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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1954

Page

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Local club meetings and a youth injury report

Sun Spots and Jayceeettes plan a Tuesday 7 30 p.m. meeting with hostess Mrs E T Panowich at 304 Holly Drive. Britton Cravens P M Gar Het club to meet Monday at the Ward home 1905 Missouri invite Britton Cravens residents. Hargrave sustained a leg fracture in an eighth grade football game at Cedar Bayou and is hospitalized. Deer Park emergency rescue unit to meet Monday at city hall, announced by O L Chappell. About 450 Humble Production facility employees attended a company barbecue at Point Barrier Camp Site honoring its safety record.

Daycee-Ettes Jaycee-Ettes E. T. Panowich Holly Drive Britton-Cravens P.M. Gar- Het Club Barney L. Ward Missour Britton-Cravens Addition Hargrave Robert Hargrave Norman Hargrave Cedar Bayou Tullice-Duke Hospital Deer Park O. L. Chappell Humble Production Department Point Barrier Baytown

Mixed early October U S news digest from Times dispatches

A compilation of brief items from New York and Washington reports dated October 1 to October 11. Democratic surveys point to November gubernatorial battles with 14 of 33 carried by Democrats. Autopsy ordered for a charred body in an apparent perfect crime near Oklahoma State. Tehran reports a former foreign minister Fatemi and ex premier Massie deigh implicated in treason join execution. Texas optometrists face advertising ban lift by the State Board. Houston notes a three day pause in a federal inquiry into George Parr’s 1949 income taxes as witnesses testify.

New York New York Times Washington Sid Tempermis Pennsylvania Colteeticout Maryland Arizona Idaho New Mexico Colorado Davis Ohio Here State Crime Bureau University Hospital Oklahoma City Tehran Oran Hosseini Fatemi

Around Town People and Weekend Plans Abound

NADINE JIMERSON leaves town for the weekend with her new TV. GLORIA BAKER stars in western attire while Clyde Stevens and daughters attend the rodeo. Gene Slagle shares hair raising tales as Tevdles listens. Pat McGuire showcases hidden talents. Evelyn Trehalek seeks a tall dark handsome partner. Katherine Underwood and son Stevie visit friends in Louisiana. Melba Sue Malarwa and Pat Anthony join Sam Houston students home for Francis. Martha Lilarts unfurls a flag at a fry. The Webbers tour the back way. Pat Bowers notes the price of a Cole. Eliza Ditson debuts a new frock. Ruth Cross hides behind the door. Betty and Tommy Kimball plan next weekend. Earthman attends Second Baptist Sunday school. Mrs. T. G. Fuller mails a letter to daughter Joyer in California in five hours. Lodae liveryman Treger’s hand Major Stewart from Houston to Edward Alt Fover base.

Nadine Jimerson Jimmice Kimmey Gloria Baker Clyde Stevens Jacquelyn Donna Gene Slagle Tevdles Pat McGuire Evelyn Trehalek Katherine Underwood Stevie Louisiana Melba Sue Malarwa Pat Anthony Sam Hnuston Francis Marlene Roe Martha Ruth Cross Betty Tommy Kimball Earthman Handy Second Baptist Church Major Stewart Houston Edward Alt Fover

Navy Board To Probe Mormackite Sinking

A three man naval board opens preliminary hearings Monday on the sudden sinking of the ore freighter Mormackite. Eleven survivors and 12 bodies were brought ashore after a nor easterly gale shifted cargo, leaving crewmen unable to send an SOS or launch lifeboats. The disaster killed seven of the 48 crew.

Norfolk UPF Naval Board of Inquiry Jash Bache Eaton R. M. Hoyle W. J. Conley M. E. Meekins

Army Discloses Terrifying Effects Of New Nerve Gases

The Army and Air Force issue the first official field manual on new nerve gases. They cause central nervous system damage, leaving victims unable to control muscles. Early symptoms include runny nose and dim vision, progressing to breathing difficulty, nausea, vomiting, and possible death within minutes in severe exposure. Limited defenses exist and rapid action is essential.

