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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1956
Page
2
A Houston rally features farmers and speakers criticizing government farm policies. They urge immediate action to raise farm prices, arguing current programs fail to stabilize income and reduce price-cost shocks. The speaker condemns the administration while emphasizing the need for prompt economic support for agriculture.
In a coastal lease notice the Tidewater Co and Hudson Gas announce a project at Seabreeze involving casing operations. The agreement covers a 92 acre tract along the T and N.O. Railroad, with Woodar Fligged and Alan J. Whit e listed as parties to the arrangement with the AADOE oversight.
LP Bulldogs defeated Alvin in a close game with key baskets from leading scorers. The victory strengthens LP’s standings as Alvin struggled to respond in the second half.
A twelve year old reportedly bagged thirty ducks and geese in a Sunday morning hunting outing. The incident underscores skills and sportsmanship in local youth activities.
John C Bettis faces a disputed refiring from a sunbet with a two cent vig and unclear year. The fragment suggests a gambling or betting dispute involving Bettis and a referee or arranger named Reiger.
Clyde Arrendall has been appointed deputy in Winnie amid local government changes. Officials say he will support law enforcement, community outreach, and regional safety efforts in the district.
A notices summary indicates a Friends Group will hold meetings for Wo co classes. Details mention contact persons and telephones, with names such as Jackson and Roberts O. Whitson, and a clerk named W. Whitson. The fragmented text confirms scheduled sessions and formal notices from local officials.
A. B. Shoemake, former president of U.S. Trust and Guaranty Co, shot himself at his Waco residence in a suicide attempt two weeks ago. Doctors report he remains in a coma with a long recovery ahead, but indicate some movements and speech returning.
County plans for a new juvenile detention home and probation department administration building with an estimated cost of 441,046 dollars. The project covers about 42,084 square feet on county land near the tuberculosis hospital, approved by the Commissioners Court.
NBC TV actor George Wright, 14, pursues a 310000 payday on The Big Surprise while rumors swirl about Gleason switching from film to live shows. Other notes include Will Rogers Jr launching CBS morning TV in February, Rosemary Clooney’s new TV series, the Gish sisters on a new filmed series, and backstage chaos during NBC’s The Magic Flute. Mike Foster moves from CBS to ABC as VP of press and advertising. Omnibus cuts a Lincoln series into a 2 minute version for February 13 and Kaye plans Handi-Dent toothpaste.
Security State Bank at Anahuac unveiled its new facility after a five hour opening ceremony drawing about 1,000 attendees. Construction began March 7, 1983 and the bank, with six tellers cages and a drive in window, features reinforced steel, air conditioned terrazzo flooring, Mosler vault, and a spacious lot in Anahuac's business district.
The Morg Bays Kiwanis meeting at Tower cafe heard the pastor urge not to fear death and to focus on home problems and permanency. Attendees included Joe B. Wells Kelly Williams of Pasadena and Baytown figures along with Richard Halter a Kiwanis Key Club member and Dick Manne promoting poll tax payments.
A broken arm and injuries are described for several youths including Waller and Duncan in a partial bridge incident. Names such as Croft and Hoff appear in garbled text suggesting a transfer to Houston and references to Texar and Butfain with unclear roles.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a voter related item with names J Relyer Pari and Jonn Henderson, mentioning a hallot and hosts, with references to election testing and qualification for a party to the con. The text is garbled but indicates a local election notices, poll hosts, and eligibility checks.
Trust and Guaranty and related firms face a temporary restraining order barring disposal of corporate or personal assets amid allegations of a fraud scheme. American Atlas Corp declared bankruptcy in Dallas federal court. testimony questioned transactions and advisor relations with Irwin entities and lawyers from Dallas firm Bergman, Cain, Trion and Cocke. Insurance notes and land purchase sketches were questioned as signatures by painters, and charges involve self enrichment while harming public rights.
A dense TV grid lists Channel 2 programming across Saturday and Sunday with Roy Rogers, Perry Como, City Detective, Studio, Movie Spectacular, and various dramas, talk shows, and news. Notable entries include The Falcon, Alfred Hitchcock, Lassie, Bob Hope style parodies, and late night news around 12:15 Sign Off.
A fragmentary TV guide lists Channel 13 programs and guests including wrestling 620 Fire Albert 620 Ozark Jubilee 8 00 Lawrence Wellc 2 00 Tomorrow s Careers 4380 Dollar A Second 10 00 Bowling Tico Studio 7% Tan News Sign Off Anthem Prayer 1300 First Methodist The Christophers 2 80 The Pulpit Bean Pike Your Bible Professor Det Samper Circus Ta Ge Announced bias leave 1 You Asked More Ft Vs Film Festival 6 Chiate tf Liletiae a0 The Pendulum Jes Drew Pearse TTF News Review 6 50 Castleade Theater Wits Studio 13 1240 News Siew OFF
Dallas reports the U S Labor Department seeks applicants in Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas for Wage-Hour investigative work to enforce a new one dollar per hour minimum wage. Positions begin 4526 monthly rising to 7130 with Civil Service status. Apply at local post offices or Civil Service offices in Dallas.
R. Wiseman, owner of Winnie Furniture, traveling from Houston with a furniture load, was told a car passing him noted his truck was on fire. Fire started in the cargo, causing about $100 damage. Wiseman suspected a grass fire, a cigarette, or other cause could have sparked the blaze. He noted no applicable insurance coverage for in-transit furniture.
Jossisy Thomas Green 83 a retired blacksmith of 61L North Second died recently at a Raytown area hospital. Funeral services scheduled for Sunday at Pant Wyhee Funeral Home with Bela L. Watson officiating. Burial at Cedarcrest Cemetery under Paul A Tawe Funeral Home direction. Survivors include wife Alma H Greens a son J Green Jr and two grandchildren. Pallbearers listed as M E Alii Miltany Campbell A C Chad dick No M Driskell A J Little and George Taylor.
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