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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1951

Page

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Four year old hit by car near Home last night

SHARON Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs Parker of 1320 Willow was struck by a car near HEF Home last night. The child was not seriously injured and two Sunday examinations will determine if she has a fracture. Mrs Parker said a gun preacher from Houston owned the car and that the driver apparently fled. The city’s traffic improvement fund and related financial notices follow in the same column.

Irs Chita Sharon Parker Lir Parker Willow Parker Houston

Mund Town and Local Mentions From a Fragmented Page

A garbled OCR page mentions Germany Berlin maps Ree world and Campbell an oratorical talent. Names like Paul Shannon Margie Vinson Hix and Gene Bauer appear amid disjointed phrases about news, humor, and a child’s first tooth.

SX Josephs Exvin Flowers Mighty Eden Germany Berlin Campbell B. McKee Katie Nolan Ming Paul Shannon Tae E Margie W. Brown Gene Bauer Howald

Hazlewood Rites Slated

Paneral services for Joe C Hazlewood 33 will be at 3 pm Saturday in Paul A. Lee Funeral Home Baytown officiated by Rev A L Jordan. Burial at Cedarcrest Cemetery with Robert R. Tuck Post 12 Veterans of Foreign Wars in charge. He is survived by his widow a son Joe C Hazlewood Jr a daughter Mrs T J Foster a brother Hugh Hazlewood four grandchildren and two others. He was a World War I veteran enlisting in Waco on June 12 1917 discharged June 19 1939 at Camp Bowie Fort Worth in Company C Litchfield Signal Battalion native of Hayes Robertson County lived in Baytown since 1922 employed 25 years at Humble Oil Baytown plant retiring in 1947 due to health.

Joe C Hazlewood Baytown Paul A. Lee Rev A. L. Jordan Amorial Baptist Reh Cedareres Cedar Baron Robert R. Tuck G. 12 Hazlewood Joe C. Hazlewood Jr T. J. Foster Baysown Hugh Hazlewood Mixural Wells Bar Bob Carolyn June Foster Joe Hazimwond Richard Warne Hazlewood James Ponder B. McKee Humble Oil and Refining Company

Salt water pollution spurs Brazos river rice petitions

Rice farmers across Harris Brazoria Fort Bend and Galveston counties circulated petitions seeking relief from salt water pollution of the Brazos River which has damaged about 25000 acres of rice land. State game warden Frank Mebane of Alvin pledged to stop salt water intrusion though the pollution’s source remained uncertain pending water tests. Tests reported 252 parts of salt per million gallons of water and were being reviewed by Kermit Dyche and colleagues.

Alvin Brazos River Harris Brazoria Fort Bend Galveston Frank Mebane Mebane

City Council Approves Charter Amendments for Summer Vote

Army swept from South Korea city council sets election on six charter amendments for this summer. Voter meeting June 28 to hear input on pay for councilmen, hiring and firing by the council, mayor countersigning checks, department heads reporting, council control of the Equalization Board, and city attorney and clerk under council. Alternative petition route remains, but annexation proposal to Baviewa killed.

Baviewa Orde Buelow W. D. Reeves Charter Amendment Committee

US Tanks Rescue 18 GIs After Six Months

In northeast Korea near Chosin reservoir an armored task force freed 18 Marines and one Nisei Army intelligence agent held as prisoners of war by Chinese forces. Lieutenant General James A. Van Fleet welcomed them back, praising their endurance through six months of harsh winter, forced marches, air attacks, and limited rations.

East Central Front Korea Chenchon Wasgard Nisei Army Chosin Reservoir James A. van Fleet

Liquor Raid Tip-Offs Charged by Baytown Tavern Owner

Mrs Helen Mulrooney owner of the Check erboard Lounge in Baytown says state liquor agents tipped off friendly operators before raids. Her beer license was cancelled May 15 for selling to intoxicated patrons and she seeks to overturn the revocation in district court as her case proceeds Monday.

Houston Baytown J . Through Aliormer Howard Boyis Wilmer B. Hunt

Equalization Board Sets Flearings Hearings in Baytown

The Baytown Equalization Board will begin hearings with members Steele MI Mc Donald H E Brunson and H G. Appointed at the city council meeting last night E W Buelow was named working alternate and Carl Mann as alternate. A prior budget dispute resurfaced as Reeves urged council plans on the budget and city needs before the board.

