Huntsville guard linked to famed impostor tale
Texas prison guard Benjamin W. Jones drew attention when a Life magazine feature on the mysterious impostor Demara sparked the legend anew. Jones, described as well liked by inmates, vanished after a confrontation with jail officials who questioned his credentials and a striking resemblance to Demara.
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Huntsville
Texas
Ferdinand Walda
Demaa Ae Whee
Demara
Life
Benjamin W. Jones
C. B. Ellis
Ellis
Jones
Child Struck by Car Injures Boy Near Brittle Drive Intersection
A 5 year old boy, Tanner of Ballas Homes 60 South Cir, was seriously injured Thursday when hit by a car near Brittle Drive and Highway 145. Edith Marie Grevin of 1225 Bolster drove the vehicle. The child was rushed to San Jacinto. condition not immediately available.
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Ballas Hohnes
South Cirely
Brittrweail
Bavy
Christmas Business and Legion Party At Town Events
Sun Spots reports company employees at United Rubber Co receiving ham gifts for Christmas. American Legion to hold a family party at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Community House with a covered dish supper. Harold W. Earmart wins a U S patent for distillate purification process. Humble researcher G H I Shepherd granted patent for production of cyclo olefins using a catalyst. City Hall employees hold their annual Christmas party with gifts and refreshments. Jerry Davis named Soldier of the Month at Fort Lee. Deer Park Stinnett Class A finals to be broadcast by Radio Station Kred from Borger Friday at 7:30 p.m.
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Legion Party
Legion
Shepherd
G. Fh. I. Shepherd
U.S
Kred of
Baytown
Deer Park
Around Town Christmas Chats and Holiday Preparations
Local residents share quick updates on Christmas plans and shopping. LER Dunn assists granddaughter Nett Chaney with holiday prep while others visit friends, finish gifts, and look forward to a long weekend.
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Allan Sieber
Goodfellow Campaign Nears End With Packed Gift Bags
The 1955 Goodfellows campaign neared a climax with 850 children set to receive gift packages Friday and Saturday. Carpenters Union organized deliveries from Community Building at Nesseth Israel, led by Jack Stewart and Bert Greshan with volunteers urged to help.
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Happy End
Chley Goodfellow
Goodfellas
Carpenters Union
Nesseth Israel
North Commerce
Carpenters
Jack Stewart
Bert Greshan
Aan
A. R. Stark
John Bell
PTA
THR
Butyl
County Sends Poll Tax Receipts By Mail Order
Harris County Tax office offers mail in poll tax receipts for 2.50 each with affidavits notarized. Deadline Jan 31. Exemptions for certain age and move- in residents apply, must be renewed annually. Article 5.11 requires oaths. poll tax week designated Jan 16. Payment encouraged ahead of rush.
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Harris County
Baytown
Carl S Smith
Court House
Houston
Texas
Allen Shivers
MBA To Elect 1956 Officers Board of Directors Meets On Jan. 9
New and hold over members of the Mutual Benefit association board will meet Jan. 4 to elect officers for 1956. Five of nine seats were filled this week including re-elected Patterson Savage Berry and new term winners Biggers and Boucher. Ballot return rate was percent with 13 candidates and 27 election committee members supervising.
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MBA
Board of Directors
The
Mutual Benefit Association
Baytown
W. B. Patterson
J. J. Savage
Tro
M. V. Berry
Glyde R. Biggers
W.H. Boucher
Pnty
Bob Ward
Kaos Beavers
J.B. Smith Jr. BE
M. Watkins
M. FE. Jennings
Joke check sparks legal bid for restraint on cashing
Manhattan supreme court heard a case over a 1955 check for 75 000 dollars made out by Philadelphia lawyer Albert B Zink to his wife and dated Christmas day. The wife saved the check and seeks to cash it when it becomes good while Zink seeks a restraining order to stop her from cashing it as she sues him for separate maintenance. The hearing was set for January 3.
