Crosby Phones Probed By FCC Report Demands
The Federal Communications Commission ordered General Telephone Company of the Southwest and Southwestern Bell to file immediate reports on current and future Crosby area service capability. Rep. Albert Thomas announced in Houston that Crosby’s telephone service is inadequate, noting General Telephone maintains an Crosby exchange while Bell’s lines extend into nearby territory across the San Jacinto River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hartmas
Federal Communications Commission
Washington
General Telephone Company of the
Southwest
Southwestern Bell
Crosby
Houston
Albert Thomas
Harris County
General Telephone
Bell
San Jacinto River
Thomas
the Sun
Baytown Sun backs four Harris County ballot issues
The Baytown Sun urges voters to approve all four ballot questions on the East Harris County ballot, arguing freeway fees, Port of Houston bonds, the Ship Channel Bridge, and a Harris County Hospital District. It cites traffic growth, port importance, regional benefits, and rising population as reasons to vote yes.
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Harris County
Baytown
Houston
Baytown Sun
Baytown Area
Sun
The
East
Great Houston
Texas Highway Department
Port of
Ship Channel
Shell
San Jacinto Ordnance
the Sun
Charity Hospital
Pasadena Live stock show Rodeo Press party set in Houston
The third annual Pasadena Live stock show and Rodeo Press party starts at 4 p m next Tuesday at the Alabama Catering company in Houston. A buffet supper will be served from 7 to 9 p m. at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Rivalry Resumes Between Port Arthur and Baytown
The aged but fierce rivals Port Arthur and Baytown agreed to resume their competition. The opener is set for September HM 1856 at Port Arthur despite the Texas Inter scholastic realignment that moved Port Arthur and Baytown into separate districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Baytown
Baytown Notes Include Debut and Local Names
MARTA Blandina Gomez makes her Baytown debut, cited as Baytown’s gain. Judy Rochelle Wailing to see twelve letters in print. A found social security card at Cedar Bayou High School stadium bearing Ray Donald Terry’s name. Ray Donald Terry may be claimed at Coday Bayvoy gymnasium. Sam Alford takes charge at Kiwanis meeting as BR. L. Van Deventer arrives. Comedic ribbing from Rufus Honeycutt, Jim Bond notes time zone difference affecting a Texas A and M game broadcast. David Thomas photographs, Glenn Lowery heads to Fort Ord California, Sammy McPhail returns from a distant vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marta Blandina Gomez
Baytown
Judy Rochelle
Cedar Bayou
Ray Donald Terry
Coday Bayvoy Gymnasium
Sam Alford
Kiwanis Club
BR. L. van Deventer
Bob
Rufus Honeycutt
Jim Bond
Texas
California
David Thomas
Glenn Lowery
Fort Ord
O. D
Sammy McPhail
Vacalion
Poll Tax Rules For Texas Voters In 80 Plus Exemption
The notice explains Texas poll tax requirements with a limited exemption for residents over 80 in towns under 10 000. It outlines eligibility for a poll tax receipt or exemption certificate, age and citizenship conditions, and the filing period from October 1 to January 31. Additional taxes may be paid later, but the poll tax deadline includes penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Porson
United States
Lamar Redskins Honor Halftime Salute to American War Veterans
At Lam ar High the Gander Indian War Trix day night halftime show features Boy Scouts in the Order of Apres performing to Indian Trail and other selections. The Brigadiers, drum majors, and color guard lead a fourfold program with the Lamar band ROTC, a flag raising at 6:45 p.m. and songs including America and Legion Trummer.
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Wanda
Orton Sun
Rec
AEL Band
Mar
Land of the
America
Legion Trummer
Lamar
ROTC
Boy Learns How Fickle Women Are
A 16 year old boy quarreled with his girlfriend after a breakup and fled home. Police issued a nationwide missing person bulletin when he vanished from his bed and car. After 24 hours the girlfriend led an officer to the boy’s uncle’s address, saying he would be brought home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale Neresy Tie
Anilal Simten
Traditional Gridiron Clash With Redskins Opens Season Tonight
Baytown's Ganders meet Lamar Redskins in the 16th Texas high school football clash dating to 1937. The near capacity Memorial Stadium crowd will hear KREL’s 7:34 broadcast with Phil Randopher on play by play. The Ganders, returning limited veterans but strong depth, face a formidable Lamar team coached by a club with speed and balance.
