Funeral for Gus Engicking to be held at Oak Knoll
Bellville mourns as G Grube attends the funeral of his uncle Gus Engicking who died early Thursday. Service set for Friday at 2 p.m. with burial at Oak Knoll cemetery. Nearby, two Fender skirts were stolen from cars on Thursday night, one from a grocery-store parking lot and the other from a home driveway. Baytown Fair grounds offer free gate on Saturday with half-price midway rides for schoolchildren during the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G . Grube
Bellville
Gus Engicking, O
Fix
Oak Knoll
Groovery
Baytown Fair
Esveryone
Temperature Dips to 66 as Fall Weather Returns
The low dropped to 66 last night marking a shift to cooler fall conditions in East Harris County. After a mild day with a 29 degree high, the sun began to break through Friday morning, with forecasts suggesting clearer skies and pleasant weather throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County
Owas Ao
Refinery football uproar and Baytown fair inquiries
Readable local notes reveal tension over a refinery football game with players alleged missteps and a bid to resume play. Nearby Baytown residents ask about the Baytown Fair roade. plans appear unsettled amid community chatter.
Prize Winners At Baytown Fair Highlight Exhibits
Baytown Fair showcased top winners in cooking sewing and canned foods. Blue ribbons marked first place with red for second and white for third. Honorable mentions were named by out of town judges. First place cans winners included Mrs J E Hoffpauir and others. second and third place lists follow with many names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
J. E. Hoffpauir
P. JE. Walker
S. B. Stricklin
W. J. Cole
A. M. Mercer
P- 3. Flatt
J. D. Hollman
K. Spencer
Charlie Martin
T. G. Puller
P. FP. Bennett
D. Watson
A. M. Hearne
EB. Wilkerson
G. B. Skinner
Ming
Piaeatiprong
E. Wilkerson
Hollman
Cole
Walker
Isami Davis
C. IF. Dahoney
B. A. Dennis
Soffpauli
Watson
Strictlin
P.M. Bochmeyer
Mereer
C. Dy
Thompenn
Karminsiti
Platt
C. V. Bochme
Stridlin
Wilkerson
Bochiie
Davis
Dennis
Rex J. Baker
Fuller
Adams
Thompson
Life Of Baytown Child Saved By Tracheotomy
Eighteen month old Deanna Avalos daughter of Mr and Mrs F C G Avalos was saved in a two hour struggle Thursday afternoon after she stopped breathing en route to San Jacinto Memorial hospital An emergency tracheotomy relieved breathing difficulty and the child was moved to Jefferson Davis hospital Physicians later said a branchial infection rather than choking caused the episode The Baytown family was picking cotton at a Crosby farm when illness struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanna Avalos
F. CG. Avalos
Che Baly
Crosby
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Arti
Jefferson Davis Hospital
Avalos
Baytown
Baytown Extends City Limits Near Gulf Oil Area
Baytown expands its city boundaries by annexing about 100 acres including Gulf Oil property and several land parcels around Roseland Park and Tri City Beach Road. The unanimous council vote adds minor areas to accommodate current and future growth while excluding larger outlying tracts. No population or land takings estimates were provided pending a new survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde A. Murray
Baytown
Hanratty
Guile Oil Company
Gulf
P. H. Mears
H. M. Campbell
Clayton
Roseland Park
Tri-City Beach
Pair Park
Market Street
Bob Smith
Cedar Bayou
Wooster
Aurosa
Deckee Drive
City Council Probes Jail Food Amid Heated Baytown Talk
Baytown council sparks a probe into prison meals after a heated discussion. Mayor Pruett names a committee to study jail food standards. Police Chief Montgomery states current meals meet city requirements, with hot lunches limited to inmates outside the area. The meeting also addresses traffic light relocation near City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
R. H. Pruett
al Clayton
W. R. Montgomery
Privoners
Montgomery
Lacy Lusk
Susie
Corporation Court
Clayton
Task
P. H. Mears
George Girardeny
Milton Campbell
Welly
Campbell
Wouneil
Priel
Pelly
Ste City
Rodeo Proves Big Fair Attraction at Baytown Fair
The 1954 Baytown Fair rodeo opened with a lively start drawing a large crowd to the new arena. Rodeo director Bob Henson expects bigger crowds each night as events include bareback bronc riding and saddle bronc contests with local and Houston competitors. Tickets cost 1.50 for a single show and may be bought at the fairgrounds or a Texas Avenue ticket booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Fair
Fair Grounds
Roden
Bob Henson
Fairgrounds
Perth
Texas Avenue
Indicted 251 Case Shocks Crosby Box Vote
Morris county land jury indicted four election officials and two clerks on felonies in the Crosby Box 251 vote in the August 28 runoff. Allegations include voters listed though not eligible, with one name tied to J. W. Billy Bush. A clerk later admitted signing Bush’s name to an affidavit.
