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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1956

Page

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Highlands Hopes to Incorporate City Government

Ike leads drive to control congress as Highlands population reaches 5000 planning a forthcoming election to decide on incorporation under home rule charter. Highlands Civic Club president W. Henrichsen says timing looks right for a vote within weeks. Highlands Rotary endorses incorporation and plans newspaper ads to back the issue. Civic club also calls for a public meeting to discuss the move.

Highlands Henrichsen The Highlands Civic Club Highlands Rotary Clu Civic Club Highlands—Puage

Eisenhower Nixon Named Republicans Ticket At Convention

United Press reports at the Republican National Convention in San Francisco renominated President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon by unanimous vote to oppose Stevenson and Kefauver. Eisenhower heads to the White House campaign, with Nixon and GOP candidates for House, Senate, and governors poised to join him in support across the fall race.

Vy Coat Ivader United Press San Francisco Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon White House Congress Igenhower Nixson Denyogralig Adial E. Stevenson Estes Kejauvou Cydidates Sute Nixon Con Valiee Los Angeles Senhowers Senate Wisenhayer Canegress Harold Eisenhiwer Mer Stugsen

Editorial urges Price Daniel plan for Texas governor

An editorial argues voters should judge Texas governor candidates by program not persona. It touts Sen Price Daniels plan addressing water, law enforcement, highways, and education, claims his program benefits Texas, attacks his opponent for lacking a positive plan, and endorses Daniel with Baytown readers urged to support him Saturday.

Texas Sen Price Daniel Baytown Daniel Sun

City Council to convene in regular session

BAYTOWN council will meet in regular session Thursday at city hall to discuss adoption of the 1957 budget. A university explosion injures Carl Lou, 21, a pharmacy student at a Texas university. Elks Club dance Saturday proceeds go to Ely Crippled Children’s Hospital. Leave for Daryl Baxter from Fort Chaffee to Fort Jackson during six month enlistment. St Agnes society to sponsor kolach sale Friday at St Joseph’s Catholic parochial school.

Baytown Ciix-Gooneil Carl Lou Feel Ross Tuet South Shepherd Drive University of T Gourst FHC Daryl Baxter Fort Chaffee Ark Fort Jackson S. C St, Agnes Society of St Joseph's Catholic Church

Around Town Notes From A Busy Local Scene

A lively town page reports routine desk transfers for Patrolman Jimmy Dearman and Police Chief Montgomery noting standard reshuffles. Sparky Bond promotes an Elks Club event while a tall car owner distributes ads in parking areas. Carl Trenchmann hails Western diners as honest locals. Little Christy Heiman returns home from Texas Children's Hospital with thanks for get well wishes. Sharon Bearden suffers from mumps while recuperating at home.

Dub Sowders W. R. Montgomery Jimmy Dearman Sparky Bond Elks Phat Werthes Carl ‘Trenchmann Christy Heiman West Bayshore Drive Texas Children's Hospital MM. OF. Heiman Sharon Lee Bearden

Sooner Exes Plan Orange Bowl Victory Film Night

Oklahoma alumni and friends organize a public screening of the famous 20-6 Orange Bowl win over Maryland. Dolph will present a silent color film at 7:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Parish House with Dr Chancey introducing the event.

Oklahoma Maryland Terrapins Episcopal Parish Chancey Dolph

Absentee Leads Runoff As Harris County Votes Mount

In Harris County runoff predictions show absentee ballots totaling 4,652 so far, up from 2,994 in the July primary, with 653 vote difference but not final as some ballots await opening. Party returns begin Saturday night with ongoing updates as state and county races are decided.

Harity County W. D. Miller Harris County Miller Lelicia KREL Hartis Chambers Teporta Big City Price Daniel Ralph Yarborough Daniel Baytown Laborough Yarborough Wateborough Price Daniel Ralph Yarborough James A. Jim Clarie Frank Mann Robert S. Rowland Robert W. Baker Uth Byron Johnson Roy S. Campbell Ben Ramsey M. Atkin

Price and Yarborough Claim Texas Gubernatorial Lead

Daniel and Yarborough predict victory in the Texas governor race as campaigns sweep the state. Daniel blames labor and the NAACP for a past setback in Galveston, while Yarborough emphasizes strong turnout and urges organized voters to the polls. Both stress confidence ahead of Saturday voting.

