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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1956

Page

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Sage of West Pearce Seeks Bride Ends Bachelor Era

Sage of West Pearce Mase Sumner Baytown patriarch to wed Mrs Tillie Jacobs widow of Dr Jacobs of St Louis in Hot Springs Ark The ceremony set for 5 p m Thursday at Arlington Ten Hotel Arthur C G Engle of Haverhill Mass friend of Mrs Jacobs announced plans They visited St Louis last weekend for family meetings with 24 guests at a Valentine party here are Baytown residents Lane and Horton and Sam Paine traveling to the wedding Sumner a longtime Baytown resident and bank executive led a bank expansion program for Citizens National Bank Trust Co

Vne Sage West Pearce Hi Mase Sumner Baytown Arlington Ten Hot Spring Ark Mr. Mose Abe Edelman Tie Arkansas Spa Tillie Jacobs Dr. Jacobs St. Louis Arthur CG. Engle Haverhill Mass

Sun Spots and Meetings Link New York Plan

Sun spots describe Tortney attending a vessel event in New York to plan an Instrument America meeting with Vice-president ivty and committees in an all meeting. Exhibitors organize the Mother Dies MRE SOS CAPPS at Conroe, OL Jordan of ri found after a long illness and buried near Livingston. Reverend James Branner of Golden Ayres and Temeskta pastor of Grice Methodist in Baytown will be the guest speaker Thursday at the weekly Rovatia teaching.

New York W York Meet Af Instrument America Mmittee OL Jordan Livingston Brannon James Branner Golden Ayres

Senator Hennings resigns to clear path for inquiry

Senator Thomas C. Hennings of Missouri resigned as chairman of the Senate elections subcommittee to speed a probe into lobbying activities around the natural gas bill. He gave up an attempt at a prior inquiry due to a policy difference with Senator Walter George of Georgia, who led a vice president named probe. He said the resignation would prevent any delay to the inquiry.

Thomas C. Hennings Missouri Chirman Senate Elections Subcommittee Walter George Georgia

Around Town Reflections and Local Short Notes

A fragmented local column lists residents like JOAN WILSON, John Smith, Maria Murray, Martha Tilly, and Cleo Procter with brief, uncertain snippets about daily events. Mentions include a trip, social plans, a weekend trip, a Valentines note, selling tickets, and community chatter around Hoye and a children’s hospital.

Joan Wilson Beverly Reeckhold Trocknon John Smith Orduge Maria Murray Collee Ste Jonow Samdformd Martha Tilly Bu Daigshlin Wank Gorrie Deu Hil Gandy Valentie Cleo Procter Cameron Tos Dee Ware Hearne Hinkle Son Willy Tom Laughlin Vinent Clibo Darret Tuck Harry tMosn Malling Vie Davis Sr Haylee Ve Gander Alls Aneris Giray Fray Texas Sildren’s Hospital Hoye Torn Sundar

Eisenhower Cleared for Possible Second Term by Doctors

Doctors say President Eisenhower is medically fit to serve another four years in the White House. White House physician Budley White and a panel of six doctors reported no medical reason opposing a second term and stressed the president could maintain an active presidency through a full term.

Washington Eisenhower Goshen White House Seceisenhower Howie Gop Joseph W.W. Marin Jr Hagerstown My. Eisenhower Heart Aiek Denver Budley White Heart Specia Howard Snyder Hs CIA Siyder White

Foggy Baytown Morning Signals Front Arrives Thursday

Baytown area sees fog and drizzle with a murky morning as a cool front is forecast to arrive Thursday. Forecasters expect cooler temperatures and scattered showers with highs near 70 Wednesday and a low around 49 overnight. a cold wave from Oklahoma may drop Panhandle temps to near or below freezing early Wednesday.

Prain Baytown Oklahoma Panhandia Panhandie

Eisenhower Viewed as Politician Not Patient Yet

Washington reports President Eisenhower, recently freed from heart illness, appears as a possible candidate again. Treasury Secretary Humphrey travels with him to discuss future plans, with officials noting only Ike can decide whether to run again.

Washington Treasury Humphrey

Flashy resort city hit by three foot flood in Arkansas

United Press dispatch reports water three feet deep flooding downtown stores in Hot Springs Arkansas amid a sudden flood surge. An accompanying update notes rapid evacuation and property damage as residents seek higher ground. The story frames the event as a regional weather crisis with economic impact on local businesses.

Ly United Fress Ark Hitx

Windshields Damaged As "B-B Gun Raiders" Active

Police report ongoing damage to windshields in the area with several cars hit on Monday night or Tuesday. Citizens Tiny Traylor Tommy Drees and Mrs Hart C Denny report damaged vehicles while authorities say no clues exist to identify the responsible persons.

