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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1954

Page

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Defense Meeting At Mont Belvieu Invites Farmers

West Chambers county residents are invited to a civil defense meeting at Odd Fellows Hall Mont Belvieu at 7 40 pm Tuesday. Miss Susie Brab Ham county home demonstration agent will attend with educational films on agriculture's role in civil defense. The event aims to inform farmers livestock keepers and the public. Charles Joseph helped arrange it.

West Chambers County Odd Fellows Hall Mont ‘Belvieu Susie Brab Ham Charles Joseph

Volcan School Bonds Proposed in Sweetwater

Sweetwater citizens vote on October 30 for a 300000 bond issue to fund a new elementary school and a high school vocational building. Trustees say the bonds could be financed without increased taxes or property valuation. Brenham Plans New School T: Brenham to advertise bids on 300000 bonds for a new school building. The board aims to have construction contracts set before January 1. Dies in Weadon Collision T: Fatal crash near Tipton claims life of Barton Skinner in head-on collision. Police say Skinner drove on the wrong side of the road.

Volcan Sweetwater Tex Brenham B. FP. Greenwad Weadon Tipton Calif Qct W Ter Barton Skinner Datas. Vex Skinner

Around Town Faces and Names In Quirky Local Notes

A rambling collection of town characters and scenes including Johnny Fulkerson, Eddie Krenick, Virginia Wagner, Frenchy Broussard, Maude Richardson, Jennie Lou Parker, W. B. Rogers, Tommy Rachelle, Randy, Jarry, and Sam Stassi. Snippets describe social goings on, delays, and everyday chatter around the main drag with casual glimpses of life and local rumor.

Johnny Fulkerson Eddie Krenick John Gray Virginia Wagner Frenchy Broussard Louisiana Maude Richardson Tiorther Jennie Lou Parker W. B Bill) Rogers Tommy Rachelle Randy Little Brother Jarry Sam Stassi

Oil Progress Week Observance Noted by Baytown Group

Young serves as president of the Baytown Service Station association which funded two free Cotton Bow trips to drum up Oil Progress Week. Coker represents Mumble bulle sales and Dr Shaffer co sponsors the observance with the Oil Information committee. Mrs Caraway is the mayor’s secretary.

Young Baytown Oil Progress Coker Mumble Bulle Sales Dr. Shaffer Oil Information Committee Caraway Piomberg Highlands la Parte Mont Belview Gore Don Young Cotton Bowl

Ticket To Bow Prize Draw In Baytown Oil Week

Baytown residents had a chance at a free trip to the Cotton Bowl as a winning number pulled by Mayor KR. H. Pruett during Oil Progress Week. The holder of the correct folder wins two tickets, train fare, hotel, and meals for two days for New Year’s Day.

Cotton Bowl Baytown Arena KR. H. Pruett Bayy Baytown Service Station Association Oi] Information Committee Bev Cotton Bow Dallas

Chiang Predicts War In 1954 Sees USSR Striking When Railroads Done

In Taipei on October 18 Chiang Kai Shek told United Press Russia would finish a vast Asian rail network by 1956 and then wage a Pacific war. He warned Soviet lines would double army movement, cutting American and British air and sea power on the Pacific front, and cited the Kunming Lashio line to block Southeast Asia domination.

Chiang Ussr Taipei Formosa Chiang Kai-Shek Russia United Press Chaing China Asia Aviland Val Pacific Sea Board Kunming Lashig Indian Ocean Southeas Hari Iol Io Red

Psychiatrist Warns Against Miracle Drug Hype

Dr Sidney Tillim, Reno state hospital head, condemns claims that Serpasil cures mental illness. He cites California doctors and a drugmaker, warns against raising false hopes and driving families to costly experiments. The piece notes Serpasil is a rauwolfia derivative marketed by Ciba.

New York Ameerican Psychiatric Association American Journal of Psychiatry Sidney J. Tillim Nevada, State Hospital Reno California Ciba Pharmaceuticalroducts, Inc

Bayshore Weather: Near Perfect Fall Continues

Temperatures range 40s to 80s across Texas with cool nights and sunny afternoons. Forecasters predict similar conditions through Tuesday as a weak cold front in the Panhandle could dip lows toward the upper 30s to mid 40s. Bayshore area reports 46 on Saturday night and highs near 88, varying by locality.

Bayshore Texas Panhandie Jon Salt Flat Aly Galveston Presidis Marla

DeMolay Mothers Rummage Sale Set for Oct 22 23

DeMolay Mothers club holds a rummage sale on Monday and Tuesday October 22 and 23 in the building formerly occupied by Eddleman’s Shoe Store on West Texas Ave. They ask members and friends to donate clothing or salable items Thursday or Friday morning and provide contact details for drop offs at Mrs Miles 462 E Gulf phone 2502 Mrs LG Battrider 712 Morrett phone A5199 Grow 3 F Gass 2307 Florida phone &.

DeMolay Mother's Club Weenged Eddleman’s West Texas Ave DeMolay Art Miles E. Gulf LG. Battrider Morrett F. Gass Florida

Utility Pole Is Winner By Knockout

Aman and Rate Station RIEL were knocked down for about five minutes near Sirtele at the Poll Win intersection of Deck er Drive and Wad Road. Rennie Anderson and 165 Booker Lee were briefly stunned as the impact occurred. The pole caused a brief outage but power was restored. Vernon Mord lost control of the car while turning off Peektor. Deputy Steve Gand Niths investigated.

Aman RIEL Knoclad Gins Relee Sirtele Rennie Anderson Bookerlee San Jacinto Memorial Hospital Ue Air Steve Gand Niths Vernon Lee Mord

Chemical Men Back On Job Here Today

City seeks bond firm to take over the West Baytown fire station project amid a strike. Ward and Co. of Houston holds the contract and a bond valued at 19977. The move aims to resume construction with a bonding company stepping in to pay obligations or authorize direct work as pickets continue and council debates voiding the contract.

