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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1949
Page
3
London reports show crowds queuing through holiday shopping and price increases as Britons stock up on gifts. Stores like Selfridge’s hired two Santa Clauses as shoppers snapped up toys, nylons scarce, and socks ranging from 8 cents to 180 dollars amid inflation fears and upcoming price spikes.
BETHLENEM Ga December 24 Bethlehem Georgia hosts its largest Christmas. A new Methodist Church rises as the Baptist church is repainted and reroofed. The town also won Barrow County first prize in a regional improvement contest. An elderly resident recalls an 1886 quake during a wartime camp meeting as the earth shook and lamps flickered.
Townspeople plan Christmas visits and holidays with relatives and friends. Names mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. Walter Roberts and family. Judson L. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. W. Roberts Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Leach. Mrs. Olive Leach. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph V. Skains and daughter Gienna Dean. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Wolfe Sr.. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Madd and son Kelly Charles. Mr. and Mrs. James Harvey Taylor Jr and Patsy. Local churches and institutions referenced, with travel between towns including El Campo Trinity Shiner and Big town.
Montreal December 24 A PIA reporter asked the city weather office about a White Christmas The official said no snow in sight Yet a reporter saw snow falling outside his window The note describes a false forecast then a visible snowfall.
Fairfax police dispute Washington claims that a prisoner escaped from their jail and report three more inmates missing as Virginia and Washington police search. In Memphis, a moving van theft leaves a family belongings pilfered from the Hicks residence, including furniture, appliances, and clothes.
County board of commissioners favored a $3300 salary increase for Circuit Judge Myles FL Parrish for a brief period before reversing course. The action reflects a tug of war over judicial pay and budget priorities within the county government.
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