Humble Thrift Plan Receives 6.5 Million Boost
Humble Refining Co and Humble Pipe Line Co announced an added contribution of about 6.5 million to the Humble Annuity and Thrift plan. About 18,800 participants, roughly 98 percent of those eligible, will share in the extra funds in addition to regular company contributions for the year. The plan, effective January 1, 1936, remains a key part of employee relations and will include retirees and those on extended military leave during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumble. OW Ani Refining’ Co
Humble, Pipe, Line Co
Frida
Cheift
Sssi
Mumble
Air Rescue Unit Set Up for Baytown Area
Baytown Civil Air Patrol launches an air rescue unit to aid fishermen and hunters along the Texas coast. Capt C A Behymer said planes will search for overdue people and assist in locating those in trouble, with CAP working with Baytown Emergency Corps and Ellington Air Rescue wait. Signaling methods include fire, smoke, red flags, and waving garments to mark a location for immediate rescue.
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Baytown
Civil Air Patio
Bay Shore
C. A. Behymer
Gap
Behymer
CAP
Baytown Emergency Corps
Ellington Air Rescue
Texas
Capt
Brire
SUN SPOTS Asks Transfer
TENNESSE, GAS Transmission Co. has filed petitions in federal district court asking to transfer the county's injunction suit against the company to a federal court. The petition argues the Waring County land law is an undue burden of interstate commerce.
Arouita Town Date Hints At Shirley Farmer Event
The text hints at a special date for Shirley Farmer in Arouita Town. Wichita Falls is described as lonely for Harold and Mare Lena Stowrs, with Marie and Wayna McChirg excited about a Wert Visitor. An all white friendly young ag hag is reported at Paint Bar. Residents say a pup is lost and seek information. Mitchell McDonald struggles with glasses at 16 Sool. Norman Williams on Mast Trepublic and Kast ips street reports two new dresses, from a Navasota shop, dry cleaned. Williams offers reward 4284 for return of the dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Farmer
Wichita Falls
Harold
Marelena
Marie
Wayna
McChirg
Paint Bar
Hascollar
Mitchell McDonald
Mitchell Oat
Tre
Vornan Williams
Wast Witife
Man Plunges From Tree Injures Head In Fall
Dale Davis 45 of 201 Tong Drive is in critical condition after falling about 28 feet from a pecan tree while threshing at his aunt’s home in All-Dnisetta. His wife said the limb snapped and he landed head first, briefly unconscious, later taken by ambulance to Baytown with suspected broken pelvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Davis
Tong Drive
Sundaeinta Mersoris
Davly
Aall- Dnisetta
Baytown
Dayton
Mars
Davis
Gasoline Theft Suspect Nabbed at Gulf Docks
Deputy Brown said two Wade Bordeux McNair residents suspected in a gas theft at the Gull Docks on Evergreen Bay were surprised by a Gulf Production Co. pumper. One was arrested at his home on Thursday night, the other left town with his family after the chase and gunfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gull
Evergreen Bay
Aven
Alm. Brown
Wade Bordeux McNair
PLD
Brown
Gulf Docks
REL Band Calls On Lady Luck For Four-Leaf Clover Halftime
The REL Band at Pasadena Field will form a four leaf clover at halftime aided by the Robert E. Lee band. Drum major Marlene Praetor ius leads 105 Brigadiers with lieutenants and whistlers in a routine featuring interlocking circles. Bugle melodies include Yanks on Parade Dougi Boy and The Halftime show includes the large Pasadena band and its dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REL
Lady Luck
Robert E.lee
Pasadena
Marlene Praetorius
Rose Marie Smith
Judy Lively
Margaret Craig
Naida Bond
Catherin Prince
Rosa Gonzales
Margot Dunkerly
Billie “Dell Tribe
Beatrice Stewart
Beverly Brasher
Janette Savage
Corps
Dougi Boy
Rock Ottes
Fund Raised For Stricken Family After Drowning Tragedy
