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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1951
Page
8
A jumble of holiday gift suggestions and local shop names outlines various presents such as potted plants flowers clocks and dressers. It mentions Channelview references in a fragmented ad-like style with prices and product notes.
An odd mixed ad listing toys and gear from Irene's and other Baytown shops includes a bedside radio $17.95, football equipment with shoulder pads and helmet, Lionel Trains $17.73, a 3 piece pen and pencil set, sidewalck scooter $3.50, drum sets, wood bending sets and woodpecking sets with prices. The text references multiple stores such as Irene's, Baytown Hardware, Scarborough's and The Big Dreg.
Fragmented ad text shows stores offering enamel sets dress goods and kids toys. Mentions Gray's Bo Peep shop Book Stall View Masters and pet supplies along with Christmas gifts and Betd Bied Haven contact. Several misspellings and partial product names but indicates varied merchandise and local shops.
Baytown area ad lists Christmas decorations including floral wreaths mantles and centerpieces from Fortney Florist and others. It also promotes heating and flooring items such as Temico wall heaters space heaters and floor coverings with easy terms and local showings.
A scanned ad lists satin robes, blankets, corded belts, perfume vials, candlesticks, dish sets, enamel roasters, fur garments, and sweaters with varied prices. Stores include Beall Bros, Scarboroughs, Paine's, Maltic's Pawn Shop, and W. Mo. House Jewelry. The fragment hints at seasonal sales and miscellaneous household items.
In Murray Utah the Cleo D Wright home plans a holiday scene with 32 stockings on the fireplace mantle. The family expects 35 children plus spouses, 10 grandchildren, and the Wrights themselves to gather for Christmas.
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