Morgan's Point Tax Free City Sparks Local Debate
Morgan's Point residents, led by Mayor A M Polter, run a tax free community funded only by a two percent gross utility tax. They provide limited services with volunteer labor, spray for mosquitoes, street signs, and basic public safety, eyeing future bonds for a sewer and water system amid growing calls for a small tax to fund improvements.
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la Porte
Morgan's Point
Morgan's
Jess
A. M. Polter
Polker
A. M. Polter and Sons Welding Co
Arthur Brush
H. A Sanders
Lea Rizutto
Humble Employe
L. C. Hull
Shell Employe
H.ashton
George Green
E. Buster
Tom Mattingly
Houston
First National Bank
Phoenix
Ariz
W. H. Baugh
Bayshore
Parker
Green
Herriss County
Justice of the Peace
Calder Ewing
Wonder Sims
State Health Department
le Porte
James
Houston Man Injured in Hit and Run Incident
A Houston man identified as Truman Wilson was struck and left in critical condition after a hit-and-run near La Porte. Deputies report the suspect, Iren Jeker, fled the scene, later found to have damaged a Ford coupe fender at the Veterans Hospital. Wilson sustained severe head injuries and a left leg fracture. witnesses describe a chaotic scene as medical staff treated him.
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Houston
Truman Wilson
la Porte
Aton
Veteran's Hospital
Walker
Jeker
Iren
Couperat
Red
Caer
Spencer Ed
Bary Gz
Gay Nigh
Celebration program for a group anniversary event
An incomplete fragment describes a group celebrating an anniversary with a seats and program planned at a venue in the evening. It mentions speakers and a purpose to acquaint attendees with the group and past efforts. The text also references a horse and an accident or medical note but lacks clear context or full names.
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HTE
Alvinous
Saito
Town SAM Pre Marifiations and Public Appearance Notes
The fragmentary text mentions Town SAM planning pre marifations and public appearances. It references Roy Montgomery and Lou Byrd making appearances, with unclear events at a Gander Cede angida and Stevens eve View. Additional names include Lilly ant Shagay and Lt. Francis spending the afternoon, plus a Sun staff hostes and Namine Saying.
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Sam
Roy Montgomery
Missus
Lou Byrd
Sun
Namine
Aerate Lilly Ant Shagay
Francis
Perfumed Letter Poisoned 14 at Austin Insurance Firm
An odor saturated letter sent 14 International Life Insurance Co employees to Brackenridge General Hospital in Austin. Four are very ill as investigators examine if a cheap perfume masked a toxic substance. The letter, alleged to be from a disgruntled claimant, was mailed from Oglethorpe Georgia.
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LeHer
Austin
Austen
Department of Public
Interna
Tional Life Insurance Co
Brackenridge General Hospital
J.P. Catman
Post Office
C. H. Howard
Insurance Company
Cotman
Glenn McLaughlin
Oglethorpe, Ga
Howard
A. L. Young
Mrs Magdeline Kowis Dies at 66 Funeral Monday
Mrs Magdeline Kowis of 209 Caroline dies after a monthlong illness. Widow of a recent husband, she passed away early Saturday at age 66. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday.
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Magdeline Kowis
Magdelinie Kowis
Caroline
Ben M. Kowis
Baythen
Earthman Chapel
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Denis Kennedy
Buria
Garden
Gethsemani Cemetery
Houston
Earthman Funeral Home
Rossines
St Joseph’s Altar Society
St Joseph's Pacisn
Knights of Columbus
Paul
Joe
Martin Kowis
Frank Rowis
Saytown
Elizabeth Faulkner
Lamarene
Katherine Dietz
Baytown
Mary William
Frank Bachmeyer
A. Liebham
John A. Selensky
Mike Kowis
Tack. Wagner
United Fund Drive Reaches Sixty Five Percent
Pledges to the United Fund campaign total $80 100 about 65 percent of the $119 000 goal. The drive extends to month end. Five departments at Bartown Refinery report over the top with drive chairmen Olga Franks medical, E L Ball beet metal, EB Boydell brickmasons, E J Hoffman and H E Sumpkin research, Ben M Kowis band.