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Tom Murray
Bhu¢É Hoary
Haytown
Lamar Redskins
Texas
KREL
Phil Rand Sopher
University of Texas
Ganders
Lamar
Baytown
Lee Field House
Kickoll
Bobby Walker
Lam Hinv
Don Walker
Balfback Cameron
Arvid White
Tielkden
Herzig
Noemin Tasmpson
Guarda Walker
Alan Engberg
Mike Weigel
Jamey Clayton
David Hamilton
Houston
Tyreses
Hamilton
Waly Coleman
Fred Popper
Mamilton
Ray Burns
Clayton
Cotennn
Clayton Wna
Bobby Suiwolls
Abe Lees
Gander Flag Signals REL Victory at Local Bank Scene
A new flag waves weekly in Baytown before Citizens Bank Wriday, placed by Bal Watson. The flag signals presumed REL victory and will stay through Friday nights if the Ganders win, with protocol involving Hush Echols Jr and local student actions upon victory.
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Baytown
Prigty
Citizens Bank Wriday
Bal Watson
Hie
B.S
Hush Echols Jr
The
Dank
Robert Bo Las
Pigskin Parade Highlights Local High School Games
Baytown Sun tracks Friday football action across San Lamar Baytown Tom Murray and John Chandler with Sheldon Anahunce Warran Edwards Preston Pendergrass Crosby La Porte Clyde Murray Deer Park Le Marque Earl Cotton Hil Sour Lakes Barbers Hill Don Mcleod among listed teams and venues.
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Deer Park
le Marque
Earl Cotton Hil
Baytown Planes Spot Pilot of Downed B 45 Bomber
Baytown crews tracked a downed B 45 bomber and its crew after a crash near Cleveland. Major Hebert A Rablann and Sgt W W Brown, along with B S Sgt H F Sinelate, reached the site while another pilot was injured at Bulagton Air Force Base. Civil Air Patrol units joined the search, with ground crews dispatched from Baytown and Java operations reported from the Bilington Sea region.
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Baytown
Hera
Beth Jel
Cleveland
Brown
Bulagton Air Force Base
Hebert A Rablann
W. WW. Brown
H. F. Sinelate
Highwave
Adrararch
Landmark to Fall as Old Weingarten Store Is Demolished
Demolition work has begun on the old Weingarten Grenader store in the 200 block of North Main Baytown. The building, once a grocery founded by Mr and Mrs Grenader, was vacated after vandals damaged interiors and a fire damaged a large section. Baytown condemned the structure months ago and ordered immediate removal following a recent fire. Oeshan Demolishing Co. of Houston is tearing the building down.
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Baytown
Weingarten
Grenader
North Main
4. Grenader
Weingerten
Bay Town
Huldings
AO Wrecking Wn
Oeshan Demolishing Co
Houston
Tate
Middleton
Johvie Muckinrey
Markelroy
Public Workers
C. W. Grantham
Moyers
Baytown Consolidates Cedar Bayou Water District Work Nears Finish
Baytown advances integration of Cedar Bayou water district after annexation. City Manager Middleton says water line connections total 1800 feet split into two runs, with completion targeted for next week. Officials report on fire protection, staff roles, and financial consolidation amid city records consolidation.
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Yde A. Murray
Cedar Bayou
Baytown
C. 1. Middleton
Middleton
McKinney Road
Oncity
Lonsdale
Water District
Unclear text brief from Buenos Aires and U.S. court ruling
Fragmented report mentions Argentina under Perón amid naval action and a U.S. federal case. Judge William Heatwell dismissed without prejudice a suit filed by 26 African Americans seeking integration in public schools.
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Dallas
U.S
Willian Heatwell
Jewish New Year services begin at Congregation Knesseth Israel
The Roah Hashanah observance starts with services at 8 am and 1 pm on Saturday and 8 am on Sunday at Congregation Knesseth Israel. A Paperman of Houston and H Rathkop of Baytown lead, with Alfred Moskowitz of Baytown delivering the Saturday sermon from Rabbi Rahn’s “A Wardrobe of the Heart.” Mose Sumner presides as president emeritus.
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A. Paperman
Houston
H. Rathkop
Baytown
Knesseth Israel
Alfred Moskowitz
Robert T. Rahn
DHL
Mose Sumner
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Wayne Speer
John Coleman
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Warran Edwards
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Sour Lakes
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