05 Jul 1956
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1956
Page
1
Public Works Director C. Grantham and City Manager Middleton urged Bayton residents to curb water use during a drought. They warned that failing pumps and dry weather could threaten supply, recommending limited outdoor watering, avoiding washing cars, and reducing pool use to preserve essential water for homes and services.
A fragmented report covers Wimbledon and tennis figures including Man lien Richardson, amid a tide of political and labor notes. The page notes United Airlines, a federal meeting, and a potential school construction bill with officials and governors referenced in a broad newsroom sweep.
A garbled report notes a public event criticizing drunk driving and speeders, with a speaker named Green commenting on an upcoming December outcome and urging safer driving. The text includes unclear names and phrases, reflecting OCR errors and mixed fragments from a local notice or column.
Miss Jenny Gray, 19, of La Porte is Miss Baytown after winning the fifth annual Fourth of July Roseland beauty contest in Baytown. About 3,000 spectators saw 46 contestants at Roseland Park as prizes include a city trophy, $25 cash, bouquets, and a portrait. Second place went to Miss Joyce Williams of Crosby, and Miss Priscilla Blakeney finished third.
An upcoming SUN spots notice outlines an Aug 20 election to fill the Connei seat after Courecihnen POL’s death. Key deadlines include filing dates and candidate lists, with a Batesville schedule indicating a teen canteen meet and a parent league gathering in North Highlands. The notice lists organizers and event times, emphasizing community participation.
Local chatter mentions Mr Anton Mele and Mrs Pill Whitbreadge Mighty amid summer plans, with Captain Billy seen improving and Frenchy Brous rejoining the union. Other items reference trading talks, neighborhood happenings, and assorted names like Portman and Ethert pie amid a busy community bulletin.
A four month old, Peter Weinberger, was kidnapped from his Long Island home. A ransom demand for 82,000 was left in a note, with instructions for leaving a car at a nearby garage. Police, numbering around 30 detectives, pursued the case as the abductor claimed fear and necessity.
Mrs Mary Ann Stipe 34 wife of a Baytown contractor died Wednesday in a Houston hospital. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. with the Cotton Smith pastor of St. Wit Heights Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Raytown T Wilkins two sons James and Tehers of Raytown. mother Mrs p Kolala Lake Neba. sisters Fiumipier Lake Neba Wis Mrs Frank Superior Wis. son Kotura Superior. six grandchildren. Pallbearers named Billy Wilkins D L DeWitt Sr James He Dunn M R Bailey Paul W Wade and Raiford Clamb.
A fox attacked a cat and held a family at a residence on Garth Road near Cedar Baroy for two hours. Firefighters and deputy sheriffs formed a posse of 25 firemen and two deputies to end the incident, during which a shotgun discharged and the fox was killed. Local authorities, including the Wooster Fire Department, assisted in the operation.
A frost holiday period toll in the nation rises with 108 deaths reported during an 80 hour stretch. The Chicago incident list includes traffic fatalities and multiple states tallying deaths, with Georgia and South Carolina each recording seven.
U S Senator Price Daniel plans Baytown appearances from 2:30 to 4 PM with the Baytown Employees Federation executive council. A reception at Rebel Inn is scheduled for 9 PM. Other candidate Wy Lee Daniel also tours Baytown with a Friday speech planned.
In a fatal incident at a ship channel, 64 year old Manu Mo Traweek drowned while swimming with others near a tidal reach. Witness Walt Guten testified that Traweek disappeared in the water and rescue attempts by Bray and Jundia Gonzales failed to save him. An ambulance arrived, and Traweek was pronounced dead at the scene. Memorial services were planned locally.
Recreation center hosts hobby shows with entries from Highlands argel and Ashbel Smith areas. Pools totals and listed participants indicate local interest, with 35 total participants noted and several named individuals in attendance.
A wreck on the road between Galveston and another city injured four people. Injured are Miss Reynolds and Miss Campos, both hospitalized, along with two male passengers from Bryan and an area family. The crash occurred Wednesday near the Aberei tree, with multiple vehicles involved. Local authorities investigate. no death confirmed.
A Channelview school bond dispute escalates as Put Up Joh faces charges amid a heated exchange. The article outlines allegations, responses from Gentry and other locals, and a contested move affecting high school bonds and related fees.
A garbled Dallas report describes a near fatal rabies incident and state action to quarantine dogs. Authorities weigh controls and public health measures while officials pledge vigilance and safety protocols. The text includes numerous illegible phrases and misread names, but centers on animal rabies risk and preventive steps.
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