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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1960
Page
8
In a bold assertion the West Indian island of Puer to Rico claims it enjoys 360 days of sunshine each year. Officials promote the claim as part of a tourism identity while weather patterns and seasonal variance remain largely unreported.
An Iris Lane sewing pattern advertisement from The Baytown Sun promotes a versatile daytimer pattern in sizes 12 to 24 and bust 33 to 47. It offers yardage details, pricing 35 cents, and requests 50 cents mailing for the 64 page home arts style book and guide for creative women.
Arrangements announced for a Founder's Day banquet at 7 30 p m Saturday at the Rebel Inn honoring Mrs Helen Klover Pepper of Kansas guest speaker Mrs Pepper the first pledge of Beta Sigma Phi Master of ceremonies will be Mrs Ed Hasty BSP City Council president Mrs Eula Lee Cox Xi Gamma Chi president will present highlights of Beta Sigma Phi in Baytown Mrs Hasty will welcome Mrs Pepper and new pledges Founder's Day message from Walter W Ross will be read by Mrs John S Blackburn Founder's Day pledge read by Mrs Carolyn Blackburn Other highlights include awards for outstanding chapter work and girl of the year announcements Special guests include Mrs Carousel Tarentella Dance W K E Puderbaugh and Mrs G L Lillie Clubs hold a dance at Sylvan Beach pavillion Music at 8 00 p m Meanwhile film notes discuss Jerry Lewis and current releases Pollyanna The Fugitive Kind
The annual Cedar Bayou High School spring festival will start at 5 p.m. Saturday with a talent show, wheel of fortune, fish pond, dart board, cake walk, grab bag, bottle throw and nail driving contests. Prizes will be awarded every half hour. Assisted by teachers and parents, the event features a kitchen, tap dance, guitar and dance acts by Cedar Bayou Girls Sextet and other students.
Hollywood report notes Gwen Verdon returns to the stage in a chorus role for a Light Opera season at Culver City California. The versatile star draws attention as she headlines in a gala opening with a four operetta repertoire planned over six months. Local civic groups host booths and prizes with Flower Drum and Showboat listed among attractions.
Mrs Stanley McCune of EBay town presented a review of Dear and Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell at an Anahuac Methodist Church WSCS meeting. Circle Four hosted the program with Mrs Pat Fuller as soloist, followed by luncheon at Mrs Syer’s home with guests from Beaumont and Lake.
Universal casual fashion pattern for sizes 10 through 20 with busts 31 to 40 inches. Includes pricing, yardage for 35 inch fabric, and mail response to Iris Lane The Baytown Sun New York. Advertising copy notes home arts guide for creative women and sending money by coins for first class mailing.
Baytown's Music Study Club met Tuesday night at the home of Miss Elaine McDonald. President Mrs. Mary Pennington reminded music teachers of the week recital to be held Tuesday at the Community House. Presenters included Mrs. Sue Torrellas, Mrs. Velma Tharp, and Mrs. F. C. Stehling.
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