Three boys aged 12 and 10 and their father Alfred Smith Sr. died when their boat sank in rough waters in the ship channel. Rescue workers notified when winds rose and waves swamped their craft. Bodies were taken to Allison Funeral Home in Dayton for arrangements. A relief fund formed for Mrs. Smith and nine children with donations already arriving. employer Life Insurance had not covered the family. The Baytown Sun received an anonymous donation. contributors may send funds to the Liberty newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Smith Sr
Victor
Dorsey
Smith
Baytown Sun
Fundiday
Liberty Newspaper
Texas Cities Share Common Problems Reported by Middleton
Middleton of Baytown led a delegation to Brownsville for the Texas League of Municipalities convention. The three day meeting drew 1,600 participants, with focus on city issues including water as a common concern. Baytown delegation members included Rufus Berageron Milton L Campbell CC Redd and George Chandler. Ed Morris of West University Place was elected league vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Baytown
Darwin Middleton
Texas League of Municipalities
Brownsville
League
Middleton
Rufus Ber Ageron
Milton L. Campbell
Redd
George Chandler
Midleton
Harris ‘County
Harris
Ed Morris
West University Place
Ashbel Smith
Hach
J. L. Clements
Bad's Club
Vernon ¥. Wright
Lown
Aranna Watson
Grea
Girl Scouts
Dad's Club
Irl
British Lawmaker Follows Wilburn to Houston Reception
Theo Wilburn of Baytown, director of the Houston Farm and Ranch Club, will join a Special Reception committee to welcome William Fletcher Vane, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, during a 7:30 p.m. banquet at the Prudential building. Vane, visiting the United States on an agricultural and forestry speaking tour, will be greeted at Houston Municipal Airport and escorted to the Fort of Houston for a channel trip to the San Jacinto Battlegrounds. Prominent Texas cattle and agricultural groups will attend alongside Ly Jan Stone, NJ. Reservations go to Hazel Clark at the Houston Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Wilburn
Baytown
Houston Farm and Ranch Club
William MM. Fletcher Vane
Houston
Horitor
Prudential
Fletche Vane
United States
Hutton
Ne Forest
Penrith
Westmorland
England
Tary
Houston ‘Municipal
Fort of Houston
San Jacinto Battlegrounds
Texas
Ly Jan Stone
Houston Farm, and Ranch, Club
Hazel Clark
Houston Chamber of Commerce
Commerce Building
Bays Heads Kiwanians at Baytown Club
George Bays acting process superintendent at Baytown Refinery is the new Baytown Kiwanis president after a secret ballot Thursday. He succeeds Robert T. Van Deventer. New officers include Sam Alford first vice president Bruce Ramsey second vice president and Robert Kerr treasurer. Four new directors were added Bill Wilhelm M C Rushing Herbert W Herbert and W G Wilson. John Keder led the Apple Sales campaign reporting 554 boxes sold Ed Vaughtie the lead salesman with PL boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bays
Baytown
Bayow Kiwanis Club
Bays
Rober T. van Deventer
Sam Alford
Bruce Romsey
Robert Kerr
Bill Wilhelm
M. C. Rushing
Herbert W. Herbert
W. G. Wilson
John
Firemen Organize Cemetery Cleanup Drive
La Porte volunteers, led by the Volunteer Fire Department under Dennis Dunham, plan a 9 a m Sunday cleanup of the cemetery grounds. Dunham urges La Porte residents to join and help with the effort.
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la Porte’s
Dennis Dunham
la Porte
Dunham
Eisenhower Moves Toward Movie Outings At Hospital
President Eisenhower progresses in recovery after a September heart attack and may visit a movie at Fitzsimons Army Hospital on the eighth floor, pushed in a wheelchair to a small auditorium. In London a Baydand church publication urges prayers for Princess Margaret amid heartbreak and indecision over Peter Townsend. In Paris the French government survives a no confidence vote by 251 to 250, averting a broader crisis.
