Baytown gas rate hearing set for December
Baytown officials heard Houston Natural Gas Corp. request a monthly rate rise averaging 61 cents per customer. The proposal would lift the typical bill for 3,000 cubic feet of gas, with higher charges above 10 MCF, while the company cited rising operating costs. City and utility officials debated timing, fiscal year data, and how Baytown rates compare with other cities, with a final decision pending additional figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Banks
Houston Iial Gas Corp
W. Massey
Baytown
Houston
Hines
George Chandler
Galveston
Railroad Commission
Massey
Charles Shinnamon
Ntility Tate
H. Zindler
Associates of
Dallas
John D. Ellis
Carrington Mason
Houston Natural Gas Corp
Shinnamon
W. D. Reeves
Herbert Campbell
Texas Gulf Coast
Mason
Bay
Flying Limb Kills Youth On Bulldozer
Robert Trantham an 18 year old was killed Thursday when a tree limb entangled in a bulldozer tread crushed his skull and broke his neck. He had worked six weeks for McAlpin Construction Co clearing land for a railroad right of way near Huffman dam. His father Robert L. Trantham is a dirt foreman for the same firm and worked on Highway 723 at Cloverleaf. The Tranthams live at 14536 Bonham Street in Cloverleaf and the youth attended Woodland Acres School at Greens Bayou. The accident occurred Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Trantham
Robert
Young Trantham
McAlpin Construction Co
Huffman
Robert L. Trantham
Cloverleaf
Trantham
Bonham
Woodland Acres School
Greens Bayou
Ike Angery At Trumans Charges Eisenhower Seethes At Attacks
President elect Eisenhower reacted with visible displeasure at Truman's charge that his Korean trip grew from campaigning. Eisenhower, arriving in Honolulu on the cruiser Helena, planned meetings on military topics and a round of golf before leaving for New York. His staff indicated contempt for Truman's remarks and a possible public statement on return from Korea.
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Ike
Truman
Eisenhower
Merriman Smyth
Honolulu
Uup
de Maroguerx
Tlefront
Helena
Guam
New York
Douglas MacArthur
Far East
James C.hagerty
United States
MacArthur
Ocean
California
Travis Air Force Base
San Francisco
Flood Control District Shuts Highlands Camp
Flood control operations in East Harris County will be suspended and all employees at Highlands Camp No 2 will be dropped from the payroll on Dec 31. Budget limits force the shutdown with maintenance and construction consolidated at Camp No 3. About 63 employees at Camp No 2 face lay off. some may transfer to Camp No 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County
Richlands Hood
North Main
Cross Timbers
Houston
Camp No. 2
Jenson
Camp No. 3
Scott
Goose Creek Navy Admits Admi rals for sanitation mission in New York
City Manager C D Middleton sails to New York for a three day meeting carrying 26 admiral commissions to aid the Goose Creek Navy in its sanitation program. The Baytown area notes the Navy as a bulwark against county annexation, with many seats from Middlesex County New Jersey’s sewer and health authorities in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Creek
New York
C.D. Middleton
Cedar Bayou
Middleton
Mirals
Navy
Baytown
Harris County
Texas
Middlesex County
George F. Smith
Johnson
W- D. Flanders
C. A. Lydeecker
S. R. Kelsey
H. B. Dailey
E. J. Johnson
H. M. Adams
WL. H. Baumer
E. T. Killam
C. J. Kupper
Henry Russell
William A. Boland
W. Robert Hale
Middlesex Board of Freeholders
Commissioners’ Court
Ohn A. Lynn
New Brunswick
William Monroe
New Jersey Department of Health
Seth G. Hess
Interstate Sanitation Department
New Jersey
Connecticut
Kenneth Robbie
New Brunswick Chamber of Commerce
H. Heukelkian
Rutgers University
Harold Orfora
Rutgers
Max Heber
U. S. Metals Refining Co
Itcs Navy
Sanitarian Posts Assistant Sanitarian Job Funded
City Sanitarian Chlis Muennink said the City Council approved 3000 for an assistant position, paying 275 monthly plus 30 for car expenses for the rest of the fiscal year. He noted the need is great to maintain inspections of food establishments and fly control, with state guidance urging at least annual inspections. Muennink will review applicants with City Manager C D Middleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chlis Muennink
iMuennink
Muennink
State Department of Health
Ramsey Sells Service Station as Commissioner-Elect
Red Ramsey relinquishes his Humble service station in Channelview selling to W Edward Smith of Highlands. He states the sale frees him to devote full time to county commissioner duties after studying precinct problems and inspecting Baytown area with officials. Discussions covered road and drainage needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. V
Red
Ramsey
Channelview
W. Edward Smith
Highlands
Escape Plot Reported At Austin State Hospital
Authorities disclosed a new escape plot at the Austin state hospital. Two dangerous lunatics remained at large earlier in the week, while another patient fled an admission ward Friday. Superintendent Dr. R C Rowell would not release further details, citing risk to the 77 inmates in the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Austin State Hospital
R. C. Rowell
Eady Taut
Driver Receives Probation After Four Tickets in One Night
An A. Baytown refinery worker received four traffic tickets in one night while returning from Fort Worth. Judge O S McCullough heard the case under a new rule allowing a corporation court to handle licenses suspensions. The man faces possible license suspension under a new law if he accrues five tickets within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Baytown
Houston
Fort Worth
State Department of Public Safety and Corporation Court
O. S. McCullough
Ceder Bayou Man Dies
William E. Gillespie seventy one year old Cedar Bayou carpenter died at 11 30 pm Thursday in Anahuac hospital Funeral services set for 10 am Saturday at First Baptist Anahuac with ministers officiating Burial will be in Woodville cemetery Tyler County Gillespie survived by widow Lena Ruth two sons Pope of Anahuac and W I Gillespie of Cedar Bayou two daughters Mrs W L Rozzell of Beaumont and Mrs L C Carr of Amarillo three sisters three brothers seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Gillespie
Cedar Bayou
Anahuac
First Baptist Church of
Fland
E. R. Burns
Woodville Cemetery
Tyler County
Gillespie
Lena Ruth Gillespie
Pope Gillespie
W 1. Gillespie
W. L. Rozzell
Beaumont
L. C. Carr
Amarillo
Gift Spotter Delights Shoppers in Living Rooms
Thousands praise the Gift Spotter for quick ideas and convenient shopping from home. The daily Want Ad session offers an easy, tireless way to spot gifts without stepping outside, enticing readers to turn to the Gift Spotter now.
