Cadet McNewen to Lead Lackland Cadet Corps
SUN SPOTS AVIATION Cadet Thomas L. McNewen has been selected to command the cadet corps at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio. He is a Baytown native, Rob ert E. Lee high school and University of Houston graduate. He enlisted last July in Los Angeles California. The Baytown Volunteer Fire Department Emergency corps will meet Thursday night to finish year’s business with Bo Eliott presiding. Lion-Of-Dimes drive nets 204.33 first day. Lions include Dr Richard Atkins Llora Yount Vernon Wright George Armstrong Eddie Anderson Dr H B Naylor Don Ajlen Bob Feinberg. Chamber Banquet Jan 24 will install new officers and board of directors. plans not finalized. Golden Rule Class dinner set at 6:45 pm Thursday at Morello’s. Christmas gifts exchanged. Theo Wilburn, Baytown Chamber president, returns from South America with eight Houston livestock men after a D-day itinerary.
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Thomas L. McNewen
Lackland Air Forge Base
San Antonio
McNewen
Baytown
Robert B. Lee High School
University of Houston
Air Force
Los Angeles
Calif
Hepth
First National Band
Texas Avenue
Richard Atkins
Llora Yount
Vernon Wright
George Armstrong
Eddie Anderson
H. B. Naylor
Don Ajlen
Bob Feinberg
Deadline Nears For Water District Supervisors
Incumbents seek re election in Harris and Chambers county water control districts. In Harris County district 1 Walter Brinson and B G Stong file for two year supervisor terms. CedarBayou district No 30 lists James Jennische and Roy Carroll as candidates with Monday deadline. Mont Belvieu district No 1 has L Swint and A Smith filing for re election with 4 p m Friday deadline. Candidates must be 21, own property and reside in the district.
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Highlands
3. M. Brinson
B. G. Stong
Hareris County
Walter Control & Improvement Distrel No
Stong
Edith Young
Harris County
Waiter Control and Improvement District No
Brother Of Highlands Woman Dies In Oregon
Mrs Campbell H Young of Highlands has learned her brother Mark Neal McAlpin aged 46 died in Medford Oregon at 9:50 AM Wednesday Funeral services will be held in Medford Friday The only survivor is another sister Mrs H C Short of Medford
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Campbell H. Young
Highlands Haseen
Mark Neal McAlpin
Medford
Ore
H. C. Short
Around Town Highlights and Local Notes
Mrs Richard Johnston proves she is an alert reader Betty Becera battles a virus Imogene Lauland recalls nearly losing her temper Mary Lynn Short discusses jewelry A H Miles serves on photography Mrs J L Hutson shows chic RAMES Spring plans for a winter trip to New York Barbara Boswell writes with green ink Mrs Rex Pipkin prepares to greet daughter Bobbye Jean from Indiana this weekend A new senior rig from Robert B K Lee High School attends San Jacinto May events at the board Mrs Tein finally completes a long-delayed task
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Johnston
Betty Becera
Imogene Lauland
Mary Lynn Short
A. H. Miles
J. L. Hutson
New York
Barbara Boswell Green
Rex
Pipkin
Bobbye Jean
Indiana
Robert BK. Lee High Sehandt
San Jacinto Finegata
Safe Driving Day Toll Hits 240 Texas Mishaps
Three killed and 59 injured in 240 traffic accidents across Texas on Safe Driving Day. Ronald McKeand, 19, Raymondville, died of injuries Thursday after a motorcycle collision when passing a car. Clifton Smith, a Galliles, Tex resident, was killed near Huntsville when his car overturned.
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United
PRESS
Texas
Ronald McKeand
Raymondville
McKeanid
McKeand
Iccident
Raymondville Memorial Hospital
Clifton. Smith
Galliles
Huntsville
Armed Force Cut Is Due Follow Up Plan
Washington reports the administration plans another cut in armed forces size as war fears ease. Defense Secretary Wilson says manpower will be reduced to slightly below the 3,047,000 level set for July. Current cuts of 210,266 men finish by June. Possible redeployments in the Far East are hinted at, including the First Marine division's return from Korea "sooner or later."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense
Charles EF. Wilson
Congress
Car
Wilson
Far East
Wilige
Koran
City weighs McKee sick leave in civil service case
City officials have not decided whether to grant 33 days of sick leave pay to former Police Chief H. E. McKee. City attorney George Chandler has sought opinions from the Texas League of Municipalities and another source. letters await replies. McKee, who resigned after a summer suspension, asked for the pay last December, with possible legal action if denied.
