I found a Rex Smoke Shop in a 1953-54 .(nothing in 1952 and 1955) It was the only "REX" reference I could find.

This listing doesn't mean the chips belong to this person/location....but these chips were made from 1950-65. The chips are barley used, so "could" be from this location/person/time. I don't think there is enough evidence to positively ID this. Inquiries are encouraged and welcome. I like community projects.🤓
Keep up the good work!!