Mary Hardin Baylor freshman from Deer Park area
Nellie Nordstrand daughter of A M Nordstrand of Deer Park has enrolled as a home economics major at Mary Hardin Baylor College for her freshman year. The Baytown area reports include a clothing drive for the needy, WAC recruiter visits, civic association meeting notes, Marines on leave after boot camp, a Baytown police dispatcher ill, an OES dinner honor, and a Brownie Scout first aid course led by a Red Cross instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Kathleen Nord Strand
A. M. Nordstrand
Bim
Deer Park
Mary Hardin-Baylor College
Nordstrand
Deer Park High School
Mary Hardin-Baylor’ College
Baytown
Mexico
Ed Carrol
Honterense
Girt
L. N. Gibson
Red Cross
Highlands-Crosby
Aranna Watson
Picket at Waco Bank Site Over Pay Dispute
In Waco on October 13 pickets from Local 819 of the International Union of Hoisting and Portable Engineers AFL demonstrated at the First National Bank of Waco site. They protested Young Bros subcontract formation and said the company was not paying the union scale. In New York, builders from Dallas, Corpus Christi and 23 others were named top award winners in a national home merchandising contest sponsored by Minneapolis Honeywell Regulatory Co. and the National Association of Home Builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Bank
Waco
First National Bank of
International Union of Hoisting and Portable Enginees
AFL
Young Bros
C. E. Grimes
New York
Leeland G. Lee
Dallas
Weal
Simmons
Corpus Christi
Minneapolis- Honeywell Regulargy Co
National Association of Home Builders
Around Town Highlights and Local Personalities
Lee Stewart receives a ring present as Margie Low McLain answers questions. Gerald Landry ponders how a team could beat two Cass AAAA squads yet lose to a CI squad. Boh announces boxing matches with veteran poise. G R Herring recalls the Golden Age of Gander teams. Ben Stagner breaks an arm siding horse Marilyn Monroe. Blackie Maloye attends A and 1 College in Winesville. Si Grimes prognosticates on football life and duck blinds. Ross Hoyt expects a visitor from Fort Worth. Cart Opryshels attends Texas University Dental School in Houston. Mrs J H Richardson of Highlands inquires about Mid Patty Boys. Lillian Shepperd reports 700 percent operation on Red Feather drive before the official drive opens. O’Magan calls mit Rood aight after a late event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Stewart
Margie Low McLain
Gerald Landry
Boh
G. R. Herring
Ben Stagner
Marilyn Manroe
Blackie Maloye
Winesville
Si Grimes
Ross Hoyt
Fort Worth
Cart Opryshels
Texas University
Dental School
Houston
J. HW. Richardson
Highlands
Lillian Shepperd
Refinery Shipping Department
New Department
O'Magan
Mit “Roodaight
53 Units Over Top In Area Fund Drive
Baytown volunteers and area firms surged on opening day as 53 units topped goal toward a 127971 target. General Chairman Herbert H. Meier praised the kickoff while urging coordinators to streamline calls and support for the drive across Baytown and Humble units including Refinery groups, technical chemists, sheet metal workers, and local stores. Daily totals to be reported starting Thursday by Community Chest Secretary Charles G. Caldwell.
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Baytown
Red Feather
Herbert H. Meier
Maurice F. Jennings
Rur SR 10
Humble
Rur SR 43
Roy Elms
General Tire
Labor Department
Vernon V. Wright
B. F. Goodrich
J. Penney Co
Franklin’s
Kinney Shor
Binswanger Glass Co
Texas State Optical
Western Auto
Weingarten's
Meyer Bros. Carnation Milk
Sanitary Mattress Co
Sears
Bruce Ramsey
Herbert V. Herbert
Hig Baylowr
Harris County
Better Food May Attract More To Jail Police
Chief W. BR Montgomery fears lodgers at his hotel as word spreads of the jail’s hot meals. The council voted that city prisoners receive hot meals instead of cold sandwiches. Prisoners may have hot breakfast with cake or coffee and a meat meal with two vegetables and coffee. City pays 40 cents per meat dish and 25 cents per sandwich.
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W. BR. Montgomery
Iai
Ambrose Youth Killed in Denison Accident
A 12 year old from Ambrose Henry Melvin Colonna was killed late Tuesday after being struck by a car driven by Neal Shelly, a 52 year old Savoy farmer, in Denison Texas.
