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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1950

Page

2

East Harris candidate Bower seeks school board seat

George Bower a Highlands businessman and 20 year East Harris County resident runs for a school board position. After Baylor University he worked at Humble Oil and Refining, moved to Highlands, became a plumbing contractor, and later formed Bower and Tanner Inc with his brother-in-law Jeff Tanner. He says he has long been interested in education.

George Bower Highlands East Harris County Baylor University Bower Baytown Humble Oil ard-Refining Company Shu Jeff Tanner Bower and Tanner, Inc

Three Area School Elections Tomorrow In Progress

Voters will decide in Cedar Bayou and Crosby school boards with five candidates for three Cedar Bayou vacancies including incumbents Jones and Fisher. Crosby reelects Reid and Lord, with several other candidates also listed. Water district and Chambers County local option votes accompany the day’s ballots.

Baytown Cedar Bayou Ernest Dittman Te ‘Clevenger Lamar’ YW. Jones RC. Fisher Boyd MN Dl Duhuan Jones Fisher T. E. Reidland W. C. Lord Crosby Albert Fran Nut Ere V BR. Los Tex Lekeswood Chambers County Justice Wnether Heer Winfree Cove Montelvieu

Council To Probe Report On Books And Elections

City council discusses delaying audit report on books due to clerical error. Mayor Ward urges quicker access and proposes meeting with Trottier during winery election ballots. Light at Denby and Massey recommended. road realignment to protect city yard approved. Wynnewood Section Four name renaming plans authorized.

Ward Middleton David Donoghue WW. D. Hinson Horace Mann Junior High School Denby Massey Streets KR. HL Pruett Rufus Bergeon Robert E. ‘Fee Market Down West Main Old Pelly Missouri Pacific Howe Wise Efl Wynnewood

Brannan Attacks Wasted Resources At Vetch Festival

Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan warned in Terrell that continued waste of national land and water could make it impossible to feed clothe and house the population. He urged farmers to conserve land and seek economic opportunities and price support, addressing Kaufman County's second annual Vetch Festival where the area leads in forage crop production. Brannan noted farm prices remain low from postwar highs and urged improved price support protections when needed.

Brannan

Judge Flowers Moves To Kanzaks Building

Ervin Flowers a Baytown attorney with over twenty years in practice announced the dissolution of his firm Flowers and Mortis and said he has opened a new office in Suite 202 Kanzaks Building on Texas Avenue. Flowers formerly served as Goose Creek City Attorney and precinct three justice of the peace.

Ervin Flowers Baytown Fetley Flowers and Mortis Judge Flowers Precinct Three Justice

Stock Quotes HINABOR Special to The Baytown Sun

Alley Lud Steel Allis Chal Arerad Pet Armco Steel AT and T Amer Woolens AT and SF Anaconda Cop. Beth Steel Bude Co. Calumet and Hee Lelanese Corp Chrisier Corp Cities Service Con Edison Creole Pet Desvison Chem Dow Chem Eu Port Chem Eastman Kodak Gen Electric Gen Motors Goodyear The Greyhound Bus Gillette Saf Gulf O Gulf Star At HL and P Co Hous OFF Humble 07 3 and L Steel Kirby Pet Kenn Cop Libby McN Liggett and Myers Mack Trucks Gol Con Pet Wat Dairy Prod Wat Steel Ohie Oil Penney's Inc Pure Of Packard Motors Repabr Steel St Regis Paper Sou Pacific Stan Oi Ind Stan Oi N. J. Sunray Oi Tex Gulf Sul Texas Co Tex Grif Prod Tidewater Corp Timken Bearing U. S. Steel Woolworth Inc May N. 0. Cotton 1123s 157k.

Liggett and Myers Mack Trucks Pet Wat Dairy Wat Steel Ohie Oil Penney’s Inc Pure of Packard Motors Repabr Steel St Regis Paper Sou Pacific Stan Ind Stan Oi N. J. Sunray Oi Tex Gulf Sul Texas Co Tex Grif Tidewater Corp Timken Bearing U. S. Steel Woolworth Inc Cotton

