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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1951

Page

5

Home built 21-foot boat kits appeal to buyers

A showroom visit by businessmen reveals growing interest in 21 foot boat kits from Caris Craft. Stokes notes a kit costs about 1800 dollars, with labor saving roughly another 1800 by building it oneself. He says two people could complete the boat in about two months using provided tools and just a paint brush later. The seller cites a strong boat market due to government lakes and wartime nostalgia, and expects no major production cuts for pleasured boats despite material limits.

Ake Stokes Regeiner Stokes Beat Sunkesx

Temptation in a paramount bridge bid on shipship

A Central Press Feature recounts a Mediterranean shipboard bridge match at the Atlantic Championship. One player fell prey to emotion in a 3 No Trumps bid, attempting to reach a grand prize by risky play, while partner and opponents navigated bidding and defense amid delicate scoring on the deal.

Inde- Tri Mediterrane West South East North

Ro Gne Claims To Be Owner Of Famed Building

Salisbury NX reports a dispute over ownership of Salisbury Academy property. The century old structure, once housing a school, stands divided after the academy’s decline. Local groups and the grade school occupy parts of the building, while the Hez Grange controls the upper floors.

Ro Gne Salisbury, NX. H.E Salisbury Academy Daniel Webster Academy Hez Grange

Turkeys Grow Bigger In Turkey

An elderly agricultural expert from Turkey visiting Athens Alabama recalled the amusing question from an Arkansas woman asking if turkeys grow bigger in Turkey. He said turkeys are larger there than in the United States.

Turkey Athens Ala Ur— Numan United States Arkansas Unman

Not An Acre Of Texas For All Of Nebraska

Ned Lincoln reports a Texan challenged Nebraska’s claim to the nation’s longest longevity. Mrs. Milton Bell of Austin asked the state Health department about the remark and cited a department statement praising Nebraska’s fresh air and sunshine. She said she lived in Nebraska three years and would not trade it for Texas.

Lincoln Ned Nebraska Texas Milton Bell Austin State Health Department Cornhusker Store

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