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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1954

Page

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Humble Oil Donates 17500 to Baytown Red Feather Drive

Humble Oil and Refining Co presented a 17500 check to Maurice F. Jennings chairing the plant division. Gordon L. Fartied turned over the gift to Red Feather head. The plant gift boosts today's Red Feather total to 121178. Downtown unit Herbert V. Herbert 1 B reports 106 percent in area north of Texas Avenue. Local firms Leatherwood’s Humble Service Station Bell’s Package Stores O’Brien’s Grocery Matherne’s Fulkerson Plumbing Ranch Hose Nelson Sporting Goods Grandpa Watch Shop join 100 percent list. Thermal Poly Plant adds another 100 percent contributor.

Gordon L. Fartied Red Feather Division Humble Red Feather Herbert V. Herbert Team 1-B Texas Avenue Main Jones Streets Leatherwood Bell's O'Brien's Grocery Matherne’s Fulkerson Plumbing Co Ranch Hose Nelson Sporting Goods Grandpa Watch Shop Thermal Poly

Weekend gospel meetings planned by local church

The Primitive Baptist church schedules a weekend of gospel meetings starting Friday at 7 pm with Elder Robert Moore and Elder S. 5. Host from Fort Worth preaching. Singing led by B. H. Handley of Arlington and J. B. Burny of Liberty. Morning services at 10 20, lunch served Saturday and Sunday. Mardi Gras parade of dolls at the Ash hel Smith Parent-Teacher carnival Saturday at 3 pm, organized by Mrs. Carl Larsen. DeMolays and mothers invited to a hotdog supper at 1406 Fast. Texas, Saturday 7 pm.

Rau OS Robert Moore Fort Worth B. H. Handley Ariington J. B. Burny Liberty Wow Hall Ashhel Smith Parent-Teacher Association Carl Larsen Demolays Mothers of DeMolays Mothers Club Leslie Wilburn Texas

Around Town Highlights and Local Birthdays

Mrs. Wilma Moffitt returns home after five months in hospital, joined by Deborah foyer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D Lotis. Judy Moran celebrates sixteenth birthday. Ida Stevens shines on stage. Crescent city notes cover many residents with travel plans and social events including a Baytown premiere and visits to Houston.

Wilma Moffitt Baytown Jane Olson Houston Joyce Lannon Billie Laughlin Gladys Talley Lou McFarland Martha Lilly Dick Carroll Nadine Jimmerson Ross ‘Ucky" Mrowers Austin

Baytown Adopts Shorter Loading Zone Limits

Baytown City Council cut loading zone time from 90 to 16 minutes and set rules for trucks and pickup vehicles with fines up to 200 dollars for violators. Enforcement to be strict, and exemptions allow longer stays for loading or unloading. Also awarded jail prisoner meals contract and police uniforms contract while refunding some campus parking fines.

Baytown Coneil Citimens Milton Campbell W. RK Montgomery Nu-Gulf Cafe Main Ced Nu-Gulf Victory Cafe Frenchy Broussard

Ganders Face Eagles in Friday Night Showdown at Memorial Stadium

Pasadena High School hosts the Ganders in a must win District 8-44 battle against rival Lee, with 27 lettermen returning and key players Vinvent and Dooley nursing injuries. The outcome could decide the district championship as both teams seek momentum after earlier setbacks.

Ross Hoyt Sun Golden Tors Galveston Robert EB Lee Eagles Pasadena Memorial Stadium Weldon Stony” Phillips Joe Don’ Vincent Eagle-Tor Phillips

British Envoys To USSR Recalled After Party Brawl

London says two junior embassy staff in Moscow were recalled after a brawl involving Russian police at a party. The incident occurred as Clement Attlee led a Socialist delegation toward Red China. No protests were exchanged. five embassy members were affected.

London Foreign Office Moscow London Daily Telegraph Labor Party Clement Attlee Russia Red China Telegraph Betty Jane Soemmerlate Frances Stiff William Hayter

Lee Marchers Anxious To Try Try Again

Football halftime show prep faces rain delay as Lee High bands rehearse a Mississippi river boat drill. Students and officers named include Carolyn Ryals drum major Norine Williams Edwin Mason Betty Marie Wilson Allen Lane Regina Gonzales Carol Laud Ruby Dell Weikel Marcia White Joyce Heintschel Sherrell Davis Charlene Russell Marian Williams. Pasadena High band also to perform at halftime.

Robert E. Lee Lee Balleigh Galveston J. C. Burkett Pasadena Eaglefort P.dena Carolyn Ryals Norine Williams Edwin Mason Betty Marie Wilson Allen Lane Regina Gonzales Carol Laud Ruby Dell Weikel Marcia White Leo Buglers Culver Bettye Jo White Joyce Heintschel Sherrell Davis Charlene Russell Marian William Persorm

Adlai Aids His Party In Gotham Vote Fight

Adlai E Stevenson campaign swing in New York aims to help Democrats end 12-year Republican rule. He stops in garment district Harlem and Nassau and Westchester with rallies and a major evening address. Stevenson accuses Republicans of smut and slander tied to Nixon and Dewey while Eisenhower’s record on the GOP Congress looms.

Adlai Gotham New York Adlai E. Stevenson New Jersey Averell Harriman Stevenson Garment District Nassau County Long Island Westchester County Harlem New York County Richard Nixon Thomas J8. Dewey Eisenhower Congress United States

Ike Barnstorms Four States for GOP Victory

President Eisenhower barnstorms Cleveland Detroit Wilmington to rally GOP support in four key states with Senate contests. He warns of a split government and argues a Republican Congress is needed to keep the nation on the path of peace and prosperity and to prevent political feuds and inefficiency. The trip follows a nationally televised appeal urging voters to back Republican candidates next Tuesday.

