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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1954
Page
1
Tenacious 13 year old James Carroll escaped quicksand after wading for a duck near Black Duck Bay. He was pulled out by a passing motorist and Baytown Emergency Corps, then crawled toward dry ground with his meal still in hand.
Rosalie Myers reports Mrs. Duleena Barkaloo spent her 85th birthday in San Jacinto Memorial Hospital. A room party with cake gifts and friends marked the day as she voiced happiness and shared wishes for everyone’s daily joy. Born near Council Bluffs Iowa she moved to Texas after marriage and long the Cedar Bayou Baytown area.
Mrs. C G H Burris of 703 East Dobb reports her son left his bicycle at Ashbel Smith Elementary Friday and, after returning Monday morning, it was missing. She suspects a small child took it and would return it if the owner is identified. Garden Club Party Set for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. W & Rogers home. Club president Mrs. F C Saxon to host. members bring gifts under $1 plus handmade item. Britton Cravens Lumber issues 10 percent Christmas bonuses to 19 employees, manager Bob Van Deventer says.
Around Town notes Bill Harris will appear in an oratorion roin after the first of the year. Grover Edge and Joe Speck plan merrier Christmas thanks to acts for others over the weekend. Two Baytown Sun alumnae visited the office, Mrs George Hoescher and Mrs BR Johnson, reflecting on past society days. Hemphill and Wilton A Raper are recovering from illnesses, Gene Boynton reports new caritis, Syd Guild had a birthday, and Nancy gifted a fancy waistcoat to him.
A 5000-ton freighter collided with a tug towing alkylate laden barges near Seabrook Texas, sparking a 75 foot high blaze. The barges were cut adrift, the tug Roughneck crew contained the fire, and no injuries or major damage occurred to the freighter or tug named Adolph Vinen. The incident disrupted Houston Ship Channel traffic for hours as Coast Guard and passing ships kept watch.
Pasadena reports a businessman killed his wife and three children after a family Christmas party then attempted suicide by choking. He sobbed that he had a bad dream as he faced charges and medical care for his 9-year-old son Harold after the killings. The piece also notes other world brief items about Mindszenty, Knowland on WWIII, and Pope Pius XI’s condition.
Monday brought clear calm conditions with a daytime high near 60 in Gaytown and a cool northerly breeze. Overnight lows varied across the state from 4 to 48 degrees with widespread cool, fair weather expected through Wednesday and no definite White Christmas forecast.
Cleveland dispatch reports the Sam Sheppard murder trial entering its fourth day of jury deliberation amid long testimony. Judge Blythin says a verdict could come soon but stresses the process may extend beyond. Defense and prosecution teams remain hopeful as the panel weighs seven weeks of testimony, 70 witnesses, and 214 exhibits.
Firefighters tackled multiple blazes and false alarms this weekend including a Christmas tree fire at 806 Carnegie causing 7500 dollars in damage to the M. Kader home. Fire Chief Art Lintelman warned against leaving lights on when away. A kitchen oven fire at 1601 South Pruett was ruled accidental. Camp and church incidents were monitored with no serious damage.
An excited woman reported a prowler trying to break in her back door. She said the suspect stepped on a dog’s tail, then ran away when the dog barked, providing a vivid if fragmented eyewitness account.
Deported news item reports Billy Ray Willingham aged 19 admitting he killed Se Fuller, 25, in her Brinkley home a week earlier, saying he was driven by sex and hunger. He was moved to Monroe county jail at Clavendon as authorities prepare possible upgrade to first degree murder.
Vernon Louis Smith, 63, died at 4 30 am Sunday at his Mont Belview home. Funeral at 3 pm Tuesday at Mont Belview Methodist Church with Rev H A Springfield officiating. Burial in Fisher's Chapel cemetery. Survived by wife Alice, son Arnold of Baytown, daughter Vauding Zlemke of Mont Belview, three sisters in Houston Croghy and Mont Belview, brother Oxeman Smith, grandchild Aliet Kathleen Zlamke. Pallbearers are nephews Royce Smith Eliwee Smith Wary Barrow Johnny Barrow Ben Seaith Len Caitine.
Baytown officials promise limited leniency during Christmas. Judge James W. Chardean cautions cases will be judged on merit with possible early or Christmas Day releases for noncriminal offenses and notes mitigating circumstances depend on arresting officers testimony. Judge Girardeau also signals festive spirit may delay fines and some jail terms with Christmas dinner at the jail.
Funeral services for Harry Frank Bossart 47 were set for 2 pm Monday at a chapel with Rev Milen Jordan officiating. The body was to be shipped to Beatrice Neb for burial. Survivors include widow Esther and daughter Barbara plus two sisters and other relatives. Community page notes duty to turn on exterior lights by 6 pm Monday to aid judging in East Haria county decoration contest with prizes up to 100.
Goodfellows face a near deadline with only 107 dollars left of their goal of 1000. PTA members and volunteers plan two days to finish packing bags and arranging toys for needy children, with Mrs Stark coordinating and others rallying help.
A verdict was not reached Monday in the death of John Myers Warren 02 of 106 at Humble. His burnt body was found beside a boiler at a Cedar Bayou mill. Autopsy showed carbon monoxide poisoning. Investigators from the Harris County sheriff office in Houston say Warren may have been conscious when he fell into the fire built to keep warm during nightwatch. Burial was under Paul A Lea funeral home. Warren leaves a wife two sons a daughter and several brothers and sisters living in Texas.
Mrs George Spangler of 1108 San set appointed as co director of the East Harris County Mothers March to Palio overseeing Baytown Godar Bayou Channelview Cros hiv Greene Bayou Highlands Huffman Shylden Cloverleag Basaumont perk. She succeeds Mrs Barney Steme Harris County director and has led Baytown marches previously. CAP Meets Tonight Civil Air Patrol unit convenes at 7 pm at the Baymunity house to discuss activities.
Harris County engineers and Constrive tion Co of Houston were the apparent low bidder at 81 918 80 for the Wooster Morrell Park street paving project. County Commissioner W C Ramsey ordered the let. The 2.2 mile 20 foot concrete strip extends from Missouri Pacific tracks to Decker Drive. Ramsey aims to keep detours minimal during drainage and paving work with Humble Oil cooperation. Nine bids were received and reviewed by Engineer Hugo Zupp.
New York December report states Jackie Gleason has agreed to a three year eleven million dollar deal with CBS. The World Telegram and Sun cites exclusive sources that Buick GM will sponsor the Milton Berle program on NBC, while Gleason’s deal is described as the biggest financial contract in TV history.
A 55 voice community choir from nine Bay town churches will present Handel The Messiah at 7 80 p m Tuesday at First Presbyterian church. T F Seale of Robert E Lee High School will direct and Mrs Mary Pennington will be organist. Soloists include Mrs Virgil Brown contralto Miss Anniedeen Batuman soprano, Mrs R C Wahrmund and Mrs H W Kis sick alto soprano, Bennie Middaugh bass and George Meadon tenor.
Gift Spotter offers quick gift ideas in the Classified section to ease last-minute shopping. It promises clear picks and locations for items still available, helping shoppers know what to buy and where to find it now.
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