Rescue of Angus Ward Aboard USS Lincoln Victory
Angus Ward, worn and harried, is finally rescued aboard the ship. He recalls sitting under armed guard since November 20, 1938, while discussing voyage plans to Kobe with a stop at Fusan. The Lake land Victory cargo delay shifts sailing toward Japan, and Ward boards the President Wilson on December 21.
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St. Peter
Lakeland Victory
Japan
Kobe
Fusan
South Korea
Ward
United States
President Wilson
Graveside Rites For Gman Infant Held At Hill of Rest
Graveside services were held at Hill of Rest Cemetery for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs I J Oman Sr of Bigtown. Burial was under direction of Paul A Lee Funeral Home. Survivors include Bir and Mrs B D Datton of Cove Mrs Leona Oman of Baytown and J J Oman Sr of Kety.
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Hill of Rest
I. J. Oman
Bigtown
Paul A. Lee
Body Of Homer Lively To Arrive Here Tuesday
The body of Homer Littleton Lively, 54, who died in an automobile accident in Arabia on October 28, is being sent home for burial and will arrive here tomorrow. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Centre Baptist Church, with Paul A. Lee Funeral Home directing.
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Homer Littleton Lively
Arabia
Centre Baptist Church
Paul A. Lee
Caled Meeting at Goose Creek Lodge in December
Goose Creek Lodge No. 1192 AF and AM announces a meeting Tuesday December 23 at 7 00 p m Examin ation of candidates Visiting Brethren invited to attend Benérix W M and Gartmar Jr Scribe pledge to attend and participate in the inquiry session with committee reports
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Goose Creek
HE Benérix
Wil G
M. Gartmar, Jr
For Sale Large Corner Lot in North Commerce
Realty ad notes a large corner lot on North Commerce ideal for an apartment house or business. ACME REALTY CO offers another well located apartment site at a new low price. Price listed as 750.
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Commerce
Brother Of Baytown Man Dies In Houston
Funeral services were set today in Houston for Charles Arthur Tarbutton 48 brother of A M Tarbutton of Baytown A Houston resident he died at 715 pm Saturday in a Houston hospital The body will be shipped to Corsicana for burial Survivors include his wife a sister Geneva Farburton of Corsicana two brothers Tra Tarbutton of Long Beach California and A J Tarbutton of Meadows and his father L B Tarbutton of Corsicana
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Pza
Houston
Charles Arthur Tarbutton
A. M. Tarbutton
Baytown
Tarbutton
Corsicana
Geneva Farburton
Tra
Long Beach
California
A J. Tarbutton
Meadows
L B. Tarbutton
Corsicang
Soviet Propaganda in Schools Sparks Postal Protest
A school bulletin labeled an excellent weapon to combat communism provoked Rep. Mahon of Texas to protest to the Office of Education. Lubpeck High School debated whether to provide the literature to students while officials said mail suppression is not allowed. The state department opposed protests against the bulletin, fearing retaliation against American magazines in the Soviet Union, with Russian embassy officials noting no censorship in the United States.
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George MM. Mahon
Texas
ES Office of Education
Lubpeck
Alahon
Pela
State Department
Soviet Union
United States
Common Sense In Government Urged
Mrs Hobby urges practical governance citing Hoover Commission findings as factual basis. She commends President Truman for proposing an executive branch organization commission led by a Republican former president, calling for informed congressional action.
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Hoover Commission
Hoover
Atomic General Eyes U S Senate Run Continued
The piece notes Lilienthal plans to retire from public office this year to speak more freely. It mentions rumors he might seek a senate seat in Tennessee and hints at potential involvement in atomic policy battles across Connecticut and Iowa.
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Atomic General
U.S. Senate
Lilienthal
Senate
Tennessee
Connecticut
Towa
Famed Pittsburgh Editor Dies After Residence Death
The death of renowned Pittsburgh editor Palmer Leech is reported with daughters Kathleen Patricia and Jehanne May, and sons Edward Leech of Cleveland and Robert Leech of San Francisco, at his home. He gained world wide fame as a newspaperman including a British socialism series and a noted feud with Ross Crump in Memphis. He served time for contempt of court but continued writing from jail.
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Kathleen Patricia
Jehanne May
Edward Palmer Leech
Cleveland
Ohio
Robert Henry Leech
San Francisco
California
Leech
Great Britain
Scripps-Howard
Ross E. H Crump
Memphis
Tennessee
Memphis Press
Scripps-Howard Press - Scimitar
New Jaycees Get Acquainted At Meeting Tonight
A get acquainted session for new Jaycees who joined during the recent membership drive will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at the Quack Shack. Texas City, La Marane and Houston Jaycees are invited. Admission is free for new members. J W Ainsworth and Jerry Kappele lead arrangements. President Thad Fennema will welcome the recruits and committees will outline their activities.
