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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1951

Page

2

Sign Of Sacrifice A Small Banner With Big Heart

Henry Nicholas recalls the service flag as a national symbol born in World War I by Captain Queisser of the Ohio National Guard. The banner honors service members with blue stars and gold stars for the fallen, rising in homes and stores across the nation through both world wars.

Henry Nicholas Central Press Geen and Women Armed Services Robert L. Gueisser Clevejas Queisser Ohio Infantry Ohio National Guard Germany Cleveland Congress Nathan William MacChesney Secretary of War Cspisin Queisser

Frumble Day Biggest and Best Schedule at Burne Bay

Frumble Day promises major events on Burne Bay Lakewood with three afternoon dances from 2 to 3 p.m. Horacio Prometo will feature new tunes and Sukphon records. Evening activities include a 6 to 9 p.m. program by Hungry artist folk group and a 2 p.m. to 7:5 p.m. dance session. The Humble Club Troop Scouts run the concession with free water and coffee, Don Swayne of House provides barbecue, and organizers accommodate workers by staggering timings.

Burne Bay Lakewood Horacio D. Prom Sukphon Records Don Swayze Hous

School election results show slim leads across precincts

Scattered precinct tallies indicate a small lead for holding candidates. Adams trails Ketlogs with 72 votes to 93 in one precinct while West Bartown shows a three vote margin. Continued coverage notes precincts 93 and 100 and mentions Selensky and Gray in the contest.

West Bartown Adams

Humble Oil and Refining Tax Reduction Suit

Humble Oil and Refining Co sued Sontgomery Ernest Coker in district court over county property tax rates on wells. The case notes the Board of Equalization erred in assessing property values and instructed Houston appraisers to reopen estimates.

Oil and Refining Com Sontgomery Ernest Coker Eee Humble Coker FSS x Board of Equalization Pritchard and Abatt Houston

Far Eastern Needs Smail General Says

MacArthur described a plan to move most troops to Japan and said outcomes depended on actions or directives received. Senate committee members noted restrictions on bombing near the Korean Soviet border. A separate brief mentions Mr and Mrs R L Hayes moving into a new home around $8000.

Far Eastern MacArthur Japan Saltonstall Richard B. Ressell Georgia

KREL Program Highlights and Schedule Summary

A scrambled Saturday to Monday radio guide lists KREL programming including morning and afternoon shows, weather, news briefs, sports updates, and music blocks. Names like Rev W O Fisher, Lowell Lammers, and Clint A appear among shuffled segments.

New & S Central Assembly of God Sdj W. OW. Fisher Spenish Lowell Lammers Ee College Shaw Eaemeresa Washington Dreamtime Falter

Gas Company Seeks 14 Percent Rate Rise Across Four States

El Paso Natural Gas Company asks permission to raise rates 14 percent starting June 1, affecting 72 utilities in Arizona California New Mexico and Texas. The request totals 7.2 million dollars and is the largest increase bid the Federal Power Commission has seen from the company. Previous hike of 2.465 million was granted October 1 1950 but awaits final approval and may require refunds if not justified.

Washington el Paso Natural Gas Company Federal Power Commission el Paso Company Arizona Cal- Hor New Mexico Texas el Paso Natural FPC FPG

Spring Summer Fashion Book Patterns Offer Wide Variety

Pattern bureau advertises 233 practical design patterns for all ages and occasions. Details include sizes 12 to 40, 4 inch fabric, and pricing with 24 cents per pattern plus extra for first class mail. Order now from Baytown Sun, Pattern Bureau, New York address.

Baytown

Vast list of steel and chemical firms dominates stock finals

A long catalog lists numerous major companies from Amerada to Woolworth and others such as Armco, Calumet, Chrysler, Dow, Du Pont, Eastman Kodak, General Electric, Goodyear, Gulf Oil, Humble, Libby, Mack Trucks, Nat Steel, Texaco, US Steel, Sears and Woolworth. The passage ends with a note on one of the world's largest forests, the Siberian taiga, 2000 miles long and over 7000 miles wide, mainly coniferous trees.

Allee Lud Steel Allis Chali Amerad Pet Armco Steel Amer Woolens Beth Steel Budd Co Calumet and Kiec Celanese Corp Chrysler Corp Cities Services Con Edison Davison Chem Dow Chem du Pont Chem Esstman Kodak Gen Electric Gen Motors Goodyear Tire Greyhound Bus Gillette Saf Gulf Oil Gulf Star Util P Co Hous Oil Humble Ou Intl Wickel Harv Interlake Tran J and L Steel Ibby Pet Kenn Cop Libby McN Liggets Myers Mack Trucks Mid Con Pet Nat Dairy Prad - Nat Steels Skwetes Bbas Erretees Penney's Inc Motors Repab Steel Sears St. Regis Bren Oil Sian Oil N. J. Sunray Qi Tex Gulf Sul Texas Co Tex Guz Tee US Steel Woolworth Inc Banteee

Vessels Collide in Cape Cod Canal

In daylight at the east entrance of the Cape Cod Canal near Sandwich two ships, the 3000 ton freighter Arizona Sword and the 6060 ton Berwindvale, collided. The Arizona Sword was beached with a bow hole but its 311 crew remained aboard and unharmed. A tug will assist at high tide while the Berwindvale anchored nearby with little damage reported.

Sandwich Mass Iei Cape Cod Canal Arizona Sword Boston Berwindvale Coast Guard

Seaman Buys New Home in Wiburn Addition

Mr and Mrs B B Pace and daughter Janet Sue have moved into a new home at 100 West Francis in the Wilburn Subdivision. The Paces moved to Baytown from Berry Illinois. Pace is employed as a seaman by Esso Shiv 2 Corporation and will be assigned to duty from the port here. Brooks Sasse built and sold the home.

B. BR. Pace Janet Sue West Francis Wilburn Subdivision Paces Baytown Berry Ilinois Pace Esso Shiv- 2 Corporation Brooks Sasse

Augie Tracksters Win Ancher Meet

Texas A and M dominated a three team triangular meet with Texas and Rice scoring 9.16 points to lead as Aggies Darren Hooper, Bill Staler and Buddy Davis starred. Davis cleared six feet eight inches in high jump and Charles Meeks posted a 24 feet 9% inch broad jump as prep for the Southwest Conference championship.

Aubtin Texas A Charles Meeks

Sunday May 6 radio schedule with church and show listings

A Sunday and Monday schedule lists church services films and radio programs from 7:00 AM to 6:20 PM including Old Country Church Texas Family Prayer Hour of St Francis Revival Time AP News and musical programs. Monday continues with radio newsreels, talk shows, music and varied church programs through 6:20 PM.

Church of Christ A. P Fred Waring First Church of Christ Scientist Warnering U_ S. Air Force Memorial Baptist Church AP News Boston Tangle Bill Freeman

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