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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1960
Page
5
The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reports Texas bank debits across 20 cities fell 7 percent from June marking the year’s lowest business activity. The seasonally adjusted index notes weather or summer patterns do not fully explain the drop while national debits fell 5 percent from July last year.
Miss Betty Butcher of Baytown and Aubrey Cove Sandefer of Houston were married Friday in a Spring Branch Community Church ceremony conducted by Rev. David Wood. The couple are the children of Mr and Mrs George W Butcher and Mr and Mrs W C Sandefer.
The article explains egg buying by weight per dozen, urging buyers to favor large eggs when price gaps are small and to calculate cost per ounce. It also offers cheese and produce tips, noting aging affects cheddar price and recommending locally grown greens and seasonal fruits. It then shifts to a detailed description of a wedding, including bride’s gown, attendants, and reception details.
Mr and Mrs Mike Burch visit New Orleans Louisiana after a wedding trip. The bride is a graduate of Robert E Lee High School and Lee College. The event features family members and local connections in a brief society note.
The article reports on Chinese Communist education targeting children from birth to indoctrinate them with socialist ideals and anti US views, including a push to love the Communist party and hate the United States, with millions in nurseries and kindergartens under the program. It notes expert criticism of this system and mentions belief among some officials that U.S. and Allied actions shaped Manchuria and Korea outcomes. It also includes a Louisiana Baytown wedding notice unrelated to the main topic.
Bowie' Parent-Teacher Association plans a carnival in October with Oct. 1 tentative date. The first meeting is Sept. 20, a get acquainted night for teachers and parents, as outlined at a recent session led by president Mrs. J. W. Fowler.
A dated culinary note describes mash hard quaked legs seasoned with salt and pepper and a touch of mayonnaise spread on buttered toast squares, topped with anchovies or stuffed olives. Butter may substitute mayo. Also warns popovers may become limp if not baked long enough.
Alyne Ferguson was elected president of the Baytown Grandmothers Club at the monthly meeting in Optimist Building. She will assume duties of the outgoing president G R Bloodgood. New officers include Nadine Dunaway as vice president Muriel Green secretary and W L Enoch treasurer. A special memorial service was led by Bloodgood with Emma Carpenter Lemma Langbotham Louise Christ and Daphna Towler participating. Mabie Mainer received honorary life membership and was presented a corsage by Ferguson. A national president’s letter was read by Bloodgood. Reports from nominating committee and Alma Roberts Dora Free and L Knowles were given. Birthday attendees included Mr Coward B J Tapp and Longbotham. Coffee and cookies were served. Tamaway Coward and Haines arranged refreshments.
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