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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1949

Page

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Circus Comes to Town In Crowley One Day Show

Circus headed by Clyde Beatty arrives in Crowley for a single day engagement with 287 performers. Acts include elephants, tigers, Rita Vevarre aerials, Dorothey Herbert horsewoman, The De Wayne Troupe and an aerial ballet. Sideshow features human oddities and a menagerie.

Clyde Beatty Jeto Southern- Pacific Temes Rixwoth Oate Texas Crowley Beatty Baytown Treiner Evers Will Abbott Antrael Treiner Hart Miss Herbert Claud Ana

Baytown Scouts to Get Awards Ceremony Details

Baytown scouts will receive more than a dozen awards in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony at the Hast ams Court of Honon. C. Jackson is in charge of the ceremonies. Awards include two Peren awards, three Star, four First EBRd merit badges. Boss and Goope are among those receiving honors. Gene and Wie have reserved seating. Nolan and Soy are mentioned in transit notes. R Dickey, in Cleveland this weekend, is honored by the American PRO of Hospital Administrators, with Rev. P. W. Fenecte slated to speak at morning events. officials note timepieces and daily routines.

Baytown Bay i Hastams Court Honon Baytown C. Jackson Ier Wil Simmy Tan Theo Bame R Dickey Cleveland Ptbring P. W. Fenefiecta

Chile Denounces Soviet Peace Offer at UN

Chile, the first Western nation to react from the UN floor, derided Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky’s five power peace proposal as profoundly ironic. Chilean delegate Herman Santa Cruz accused Moscow of preaching peace while backing aggression against Yugoslavia and seeking a subservient government. American and British observers echoed dismissal of the Russian bid as propaganda gestures.

Flushing Chile United Nations Russia Andrei Y. Vishinsky Poland Herman Santa Cruz General Assembly Soviet Union Yugoslavia China Yuian Wishingly Waren RK Austin U.S. Sanaa Bia Tuges Via Belgrade Security Council San Francisco Naifon Chiiz

Old Treasure Ship Found Silver From Sunken Galleon

Underwater expert Arthur McKee and team recovered silver ingots from a 15th to 16th century Spanish galley wreck off Plantation Key near Key West. The ingots weighed 4, 70 and 50 pounds, with cannon remains nearby. Smithsonian authentication cited for one piece. Authorities plan to promote the site as a tourist attraction with ongoing exploration.

Plantation Key Key Large Charles 30 Brookfield The Audubon Society Smithsonian Institute Washington Panama Plantation Hey Brookfield Charles G. Woodburs National Park Association McKee Philip IV Spain Phillip IV Homestead Jead

New Doctor Readies Health Job Decision

Dr. Lyman W. Crossman, agreed to take the post of city health officer, will likely announce his decision this afternoon. City Manager C D Middleton said Crossman was asked to fill the vacancy after Dr Tem Revitte’s departure following a disagreement with the council.

Lyman W. Crossman Itis C.D. Middleton Joleton Crosse Board of Health

Drainage Ditch Cleared Along Highway 146

A county crew cleared a drainage ditch from Highway 146 to Tri City Beach today and began parallel ditch work along the road. George Scott of maintenance described flood waters from South Main Street to Cedar Bayou as part of the project’s next phase and completion.

Highway 146 Tri-City Beach George Scott Werflow Main Street Cedar Bayou Laci

Community Chest Drive Steps Up Tempo in Baytown

The Baytown Community Chest campaign accelerates as captains form soliciting teams and arrange payroll deduction pledges. J S Peacock earns an oscar for assembling his city employee team, while Robert Gillette leads the northwest Goose Creek effort and reports $925 pledged from six firms. Team members include city office staff, police, sewer, water, and fire departments personnel.

Arecmak J. &. Rutter J. S.peacock City of Baytown Robert Gillete Old Goose Creek Gillette Peacock

Houston Gets 5 Million Steel Plant

Houston announces a 9 million dollar welded steel pipe plant by the A. Smith Corporation of Texas and Sheffield Steel Corporation of Houston. The Green's Bayou site on Industrial Road will add about 2500 jobs with construction starting now and full operation expected next summer. The plant will produce welded pipe for gas and oil transmission lines and oil well casings in 40 foot lengths.

Houston A. ©. Smith Corporation of Texas W. C. Heath Sheffield Steel Corporation of Smith Corporation Milwaukee Simm Heath Green's Bayou Sheffield Smith Hegin

Isaac Tallent Funeral Services Planned Tomorrow

Funeral services for Isaac Tallent, a Baytown resident, are scheduled for tomorrow. Tallent, about 60 years old, owned and operated the Southern Milan Camsoer enterprise for the past decade.