Washington Oct Miuinel Manuel

Loyalty-security discharges reach 6926 federal staff

Washington on October 11 reports 6926 federal employees fired or resigned under loyalty security probes. Civil Service Commission details show 2617 fired for security reasons and 4315 resigned prior to final determination. Cases indicate subversive activity or associations in 1743 files and sex perversion in 638, with 2272 files noting felonies or misdemeanors. The period spans May 28, 1953, to June 30, 194.

Washington Civil Service Commission

Weather Menu In Baytown Area Through Tuesday Forecast

Baytown area weather remains steady through Tuesday with moderate to fresh southerly winds and clear to partly cloudy skies. No significant temperature changes expected. a low around 74 degrees forecast for Monday night. Clouds dominate Texas today with a halted cold front north of the Panhandle and scattered showers along the Gulf Coast and East Texas. Houston reports 0.25 inches of rain and early temperatures range from 3 to 80 degrees at Dalhart and Galveston.

Bayshore Baytown Texas Panhandle Gulf Coast East Texas Houston Dalhart Galveston

Baytown Music Study Club to Meet Tuesday

Baytown Music Study Club will study music of Scandinavian countries Tuesday night at a meeting in the Community House. Members include Mrs. WoC, Mrs. Killough, Mrs. Kilgore, Mrs. Je Shail, and Mrs. Mary Pennington. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

Baytown Music Study Club Jemuier Woc Se Ben Fiots

Justice Jackson's Funeral Arrangements Postponed

Washington October 11 The Supreme Court gathered to pay tribute to Justice Robert H. Jackson who died Saturday after 13 years on the court. Funeral services are set for Tuesday in Washington with burial in Frewsburg New York. President Eisenhower will review candidates for the vacancy after his western vacation.

Washington Supreme Court Gus Robert FE. Jackson Earl Warren Jackson Robert MN. Jackson Frewsburg N.Y Adent New Dealer Franklin D. Roosevelt McLean Denver Eisenhower Robbi H. Jackson

London Daily Papers Halted by Strike Over Printers

London newspapers stopped publication as a union dispute over printer replacements led to a citywide strike. Twelve dailies with about 19 million copies in circulation halted Monday, with nine morning papers and three afternoon papers affected. Some provincial papers continued.

London National Dale ”S Manchester Glasgow

McLaren to Speak At Lee Auditorium

Rev. Robert McLaren of Westminster Presbyterian Church Houston will speak at Lee College Lee Auditorium on Thursday evening as part of Baytown American Iyanes program. He will discuss The United States Comes of Age and World Power, drawing on his academic background and recent World Council of Churches involvement.

Baytown World Council of Churches Evanston Mclaren

United Fund Drive Opens Tuesday With 127000 Goal

More than 400 volunteer Red Feather workers prepare to launch East Harris County’s United Fund Drive with a goal of 127,071 dollars. General Chairman Herbert H. Majer leads final organization meetings Monday for East and West Baytown and Palen workers.

Red Feather East Harris County Herbert H. Majer East West Baytown Palen Meier Wd Stuickler Muauche I Jennings Troy Peterson Humble Company Eoorchairmen Royces General Tire 2. A Beck) Bryan Conway Peterson Anneth Irby Huber Company Bruce Ramgey One Gown Lown Flor

Oil Industry Tool Display Set Baytown Residents To See Modern Devices

Baytown residents will view three display trucks set along Texas Avenue in the business district Tuesday as part of Oil Progress Week. The exhibits will show geophysical cable handling, heavy field equipment, and refinery tools with staff available to explain usage. Student groups are invited to tour the trucks and learn about oil industry methods from the American Petroleum Institute program.

