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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1949

Page

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Ganders edge Jackets 13 7 in tense Memorial showdown

Galena Park held off Baytown’s Yellow Jackets 13 to 7 as the Ganders’ defense repelled a late surge. Ray Beauchamp and Lee Heron starred on defense while Co-Captain David Johnson’s 58 yard punt steadied the home team. Jack Dickey connected repeatedly for Galena Park and Lee’s interception preserved the win late in the final minute.

Yellow Jackets Memorial Stadium Galena Park Tommy Brundin Therces Ray ‘Lee Erry Beauchamp Heron Bill Ferry Curtis Lee Baytown Cod David Johnson Ganders Gander.ry Jack Jim Dickey Dickey Billy Johnson Brindrett Galena Ted Tlvge Johnson

Go Park resident Elizenees finds work with Gen Electric in Houston

The fragment mentions Elizenees settling in Go Park and taking a job with Gen Electric in Houston. It notes interactions with former bosses Magness and the crew, plus various local figures like Joe Lesley and the Fulkerson sisters. It lacks clear dates or a cohesive sequence.

Elisenees Go- Park Genlectric Houston Jack Ders Edward Netd Baylor Magness Joe Lesley

Ideal Weather Sets Stage for Scout Circus in Oiler Park

Ideal weather is forecast for tonight’s Boy Scout Circus in Oiler Park in the East Barris area. More than 100 scouts will perform merit badge demonstrations, rope work and outdoor skills, with an Indian pageant and a patriotic finale. The event, sponsored by Beytown Jaycees, supports Quack Shack and Jaycee youth activities and features booths selling refreshments.

Oiler Park Uncle Sam C. Q. Alexander Glenn Woods Julia Farned Barris Robert E.lee High School Bastown Texas George H. Gentry Order of, the Arrow Liberty Beytown Jaycees Quack Shack Jaycee The Jaycees

Chest Drive Ends $1477 Shy Of Goal

The 1949 Community Chest campaign ended today $1477 shy of its goal to raise $59,893. General Chairman J E Rutter announced the close of the drive after a $7000 contribution from Humble Oil and Refining Company. The $58426 raised will support seven Red Feather agencies in the coming year. Rutter urged additional contributions after the drive to reach 100 percent. The effort involved thousands of donors and 700 volunteers in Baytown.

J. E. Rutter Humble Oil and Refining Company Red Feather Community Chest Humble Company Gordon Farned Humble Baytown Hugh M. Stewart Ben S. Love Rutter L. A. Hale

UN Clerk Kills Wife Of Bulgar In New York Hotel

United Nations clerk Wei Huan Kui, 47, killed his wife Bulgarian born VOA translator Mushaens Blenska Zolyak, 33, in a Broadway hotel room after attending the ballet Sleeping Beauty. He then stabbed himself six times and died beside her. Police found the bodies, with 17 stab wounds, after a hotel bell captain reported the phone off the hook for hours. Investigators noted no signs of a struggle and cited homicide followed by suicide as the likely sequence. Authorities questioned why no motive was evident and kept details private amid security considerations on the state department connection.

New York wWei Huan Kui United Nations Mushaens Blenska Zolyak Voice of America Tasee Upper Broadway Wei Queers Ymca Nathan Ludwig State Department Snd Zolyak Washington

Houston Grand Jury Criticizes City Officials and Market Scandal

A Harris County Grand Jury report condemns Houston city officials and La Porte Constable Dale Richardson over the Farmers Market scandal that led to Market Master Jake Murray’s dismissal. It urges closer top oversight to curb revenue loss, noting no criminal violations but political angles in market operations. Attorney C R Goslin is under state bar association investigation.

Houston Harris’ County Grand Jury la Porte Dale Richardson Jake Murray Murray Jack. Donahue The Houston Preas RL Goslin Goslin State Bari;association

Sitdown Strike Ends on Yardarm of Ship Aristokratis

In Ma Baltism Greek seamen camped for three and a half days on the yardarm of the S. S. Aristokratis to protest deportation attempts. A shipmate hid in the engine room during the same period. They were rescued to resume chores aboard the freight er after a tarpaulin protected them from rain.

Baltism More S. S.-Aristokratis

Denver Police Chief O'Donnell Shoots Self in Office

Denver police chief John F. O'Donnell, 50, a 27 year veteran, killed himself with his service revolver in the washroom of his private office. Detective Chief James Pitt said the chief appeared not unusually low in spirits, though he was due to retire as head of the department on November 15.

Denver Uer John F. O’donnell James Pitt O'Donnell Pitt

Army Unit To March At Baytown Speytown Fair

A battalion of U S troops from Fort Crockett Galveston will march in Baytown during the Speytown Fair opening parade at 430 PM. The unit includes 375 soldiers and 9 officers with 3T vehicles, arriving before moon. The parade will be one of Baytown’s largest peacetime displays.