Baytown Copany West Baytown Ieet Low Lawi Insurance Dallay Baytown Carpenters Local LA MAT. Ward and Co Houston Dadias Widdleton Steps Inc Bersen Yuyather Company Middinton Amd Councilimen Muventening Manny Defanit

14 Day Strike Ends Wage Hike For Boilermakers

Four hundred construction workers returned to the Consolidated Chemicals plant in Baytown as a 14 day strike ended. Boilermakers won a seven and one half cent hourly raise retroactive to Sept. 20 and a seven and one half cent welfare fund contribution beginning Jan. 4, with a settlement reached after federal mediation. The strike idled 16,000 workers across Texas Oklahoma Arkansas New Mexico and Louisiana.

Consolidated Chemicals Indias In Inc Baytown Bollermakers Consolidated Chemicals Wits Beaumont

Three Hurt As Car Misses Curve In Burl

A joyride in a car ended when the vehicle left Evergreen Road near Burl and struck a light pole. Three people were hospitalized, and one passenger sustained serious injuries. Johnson and his wife, Eyvelysr, fled the scene after the crash. Rae mond Mason suffered injuries but was not admitted. Deputy Sheriff M. M. Brown investigated the incident and noted the car had only 639 miles on the speedometer.

Oldsag Ty City Evergreen Road Burl B. Johnson Hirmble Eyvelysr Raemond Mason Magnolia Baytown Johnson Maite Lyn Clieve Evergreen Row Maula

Pledges To UF Reach $63,500 In Donations

Baytown's Wild Fund Drive reported its second week of activity with four new donors at Homeble refinery and broad participation across East Harris County. Individual gifts from business houses ranged from $7.64 to $1171, averaging varied amounts, as workers and local firms pledged toward the campaign goal of $427,071. Campaign chair Merbert WH Meter praised the strong response across departments and employers, noting substantial early support and the overall momentum toward the goal.

Baytown Hoemble Hydin Highlands Phenol Amit Utter J. GC. Penney Rokson Waring Merbert WH. Meter East Warris County

Hinton Family Welcomes First Son Despite Hazy Doc Talk

Dr and Mrs Leslie Hinton of Highlands announce the birth of their first son, Chir Ire Taeslie, weighing eight pounds ten and three fourths. Baytown residents Mr and Mrs W Fintan, plus other relatives, share in the news as a hospital scene of congratulations and mixed chatter unfolds on the ward.

Mr. Stork Mrs. Hinton Aoharey Doc Mara Hinton Willy Chir M. M. McNulty Baytiwh Bleh Gaffer

Dulles Heads to Paris for Key Cold War Talks

US Secretary of State John Foster Dulles travels to Paris for crucial discussions on rearming West Germany and shaping the Western alliance's approach to postwar Germany. The high-stakes talks involve Allied leaders and aim to determine the future of German remilitarization within the Western bloc.

Washington Johnnu Dulles Paris Germany Arcemenig Farm Gryman

Navigation CAP Topic for Private Pilots Workshop

A CAP navigation topic for private pilots is planned at the Bay Lawn Community House in Lovis W. on Monday. Cadet group trainers and the Navy reserve training officers will lead the session, focusing on flight routes and safety practices.

Rania Tapan Patrat Bay Lawn Lovis W. Ns Navy Aorolor Ache Wiehe Kuni Covinizmdeny Elon Bb Oorganimation Af Fie Aquadrol Kite Ik

Buller Seeks GOP Congress Seat In Baytown Visit

Republican candidate Bil Buller tours Baytown aiming to rally business leaders and refinery workers. He will speak at local venues including a dinner at Hamtile Dine room and a rally with Baytown GOP leaders and campaign aides. Supporters say Buller is an aggressive, forceful candidate campaigning against Robert in a bid for Congress.

Bil Buller Robert Bonas Baytown Wespereh Paytenreiuy Eituisten Diviger MYT Wis Finmatedtile Taeehines Adl Enanfors Enebs Betweimn Can Sweorgya Talton Butler Wali Tay W. H Ri) Strindttyr Barber DeVortas Fiiny Refinery Os Ly Ligeeu W Strickler Lin Poaples State Bank Talton Bill Strickler OL Kraft Buller Hamtile Opeim Butler John P. Brown This Republican State Executive Committee Thad ‘T. Hutchison Howseton Tallonaid Harris Eisenhower

Sudds Shot After Pursuing Suds Crackdown

Christine Ging of MaNale dk a Woman of fer sword. When Tommy Sudda bent up on her with a piece of Iron Saturday alight, she told bin she would shoot bii it he ever returned to her beer Laver. Sunday afternoon he did and she did. She telephoned Baylowsy police to send an officer saying she had just shot a man and the ambulance should be sent since she could not walls. She shot him in the leg and he was mangled. He was taken to San Wichita Memorial hospital. Jimmy Sunborough filed assault to murder charges against the Glass worn.

Christine Ging MaNale Tommy Sudda Abe Baylowsy Police Stilloan Steve Goodalpht Avery Shewin Hive Aer Pines Gondnight San Wichita Memorial Hospital Jimmy Sunborough Sheriff's Department

Candidate Charges Plot To Smear Him

New York October 18 UP To publican senatorial candidate Clifford PL Case of New Jersey charted Sunday that political foes had attempted to wreck him. He linked his sister Adelaide with Communists in a televised smear campaign. The Newark Star Ledger published a report alleging union ties.

New York Topublican Senatoria Clifford PL Case New Jersey Adelaide Com- Uhes Newark Sta Ledger Fi Hng Commur

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