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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1955

Page

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Sects For Gander Fans Rel To Send Pasadena Bleachers Tickets

Baytown Pasadena game tickets went on sale Tuesday at Memorial Stadium after 2.409 additional seats were secured. Baytown officials and staff including Lefty Rogers and Ralph Ragan organized roll call and admissions while working into early Monday night.

Baytown Pasadena Dart Stalhworth Tait Memorial Stadum Ralph Ragan East Pearce Robert Floyd

Houston men killed in car crash near Austin

Four Houston men returning from a visit to Austin were killed when their car left Airport Boulevard and crashed into a concrete culvert. The victims include Buddy Standlfer, John Chambers, Twain Wret, and J. De Clawson Sr. George L. Allen, 20, was also in the car. Author James Michener marries Mars Yorkia Sablisawa in Chicago after a romance sparked while he was writing on a Japanese American marriage.

Houston Columbus Twain Austin J. de Clawson, Sr George L.allen Airport Boulevard Michener Chicago James Micherer Miss Mars Yorkia Sablisawa

Messiah rehearsals set for December at First Presbyterian

TF SEALW announced December Messiah rehearsals begin Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church at 7 pm. He seeks a few more altos as other sections fill. Interested altos should call Seale at 2420 or the Presby church 294. Baytown DeMolay Mothers Club to sponsor Halloween Wiener Supper at LB Wilburn 1405 Fins Texas at 6 pm. DeMolays and dates invited. Auxiliary Public will meet at Capman City House with Police Chief Herbert Freeman leading a program on general conduct in the police auxiliary. Bratton, 68, Baytown teacher, dies at Baytown hospital. Funeral plans to be announced by Earthman Funeral Home. Garden Club executive board meeting hosted by Mrs. Charles Seligman at 122 East Janes. Original schedules.

T.F. Sealw Raytown Pulile Nan Pusedar Capman Ity House Herbert Freeman Garden Club Charles Seligman East Janes Baytowy Garden Era Rh Soheduts

Around Town News Snippets and Small Anecdotes

Various brief notes list solicitors at Max Altman’s, residents awaiting fund collection kits, late slips on signups, a birthday mood leading to annual celebrations, vacation plans to San Diego, a starting spot at Sim’s latest addition, and local social chatter. Mentions include Ruth and Gene Slagle, Dan Huey, Garreth Herring, Mrs Bessie Malthome, Lyle Alexander, Paul Prince at a Gan der game, Porter Lancaster, and Sam Paine’s Dallas pilgrimage.

United Fund Max. Altman Opal Muchamore Otha Malone Joe Lilly Billy Laughlin Ruth Gene Slagle San Diego Calif Dan Huey Garreth Herring Bessie Malhome Baytown Lyle Alexaner Houston Paul Prince Porter Lancaster Sam Paine Dallas Way

Thief Steals Purses From Frisco Church During Service

Police report a teenage thief with a crew cut entered Saint Mark's Methodist during Sunday services and stole several women's purses from the minister's office. About $36 was taken. purses were found later with some items missing. Police continue search for suspect as details remain unclear.

Saint Mark's Methodist Church Baytows Aawas Separt Mion

Senators Back Home Irked By Air Force Shuttle

Senators Joni McClellan of Arkansas and John Stennis of Mississippi, returning on a regular MATS flight from Europe, protest that they did not request a special plane. They demanded a Defense Department explanation for the $16,000 charter claim as the Blue Plate Special flight carried 44 people and later an empty plane sent to Germany returned with 19 military personnel. The lawmakers, Appropriations Committee members, say an error or embarrassment was involved.

Defense Department Joni L. McClellan Ark John Stennis Miss Europé Department of Defense McClelan Stennis Senate Appropriations Committee Fotr Germany MATS Air Force Mathid Frankfort

Eisenhower summons advisers to bedside parley in Denver

President Eisenhower called his top economic advisers to his hospital bedside on Monday for a quick briefing on the national economy and stock market. He stood for the first time since the Sept. 24 coronary thrombosis, weighing 4 pounds less, and officials said his condition continues to progress satisfactorily after a long night’s rest.

Denver Eisenhower Iis Hospital

Frightening quake rattles San Francisco Bay area

Police in many towns near the San Francisco Bay area reported mounting damage from a strong quake blamed for at least one death. Buildings groaned and creaked as aftershocks continued for about 15 minutes, with seismographs registering 4.5 to 5.3 on the Richter scale.

SAN_FRANCISCO San Francisco Bay Area Perry Byerly University of California California

Highlands OKs Sewer Bond Issue in Harris County 1-B

In a Saturday election for Harris County Fresh Water Supply District 1-B, 100 of 145 qualified voters participated. The bond issue of 77000 to fund a Highlands sewage system passed 60 to 38 after two ballots were invalidated for misformatting. Election judge William Leonard and clerks Mrs. J W Gantry and Mrs. Milvid Coward oversaw the polling. Property evaluation sheets will be prepared by tax assessor collector L F Lesh, approved by district attorney Ernest Knipp and the attorney general before the bonds are offered for sale by the district board of directors.

Harris County Highlands Wiliam Leonard J.W. Gantry Milvid Coward Te Toi Tsevie L. F. Leseh Ernest Knipp Houston Attorney Generals Office District 1-B

Mrs A H Wotipka Wins Baytown Sun Grid Prize

Mrs A H Wotipka of 609 West Human topped Baytown Sun football contest with 17 correct picks including Gander Galena Park 27 to 0. Dudley Huckabee of 3104 Ohio tied for second with 17, but missed a score. Wotipka wins $12, Huckabee $8. Freeport-Beaumont game disqualified due to forfeit, not affecting winner.

