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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1950

Page

2

Free-Lence Poll Tax Lists Spark Local Reactions

A chaotic OCR fragment shows names tied to poll tax collections and local offices across Baytown Humble and Cloverleaf. The list includes Gladys Messert E D Cleveland and many business and public figures, mentioning taxes and depots. It also notes a ruined scene at the pictures and a growling reference to tomato crops.

Dienst Gladys Messert Cov Baytown Fister Humble” Rubber Humble Dormiters Roy Eliis General Tire and Ruebeer Company I. FE Felton Highlands Maurice Oliver Humble WLHH Burchett Spenters Nien Hat Marvin Oliver Thad Felons Lafayne Bel I. P. Henderson Humble Zone Ice Dorothy Barrett Weingarten's Aid Baytown Cloverleaf E. A. Biggers Rogers Grocery Channelview RB. Warne San Jacinto Creamery Sam Stass Morree Reed Bily Ainsorth W. Shanehan E. H. Beil M. C. Max Goldfield Babe i

Clothes Lost From Trailer Recovered In Baytown

Baytown police recovered a family wardrobe and most bed linens lost from a trailer on Deck er Dri. Mr and Mrs F L Hefner, living near Ledhester, reported the clothing found in two bundles under a mattress on the trailer. Two boys driving on the highway stopped and alerted police. They described a car they saw stop where the bundles fell off. Several items were torn and nicked. Patrolmen Bryant and Brown spent Monday collecting bundles from seven negro families who had divided the items among them. Bryant said no chase occurred and the people did not know the clothing had fallen off. Officers helped sort the clothing and return items to relatives and friends later.

Baytown Hefner Ledhester Brenhem Bryant Hi. &. Brown Frey

Scouts Sponsorships Sparse for International Trip

Only two Boytown organizations have committed to sponsor a Scout delegation. The Boxtown Humble Emplores Club will back a Scout from Troop 95, while the Junior Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Scout from Troop 162. Four reservations exist in East Harris District with deadlines looming. Greens Bayou Kiwanis has offered to sponsor two Scouts from its troop. George Adams is Jamboree chairman. M. BE. Smith leads Mont Bemvue Scout Troop 165. One reservation remains open per troop and explorer unit until February 1. Estimated cost per Scout about 250.

Boxtown Humble Emplores Club Junior Chamber of Commerce Greens Bayou Kiwanis Club Greens Bayou East Harris George Adams

Marino Freed in Vailone Murder Case

Louis J. Marino, freed today on charges in the July 15 killing of restaurant owner Vincent Vallone, was deemed not proven an accomplice by a Harris County grand jury. Carino remains jailed. the cases involve ballistics and conflicting statements, with evidence cited as inconclusive.

Houston Louis J. Marine Vincent Vailone Harris County Grand Jury Brecer A. C. Winborn Marino Diego I. Carino Texas City Harris County C. V Buster) Horn Cattino Carling Vallone Carlino Alione Chocolate Bayou Aistics Ner Hell Sporting Goods Carline Carina Percy Foreman Langston G. King King

Stock Quotes Special to The Baytown Sun

The page lists many major companies and stock names in a market snapshot including Alfe g Lad Steel Am er o Steel and many others such as Chrysler Corp General Electric U S Steel Tex Gulf Sul Texes Tidewater Corp Timken Bearing and Sunray Oil among others. It provides a brief cross section of industrials and utilities typical of mid century market summaries with no clear single event or headline.

Alfeg Lad Steel Aflis Chal - Armeo Steel Anadt Amer Wessens S&f Anaconda Cop Beth Steel Budd Co Cetumet Heenese Corprysler Corp Cities Service Con Edison Creole Pet Davison Chem Dew Chem de Pong Chem Eastman Kodak Gen Electric Get Motors Gnedyear Greyhound Bus Giette Sak Gut OF Gulf Stat Util H LL and Hous Hembre Oi Taterlake Iron J and L Steel Kenn Cop Libby Mc

Highlands to Hear Pentecostal Pastor Revival starts Tuesday

Rev J J Holmes of East End Pentecostal Church Houston will lead a revival at Highlands Pentecostal Church starting 7 20 p m Tuesday. Rev A R Zion pastor notes Holmes has 31 years in ministry and has conducted revivals across the United States. The series runs this week into next, inviting all to hear the old fashioned gospel.

