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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1961
Page
5
A Long Beach man fired for being overweight seeks unemployment benefits. The 276 pound metal fabricator refused a 32 pound leave to meet health concerns, and his former employers argue benefits should be denied. The case goes to an appeals board referee. Names of employee and employer were withheld.
Bridal events unfold for Miss Ann Kelly and groom elect Mrs. John C. Echols in Goose Creek area gatherings. Hosts include Mrs. Marie Harper and others. out of town guests listed from Fort Worth to Houston. A bridesmaid luncheon at Goose Creek Country Club features a guest list led by Mrs. R. Foy Phillips and Miss Kay Kelly.
Cub Scout Pack 255 will hold a Blue and Gold Banquet at Grace Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The event features a chicken dinner, den table duties, centerpieces and place cards, with past cub scout masters invited. Rev. Chester Steele to give invocation and Order of the Arrows providing entertainment.
Houston Rep Henry Grover criticizes Rep Bob Eckhardts proposed disaster prevention plan. He says the county fire marshal and a 30 member prevention planning board would be a bureaucratic harassment, serving political connections rather than effective safety measures. The piece references Houston Heart Association guidance on high blood pressure and a contact number for information.
Mel Blanc, famed voice of Bugs Bunny, remained in critical condition after a car collision. He was reportedly not fully conscious but had a steady heartbeat and breathing. UCLA Medical Center officials said his condition showed no immediate improvement.
Baytown Duplicate Bridge Club at the Community House named Mrs. J. C. Alspaugh and Mrs. Hugh Stewart as winners with O. H. Dawson directing. Second place went to LaDon Williams and Tommy Heintschel, with Dy and Mrs. H. I. Davis third. Next game scheduled for Feb. 1 at 9:30 a.m. Pasadena Duplicate Bridge Club met at 516 Shaver, with Mrs. Ray Witten and Glen Liehdlenwater winning. tied for second and third were Mrs. H. A. Baggent with Rupert Thorp and Gregor Riesser with Larry Laird.
Mr and Mrs Joe E Gold announce the birth of a daughter, Theresa Lynn, born January 2 in Gulf Coast Hospital. The baby weighed 5 pounds 14 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joe E Gold of Columbus Texas and Mrs Rose Heiman and the late Grover Heiman of Baytown. Well beaten egg white is used for clarifying sugar syrup.
Hollywood AP reports Red Skelton recuperating at home after surgery for a diaphragmatic hernia. Marcel Marceau visited Skelton at his Bel Air home, and the two mugs and teased in a lighthearted meeting. CBS-TV said Skelton would substitute on Friday and return on later shows as he heals.
First signs of spring show in food markets with huge supplies of cabbage, carrots, celery, greens, tomatoes, and potatoes. Fruits include apples, avocados, bananas, Texas grapefruit, and oranges. Prices ease for avocados and peppers while cucumber and snap bean prices move on. Broilers and pork are plentiful. dry beans and peanuts remain high protein options. eel supplies rise with lower prices.
New York AP reports a lean TV schedule with premiere of Sing Along with Mitch on NBC tonight. Chet Huntley covers Cuban refugees on NBC News. CBS offers Twentieth Century on Ireland, Swingin at the Summit with Armstrong and more. June Allyson Civil War drama, Bobby Darin NBC special with Hope Summers, Jack Paar travel films, Belafonte on Perry Como, The Spy Next Door on Circle Theater, Danny Thomas and Marla Thomas in Zane Grey Theatre.
Louisville Kentucky AP reports four months of searching for Elbert G Sutcliffe ended when his name appeared on a list of prospective jurors. Police had sought Sutcliffe on two traffic charges but could not locate him until the jury docket revealed his whereabouts.
The Heston Heart Association reports support for the United Park Agency campaign, urging increased funding and community awareness of heart health initiatives.
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