Last Rites Held For Fay Bergeron

Funeral services for Fay William Rob Bergeron 68 were held at 2 15 p m at Harthman Chapel and 2 30 p m at St Joseph s Catholic Church with Rev Dennis Kennedy officiating Burial will be in Garden of Gethsemane Houston Bergeron a Baytown resident for over 25 years died about 10 30 am Thursday at a sister s home Survivors include brothers L H Bergeron Baytown Welter Bergeron Algiers Louisiana and sisters Mrs Aline Gomer Portis and Mrs Olivier both of Baytown Pallbearers were Rufus Lawson Harold Bergeron Herbert Barris and Farley Goumer

Fay William Rob) Bergeron Harthman Chapel St Joseph's Catholic Church Dennis’ Kennedy Garden of Gethsemene Houston Bergeron Baytown Welter Bergeron Algiers Louisiana Aline Gomer Portis Olivier Rufus Lawson Harold Bergeron Herbert Barris Farley Goumer

Krizaks Are Proud Of Dozen Children

The Krizaks posed for a family portrait after dinner and a showroom visit at Bayshore Motor Company. Mrs Krizak expressed joy at finally gathering all twelve children for a photo. The family, escorted by police, was introduced to the Brunson audience where gifts were awarded including a pearl necklace and orchid for Mrs Krizak and a pipe clasp and cuff links for Mr Krizak.

Bayshore Motor Company Mr. Krisak

Rio Grande Club Loses Home Ahead Of Key Game

Rio Grande Club, struggling in the Rio Grands League, is without a home as League President Billy Berd appoints Kelly Nemeck to take over the club until the board meets. The Twins’ game with the Del Rio Cowboys, set for Donna, is moved to Del Rio tonight. Manager Baldy Quinn protests and threatens to move the team back to Donna, while Donna-Weslaco manager Herman Neff wires the league to reclaim the franchise after last night’s game.

del Rio Donne-Weslace Twins Billy Berd Kelly Nemeck Joop- Secretary Rio ‘Grande Valleys Board of Directors Twins del Rio Cowboys Donna Baldy Quinn Byard Herman’ Neff Donna-Weslaco San Antonio

Livestock Market Report Fort Worth USDA Cattle Prices

Livestock Fort Worth notes cattle steady with slaughter steers and yearlings at 20.00 to 26.00, beef cows 22.25 highest since September 1948, common cows 18.00 to 20.00, canners 13.00 to 18.00, stockers scarce, calves 50 to 50, feeder pigs 15.00 and down. Load 1059 head.

Fort Worth Tzei USDA Acarce

Officials Criticize Auditor Over City Accounting

The article discusses criticism of an auditor’s findings on city funds and the need for ongoing accounting supervision. It notes City Manager oversight, calls for a dedicated supervisor, and mentions Finance Director A V Barber who also heads water, purchasing, and tax roles. It references a 1932 estimate of 40 million Americans violating prohibition law.

A. V. Barber C. D. Middleton Barber

Tale of City Owned Bordello in Mexican Town

In SAN FERNANDO Mexico a municipally owned bordello is recalled in Saturday Evening Post. The piece by Welch Richardson details how a highway project sparked a tourist venture that briefly prospered before backlash from madams, husbands, and townsfolk toppled the regime at the next election.

San Fernando Mexico Post Welch Richardson Brownsville

Brigadiers Plan Style Show Today

Brigadiers plan a style show with Lieutenants El len Cooke and Peggy Thomas. Brigadier Week ends Sunday with installation of new officers and the Brigadier Queen crown at the annual Brigadier Ball. A Society Lee dance at Rupert EB Lee high school gym drew about 200 Brigadiers and dates, who ate sack lunches and danced in socks.

Wilma Britt

Boy to Collect 90 Cents for The Baytown Sun

A Baytown Sun carrier asks for 90 cents from readers for the past month. The note urges having the money ready to avoid a return trip and suggests setting a definite return date if needed.

Baytown

City To Condemn Trifon Property Continued From Page 1

City officials debate condemning Trifon land for health and drainage. Mrs Trifon says she would sell only part of her property and objects to leaving the ditch open. She proposes a reinforced concrete culvert instead. Councilman Williams and City Manager Middton discuss costs and actions.

W. C. Willams Natural Ee Trifon Midd,ton

Pioneers Schedule Last Bingo Party

The Pioneer Club hosts its final bingo night at Beytown Community House tonight. Dancing follows the bingo games with new cards for the club. Refreshments will be served, and admission is on 28th card. Cards and guest tickets are available at the door.

TH Pam Beytown Dencing Bhp Tyne Doar

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