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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1949

Page

4

Bible Verse Psalm 11 Promises God as Refuge

Today’s verse proclaims the Lord of hosts is with us and the God of people is our refuge, a brief call to faith and trust in divine protection. Selah.

Longest peace time Congress sessions cited in history

The first session of the List congress lasted about nine months, one of the longest peace time sessions. Comparisons note 1940 and 1942 extended twelve months during wartime brinkmanship, with 1947 and 1945 sessions stretching into December though in recess.

Congress House Pame Republican Party

Success Secrets of Osborn Rupert and Raby

Three war era colleagues from Pesco Washington become successful businessmen after forming a joint venture Their approach centers on self built shops cautious planning rapid action and persistence They manufacture and ship all welded house trailers that gain attention on the West Coast The article extols practical steps planning evaluation quick execution and faith in the system

Herb Osborn Tony Rupert John Raby Pesco Washington Ebsin H Ad Minnesota

New Supersonic Plane X-3 Promises 1000 MPH Flight

Inside Washington report notes Douglas X-3 designed to exceed 1000 miles per hour in level flight as a third in a line of supersonic research aircraft. While Bell X-1 and Skyrocket claims surface, official speeds remain unverified and powers for such speeds are not yet developed. Carroll D. Kearns of Pennsylvania urges Congress to inspect Fort Knox gold reserves after failing to find a public intrashow.

Carroll D. Kearns Pennsylvania Congress Fort Knox Kentucky House Kearns Sam Barburn Texas

Texas Laughs By Boyce House MAWRUOUSS at 2 station agent

A traveler requests two tickets to Springfield and debates which Springfield. Illinois Massachusetts or Missouri offers cheapest fare. A Levy family at a cinema causes a refund after their crying infant, then returns to see a dull film. the father prompts the mother to pinch the baby.

Levy Rachel

Baytown Sun publication note and address snippet

A Baytown Sun notice indicates daily publication excluding Sundays with printer and company details. The fragment references Pearce and Bel in Baytown Texas and a March 5 1878 post office note tied to Congress, suggesting archival record context.

the Daily, ‘Sun Company Pearce and Bel Baytown Texas

Sun Slants By Fred Hartman on Texas cotton and roads

Fred Hartman mocks Texas cotton pickers after a Missouri winner. He notes a short cut to Dallas via Marlin and Waco, comments on Hillsboro traffic and highway wear, and jokes about local ad men and Dallas origins.

Dallas Marlin Waco Hillsboro Wexahac Et E

Sinks At Life by Erich Brandeis

A provocative note from Erich Brandeis claims a Colorado Earthworm Hatchery employs 15 girls who dig worms by the millions and wear them as bracelets. The piece portrays the workers as very young teens and suggests moral concerns about their social behavior and job suitability.

Colorado

Getting Back Home And You Don’t Have To Return From Europe

Henry McLemore reflects on three months abroad and the surge of patriotic relief at returning home. He contrasts American pride with foreign manners, arguing Americans boast less abroad and crave reaffirming their national identity on home soil.

Europe Henry McLemore New York Johaanesburg Nest Emily Post Department State Department America Hely

Worm digger sparks debate in quirky column

A jumbled miscellany mixes trivia puzzles, birthday notices, and a controversial worm tale. It includes questions about nautical terms, Kentucky capital, antinonyms, and Ferdinando de Soto, plus a debate on why women fear worms, and a musing on a cello maestro and Danish author.

Five Years Ago FOCATS Headlines and War Echoes

A collage recounts World War II era notes including Marines wounded in the Pacific, a captain prisoner of war in Germany, and MacArthur's radio pledge to liberate the Philippines. It also quotes travelers’ jabs at American bravado and a reflective critique of foreign impressions and national vanity.

Philippines Sol Goldsworth Isgur United States Marine Corps Pacific S. T. Taylor Robert Scott Germany Scott Darrell Gigout Goose Creek Douglas Macarthur Bataan and Corregidor Paul Cater Baytown Junior High School

Fragmented Phrase Amid Public Sentiment Quotation

A damaged OCR fragment presents a quoted line about everyone’s troubles being piled together and people taking an equal share, followed by stray characters and unclear punctuation, offering little discernible context or fuller meaning.

Aren Toor

Rejected by Paris Publisher Proust Swanns Way

In 1911 Marcel Proust finished Swanns Way the first part of Remembrance of Things Past and submitted it to a Paris publisher. The senior editor Andre Gide advised rejection. Years later both men were famed and Proust praised the author’s restraint.

Marcel Proust Swann Paris Andre Gide Proust Ide Side

Exhibitors Get Word On Fat Stock Show

Live stock exhibitors nationwide receive the 1850 livestock premium list for the 18th Houston Fat Stock Show. Premiums totaling over 45 080 are offered in cattle sheep and hog divisions as the event begins February 1 at Sam Houston Coliseum. Horse poultry and rabbit divisions push totals beyond 50 000. Deadline for cattle sheep and hog entries is December 15.

Houston Texas Sam Houston Coliseum W.O. Cox

Fire damages refrigerator outlet at 106 West Galf

Defective wall socket caused a fire that burned a switch and a cord on an electric refrigerator at 106 West Galf. Fire Chief Art Lintelman said there was no other damage and the blaze occurred when an instant appliance was connected.

West Art Lintelman

Four Year County Audit May Cost Up To 300000

Harris County plans a four year outside audit of county books including flood control and navigation district. Estimates by J A Phillips Sheffield show 245000 to 300000 for four years and up to 390000 for eight years. Costs spark debate over necessity and funding.

Houston Harris County Flood Central and Navigation District Commissioners Court J. A. Phillips, Sheffield and Co Houston Independent School Tax Research Association Phillips Court Association Tr.a T. R A Bill Perry Harry L. Washburn E. A Lyons Strveyer Phillips, Sheffield and Co Audi

Letters of appreciation from Robedi e student council

The Robedi e Student Council thanks supporters for cards and backing in their run for Southern Association of Student Councils office. Despite losing to South Carolina, they praise effort against strong opposition and note a Robert E student was invited by the National Director to appear at the National Association of Student Councils event in Beaver Creek, Colorado on June incy.

EE High Robedie Lee Southern Association of Stude Councils South Carolina Robert E Neto National Association of Stag Councils Rey Lee Hetationg Einai Soma

Barcley On Bridge Feminine Stars Shine In Tournament

The article highlights the rise of top women bridge players and notes their equal skill with men in major events. It discusses Helen Sobel and Ruth Sherman, praising their high-level play and strategic technique, including a sample hand from Sobel’s book All the Tricks detailing decisive plays and communication.

Geminine Helen Sobel Greenberg Publishers In New York Themesl Ruth Sheriman Metro Shakespeare

Sprawling Word Puzzle Clues From Week’s Crossword

Readable crossword grid clues mix with scattered terms. Entries span 50 across and down references. includes words like Witch, Wenders myth, God of destruction, and Board of Ordnance abbreviation. Puzzle appears as a mashed list of definitions and partial phrases from a daily crossword page.

Burden Weaver-Bird

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