Baytown Rover Edge U. S J. L Stilwell Joe Stillwell 17Th Armored Engineer Battalion Second Armored Division Camp Hood J_ FP. Fleerene Fort Crockett Galveston Iwill Beaumont Edge Fair Edna Boyer Chamber of Commerce Office iBurn

Air Force to Boost Navy Graduate Intake

Washington reports that the Navy will provide more Annapolis graduates to the Air Force next year under a new sharing plan. About half of academy-trained officers will come from Annapolis and 40 percent from West Point in a broader shift to balance service education needs amid talks of a separate Air Force academy.

U.S. Air Force Navy Washington Cman Annapolis Military Academy West Point Army Air Force Hoyt $3Randenberg Mery Sian Gir James Forrestal Defense For-resta Air ‘Force Gener

Cedar Bayou Engineer Dies From Incurable Disease

Andrew Eugene Himes 51 Cedar Bayou marine engineer died from an incurable illness after suffering for years. His body was found Friday afternoon at a Market Street Road tourist court near Wooster. A note requested contact with his Baytown hospital and home. Funeral services set for Cedar Methodist Church at 4 pm Sunday.

Andrew Eugene Himes Cedar Bayou Market Street Road Wooster Justice of the Peace Zierlein Todey Himes Geeter Baytown H-G. Reese Cedar Methodist Church Burns Coden Beyou Baptist G.ro “Bouse

Barkley Flies To Be At Side Of Bride To Be

In St Louis Alben Barkley visits his ailing fiancée Mars Carleton Hadley hospitalized for fatigue and flu symptoms. Officials say Hadley’s condition is satisfactory and wedding plans may proceed after recovery. The couple hunted for a ring and discussed a trousseau as attention from well wishers grows.

Barkley Love Veep ST. Louis Alben Mars Carleton S.hadley St Luke’s Hospital Caus Rucker Swabeak, Railroad Hadley

Strike Scene Still Dark In Coal Mines

Two steel giants Republic Steel and Jones and Laughlin offered settlement terms as CIO United Steel Workers pressed for an end to the walkout. President Murray stayed involved as talks resumed and both sides eyed a quick settlement. Lukens Steel and Northwestern Steel met in Washington to warn of Taft-Hartley action if the strike continued. CIO re elected Phil Murray to a 10th term while fringe leaders faced new terms on the executive board.

Uneeed Interven E Dent Truman Republic Sitées Jones and Laughlin Pittsburgh CIO United Steel Workers Philip Murray Republic Bethlehem Steel Company The Mills Jones Loughtin Bethlehem Plan Lukens Steel Coatesville Pennsylvania Ireland

Baytown Adults Urged to Visit Local Schools

Baytown Education Association launches a week long campaign for National Education Week to acquaint adults with Baytown schools. The effort, led by Mary Bartlett and Nettie Lee, uses radio ads newspapers movie trailers posters and personal invitations to parents beginning tomorrow.

Baytown Mary Bartlett Nettie Lee

Tideland Rentals Challenge Delays in Texas Leases

Austin reports ongoing litigation between Texas and the federal government over tideland ownership. State official Bascom Giles advised that a state law extending the primary term and rental payments may not apply while the 315 leases are in suit.

Austin Texas Tidelands Daniel Bascom Giles

Army Rocket Unit To Leave Texas For Huntsville

Washington November 5 The army ordered the immediate transfer of a rocket development project employing more than 100 German scientists from Fort Bliss Texas to Huntsville Alabama. The move aims to save about 4 500 000 by using permanent Huntsville buildings. The Fort Bliss quarters will become permanent facilities at the Huntsville arsenal for an expanded project. The rocket experts and clerks will be hired in Huntsville.

Washington The Army Hes Fort Bliss Texas Huntsville Alabama Huntsville Arsenal Jeftiat Erie Wereamily

Kidnapper Of Baby Hunted In New York

Utica reports a general alarm for a kidnapper who seized a six week old baby from a bassinet then fled as the mother cried for help. Mrs Stelle Komerek of Clayville says the man entered an unlocked kitchen and carried Stephen up an embankment into a dark sedan. The blanket dropped, and the parents and family were shaken, needing medical care.

Utica New Stelle Komerek Clayville Stephen Embankment

Five Die As Train Hits Car At Ohio Crossing

A car was struck by a train at a crossing in Ohio, killing five people and leaving others critically injured. emergency responders and investigators attended the scene as the accident unfolded near the tracks and roadway intersection.

Ohio Crossing

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