Heavy Snow Sweeps Texas From Red River to Panhandle
Snow fell across northern Texas counties along the Red River and moved south while rain hit other parts of the state. Up to 3 inches piled up overnight in the Panhandle as temperatures plunged toward freezing. Roads grew slick and visibility dropped. cities including Hereford, Canyon, Paris, Bowie, Gainesville, Decatur, and Fort Worth area reported snowfall and rapid temperature drops.
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Associated Press
Texas
Red River
Panhandle
North Texas
Upper Panhandle
Hereford
Canyon
Paris
Bowie
Tam
Gainesville
Deestur
Fort Worth
Decatur
Weather Outlook With Rain Through Midweek
Cloudy conditions persist through Wednesday with rain likely in the afternoon and at night. A brief quiddity in the night. sunrise at 7 18 a m and sunset at 6 37 p m.
Local Holiday Notes From Bay Town and Nearby
Community snippet lists residents and events: Martha Looy reports Dees calls, Valley Fern D Ol ive ill with a holiday virus, Molly Bowers jokes about hay given to her horse at Christmas, Ann Pritchett presenting the gift. Horace Helms family home from Alabama, Velma Ansley helps kin, Deena Wieser enjoys new hi-fi, Dr. George Walmsley approves photo. Bay Town clues include a Combustioneers Cup meeting and a deputy delivering a picture at the Bon Office.
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Martha Looy
Valley Fern D'Olive
Molly Bowers
Molly
Ann Pritchett
Ann
Charlotte
Paul Holladay
Robbie
Horace Helms
Alabama
Velma Ansley
Deena Wieser
Hifs
Lloyd Jones
George Walmsley
James Shires
Baylor
Dick Hurst
Baytown
Billy John Quartz
Baytown Combustioneers Cup
North Main
Chambers County
Srertie
Daniel Will Run For Third Term In Crusade For Schools
Governor Price Daniel announced a statewide appeal for support as he campaigns on a crusade for better public schools and colleges and a long range fiscal program. He outlined unfinished business from the 52nd Legislature, cited tax preoccupations of lawmakers, and called for water board reform and highway-aligned changes. Higher teacher pay and school improvements head his platform.
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Austin
Price
Daniel
Texas
Will Wilson
Wilson
Hage
Dante
Water Board
State Highway Commission
Wnth
Ile
More Oil Firms In Humble Setup
Houston based Humble Oil and Refining Co. announces merger of Esso Standard and Carter Oil into Humble. Morgan J. Davis, president, says effective date Jan 1. Esso Standard and Carter will be divisions. Plan aims to consolidate five Jersey Standard affiliates under unified U.S. management as part of a larger merger program. Oklahoma Oil and Pate Oil expected to join next as marketing companies in the Midwest.
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Houston
Esso Standard
Carter Oil
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Morgan J. Davis
Humble
Carter
Jersey Sandard
Jaf Jersey Standard
Jersey
U.S
Oklahoma
Pate Oil
Midwest
Incoming Mail Here Heavy Raytations Sectioned
Fragmented OCR text mentions heavy mail activity, receipts, and dates including 1908. It references Walmevront Drvererereting and Nealsah Teestay with scattered mentions of post offices, payments, and verification steps. Entities are unclear due to damage, but imply mail distribution and 1908-era postal processing.
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Postenssey W. OL
Nealsah Teestay
Tecoming
New College Bonds Ready For Delivery
Lee College Board of Trustees approved and sold 570000 in bonds for college expansion. Attorney Reid and President Gentry approved transcript wording to suit bond lawyers. Bonds dated 1900 with staggered payments. delivery later this week after approval by the attorney general. Architect Lammers to plan a new library and athletic facilities including swimming, dressing rooms, five outdoor tennis courts, and a student center renovation.
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Lee
College Board of Trustees
Clifton
Adams
Joe Reid
Wiliam Hy
Bridges
Reid
George H. Gentry
Lowell Lammers
Baytown
Ian
Crosby School Board OKs Bond Issue $350,000
The Crosby School Board voted 5-2 to submit to voters a 350000 bond issue with Jan 30 election date. The ballot includes adoption of Senate Bill 116 setting maintenance tax at 1.50 per 100 value and approving the bond issue with taxes to repay. Initial bonds total 160000 for new Crosby Elementary classrooms and Drew School repairs and additions.
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Crosby
Floyd Curtiss
James J. Ewell
F. G. Remkes
Milton Block
E. P. Miller
Leslie Tinton
Leroy Machala
Allison Koonce
Crosby Junior
Drew
26 Year Resident Mrs Garrett Dies in Raytown
Myrtie Garrett a 26 year resident died. Survived by husband John N Garrett of Raytown and four sons Raymond Milton David and others, daughters Mrs Tackie Mrs Minnie Rich and Alice Garrett, and Mrs Joan Garrett. 220 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at 100 am Wednesday Earthman Chanel with Rev Paul Stephens officiating. Interment Honey Island Cemetery.