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Middleton
H. E. McKee
George Chandler
Texas League of Municipalities
McKee
Melee
Mektee
Chandler
Melter
Saucers prophecies swirl around Michigan state campus
Charlyn Laughead says her father Dr Charles Laughead, a MSU physician, predicted end time events and saucer rescues on December 24 and 21. Students report meetings and belief in an orthodox yet unusual sect while university officials deny a prediction of the world’s end.
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East Lansing
Mich
Sta
MSC
Charlyn Laughead
Charles AL Laugheail
Michigan Sunt
Lingheals
de John AL Hanoat
Mannah
Mars
REL Band Open House at New Music Building Sunday
The Robert B. Lee high school band invites the public to an open house from 2:80 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the new band and music building. Band officers will host, with a special program including Aladiyn Dill on cathedral chimes and Marjorie Clint on the vibra-harp. Lactre will present taped band music during the two-hour viewing, and refreshments will be served. The group, with 15 uniformed members, recently won first division in marching at Texas City.
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Robert B. Lee High School
Bwihkett
Betty Marie Wilson
Marcia White
Aladiyn Dill
Chimes
Marjorie Clint
Lacre
Lee
Igh
Texas
Texas City
REL
2000 ICT stockholders invited to meeting tonight
The Insurance Company of Texas ICT in Baytown invites 2000 stockholders to a 7 30 p m meeting at Horace Mann junior high auditorium. Benjack Cage founder and president attends with Vice Presidents Stephen Boake and Faul Sparl Sparks to act as MC. Sam G Como announces the session will include a 1954 activity progress report and a 2 to 1 stock split approved by the board. The group will be told assets rose to 19 million dollars with a 7 million increase from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance’ Company of Texas
ICT
Baytown
Horace Mann Junior High
Benjack ‘Cage
Texas
Stephen Boake
Faul Spar
Sam G. Como
Como
Grand Jury Hearings On Car Borrower Amusing Court
William Rogers Crawford, 19, bound over to grand jury over four cars borrowed and not returned and questions about a wife. Used car dealer O J Rogers testified Crawford took cars under pretense of inspecting them for his wife. Crawford later said he might not be married and his car was found later. Eva Hopson filed car theft charges as Crawford failed to return vehicles. Grand Jury to hear the case page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rogers Crawford
Crawford
Grand Jury
O. J. Rogers
Rogers
Seaford
Wea
Layton
Eva Hopson
Cranford
Wagins
Goodfellow Fund Edges Toward Its Goal
The Goodfellow Fund shows a notable rise as contributions push the total past 700 dollars. Volunteers from PTA units and local groups organize toy collections and bag packing at K nesseth Israel Community Hall with Carpeters Local 24 delivering goods to more than 500 children listed to be helped.
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Goodfellow Fund
Paranther Association
Coodtallows
K'Nesseth Israel Community
Hal
Carpenters Lotal 24
Two Fires Blamed On Stove In Baytown
Baytown firefighters fought back to back blazes attributed to a stove and a faulty flue. The first fire damaged a pit at Ranch House and roof rafters. the second damaged a cable-brace area and nearby structures. Damages were not yet estimated, with losses expected to total thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Tien
Relatives Of Dead Man Are Hunted
James Stout Rustin, 42, died after an incident on a Wednesday night. An inquest by Justice of the Peace Walter Queen ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Rustin, a Baytown resident, had lived in the area for a year or two and recently rented an apartment in Elotaton. Deputy Sheriff Steve Goodbright said Rustin appeared ill when found and was taken to Highlands friend’s home before transport to the hospital. He died on arrival. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Akiargh
James Stout Rustin
Walter Queen
Rustin Svas Knywar
Oman Baytown
Elotaton
Steve Goodrighy
Highlands
Parstin x
Queer Sisked
Artinnin
Will and Howe
Second Cold Front Heads Toward Texas
The report describes another cold front forecast to move across Texas, with cooler temperatures expected in the northern and central regions. Forecasters note the front will not be severe, but temperatures will drop significantly, impacting central and southern areas and prompting expectations of chilly mornings.
