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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1952

Page

2

Red Ramsey Elected Precinct Two Commissioner in Harris County

Red Ramsey, former teacher and Navy officer, was elected Precinct Two commissioner in Harris County after a heated campaign. The Shelby County native, son of Constable Wade Ramsey, pledged open communication with voters and to work hard for all residents, emphasizing unity across Baytown and surrounding communities.

Fred Hartman Shelby County Wade Ramsey Baytown Harris County Red Ramsey Hugh May Cope Center Thad Felton Mr. Wade International Harvester Berkville H. S. (Han) Malone Robert E. Lee Ganders Stephen F. Austin State Huber Texas Tencha Slessex WW. Y Dorothy Ramsey Brackenridge San Antonio Navy Channelview the Sun

Sick List at San Jacinto Memorial Names Local Residents

The Sick List from San Jacinto Memorial lists Doris M Prinzel Sidney Harper Mary H Stephans Ruth Reeder James B Holloway Jr Doris Bridwell Verla McDuffie Cora Lee Ameni Ela Wilkinson Walter A Leigon Sybil Hammon James R Jones Rudolph F Pagel Edward Lee Thames W C Simpson among others in Houston and nearby areas.

San Jacinto Memorial Doris M. Prinzel Live Oak Sidney Harper Channelview Mary H. Stephans West Jack Len Ruth Reeder James B Holloway Jr Woodlawn Doris Bridwell Houston Verla McDuffie Arbor Cora Lee Ameni Gal Schitt Ela Wilkinson Baytown Walter A. Leigon West Homan Sybil Hammon Michigan James R. Jones North Main Rudolph F. Pagel West Francis Edward Lee Thames

Ex-Guard Admits $65,000 Brink's Truck Robbery

Rey E. Farmer a 28 year old bakery truck driver confessed to looting an unattended Brink's armored truck Monday while guards were at lunch. He used a duplicate key from 1949 and led police to $65,000 in small bills recovered. larger denominations totaling about $209,000 were left behind. Farmer was arraigned on grand larceny and federal robbery charges and held on $40,000 bail.

Alex C. Hoagland JR Washington Brink's FBI Rey E. Farmer Farmer U.S Cyril S. Lawrence Wardman Park Brink Glen Echo Amusement Park Maryland

PTA Meeting Highlights Community In Lee College Auditorium

Mrs. B P Hopper, president of the city council of P T A, will lead the P T A executive committee meeting at a.m. Wednesday in Lee College auditorium. A screening of the film Working Together is planned for 10 15 a.m.

PTA BP. Hopper P-Ta Lee College

GOP invites Shivers and Daniel to join ticket

In San Antonio on August 26 1952 GOP chairman McCorquodale urged Democratic Governor Allan Shivers and Senate nominee Price Daniel to cross over and file their names on the Republican ballot. He framed a five party Texas future and urged Democrats to join Eisenhower supporters, while stressing the party openness.

San Antonio Malcolm S. McCorquodale Houston Allan Shivers U.S Senate Price Daniel Shivers Adlai Stevenson Tidelands McCorquodale Texas Republican Party Dwight D. Eisenhower Texas Texss

Thompson Leads Thompson by 53 Votes in Texas Runoff

U S Rep Clark W Thompson of Galveston held a 53 vote lead over Sheriff T W Buckshet Lane in incomplete unofficial returns from Texas Democratic runoff. Lane trails with 29 057 to Thompson 29 712 in 12 counties of the ninth district.

Dallas U. S Clark W. Thompson Galveston Texas Thompson Wharton County T. W.buckshet Lane Congress Texas Election Bureau Ninth J.M. Combs Lindley Beckwort Tom Jack Brooks Beaumont Brady Gentry Tyler John Dowdy Athens Washington Rep Martin Dies House Un-American Activities Committee Frank Culver Fort Worth Spurgeon Bell Houston Texas Supreme Court Culver Bell

Ship Crew Found Safe After Derelict Vessel Sinks

BONAVISTA Nfld Aug 20 17 The James Jones freight carrier crew rescued after burning and sinking off Newfoundland shores reached rugged Cabot Island late Monday. Rescue attempts continued for others not yet accounted for as a lighthouse keeper sighted survivors near Lesleyville after a 50 mile open boat voyage. Capt Frank Collins believed among the castaways. Pan American Airways pilot first sighted the open boat.