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Myrtie Garrett
Wright
Hee Hus
John N. Garrett
Raytown
Daghters
Tackie
Minnie Lee Rich
Alice Garrett
Corpus
Theo Garrett
Raymond Garrett
Milton Garret
Corpus David Garrett
Cuba
Marine Corps
Joan P. Garrett
Baytown
Onn
Johanie Pawe
Saratoga
Andy
Earthman Chanel
Paul [Stephens
Second Bonlist Church
Honey Island Cemetery
Mrs Flya Lakara 81 Dies In Baytown Rites Tuesday
Mrs Flya Lakara 81 died in Baytown after living there four years. Survived by daughter Mrs J D Sta son and son C D Lakara, eight grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. Funeral services held at local chapel with pastor Don Gerdney officiating.
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Flya Lakara
Baytown Hasnitad
Baytown
J.D. Stason
C.D. Lakara
Amandehild
Tasetoy
Don Gerdney
Tragic Monza Train Wreck Kills 25 in Dense Fog
A jammed 10 car commuter train derailed near Monza, Italy, in fog, killing 25 and injuring about 100. The locomotive and five cars left the rails after a sharp curve while traveling about 44 to 45 miles per hour. The engineer died. a helper was seriously injured. The train carried roughly 1,000 passengers, mainly workers and students.
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Monza
Italy
Transort
Milan
Transport Mid
Goodfellows Profit Two Cents Highlighted in Report
Chief Goodfellow recounts a two cent profit in the 1959 campaign. Donations from Eddie Cox and Man Whattall, plus an anonymous quarter, closed a small deficit and boosted savings to 1 798.09. The fund remains ready to assist town children for Christmas.
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Connfellows
Goodfellows
jChristmas
Eddie Cox
Sio
The
Eddie
Man Whattall
Goodfellow
Mae
Goldfellows
Bastown
Grand Jury Votes Lawless No-Bill in Harris County
Baytown refinery worker L. L. Lawless, charged last October in tech burglaries and theft exceeding 140 in Jones 1-7 Baytown stores, received a no-bill from the Harris County Grand Jury in the November term. District Attorney Dan Walton’s office confirmed the no-bill on Baytown Tuesday. Lawless had been charged by Chief Potter Rey Montcaners after investigations into the August and October burglaries. He later signed a confession and restitution was made. observers noted a no-bill is common when a confession is secured.
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L. L. Lawless
Baytown
Jones
Harris County Grand Jury
Dan Walton
Lawless
Potter Rey Montcaners
Yast August
Daty
Montgomery
Pers
Dent
Sims
First 60 Baby Named Kevin Mark Johnson born at Baytown hospital
The Baytown New Year Baby Kevin Mark Johnson weighing four pounds arrives at 7 35 at Memorial Hospital. Parents Mr and Mrs E G Johnson of 1802 Richardson Lane Philadelphia native mother and Louisiana born father work in Pasadena and with J and B Motor Co. Aids include Baytown merchants donating prizes such as a wash kit dolls nylon gown and engraved keepsakes.
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San Jacinto Moe
E.G
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Phia
White Hee
Louisiana
J and
B Motor Co
Pasadena
Tommy Dees
Johnson
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University of Houston
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Wisana Baby
Panne Robeon
Culpepper
Horagsh
Tres. Ao
Chivens National Fink
Babith Sold Furniture Co
Rogke Sutin Ss
Suhoy) Johnson
Kevin Mark
San Into Memorial Hospital
Kevin
Baytown
Via Purchaser Grocer Buys Highlands Store
H R Via, longtime grocer and former Big Chief associate, bought the Welverton store in Highlands. The venture will be renamed Savant and add space for spices. Richard NI named assistant manager. Wolverton plans future East Harris County expansion.
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Grocer
Highlands
R. Via
East
Harris County
Uml
I Bs Me
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Tirestown Renal and Payor
I Chief
Highlands and hasiGrovers Association
Ayeontigket Oon Bay Way
Via
Wooster
Vie
Texas City
Welverton
Anf
Richard NI
Baytown
Wolverton
Land
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Mainstar
Cule Viu
Unclear historic broadcast plans and political tension
A fragmented clipping reports Lean Gordon’s death and Aly from Will Wilson planning a political broadcast. It notes Malloy Nichols dying of cancer and a Hollywood Oscar win, while references to Harold Mees Millay, anti semitism, and rising tensions surface amid global unrest and a Los Angeles murder trial continuing on page.
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Lean Gordon
Phaswright
Hollywood
Will Wilson
Chan
Pelee Daniel
Directee Malloy Nichols
Munday
Harold Mees Millay
Aner Fea
Fineh
Trist
Los Angeles
Baytown Schools Welcome Temporary Leader This Week
muddled OCR text mentions Baytown schools appointing a temporary leader this week. references to Austin Wy Fyn renne and EL Ge Pray unclear. notes a meeting with officials and data terms but specifics are unreadable.
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Austin
Survey finds county water districts in sound finances
A Houston based association released a survey showing 22 water districts in Harris County, including six in the Bays Town area, in good financial condition. Several districts plan board elections, with revenues mainly from water charges and property taxes, and expenses varying across districts.
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Matt Wetter
Harris
Bays
Fox « Reom Association of
Houston
Corvey
Rat Wooster
Sai
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