Baytown Refinery Memories From Humble Pioneer Ward
G. Ward recalls early Baytown Refinery days at Humble Oil and Refining, describing beginnings in 1919, right through initial left handed ring hanging, rough labor, and evolving units. He notes a multi-brother presence at the plant, with five Ward siblings serving in key roles before retirement.
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Ousted Official Successful As Writer
HOLLYWOOD AP reports former MGM leader Dore Schary, fired from top producer post, shifted to writing and directing. He recalls two feelings after ousting, now lives in New York with wife, pursuing works like Sunrise at Campobello and a FDR saga for television.
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Baytown Jaycees Formed Twenty Years Ago
The Baytown Junior Chamber of Commerce was organized in July 1940 by Galveston and Houston Jaycee groups. C. C. White was elected the first president. The club aimed to improve Baytown, foster leadership, provide education and social activities for men of similar age, and give young men a voice in local affairs.
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Goose Creek Mayor Keeps Campaign Vows
John Roberts became Goose Creek s second mayor in 1921 after campaigning for at least one sidewalk. The first concrete sidewalk was laid on Texas Ave from Commerce to Ashbel. Roberts later resigned, and R R Zierlein was appointed to serve the rest of the term.
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Baytown Refinery Expands Into Petrochemical Production
The Baytown Refinery, among the largest in the United States, has a rated capacity of 282,000 barrels of crude daily and over the last decade has become a major petrochemical plant, producing materials used for synthetic fibers and numerous other products.
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