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Denison
Tex
Ambrose
Henry Melvin Colonna
Neal Shelly
Decker Drive Closed For Emergency Repairs In Baytown
Decker Drive near the Goose Creasy stream bridge will be closed to traffic to remove a crumpled conerahy and repave an 180 foot section after the roadway foundation failed. County Commissioner V V Ramsey said repairs may finish in a day or two if the weather cooperates with detours advised via Airhart Drive or Park Street. Crews will address other paving spots along the road as work continues.
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Airhart Orlve
Park Strat
Wooster-Cedar Bayou Road
al the Pridje
Chicago rain debated as heavy drizzle in long-range view
Weatherman says Chicago's 6.22 inches last weekend were not a national record but heavy drizzle by standards. Officials cited historical 24-hour totals, noting world records and local city records, and explained a stalled front caused rain to pile up over two days.
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Frank Eleazer Wastiligiin
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Waler
Windy
Tyan R. Tannehill
Weather Durcan
Camp Leroy
Calif
California
Hoegers Camp
United States
Baputo
Luzon
Philippines
Mihais
Latarpe
Lask
Wang Varman
Tannehidl
Minister Charged With Libel Over Catholic Oath Quote
EDINBURG Texas October 13 UPC Charged minister Ron Pope with criminal libel for circulating a pamphlet quoting a Roman Catholic Knights oath alleging members sworn to burn hang waste boil flag strangle and bury alive Protestants and Masons Pope posted bond of 31000 and was arrested in Goliad on a misdemeanor carrying up to two years in jail and up to 2000 fine The pamphlet reportedly included the alleged oath and threats against Protestants and other groups
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburg
Tex
Church of Crist
Roni
Pamphint
Knights of ‘Columbus
Mrs Powell Gets Tax Job After City Hall Shuffle
Mrs Florence Powell, former clerk of the Baytown Corporation Ww Court, has begun duties in the tax department at city hall. Powell was transferred at the same salary during a corporate reshuffle. Mrs Betty Bacene was transferred from tax to the water department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Powel
Baytown Corporation
Powell
Corporation Gannt
U S Doubtful On Russia Peace Moves
Washington observers question Moscow's peace signals in Europe and Asia while noting they may be a bigger version of past tactics. Diplomats doubt genuine concessions and expect talks on a four power Germany meeting to stall West German rearmament and keep East Germany under Soviet influence. Port Arthur talks are seen as an attempt to undercut U S influence in Japan and the Far East.
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Washington
Moscow
Europe
Asia
United Nations
Reds
Stalin
Berlin
Russia
Germany
Y. M. Mololov
United States
Ang
East Germany
Far East
Port Arthur
Japan
Hundreds Die as Hazel Ravages Haiti and Heads to Sea
Hurricane Hazel pummeled Haiti causing hundreds of deaths and widespread flooding while shifting toward the southeast Bahamas. U S Weather Bureau tracked top winds near 115 mph dropping to 80-90 mph as the storm neared open water. Coast Guard vessels stood by as authorities and aid groups prepared to deliver medical supplies, food, and clothing to devastated coastal towns.
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Miami
Hage
Bahamas
Haiti
Bahama
Nassau
U. S. Weather Bureau
U. So Naval
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Port Au Prince
Coast Guard
Cool Front Heads Toward Texas From Rocky Mountains
A cool front edged through the Rockies Wednesday and is headed for Texas, likely entering the Panhandle late Wednesday night and dropping temperatures 1 to 6 degrees. Forecasters expect cooler, near 60s to low 70s by Thursday, with a few sprinkles in the far eastern panhandle. A light rain measurement was recorded at Beaumont, about 0.04 inch, during a 21 hour period ending at 8:30 am.
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Rocky Mountain
Colorado
Dexa
Wik
Amerthera
Texiyn
Gyater Sea
Mercury
Beaumont
Chicago Flood Strikes City as $10 Million Cleanup Looms
Chicago faces a $10 million flood cleanup as volunteers and 700,000 National Guardsmen battle rising waters threatening the Harmon Gary area. Newsprint destroyed, Union Station damaged, and 18 dead with a search for a missing nine year old amid the disaster.
