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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1959
Page
5
The piece advises budget friendly glamour gifts for women at Christmas. It suggests costume jewelry, faux furs, purse size scents, silver tones, watches, and perfumery as affordable luxuries. It emphasizes choosing appealing items that flatter her wishes without costly splurges.
A reception for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Joe Edwin Vance was held Saturday night at the home of Mr and Mrs C J Smith 20 Edgewood Drive with about 100 guests in attendance. Mrs Smith and the Vances plus Mr and Mrs R H Ussery were in the receiving line. Mrs Vance formerly Miss Pat Uss ey. Hostesses included Mrs R D Roller Mrs H N Moseley Jr Mrs C J Ott Mrs J O Coburn Mrs L J Fuller Jr and Mrs W L Haynes. Pink and white colors featured in table decorations with pink cloth and sequined bells. A bouquet of white carnations with pink leaves and cherries centered the table.
An old promotional note touts Blue Lustre as a gentle yet regular cleaner that keeps new carpet looking fresh. It claims a half gallon cleans three 9x22 rugs and suggests application with a long-handle brush or shampoo applicator.
The Sam Houston Area Council of Boy Scouts distributes paper bags in Highlands for contributions of repairable clothing and footwear. The annual drive supports usable items repaired by handicapped workers earning wages. Scouts will collect Sunday and Houston trucks will transport bags to the Goodwill Industries building for sterilization and reuse.
Fashion advice for gifting women includes sweaters blouses and car coats noting softer yarns truer colors and varied styles from casual to dressy. Emphasizes sizes hues and designs with details like collars trims and patterns to ensure gifts fit and delight.
Easy to make fruity confections perfect for gifts. Contains candied orange and lemon peel, figs, walnuts, pineapple and dates mixed with syrup made from orange rind sugar and water. Cook to a 230 F thread, pour over fruit, press into a pan, chill until firm, cut into bars and wrap for gifting.
Parents should consider the care and cost of a pet before giving one at Christmas. Parakeets are popular, easy to care for, and talk, building affection. Tropical fish offer inexpensive options with a wide range in price. Check with parents first to ensure the gift is feasible and treasured.
A Baytown Sun advice column excerpt features letters seeking guidance on parenting marriage and social behavior. Readers discuss threats from mothers and teen kids and Helen Boftel provides cautious responses while a note adds a Texas fishing license rule for ages 17 to 65 with windling devices or out of county.
Nacional Financiera reports 1,900 new companies formed in Mexico this year with an initial authorized capital of 112,400,000 dollars. About 41 percent of the investments flowed into manufacturing enterprises.
Vickie Contreras, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Contreras, celebrates her birthday this Tuesday. Extends warm wishes from grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Contreras Sr. of Baytown and Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez of Angleton, with great grandparents listed in Angleton and Baytown.
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