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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1956
Page
2
A Gulf Sulphur employee repays an overpaid $10 to Mrs. Rodgers after recognizing her husband in downtown town. The man, now in Chambers County, vows to return the excess funds but only learned the couple’s address via telephone directory after spotting him. The incident follows a payment dispute and local recollections of prior payroll errors.
Baytown residents heard Chief of Police Rey Montgomery endorse the film Rebel Without Cease showing Sunday and Monday at Decker Drive In. The chief cited teen rebellion and parental concerns as key themes, and praised the movie’s grip on youth behavior and community issues.
Crosby B-team Invita tional Tournament at Buff Gymnasium features Humble versus Anshuse in the noon loser's bracket opener with Consolation finals at 6 45. Tomball Cream faces Crosby O-team, Dayton defeats Crosby O-team, and Smiley beats Crosby Bees in first round action.
Baytown residents celebrate the Ashbel Smith Dad's Club milestone as ground is broken for a new clubhouse in March 1955 with dedication planned for December. Local firms and Kiwanis members donate materials and labor while Roy H. Rowland and leaders push the project from box suppers to a full facility. Hannah Stewart of the Houston Museum of Fine Arts to speak at Baytown Art Group meeting.
Stockton, a Jaycee and church member, is lauded for leadership in Little League, Baytown Fair, United Fund, Welfare League, and youth programs. He worked at Sears since 1946 and now heads Baytown Sears accounting. Melinger, an Austin- and Baytown-era figure, is noted for public relations work, cartooning, and extensive community service with the Baytown Fair, cancer society, library Friends, Civic Defense, Chamber of Commerce, and Exes.
The Baytown Emergency Corps announces Saturday personal outreach by firemen, carrying eight typed statements signed by president B. B. Elliott for identification. The statements will leave space to list contributors and amounts, inviting community help for fire safety efforts.
A dense TV schedule lists shows and times across day and night hours, featuring Roy Rogers Perry Como Gunsmoke Jackie Gleason News and religious programs. The noisy OCR record includes many program titles, times, and some pricing notes, reflecting a full daily broadcast guide.
At about 10 30 p m Friday John Thomas Williams 25 of 172a Cypress was treated at San Jacinto Memorial hospital for forehead lacerations Three others Jim Burns 12 Wayre Burns 10 and driver Williams suffered minor head injuries and body bruises according to police Williams struck the rear of a pickup driven by Jimmy B Burns after Burns backed from a driveway Williams and one child were taken to the hospital in a private car while the other was carried by Earthman ambulance
County officials urge State Highway Department to keep Highway 75 passable during paving between the Trinity River and Lost River bridges. A 500 foot section between two bridges has become a quagmire due to rain. Syphrett expects traffic to move over the repaired section in about six weeks, avoiding a full road closure.
Sears deposits five percent of wages and salaries up to $500 annually per employee into a fund. The firm contributes a percentage of Uncompany's net profit before income taxes, credited to employee Li accounts based on their years of service with Leary. The text appears garbled but outlines a profit sharing style plan tied to service tenure and annual wage baselines.
Stricklin, member of the International Council, will attend the Kiwanis district convention and the annual Glay International convention. He will participate in discussions on youth problems and public initiatives. Stricklin is the son of Mr and Mrs 5 B Stricklin of Baytown.
A scattered OCR tennis recap shows Dixon defeating Ronnie Fisher 6-2 in a Saturday semifinal, while Jay Como and Baskrum reach the final after beating Mac White and Glenn Nesmith 6-3. Earlier results note Paul Como and Bashrum defeating Steve Sullivan and Bob Maziamdy 6-2 and Bashrum beating Jim Idrill McNeil 6-0 in Friday play as the tournament advances to the final rounds.
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