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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1950
Page
9
A 79 year old man named Haynie subdued a burglar inside his own home. The intruder dashed toward the front door but was tackled with Haynie’s walking cane. Police arrived to find the elderly burglar restrained against the wall with a pocket knife nearby.
The Dallas Eagles open the Texas League season with a lineup heavy on veterans and few young prospects. Owner Dick Burnett and manager Charlie Grimm planned a youth movement, but spring games show limited power and depth. only two or three youngsters look ready for Texas League action. Key pitchers include Roy Lainer, Al Lamacchia, Walt Lanfrancon, and Floyd Speer, with new additions Wayne McLeland, Johnny Beazley, George Yanen, and John Fetzer. Positions are unsettled at second base and in the outfield, while Hal Wegner anchors behind the plate and Dick Aylward is the No 2 catcher.
Eighteen-year-old Luis Borges was back in Bell County jail after a one day escape. Sheriff Buck Ray found Borges four miles south of Temple crouched in a ditch following a farmer tip. He escaped Sunday night by forcing a ventilator opening eight by eighteen inches.
In Winnsboro Texas A R Henson 37 died within twenty minutes after telling his wife he believed he would die following a long fox hunt The coroner said heart trouble caused the death and his wife reported he had chest pains earlier that day
Advertisement for a sewing pattern catalog and a fashion book. Highlights a simple dress with cape sleeves and seven gores, sizes 16 through 44, priced at 529 dollars. Offers order details, address, and mentions Spring Book of Fashion with 350 designs available for 20 cents.
Floor sample Maytag ironing machine saves 75 with term 225 Texas and 243-3te 250 emp electric welding machine listed. Various items include 1600 Weak Texas Busch Derrece and 255-12tp Used paxer mower ss7.50. Furnished 17-room encibment near Sen Jacinton Hospital offers $50 monthly rent with utilities not paid. phone 6142.
Informal morning event at Rebekah lodge featured coffee tea and rolls with visits from Mesderes Memlerford Dorothy Warner Dan Gustine and others. Attendees included a long list of members and guests as refreshments were served after a friendly gathering.
In Houston an armed robber described as Geis obtained $695 in cash and checks from Cafe Operator J. R. Goss after stepping from behind a counter. Goss reported the assailant brandished a pistol and threatened to shoot when the money bag was refused.
New enterprises bring growth as prospects advertise homes for sale. Urgent call urged to 8275 for fast inquiries about living options and immediate opportunities in the area. Local market activity accelerates as developers seek newcomers.
Classified ads rate schedule notes one day per word at 42 cents and two days at 26 cents per word. memo charges may apply for phone orders until payment by mail or call. Rates for notices and memorials available on request. Ads must be ordered before 10 am on publication day.
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