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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1950
Page
2
A garbled passage describes celebrations and fire incidents, mentioning Bermuda flying fish nests and reefs. The text references flames and tying weed with strong strands, but lacks coherent details or clear events.
In Falton, Zion, TN, a youth named Wiléemon, 39, was killed when Curtis Spéndses rifle discharged during a Cracker celebration. Spenser claimed no intent to target the group. witness said the shooter intended only to fire into the air. The injured elder, a 60 year old principal, was released on a $5600 bond after holiday visits.
J F Sidemaker dies in a burning fire. The report lists related individuals including Phil Aven of Houston, B B Sidemaker of Houston, and several named associates and relatives. Further details appear continued on page one.
Local figure J M Harvey operated a hardware store in Buena Vista area and later sold to Tri Cities. He served as a Rotary Club member and active participant in civic groups before leaving the business in 2021.
A B Gaston, 64, dies in Baytown hospital after heart failure. He served as assistant judge in multiple elections and helped register men for World War II. He is survived by widow, son A B Gaston Jr., daughter Mrs G H Woodard, two grandchildren, and was active in Baytown civic affairs. Funeral arrangements were set by Paul G B Lse Funeral Home. Frank Savage Jr. announces the birth of a son at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces.
Livestock market notes demand for cattle remains active with strong to higher prices for steers and heifers. Beef tows and calves show gains with quality influencing values. miscellaneous hides and pigs listed at varied, mostly steady levels.
General Matthew Ridgway arrives in Korea to assume command of the Eighth Army succeeding the late Warren Walker. He arrives from Tokyo aboard a Military Air Transport Constellation and is greeted by Major General C. Allen. Ridgway expresses happiness about the assignment and readiness to work. Also note forecasts on U.S. jet engine growth and a law in Iceland limiting dogs on farms. Some Hindu meter workers use their toes as deftly as their fingers.
Gerry Jean Ennis requested Christmas on Saturday for a final celebration. She died from polio, and the 1950 Donna football crossheart team members will serve as pallbearers. Daughter of Ale and Mrs. Aries EB Ennis, she was a local athlete with family ties.
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