Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Baytown Sun in Baytown, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1949

Page

2

Highlands Rotary hears Janis Hunt urge democracy growth

The Highlands Methodist Church hosted yesterday's luncheon meeting led by BE Relph McFarland as president, featuring Baytown Refinery worker and Highlands Rotarian Janis Hunt who urged promoting democracy and suggested a town hall debate on current events. Visiting Rotarians Dr. B.S Duxe, Walter Rundell, Norman D'Olive, Howard Lee and F. W. Lyons from Baytown attended.

Sune Highlands Methodist Church Janis Hunt Baytown Highlands Hunt Chub Hurt Abraham Lingeing BE Relph McFarland B.S Duxe Walter Rundell Norman D’olive Howard Lee

McAllen Man Appointed to Texas Youth Development Council

D Whalen a McAllen businessman accepted appointment today as a member of the Texas Youth Development Council. He succeeds S S Bellamy of Houston who resigned to become full time coordinator of community work for the council. John R Combs of Gresham travels to San Marcos for his father Dr B Combs of Austin funeral today.

Austin Combs Dees John R. Combs Gresham San Marcos 4B. Combs

Talks Vard Of Agreement In Gulf Longshore Talks

Galveston September 28. Ten thousand longshoremen from Brownsville to Lake Charles Louisiana were in sessions that ended with no agreement after four hours. At the table were members of West Gulf Coast International Longshoremen's Association Locals AFL and the Galveston Houston Maritime Association. Frank A Yeager Gulf Coast president of the AFL said little was accomplished toward renewing the contract which expired August 22. Dock workers have worked by agreement since then. No date was set for further talks.

Galveston Brownsville Lake Chartes Louisiana Lave West Gulf Coast International Longshoremen’s Association AFL Galveston-Houston Maritime Association Frank A. Yeager Gulf .Coast TLA

Churchill Seeks Early Election Amid World Market Struggles

In a radio speech Churchill urged Britons to endure shortages of food and commodities as costs rise. He argued that to regain balance they must mobilize spirit and resolve. Indians in Florida weigh moving from the Seminole reservation into white society as speculation grows. Deeley couple announce birth of daughter Nancy Louise at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital weighing five pounds four ounces.

Clewiston Fis Everglades

Thursday Roundup Tempo at 6 A.M to 4 P.M Schedule

Radio and TV listings show morning segments from 6:15 Deacon program to 10:80 Time Out plus afternoon features including East Texas Theatres at 13:35 and 2:30 music blocks. Contains multiple show names and program times.

Peean Deacon Massey Motor Iears Koraieh East Texas Cuspensers Tim Movria Tims Courue Mal Order Hallends Krel Central Baptist Sirens Brocks

Non-Union Miners And Guns Raised In Steel Dispute

Non-union miners take guns to pits as Oregon Bay and Kavarian docks face unload of pineapine cargoes from barges. CIO strikes ripple through iron and steel disputes across Minnesota and Michigan. Railroad labor threat looms as Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen warns of possible nationwide walkout next month if a fair deal is not reached. Firemen demand diesel engines be manned by an extra fireman, board report eyed by unions in Chicago meeting October 7.

Ps Bay Oregon Husky Kavarian CIO Minnesota Michigan David B. Robertson Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Risherison Reikroads Dit Robertson Fremen's Chicago

West German Devaluation Agreed In Principle

West German devaluation reached in principle after an 18 hour Allied conference. American George B. Hayes said agreement was reached though the new mark rate was not yet known. McCloy Robertson supported cutting the mark from 30 to about 22.5 cents with French concern about export competition. A small fire at 3106 Cedar caused minor damage to electrical wiring.

Stock quotes snapshot with mixed company names

At 1 PM stock quotes list multiple firms including Chrysler Edison Kodak Du Pont Goodyear and U S Steel alongside others. The fragmented OCR reads like a market ticker with several energy, chemical, and manufacturing names and vague figures.

Calenese Corp Chrysler Corp Con ‘Edison Creole Pet Davison Cherm Cow du Pont-Chem Eastman Kodak Goodyest Tire Greyhound Bus Gillette-Saf Gulf OU Gulf Stat Util Housel Humble Oi

Dallas Parole Violator Returned From California

Dallas police said they would turn over a California parole violator to the FBI. William Alec Sukovitzen, 31, tested a gun in his Dallas hotel room, firing into a mattress. He was wanted in Los Angeles for forgery and burglary and described as a parolee from Folsom Prison. Sukovitzen bought a 25 caliber gun at a Dallas pawn shop yesterday. A reporter heard the shot and alerted police.

Dallas

Livestock prices steady to weaker at Fort Worth sale

United Press reports Fort Worth market with cattle 2000 head steady for steers and yearlings while beef cows and canners show weakness. Slaughter calves 19.00-21.60, stocker and feeder classes 12.00-23.50. hogs steady with butcher hogs 18-20 dollars per hundredweight and sows up to 18 dollars.

Fort Worth USDA Everago

Hill of Rest Rites for Fielder Infant

Funeral services were held at Hill of Rest Cemetery for James Taylor Fielder Jr infant son of Mr and Mrs J T Pieldher Jr of 1407 Burbank. He died at noon yesterday a few hours after birth. Rev ME McPhail of First Presbyterian Church officiated. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs N B Culver Baytown Mrs Hiphany Fielder Baytown and J T Fielder Sr New Mexico.