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Enited
Texas
Frank Wis
Teouis Uy
Enly
Aphasia South Phans
Ihinagh Kansas
Colaradt
44 Die 824 Hurt In U S On S D Day
United Press reports traffic safety progress on S D Day with 44 deaths and 824 injuries in 2457 accidents during the four hour period ending midnight. Officials expect tolls to fall 10 to 15 percent below normal for the day as alerts and public efforts paid off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
United Press
B. Miller
President's Action Committee For
Tyific Safety
Deylayed
Miller
D Day Here Mishap Free in Gaytown Area
Police Chief Rey Montgomery thanked Gaytown residents for cooperation that kept the day accident free. Baytown usually sees few crashes but credit safety drays and cautious driving. County and state officers reported no accidents in the wider area. nearby towns also had no incidents. Houston logged about a 25 percent rise in accidents compared with last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tana Porte
Talis Buasny Achoodl
Ubanks
Hig Precine
Houston
Baytown Stores Extend Hours Through Holiday Season
Baytown stores will stay open later through the Yule season starting Thursday with daily hours until 8 p m Nelson Melttros Commercial Manager announced the adjustment as stores extend operations to Dec 24 The change aims to give shoppers a longer shopping window plus aligns with merchants plans the late closing time was previously 7 p m with some locations already extending hours as the Chamber of Commerce awaits final guidance
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Baytown
Yule
Mentalaeed
Nelson Melttros
Chaineler
Commercr Manager
Anunerd
Mee Klay
Kidnaped Santa Incident Stuns Town at Larsen Lawn
Report describes a bizarre event near the Larsen home at 1492 South Cirite Drive Tt Rappenad where a Santa figure was seized during a neighborhood gathering. Police considered FBI and UN involvement as details mix with erratic dialogue and unclear witnesses.
Matysiak Funeral Held Here Today
Funeral service for William Matysiak was held at 2 30 p m Thursday at Saint Martha's Catholic Church with Reverend Kennedy officiating. Burial followed at Bartiman Cemetery. Surviving are wife Mrs Anegelina Matysiak Lascone Lasis Matysiak of La Parte and William Matysiak of Houston, along with Mary Matysiak of Menix suglors and three brothers.
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William Matysials
Marthoin Chapel
Laxeph
Catholic Chiret
Kennedy
Piston
Bartiman
Matysink
Tife
Anegelina Matysialy
Lagsone
Lasis Matysaly
la Parte
William Matysiak
Houston
Mary Matysiak
Menix Suglors
BEF Council Accepts New Company Bid
The Baytown Employes Federation and the Baytown Refinery management announce a new company plan effective January 1. Humble employees with ten years or more will receive full pay for 26 weeks of sick leave, with paid weeks reduced for fewer years of service.
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BEF Council
Bumble
ESC Ehnte
Baytown
BRP
Reddy
Priefly
Sears
Bragkel, Inc
Final Rites Held In Houston For Mrs Farmer
Funeral services for Mrs Geor gy Mae Parmer age 78 of Sheldon were to be held Thursday at Boulevard Finers chapel in Houston with burial in White cemetery in Highlands. The Rev Blakey Farmer a grandson would assist, six grandsons serving as pallbearers. Survived by six sons Edgar Frank and Avery Farmer of Houston and Sheldon, multiple daughters, two sisters, a brother and 26 grandchildren.
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Georgy Mae Parmer
Sheldon
Boulevard Finers Chapel
Houston
Pariah
White Cemetery
Highlands
Blakey Farmer
Abe
Farmer
Sheldon Area
Rand
Texas
Jim
Jack Fiemer
Highlinds
Edgar
Frante Parmer
Jasper
Buck
Abd Avery Farmer
Mae
Baehmert
Mes
Amme Wilson
Bessie Collins
Katherine Newsoy
Refugio
Lucy Parker
Fouston
O. i Magee
Baytown
Mic Rey
Blake Warmer
Winston Calli Kenneth Wilson
Henry Jake Bureme
Silvernt Porguaon
Mrs Davis Rites Planned for Friday
Mae A L Davis died about 2 1/2 miles from home Wednesday at the home of her son in Security near Cleveland. Funeral services will be held at Yow Protn of the Pilertin Rostehure in Security with burial in Moss Han Cemetery at Security. Survivors include seven daughters and several sons with relatives in Montgomery County and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae A L. Davis
Mro
McFarland
Tua Powle
Mea
Mearland
Incarcerate the Culprits in Bastille Phrase Emerges
Fragmentary OCR passage describes a chaotic radio exchange about detaining culprits, with unclear voices and garbled names. The text hints at authorities ordering arrests in a city or Bastille-like setting, but specifics are unreadable.
Mrs Stewart's Funeral Held in Houston
Funeral services for Mrs Tyne Satte forge were held in Houston with burial at Fares Paris Cemetery. Mrs Stewart died Monday in a Houston hospital after a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winerat
Tyne
Pedgemer
Fares
Paris
Stewart
Houston
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Whinkwil
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Man Ghd
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Texas Federation of Labor
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R. Warris
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Barbara
Voparil
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Optie
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Frye
Gondfellow
Goodfellow
WEE Exchange National Bank Gi Pee, Laruta
Se Donaver
Baghange Nie Hand Bank
Ie Chienpa Aeonpmil
Dedlay
Marcia Schaaraver
Ecourt
Heap
George Sehoonov
Rey Montgomery
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FBI
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Claws
United Nations
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Diar
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Santa Olas
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Mohori
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Guneral
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