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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1961

Page

5

Kitchen shower decor features pans and dolls for Jo Fuller

Miss Jo Fuller bride elect to Billy Hinkle was celebrated at a kitchen shower hosted by Miss Carla Poteet at Miss Judy Tate's home. Decor included cornstick pans and a black griddle with a miniature cookstove and a doll, red bottlebrush arrangement, and a photographed face. Twenty guests signed an apron registry. Jo received a corsage and a steam iron. Special guests were Mrs. L. J. Fuller and Mrs. J. H. Hinkle.

Jo Fuller Billy Hinkle Carla Poteet Judy Tate Rosewood Dall L. J. Fuller J. H. Hinkle

Surprise party entertains Jelene Campbell on 13th birthday

Jelene Campbell was surprised at a birthday party on Saturday at the home of Barbera Odom, 1702 Ivie Lee. Attendees included Pegey Kemp lay, Linda LaBove, Larry Troxell, Barry Donnelly, Jim Dunham, Carl Green, Jeannie Olophint, and others. Cake and drinks were served.

Jelene Campbell Barbera Odom T. F. Odom Ivie Lee E. F. Campbell Pegey Kemplay Linda Faye LaBove Larry Troxell Larry Petre Barry Donnelly Jimmy Dunham Carl Green Jeannie Olophint Richard Rhoden Evelyn Reagan Laurie

Mr. Anders and Fowler at Home After Thursday Wedding

Mr and Mrs John Gunter hosted the couple at 2002 Olive following their marriage day. The bride Margaret Glenn Gunter was honored with corsage details while both sets of parents attended. The ceremony at Main Church Chin a featured minister Balke and decorations of wedding bells.

John Peer D. Gunter Olive Fowler Margaret Glenn Gunter B. Fowler Shy Balke Chin Galveston Bill Marge Oil and Refining Co Fowler Bicycle

Wedding reception for Mr and Mrs J F Grays

A detailed church lawn reception followed a wedding at the Fimne The E J Grays. Family and out of town guests attended around 25 people. The decor featured pink and white flowers, a beige centerpiece, and an Easter bunny motif. Guests included Mr and Mrs Moody Barker and Miss Sue Jones among others.

E. J. Grays W. Jack Dorothy Krejer Bennie Alecia Adair Lee College Studon Stephens College Dents Park C. P. Garrett Houston Baytown S' Haney Moody ‘Barker Eddie Gray Sue Jones Martha Lilly

Womanly Car Shimmy At 30 Sparks Local Scene

Fragmented local items describe social visits and household happenings around Lebanon and nearby towns. Notes include a student guest from Samar Tech visiting the Bourges and mention of Aline Bourge in Baytown, plus visits to the Herring family and McAlister relatives, with table decor details from a baby shower hosted by the Lawhons.

Fazi Salem Lebanon Samar Tech Lawrence Bourges W. Gulf Aline Bourge Mary Hardin-Baylor Baytown Aline Baptist Ridgecrest N.C

Local Residents in New Mexico Revival and Visits

The Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Jordan travel to Albuquerque to lead a revival at Fruit Avenue Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. M. Lannon and children Gary and Kenny vacation in New Mexico from their 1514 Hawthorne home. Ken Jacobs of Austin visited Reagan Sirmons and family in Dallas and Naz area. Kay Fenelon, daughter of Thad Fenelon, studied at Texas Tech with classmates in Dallas. About 30 Robert E. Lee seniors attended a holiday barbecue at Mary Jane Bull's 410 Laredo home to celebrate the holidays and graduation.

A. L. Jordan W. Murrill Alburquerque Fruit Avenue Baptist Church Jordan Memorial Baptist Church M. Lannon Gary and Kenny New Mexico Hawthorne Ken Jacobs Austin Reagan Sirmons Reagan Sirmons SR W. Naz Texas University Kay Fenelon Thadp Fenelon Gresham Texas Tech Shirley Gilbert Susan Maxim Dallas Kay Robert E. Lee High School MARY JANE /BULL Laredo Mary Jane J. F. Hickerson Cabanis Gay Nick Jackson B. E. Jackson Conroe Wooster Baptist Church Miss Hickerson Robert, E. Lea High School Sam Houston State Teachers College New Canay Jackson SHSTC

Tion zon pattern appeal from Marian Martin

Baytown Sun advertises Marian Martin sewing patterns for spring summer 1964 with sizes half sizes 12 to 18, fabric yardage, and mailing details. Readers are urged to send fifty cents and print name address zone size and style number to Pattern Dept New York.

Marian Martin Baytown Sun Patter Dept West 13Th St New York N.Y Cotor

Miss Virginia Lucas Feted At Bridal Events In Houston

Miss Virginia Lucas was honored at two bridal events this weekend. A luncheon Friday in the Old Colony Room at Sakowitz in Houston featured hostesses Mrs. L. F. Grafius and daughter Judy of Bellaire. Guests included Barbara Upchurch Martha Lee Barbara King Betty Frode Barbara Polk and Mrs. R. N. Lucas among others, with white lilies and stock decor. A Saturday shower at the home of Mrs. R. H. Ussery showcased Easter lilies, pink embroidered linens, silver epergne, and a parasol note honoring the engaged couple Jerry and Virginia. Hostesses were Mrs. Ussery Mrs. Froehner Mrs. Fenton Mrs. Fenelon Mrs. Presnal Mrs. Armer Mrs. Powers and Mrs. Elis. House party included Martha Lee Mary Lee Noma Jean McGregor Bobbye Wallace and Lou Robinson. Betty Frochner presided at the guestbook.

