Dyer-Bennett wedding unites in Baytown at St. Josephs
Mrs Dokores Mae Bennett becomes Mrs John Barry Dyer at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Baytown. Officiant Rev Charles Sullivan presided. Bride wore pale yellow crepe with ivory lace and pearl headpiece, carried white daisies. groom is son of Mr and Mrs H R Via. Reception at groom's parents home.
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Dokores Mae Bennett
John Barry Dyer
Frank M. Boundreaux
Clayton
H. R. Via
Glen Haven
Charles Sullivan
la Porte
Randy Farrar
Houston
Alma Elaine Boudreaux
Puke Jones
Clay C. Boudreaux
Richard Hutchins
Fof
Caroll Sarver
Marion Whalen
Mirs
Mike Burmside
Robert E. Lee High School
Sam Houston State College
University of Maryland
All-America selections highlight 1968 garden winners
Ten All-America selections for 1968 include eight new flowers with silver and bronze medals for Carefree Scarlet Deep Salmon Carefree Bright Pink and Wild Cherry zinnia First Lady Golden Jubilee marigolds and Golden Triumph celesta Blaze verbena and Spartan Valor hybrid cucumber. Seed availability nationwide ensures easy access through seed catalogs and garden centers.
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NEA
Tamale and Taco Night at Goose Creek Club
Goose Creek Country Club hosts a Mexican Fiesta next Saturday after a day of golf for members and prospects. Entertainment chair Mrs. H C Haase, with Herschel Nead and others, plans casual dress, a strolling mariachi trio, a Mexican buffet, cocktails from 7 p.m., and dancing after dinner. Reservations advised to ensure tamales.
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Goose Creek Country Club
H. C. Haase
Herschel Nead
R. Weatherne
Joe Huggins Jr
Garden Club Tea and Flower Show Highlights at St James House
The Garden Club at St James House hosted a combined tea and flower show per Yaupen Garden Club arrangements. Top entry was pink poppies by Birs. R. J. Turla, with yellow daisies by Mrs. M. D. Jones in second place and a tie for third between Mrs. S. H Warren with a table centerpiece and Mrs. W. R. Taylor for snowpalls and tulips. An embroidered cloth covered the serving table displaying a silver coffee service and fruit bowls. The centerpiece featured yellow jonquils and snapdragons in an antique silver compote. Chair Mrs. R. J. Kabella. guest hostesses Mrs. J. C. Besperka, Mrs. L. J. Kessler, and Mr. M. E. Durant.
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St. James House
Birs. R. J. Turla
Yaupen Garden Club
M. D. Jones
S. Hwarren
W. R. Taylor
R. J. Kabella
J. C. Besperka
L. J. Kessler
M .E. Durant
Polly's Pointers and DIY Household Tips
A column-style collection of household hints and reader notes. Practical fixes for zippers, fabric patches, curtain care, radio mesh cleaning, upcycling handbags, spice rack ideas, auto chrome cleaning, parchment lamp shade painting, and frugally crafted gifts for grandchildren.
Helpful Hints on Protecting Cookbooks During Food Prep
A vintage advice note suggests covering cookbooks with transparent wrap to shield pages from splatters while prepping meals. It frames the tip as a practical kitchen hack for readers seeking durable cookbooks and organized recipes during busy cooking sessions.
Winners Named At Baytown Youth Fair Girls Exhibits
Winners in multiple divisions of the Baytown Youth Fair were announced by the Baytown Home Economics Association. Ann Serous, Darlene Ann Smith, and Robin Dear led cookie division. Mary Beth Lloyd first in iced cake. Beth Ann Anderson and Mary Beth Wood top pound cakes. Verna Brown wins jelly and pickles with others scoring in canned fruit and relishes. Junior and senior dress and suit classes crown Kathy Hanson, Myra Brown, Nyeea Lamb, and Mary Walker among top finishers, with Diana Wirklemann and Jamie Barnes noted in sportswear and needlecraft. Judges included Mrs. E. C. May and several Baytown Home Economics Association members.
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Baytown
Baytown Home Economics Association
Ann Seroud
Darlene Ann Smith
Robin Dear
Patricia Cockrum
Mary Beth Lloyd
Dru Clark
Doniene Simmons
Myra Brown
Beth Ann Anderson
Mary Beth Wood
Kathy Hanson
Diane Choate
Verna Brown
Ann Stroud
Jamie Barnes
Dimmie Qualls
Betty Evans
Nyeea Lamb
Mary Walker
Diana Wirklemann
Bimmie Qualls
E. C. May
C. AL. Stevenson
L. J. Weiler
George Irving
H. Zimmerman
E. C. Chauflere
Plan A Sunday Brunch Buffet
Recipe narration for Raised Cornsticks with cornstick batter using cornmeal sugar salt butter warm water yeast eggs and flour. Instructions cover scalding milk mixing cornmeal and sugar cooling, dissolving yeast, combining ingredients, kneading dough, rising 45 minutes and baking at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Makes 21 cornsticks and notes they are cornmeal rich and not sweet.
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Cecily Brownstone
DAR Chapter Luncheon and Talk by Fred Bednarski
John Lewis chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a covered dish luncheon at 10 30 a m May 15 at 200 Southwood Circle the home of Mrs W H Bridges Mrs J M Benson will report on the DAR Continental Congress she attends in Washington DC Fred Bednarski Baytown businessman spoke at the group’s recent meeting recounting his Polish origin under Russian German and American rule his family endured a labor camp and relocation to Austin before immigrating to the United States He said opportunities for everyone are unlimited in the United States and the areniest of all countries in the world The regular business meeting followed the speech.
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John Lewis
Daughters of the American Revolution
W. H. Bridges
Southwood Circle
J. M. Benson
DAR Continental Congress
Washington, D.C
Fred Bednarski
Baytown
J. H. Anderson
Polland
Bednarski
U.S
Austin
Community and Club Event Schedule for Baytown Area
A condensed timetable lists Monday through Friday activities in Baytown and Goose Creek. Groups include Lum Roark chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, League of Women Voters, Ladies Association of Goose Creek Country Club, Pilot Club, Baytown Educational Secretaries Association, James Bowie PTA, East Harris County RPN Society, Baytown Dental Assistants, Rebekah Lodge, Book Reviewer Club, American Legion Auxiliary, Priscilla Club, Women’s Golf Association, Baytown Thrift Exchange, PEO, Senior Citizens Auxiliary, Beauceant, Delta Kappa Gamma, TOPS, San Jacinto Methodist Hospital cafeteria events, Welcome Wagon Club, Beta Sigma Phi, Bayshore Wapton Wheel Square Dancers, and Knights of Pythian Hall activities. Event times vary from morning to evening at community buildings, clubs, and local venues such as Goose Creek Country Club, Baytown Little Theater, and hospitals.
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League of Women Voters
W. Hunt
Elmwood
Ladies Association of
Goose Creek
Women's Golf Association
Goose Creek Country Club
Baytown Thrift Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
PEO
Delta
Baytown Tops
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Tantheon
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Polly
Polly Cramer
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Leslie
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T. S. Litras
E. E. Murray
R. E. Peterson
Lum Roark
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Clyde Fuller
Rebekah Lodge
Citizens Savings and Loan
American Legion Auxiliary
Priscilla Club
W. ©. Swain
Kilgore
Bayshore Wapton Wheel Square
Knights of Pything Hall
Ste Baytoon Son
Martha Ann Hemphill
Glena Pfennis
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