The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 272, Ed. 1 Tuesday, July 5, 1966 Page: 5 of 22
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shape quickly-and efficiently.
The Wilkie’s have lived in
Eleetriadryers, Wilkie's
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li. dryers,
Wilkie’s“^was" Tim- -jottrtedlBaytniwn Sta?fjjj41j
across the street, from the post
office on Market Street, In 1947 |<sf
the store moved to Market and
Minnesota and in 1951 relocated
at Texas and Jones.
The present location was Open-
ed in 1965, and offer? .a well-
lighted, tastefully decorated in-
terior with an acoustical celling,
terrazzo floors and a rear wall
at weflwood paneling.
The business area is enclosed
by counters covered with white
Textblite topping. -77 7
General
also off
Hamiltbt
In operation for over 21 years
Wilkie’s GE Appliance Center
has 'become one-of-Baytown!*,
eldest and most reliable firtns.
■ Located at 1010 Decker Drive,
Wilkie’s is owned and operated,
ty L. A. Wilkie. '4,
The Wilkie’s GE Appliance
Center Offers a complete line of
General'Electric and Sunbeam
appliances, pips a variety of
Corning Ware selections ‘ to fit
your everyday household or out?
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Such large appliances as freez-
ers, ranges, refrigerators, ster-
eos, TV sets, dishwashers, dry-
ers, washing machine's arid dis-
posal units are available at Wil- - Mr. and- Mrs. Wilkie own and
kie’s : at the lowest possible operate the 'store With the aid
prices. of an experienced staff of five:'
Smaller appliances such as In the service department, the
waffle ioms, toasters, electric manager is Les Duncfin, and
skillets, mixers, blenders, hair Duncan has the experience and
dryers, irons, vacuum cleaners, technical knojy - how to service
radios, can openers, and electric any type of household appliance,
blankets are. also In’ stock "at if any of your appltafltes are
in need of repair, just take it
Besides the wide seleetion-of by Wilkie’s and let Duncan and
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Wilkie was the first president
the Baytown Kiwanis, Club,
arid^js still. an activ> meinber.
He also is a Shriner and a mem-
ber of Goose Crefk Masonic
Bridge No, 1192, AF&AM.
The. Wilkies are members’ of
the Baytown Chamber of Com-
merce; Goose Creek Country
Clpb and T rl n i t y Episcopal
Church, and. live at 2302 FISHda
For any type of GE, Sunbeam,
qr Hamilton appliances,.or Cdrn-»
tag Ware heeds, just drop by
Wilkie’s. The staff there is al-
ways ready to give you top
values for your money.
If it’s service for your appli-
ances that your looking for, let
Les Duncan arid his assistants
at Wilkie’s repair it for yog.
That address again is 1010
Becker Drive, and the number
to call for Wilkie's sales and
service Is 582-8447.
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MRS. CURA GREER enjoys the besuthtal
cut (Ians In her antique, shop on Highway
146. She hat one of the largest antique busl-
is ready to serve
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quality merchandise.
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Jor Interest at 8heley’s is the Homo Clinic,
with points, furniture finishings and decorat-
ing devices on display.
"LIBRARY OF COLORS” is just one of the
many displays at Sheley Lumber Co. Cheek-
ing over the color library are Clarence Gates,
owner Jim Sheley, and Mrs. Nell Poe. Of ma-
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in modern playrooms or as toy
boxes for children.
Tucked among the large
pieces of furniture are interest-
ing chairs, picture frames, re-
placement chimneys, marble
topped tables and china in
many hugs and patterns. r
Her eoUectfon Includes cami-
val glass which has taken on
new popularity and the standard
satin glass in several colors.
In a back nan then is an
imported French lavatory of
marble and cast Iron, complete
With marble shelf.
Mrs. Greer will visit New Eng-
land during the next month or
two to consult with her. ‘/pick-
ers’’ (people who scout the New
England estates for unusual an-
tiques) and buy more stock for
her business.
While she is away Mrs. Omar
Dyer and Mrs. Gordon Dickens
will be happy to assist custom-
ers.
Every item is well marked
and Mrs. Greer win use the lay-
a-way plan for her customer!.
many New England states'and
Includes everything from organs
to complete dining room sets to
twisted cane chairs. Many fine
old upholstered pieces are ready
for recovering. ; 1 -
Once yearly Mrs. Greer, who
has been irf the antique business
in Baytown for some 35 years,
travels' through the East or) buy-
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"You never know when or
where you might find a real
treasure,” she said.
One of her treasures is an old
family photograph album with
ornately cut windows for the
faded photographs. The binding
is of tortoise shell, pal
pretty design. C
Greer's also has a lalge col-
lection of antique sliver, china
dolls and doll accessories and
objects of art.
A fascinating antique, recently
incorporated into modern day
Mving ia an old steamer trunk.
Mrs. Greer keeps some of these
on hand far “antiquing" and use
Greer’s Antique Shop on High-
way 146 is the place to begin
your antique hunting^ You’ll
probably discover just what you
have longed for tucked away in
« corner, hanging from a ceiling,
under a beautifully carved oak
pedestal table or sitting in a
china cabinet.
