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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1962
Page
8
Final plans announce the marriage of Miss Patsy Fairchilds and Floyd Hechler on a Saturday at East Side Baptist Church at p.m. The Rev. Robert Richardson will officiate. Nuptial music will be by Bonnie Willford of Houston.
Denture care ad notes paste for comfort, followed by a wedding party listing with Miss Lanora Zakary as maid of honor, Miss Virginia Maxey bridesmaid, Libby Beavers flower girl, Gregor L. Grant best man, groomsmen Leo Hechler and Walter Dollar, usher Walter Weed, and house party hosts and rehearsal details for the couple's wedding at the church in Texas with local names from Sweeney, Austin, Fort Worth, and Houston.
Mrs Mabel Parker retired from teaching and was honored by Gamma Nu Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma in the Community House. A tribute was read, gifts presented, and officers installed led by Mrs Jack Hartt with W D Hinson first vice president. Delegates for the Austin convention and a $200 scholarship were discussed.
Women's Missionary League of Redeemer Lutheran Church announces a rummage sale to be held April 27 and 28 at the old Wilkenfeld building. Mrs. O A Dube chairs the event while Rev Glen Kollmeyer presented the program topic. A slate of new officers was announced by Mrs S Steirer. Guest at the meeting was Mrs S U Mueller.
Kag hakata Camp Fire Girls staged a ceremonial session with Elizabeth Weixel Nancy King Sally Scott and Pam Gentry earning ranks. Jean Askey Nancy King and Lee Entler joined the fire lighting. Kathy Kirkland Pam Gentry and Sally Scott led the extinguishing ceremony. Mrs. George Cummings was guest of honor. A campout is planned for April 27 28 at Camp Letitia near Conroe to practice camping skills.
Fairy Nell Brassart of 721 Cedar Bayou Road headlines the comedy The Gazebo at Corpus Christi Little Theater. A Robert E. Lee and Baylor alumna, she studied drama and worked in summer stock, while fiancé Arnie Ronald of Fort Worth, TCU and Baylor Law graduate, Sigma Chi, plays a supporting role.
Easter chicks dressed as place cards adorned the Canasta Club refreshment table while members of Amitie Canasta Club met with Mrs Caldwell. A basket centerpiece of eggs rabbits and chicken motifs graced the dining table. Pie Easter eggs pretzels and coffee were served. Mrs Bloodgood will host at 6 30 p m on April 24.
Graduation events honor REL seniors Ginger Partin Sue Conway Sue Martin Sue Dinwiddie and Missi Heffelfinger with breakfasts dinners teas and informal gatherings at homes including 719 N First and the Tower restaurant. Hosts co hostesses and guests reflect a community ready to celebrate upcoming REL graduations.
Diantha Davis and Gail Sheffield, seniors at Robert E. Lee High School, were honored at separate tea gatherings at the Davis home and the W. H. Reber Jr. residence. Guests wore gold and white attire. centerpieces featured graduation caps and diplomas.
The Rev. Robert Welsh, minister of Houston's Westbury Christian Church, will speak at First Christian Church at 7:30 am Tuesday on "the Mission of the Church Is to Teach." Welsh trained in Indianapolis and leads the Gulf Coast Christian Church Social Action Committee. Charles Forque will be song leader.
Mrs G C Adams will represent this area at the 12th annual Texas Association for Retarded Children convention in El Paso on April. A former Baytown teacher and private music teacher, she is a graduate of Illinois University and serves as secretary of her church board and past matron of Goose Creek Eastern Star. Program topics include state services for the mentally retarded and financing state programs. Notable panelists include Dr William P Harder of the Southern Regional Education Board and officials such as Gov Price Daniel and J W Edgar along with other state health and welfare leaders.
The Womens Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars plans a social at the home of Mrs. Ed Heisel 3510 Briarwood Pasadena on April 24 announced during a VFW Hall installation of officers. Past district presidents Mrs. Moravits and Mrs. Higgins headed the event with Danny Brant Band providing music. Numerous officers and chairs were installed and listed by name with roles and duties for the year.
Heirport Ms Mr. and Mrs Clyde W Sims of Mont Belvieu announce the birth of a son Clyde Michael in Gulf Coast Hospital weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Mrs A E Me Cawley of Mort Belvieu and Mr and Mrs Ernest Sims of Bay Stown. Great grandparents include Mrs Daisy Williams of Cove Emmett Williamson of Lovelady and Arthur Sims of Trasitr.
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