Old Colony Room Sakowitz Houston L. F. Grafius Judy Bellaire Barbara Upchurch Martha Lee Barbara King Betty Frode Barbara Polk R. N. Lucas D. W. Lucas R. H. Ussery Southwood Bnd Jerry Virginia Ussery E. W. Froehner

Guadalupe Church Forms Men’s Choir in Baytown

A new men’s choir was organized at Guadalupe Catholic Church. The group recently hosted Houston Guadalupe Church members for an all day retreat and reception at Knights of Columbus Hall. Special guests included many Houston choir members and officers. Photographs were taken by Tony Nieves. The Houston men plan to return to Baytown on April 9.

Guadalupe Catholic Church Houston Knights of Columbus Hall Jesusita Becerra Fernando Garrido Tony Magdaleno Luciano Salazar Joe Flores Pete Flores Vincent Becerra Amiren Flores Javier Moreno Robert Bartezo Robert Velasco Martin Aguilar Victor Hernandez Naty Gonzales Torenzo Torres Jose Sanchez Baytown Tony Nieves Emma Rincon

The Sun Promotes Birthday Picture Policy

The Sun outlines rules for birthday pictures with black and white photos accepted for children up to six years old. No charge for printing, but publication on the exact birth date isn’t guaranteed. Return of pictures is not guaranteed, though often returned. readers may contact The Bun’s women’s department with questions.

the Sun Posible Women's Department of the Bun

Stolen Car Returned To Used Car Dealer

In Atlanta, a white car stolen 11 months earlier was returned by the thief to the used car lot in excellent condition, with good tires and a full tank. Police were called after the caller identified the vehicle on the lot, leading to an investigation by detective J. W. Smith.

Atlanta Larry Yates Yates J. W. Smith i

Prize Milk Cows Now Contented Again

Lebanon Indiana report says Ray Bottema’s prize milker Pontiac, a 15 year old Holstein, had begun to lose weight from bad teeth. A set of stainless steel dentures restored her health and happiness, returning her to productive milking.

Lebanon Ind Ray Bottema Pontiac

Pilot Describes Ride In Rocket Ship Flight Record

Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. AP reports X15 pilot de Walker rode higher than a man before, reaching 165000 feet with a new engine. He felt weightless for two minutes and described near space vistas despite cloud cover. The flight lasted 10 minutes with 2570 mph top speed and 79 seconds of fuel burn.

Baja California Mexico Walker

What Where And When Tuesday Morrell Park Garden Club Events

Tuesday events list at Morrell Park Garden Club and various groups. Activities at Community House and Memorial Baptist Church include meetings with Mr. and Mrs. H L Murphy 812 Park. Epsiion Sigma Alpha at 1 30 p m. Rebekahs 7 30 p m. AAUW officers election 7 20 p m. City Council PTA 9 30 a m. Gardeners Horticulture Club 8 90 a m. Baytown Duplicate Bridge Gab 2 3 am. Eunice Parker Circle host 10 a m Wednesday.

Morrell Park AAUW City Council Pta Gardeners Horticulture Club J.T. Traylor Milner Baytown Freeman Pruett W. Sterling Eunice Parker Memorial Baptist Church

REL Senior Is Feted At Grad Parties

REL senior is feted at graduation events with local notes and school traditions. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text but indicate year end celebrations and acknowledgments within the REL community.

REL

Mrs Holcomb Hosts Scouts Slumber Party

Mrs Holcomb hosts a Girl Scouts slumber party at home with Troop members enjoying games and songs. The event includes planned activities such as a cookout breakfast at the fire station and a coordinated program led by leaders, with social and community group involvement.

Girl Scouts Es. Holcomb Jr Cedar Tates Miley Matthews

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nolan Hollis Latimer Ruby Small Mr. Anders. Fowler Whel She JS & Stuvens Sheard Hufford Hufford Robert Perry Felton B. O. Herring Jack Herring Howard Payne College Brownwood Browning Baylor University Paul Penny Herring Jack Herrings Vernon McAlIster Mike Hobbs N.M McAlIster F. L. McAlister Vernon McAlisters H. H. Woodell Travis Shirley W. E. Lawhon Carr E. Alford James Denton David Fort Hood J T. Lawhon Deborah College Station J. T. Lawdons A. P. Shaddix Clayton Miss Krejci Miss Adair Mary Colleen Hannan Channelview DR. C. D. Martin Cedar Bayou MacShere White Mr Wooddell Telenion Mest Virginia Lucas Guadalupe Church Seth Massey Mire J. W. Massey Pamela Terminix Home Lumber CO Texcae Mrs. Pruett Knox Ethel Morris Dealer Amelia Chevri eLy. Leet Desler’s Chevrolet Buck Turner
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