WR. Montgomery Tiny Traylor James Taylor Tommy Drees Buck Turner Hart C. Denny Bayway Trive Denny H. J. Davis Montgomery

11 Month Old Rabid Cat Bites Baytown Family

Jennifer Currie, 11 months old, Baytown’s first polio victim of 1956, had a mild attack and is treated at home. A Houston mother and her 10-year-old son, Russell Hart Jr., were vaccinated after being bitten by a rabid cat on Stolander and Carbon Black Rd while six grandchildren rode on a hay wagon. The cat bit both, was captured and pronounced rabid, then escaped into a pasture and bit a mule before being abandoned.

Jennifer Currie Baytown Aml Wesley Currie Bowie Houston Russell Gott Sr Russell Jn Pitten Leif H.C. Hart Stolander Carbon Black Road Harts Russell Jr Hart

Humble Club President Aims for Biggest Humble Day Yet

David L. Shall, new president of the Humble Club, plans a record Humble Day on May 19 to reach as many members as possible. The 4000-strong club sponsors crafts, sports, dances, Scouts, and community events, with an $18,000 budget for the picnic and related activities. Shall, a refinery employee and WWII veteran, moved to Baytown from Pennsylvania after living in Los Angeles and Auburn.

David Shall Rumble Club Baytown Port Arthur Xuply Ether Things Pennsylvania Los Angeles Auburn Als Wad Astst Field Artillery Observation Battalion Shalls Maryland Thelma Warehan Colorado

Graham Bound Over To The Grand Jury

Leonard Granman was bound over to the grand jury under bonds. He faced charges of passing checks at Rabsiy's Jewelry and Katribe's. One check totaled 75 dollars and the other 56.45 dollars.

Léonard Granman Wtalim Sean West Justee Waller Queen’ S

Thirty seven Building Permits Issued in January

The city issued 37 building permits in January for 78 dwellings three commercial buildings two garages 14 additions and repairs with an estimated total cost of 311300 Of this 2100 is for dwellings 4820 for the three commercial structures repairs and additions cost 8920 and the garages about 7000 A moving permit was issued in January with plumbing and gas permits later Fourteen gas inspections and seventy eight plumbing inspections were conducted The total fees collected in January amounted to 677.40.

Jansary Masatin

Liberty Celebrates Bicentennial Birthday Ceremony

Liberty marked its 200th birthday with an opening ceremony attended by Mayor R. H. Pruett and Baytown Chamber of Commerce president Gordon L. Farned. Bill Daniit won the pony express relay for a Houston team amid friendly exchanges with City Councilman George Kessler as out-of-town guests gathered for the bicentennial events. The log courthouse replica was formally opened, with resolutions of congratulations read and visitors from across Southeast Texas in attendance.

Baytown Liberty R. H. Pruett Gordon L. Farned Beaumont George Kessler Houston Rosier Dan Iel Stiie Fed. Daaniel Bartown Nelson McElroy Fred Hartman M. M. Brown J. C. Bickerstaff Harris County

Prominent Lawyer's Son Dies In Chase In Houston

Hardy Warren Hollers Jr 24 son of a noted Austin lawyer died after his car left a railroad trestle and plunged into a bayou during a police chase. Passenger Henry Harrison 23 was injured. Police pursued after disturbance reports at Paddy's Lounge.

Chase Houston Austin Tex Hardy Warren Hollers Jr Hollers Henry H. Tharrison Felice Ray Paddy Harrison Les Patrof

Baytown Eying Court House Annex With County Backing

Mayor R H Pruett said he invited County Commissioner W V Ramsey to explain a Baytown court house annex financed by a county bond issue. Ramsey, who has been “feeling out” support, estimates a sufficient building would cost about 300000 to 375000 more than the Pasadena annex. The city pledges full cooperation and notes Baytown’s size and travel burdens justify the project.

Preston Pendergrass Sun R. H. Pruett W. V. Ramsey Court House Baytown Ramsey the Sun Bay Theburt House Harris County Justice of ‘the Peace Pasadena Pruett Hamsey Houston Cites Council Army Navy

Search For Plane Shifts To Hidalgo

Brownsville Texas Civil Air Patrol planes prepared to search along the Rio Grande near Hidalgo for a private plane missing since February 7 with four Houston businessmen aboard. The men identified as Joseph W. Shiver George Simon Eugene A. Mills and C. M. Ebersele. The search shifted after a deputy patrolman reported seeing a plane matching the description.

Brownsville Tex Civil Air Patrol Wednesweather Rio Grande Hidalgo Houston Joseph We. Shiver George Simon Eugen A. Mills C. M. Ebersele Berior

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