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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1955

Page

2

Supreme Court curbs one man grand jury in contempt ruling

The Supreme Court ruled six to three that Michigan judges acting as a one man grand jury cannot punish witnesses as contempt. The decision did not declare the practice unconstitutional but found due process violation in a Detroit police corruption inquiry. In a separate action, three Cleveland Press staffers were convicted of contempt for photographing a courtroom proceeding, with fines upheld.

Washington Supreme Court Michigan John P. O'Hara Rand Detroit Cleveland Lews Clifford Sam Giajamo James Thomas Cleveland Press Clifford Thomas Giaimo

Sick List of Names from Wood Baytown and Houston Areas

District record shows a compilation of ill or reported sick individuals tied to Wood Baytown and Houston regions. The list mentions Robert Larry, Mrs. William D. Broyles, Jon Burnett, Mrs. James P. Mitchamore, Freddie, Gregerson, Mrs. Wesley Prince, Will Oliver Jr, Vaughn U. Brosk, Elmet Taylor, and others with addresses such as 801 Briarwood 708 Carne Bre 2103 South Preett and 400.8 Francis. The document appears as a roster of household names and locations without explicit medical details.

Robert Larry Wood Baytown William D. Broyles Jon Burnett James P. Mitchamore Briarwood Freddie Bre William Royal Houston Will Oliver Jr Alva Vaughn U. Brosk South Preett Elmet Taylor Francis

Baytown Birth Announcements Sparse in May

Stork reports several Baytown area births. Noland Gall Clements born May 16 at San Jacinto Memorial weighing seven pounds 15 ounces. Randy Allen Page born May 14 weighing six pounds two ounces. Michael Kent Muckleroy born May 12 at San Jacinto Memorial weighing unknown. Janis Rae Pryor born May 8 at San Jacinto Memorial weighing eight pounds five ounces. Melanie Sue Sheppard born May 14 at Baytown Hospital weighing six pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents listed for each family.

Joseph Clements Channelview Noland Gall San ‘Tacinto Memorial ‘Hospital Kenney Felice Bagley Donald Page Illinois Randy ‘Allen RR. On Page Baytoign R. C. Coffman Muckleroy Robbie Sam Pryor John A Janis Rae San Jacinto Memorial Hospital Rubin Green Neches Sam Pryor Sr Baytown

Knights of Columbus Barbecue and Dance This Saturday

The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a barbecue supper at the KC hall from 4 to 7 p.m. A half chicken with trimmings is priced for adults at 1 and children's plates at 60 cents. Bob Wright and his Rhythmiers will provide music for a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is 1 per person.

Hell Chicken Bob Wright Rhythmiers Knights of Columbus KC Hall A&m

Armed Forces Day Plans At Ellington Air Base Open House

Ellington Air Base hosts Armed Forces Day open house from 1 to 4 30 pm featuring an airshow on ground displays. The 747th aircraft control and warning squadron radar site will be open and aircraft from many units will be shown including F 80s B 47 Canberra bombers C 45s F 16F Sabre jets T 28s C 46s and more. Demonstrations by crash fire fighting T 99 instrument approach and units from 148th infantry Texas National Guard and 47th Air Rescue squadron are planned along with an aviation cadet drill team and the 72nd Air Force band. Col Norman L Callish will welcome spectators.

Armed Forces House Force Base 747Th AD Navy 148Rd Infantry Texas National Guard 47Th Air Rescue Squadron Air Force Norman L. Callish

Area Deaths John W Tanner 60 retired Standard Oil employee

John W Tanner 60 a Baytown resident and former 30 year Standard Oil Company of New Jersey employee in Louisiana division died Monday at his home on Alexander Drive. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday Earthman Chapel with Dr Wayne McCleskey of St Mark's Methodist Church officiating. Burial Forest Park Cemetery under Earthman’s direction. Survivors include wife Beatrice Tanner daughter Johnnie Cone brother Leslie Tanner and sisters Joy Levy Eunice Ines and a granddaughter Clara Cone. Pallbearers listed and Interstate Pipeline Co Louisiana personnel as honorary pallbearers. Memorials to St Mark’s Methodist Building Fund.

John W. Tanner Standard Pam Alexander Drive Tanner Baytown Louisiana Standard’ Oil Company New Jersey Earthman Chapel Wayne McCleskey St. Mark’s Methodist Church Beatrice ‘Tanner Johnnie Cone Leslie Tanner New Orleans Joy ‘Levy Eunice Ines Columbus Misa Clara Cone Still Puller Lyon 0. C Tate G. R. Head Fred Cloud Ford Guyer The Interstate Pipeline Co St. Mark's

Mrs Brinkley Dies In Houston Hospital At 61

Mrs Basie Lee Brinkley, 61, died Tuesday in a Houston hospital. A Baytown resident since 1923, she lived at 1226 Magnolia and was a member of First Baptist church and the Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include a daughter Mrs A Williamson and three sons William Lee Edwin and Charles Brinkley, seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral arrangements set for 4 p.m. Wednesday at Paul U Lee funeral home with Rev E R Couch officiating. Burial in Cedarcrest Cemetery.

Basie Lee Brinkley Houston A. Williamson William Lee Brinkley Edwin Brinkley Charles Brinkley Baytown Paul U Lee Funeral E. R.,couch First Baptisl Church Cedarcrest Cemetery

Spice Bundage Found Dead At Home On Dayton Street

Spice Bundage aged 59 was found dead in his bed at about 6 a.m. Tuesday on Dayton Street. Justice Walter Queen who conducted the inquest stated Bundage apparently died of a heart attack.

Spice Bundage Dayton Street Justice of Walter Bundage

Over 1 600 000 Girls In 4 H Club Rolls In America

More than 1 600 000 girls prepare for 4 H Club through learning by doing. Thousands will be honored with medals trips scholarships and other awards via national 4 H programs. State winners get trips to the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago with 2300 college scholarships for national winners.

Coats and Clark Inc Chicago Simplicity Pattern Co.,Inc National Congress

Speed Test Sets London Rail Pace At 114 MPH

A recent British railway speed test showed a rider smile as trains reached 16 seconds for a mile and several miles toward London were traversed at 114 miles an hour, highlighting high performance on the line.

British Railways London

Crazed Man Who Killed Sheriff Dies In Hospital

N J Tynes a 45 year old man shot and killed Sheriff Harry Dunlap after wounding a farm boy and eluding a 200 officer posse for hours. He died at Cox Memorial Hospital after sustaining multiple wounds from the standoff.

Groesbeck Tex N.J. Tynes Stanley Cox Tynes John Ray Bentley Timestone Harry Dunlap Thornton Ernest Budi Piffin Bentley Army George Thompson Cox Memorial Hospital

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