charles Arthur Bedinger Jr Rodney Masterson LeRoy Masterson Lonmie -Jenkins Bremington Wash H. Willis Houston Travis Craig Paltheatery WY Ie, Citilton Hls

French Hold Against Red Assault at Dien Bien Phu

Reports from Dien Bien Phu say tens of thousands of Communist troops battered the besieged French fortress in a fierce two night and day assault. French spokesmen call the attack a response to U S secretary Dulles speech, with heavy casualties on both sides amid censorship.

Bulletin Hano Dien Bien Pin Hanos Indo-China Dien Bien Phu Diem Bien Phu U.S John Foster Dulles Aido China

Strauss Bases Estimate On Pacific Test

Washington March 31 Atomic Energy Commissioner Lewis L. Strauss told reporters at Eisenhower's news conference that the United States can now build a hydrogen bomb powerful enough to wipe out a major metropolitan area, specifically the New York region. He noted progress in hydrogen bomb development and described the March 1 test at Eniwetok as a megaton-scale, stupendous blast. He avoided precise megaton figures, saying numbers are military secrets, and affirmed the capability to tailor a bomb to military needs.

Josep L. Myler Washington Atomic Energy Commissioner Lewis L. Strauss Eisenhower New York Strauss Pacific James BE. van Zand R-Pa House-Benule Atomic Energy Committee Amu Ily

Cars Crash In La Porte In Pasadena Woman Injured

Mrs Ray A TauFosse 24 was taken to Pasadena Medical Center with a broken collarbone and possible concussion after her car collided with Arthur Vansel’s at G and Second, flipped end over end into a yard. Two passengers were uninjured. Deputy Jimmie Crate investigated. condition was satisfactory Wednesday morning.

Ray A. TauFosse Pasadena Medical Center la Paris la. Fosse Paul Tat Fosse Sandra McKinney la Posse Arthur Vansel la Porte Second Streets Vansel Pasadena Art Simpson Jimmie Crate

Gregerson Dog Dies Of Rabies

D HL Grefferson at RISke Road in Highlands Tira Wednesday tiat ink tests have proved that their dog had ranieg The dog diet Tanartay The Gregersons and their two children began inking rabies shots Thursday and said several neighbors probably would also have to take the shots

D. HL Grefferson Riske Road Highlands Tira Ranieg Gregersons

Condy-People. Not To Go Thirsty- Water Line Ready

Ollie Oxtrum Je. chair­man of the board of supervisors said every citizen in the Condy community will have water Wednesday thanks to God’s grace. Most will switch to the new system in the afternoon before a district injunction keeps McLean Waterworks supplying the area. Five to ten residents rely on private wells. Contractors race to finish by midnight. emergency power lines power the well pumps until permanent facilities are in place.

Condy Ollie Oxtrum The Comonnity Ffzend McLean Waterworks Nin Inc Cain

Congress Proposes Strike Vote Plan Headed for Defeat

Washington March 91 UP The Senate Labor Committee was expected to turn down President Eisenhower’s controversial strike vote plan. Chairman H Alexander Smith indicated a closed meeting to take final action on the Taft-Hartley overhauls. Democrats oppose the plan while some Republicans favor a government supervised strike vote approach. Labor leaders call the proposal union busting as debate shifts to Congress.

Washington Senate Eisenhower H. Alexander Smit Liabor Smith GOP Sarah iSce Congress

President Signs Excise Tax Slash

Washington reports the president signed a new act reducing excise taxes by about 1 billion dollars annually. The cut lowers taxes on household appliances, jewelry, furs, cosmetics, cinema and theater tickets, telephones, travel, and baggage. Tax rates on jewelry and certain luxury goods drop from 20 percent to 10 percent, with price and tax calculations based on product cost.

Washington Bisent

Lawmakers Reach Spending Part Of Texas Session

Report from Austin notes the Texas House settled into the spending portion of the special session. The body passed a $41 million emergency construction measure to fund university and state facilities, with financing from a surplus treasury estimated near $12 million for the biennium. The bill included new taxes on corporation franchise, beer and natural gas production, plus a trading stamps levy. The House approval followed edits by Rep. W. R. Chambers and Rep. Jon Kilgore, and moves to the Senate.

C. B. Lloyd IR Austin Texas House of Representits Allan Shivers Texas Southwestern Medical Daas Dental School University of Texas Houston School For the Deaf Eastham Waterr Shivers Natwal W. R. Chambers Jon M. Kilusre McArlan Chambers Kilgore Senate House

C C Warner Shell Employee Dies At 49 In Channelview

C C Warner Jr 40 of Channelview was to be buried Wednesday at San Jacinto Memorial Park after dying Tuesday in a Houston hospital. He had lived in Channelview 22 years and worked for Shell Oil Co. Funeral services were set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Channelview Baptist Church. Arrangements were by Barthman’s. He is survived by a daughter, three sons, his father Charles Warner Sr, five brothers, four sisters, and nine grandchildren. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were named by the Sunday School class and deacons.

Chaniel Walter Knox W. F. Craighead Connie Lindstrom Shorty Farris First Baptist Church of Channelview

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