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New York
Jesling
Albert B. Zink
Philadelphia
Kink
Zink
Christmas Card Deluge Taxes Baytown Post Office
Baytown Post Office experiences its greatest holiday rush as Christmas cards flood in. Postmaster M L Neal notes record mail, hires 25 extra workers, and anticipates smooth handling despite a heavy load. Dead-letter mail is unusually low this year owing to better addresses and mail sorting.
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Baytown
M. L. Neal
Nealing
Neal
Wea
Interest In Ford Stock Flares High
New York UPI reports Ford Motor Co shares rose after disclosure that Ford nears General Motors in U S industrial leadership. Ford ranks third in sales and earnings and fifth in assets for the year, with a strong SEC filing prompting bullish brokerage commentary on stock demand.
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New York
UPI
Ford Motor Co
General Motors
United States
Ford
Securities and Exchange Commission
Air Crash Victims Can't Be Identified
Eastern Airlines told families of 17 people killed in a Miami to New York crash to not travel to Jacksonville as only three charred bodies might be identified. The four engine plane plunged into a pine thicket near the city during an instrument approach. Airline president Thomas A. Armstrong called the accident one of aviation's greatest mysteries.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Eastern Airlines
BEF Seeks Courts Arbitration Clash With Humble Oil
The Baytown Employes Federation asks federal courts for a writ of mandamus to force Humble Oil to submit contract disputes to arbitration or seek a declaratory judgment. The 1953 contract covers changes in schedules and redistribution of duties. the union says the company refused arbitration after Oct 5.
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Baytown
BEF
Humble
R. D. Clark
Clare
Federal District Court
Medical Examiners Would Replace JPs As Coroners
Harris County explores creating a professional medical examining department funded at 100000 to 150000 annually. Dr. Alan Moritz advised on setup during UT M B Anderson Hospital talks. County Judge Bob Casey expects court approval but notes cost and need for a capable expert. Objection centers on one person replacing nine Justices of the Peace in coroner duties.
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Harris County Commissioners Court
Justices of the Peace
Commissioners Court
TeXng
Harris County
Alan Moritz
Cincinnati
Bob Casey
University of Texas M
B. Anderson Hospital
Moritz
Casey
Ex Aggies Barbecue Friday in Highlands Baytown Texas
A and M alumni club hosts a 6 30 p barbecue Friday at Wise Ranch in Highlands Baytown. Sam Davis donates a 1400 pound Brahman for the meat while Sam Stassi and Fritz Wooley provide drinks and cooking. Senior high students, exes and students sample the barbecue as an A and M game is shown.
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Baytown
Texas
A and M
Wise Ranch
Highlands
Sam Davis
Aggie
Sam Stassi
Fritz Wooley
TCU
Jonn Q. Selensky
Col. Fienty Dittman
Texas A and M
Heads May Roll In Probe Of Waco Trust Firm
State Senate Investigating Committee opened hearings into U.S. Trust & Guaranty Co. of Waco amid claims of insolvency and a $5 million deficit. Examiner Tom Robinson testified the firm had a $7.07 million surplus as of 1955 but faced substantial liabilities and no full reserve. The inquiry names U.S. Automotive Service and Arkansas Fire and Marine as codefendants. Headings warned that “heads may roll.”
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Tom Robinson
State Board of Insurance Commissioners
Bert” McDaniel
A. B. Shoemake
di Robinson
U.8. Trust, & Guaranty Co
Aglgdd
Robinson
Morehan
U.S. Trust & Guaranty Co
U.S. Auto Motive Service
U. S. Automotive Service
U.S. Trust & Guaranty
U.S. Automotive Service
Arkansas Fire and Marine Insurance Co
Little Rock
Ark
U. S. ‘Trust & Guaranty
Hs Trust
Roinson
Sen- Searcy Bracciwell
Houston
Senate
Statehouse
Winter Arrives Quietly in Baytown with Mild Weather
The first day of winter arrived quietly in Baytown with mild conditions and a forecast to stay mild through Friday. A small deer herd was moved east for Thursday night as clouds and periods of sun were expected. Long range outlook hints at rain and colder weather near the Christmas weekend and into the end of next week.
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Baytown
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