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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1961
Page
4
West Berlin enjoys a festive Christmas scene with hundreds of trees lit along the western barrier. East Berlin shows few trees in contrast, with three sparse firs and Red guards throwing bricks at times. West German shoppers stay busy despite the wall.
Mrs Walter Parker showcases a Christmas table tree centerpiece, a miniature nativity scene atop a styrofoam cone trunk and layered cloth and net, decorated with magnolia leaves, gold balls, bells, roses, and artificial flowers. The design uses a three dimensional trunk, candleholders, and a surrounding garland to evoke a festive atmosphere.
Dianna and Kathy Keating were early workers as Boy Scouts from troop 173 helped pack and distribute bags. Gifts and money donations exceeded the quota, with leftovers saved for next year. Local clubs and volunteers from Charity Bowl Bayshore Rod Reel and Gun Club Pioneer Club supported the effort, bringing a hopeful Christmas to needy Baytown children.
A child writes Santa with a wish list including an Al baton a transistor radio a deluxe dream kitchen Barbie clothes a deluxe dollie bounce bassinet and a chrome and copper 13 piece kitchen utensil set plus milk and cookies. The note is signed Annelle Trigg.
Funeral services will be held at 10.1 am Tuesday in Earthman Chapel for Dr John Oliver Holbrook 74 retired dentist who lived at 220 Maryland He died Friday at his home He is survived by his widow Elwin Lee Holbrook Burial will be in Rest Hover Cemetery in Houston under Earthman's direction Will officiate Rev Basil Jones of St Mark's Methodist Church
Washington AP reports registration for farmers to participate in the 1962 feed grain program runs February 5 through March 31. Eligible growers must retire at least 20 percent of their grain and sorghum crops and may receive price supports. A spring registration for corn and barley is during the same period to curb feed grain surpluses costing the government.
Ernest H. Polgin of Hackberry La told police at 5 20 a m Saturday that someone entered his room at the Commercial Hotel Defoe and North Main and took 200 dollars from his billfold
Funeral services for Willie B. Crowder fifty of 1013 Daniel will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Rose Baptist Church. A Baytown resident for 20 years he was a janitor at First National Bank and died Thursday. Survivors include his widow Essie Mae Crowder and numerous relatives. The Rev E H Demonique will officiate. Burial will be at Eagle Lake under Johnson Funeral Home direction.
Army SGT First Class Charles R. Chatoney son of Mr and Mrs Fritz Chatoney of Channelview was reassigned to the 562nd Artillery Nike-Hercules missile unit in Stonewall La The Mississippi River falls 1475 feet from its source to the Gulf of Mexico
Outside medical men insurance firms advocate periodic physicals to extend life and health. They cite data on longevity when health information is kept up to date. A top medical authority warns neglect as the greatest enemy to health, urging timely precautions.
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