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Denver - IP
Eisenhower
Tom Mix
William &. Hare
Hopalong Cassidy
Fitzsimons Army Hospital
London
Margaret
Peter Townsend
Paris
Francn
Saturday Victory Goal of United Fund Drive Chiefs
United Fund headquarters at Morrison Furniture Co will be open all day Saturday to receive late reports from team captains and solicitors. W J Strickler, general chairman, hopes to conclude the drive this week if Saturday reports push past 121025. Friday total was 98600.51, leaving 32425 short of the goal. Strickler says large gifts may still come and urges volunteers to finish. Other EH award winners include teachers and Bay town Refinery pipe department workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund
Morrison Furniture Co
W. J. Strickler
Strickler
San Jacinto
Baytown
City Council to hear oil drilling permit request
City secretary Mrs Edna Oliver said seven requests for oil drilling permits have been filed as the council meets in Lamar Court Lot 3 Block 2. Brown will represent the drilling firm if granted. The meeting Tuesday Nov 1 will also open bids on new vehicles with no other items on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Oliver
Lamar Court
Brown
Comneil
Oliver Satiak
Pasadena Baytown tilt tops Texas grid clash in showdown
In Pasadena at Eagle Stadium the Baytown Ganders vs Pasadena battle shapes as Texas schoolboy football’s game of the year. Ganders possess top defensive record and a potent offense led by Donald Walker and center Rury Ryan, while Pasadena counters with Schlemmer and a deep backfield. The clash promises a hard-hitting cross-channel rivalry with district implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Murray
Sun
Pasadena
Henke
Eagle Stadium
Texas
Baytown
Ena
Nerhans
Lees
Robert .E. Lee
Bert Coan
South Texas
Larry May
Soph
Bill Newcomb
Charles
Schlemmer
Rury Ryan
Don Hanson
David Sadie
Bedenvaugh
Sam ‘Casta
Robert BE. Lee
Dan Stallworth
Ganders
Jose
Eagles
Phillips
Donald Walker
Walker
Robert EB. Lee
Tommy Lochridges
Game Time Weather Ahead of Baytown Pasadena Match
Unsettled conditions with gusty winds and possible showers expected for the Baytown Pasadena game. A cool front was moving in, with temperatures likely dropping 15 to 20 degrees statewide. Baytown stood at 78 F at 11 am Friday after a 70 F low day with a 83 F high. Small craft warnings issued from Brownsville to Morgan City for southerly 12-22 mph winds shifting to 20-30 mph northerly late in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Brownsville
Morgan City
New Orleans
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Humble
Talley Motor Co
Huffman Parent-Teacher Association
Pam
Aggies
Paul Holladay
William J. Ruez UL
Rex T
Powell
Texas A and M
A and M
Delmer P. Anderson
Paith Temple
Phlce
Arouita Town
Timothy Tetzkus
Pittsburgh
Eagles Ganders Na
Max Bedenbaugh
Milton Merka
Bon Hansen
Larry Shanks
Gary Nickee
Corky Grube
Richard Ryan
Bill Lavighlin
Philip Wright
Cleo ,Proctor
David Sadler
Ronnie Harlan
Sam
Casteneda
Cameron
Gates
C.B. Milton
Merka
Andy Wells
R.C
Earl Odem
Din Russell
Anton Smajsirla
Don St. Clair
Claude Pace
Callanette Ne “Corley
Chamabers
Bays Heads
Kiwanians
House
U.S. Navy
Earl J. Morgan
Washington
Navy
McDonnell
Internationall
United Fund Drive Chiefs
City Council Agenda
Murray
Deer Park
East Bernard
W. A. Penny
Alvin
la Parke
Barbers Hill
Warren
Crosby
Kountze
Sour Leke
East Chambers
Robert E. Lee
Warren Edwards
Don McLeod G. O, Dusek
Murdolph Walker
Clyde Murray
John Chandler
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