A. H. Wotipka West Human Baytown Sun Dudley Huckabee Ohio Hurkabee

Crippling Bus Strike Looms For Houston

Houston bus drivers union Local 260 threatens a crippling strike as 4050 drivers reject a 10 cent hourly raise. Officials plan meetings to vote on job action Tuesday while demanding an 18 cent wage increase plus better holiday and vacation benefits.

Houston Itr Moniay

Ex Nazi Victory in Saar Wins German favour in poll

In Saarbrucken Monday a former Nazi trooper led a landslide victory claiming Germany’s hand in the plebiscite era. The French proposal was defeated two to one, triggering a fresh Franco German dispute as Heinrich Schneider, a former Nazi officer, resigned after the results became known.

Saar Saarbruscken Germany Sigboct European Unity Polity Giie Frances Heinrich Schneider

Royal romance saga nears verdict as Parliament weighs act

May speculation swirls over Princess Margaret's future with Peter Townsend as editors label the royal romance a soap opera. Parliament set to discuss the royal marriage act of 1778 amid mounting calls for an official statement on consent and potential legal changes.

Margaret Thkiny Peter Townsend Margaret Windsor Caste Royal Chapel Miet Queen Elizabeth Anthony E Nalace Dany Laborus Marcus Lipton Eden Margare

Negro Woman Killed In Collision In Baytown

A head on crash at Decker and Airhart in Baytown early Sunday killed Juanita Burton, 21?, of McNair. Nathaniel Shep herd, 24, driving on the wrong side, struck Daniel Henry, 36, of Route 2 Baytown. Henry is hospitalized in critical condition with chest injuries. Shepherd was charged with murder by auto and related counts. both injured were treated at San Jacinto hospital.

Decker Airhart Juanita Burton McNair Burton Baytown Taner Bob Howell Nathaniel Sheperd Daniel Henry Shepherd San Jacinto Hospital J. B. Motor Co

Trinity Names Rev McPhail Baytown Pastor Trustee

Trinity University in San Antonio announces the election of Rev Ewing McPhail pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Baytown to the board of trustees. He is one of four new trustees joining the 36 member board. Other new appointees include EB McFarlin of San Antonio via executive Horace E H Wilson of Amarillo and John P Watson of Albuquerque New Mexico.

Triity University San Anionto Ewing McPhail First Presbyterian Church of Baytown McPhail Synod of Texas, Presbyterian Church U.S.A EB. McFarin San Antonio Horace EH Wilson Amarillo John P. Watson Albuquerque New Mexico Henry Coffield Marfa Edwin Flaten Corpus Christi Joe H. Frost Ike Kampmann San Trinity Thes Christian Education University

Son Returns From Alaska For Father's Funeral

A serviceman travels home from Alaska to attend the funeral of his father T. Q. Neuman 61 retired Baytown Refinery employee. Neuman died Friday in Houston Veterans Hospital after years of ill health. Final services planned at Aneillac Baptist Church with Pace Stancil funeral home in charge. son Felix stationed in Alaska. Survived by widow two daughters four sisters three brothers and two granddaughters.

Alaska T. Q Pappy Neuman Baytown Veterans’ Hospital Houston Anahuac Baptist Church Aneillac Felix Neuman Pace~ Stancil Funeral Home of Liberty Sam Eastwood Melton Roberts

Diem Widens Victory in Referendum Sweep in Indo China

Saigon and surrounding areas report Premier Ngo Dinh Diem polled 99 percent of votes in a referendum that toppled Emperor Bao Dai. Partial provincial tallies indicate a landslide for Diem, though final tallies were not yet released. Quickies by Ken Reynolds.

Saigon Indo - China South Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem Inaigon Bao Dai Diem

First Real Norther Hits Baytown Monday

Cold front drives strong south to north winds of 25 to 35 mph across Panhandle South Plains and North Texas. Central Texas coastal areas report rain showers as Northeast winds hoist small craft warnings from Brownsville to Morgan City. Monday brings much colder, cloudy weather with visibility dropping to about one mile in Reese Field as dust reduces visibility across Wichita Falls Abilene Amarillo Mineral Wells and Midland.

Baytown Panhandle South Plains Texas Aves Brownsville Tex Morgan City Reese Wary Wichita Falls Abilene Amarillo Mineral Wells Midland

Second Firm Hikes Price On Newsprint

Abitibi Sales Co announces a five dollar per ton price increase for newsprint effective November 1, aligning with a similar move by St Lawrence Paper Co. of Canada. United States publishers protest, arguing profits are high and prices already up sharply from a decade ago.

New York Abitibi Sales Co., Ltd Toronto Canada Sl- Lawrence Abilisl Williams G. Chandler Scripps-Howard Supply Co Ines Abibl AGIGL St. Lawrence United States

Grand Jury Indicts 39 For Using Drugs

Harris county grand jury indicted 39 people described as known narcotics addicts under a new state law making narcotics addiction a felony. The indictments follow mass raids that rolled up 52 suspects ten days earlier, with up to three year terms possible. Seven were not charged by the panel, others were arrested in the raids. One defendant freed last week and another sent to hospital after last week’s arrest.

Houston Harris County

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Gander REL Licket Stallworth Seta Alands Baytown Offici Contatterth Rogers University of Houston Ken Ike Fitzsimons Ampital Satianely Fisenhower John Eller Lodge Humble Texas “Pictures Els Deme Ming Ely Police Auxiliary P. S Bratton Sheldon Uve Coady Earthman Horney Frisco Washington Europe Atanday Frank Sinatra United Artista Corporation Mollywood Kent Productions, Inc Robert F. Blumore United Artista E .International Highlands Oks Holiman Trinity Names Rev. McPhail Baytown Pastor University Trustee Quickies Ken Reynolds
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