Humble Co Announces Record Thrift Plan Contribution
Humble Company disclosed a $317,300 employee thrift fund contribution for 1952, part of a $3.2 million companywide addition to the employee savings program. About 17,200 workers, or 99.2 percent of eligible participants, contribute an average of roughly $306. The plan, effective since Jan 1 1936, supplements annuity and thrift payments and includes retirees and those on military leave during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble Co
Humite
Humble
Indictments Filed By Harris County Grand Jury
Harris County grand jury returned indictments late Friday involving Lambert on charges of threatening the life of a deputy sheriff and related offenses. The file also covers an alleged attempt to rob and a perjury count tied to a separate incident at Hoffman's Diamond Cutting location. Witnesses include Raul Perez and Delbert Rotack, with statements about damages paid to Mrs. Sluder. Lambert denies involvement in the 35,000 scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consta
Bin
Lambert
Abe
Rand
Harris County Grand Jury
Iday
Raul Perez
J. Young
Delbert Rotack
D Lambert
Hoffman
Baytown Fans Hope for Sun Bowl Appearance
Burkett urged Baytonians to attend the Sun Bowl on January 2 with ticket mail-in accepted Saturday and November at Cotton Bowl. President George Gentry announced a 2:19 Friday schedule as Le Grange and Wimgsters would ride buses early for the football game transporte adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eminder Ender
Tallis
Burkett
Pony
George Gentry
le Grange
Anxious first graders marked by hospital terms and tickets
Fragmentary notes mention first graders, appendectomy horror terms, and a celebration for a family. Names such as Judy Moran and Betsyy appear amid scattered references to tickets, contact hints, substitutions, and an unclear event. The garbled text also references mail, postcards, and announcements about new assistants and a sheriff’s department.
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Ellis
David Wayne
Teddy
Judy Moran
Berry
Betsyy
Kern
Jonn Adams
Walter
Pseek
Stu Rider
Morse
Mensa
Ke Teh
Ray Wooley
NY Anderson
Stevenson Directs Rescue Of Guards From Rioting Cons
MENARD IL Oct 31 Seven Menard State Prison guards held hostage since Monday by revolting inmates were released uninjured Friday after Gov Adlai Stevenson directed state police from the yard as 100 to 206 troopers entered the east cellhouse to quell the riot. Stevenson blocked negotiations and announced the move to restore order. Prison officials said the guards were emotionally upset but all right.
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Menard, BL
Menard State
Diineis
Adlan E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Serfrit
Public Safety
Marshall
Violenc
Sherwood Dixon
State -Parole Board
Jerome F. Munie
New York
Pittsburgh
Scott Air Force Base
Belleville
Scott
Jevenson
Police Hope To Scare Vandals Off
Baytown streets will see extra police on Halloween as Patrols by the Police Chief and in cooperation with Volunteer Fire Departments and Auxiliary officers aim to deter vandals. Regular officers will also be on duty to prevent property damage while preserving safe festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
H. E. McKee
Itx
McKee
Crosby crowns Halloween festival queen Esther Leazer
Esther Leazer was crowned Crosby Halloween queen after a day of parades and carnival events. She is a Crosby High School senior and the 25th queen crowned, escorted by Albert Kratky with attendants Angeline Adams and Pat Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Leazer
Crosby
Leazer
Albert Kratky
Angeline Adams
Pat Peters
Billy Thompson
Robert Dillard
Cincesses Werte
Billy
Mace Jeanine Harvard
Joyce Williams
Carroll Joy Polka
June Bozeman
Willie May Kovelcik
Don Leazer
Albert Rucka
Ben Vance
Richard King
Jodie Tapara
Bobby Naivar
Janet Svreek
PTA
William Brentzel
Extra Police To Keep La Porte Pranks Down
La Porte city officials authorize hiring two extra policemen Grady Parker and Dan Brock. Police Chief Walter Robertson says his 30 man auxiliary force may be called out to cope with Hallo ween pranksters. The unit would be on duty all night Friday if needed and is subject to call during emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte
Walter Robertson
Robertson
Grady Parker
Dan Brock
All-Out Texas Rally Feud Boosts Eisenhower Bid
Texas voters face a heated race as both parties push a high turn out with John Roosevelt slated to campaign for Eisenhower. Gov. Allan Shivers predicts about 1 750 000 total votes while slamming Democratic operatives as tired party hacks amid a charged battle for independence from FDR era loyalties.