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Quack Shack
Texas City
la Marane
Houston
Weekend Tragedy Leaves 24 Dead
A span of accidents and crimes across Texas leaves 24 dead. Victims include Viola Marie Phillips and two children from Pasadena, Tx, Orlando Colbert of Wichita Falls, Lee Bowen of Waxahachie, Henaro Gonzales of Levelland, and Albert Herrera charged with murder in Hockley County. In Houston, a Michigan couple perishes in a gas heater explosion at a tourist court cabin. Eugene Fuller, a Fort Worth printer, is killed in a pedestrian accident.
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West Texas
Spur
Pasadena
Texas
Viola Marie Phillips
Ronald Eugene
Barbera Ann
West EL Colbert
Wichita Falls
Dallas County
Lee Bowen
Waxehachie
Humble Road
Hill
Eugene Fuller
Fort Worth
Highlands Youths Accident Victims
A reported shooting near Bay Villa injured W. E Scarbro and wounded bystander Mrs. Lucy Zamora during a PTA benefit at Mexican Recreation Hall. Suspect Jacinto Quebara of Houston is jailed on assault to murder charges after witnesses said he fired at Rob ert Quesada as Villerreal and Martinez restrained him.
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Yate 1
Afrhart Drive
W. E Scarbro
Michigan
Market Street
Bay Villa
Mem. Brown
Gerald Higgins
Scarbro
Patsy
Lucy Zamora
PTA
Robert Quesada
Jacinto Quebara
Houston
Quebara
M. M. Brown
Quesada
Paul Villerreal
Arthur Martinez
University of Iowa student admits strangling campus sweetheart
A University of Iowa senior confessed to strangling his dark blonde campus sweetheart during a candlelight party described as a blackout game in his rooming house, coroner George D. Callahan reported.
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Towa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
George D. Callahan
A Good Investment in Wooster Heights Property
A Wooster investment prospect describes a 110x350 foot lot near Market Street with 6 rooms and a 32110 foot building, full hardwood finishes, seating for 175, band stand, and a 40,000 trade area. The Tri City Club operates in Wooster Heights with a monthly payroll over 2,000,000, suggesting extensive entertainment opportunities and favorable business potential. Terms available. contact phone 362.
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Wooster
Market Street
Dendy
Tri-City
Wooster Heights
Smithwick Case Postponed Again
The Smithwick trial was postponed again as defense seeks a rehearing to win bond release. An appellate ruling on November 30 denied the request. The October 24 trial opened but was delayed today due to missing witnesses. Maso had previously accused Smithwick of owning Rancho Allegro, a nightclub near Alice where illegal liquor and prostitution were alleged. the club is now closed.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Smithwick
Alice
Goodfellow Fund Seeks More for Christmas Relief
Readers report Goodfellow Fund standing at 2237.0 with a goal of 1000 yet to reach. A Humble Pioneers' Club toy barrel, $84.40 donation, and gifts from multiple contributors bolster the drive. Send funds via bottle-end mitic boxes or to The Baytown Sun to help in this season appeal.
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Humble Pioneers’ Club
Pioneers
Skaggs
George Middleton
EH. A& Going
Beverly Sue Hobbs
R. L. Sisson
PSO Sisterhood
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Locei No
Baytown Sun
Harry K. Johnson Funeral Service Today
Obituary notes Harry K. Johnson, a Highland real estate developer who built and sold numerous homes along the Highlands Baytown railroad line. He founded Highland Farms Corp and developed McNeil and Harlem subdivisions for African Americans, later running a building supply business with his son. A devout Episcopal layman, he studied at the University of the South and once predicted living to 100. His health declined about a year ago.
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Feze
Johnson
Highlands
Baytown
McNeil and
Harlem
Harry K. Johson Jr
Johnsons
San Jacinto River
Highland Farms Corporation
Episcopal Church
University of the South
Sewenee
Telnnessee
Houston Clinic
New Houston Bus Strike Threatened
Stone warns of a possible Houston bus strike by week’s end and seeks a meeting with Mayor Oscar Holcombe to mediate. Carl Frazer of the bus company expresses no idea what sparked the trouble as the city braces to avoid disruption before Christmas.
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Stone
Oscar Holcombe
Carl Frazer
Bus Company
Pope Hopes For New Era In 1950
The pope opened the holy door and prayed for a holy year bringing a more just holy and happier era. He asked that all peoples wounded by sin may return united in citizenship to His gentlest empire.
Car Plunges From Market Street Ditch Near Baytown
A wrecker crew spent four hours Sunday removing a wrecked automobile that plunged down a 315 foot embankment near the Missouri Pacific tracks on Market Street near Baytown woods. Richard Mack, driver for Buck Turner, said the front wheels hit a concrete culvert under the road. Charley Johnson, the restrained driver, escaped injury after dodging another car and losing control on wet pavement.
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Missouri Pacific
Market Street Road
Baytown Woods
Richard Mack
Buck Turner
Charley Johnson
José
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Ls Today
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Dick Baymes
Hemphill
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Massey Moter Co
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Dr. LeGear
Rosenet Fats
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Anew
Dick Haymes
Hemphill Pentiae Co
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Johnny Belinda
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Don
Red" Barry
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