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United Fund
Bartown
Re Medical Department
Olga Franks
E. L. Ball
EB. Boydell
E. J. Hoffman
H- E. Sumpkin
Baytonian Narrowly Escapes Bridge Crash Into Lake
Todd Shipyard worker Morris, 30, survived a midnight crash on the San Jacinto River bridge. His car struck the rail and tumbled 30 feet into the lake at Market Street Road. He suffered bruises and cuts but was rescued by passing motorists and taken to Lillie-Duke hospital, memory of the impact loss.
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Clyde, Morris
Todd Shipyard
San Jacinto Fiver
Market Street Road
Morris
Lillie-Duke Hospital
Absentee Ballots Unavailable Here in Baytown
County Tax Deputy A B Collins reminded Baytown voters that the county tax office does not have absentee ballots. Absentee ballots must be obtained from the District Clerk in Houston and postmarked by October 31. Voters changing precincts must have updated poll tax receipts. Bay Villa moves to Precinct 165, Burris County changes effective in 1953.
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A B. Collins
Baytown
W. D. Miller
Houston
Collins
Bay Villa
Burris County
Touchdown Twins Roll In First District Win
Lee Gatters overpower Beaumont Royal Purples 41-0 as the touchdown twins Fred Ernst and Gerald Orton lead with three and one TDs respectively. Orton’s 77-yard kickoff return set the pace while Eddie Gray’s 7-yard pass and strong Lee defense sealed the shutout before 6,500 fans.
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Lee
Beaumont
Dan Shults
Sun
Fred Ernst
Gerald Orton
Lee Gatders
Beaumont Royal Purples
Ernst Gallop
Orten
Louis Canant
Brock
Eddie Gray
Orton
Jimmy Morris
Purples
Wes
Norman Adams
Conant
Eddie Bussa
H. T. Norris
L. A. Bergeron
Ganders
Royal Purple Band Dees Can Can Show
Beaumont's 40 member Royal Purple Band staged a Friday halftime show featuring a precision can can by twirlers and flagbearers. Lee band Brigadiers followed with baton juggling, brass music, and intricate marching patterns led by drum major Pat Nicholson.
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Wanda Jones Beaumont
Sages
Lee Band
Lee
Pat Nicholson
Darlene Hilton
Sherrif Carnes
Betty Pryor
Joyce Ann Pauler
Carolyn Ryals
Marcia White
Navy
Evelyn Doss
Chameleon Campaign Button Attracts Attention In Alliance
October 25 report from Alliance Nebraska describes Harry Gantz Sawyer using a changeable campaign button that can read Eisenhower or Stevenson with a flick of a finger. The device aims to avoid political arguments by switching allegiance on demand.
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Alliance
Neb
Harry Gantz
Sawyer
Gantz
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Campaign pledges from Stevenson and Eisenhower on Korea
Adlai Stevenson pledged to continue Roosevelt era policies and oppose a return to the Old Guard as he campaigned in New York and Massachusetts. Eisenhower vowed to visit Korea personally and end the war, criticizing the current administration and urging a new approach to military reserves and national defense.
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Adlai
Eisenhower
United Press
Adlai E. Stevenson
Roosevelt Dwight D. Eisenhower
Poughkeepsie
Roosevelt Memorial
Hyde Park
N.Y
Stevenson
Massachusetts
Boston
Roosevelt
Republican Old Guard
Korea
GOP National Committee
McCarthy Plans Bombshell Speech on Stevenson
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy prepared a final draft for a nationwide radio television address targeting Governor Adlai E. Stevenson. The Wisconsin Republican said the speech would detail Stevenson’s links with Communist front groups and the Truman-Hiss-Acheson-Latimer era. He claimed the talk would be carefully documented and would avoid calling Stevenson Communist outright. Stevenson aides planned a prompt reply to reach a broad audience. McCarthy noted his effort is independent of the Republican National Committee and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Cricago
Joseph R. McCarthy
McCarthy
Stevenson
Wisconsin
Steven So
Truman-Hiss-Acheson-Lattimore
Republican National Committee
Divight
D. Eisenhower
Five Thousand Dollar Barn Fire Destroys Cattle and Equipment
A large barn on North Main Street burned late Friday, destroying a 50 by 60 foot structure worth about 3000, feed, a trailer, and at least six yearling calves. Theo Williams, a refinery employee and rancher, estimated losses over 5000. A branding fire and a distant branding spark apparently ignited hay, with a whirlwind feeding the flames.
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North Main Street
Theo Williams
Hediy Hey
Houston
Taylor
Asoend
Morrell Street
Ben
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