John L. Cutter Washington Eisenhower Fle Rampaian Congress Cleveland Detroit Peat Wilmington Del

Medical study maps multiple agents behind common cold

Bethesda researchers report no single cause for the common cold. Dr. Robert Huebner of the Microbiological Institute notes several viral and bacterial agents may produce cold symptoms. Collaborative work with Johns Hopkins aims to isolate cold producing agents and replicate results in tissue cultures and volunteers.

Edith Kermit Koos Noumena Huebner's Department National Mealth Institute Huebner Thomas Ward Johns Mopking University Baltimore Hinebner John Waders Harvard University Sneders

Baytown Expands Pay Flight Training For Air Reservists

Baytown area expands training with a second pay flight underway this week. Major Harold A. Haalaeyer commands the administrative flight with Captain Robert P. Kelley as instructor. Training options include specialized administration and flight operation classes with pay ranging from about 42 to 80 dollars per quarter depending on rank. Reservists may attend at Baytown Chamber of Commerce or Tower Restaurant venues on specified Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Captain Taups, Baytown Air Reserve recruiting officer, invites eligible reservists to enroll and provides contact details.

Baytown Maytown Light Harold A. Haalaeyer Highland Robert P. Kelley Baytown Chamber of Commerce Air Force Chamber Tower Stanford Sr. Toupa Air Reserve

Brando Engaged To Fisherman's Daughter In France

In Bandol France a fisherman announces his daughter Josianne Berenger has become engaged to film star Marlon Brando. The Berenger family confirms the betrothal and notes Brando has spent days touring the area with Josianne in the village, while villagers watch with interest.

Brando Woos Mademeselle Bandol France Marlon Brando Paul Herenger Jonal Paul Berenger Josianne Marlon Brande Josiane United Press Papa Herenger Woold Iagers Marseile Toulon Tos Berenger

Jilted Suitor Blames Note From Billy Graham

London Ontario reports John Wrench, 32, charged after a note from evangelist Billy Graham’s organization allegedly influenced his actions toward Joan Winmill Jr. during a salvation tour in Croneh. Wrench contends the fetter was not finally enough for his target near the British netreas.

London John Wrench Billy Graham Creneh Joan Winmill, Jr Graham

New Front Edges Southward As Mercury Drops

Arctic air grips North Texas as temperatures fall with forecasts of continued cold, clear skies. Friday night low expected near 45 in the Bayshore area while a line from Tyler to the Pecos Valley tracks the cold front southward. In Washington, Judge Ketts finds Claire Powell guilty of criminal contempt of court and sentences her to eleven years in prison.

Texas Tyler Austin Pecos Washington UT Federal Junze Dickenson Ketts Claire Powell Powell Federa

City terminates contractor on Market Street project

Baytown officials notified M. B. Wraed Company of Houston that the contract for the Market Street project had been terminated. City Attorney George Chandler said the city had the legal right to act and could complete the work through the bonding firm Insurance Company of Texas. Dallas bond firm indicated it would assume completion of the project, with the contractor responsible for financing and payroll until termination, following the Ward Company’s financial difficulties and failure to meet obligations.

Baytown George Chandler Tractor M. B. Wraed Company Houston City ‘Council Chandler Insurance Company of ‘Texas Dallas Ropwere Lowell Lammers

Organizations Urged To Renew CAPC Membership

Baytown CAPC urges member groups to renew, list reps, and send names to Mrs Babe Badplay Bayshore Ave Brownwood. About 18 organizations currently in good standing, with several yet to renew. City and citizens back the Cleaner Air Week, ended Saturday, and council voted $774 to support county air and water efforts.

Boytown Cooperative Ale Wyas Babe Badplay Goerelly-Treeaa Bayshore Arve Brownwood Boyd Hill Baytown QCAPC Baytown Business and Professional Women Pilot Club American Association of University Women Kiwanis Rotary Humble Wooleyns Federation Friendly Acres Home Demonatration Lab Wonster Garden Clrh Baytown Garden Club Jaycess Baytown Education Association Britton Craveny Civic CAPC

Weather Bureau small craft warnings issued nationwide

The Weather Bureau ordered small craft warnings from Brownsville Texas to St Marks Florida effective at daybreak Friday. Winds are forecast variable mainly northerly 12 to 18 mph, rising to 25 to 30 mph late Friday and Friday night. Quickies by Ben Reynolds.

New Orleans Weather Bureau Brownsville Tex St. Marks Fla

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Humble Oil United Fund Humble Oil and Refining Co Maurice F. Jennings Ment Bell Uniform and Cap Company of Tae College Lee College Ganders Lee Winda Soma Vincent Gaunders Sive Bob Dooley Bob Dan Stallworth Nick Listin Leo Ganders Ussr LEE Pasadena Postlayer Bill Stolhandske Gerald Craw Dave Wallace Gale Watkins Doyle Mitchell Jonah Boyd Guinn Baker George Kramer von Evans Louis. Gergle Ronnie Harlan Jacky Effiott Onnie Elms Charles Tobey Doi Walker C. Schlemmer Nick Listi Doe Jinkins Wayne Hollister Zellard Brooks Glenn Watson Jack Gregory Ike GOP Maj Robert W Daves Qapt Foun Kadar Mij, Daves Poort Army Kydar Beylawh Texas National Guard Aut Federal Inspectian Rogers Medicos Tin Sun Thaytone Cis Ford Bragdeau Benrengar Jnsiang Wis Billy Mercury Bulletin Ben Reynolds
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