J. J. Holmes East End Zion Tome

Five Texas Convicts Escape Fails. Recaptured Within Hours

Five inmates escaped from Central Prison No.2 near Sugar Land after a nighttime attempt for freedom. Guards opened fire as they fled a fence, and the men were soon scattered. They surrendered about two hours later and were returned to custody. Identified as William Howard Jones 25 burglary two years from Taylor County Henderson age unspecified for robbery in Dallas County Kenton Montgomery 39 two years for robbery in Dellas County Pail County residents listed.

Sugar Land Prissy Parm No.2 Wiliam Howard Jones Taylor County Dalles County Henderson Deishe Kenton Montgomery Dellas Paio

Houston Police Hunt Hit and Run Driver

Houston police search for a hit and run driver after Samuel Colburn died from injuries in a crash. A 23 year old woman claimed responsibility but officers believe she struck Colburn after another car delivered a fatal blow.

Houston Samuel Jacos Colburn E-Last- Teers Colburn

Renegade Dutch troops Capture Indonesian City

Dutch command reports Westerling forces seize Bandung after desertions within Dutch troops aided by about 300 defectors. Indonesian deputy chief of staff Coronel Simatupang cites failures to stop desertions and guerrilla incursions as allowing the advance into Bandung.

Pege 1 Coronel Simatupang Simatupeng Te Ditch Bandoeng Simatuvang Bendoeng Westerling Ban— Doeng Bandoens

Equal Rights For Women Nezrs Vole Continued From Page 3

The piece notes pro and anti women’s equal rights debates amid broader Cold War strains. It reports Navy firing denouement and Senate confirmation delays while highlighting Statehood steps for Hawaii and Alaska. Benjamin Fairless cites pension and tax changes driving steel price rise.

U. S China Navy Francis P Louis Denfeld Senate Forest P. Shermen Denfeld Hawaii Alaska House John McCormack Massachusetts EEE Benjamin &. Fairless U. S. Steel Corporation

Humble Oil declares $1 per share dividend

Humble Oil and Refining Company board declares a dividend of $1 per share on its capital stock. The dividend is payable March 10 to stockholders of record February 8. Tan, 24. (Sp)

Houston Tan Humble Oil and Refining Company

Ex Deputy Testifies He Shot Newscaster After Name Calling

Testimony recounts a confrontation where an ex deputy admits firing at a newsman after alleged name calling and threats. Details describe charges against Mason and Smithwick regarding liquor law violations and a night club used for dubious activities. Sheriff escorts and a Texas Ranger figure in court are noted as events unfold surrounding the case.

Evens Smithwick Mr. Mason Mason Rancho Allegre Evetts Buck) Ray Texas Ranger Fred Olson

Shivers backs cent tax on cigarets in talk to lawmakers

The governor urged a cent cigarette tax and discussed hospital funding as he presses for a written report by Thursday. He plans five to six years for the building program and weighs including UT dental, S D Anderson cancer, and Texas State University for Negroes in the plan. A Houston committee proposed about 705000 for the three schools as related to the higher education bill. The piece closes noting the Hudson Bar company post at Prince of Wales fort built in 1732.

Hospital Board Shivers University of Texas’ Dental Branch S. D. Anderson Hospital For Cancer Research Texas State University For Houston Houston Businessmen’s Committee Hudson Bar Company Prince of Wales Fort Churchill River

Livestock Market Report From Fort Worth Trade Slips

Livestock totals show cattle 1200 with dull general trade and several price drops. Hogs near 1000 head open higher but sales mixed. feed pigs and sows move at varied rates. Noted are stocker steer calves and cutter bulls with fluctuating prices. Also mention of new arrivals at hospital and family ties in local notices.

Fort Worth USDA Mondey

Baytown Coffee Sale Supports March of Dimes Drive

Baytown Scheels Bo Bit in Porto Drive continues as proceeds from one day coffee sales reach a local March of Dimes effort. Highlands also hosted a similar fundraiser chaired by Fayalartin. Free coffee at Myron's Café on a Saturday drew contributions. Boy Scouts Troop 37, led by W. L. Brough and Oswald Herman, helped distribute fold ers to residents.

Dirces Highlands Fayalartin Myron's Cafe Martin Boy Scouts of Troop 37 W. L. Brough Oliver Oswald Herman

Fragmentary report outlines a Dallas student case

A garbled passage notes a senior student from Dallas linked to a toxic incident. It mentions no leads in a dormitory and describes a home made TNT device causing a hole, jolting doors and shattering windows, with students reacting in fear.

Alice

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