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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1949

Page

2

Galena Park Routs Jackets Behind Bosse Johnson’s Big Day

Galena Park built a commanding lead with a series of drives in the first half as Bosse Johnson rushed for 122 yards on 14 carries and scored twice. Johnson’s 33 yard TD sprint and a one yard sneak helped the visitors seize control while defensively Johnson pinned the Jackets with strong punting and multiple first downs.

Bbartown Tommy Masters Brandrett Galena Park Dickey Jimmy Peters Peters Kellogg Johnson Ladie Stapleton Jackets Rand Totel Ganders David Messinger Teelie John Flynt Sein Clifton Price Price Messinger LaVon Cox Hex Lindley Bosse Johnson Brilant Belliates

Chain Gang Escapee Faces Extradition

DAXTON Ohio November 5 Florida seeks extradition for Michael Toth 43 who escaped a Florida chain gang 128 years ago He was convicted of a 1936 jewelry store holdup and sentenced to six years at Railford prison camp He fled after 10 days in a sweat box Dayton police detained him but Florida refused to pay for his return He was released after prior minor charges and a new drive prompted a federal hearing set for November 15

Daxton Ohio Michael Toth Florida Toth Railford Dayton C. Kirkpatrick Miami Wurring Kirkpatrick

Denied Ardent Lover Claim Sparks Domestic Case

In PORT ORCHARD WASH Nov 5 Wilford Pratt 34 said he is an average man romantically, though his wife Margar et Susan 31 hired two men to remove him after paying over 1500 dollars to end his nightly desires. The wife confessed to Prosecutor James Munro that the men were to “get rid” of him but they failed. She remains jailed and plans to stay with their two kids. In Los Angeles, a warm wave pushed temperatures to 95 degrees, the hottest November 3 since the turn of the century.

Port Orchard Ge— Wilford Pratt Margaret Susan Kitsap James Munro Los Angeles Angeles California

Cedar Bayou Engineer Dies

Cedar Bayou resident and merchant seaman Bimes Himes died recently, after years of operating service stations and serving as a tankers engineer since World War I. Burial will be in Cedar Bayou Methodist Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife Louise Himes and five stepsons, a stepdaughter, two sisters, a foster mother, and other relatives.

Cedar Bayou Methodist Cemetery Earthman'’s James John Morris Ellis Bill Powel Norman Divided Billy Quartz Allen Rice Bimes East Herris County Four Corners Baytown West Coast Louise Himes Cedar Bayou Judson Fowler Fort Worth Jack Eugene Billy Bobby ‘Fowler Mirs. W. Z. Davis Orange Ida Himes Hicoughton Virginia Airs Imogene Lund Seattle Washington D. M. Girard Hoguien Miltery American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars

Sitdown Strike Ends On Ship Yardarm After Aid

Sailors on the vessel staged a sitdown on the yardarm over food and drink shortages. Greek Maritime Union officials and American authorities arranged relief, tossing food from a dock scaffold. The men climbed down hungry but safe, promised safe passage and a voyage to Formosa today or tomorrow.

Be- Jong Formosa

Iran imposes martial law after court officer shot

In Tehran an assassination attempt on former premier Hajir Emami led to martial law in the capital. A gunman named Emami fired at Hajir near Sepaksalar mosque during Moharram services and was arrested while fleeing. Hajir’s injury reported as not serious. Police say the government bans gatherings and sermons with political content.

Theeran Iran Abdul Hossein Ememi Hajir Sepaksalar Emami

Quakes Cause Little Loss in Southern California

Two strong earthquakes rattled downtown offices and unsettled residents across Southern California causing little damage. Seismologist Fred Robinson noted 65 seconds of ground motion at 12:43 pm PST. In Mexico City five people died from exposure as temperatures neared freezing.

California San Dongo Cal Southern Hige Fred Robinson Menico City

Stocks Close On Mixed Trading Amid Broad Sector Moves

The market finished with mixed results as several major names including AT&T, General Electric, and Du Pont moved in differing directions. Industry groups such as steel, automotive, and petroleum showed scattered gains and losses, while the December cotton market showed a modest uptick.