■Greer's Antique Shop is the
place ter begin your antique
hunting because her stock is
constantly changing.
The really outstanding collec-
tion at Greer’s includes china
<ajpinets and tables filled with
sriut erystal .in every imaginable
size and shape.
From; large vegetable bowls,
to punch bowls to compotes or
cream and sugar seta, beautiful
patterns, hand - crafted many
years ago will be found.
There are matching sets of
bowls or dessert plates, or In-
dividual pieces to be used as
relish dishes, ash trays, butter
dishes or some other need.,
Greer’s furniture is collected
from all over the East and
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Gates has been conducting
home clinics for the past five
years in Texas and throughout
benefit of home owners and rent-
ers who are interested • in see-
ing the latest home beautifica-
tion products and the technl-| the
ques of these products’ applica-
tion. ' ,
-The featured subjects of the
home clinics WiiL Include finish-
ing and refinishing furniture, an-
tiqueing, decco - podge, marbel-
izing, gold ieafing, cedar lining,
paneling acoustical ceilings and
painting. All-this plus a variety
of other interesting and helpful
subjects. .
Clarence Gates, a representa-
tive of Deyol Paints, will start
the series of lessons____________...
Sheley Lumber.CO, owned and
operated by J. R, Sheley at 2209
Market, is offering a unique and
useful service to home owners.
For the next several nionths
starling July 14, a complete
clinic in home beautification will
be conducted on the second and
fourth Thursdays of e a ch
month. * .
There will be no charge for
these classes as they have been
arranged with Devol Paints,
compliments of Sheleyr'Lumber
. Co.
The classes will begin on die
/ designated Thursdays at 7:30
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He is one of the most informa-
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field presenting an outstanding
series of programs; according
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These classes will start July
14 but will have to be limited.
Present plans call for 35 to 40
members per class.
Anyone Interested in attending
this series of home beauty lec-
tures is asked to’ call Sheley
Lumber Co., 8^-1745, for reser-
vations. ;. . ' ..........._________________
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Center at MM Decker Drive, displays part
of a lino of.Ganerai Electric televiskm sets
he stocks. Wilkie’s has been serving Me
Baytown area 21 years. The firm specialises
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Over 1.700 owners in tlui Baytown area are. to-
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Vouawagen is the one and only true Economy
Glidden Interior-Exterior
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• CUSTOM BED SPREADS
Any Fokrie ... Ckoko ♦♦
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FOR DOOR, DESK,
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ON TROPHIES TO
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PHONE 583-1745
2209 MARKET
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THE FABRIC SHOP
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PHONE 583-2463
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antiques
1816 Hwy. I« 682-8626
BAYTOWN
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SPECIAL LOW
PRICES ON ALL
NEW CARS IN
STOCK
Rug-Carpet
★ Cleaning*
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TRI-CITY
EXTERMINATING CO.
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Highway 146 N. Baytpwn
Phone 383-2831
818 W. Main U Porte
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HUMPHREY AIRPORT
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CLEAR EYE GLASSES
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Albers Optical
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Baytown, Texai
Wm. L Albert Optician
266 W. Defee
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5*2-9028
118 E Main
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Travel Agent Since 1721.
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DISHWASHERS *99
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Burlington Socks
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oldest tax-
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For Paving Quality
Lot us make your
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Jewelry
• STREETS
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Complete Travel
★ Hair Styling
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All kind* of office maohineo
BAYTOWN
TYPEWRITER iXCH.
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Repack front wheal bearing*.
3j) Correct camber, caster, toe-in.
Ski Align front end. Add 82 for
torsion bars or air conditioning.
BAYTOWN
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Asphalt, Contractors
Office
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611 l/j N. Pruett Baytown
866 W. TEXAS AVE.
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COASTAL
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Don't Gamble With
Your Wardrobe!
HUDMAN'S
THE BAYTOWN
BUSINESS REVIEW
"WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL”
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SUPPLY
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CONTRACTOR
AUTO SERVICE
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AIR CONDITIONING SALES I SERVICE
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WHOLESALE-RETAIL
NATIONALLY
ADVERTISED
AUTOMOTIVE PARTSI
• Monroa Shock
• Delco-Remy Batteries
• Keystone Meg Wheels
• Stewert-Warner Gauges
• A,C Hlters
• Getes Belts and Hoses
• Timkem end Delco r
New Departure Bparings'
6418 Bayway Dr. Ph. 566-4611
Your Clothes Deserve
PROFESSIONAL
Laundering and Dry
Cleaning
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Service*
BUILDER OF BETTER !.
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• Auto Air Conditioners
• Automatic Transmissions
• All Makes Automobiles
and lr%dustri«l Vehicles.
A weekly feature la the Ray-
Down Sun telling the story of
area btMineues through pic-
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vertlsments. For Information
on how your firm may be
represented in this weekly
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582-8302
AIR COI
2166 N. Pruett rk. ISMNI
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Dress Shop)
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1266 W. Mein Ph. 8824481
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Hartman, Fred. The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 272, Ed. 1 Tuesday, July 5, 1966, newspaper, July 5, 1966; Baytown, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1144771/m1/5/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Sterling Municipal Library.