Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Baytown Sun in Baytown, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1950

Page

2

Miracle save for Harvard climbers on unconquerable glacier

Two Harvard College students James Maxwell and Dave Hatrek were left clinging to a glacier mile below their ascent when a cornice failed. They were linked by rope as Maxwell grabbed an ice ax and Harrah hauled himself and Hatrek to safety, with Harrah suffering chest injuries. Doctors said Hatrek would recover without amputation. Harrah called the rescue a miracle.

Beta Pern Harvard College Wpaja Dave Hatrek Harrah Seattle Washington James Maxwell Braintree Maxwell Rene

Loot recovered in Dallas mystery jewelry theft

Dallas police recovered most of an estimated 17 600 dollars in gewals sigien from a burglary at Gilman E R Brann's swank home. Two valuable rings remain missing while police linked the case to a pitched gun battle that led to a bandit capture and a man named Wan. An actor Dal Lee discussed the evidence as detectives chased further leads in the springtime crime plot.

Dallas Gewals Sigien Swank Gilman E.R. Brann Dal Lee Wan

Stewart Resigns From Tax Board

A city tax board resignation prompts notice to property owners on the rolls. The board will adjourn to mail notices so taxpayers can appear before the board to protest preliminary valuations. The vacancy should be filled promptly to ensure a full three member panel for hearings. The city charter governs no final increases until hearings are held. Public notice is provided to inform the press.

Board of Equalization

Rev Mills To Address Grace Methodist Men

Rev John VY Mills of Cedar Bayou Methodist Church will speak at Grace Methodist Men Brotherhood dinner at 7 pm today. A committee led by L T Fuller will serve fried chicken. Committee members include John Case, Lloyd T Jones, Rev Milton Jordan, James Carter, I P Hodge, J E Blackburn, and Kenith Irby.

John VY. Mills Cedar Bayou

Houston Man Is Charged With Burglary Here

Manuel Garcia, 23, of Houston was charged with burglarizing Bay Cleaners at 3317 Oakwood and released on $500 bond. He is one of three charged after Ora Rodriquez's confession tied the burglary and $1000 in clothing theft to the case. The other two suspects remain at large. The Rodriguesz woman was bound over to the grand jury then released on bond after a prior burglary and felony theft hearing.

Manuel Garcia Houston Bay Cleaners Oakwood Garcia Ora Rodriguez Abe Rodriquesz Miss Rodriguez

Sanitarian cites lack of ordinances in city checks

Sanitarian Lomax orders inspectors to double efforts after a ship supply contract and a school milk contract faced jeopardy due to no city inspections. Muennink notes risk to San Jacinto Creamery. The county sanitarian warns against any laxity at eating places.

Muennink San Jacinto Sanitarian Lomax

Ice Cream Feast by Belvieu MYF at Church Lawn

Belvieu Methodist Youth Fellowship hosts an ice cream supper on the church lawn at 6 30 pm tomorrow with Mrs Myron Jensen as group counselor. Gena Peet Marilyn Swint and others run arrangements. tickets 25 cents from members or at the supper, proceeds support the church training school.

Aient Belvieu Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship Myron Jensen Gena Peet Marilyn Swint Mary Langston Velma Bisbe Nite Beth Bowdoin Jeppe Busch Harvey Honsinger Joyce Peet M.Y. FL

Rites Tomorrow For Mrs. Mary Lawrence

Mary Lawrence mother of LD Lawrence of 1908 Oregon and Roy W Lawrence of 606 Morrell died yesterday in a Corpus Christi hospital. Funeral services will be held at Peel Jackson Funeral Home at 10 am tomorrow. Brothers left for Corpus Christi this morning.

Mary Lawrence LD. Lawrence Oregon Roy W Lawrence Morrell Corpus Christi Hospital Peel-Jackson Funeral Home Corpus Christi

Stock Quotes Sun Patterns Aleg Lud Steel

An OCR damaged list shows company names and coded percentages, with outer text resembling stock quote fragments for firms such as Allis Chalmers Armco Steel Bethsteel Celanese Corrsier Dow Dupont Eastman Kodak General Electric Goodyear Harv Interlake Iron Libby Mack Trucks Pure Oil Packard Motors Republic Steel St Regis Pacif Texaco Tidewater Gulf Prod and others. An appended note mentions a 3814 foot granite monument marking Joseph Smith birthplace near Sharon Royallen line, with the monument’s base representing one year of Smith’s life.