United Press Price Daniel Ralph Yarborough Veston Yarborough Br ‘Temple Ging ‘Am Detcton Daniel Calveston Organized Labor National

Murder mystery fuels estate crime probe in Scotland

Authorities sift a string of deaths linked to wealthy widows in Scotland. Detectives examine wills and papers as they probe possible murder or foul play in lucrative estates dating back to 1936. Widespread fear prompts increased scrutiny of wealthy survivors and their legal heirs.

Eastbourne Goigkind Scotland Eline Scothud Wild

Missing Chinese Plane With 16 Aboard Reported Off Coast

William Aller reports a missing aircraft with 16 men aboard after a flight off the China coast. Beijing radio claimed the plane went in a westerly direction and vanished in darkness, while U.S. Navy officials cited uncertain transmissions and possible loss over international waters north of the Beii... The story notes Communist and Nationalist claims and mentions American type planes involved.

William Aller T Sov Patp Pune Bea Hing Navy Bedi Emty Sas Chiang Saleshele Prine Shun Chiang Kubshek Wis Island Vanthle China B.S Peking Radio Seth Chinn Italien Polponye Sat Lentlingg Wit Sea

Crosby FFA Fair And Rodeo Opens With Street Parade

Crosby hosts a three day Community Fair and Rodeo at the Crosby fairgrounds starting Thursday. A street parade, bands and mounted riders open the festivities while nightly rodeos begin at 8 p.m. Youth and adult competitors enter agriculture, handicraft, and sewing exhibits. An art exhibit and a flower show draw crowds as officials anticipate good weather for the event.

Crosby G Pan Harris County Attenton Crosby Garden Chuh Seeather

Joe Smith Stands as Nixon Foe at Republican Convention

At the Republican national convention in San Francisco Joe Smith appears as a marginal candidate amid Nixon’s strong push. Carpenter of Scottsbluff plays a pivotal but unreliable role, courting Sen. Fred Seaton and others while the Nebraska delegation wavers. The roll call reveals scattered support for nominating Smith, though Nixon remains the frontrunner.

San Francisco Joe Smith Hich Vicw Richard M. Nixon Joe Terry Carpenter Scottsbluff Ned Nixon Joe A Joseph, W. Martin Jr Edoe Alabama Christian A. Hey Ater Nebraska Charman Hanc- Abel Jone Wolf Moat Hoe Fred AL Seaton Mixon Pat Bir Oawsnen Abel Martin Slelegate Mya

Big Game Lith loys senetines MTOM to be Hite

A garbled report mentions a big event involving teams or players, with references to winters area and aerial wires. The text references a nation or group and a warning or farewell as a person dies. It hints at a sports or competitive context with unclear details.

Loys Syhemr Tara Tigers

Montana Sheriff Fails To Get His Man In Baytown

Sheriff of Missoula County fails to secure Harvey Martin in a Baytown extradition case. Martin and an accomplice allegedly stole two tractors and a sawmill from Ernest Jankwon. Martin’s fate hinges on extradition proceedings as he refuses to wait. Sheriff MacLean, accompanied by his family, states he served as sheriff for three terms and previously as deputy in Missoula.

Huntsville Tex Hiandell Fite Dallas County Garland Fite H. E. Moore Montana Baytown Shephdf Mawel Minesoul Loni Seriff Witnessua Harvey Martin Migsaula Mont Jus Martin Maclenn Ernest Jankwon Missoula Marlen Antelaine Ha Min Anitie Moraes Sherry MacLean Baytows Bd MacLean Soul County Wader

Bank Plans Open House in Highlands State Bank

Highlands State Bank announces an open house event scheduled for September 22 with actual doors opening September 24 in Bayshore area. Bank vice president Jacobs notes the first week will feature a park street parade and back-opening promotions by Highlands Garden Club. Frank Wortland of Crogby named first president of the new institution to be located at the Wallisville and Crosby Lyneburg roads corner.

Hi Finds Waereharits Highlands Garden Club Highlands Area Bayshore Abne Comer Wallisville Crosbye Lyneburg Frank Wortlard Crogby

Scout Meeting Knights of Dunamis Eagle Troop

Eagle Scout homer society to meet in Room 1 at Troop Ji Scouts area. Members wear uniforms and gather to discuss upcoming activities with KNIGHTS OF Dunamis support.

Knights OF Dunamis Eagle Scout Homer Society

Transfer Students Report Aug 27 29

Transfer students promoted from Baytown junior high or high schools to REL or outside systems. Parents invited to attend registration for BEL seniors and younger grades, with fees listed. Regular classes begin in September. students should bring pencils to registration as advised by Superintendent Sparks.

REL Sparks Baytown BEL Tegister

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