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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1954

Page

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Wolrich sale supports St Joseph building fund in Baytown

Local sale at St Joseph school cafeteria proceeds benefit the building fund. New Baytown resident H R Rosenberg, a chemical engineer with Baytown Refinery, will attend. he earned BS MS from Texas and PhD from Delaware. Also details about Scout Camp Aranna work day starting 8 am with coffee and doughnuts. Suggestions sought for downtown hitchin post for Baytown Fair rodeo ponies. contact Joe Ware at the telephone company office.

Kelach Wolrich OR. H. BE. von Rosenberg Baytown Joh Rosenberg University of ‘Texas University’ of Delaware Town Street Sith Aranna Hitchin’ Post Baytown Fair Joe Ware

Pope Pius XI audience noted. no alarm despite stomach trouble

In Castel Gandolfo Pius XI canceled breakfast but specialists see no reason for serious alarm after a stomach ailment that kept him bedridden last winter. Dr Paul Nishangy had attended the pontiff recently, and officials indicated improvement remains likely.

Castel Gandolfo Italy Pius XI Brislay de Pie Valloan Sottrees Paul Nishangy Seriong

Baytown Auto Firm Burglary Report Details Theft

A Baytown auto parts firm was burgled when a thief stole a $7.50 battery from Creel's Auto Parts on Goully Main in Highlands. The burglary was discovered at dawn when employees arrived. Deputies A Brown and J C Bickerstate investigated the scene.

Creel Goully Main Highlands Shout &§ Am A Brown J. C Bickerstate

Around Town Oddball Notes From A Quirky Day

In a string of small town vignettes Mrs Hattie Farmer and Mrs Harriet Fridges console each other as they await Jimmy Farmers tonsil shaving. Constable Jack Bussey shows signs of wear after moving upstairs while Bob Beverly swoops into a crowded parking spot. Lavetta Bradley vows not to bring all kids to town at once again as Vic Northeute breakfasts and reviews a big game. Mrs A R Booth helps Mrs D F Hicckerson read scarveboard information. Bertie Smith rises school days while absent, Tait Koneeny feels unwell, Stevie Underwood wheels a dog around, Bill Wilson returns to Sun offices after a long absence. Martha Lilly relishes summer while others seem "fally" 52. Allen Ray Hines chats about friend Toe.

Hattie Farmer Harriet Jimmy Farmer Laverne Fuller Jack Bussey Bob Beverly Lavetta Bradley Vic Northeute A. R. Booth D. F. Hicckerson Bertie Smith Tait Koneeny Stevie Underwood Bill Wilson Martha Lilly Allen Ray Hines Toe

Ganders Edge Redskins In See-Saw 14 13 Clash

Lee escapes with a 14 13 win over the Lamar Redskins in a seesaw battle. Don Walker's injured ankle held up as he kicked the deciding extra point in the final quarter. Wotipka stars on defense while Lee and Lamar traded scores, momentum shifting throughout.

Gander Don Walker Lee Tivice Lamar Redskins Arha Avere Lamar Walker Indians Lamer J. W. Gammel Bobby Stillwell Walt Fondren Baytown Dan Stallworth Ganders Donnie Hullui Leo “Watty-Pie" Wotipka

McCarthy and Truman Step Back From Campaign Battle

Washington reports two long standing political foes former President Truman and Senator Joseph R McCarthy will be less active in the fall campaign for control of Congress Truman plans one speech before November 2 in Kalts City while McCarthy will forego active campaigning to resume his Communist investigations He will still deliver three speeches and appear on radio and television Democratic and Republican efforts intensify as Indiana hosts the party rally Stevenson and Nixon are featured leaders with Mitchell voicing concerns over overconfidence after a Maine gubernatorial victory.

Washington Truman Joseph R. McCarthy Sith Congress Democrats National Stephen A. Mitchel Kaltssts City McCarthy Congress GOP Indianapolis Adlai E. Stevenson Mitchell Thdianapolisland Richard ‘M. Nixon Midwest Lipsurge Maine

Russia reports new series of atomic blasts

Moscow reports a Tass dispatch in Tzvestia announcing a new series of successful Soviet atomic tests. The tests aimed to study explosion effects for defense against atomic attack and were described as part of ongoing scientific research. No White House or AEC comment was provided.

Russia Moscow Soviet Union Tass Tzvestia Sovet Union White House US Atomic Energy Commission State of Defense Deparenc AEC Laws J. Strauss

City Sewage Plant Nears Completion

City sewerage project on Main Street about 90 percent finished with a 240000 dollar budget. The plant on Goose Creek will serve 12000 people in West Baytown and start operating soon. Water line on Missouri Street due next week. storm sewer and other projects nearing completion under city manager C D Middleton.

C.D. Middleton Goose Creek West Baytown Middleton Missouri Street Minnesota Colorado Street Ollahona Street

Adlai Stevenson Lacked Heart for High Price Supports

NORFOLK Nebraska September 47 UP Agriculture Secretary Ezra T Benson says Adlai Stevenson would like to lead the Democratic fight against the administration s flexible farm price supports but hasn t got the heart He said Democratic strategy tied the party to high rigid price supports while Republicans backed the Benson Legible Support program but Stevenson lacked enthusiasm for a rigid price support plan.

Norfolk Nek Agriculture Ezra T. Benson Adlai Stevenson Benson Gov

Air Force Denies Bomber in Trouble

FORT WORTH Sept 17 UP A Carswell Air Force Base spokesman said a B 36 intercontinental bomber flying at a low altitude over southeastern Michigan Thursday night never went below 2500 feet and was never in trouble. Maj Robert F Spence said the bomber was on a routine navigation mission from Rapid City SD to Carswell AFB and had been ordered to orbit until clearance was received from Detroit.