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Chicago
Titan
Harmon Gary
Chicago Daily News
Union Station
Erin
Milwaukee Road
Alvo
Demos Sure Of 54 Victory At National Rally
Washington rally drew 500 party faithful as Stevenson Truman and Gov. Clement urged voters for November. Stevenson spoke of a resounding democracy victory while Truman urged a new Democratic Congress amid Republican charges of privilege. A $54-a-plate Victory dinner sponsored by the National Democratic Committee’s advisory council and local leaders capped the event.
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Washington
Truman
Adlai Stevenson
Frank G. Clement
Tennessee
Stevenson
Margaret
Clement
Republican Party
National Democratic Committee
Defense
Charles B. Wileson
President Eisenhower Defends Wilson Amid Storm Over Remarks
Democrats condemn defense secretary Wilson after his comment about "bird dogs" in an unemployment reply sparks calls for apology or dismissal. Republican Gov Stratton questions the stance while some GOP figures back the defense chief though others offer sharp criticism. Wilson says foes misinterpreted his remarks made at a Detroit news conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Auchincloss
N. W
Wilson
Ne Mide
Sand
Detoit
Baytown Boilermakers Eye Galveston Strike Parleys
Baytown boilermakers and employers meet in Galveston to seek a settlement on an 11 million wall project. About 3 000 AFL boilermakers press for a wage increase of 20 cents per hour plus 7.5 cents for welfare, while employers resist welfare fund payments. Federal mediator J W Hubbard, and union and employer reps from Texas and nearby states attend.
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Congelidutead
Chemical Construction Co
Nooter Coreporation
Telegateraner Betwen
Mint
Texan
Texas
Obdehomna
Arkansas
Lawbelatin
New Moxico
Rescued Sportsman Unhurt After 48 Hours Lost in Rockies
Leonard Thomas, 47, was found by Robert Drag and a search party after spending 48 hours in subfreezing Rocky Mountain conditions near Aspen. He wandered from a hunting camp on Sunday following a stream bed with minimal clothing and severe hunger, but survived and was taken to Aspen hospital for care.
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Thomas
Rockies
Aspen
Cub
Rocky Mountains
Leonard Thomas
Ding Baorrymore
September Building Totals in Baytown Totaled 212,350
City of Baytown announced thirty nine building permits issued in September. Fourteen permits were for dwellings with construction costs estimated at 162,710 dollars. Remaining permits covered one garage apartment two commercial buildings three garages and 39 additions and repairs. Four moving permits seventeen printing and gas permits were issued.
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Baytown
Defense Chief Now Wishes Jobs For All
Detroit Oct. 13 Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson said he would like to see everyone employed. He faced criticism after remarks about bird dogs and kennel dogs at a Governor Stratton event. Wilson defended his stance on unemployment and defense jobs while awaiting Stratton's call about his Chicago speech.
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Rey W
BRUNE
Detroit
Secretary of Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Wilson
Chie Capo
Mino
William Stratton
Statton
C Stratton
Hottts
Chicago
Atong
Hin
Man Believed Burned To Death Calls Officers
Fort Worth Oct 13 A man claiming to be David Fred Hagler Jr phoned Fort Worth Police Chief Cale Hightower from Waco Texas stating he would discuss the Med shellion wagon found near Davison Oklahoma. Hagler said he was involved with the wrecked vehicle and warned of further talk when he arrived, while officers sought to identify the burned body found beside the car wreck.
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Font Worth
David Fred Hagler Jr
Cale Hightower
Waco
Tex
Weddusday
Ehirred Hody
Davig
Oka
Hagler
U.S
Veterans Administration
Hightower
Oklahoma
High
Hage
Highkever
Fort Worth
Wiston
Man’s walk with dog ends in jewelry store blaze
A Baytown man, A. A. Balko, walked his dog last night and caused a kitchen fire when his pot roast burned. The blaze spread to an adjoining jewelry store rear apartment in the 3300 block of Market, with damage pegged at $100 before firefighters confined the flames.
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A.A. Balko
Balko
Smith Road Unsafe Parking Spot Leads to Vehicle Theft
A report from AL Ft. Anderson at 700 Hast Adee notes Bob Smith parked on Smith Road and left his car near a railroad track. On return, all four tires, a shrimp trail ena, and a jack were missing, indicating a theft.
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AL Ft. Anderson
Adee
Bob Smith Road
Anderson
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