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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1959
Page
5
An ad-like notice promotes FASTEETH powder to secure dentures with a pleasant taste free of gummy residue. It claims the alkaline formula adds comfort and steadiness when eating or talking, available at drug counters.
The Texas Methodist Stewardship Movement plans a state wide program for 1960 61 with a September to Thanksgiving emphasis. The inter conference committee recommends all churches conduct an every member canvass and adopt a common stewardship theme. It includes sermons training sessions reading programs and church school materials focusing on time ability volunteer service and possessions with the tithe urged as the primary giving method. A film filmstrip and slides will aid promotion produced by First Methodist Dallas radio and television committee.
The 1939 Study Club met at 15 High Street with hostess Mrs Yvonne Jones. Changes were made to the By-Laws and the club voted to present a $5 gift to the Public Library planning committee. Mrs Z W Bland led an Arts and Crafts program detailing Christmas decorations and demonstrations. Fifteen members and five guests attended including Mrs Adolph Michalsky and Mrs Sophia Stevner.
A nostalgic ad touts a portable KitchenAid dishwasher as a hassle free gift for mom by saving dishwashing time. It highlights Hobart power wash and double rinse actions, hot air drying, porcelain finish, and capacity for large pots, pans, and 12 inch dinner plates, emphasizing movability for rental homes.
A Woman's Club hears on traffic safety and a reader letter argues about first dates and kissing. Teens share blunt views on dating, getting rid of old fashioned ideas, and keeping conversations lively.
A Baytown Sun feature blends Dear Helen advice with readers' woes about friend drift, family changes, and a despondent note urging consultation with a physician. It includes a traffic safety talk by Miss Niell, shift to community support stories, and a two-part letter from readers about neighbor apathy and personal hardship.
Baytown United Church Women set January 8 for installation of new officers led by Mrs. Dick Cansler as president and Mrs. Schulze as vice president, with details on officers, roles, and programs from the Baytown UCW executive board meeting at First Christian Church including mentions of social hour and upcoming Parent Teacher Association and Child Care Center activities.
Optimists at the Junior Optimist Club house held a Christmas party with members bringing gifts for two needy families and the Goodfellows. Hosted by Mrs. Paul Anderson and others, the dinner featured turkey and ham. Members voted in the season to send 25 dollars to the Opportunity School. Households nationwide spend six billion six hundred million dollars on home repairs and improvements.
Africa’s Lake Victoria level has risen by about three feet after the completion of a new power and irrigation dam. Authorities say the structure, designed to boost hydro power and agricultural output, alters water management in the region.
An advertisement promotes Blue Lustre Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner as a simple way to keep carpets looking new without full cleaning. It claims spots and traffic paths refreshed with Blue Lustre leave nap open and fluffy, extending carpet life.
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