Fort Worth Carswell Air Force Base Michigan Robert F. Spence Rapid City 5.D Carswell Detroit Spence

Brigadiers Shine in First 1954 Show Like Season Vets

Wanda Jones reports Lee Brigadiers opened the 1954 season with halftime routines rivaling Cotton Bowl caliber. Charlene Russell and Marian Williams led drills with Shirley Hal and Darla Mallory as lieutenants, while twirlers Leona Lauderdale and others performed precise formations and drum major Carolyn Ryals debuted with the band.

Wanda Jones Charlene Russel Marian Willams Shirley Hal Darla Mallory Leona Lauderdale Ann Cummings Dee Anne Jack Billie Dell Tribe Joanne Holladay Percy Glaw Beatries Stewart Beverly Brasher Carolyn Ryals Robert E. Lee Norine Wiliams Marcia White Betty Pryor Martha Pylate Maylene Practorilg Margaret Craig Bricadlers

AFL Head Urges Unemployment Action

AFL President George Meany called for immediate government steps to halt rising unemployment amid warnings of a national financial catastrophe. He accused the Eisenhower administration of concealing the true jobless threat by manipulating financial facts and figures stating a projected $6 billion loss in salaries this year versus an $8 billion gain needed to sustain the economy.

Los Angeles Upu American Federation of Labor George Meany Eisenhower

Dulles Reaches West German Rearmament Pact

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles seals agreement with Bonn on rapid German rearmament under NATO. He then flies to London to brief Prime Minister Churchill and Foreign Secretary Eden, seeking a coordinated Western defense plan and eventual Paris talks, with a first conference likely September 27 among nine nations including the United States Britain France and Canada.

Wilhur Landrey London U. 5 John Foster Dulleg Lando Great Britain Dulles Bonn Konrad Republic of Germany North Atlantic Manila Southeast Asia Paris Pierre Mendes- France Felty Diplomtagy Eden Cermany NATO Britain Winston Churchill New Downing Street Churchill U. Fordin Europe Assembly European Defense Community West Europe Ganling West Germany Churchi Wien House of Commons Free Europe Brussels Pael Mendes-Prance United States France Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg West Cormiaby Maly Canada

Skyscraper builders start underground towers in Manhattan

The article describes New York City skyscrapers rising from solid rock with steel and concrete legs, citing a building boom since the Empire State era. Plans include the Sovony Vacuum building on Third Avenue at 42nd Street, a 42-story project costing about 1 million per story, and a Grand Central terminal tower proposed by Robert A. Young featuring a glass enclosed elevator to a platform 1,600 feet high, funded by the railroad's earnings hopes.

Robert Zimmerman New York Sept Manhattan Baillein Yrock Foundation Empire State Building Chivairr Rockefeller Center Senate Park Avenue Sovony Vacum Third Avenue Grand Center Terminal Robert A. Young Empire State Younes New York Central Railroad Grand Central Iy Nature

Oak Addition Woman Dies Of Stab Wounds In Dispute

Pauline Harris 25 died after being stabbed in the chest by a woman during a dispute over a man’s conversation at the Estelle Six nightclub on Oak Street. The weapon was a Bowie knife. Harris died from internal bleeding and shock. Investigators planned to file charges in Judge Calder Ewing’s court in LaPointe.

Oak Addition Pauline Harris Oak Street Cals Addition Calder Ewing la Poyte Justin of the Peace Rose Zierlein Jim McKinney Meinney Atah Snyone Ewing

Friday Night High School Football Matchups Preview

Vere opens the slate with Deer Park facing Spring Branch Clyude Murray while Crosby meets Barbers Wilt Warren Falwards. Jimmi Varisty takes on Lamare-Ross Hoyt and death by own action Squad clashes With Toft Davies Ceril Morse. La Porte visits Wharton Fred Wartman for a weeknight showcase.

Eight Missing Persons May Delay Inquiry

A chaotic report details an inquiry into eight missing persons in May tied to a runoff primary. It notes handwriting inconsistencies on affidavits, mislaid poll receipts, and affidavits from voters claiming non participation. Houston figures and district attorney Werlein are mentioned in a tense political backdrop.

Derm Baytown Wedléin Barratt Ralph Gore Allan Shivers the. Com Crosby Bersins Tistobut Sigma W. Gail Reaves Houston Oklahoma Werlein

Red Feather Speaker Slate Announced by Baytown Group

Baytown's Red Feather speakers slate announced by United Drive general chair Mann Herbart Molex. The lineup includes Dr A A Drueger Al Mastowcx and Rev Leone Mathis with Jan Murray planned as speaker. Civic and veteran groups church brotherhoods and services will host visits to gather firsthand welfare information.

Baytown A. A. Drueger al Mastowlcx Leone Mathis Herbart H. Molex United Drive Apeakura Jan Murraiy

Truman Off Vote Trail near Kansas City

Dr. Waltage Graham said former President Harry S. Truman is in the recuperative stage after recent illness and should avoid taxing his strength. He noted Truman wishes to participate in the campaign but should limit strenuous appearances to protect vitality and health.

Kansas City Waltage Graham Harry Graham Truman White House

Baytown Roping Club Names Directors for Rodeo Plans

A Baytown Roping Club board of directors convenes at 7 30 p m Monday to outline plans for October Baytown Fair Rodeo participation. Weber-Greer named secretary. Directors listed include G F Kimmey Darrell Nickerson J A Gentry M C Rushing AF Parker Th D Causey R Latlin and Lawrence Blackman.

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