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Thomas Maccabe
United Press
Texas
Sem Rayburn
Adlai Stevenson
Alan Shivers
Eisenhower
John Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
San Antonio
Allan Shivers
Shivers
Harlingen
McAllen
Democratic Party
Lawrence Westbrook
Democratic National Committee
Democratic
Rayburn
Gander Fans Pack Bengal Stadium For Orange Clash
1 000 Gander fans head to Bengal Stadium for a District 8 4A game against Orange Tigers. Kickoff 8 pm. Lee office sold about 750 adult tickets. student sales not yet counted. Ganders favored to win, some predicting a 40 point margin, while Orange counters with 16 returning lettermen and a larger, experienced line. Orange has won its past two starts and Lee and Orange share the conference lead. Orang e notable players include Ronnie Logan and Jimmy Bland. Broadcasts sponsored by Bayshore Motors with KREL play-by-play and Ford Robertson on the mike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Shults
Orange Tigers
Bengal Stadium
Lee Athletic
Bob McNagh
The
Orange Leader
Bengals
Lee
Tigers
Ganders
Orange
Jeff Davis
Houston
Ball
Galveston
Beaumont
Norris
Stallworth
Ronnie Logan
Jimmy Bland
Bland
Logan
Ot Maite
Krel
Oroailbece
Ford Robertson
Mike
Bayshore Motors, Inc
Fire Hazards Mount as Baytown Ends Dry October
A dry October in Baytown nears its end with only 0.52 inch of rain for the month and no forecast for more rain. Fire chief A H Lintelman warns that even a spark could spark widespread fires as grass fires flare up and pavement cracks widen. East Texas forest fires threaten towns as winds shift. Dallas plans to dam the Trinity river amid sewage concerns, while heavy industry reduces water use along the ship channel. The last rain fell September 19, totaling 3.045 inches for the year.
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Aubrey Banks
Baytown
West Baytown
Airhart Drive
Highway 146
Fayles
James
A. H. Lintelman
Lintelman
East Texas
Lufkin
Dallas
Trinity River
Houston Ship Channel
Brigadiers Highlight Half Time With Orange Bengal Guards
The Lee Brigadiers join the Orange Bengal Guards for a Halloween halftime show featuring The Eyes of Texas salute to Orange and Gander, atomic bomb spins, big wheels, and a giant Jack O Lantern. Leaders include Drum Major Mignon Herper and Lt. Barbara Duplisser with Betty Pryor center stage.
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Lee
Orange Bengal Guards
Carmel Norton
Orange
Bengal Guards
Chicago
Lee Buglers
Texas
Hezel Flournoy
Janice Stowe
Judy Davis
Melba McCarty
Sarah Ann Black
Red Hadaway
Evelyn Doss
Mignon Herper
Barbara Duplisser
Mary Jo Watson
Robert E. Lee
Betty Pryor
Weary Smoke-Eaters Battle Texas Blazes
Marshall Texas on October 31 reports extensive forest fires across the Southwest. Firefighters farmers and volunteers mobilized jeeps tractors and other equipment to halt the spread as winds up to 20 miles per hour and heavy smoke reduced sunlight. About 118000 acres burned in Texas with 360 men including 100 volunteers fighting. homes destroyed across four states and timber damage exceeded 500000 dollars. Gov. Allan Shivers and officials urged continued fire emergency and warned no rain expected.
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Marshall
Tex
Texas
Howr
Teslin
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Missoisri
Louisiana
A. D. Folweiler
Texas Forest Service
UF Nears Victory As South Baytown Tops Drive Quota
Baytown's United Drive Friday neared its goal as South Baytown topped the quota. Last year’s total was about $17,000, leaving an estimated $5,000 short this year. Drive leaders cite unreported pledges and urge firms and individuals to report gifts to hit the $129,136 1952 goal for 15 welfare agencies.
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Baytown
United Drive
Drive
Thad Felton Ford Agency
Harry F. Hartman
South Baytown
Retired Baytown businessman T. P. Drewery dies at 65
T. P. Drewery, 65, retired Beytown businessman, died at 3:00 am Friday at his Cedar Bayou home. He once owned a lumber company and with his wife ran the Drewery Hotel, now the Creger Hotel on West Pearce. Survived by widow Mrs. Ben Drewery, a son L. A. Drewery, two daughters Mrs. R. E. Wright and Mrs. Charles W. Turner, a foster brother Doak Moore, a foster sister Mrs. L. B. Tindall, and three grandchildren. Funeral at 2:30 pm Sunday at Paul U. Lee funeral home. burial in Forest Park cemetery. Pallbearers: Elmer Graf, Truman Cox, Grady Tuck, W. W. Pruett, Si Hillis, Guy Ferrell.