Bonavista Newfoundland Bonavista Bay James Jones Rugged Httle Cabot Island

Cowtown Sports Editor Wins Baseball Award

Dallas August 26 Fort Worth Press sports editor Blackie Sherred won the Texas League 350 award for the best July baseball story his fourth straight first place prize of the season He won outright for a July 7 column on Fort Worth Manager Bobb Bragan titled impromptu drama good but costly John Crontey and Thad Johnson placed second and third respectively Buy from your Baytown Merchant

Dallas Blackie Sherred Fort Worth Press Texas League Sherrod Bill Rives Dallas Morning News Suir Fort Worth Bobb, Bragan John Crontey The Oklahoma City Times Thad Johnson Beaumont Enterprise

GOP Opens Convention in Texas Race for 24 Electoral Votes

The Texas GOP vows a full slate while factions feud over seating Fort Worth delegates. Alvin H. Lane is expected to win the chairmanship against Carlos J. Watson as Old-Line Republicans push harmony after a split caucus. The executive committee approves seating both factions with half votes each, while Eisenhower supporters plan to appeal. Malcolm S. MacCorquedale named chairman by executive group.

Page One Texas Fort Worth Tarrant County Alvin H. Lane Dallas Carlos J. Watson Brownsville Old Augards Watson Eisenhower H. J.jack) Porter Malcolm S. MacCorquedale Houston Jack Brownfield Anda. .W. Saegert Seguin

Sebesta Announces Baby David Glen Seven Pounds Ten Ounces

Mr and Mrs E W Sebesta Jr announce the birth of son David Glen seven pounds ten ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs BE Sebesta of Highlands and Mr and Mrs J E Coady. Cheri Louise Turner born weighing seven pounds. grandparents Mr and Mrs Jim Crow and Mr and Mrs J K Grimes of Baytown.

Livestock prices at Fort Worth market report

Livestock at Fort Worth on August 26 shows cattle 6200 head with slow to steady slaughter classes, strong yearlings and heifers, and steady stockers. Calves at 2800 head range 25 to 28 for good slaughter calves, stockers 25 to 40, culls 12 to 15. Hogs 1000 head mostly steady with barrows and gilts 21 to 24.50 for 180-240 lb, sows 16.50 to 17.50.

Fort, Worth

Blood Drive Sets 20 Pints at VA Hospital Houston

Aimed at 20 pints for Wednesday, Baytown area donors urged to report after 4 pm at the Veterans Administration hospital in Houston. VA officer Grover Edge notes summer dips in donations. seven Baytonians are being treated there, including W. H. Dommert and T. C. Newman. Dr. W. T. Jones volunteers to collect blood, hospital provides bottles, and cooled blood is shipped to Houston. Reservations with Dr. Jones advised.

Veterans Administration Hospital Houston Grover Edge Baytonians Edge W. H. Dommert T. C. Newman W. H. Calloway Billy J. Beney James Muse Zack Wnelson Walter Matthews W. T. Jones Baytown Hospital Jones

Texas GI Makes Fabulous Record in Korea

Second Division Korea August 25 First Lt Jose C Flores rose from private to lieutenant in 15 months with stopovers as corporal sergeant first class and Silver Star. He earned a field commission as second lieutenant and awaits orders to return home to El Paso Texas with his wife Rosa and two children.

Korea Jose C. Flores el Paso Tex Texas Flores Fiores University of Mexico Rosa South Brain‘street

Get Tickets Now For CB Football

Cedar Bayou season tickets for six home games must be picked up by Sept. 6 per School Superintendent R. W Akridge. Tickets cost 4.80 for all, with general admission at the gate. Reserved passes cover games against Dickinson Deer Park Tomball Huli-Daiset ta Anakuac and Liberty.

Cedar Bayou R. W Akridge Akridge Dickinson Deer Park Tomball Huli-Daisetta Anakuac Liberty

La Porte Schools Win Land Battle

La Porte School Board can buy land for a new elementary school without court action after landowners agreed to an out-of-court settlement. Neblett said condemnation suits were filed yet the campus extension proceeds. bonds for the 300000 program were sold to Bridley and Hess Co. of Houston.

la Porte Duncan ‘Neblett Neblett Bridley and Hess Co Houston

Hunting And Fishing By Jim Nelson

The shrimp remain plentiful in the bay growing jumbo before moving to deeper Gulf waters after the first fall norther. Best catches last week were from Trinity Bay middle and far side with Fong Licari reporting a strong haul and heads kept from discarded overboard waste. Spackled trout were scarce but Syd Gould and Bryson Filbert found success with dead shrimp and cut bait, catching 46 sand trout. Deep sea trip out of Freeport yielded 51 kings, 5 ling, with the Buchingers accounting for 32 kings and a 32 pound ling. L P Bolmanskie noted heat reduced fishing activity and plans to resume when cooler nights return. New hunting and fishing license issued. 27 miles of wiring in a BAI Stratojet bomber.

Jim Nelson Gulf of Mexico Trinity Bay Fong Licari Syd Gould Bryson Filbert Syd Buchinger W. W. Harmon Freeport Taney Buchingers

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