Isaac Tallent Isaac Tranvil Baytown ii Wee i Tallent Hes Milan Camsoerer Piman Bade

Two Down And Fight To Go Lee Second Period Sport Beats Lufkin Eleven

The Robert E. Lee Ganders defeated Lufkin 8 to 0 in Panther Stadium before an estimated crowd of 7500. Lee led 2-0 at halftime after a safety when a blocked kick bounced into the end zone. In the second half Lufkin pressed but Lee added another score and held on. Hindsburgh starred for Lufkin with a 38 yard kickoff return and five of ten aerials.

Lee SPORT Lufkin Dan Shults Lupkin Robert BE Lee Ganders Lufkin Panthers Panther Ganders Lee Tok Smikin Tanner -Pendergrass Ray Lee Panthers Billy Binde Iburgh Rey Lee Rosse Johnson Doyle Huron Belkin Johnson James Messinger Larkin Lickoff Hindsburgh David Messinger Xetxing Rodney Guidry Can Nectad

Time To Shake Moths From Clothes In Drops In Temperature

Laytown reports temperatures falling to the coldest point since May 18 with a 60 degree low overnight and 7 degrees in Bartowzi area by morning. The Weather Bureau warns Gulf hurricane conditions may bring rain to Baytown area by tomorrow night with NE to E winds rising to 40s mph and gusts 48 mph near Houston Corpus Christi and Galveston.

Laytown Chester Rogers Mercury Bartowzi Houston Corpus Caristi Galveston

Gander Fans Pack Memorial Stadium For District Showdown

A large crowd at Memorial Stadium cheered the Gander fans as they sought revenge on Lufkin after last year’s 25 3 loss. The scene included radio spotters and local press crews with scouts from future opponents. The band and Brigadiers delivered a standout performance, drawing cheers from both sides.

W. ‘Arren “Edwards Rere Gander Luikin Houston Post Tsizal Robert ™ B. Lee Lee Fos Scrandens

Hurricane Near Tampico Closes Gulf Coast Ports

A hurricane off the Mexican coast moved northwestward toward Tampico. The center was about 120 miles from Tampico with gale force winds extending outward. Coastal residents sought shelter in churches hotels and public buildings as warnings were broadcast along the Mexican Gulf coast. Navy hurricane hunters tracked the storm and ships were ordered to stay in port.

New Orleans Weather Bureau Minan Teco Speer Mexico Texas Tampico Mexican’ Gulf-coast Grazi

Purge Trial Defendants Sentenced in Hungary

Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Laszlo Rajk and seven co defendants were condemned to death for treason tied to plots with Yugoslavia and the West. Rajk refused clemency, saying the sentence justified. Other defendants received life terms or shorter sentences as judges ordered executions by hanging for Rajk and two others. The trial echoed the 1930s Moscow purges with long confessions.

Budapest Hungary Laszlo Rajk Tresson Raijk Rajk Euguslavia Marshal Tito Bungerian Commounist Raji Peter, Jarko Tibor Szonyi Hlangshan Workers {Communist} Party Andreas Szalai Wes Goa

Baytown Man Seeks Return of Missing Car

Baytown resident Charlie M. Smith reports his 1940 Ford was stolen from Humble and hopes for its recovery. Police say suspects are being sought and details are expected noon today.

Charlie M. Smith Barry- More Wes O ’ Smith Baytown Ford Joan

Bill to Ease Health Worker Shortage Moves Ahead

Washington action on a 230 billion program to fund training for doctors nurses and other health personnel cleared the Senate and advances to the House. The measure would provide grants and scholarships for eligible students and support medical education and osteopathy.

Washington House Senate Wes Peesed

Horse's Kick Delays Couple's Planned Move

Mr and Mrs Lee D Kirkland of Baytown faced a possible delay to their move to Huntsville after a horse kicked during loading. Kirkland remained hospitalized with stomach injuries while doctors assess extent, as the couple tentatively postponed travel. The incident occurred as they prepared to load horses onto a trailer bound for Huntsville.

Lee’ D. Kirkland Denby Baytown Huntsville Kirkland

U.S. Says It Knows Type of Weapon In Play

A New York dispatch reports the United States has information on the kind of weapon used in the incident. Sweden is cited as having reported a second explosion as Russia conducts tests. The article notes potential atomic capabilities, with cautious language about details known to Washington.

King Alben Berkley Washinster Carleton Findler St. Louis Barkley Veep New York Sweden Russia

11th Baytown Polio Victim Doing Well

Baytown reports the 11th polio victim is improving after several days of illness. Local doctors say recovery appears steady as more patients recover in the community health effort.

Baytown

Fragmentary note suggests Hing statement on Thursday

A partial readable line indicates a Hing statement to be delivered on Thursday. The fragment omits clear names, places, or events, leaving the core action as a planned statement with limited context.

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