Aleg Lud Steel Allis Chal Armco Steel Amer Woolems Coscassesens Anaconda Copsssesseeseseis Beth Steel Budd Cossessesarseene Calumeet and Hee Celanese Corpssesscavasescce Corrsier Corp TOR Gulf Stat Util Hliland P Co Eurble Oi Intl Nickel Tatl Harv Interlake Iron J and L Steel Kirby Pet Eee Benn Libby MN N. J. Sunray Tex Golf Sul Texas Co Gulf Tidewater Corp Timken Bearing U.S. Steele+s BTS Woolworth Inc Colton Anc Elder Smith Sharon Sharon- Royallen Joseph Smith Smith

Shirtwaist dress pattern sells with easy bloused bodice

Advertisement notes a shirtwaist dress pattern Wo. 2873 with sizes 14 through 46 and a deep collarline for a slender silhouette. Includes order details for patterns and a separate Book of Fashion offering the season’s styles at 20 cents.

Baytown Sur Chelse Station New York U, N

New Insecticide Developed to Shield Stored Grains

Scientists at Industrial Chemicals Inc announce two pyrenone based insecticides to protect stored wheat and other grains from insects. One uses wheat as a carrier, the other fibrous talc, allowing a single seasonal application. Lab and field tests show effectiveness and claims of no human poison hazard, addressing losses estimated at $500 million yearly.

Baul F. Ellis New York Science 2 Industrial Chemicals, Inc

Suspended Term Handed Woman In Hillsboro Trial

Nervous Mrs. Billie Prestridge received a two year suspended term from a 66th District Court jury for the fatal shooting of Pat Jones Ward in a Hillsboro pickup truck last June 21. Judge Frank McDonald set bond to cover the suspended sentence term. Two defense witnesses testified Ward, a 50 year old Waco lumber dealer, tried to clear the 32 year old woman while he lay dying in a Hillsboro hospital.

Hillsboro Billie Prestridge Cleburne Pat Jones Ward Frank McDonald Ward Waco

Pedestrian Break At Busy Frankfort Intersection

In Frankfort Kentucky a new traffic light on U S Highway 60 at a downtown intersection features a pedestrian button on each curb that stops through traffic by switching lights from green to red enabling pedestrians to cross. Motorists turning onto U S 60 operate a bypass cable to trigger the signal and pause traffic until the pedestrian has cleared.

Frankfort Kentucky

Eight Year Old Boy Struck By Car Near Home

Danny Brand eight son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Brand of 1974 West Main was knocked down by a car near his home at noon today. He suffered only bruises and scratches. Witnesses said he ran across the street as the car slowed and almost stopped before striking him. The driver took him to Lillie Duke Hospital for emergency treatment.

Danny Brand Daniel Brand West Main Lillie Duke Hospital

Thief Steals 12 Pairs of Size 44 Trousers

Phoenix police reported a local men’s shop burglary in which a slender thief forced a 18 inch hole to enter the store and escaped with a dozen pairs of size 44 trousers.

Phoenix Phoenix Balice

Oilers Battle DuPont Tonight At Oiler Park

The Baytown Oilers host DuPont at 8 p.m. in Oiler Park with a prior 3 p.m. game noted. A prize night is planned and the Oilers also face Shamrocks of Houston on Sunday at 3 p.m. on the road. A separate report notes a military transport plane made a safe emergency landing at Dartmouth Nova Scotia Coast Guard Headquarters after distress over the sea.

Baytown Oilers Porte DuPont Oiler Park Oilers DuPont & To Shamrocks of Houston Boston Dartmouth Nova Scotia Coast Guard

Friends Honor Anniversary With Surprise Birthday Gathering

A group of friends marked Pam Brs. E. F. Biawas ny's wedding anniversary with a home party. Acres Home Demonstration members visited on 1 Ros bringing gifts and refreshments. A total of 419 reported offenses occurred in the United States during 1882 to 1918, with a note on the latter year.

E. F. Biawas Heyee United

Also Mentioned on This Page

Racle Stewart Tax Board Rev. Mills Grace Methodist Riverview Inn 4 Corners Highlands MUSE Mitchell Dent Belvieu Mrs Venezuela Caracas Sun Obile Dea Fred Dittman W. Texas Baytown Oldsmobile Tanelaley Danny Brend KREL Pearl Beer Jeycee F—Derrig Revellie Estl Loesner Revelle Hornice _Devotionel LaPorte Stimpson Fuserail Dia Barstown Jex Seer Bob Iverly Bast Texas Theatres II Culpeppers Besepall Lerios Rcoreboard Muscat Sax Beer Soo—aports Sidttiente Paris le Porte DuPont Jhe Pataier MBS Elliott Lawrence Hepha Geiker Merket ST Monterry Thars Nile Monte Esle Sancaner “O'Brien Loth Avenue Angel Hiland Theatre Quagon TNR Irma Kent Inna Small . Scalvet - Cin “Martin Ant Lewis Marie Wilson Irma Geet Hay Reky Scheaus Kerrie Spee Jim Davis Clocek High Selitary Acadews Texan Robert Oe Taro Bad Theathe LFROM Warner Bros Cary Grant Ane Clark Sy Deloes CLARK Massey
Search Courier

Search the Baytown Sun Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Baytown Sun?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication