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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1954

Page

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Baytown Highway Plans Seek Funds for Big Upgrades

Baytown banker and highway lender W J Busch told the Baytown Real Estate Board that highway improvements are advancing with more ahead. He outlined state wide financing challenges for a proposed eight lane Baytown area super highway and retopping Market Street through West Baytown to Decker Drive, urged highway cleanliness, noted a functioning tunnel and the Hast Texas Ave extension with over 4 000 cars daily.

Baytown J. Buseh Baytown Real Estate Board Aconomediean Busch First National Banc Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee West Wooster Decker Drive Cleveland

Fellowship Mests at Grace Methodist Church on Sunday

JIMMIE JACKSON sub district of the Methodist Youth fellowship will meet at 2 30 p m Sunday at Grace Methodist church. Giles Giddings, president of Cedar Bayou Methodist Church, will preside at the session. Also note unclaimed checks held by Local 313 members at 1204 Harbor for Arthur Pharr Elbert Long Clayborn N Hooper Jr Everette McDaniel and Wesley D Thompson. Shewell to Speak at South Texas Section meeting on Oct 21 with Simplified Experimental Design as the subject.

Jimmie Jackson Methodist Youth Fellowship Grace Methodist Church Giles Giddings Cedar Bayou Methodist Church FIV Construction and General Laborers Union Harbor Arthur Pharr Elbert C. Long Clayborn N, Hooper Jr Everette McDaniel Wesley D. Thompson Shewell C. T Tiny) Shewell South Texas Society of Quality ‘Control

San Francisco teacher takes taxi job. robbed first night

Richard A. James, 31, a San Francisco schoolteacher, began a part time taxi job on Friday to supplement his income. His first two customers on his first night slugged him, robbed him, and took his taxi.

United Press Cisco Richard A. James San Francisco

Hazel hurricane devastates Ontario and Atlantic coast

The Hazel hurricane floods the eastern seaboard and Canada, leaving at least 70 dead, with Canada reporting several fatalities and many missing. Toronto suburbs suffer record rainfall and rising rivers. hundreds evacuate as dikes fail and streets flood. The storm's wide path includes U.S. states and headlines a grim, days long disaster.

Toronto Ont Harzel Canada Ontario Hazel Hudson Bay United States Dallas Darryl Feast Gumim Divistor Beechnui,Gum Co Texas Republic of Haiti U.S Humber Pelige Weston Hamilton Brampton Markham Aurora Holland Marsh Grang Valley Grand Rio

Lee Trips Jackets 21-6 In District Go

Lee High tops Galena Park 24-6 in district play at Memorial Stadium. Don Hullum and Donnie Elms sparkled with spectacular runs, Walker directed a solid offense, Wallace and Stolhand provided key blocks, while Lee’s line dominated to claim their second straight district win. Gatena Park fought hard, but Lee outgained them on the ground and through the air.

Lena Park Boytown Memorial Stadium Lee Galena Park Eeight Niekets Hul Yeas Don Walker Swe Wallace Stacy Thekio Initil Wrilker Stolhandstresek Ganders Mullum Roy Shelton Linit Heels Rinars Guiders Hulk Vingunet Lic Pasate Pregvaritl Se Chan Atk Shelton Jankers Thea Jackets Mareh Lee Aidles Stolhandshe Doyle Mitchell Guiin Baler von Evans Sontle Hare Gail Donnie Elms Dang Yeoman Jackel Udemen Gangers Listi Walker Hasting Mitchell Rio Jaistio Wekel Hallum Pags Glo Watson Pee Ton Lee Louchdown Fay Hose Watson Toy Waller Liston Tommy Lockridge Erunial Lates Watson Ganines Pigdlig Wand Beeen Finowh Tinll Une

Bandits chase by store after failed raid in Wisconsin

In Waukeegan Wisconsin two Chicago men James Bernard and James Gordon robbed Mrs Emma Metzger of 90 dollars then attempted a second escape but were spotted by a passerby. Mrs Metzger’s husband chased the suspects into police hands. In North Carolina reports note radio wind warnings and a hurricane Hazel impact with the Raleigh airport hangar blown down and a plane tied outside surviving.

Waukegan Emma Metzger James Bernard James Gordon Chicago Raleigh, N. C Earl Noe Jr Raleigh Municipal Noe Dane

Four Hurt in Early Car Crash East of City

Houston dispatch reports four persons critically injured in a two car collision on Highway 90 east of the north loop city limits. Injured are Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKnown of Beaumont and Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Hill of Galveston, treated at Jefferson Davis Hospital for head and body injuries. Mrs. Hill is most critically hurt with chest injuries and a breathing tube was used.

Houston Highway 90 North Loop City Limits Charles 4. McKnown Beaumont Edward J. Hill Galveston Jefferson Davis Hospital Hill

Around Town Notes and Weekend Happenings

Margaret Callaway takes a day off for a Marble Falls weekend. Omar Shoemaker promises a deal with options to pay, work out, or eat it. Bailey and Weffie Le Compte host visitors from Louisiana. Fortinberry reports some interesting news. Changes expected around Jan 1 along the main drag. Rev Clyde Foltz suffers a terrible cold. Dr W T Jones discusses next year’s creation plans near Mobile Bay. Fred Dittman opens offices in Kanzalig building. A J Campbell new resident from Kansas City. D G Wanl ey, with safety, moved from Pasadena. Gena and Jamie Young plan a weekend in Nacogdoches. I E James and wife Dorothy glad about Friday's outcome. Heavy clothes ready soon as weather looks foggy and wet.

Margaret Callaway Marble Falls Omar Shoemaker Bailey Weffie le Compte Louisiana Fortinberry Clyde Foltz W. T. Jones Mobile Bay Fred Dittman Kanzalig A. J. Campbell Kansas City D. G. Wanley Department of Safety Pasadena Gena Jamies Young Nachydoches James Dorothy

Six Hours In Doctor's Life To Tell His Fate

Cleveland reports on the Marilyn Sheppard murder case. Dr Sam Sheppard faces trial for the 1954 killing after a night of alleged intruder violence. The feature outlines his background, marriage, and the dramatic timeline leading to the upcoming court proceedings.

Samuel Sheppard Cleveland Marilyn Robert Morison Saimuez Sheppard Marlin Ohio Sam Marilyn Sheppard Cleveland Heights Los Angeles College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Bay View Osteopathic Hospital Bay Village

Solictors For United Fund Say Drive At Half Way Mark

United Fund solicitors report reaching half the goal with total of 59318 by Saturday morning. General chair Herbert H Meier says broad support from all sections and cooperation from workers should finish the drive soon. Lists show numerous firms expanding the Red Feather drive with high participation. East Harris County goal stands at 3127.71.

United Fund Herbert H Meier Red Feather Lucky Auto Harris County Federal Savings On Loan First National Park Willis Cobb Nash Co Baytown Seeley New Humble Gi. EU Utilities Department Harris County

Torch Murder Mystery Deepens In Oklahoma Case

Authorities sought to piece together David Hagler Jr.'s actions and companions after a burned wagon found near Davis Oklahoma, with Hagler insisting on innocence and naming a possible victim as "Hearnie." Witnesses from Gainesville and Fort Worth supported Hagler's tale of rides and a separate trip toward Dallas, while the unidentified corpse remained unnamed.

Fort Worth David Hagler Jr Hagler Oklahoma Davis Okla Harier Harler Jerry Murray Hearn Howell McMichem Gainesville Tex McMichem Hagier John Williams Hearnie Bay Dallas John Smith Smith Arington Worth

Troops Move Into Carolina Storm Sector

Armed troops moved into the Carolinas coastal region to prevent looting and aid recovery after Hurricane Hazel. Coastlines suffered heavy destruction with homes wrecked, power and water outages, and damaged sewage systems. Rescue and repair crews worked to restore lines between Raleigh and Wilmington as thousands faced loss.

Tom Price Myrtle Beach D. C Carolinas Hazel Finemen Raleigh Wilmington North Carolina Wilmington Beach Jeff Wrighsville Roach Ome W. H. Bailey Martavilte S. C Garden City

Weather report notes brisk breeze and cool temperatures

The article reports a low of 47 degrees on Friday and a high near 60s, with cool overnight values statewide. Skies cleared for a sunny Saturday as Texans prepared for fall activities including the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. Forecasts call for warmer but not extreme conditions next week, with above normal temps in parts of the East and near to below normal in the West.

Arthur Godfrey Aitoshore Bayshore Dallas Texas Larkin Brownsville Lule Hick Amarillo Marfa Abilene Midlasel Beaumont Wichita Pally San Angelos el Paso Waco de Rio Houston Tyler Sim Antonin Corpus Christi Austin Laredo North Atlantic Gulf States Pacific Northwest

Widening Proposals for Highways 225 and 146 Near Deer Park

Residents greeted news of major Harris County road plans including four-lane widening of State Highway 225 from Dear Park to La Porte, 6.4 miles at an estimated 1.265 million dollars, and Highway 146 from La Porte to Seabrook, 7.6 miles at about 1.275 million dollars. The package totals 18 projects costing 105 million dollars, with Loop 137 extension authorized for 16.2 million and other projects in planning or right of way stages as state funds depend on legislative allocations.

Deer Park la Porte Due la Porte Dear Park Seabrook Harris County State Highway Department Wallisville Road Liberty County San Jacinto Titer Houston Post Oak Xouth Easi Highway Commission Gurneys Soma Instancias E. H. Thornton Jr Logialas Granta Department Post Oak Road Fort Bend County Holmng Mile Holmes Road U. S Eureka Waller U. S. 59 Kelley Street North Tapp Eureka Junction MrCarty Street Buffalo Drive Albino Drive Lima Bayou Brazoria County

Registration Set In New School For Retarded Children

Registration for Baytown's new Opportunity School for mentally retarded children will be held Monday and Tuesday at a local parkway site. Parents are asked to bring as much of the child's history as possible to aid in creating a case record. The board of governors invites all parents of mentally retarded children in Mont Morris County to attend to learn the school's aims and eligibility. Representatives of the Baytown Council for Mentally Retarded Children, composed of parents, will be present to explain objectives.

Baytown Lannteds Wyanewood

News In Brief From Across the Nation and States

Locations include Washington New York Dallas Austin Sanger Texas and Sallis Howe Texas. Topics cover Italy wheat price signaling in a political move stock market leaders in rail shares Texas 4 H club member to attend national congress in Chicago mutual insurance receivership in Houston CIO AFL merger effort accidental shooting death in family home in Sanger Texas with a 15 year old boy reporting the incident.

Dallas Lynda Gayle Sallis Howe Tex Grayson County Texas the Nations Chicago

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