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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1949

Page

2

Baytown Churchwomen Plan World Community Day

Baytown area Council of Churchwomen sponsors World Community Day at the new St Mark's building. After a luncheon a 2 pm worship and Gifts for Peace dedication follow, with a free will offering and bundles sent to women in Europe and Asia. The drive supports Church World Service Center and programs for displaced orphans.

Baytown Council of ‘Churchwomen St. Mark's Europe Asia World Service Center America United Council of Churchwomen the Matters Organization

Baptists Organize to Express Views On Public Issues

El Paso report notes the Texas Baptist general convention ending with a new Public Affairs Committee to present official Baptist stands on labor relations international diplomacy and related public matters. Members include Dr E W White Baylor University TE Master Southwestern Seminary and Rev A Butler. Delegates approved a $10 million budget and set the 1850 convention in Fort Worth opening November 7.

EL Paso Bassist General Convention of Texas Wallace Bassett Dallas J. Howard Williams We E. White Baylor University TE. Master Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort, Worth A. Butler Fort Worth

Copper King Dies at 88. Guggenheim Mining Empire Roots

The obituary notes the founder’s early earnings from a presumably worthless western silver mine and how its settlement helped establish the Guggenheim mining empire. It credits the father’s recovery with launching holdings that expanded globally across Mexico, South America, Alaska, Asia, and Africa.

Mexico South America Alaska Asia Africa Dili Hi Peyment & Western Guggenheim

Texas Constitution Amendments Aired at Rotary Meeting

At Grace Methodist Church a Rotary Club meeting featured Joe Reid presenting criticisms and endorsements of proposed Texas constitutional amendments. He urged abolition of the poll tax while opposing jury service for women and urged caution on county health districts. W A Knowles and EB Sperks weighed in on county government and other reforms. New member Douglas W Stewart joined. guests included Marvin Jacobs and others.

Atformer Joe Reid Texas Rotary Club Noom Kimcheon Grace Methodist Church Esid W. A. Knowles Appomattox EF Am Knowles EB Sperks Reid Barris County Douglas W. Stewart Marvin Jacobs W.M. House M. W. Geisendorff Dr . R. Walters Highlands Dan Clinton Houston

Obscure Doctor's Cheerful Talks Inspire Nationwide Interest

A farm doctor Dr John A Schindler drew national attention by preaching happiness as a remedy for unhappiness. His talk aired via WHA Madison and was rebroadcast and excerpted by New York Times and Readers Digest. Pelham heir to Gillette fortune plans Rome wedding. Grandstaff parole hearing set in Nashville.

Richael Neill Madison Wis John A. Schindler Will Rogers WHA University of Wisconsin New York Ohio Indiana New York Times Dr. Schindier Sarby Monroe Fant Schindler Gillette Heie Paris David Montgomery Pelham Pelham Gillette Safety Fetor Sharon Hurler Rome Robert Geelet Hollywood Lynn Merrick Grandstaff Nashville Tenn Tennessee Board of Pardons and Percies Frank Grandsteif Texex

Dispute Over Kidnapping Ends in Arrest Near Mullins

Mary Alice Spivey, a seven year old with disabilities, was found safely after two white men abducted her on her way home from school in Mullins. Jerome Alford and Hugh Smith, both held on kidnapping charges, admitted the act and were jailed without bond. The pair, reportedly intoxicated, were captured in the sand hills across the Pee Dee River.

Jerome Alford Marion County Pee Dee Smlins Hugh Smith Mullins English Beth Alford Smith Saior Nia

Crash Survivor Wants To Die Continued From Fate 1

The article lists identified crash victims including Thelma Foster of Missoula Montana Mrs Sam Williamson Elaine Maryland and Gardner Taylor from Bronzville New York. It notes the bodies of J Vogel New York and William Smythe Roslyn Isles New York were recovered after a Tuesday disaster viewed by traffic officials as Hasterns four engined DC 4 attempted to land.

Thelma Foster Missoula Montana Sam Wiliamson Elaine Maryland Gardner Taylor Bronzville New

Livestock prices steady at Fort Worth auction

Livestock report from Fort Worth on November 3 shows cattle numbering about 1600 with steady trends. Medium slaughter steers and yearlings bring 17.00 to 22.00, beef cows 13.50 to 15.50, calves 11.00 to 14.00, hogs firm with good and choice 200 to 270 pounds around 17.00 to 17.50, sows 15.00 to 16.00, feeder pigs about 15.00.

Fort Worth USDA

New Watchmaker Joins House Jewelry Staff

Joe Petty, 34, joined WML House Jewelry as watchmaker and repair expert. A Atlanta native with 14 years in the trade, he previously sold for Pacific Jewelry Supply and chose to settle in this area.

Joe’ Petty WML House Jewelry Pany House Ne Petty Oma Alanta Georgia Pacific Dewelry Supply Company

Birth of Ester Mae to Mr and Mrs George Laurine Jr in Houston

Mr and Mrs George Leurine Jr announce the birth of a daughter Ester Mae on October 26 at Jefferson Davis hospital in Houston. The baby weighed eight pounds three and a half ounces. Paternal grandparents are Mrs M Wilkins of Baytown and Jim Crenford of Liberty.

George Leurine, Jr Ester Mae Jefferson Davis Hospital Houston M. Wilkins Baytown Jim Crenford Liberty George Laurine, Sr

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