Baytown Steele MI. Mc~ Donald H. E. Brunson H. G E. W. Buelow Carl Mann W. D. Reeves

Three Die in Abilene Flood as Missing Person Sought

Severe flood in Abilene last night and today claimed three lives and left a fourth missing. Homes flooded, dozens of families displaced, and hail battered property. Rescue workers Jacob Matthews and Roscoe Wigfall perished amid the Cedar Creek floodwaters while aiding stranded residents.

Abile James C. Winne Cedar Creek Matthews Eqsi Cedar Cre Wigt Abilene Negro District East Abilene

Suspect Refuses Talk as Grand Jury Probes Child’s Murder

In Santa Ana California a tall cowboy musician, Hilary Fora McCracken, 34, refused to answer questions as a county grand jury examines evidence in the murder of 10 year old Patricia Jean Hull. Her body was found in a shallow grave near O Neill Park after she attended a Buena Park matinee. Police report she died from multiple blows to the head with an ax or cleaver.

Santa Ana Calif Patricia Jean Hull Hilary Fora McCracken O'Neil Park Buena Park Here

Allied Red Army pushed back in Korea offensive drive

United States and Allied forces drive toward the 38th parallel amid a major Korean War push. General Van Fleet reports heavy Communist casualties as UN spearheads press north of Seoul and near Chunchon, with the Eighth Army on the attack across a 120 mile front.

Tokyo U.P South Korea Taje 38Th Parallel Eighth Army James A van Fleet North Korea van Fleet 35Th Parallel Seoul Chunchon Korea Inje Commuunist Fensi US Fifth Air Force

We Must Not Fail Our Youth Editorial on Goose Creek Bonds

The Goose Creek district seeks 500000 for elementary classroom additions. Editors urge a yes vote, noting historical bond approvals, a nine cent tax rise, and the need to keep facilities at a necessary level for tomorrow’s students and future generations.

General Collins testifies MacArthur disobeyed orders

General J Lawson Collins told the Senate Armed Services Committee that General Douglas MacArthur disobeyed a order restricting use of South Korean troops near the Manchurian border. He warned expansion of the Korean war requires full allied agreement and cautioned unilateral action could trigger a wider world war.

Washington J. Lawson Collins Douglas MacArthur ACP Joint Chiefs of Staff Othewise Rghd Collins Senate Armed Services Foreign Relations Com

Baytown Oil Prospects Grow With Gravel Packing Method

In Baytown readers learn of gravel packing as a new approach to improve small lot oil wells. The piece discusses depths in Goose Creek Field and nearby areas, mentions sands and production challenges, notes operators tracking well depth by pipe joints, and highlights J. W. Wren’s work in testing travel packing to reduce workover costs as they pursue flank production in adjacent fields.

Baytown Goose Creek Sam Houston Cer J. W. Wren Houston South Baytown Humble

Baytown School District voters weigh $500000 bond plan

The Baytown School District faces a vote on a proposed $500,000 bond to fund an emergency building program as enrollment rises. Trustees note expected increases in students for 1952-53 and 1953-54, with bond funds slated mainly for elementary classrooms and a nine cent tax rise to cover bonds retired after 16 years.

Warren Edwards Baytown Thad Felton West Texas B. Holloway West Main Market San Jacinto Iceool Georgia Virginia Burnet School Market Street Road Wester Highlands Sis George H. Gazi Iy Sia

US General Ambushed on Central Front. Five Soldiers Killed

Major General Ferenbaugh, commander of the Seventh Infantry Division, escaped unharmed from a Chinese machine gun ambush yesterday on an exposed hillside. Five soldiers accompanying him were killed. His jeep and two military police escort vehicles were riddled and wrecked during an 11 hour ordeal. The general, his aide Captain P. Chandier of Shreveport, and driver Sergeant Allen D. Braley of Lancaster, Ohio, survived with scratches and bruises.

Korea iBirebali Ferenbauch Seventh Infantry Sion Ferenbaugh CP. Chandier Shreveport Allen D. Bralley Lancaster Ohio Féren Baugh

Fire officials get overtime pay for well inspections

Chief A H Lintelman and Fire Marshal T H Bounds receive $165 each after City Council approved overtime for inspecting 33 wells inside city limits. Officials estimated 10 hours per well, 429 hours total, at $2 per hour, with remuneration shared among officials and finance director Barber issuing checks.

Bire A. H Lintelman T. H. Bounds E. W. Bueiow L. Campbell Iirtime Pro Barber

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