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Drewery
Creger
West Pearce
Ben
Cedar
Bayou
L. A. Drewery
Baytown
R. E. Wright
Charles W- Turner
Houston
Doak Moore
Alvin
L. B. Tindall
Huntsville
Paul U. Lee
Rev
A. le Jordan
Memorial Baptist Church
Forest Park Cemetery
Elmer Graf
Truman Cox
Grady Tuck
W. W. Pruett
Si Hillis
Guy Ferrell
Baptists Honor Couch On 25th Anniversary
Rev E R Couch marks 25 years as pastor of First Baptist Baytown since 1927 start when church grew from 142 members to about 1130 with 1050 residents. Auditorium expanded to 750, rooms from 6 to 75, church property valued at 250000. A church dinner honors pastor and wife. Couch's journey includes Moody Bible Institute Baylor, and pastorships in Delaware Okla East St Louis and work with T T Martin evangelistic team.
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Sue Jones Log Caoin
E. R. Couch
First Baptist Church
Couch
Baytown
Washington
Ilinois
U. S
Moody Bible Institute
Baylor University
Delaware
Okla
East St Louis
Southern Baptist
T. T
Martin
Florida
California
Ekiah
Cal
Heart Attack Fatal To John W. Smith
John W. Smith of 217 East Murrell died at Beaumont hospital at 4:40 am Friday after a heart attack. A retired farmer and former Crosby resident who lived in Fred before moving to Baytown to be near his children. Beach Creek cemetery near Silsbee at 3 pm Sunday with Rev L Pope officiating. Survivors include his widow Mrs Sally Smith and six daughters and five sons from Baytown Houston Cedar Bayou and Fred.
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John W. Smith
East Murrell
Beaumont Hospital
Smith
Crosby
Fred
Baytown
Beach Creek Cemetery
Sils~bee
Rev. L. Pope
Sally Smith
Fred Dittman
Jack Odneal
W W. C. Davanar
Harold Harper
Asa Wilburn
Gussie, Haynes
Houston
Cedar Bayou
George Smith
Bayto
Johnny Smith
Hertert Smith
Beaumont
Isley Smith
La Porte mayor heat over de annexation suit fallout
City Attorney Edward J. Cade defends his handling of the de annexation case after charges of unwarranted pay. He notes out of court settlements from Du Pont and Humble Oil totaling 3300 and 500 to him, with 2560 to Houston attorney and 500 to a former city lawyer. A $25,000 back tax settlement is cited while Cade blames the prior administration for excessive fees to Knipp and Patrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Prentice
la Porte
M. D. Burgin
Edward J. Cade
Cade
du Pont and Humble- Oi and Refining. Co
Houston
Ernest’ A. Knipp
Carl Ce Patrick
Knipp
Patrick
Smest Knipp
LaPorte
City Attorney Earning Pay This Week
Baytown's city attorney George Chandler spent this week handling civil service for police and paid firefighters approved in April but not yet enacted. He plans five days on civil service, five on a $33,000 damage suit by Jack Davis, and preparation for the telephone rate injunction appeal in Galveston set for December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
George Chandler
Service Commission
Chandler
Civil Service
Jack Davis
Galveston
Fire Threatens Crosby Cabins In Early Morning Fire
A fire in Crosby, started by a hot water heater, threaten to destroy a court of 12 cabins at 1:30 am Friday but Crosby volunteer firefighters confined the blaze to one building. Damage estimated at 31530. Firemen answered by Chief Sim Bergdahl, Dr A W Jester, Floyd Remkes, Robert and Arnold Garbes, Donnie Ramsie, Alvin Gordon, and Stassney.
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Colony Market
Crosby
Ahl
Sim. Bergdahl
A. W. Jester
Floyd Remkes
Robert
Arnold
Garbes
Donnie
Ramsie
Alvin
Gordon i Stassney
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Fort Worth
State Health Department
Robert F. Kenisilana
Shreveport
Lal
Lifkin
T. P. Drewery
Thamas Pinkney
Beytown
Ken Reynolds
Baptists
E. BR Couch
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