Bethlehem Baytonians Observe Christmas Ship Channel Arrival
Baytown Sun reports Bethlehem visitors unable to make a Christmas pilgrimage. At 3 45 am a Bethlehem ship glided up the bay channel to a Baytown Docks berth. U S patent grants cover 27 claims by Morris R Morrow and Linnie P B Hodges on heating oil storage with a water layer. Purification of LPG gas patent issued to Theron Waddell and Herschel Karchmer for removing elemental sulfur from propane and butane. Airman 1-C Franklin Grochoske visiting family in Yupan. Sun will not publish Saturday. publication resumes Monday.
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Paris deputies reject reform plans in peacetime vote
Paris deputies rejected a reform package in a preliminary text vote in the national assembly but approved bills on internationalizing the Saar and granting Germany sovereignty. In Vatican City Pope Pius XII extended Christmas wishes and prayed for prisoners of faith. his broadcast came over Vatican radio. Moscow reports say four Beria associates were executed by firing squad for crimes against the state with two others given long prison terms.
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Around Town Christmas Cheer Flashes in Galveston
In Galveston and nearby scenes theAround Town column paints Christmas humor and daily vignettes. Names like Co N Twyman Eddie Cleveland Broussard and Myra White feature among busy locals, delays, greetings and holiday mishaps amid city life and gift wrapping.
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John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Prenchy" Broussard
Eddie Clevelands
Clayton
Johnny Rogers
W. J. Stokely
Sue Bell
Bobby Jean Pipkin
Myra White
Willys May Abbott
Judy Lively
Madeline Hawking
Ceuly
Shanta Claus
Gilly
Gail Curtis
Oberlin
Gail
James
Junior Seligman
Macy Ann Stark
Marlene Roe
Lyons
Bill Warner
Deer Park Faces Albany In Class A Title Clash At Buckarog
Deer Park high school heads to Breckenridge's Buckarog stadium for the state Class A final against Albany. Kickoff is at 7 p m Saturday. Dec 24 fans travel from Deer Park with band escorts joining the trip.
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Coathall
Ue Deer
Breckinridge
Albany
Mary
D.C. ‘Kethy
Lyaelunir
Santa
Santa Claus
Deer Park High School
Breckenridge
Buckarog
Pam
Brackenridge
Deer Parl
Escortn
J. W
Hyatt
Robin Hoad
Balmy Christmas Predicted For Baytown Weather
The forecast says a mild Christmas across Texas with no snow. Southeast Texas should be cloudy with little chance of showers while temperatures fall from a high near 73 to around 40s overnight. Fort Worth and other cities report modest drops as fronts move through leaving warmer air behind.
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Gulf Coast
Laredo
Victoria
Beaumont
Lufkin
Junctton
Weather Bureau
Goodfellows Complete Deliveries But Fund Remains Short
Goodfellows finished delivering toys to 718 children as frayed fund total still shows a shortfall near 300. Carpenters and volunteers note some late Thursday contributions while urging downtown shoppers to drop change Friday. Despite some unneeded bags being repacked, most children received gifts, fruit, nuts, and candy with joyful reactions noted.
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Goodfellows
Ping
Ol’ Chief Goodmion
Gages Home Fires In Unexplained Christmas Blaze
The Luther Gages of La Porte left for a San Antonio trip when a Friday fire gutted their five room house. Fire Marshal William Stahrl had not yet estimated the damage. Neighbors alerted the family by telephone as flames were spotted around 2 a m Friday, with the home described as a total loss.
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la Parle
Gage
Fabit
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San Antonio
William Stahrl
Teelphone
la Porte
Lions Dimes Thursday Charity Dinner Planned
The Lions Dimes Thursday event raised a total of 187 dollars with a caterer listed as LIST9L. Attendees included Tar J R Turner Marty Bentani Ray Sinen and Strickler with Jack Sinickier serving as chairman. The charity fundraiser was scheduled to close late Friday and supports a purity and child welfare cause.
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Lions Cium
J. R. Turner
Marty Bentani
Ray Sinen
Holiday travel slows as Baytown closes for Christmas
Baytown slows to holiday closure with most businesses and city offices ending operations Friday. Garbage collection doubles Friday and Saturday while postmen continue rounds. Churches plan Christmas services as traffic officers warn drivers to travel safely and avoid delays.
Christmas 1954 Finds the World at Peace
United Press foreign analyst Charles McCann writes that on Christmas Day 1954 the world enjoys rare peace with war fears reduced. He notes limited unrest near China and cites geopolitical shifts, treaties, and UN debates reflecting improved Western unity against communism.
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United Press Freign
China
Amarillo Family Seeks Baytown Santa Fund Help
An Amarillo family stranded in Baytown sought aid for Christmas needs after falling ill and facing hunger. Local organizers urged Baytown residents to donate to the Christina Sons drive, aiming to combat tuberculosis and support the family on their return home.
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Santa Claus
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Christina Sons
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Palin Wits Kibing
Persany
Jerry
Young Men Light Firecrackers On Highway 14
Two full grown men with beards tossed firecrackers at passing autos on Highway 14 and did not stop when ordered. Police intervened after the disruptive pair refused to heed officers.
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Fireworks Stand Explodes Hurting None. Observer Rushed Away
Harvey dame witnesses a young operator's firecracker mishap at a Highlands stand triggers sudden explosion. Crowds of five to six hundred, Highlands firemen standby and a box filled with skyrocket fragments causes minor injuries and property jitters. James, father of the operator, recounts the chaotic escape and jokes about charging spectators.
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Rosalif Myers
Harvey Dames
Hishlans
Baytown
Highlands
Barrows
James
Hervey
Jamex
Mild Weather May Decrease Traffic Toll
United Press reports holiday travel surged as mild weather spread across the nation. Forecasters predicted a reduced Christmas traffic toll, with mixed conditions from New England snow to milder Pacific coast temperatures and several airlines reporting high load factors for peak holiday travel. Interstate systems and railroads adjusted schedules as travelers sought festive destinations, while Snow and cold fronts were expected in northern regions.
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Burglary and Disturbance Reported at Blue Room
Thursday night a burglary occurred at the Blue Room on Plte Raaap Wy 5 thporkucd Ave with $89 in silver stolen. An argument led to a man pulling a knife during the dispute about gambling in the back room. Police reported 15 men were found in the back room and a charge for disturbing the peace with a pistol was filed.
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Sip Bow
Palien
Elond
Saning
Blun
Gam
Blue Room
Meehan Hurt in Automobile Mishap Near Channelview
Joseph P. Meehan, stationed at San Jacinto Ordnance Depot, will spend Christmas holidays in Ellington base Hospital after a crash near Channelview at 2 am Friday. He suffered fractured ribs and other injuries and was moved to hospital by an Earthman ambulance.
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Meehan
Channelview
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