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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1959
Page
1
A Baytown photo captures Laura Kay Clinton, three, peering into a store window as festive lights glow. Her mother, Mrs. Clinton, makes a quick shopping trip nearby, highlighting a candid holiday moment in a local scene.
SUN Spots reports Cedar Bayou Junior High advances to the Baytown Junior High Invitational final by edging Baytown Junior High 40 39 in the semifinals at Robert E Lee Gym. Bayou faces the Clear Creek North Shore winner at 8 pm for the title while Baytown Junior meets for third at 1 pm. City audit to Mayor Pruett. Girl Scout meeting at Community House with Ms. Knox Beavers reporting on San Jacinto Council event.
A jumble of short notices and reminiscences shows Mrs Adolpit Hruby, Don Melcod, and Jane Mitch amid school and community scenes. Teachers, students, and local residents reference education, sales, and local events while names like Leon Paine Harry and Roy Adams appear with everyday concerns.
Indian Prime Minister Nehru hailed President Eisenhower's goodwill tour as a pilgrimage of peace with world impact. He spoke at a news conference in Delhi during coverage of the President's stay, saying the visit carries significance for Asia and India and emphasizes peace cooperation and freedom. NSLocalized wire services reported congratulations to India for President's visit communications setup.
Be at the Baytown Community House at 7 p.m. Saturday for the Pioneer Club annual Christmas party. Proceeds aid the 1959 Goodfellows to buy toys candy and fruit for Baytown children at Christmas. In past years the club raised over 180 dollars. this year the goal is 200 dollars.
Citizens National Bank outlines a major expansion project the largest since 1955, adding a basement office complex, four drive in windows, and extensive remodeling at property on West Texas and West Pearce. Bids open January 7 with final decision soon after, led by President Hugh Echols Jr. The plan aims to boost banking facilities and revitalize downtown Bay Town. cost not yet estimated due to project complexity.
The Associated Press reports a cold front returning sub freezing levels to the Panhandle and plains country. Temperatures ranged from the 60s at Dalhart to the 40s near Wink and Childress as a cool front cleared Gulf Coast clouds and ended rainfall late Friday night.
Robert E. Lee High School's recently completed auditorium received national recognition from a group of architects school administrators and business managers. A model will be displayed at the 1960 national convention in Arline City New Jersey featuring its architectural structural and acoustical features. The 2014 seat theater features aluminum wall panels span ish stucco acoustical design sound system organ two channel stereo and a versatile stage with cyclorama.
Reports say a liberation army of Paraguayan exiles invaded Paraguay from Argentina and Brazil border points. Juan Jose Rotella and Mario Sieche led the force. Stroessner’s government mobilized, martial law-like measures continued, while conflicting reports said disturbances spread to Asuncion Villarica and Concepcion.
Senate subcommittee chair Kefauver said drug price investigations show a need for federal legislation. Upjohn Co president E G Upjohn testified on cortisone derivatives used for arthritis as hearings continue. Other firms Schering Corp and Merck & Co. were heard earlier. A plan for future hearings on antibiotics is possible. Brickman urged treating prescription drugs as a public utility with regulated profits and advertising expenses. He claimed the public is overcharged by about 750 million dollars annually.
D A Kippele is athletic chairman WL Willer finances chairman C D Walker membership chairman Cine cence Timmons activities chairman Dr Kilough constitution and by laws chairman Milton Down Boswich Cub Scouts fastown Phntos named as officers in the roster
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