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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1955

Page

2

Unemployment Act Changes Hit Small Texas Firms

Texas lawmakers revise unemployment tax rules affecting firms with four or more workers. Beginning Jan 1 any calendar year with four or more employees on a day triggers unemployment taxes, with rates under an experience rating plan. Small firms may pay lower rates, while many 20 weeks employed in a year face contributions. officials cite potential tax savings and adjusted rates from 2.7 to 4 percent.

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Prisoner Escapes from Iowa Hospital in 1825 Case

In October 1825 Pierson, declared insane, escaped from a state hospital at Austin and, aided by Gilbert Wagster, fled from a cell by prying bars and a window. He was later recaptured six days later near Peoria, Illinois, where authorities found him employed in a factory he had worked at before confinement.

Pierson Aust Piersen Gilbert Wagster Houston Windore Ted Sheen Ho Jedre Agnifes Ettieries Peoria Hira

Women’s Missionary union study in Deer Park church

The 1st Baptist church hosts a Bible study titled Personal Revival based on a Hebnakauk text. Sunday service, Young Adult class at the Methodist church, and plans for Tuesday devotional and community outreach are noted. Local college students are expected home for holidays, with several named residents mentioned.

Mickey Cavalier Deer Park Women's Missionary Union 1St Baptist Church Hebnakauk

Draft Hits 22 Year Old Age Bracket

Fragmented report notes a draft targeting 22 year olds with details obscured by OCR. References include Col Morris S. Schwartz and Maj. Gen. Gewis B. Yer, plus mentions of November actions, a raid and arms issue. Unable to verify full facts due to garbled text.

Mondey.ie Morris S. Sehwart Sze Gtiitor Gewis

Wooster Firemen Douse Trash Fire on Redeil Road

Wooster firefighters responded to a noon call from a resident on Redeil road and quickly extinguished a trash fire that spread to a nearby chicken house after entering the home while a parent checked on a child. The blaze caused damage but was contained to the trash area and affected structures.

Wooster. Folunleer Redeil Road

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Key Club Plans Projects and Initiatives This Year

The Key Club outlines ongoing and upcoming efforts sponsored by Kiwanis, including the Apple sale, Kiwanis Christmas trees, and a poster contest themed Put Christ Back in Christmas. Members, leaders, and sponsors are named. club membership is capped and projects aim to benefit home, school, and community.

International Association Key Club International Cied Bauer Corres Reggie Dignt James Hing Weasurer Joe An Jimmy Browder Respect J. Robert Rernes Dimany Browder Bobby Lieve Wemin Lee Shaw Manis Betton Bruce The Elk Rowse Kiwanis Ignty Kiwanis Ap Fae Christ Saad Baytown Tamar Key Club

Television Schedule Fragment for KGUL TV Weekend

Saturday and Sunday grid listing programs across hours with shows like Lucy Siew Dangerous Assignment Beat The Clock Hi Stage Show Jackie Gleason Fordstar Jubilee The Wise Breath Valley Dateline Europe and late night staples. Broadcasts include news Sign Off and various quiz and talk formats featuring Ed Sullivan Alfred Hitchcock Amusement and theatre entries.

Lucy Siew Jackie Gleason the Wise Dateline Burope Winky Dink Bill Roberts Jiao

Wooster District to Raise Water and Sewer Tap Fees

Water and sewer tap fees in the Wooster Water District will be raised starting January 1. John Bletach, water superintendent, announced the change on Friday. Tap fees rise to 36 dollars for water and 25 dollars for sewer, up from two and a half dollars respectively.

Wooster Water District Water District No John Bletach

Services Held For Ex Mont Belvieu Judge Gourlay

Funeral services for I X N gels Gourlay a former justice of the Gourtsy were held at Cedar Bayou Methodist Church with Rev Eira Love officiating. Graveside rites conducted by CB Magonng lodge followed at Dayton. Survived by two daughters Mrs Wright and Mrs G J Miter of Channelyiow:a brother J B Gourlay of Baytown three sisters and four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Gels Gourlay Cedar "Bayou Methodist Eira Love Gourlay R. PF. Wright Nortiy Maln Wberg Gourtsy Cedar Bayou Payton Royal Arch Masons Dayton Pace-Stancil Funsral CB Magonng Lodge Kersin Gourley LB. Gourlay Virgil Gourlay Johnny Proctor David Wiggins Bay de Brukl Janen Bible Class Cby Wright’ Ann G J. Miter Channelyiow J. B. Gourlay Baytown

Evening TV Schedule Oriented Entry

A fragmented TV log lists multiple shows with times and titles across channels including Perry Como Texaco Star Theater Meet the Press Judge Roy Bean Highway Patrol Sherlock Holmes Royal Playhouse and Goodyear Playhouse along with Sign Off entries indicating a full day’s programming schedule.

Rey Rogers Perry Como George Gabel Senday Christophers Capteily Tomomrow Royal Playhouse Roy Bean Loretta Youns Highway Patrol Studio Justice Royal Playhouse

Texans Face Violent Holidays Toll Forecast

A DPS forecast predicts 204 violent deaths in Texas over the Christmas to New Year holidays. Predicted breakdown includes 142 motorist fatalities 39 homicides and personal crisis deaths and 3 other accident deaths. Officials urge adherence to traffic laws and courtesy to reduce casualties.

Texas Austin Homer Girrigan Jn Texes Department of Public Safety N. K. Vroernen Woerner DPS Garrison

Bridge bidding and play in a two spade contract

The article recounts a bridge deal where West opens hearts and after a sequence West builds a trick array to defeat two spades. Declarer South wins seven tricks, then clocks in a club ace and jack to seal the contract, while West’s defense attempts to squeeze and cash ruffs, but South secures the ninth trick to claim the contract.

East West Declarer Nowta South Wet Lust

Model Legislature Hears views on modernizing laws

Delegates from page one discuss public school provisions for disabled children while Atty. Gen. John Ben Sheppard warns lawmakers on updating old statutes. Angelo Soffos elected governor cites heritage, with Huarah Hammet named lieutenant, Mack Barnhart attorney general and Trent Campbell secretary of state. Eight awards to be given Saturday during the ninth annual session of the Texas Hi-V Model Legislature. Baytown students sponsored by Miss Mery Barlint Witham Tadlock and WW Erawa.

John Ben Sheppard HLY Angelo Soffos Howaten Soffos Huarah Hammet Lubbock Leutenant Mack Barnhart Gainesville Trent Campbell Baytown Mery Barlint Witham Tadlock Erawa

Street Widening Urged After Traffic Surge On Highway 1439

Council hears that five Fight lights at East James and Highway 1439 have doubled inbound and outbound traffic. Clayton urges widening funded from contingency but budget lacks money or authorization. Middleton says funds must come from contingency or traffic fund, with no budget provision for the project.

Ayton East James Clayton Middleton

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