If. Wockner Gibian Kayliwn Ddain Aliruck Baytown Modern Equipment Indu Oi Progress Weel Informa Lion Commuter Tr Sherman S. Shaffer Ln Raytown Texas Avenue Boam Tahpan Clee Ie Luck Actnols Lar. Shaffer Thee American Petroleum Institute Interes Shaffer

Baytown Rodeo Queen Leads 1954 Fair Finale

Billie Alice Welch crowned Rodeo Queen as Baytown's 1954 fair closes. Contenders from Raytown and Magnolia competed in beauty and riding events before a large crowd, with Mina Welch and others earning top placings. Booth praised the show as the best so far, noting record crowds and strong arena performances.

Baytown Billie Alice Welch Allie Alice Wedeh Ted Mina Welch Miss Welch Weas Beall Bros Raytown Booth Lais Nom Rodans Min Jel Sinimias Seermerdt Radea Rgents Speriadons Wiry Spenndstul Shey Winslow Magnolia Wag the Barrel Rae Champion Faltowel Inge Gray Heston Nathadene Kendricks Finnton Pritty

Smoking Discussion Slated Public Invited To Doctors Panel

Public invited to Community House to hear Dr WH Primaes discuss Smoking and My Relationship to Tamg Garner. Session at p.m. sponsored by Paeyt Marcia County Thegistered Nurkey seriety in shservancy of Nation Nurses Week. Mrs Bo D Alkhony, president, will introduce panel members.

OWE Dan Primaes Tamg Garner Paeyt Marcia County Nurkey Shservancy Nation Nurses Week Bo D. Alkhony Nariety

FTC Blasts Coffee Sugar Speculation in Trading

Washington Oct 11 The Federal Trade Commission filed suit against a major coffee and sugar exchange and its officers for alleged futures trading practices that restrained competition. The complaint accuses the exchange of promoting inflated prices and imposing excessive charges on coffee contracts. The action marks the agency's first enforcement move in this sector this year.

Washington Federal Trade Comm Mendy Gm Prade Piet Exehjiage

Wrong Man in Taipei Beset by Confusion at News Party

A disjointed incident in Taipei involved an American journalist attending a Chinese Nationalist press event near Que Moy Island. Upon return, a press officer queried the reporter about further differences needed for his story, prompting a puzzled reaction from the American. The exchange touched on the Foreign Operations Administration’s soy bean division.

Taipey Formaga Bevnce Quemoy Island

10 Inch Rain Deluge Strikes Chicago Suburbs

Record rainfall halted activity across 62 Chicago area suburbs with flooding in key rail depots union and Dearborn Street. Two deaths reported as waters rose and city officials mobilized National Guard and coast guard units to rescue marooned residents. Damage in Chicago alone estimated at millions as weather eased but danger lingered.

David Smothers Chicago Union Dearborn Street AL S Coast Sony Uwinois Willan Strallon National Guard Hatonidad Tod Perosy Jim Vernon Andure Ree Hada Rage

Dr. Denton Dies at Home in Galena Park

Dr. David Grady Denton, 48, owner of Denton Hospital in Galena Park and Haytown physician, died at 1 pm Sunday at his home. A native of Oklahoma, he studied at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, practiced in Grains Valley and served as health director in Chimeton County for nine years. He and his wife opened Denton Hospital in Galena Park. survivors include his widow and several daughters. Burial/funeral arrangements will be announced.

David Grady Denton Galena Park Haytown Denton Ak Wis Hospital Texas Oklahoma University College of Medicine de Bagylen Tao Grinds Valley Ras Culinky Chimeton County Deneton Hospital Ciena Marte

Hazel Acting Just Like A Woman Amid Weather Warnings

Hazardous weather prompts alerts as winds from the northwest increase off the coast near Sloat and Panibay. Forecasters expect 190 miles of travel and shifting directions with gusts looming. authorities urge remain on alert for possible changes and advisory signals.

Airvieane Manibay Tamadea Tammira

Mrs Roosevelt Turns 70 as Family Hosts Dinner

Former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt celebrated her 70th birthday with a private dinner organized by her children. Four of her children attended, with two reportedly running for public office. The gathering followed a week of tributes and a United Nations event hosted by the family.

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