Clever Window Makeovers for Short Draperies
In Dear Polly letters readers suggest solutions for short bedroom drapes using a top border of plain fabric with inverted scallops or points to extend length without obvious piecing. Valances from the print with a narrow matching border create a cohesive, planned look. Also tips include painting rusty cabinet spots with metal enamel and reinforcing shower curtain holes with a color-matched bias tape for durability and appearance.
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Polly
S. M
Baytonians Charles Bonnie Sue Porter Shine at HemisFair
Baytown natives Charles and Bonnie Sue Porter headlined HemisFair water ski shows in San Antonio with Mercury Outboard. They perform on a single pair of skis together and in solo acts, have appeared at Seattle and New York World Fairs, and toured Asia in Eisenhower’s People to People program. Their HemisFair schedule includes noon, 2, 4 and 6 pm shows near the U S Pavilion with group acts and daring stunts.
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Carol Maese
Charles
Bonnie Sue Porter
Baytown
San Antonio
Mercury
HemisFair
U.S
Bonnie Sue
Bonnie
Austin
Library Best Sellers at Sterling Municipal Library
The New York Times weekly list features titles available for reserve at Sterling Municipal Library. Airport Hailey Couples Updike Testimony of Two Mex Caldwell True Grit Portis Topaz Uris Myra Breckinridge Vidal Vanished Knebel Heaven Help Us Tarr The Confessions of Nat Turner Styron Red Sky at Morning Bradford Between Parent and Child Yberia Michener The Naked Ape Morris Or To Dress You in Mourning Collins & Lapierre The Doctor's Quick Weight Loss Diet Stillman & Baker.
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New York Times
Sterling
Municipal
Airport
Hailey Couples
Updike
Caldwell
Portis Topaz
Uris Myra Breckinridge
Vidal
Knebel
Heaven Help Us
Tarr
Nat Turner
Styron
Bradford
Yberia
Michener
Naked Ape
Morris
Collins & Lapierre
Stillman & Baker
Kilgore and Blankenship announce births in Gulf Coast area
Kilgore announces the birth of Kevin Lambeth on August 12 at Gulf Coast Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents are Hardee C. Kilgore Jr. of New Orleans and Donald D. Gathers of Arcadia. Great grandparents John Masline of North Canton. Blankenship announces Patricia Leigh born August 16 at 515 Williams. She weighs pounds and ounces. Grandparents Herbert L. Hanson and Neal Blankenship of Baytown. Great grandmothers Lela Slovacek of Baytown and Ora Merchant of Houston. The baby has a brother named Marty.
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Kilgore
Hardee C. Kilgore
Hemlock
Kevin Lambeth
Gulf Coast Hospital
Hardee C. Kilgore Jr
New Orleans
Donald D. Gathers
Arcadia
Calif
John Masline
North Canton
Ohio
Explaining Art Makes It No Less Interesting To Viewer
Betty Canary recalls a school fair showcase where a painted junked car raised funds, with 25 cents for a sledgehammer swing. She notes a trend of destructive art from the 1960s, cites critics’ views, and contrasts Warhol’s soup can with consumer art, while riffing on friends’ reactions and artifacts in homes.
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Betty Canary
Andy Warhol
A&p
Bride-Elect Honored With Pink Theme Shower
Miss Mylene Keller bride elect of Dr. James Larry Bone was feted at a miscellany shower hosted by many local women. Pink and white flowers, silver service, and pink carnation corsages highlighted the decor. Seventy guests attended with out of town visitors from Stilwell Oklahoma and Newport Rhode Island. The couple’s Dallas wedding is set for Sunday.
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Mylene Keller
James Larry Bone
R. H. Preett
Pruett
Ben Ammons
A. Brewer
John Brian
Walter Bradbury
A. Erew
Roy Elms
Charles Gates
Inex McCarley
C. R. McNabb
Tt. W. Lyons
Donnie Herrington
Jay Goodman
J. D. Hudgins
Stilwell
Okla
Thomas Young
Newport
R.I
Dallas
Becky Denise Knight Celebrates Second Birthday
Becky Denise Knight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Knight, 2104 Bowie, is marked for a second birthday on Thursday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Knight of Conroe and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Needham of Porter. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Knight of Cleveland and Mrs. D. H. Needham of Porter.
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Becky Denise Knight
Robert D. Knight
Bowie
D. C. Knight
Conroe
H. G. Needham
Porter
J. T. Knight
Cleveland
D. H. Needham
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Morrison's Furniture Company
West Texas Avenue
Children's Sox
Baytonians
HemisFair Charles
Charles Porter
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Smartfire Shoes
Smartaire
Angel Pump
Moore
Texas
HAM Amburgers
Burger Chef's New
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