Baytown Stands Firm On Memorial Stadium Move
Corpus Christi pressed to move the Ray-Robert E. Lee game to Houston to seat more fans, but Baytown refused. Corpus Christi officials claimed ticket mismatches and pressured Baytown via local leaders and Humble Oil. Baytown prepared to host about 5,000 visitors with escorts and traffic plans as Corpus Christi sought alternatives U.S. teams and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Memorial Stadium
George H. Gentry
Dan Stallworth
Houston
Corpus Christi
Corpus ‘Christi
Gentry
Goose Creek
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Harry” W. Ferguson
Humble
Ferguson
Wes
Nelson
Stallworth
Stallsworth
Bill Stagas
Mr. M. Brown
Ray
Rice Hotel
Market Street Road
Pasadena
Robert E. Lee Band to Dance at Halftime Drill
The Robert E. Lee band will perform a halftime dance during the game against Ray. Featured dancers include Pat Nicholson Shell Carn Darlene Hilton Carolyn Ryals Betty Pryor Joyce and Pauler with cheerleaders Glenda Ryals Gene Brady Mary Ann Gray Rodney Masterson Fay Farrar and Yack Hopper assisting. The program also includes the Gander Song and Waiting for the Robert E Lee, with Master marchers Tiny Doss and Mignon Hasper leading, and a flag ceremony not performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee
Memo
Stadium
Eame
Fon
Pat “Nicholson
Shell “Carn Darlene’ Hilton
Carolyn —Ryals
Betty Pryor
Joyce and
Pauler
J. C. Burkett
Ray
Rel Gander
Glenda Ryals
Gene Brady
Mary
Ann Gray
Rodney Masterson
Fay Farrar
Yack Hopper
Lee
Tiny Doss
Mignon Hasper
Suzanne Felton
Peggy Campbell
Chester Malins
Burkett
Reds Force ROKs Back in Savage Close-Quarter Fight
South Korean infantrymen recaptured Big and Little Nora Hills on the western front Friday, then lost them three hours later to 700 Chinese. Attacks started after a heavy Red artillery barrage in the moonless dark around 8:28 p.m. Local troops had earlier taken Little Nora Hill at 3:34 p.m. in their sixth counterattack of the day, reporting victory after bloody hand-to-hand fighting in bunkers and trenches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Big
Little Nora
North Hili
Norman Caseys Goodfellow Fund Drives Baytown At Christmas
A Baytown feature recalls the Goodfellow fund drive led by Norman Casey, an invalid donor who provides support for underprivileged children. The piece explains how donations fund toys and candy for local schools and families, urging readers to share holiday joy and reflect on community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Goodfellow
Baytown
Goodfellow
Norman Casey
Casey
Highway 146
Cedars Drive
Jon Grive
Goose ‘Creek
Batcu
Goodfellow Fund
Shhoo
Goodfellows
Jess
Chris
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Quentin
Calif
Billy
Rason
Sdochson
Jackson
Cedar Methodist Church
Methodist
Cedar Selbodist Church
Veffie
Arey
West Baytown
Till Baton Public Library
Emery Harbers
E. Paul
Bay- Rap
Siatimenss
Hazel Eene
Cine
Hetaly Tost
Sethiet
Dick Long
Powett
Rol
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Shopping Rae IE
Little Miss
New York Press Photographers’ Association
Daphne Ann, Jadoff
Carol Ann Donadia
Highlands Camp
Red Ramsey
W. T. Busch
First National Bank
Chamber of Commerce
C. D. Middleton
C. Grantham
Sam Houston
Maj
Veterans Administration Hospital
Asnat
Hospital For
Army
Termuaster
Géc Schneider
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Ceder Bayou Man
Robert E. Lee Band
Reds
Roks
Bar Scouts of America
Peeravecas
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