Lee Band Brings Down The House at Memorial Stadium

The Robert E. Lee High School band performed during halftime at Memorial Stadium for the Gardner-Gaine Perk football game. In a darkened venue with cap lights, the band formed an old derrick, a car, and a tanker, then presented moving angles, circles and stars in a dazzling color show.

Robert E. Lee High School Memorial Stadium

Chest Drive Ends near Goal in Humble Campaign

The Humble Chest Drive wrapped up with strong local support after three weeks of effort led by Chairman Rutter and Vice-Chairman Norman Hergrave. President Hele praised the volunteers and noted major contributions from Weingfen's Stores, Gulf Of Agency, and Fulkerson Plumbing Company as employees gave 160 percent.

Hele Rutter Norman Hergrave Weings Fen’s Gulf of Agency Fulkerson Plumbing Company

Taxicab Driver Aids Police Recover Car

A Baytown taxi driver alerted Patrolman Crawley to a stolen car seen on a dirt road in the Periy oil field. Police recovered the vehicle undamaged and arrested two occupants, one held on an eight car theft charge. Roberts left the car on Edna Street while he went uptown.

Baytown W. W. Roberts Neal A.J. Crawley Periy Crawley Edna Street Roberts

Court Eyes Rich Woman's Plea For Back Alimony

In St. Louis a dispute over back alimony to Lorraine Drake of Chicago is under advisement. Robert Ming testified that she did not need 5279 she seeks. Drake later married Lauren J. Drake, board chairman of Union Tank Car, after divorcing Ming in 1944.

ST. Louis Chicago Robert Ming Lorraine Drake Drake Ming

Radio Speakers To Urge Jury Service For Women

Two radio programs push the proposed constitutional amendment allowing jury service for women. BEPW members back the effort with a state wide publicity drive. Eva Scranton of Baytown and a Baytown Jaycees representative appear on KREL at 7 p.m. Mrs. Sarah T. Hughes, a federal judge from Dallas, will speak on a statewide hook up broadcast on KPRC at 9 30 p.m.

C. C. Horton Bewtown Business and Professional Women's Club BEPW KREL Eva Scranton Baytown Baytown Jaycees Sarah T. Hughes Dallas

North Dakota Senator Urges Prayers For Truman

North Dakota Senator William Langer told a farmers union convention crowd that President Truman is honest and capable and urged the people to offer prayers for the nation's chief executive. He criticized critics as doing a disservice to America and called Truman a warm friend.

Bismarck N. D Wiliam Langer North Dakota Truman North’ Dakota Langer I. Langer Roy America

Adults urged to visit schools here

Local schools launch outreach with broadcasts and in school events to invite parents to visit. Programs include Jeannette Gerber monologue Strange Freedom on EREL and ERCT, a Democracy Bank recording by the National Education Association on KR EL, and a Benjamin Franklin skit by Rob ert Lee students. Movie theater clips promote Visit Your School theme. Future Teachers of America will distribute posters with Robert Lee students. Teachers will invite parents by letter.

Bredshaw Repert E. Lee High School Sherma “Childres EREL ERCT Jeannette Gerber Democracy Bank National Education Association KREL Bettier Eula Potter Robert & Lee Benjamin Franklin Brinson Bay Future Teachers of Americas Robert ©. Lee

False Rumor Of Coffee Lack Hikes Prices

National coffee hoarding, fueled by false shortage rumors, sent prices up to 20 cents per pound with reports of adverted brands reaching 76 to 79 cents per two pounds next week. Grocers note increased sales, rationing, and substitutions as buyers stockpile amid fears of an actual scarcity.

York Bsited T. Carroll Wilson Hills Brothers Cincinnati Ohio Washington, D. C Tme Schenectady New York Minneapolis Minnesota Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Bry Sun

For 50 Cents, Who Wouldn't Pay Off

DETROIT November 5 2 Stanley Thomas confronted Murray Rowland a factory co worker and demanded the fifty cents he owed for two weeks. He cited the house raffle ticket purchase and asked if Rowland had paid in kind. Rowland responded and the confrontation continued, details incomplete.

Detroit Stanley Thomas Murray Rowland Rowland

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