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Houston
Morris County Land Jury
Harges of
Fin
Iisetion Ze
Drew Hichschonk
L. G. Andersen
Lsted
Vox
J. W
Billy) Bush
Oklahoma
Fix
Bush
Seni
3. W. Bush
Vandals wreck Wooster sewage plant in malice act
Vandalism damaged the Harris County Control and Improvement District No. 8 facility at Wooster. They tore a barbed wire fence, opened and closed valves, started pumps, and risked injury by entering treatment areas. Workers discovered the scene and reported the deliberate destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cainage
Ponty Muschie
Wooster
Harris County
Pate
Four Halftime Shows Planned By Wanda Ort
Four halftime shows are set for Friday night at the Gander-Orange game. The Orange Ren zal Guards Brigadiers and Jancers bands will perform alongside Cuarts drum and bugles corps. Leaders include Charlene Russell drum major Sonia Michlieton and Sim Baird, with baton throwers and juggling acts enhancing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Ort
Robert BE
Lee
Orange Renzal Guards
Jancers
Cuarts
Harry James
Bobby Hackett
Charlene Russell
Marion Winns
Sonia Michlieton
Sim Baird
Vieutemunts
Lesna
Lauderdale
Grace Bertsch
der Ann Jackson
Rmme
Deb
Trike
Bestrice Stewart
Greverly Brasher
Jeanne Falladay
Peggy Clin
Carolyn Ayala
Fridsty
Lite
Norder Cily
Football Assignments for This Week
FOLLOW THE SUN to the Football Games lists assignments including Pasadena at Galveston and La Porte at Dayton. Also includes Deer Park at Sweeny Clyde Murray at Crosby Hartman Wamble at Crosby Warren balwardis Colmesnel at Barbers WH-Dan MeCtend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fy Ler
Ald
Orange Joss Hoyt
Cecil Mirren
Pasadena
Galveston
Tom Murray
Deer Park
Sweeny
Clyde Murray la Porte
Dayton
Hartman Wamble
Crosby
Warren Balwardis Colmesnel
Barbers
Dan MeCtend
Offensive Starters List Reveals Team Lineup
The roster shows Bobby Owen Raymond Paddy Bobby Granger Bill Goodwin Bobby Etheridge Harry Pade and Gordon Shenceman James Stringer Bobby Tagger Boyd Kenney with dim Lores noted as substitutes or inactive players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Player Bobby Owen Raymond Paddy
Bobby Granger
Bill Goodwin
Bobby Etheridge
Harry Pade To
Gordon Shenceman
James Stringer
Bobby Tagger
Boyd Kenney
Dim Lores
District Openers Highlight Gander Tigers Clash With Orange
In Southeast Texas district opener action, the Orange Ganders host the Baytown Tigers in a home game at 4 pm, with a rugged matchup expected as Ganders aim to derail the Tigers and assert their district lead. Hurricane Hazel meanwhile churns in the Caribbean, posing broader weather concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WOK
Robbens
Vincent Lampasas
Dan Stallworth
Uwlanders
Orangy
Melday
Orange Tigers
Rahbing
Lacipayais
Ross Hoyt
Orange
Tony
Heefy ‘Tigers
Aytawa
Hele
Texas
Genie
Len I UR
Miller
Cote Pug
Reagan
Tanston
Tanston Was Te Tithe Ye Winker Gronderd Hamily
Gide Poel Arthur
Tadeo
Bart Gael
Gael
Lamar
Thorats
Terson
Driia
Tigers
Faverdd
Grange Hax
Bobby Etheridge
Marty Perlete
Raymond Pedry
Pobby Owan
Baytown
Mitaro
Bey Pains Orange
Dave
Len
Jeff Davis
Pryers
Kennel Smith
Caen
George Armatrang
Wal- Inge Ak
Calvin Muede
Dannie Eims
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Morrell Park
Kranta
Tommy Brett
E. D. Stanley
Darrell Friermood
Brr
Norcia
Grange
Yhad Wenelon
J Wae
Fairy Godfrey
Paul Anderson
Texas Skeeters
Skeeters
Ohess
Dennis Concent
Fair Told
Radio Byortta
Thirsty Wight
Poy Baker
Secotar Pizzotula
Dig
Rorbin Appell
Balleraths
Pete Proath
Au Aomih
Lilly
Jonny Pruareccite
Herons
Tordeo
Pigg
Yvandals Wreck Wooster
Sun
Bill Stoihandske
Cleo Procter
Doyle Mitchell
Guinn Baker
von Evans
Ronnie Harlat
David Wallace
Don Walker
Tom Lockridge
Nick Listi
Glenn Watson
Fee Crovter
Ontle Hatinniye
Don Brown Mer
Pnjared
van Evang
Evang
Misdad
Jefferson Genie
Tnebacker
Lavagdilla
Wast Davis
Fon Doeleridge
Male List
Glenn Wateron
Ute
HU He Browning
Leo Wollplat
Vincent Laumpagsas
Slim Rinean
Gary Merrington
Armone McManu
Ad Vweather Ak
Stark Cat Din
Were Helligher
Hapa
Pelthavena
Alan
Harry Pes
Peddy
van Gander
Rene Lize
Avery Berm
Orin Ley
Belek Iby
Unis
Ganderkara
District Tire
Ganders
Rigal
Port Arthur
Hazel
Miame
Oct
South Caribean Sea
South America
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