Hill of Rest Cemetery James Taylor Fielder Ti J. T. Pieldher, Jr Burbank ME. McPhail First Presbyterian Church Paul A. Lee N. B Culver Baytown Hiphany Fielder J. T. Fielder, Sr New Mexico

Gasoline Truck Collides with Car Injuring One in Houston

A gasoline truck and a car collided and the truck then plowed into the Hacienda Club in the 500 block of McCarty Houston injuring the car’s driver Ran Tom W Virgadame 38 hospitalized. The truck driver Sidney W George 47 unharmed as cab crashed through the club front fire crews rushed to the scene.

Houston Tom W Virgadame Sidney W. George

Merchants Group Elects New President Plan

The Merchants Group met at 7:36 pm in the fire station reception room to elect a new president. All eligible members and firm representatives were urged to attend, with committee chairmen to bring reports so the new secretary can complete the association's files. Martin will remain chair of the paving committee until the Crosby-Lytchburg Rose project through the Highlands business district is finished, identified as the association's No. L project.

Martin Crosby-Lytchburg Highlands Business District Merchants Association

Mexico's 40 Cent Minimum Bars Workers To Texas

Edinburg dispatch reports two main causes for delays in approving Mexican labor applications for the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Mexico’s 40 cent minimum wage for its nationals, while valley farmers bid 2 cents, and Hidalgo County discrimination charges cited by Mexican officials. U S Employment Service investigates.

Edinburg Mexico Rio Grande Valley White Valley Hidalgo County U. & Employment Service

Fightin Fish Fight Was Peaceful Display

CHICAGO September 28 The Press witnessed a so called fight but the Siamese fighting fish bred by Dr Christian Ulrich a 24 year old hospital intern showed no aggression. He warned that the fish can strip fins in seconds then released a blue and a red fish into a bowl. they swam calmly while photographers captured the scene.

Chicago Christian Ulrich Tos al- Zich

Hollywood Child Actor Fined In England

Robbie Driscol a 12 year old Hollywood actor now in Britain was fined 160 pounds for working without a labor permit. His father Cletus Driscoll and REO World Disney productions backers were fined 16 pounds each. City officials left for Dallas Fort Worth and Bryan to study modern garbage fill methods and will return tomorrow night. A five pound 14 ounce daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Lee K Font at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital with no name yet.

New Rezendes Vernon Rezender Weaver San Jacinto Memorial Hospital London Robbie Driscol Britain Cletus Driscoll REO - Welt Disney Productions Fonts Lee K. Font Burnet Drive

Lions See Film Of Lufkin Game

Lions Club members attended a luncheon at Grace Methodist Church to view two football films. Dan Stethworth introduced the Gan der Lufkin highlights while J S Mann presented Humble Oil film of college classics. New members Don Alen E Woodruff and Bil Gipson were welcomed.

Bigtown Lions Club Grace Methodist Church Humble Dan Stethworth Robert E. Lee J. S. Mann Humble Oil and Refining Company David Arnett Herbert Frazier Girl Scout Committee The Lions Girl Scout Don Alen E. Woodruff Bil Gipson Max Altman Harry FP. Hartman Edgar Nicholson J. B. Holloway

Mystery Fragments Describe Bomb Incident in Canada Airliner

Unclear OCR text hints at a bomb event aboard a Canadian airliner involving a Mrs. Pitre and Mrs. Guay. Details are fragmentary and do not specify dates, places, or outcomes. Further readable material needed for a precise, factual summary.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nce Christen McAllen Man Accents Youth Council Post Churchill Krel Sterns Bing Iusic Amaerics Sho Samiy Code of Ethics W. EL House W. M. Louse, Jr Texas Avenue Baytown Sun Mickel Interlake J & & Steel Kenn Eene Libby Liggett & Myers Mack Trucks Mid Con Pet Wat Dairy Prod Nat Steel Chip Oil Timken Bearing U. S. Steel California Anchorage Alaska Waller Vernelle Rightmire Mike Franssen LIFE Write Beltone CO 802 State Nail. Bldg Houston, Texas United Press Fielder Olester Pasadena W. B. Leach Pat Hardee Clifton-By-the Sea Sandra Kaye Sandra Keye Cumming Ma and Riva George W. Cummins Channel~ View Brunson i Task Force Stage SF Ce Pte TE San Jacinto Creamery Willie Bomar Teachers’ Retirement Board Atlanta Bomar University of Minois College of Medicine Rochester Minn Glexwood Merchants Group Texas Hollywood England Eleis Junior Bilis T. Taylor, Sr Baytown Hospital EB. T. Taylor Pegey State W O.W Hall Lufkin Tonite Mr. Blandings Pines Eft Abbeott Lon Costello Big Bit Roy Rogers Dick Powell Betty Hutton Robert Taylor Ava Gardner Barre Sullivan Marjorie Rexyngolds Tombstone Quebec City J. Alhert Tresses Mag `Tari Brown's Chicken Sslerel Slack Eagle Apausaos Evonamy Poe Amas Malone Edwards Ros Ioe Randeul Vincent d Tobias FORD Med Fly Bess Lee Byte
Search Courier

Search the Baytown Sun Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Baytown Sun?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication