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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1955

Page

7

Grace Methodist church to host Baytown women lunch

Grace Methodist church will host a Baytown Council of Churchwomen fellowship lunch Friday at noon, plates $1, reservations by phone. At a Grace WSCS meeting, Mrs. Robert Tuck presented a council work narrative with slides by Mrs. Evans. New WSCS officers to be installed May 29, including L J Lawrence as president and a lengthy slate of secretaries and coordinators.

Grace ‘Methodist Church Baytown T. P. Evans Jesse Krench The Grace Wscs L. J. Lawrence Bivans H.R. Nichols Glyn Taylor K. K. Kitchel A. BE. Beasley W. M. Hensley A. H. Miles W. H. Giles Coulter Young FE. W. Froehner J. E. Seale F. Kelly E. K. Erwin Harry Massey WSCS

Women Miswrite Checks Claims by James Geggis

Jean Manson, a Liberty Mutual check tracer, says women often forget to sign checks and make more errors than men. The 20 year old investigator, who handles about 3,000,000 unidentified checks yearly, works alone amid city directories and filing rooms. She imagines marriage someday but remains devoted to her sleuth work.

James Geggis Hoston Jean Manson Miss Manson Liberty Mutual Mise Manson

Mrs Angel To Appoint Committee In Local Club Event

Mrs. F. B. Angel, Thimble club president, will appoint a nominating committee Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Joe Nelson, 426 Forrest, Mn. CL Laird will be party hostess. About 35 guests attended the club’s guest night tea at Community House with a book review by Mr. T. Le Satterwhite Jr. A revolving centerpiece, pink white and gold theme marked the 15th anniversary motif.

F. B. Angel Thimble Club Joe Nelson Forrest CL Laird H.R. Hornaby Agel T. le Satterwhite Jr M T

Golden Rule TEL Class Luncheon At Central Baptist

The Golden Rule TEL class of Central Baptist Church hosted a luncheon at the church on Wednesday. Officers led a brief business meeting, prayers and minutes were read, and reports given before a meal with salads rolls tea coffee cake and ice cream.

Central Baptist Church Haskell Lilly John Parker L. F. Beaird Lynn. Petty Barbara Deason L. F. McFarland J. M. Lilly Maude Foster Deason N. C. Garrison Lynn Petty Parker Marvin Deason Merle Sparks

Loyd Corwin Hosts Circle Meeting At Home

Mrs Loyd Corwin hosted the Circle of the First Christian Church at her 312 North Street residence on Tuesday. Mrs Gerald Cox gave the devotional and Mrs W G Lawler led a lesson on India. Plans for a Vacation Bible School workshop were discussed, and the circle will oversee the May fellowship dinner on May 18. The next meeting is set for May 24 at Mrs Frank Frederick's home at 111% Adams.

Hattie Mitchell First Christian Church Loyd Corwin North Street Gerald Cox W. GC. Lawler India Corwin Frank Frederick Adama

Calendar Close-Up What Where And When

FRIDAY La Porte senior play The Dar ling Brats at 5 p.m. San Jacinto Baptist Association of Intermediate Girls auxiliaries house party at Highlands First Baptist church 5 p.m. SATURDAY Fairpark Civic Association Mallott office building 4 30 p.m. Hillbilly Hop Robert W Lee high school cafetarian 7 p.m. Wooeater Garden club plants and Tummege sale Steele McDonald building 3405 Market Street 9 a.m. SUNDAY American Institute of Chemical Engineers Wives auxiliaries national convention Shamrock hotel Houston Business and Professional Women silver tea Orange Tex

la Porte San Jacinto Baptist Association of Intermediate Girls Auxiliaries Highlands First Baptist Church Fairpark Civic Association Mallott Robert W. Lee T P.m. Wooeater Garden Club Steele McDonald Market Street American Institute of Chemical Engineers Shamrock Hotel Houston Orange Tex

Ambassador's Wife Sets Tone for U S Visit

Mme Maurice Couve de Murville, wife of the new French ambassador, tells an American reporter women differ by country and praises a dual role of homemaker and career influence. She favors Dior and Givenchy fashions, expects to avoid long U S stay, and plans to visit sites listed in a small black book.

Patricia Wiggins United Press Washington United States Mmé Maurice Couve de Mar Mme. de Murville Repu Mme Henri Bonnet Dior de Givenchy America

Public Invited To HD Exhibit At Camp Allen

West Bay and Bayou Home Demonstration clubs invite the public to an Achievement Day exhibit at Camp Allen from noon to 8 p.m. Projects will be displayed with refreshments. West Bay plan discussed at Camp Ross Sterling meeting with a program on finishing wooden salad bowls by county agents.

West Bay Bayou Home Camp Allen Camp Ross Sterling Misa Susie Brabham

Class Has Steak Fry In Home Of Teacher

TEL class of Wooster Baptist church held a steak fry at teacher Mrs. Harry Cier’s home. Eleven members and Mrs. J. W. Allen attended. The hostess’ home was decorated with sweet peas. Members presented Mrs. Cier a birthday gift and Mrs. Pryor received a birthday cake from the hostess.

TEL Wooster Baptist Church Harry Cier J. W. Allen Howtenn Cier Pryor

Red Poppies Decorate Mrs Davanay’s Home

Red poppies adorned Mrs. Davanay’s residence at 01 East Hunnicutt as she hosted the Priscilla club. Thirteen members attended with cake and coffee. The next hostess is Mrs. Henry Cathriner of 201 South Whiting. the group will meet at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday.

R. H. Davanay East Hunnicutt Sha Wes Priscilla Club Henry Cathriner South Whiting

Sew What Club Meets Tuesday At Mrs Wilburn Home

The Sew What club will meet at 9 30 am Tuesday at Mrs Earl Wilburn’s home 1800 Host James. Five members attended a Foley luncheon and style show Wednesday. The Tuesday gathering was at Mrs J B Plocheck’s home 306 Live Oak with eight members and one guest Mrs Wayne Herndon.

Earl Wilburn James Foley's J. B. Plocheck Live Oak Mra Wayne Herndon

Former Baytonian Honored on 65th Birthday

Henry L. Ashley, a former Bay town resident and retired Humble employee, was feted in Dayton on his 65th birthday with a buffet supper. The cake featured a corn field scene with a tractor and red barn. Attendees included friends from Dayton, Houston, Baytown, his wife, and son Aubrey Lee Ashley.

Henry L. Ashley Baytown Dayton Ashley Houston Aubrey Lee Ashley

Garden Club Delegate Reports From Texeo Garden Clubs Meet

Mrs A H Miles, Baytown Garden Club delegate, returns from the 27th annual Texeo Garden Clubs, Inc meeting held April 25 to 27 in Corpus Christi and will report at the next meeting. Lt and Mrs A W Clarke and daughter Roxannah return to San Diego after a week with Mrs Clark's parents Mr and Mrs A G Kennedy in Baytown. Clarke is stationed at the Mirlmac Naval Air Station in California.

California A. W. Clarke Roxannh San Diego Calift

Esther Class To Meet With Mrs. W A Lovett

Esther Class of Central Baptist church held a meeting at Mrs. W A Lovett's home at 03 Park with 11 members and one visitor Mable Mainer present. Prayers led by several members, scripture by Mrs Ayling, business reports read, devotional from Psalms 53, closing prayer, cookies and lemonade served.

W. A. Lovett Park Central Baptist Church Mra W. B. Tucker South Forrth Mable Mainer Lena Ayling Viola Kinard G. W. Jones Etta Dudley Mra. Lovett Mra. Ayling Prigmore Jesse Newberry Mra. Dudley

Mrs. Sam Carroll Presides Over WSCS

St. John's Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the church with Mrs. Sam Carroll elected and presiding as president. The program featured singing, readings, and remarks by several members under the theme United work of the Protestant church women in the United States. An executive meeting for new officers was scheduled for Wednesday and a mass meeting of all women of St. John's was planned with a Fellowship luncheon at Grace Methodist. Fifteen women attended and closed with a prayer.

St. John’s Woman's Society of Christan Sam Carroll Bob Purvis One Foundation Ruby Griff United States J. D. Daffern J. D. Bays Purvis Carroll All Women of St. John’s Grace Methodist Mra. C. L. Woods

Music In The Home Program At Baytown Club

Music in the Home was the topic at a Baytown Music Study club meeting hosted by Mrs. W. J. Killgore at 2121 New Jersey. Leader, Mrs. Kilgore, led the discussion as members and guests shared musical selections including Mrs. Max Altman and daughters Carol and Tina, and other participants Mrs. J. H. Cone and daughter Claire, Mrs. Elmer Gregory and son Richard, Mrs. J. A. Dinwiddie and daughter Sue, Mrs. E. V. Warren and son Zebbie, and Mrs. Kilgore's daughter Mary Elisabeth.

Baytown Music Study Club W. J. Killgore New Jersey Max Altman Carol Tina J. H. Cone Claire Elmer Gregory Richard J. A. Dinwiddie Sue E. V. Warren Zebbie Kilgore Mary Elisabeth

Luncheon for Martha Jo Cooke Hosted in Empire Room

A luncheon in the Empire Room at the Rice hotel honored Martha Jo Cooke, a Robert E. Lee high school senior. Her aunt Miss J. Rosa Wagelking hosted thirteen guests including her mother Mrs. C. B. Cooke and several relatives from Howston Hempstead and Sealy. Pastel centerpiece, diploma favors, and a menu of fruit cups and patties complemented the event.

Empire Rice Hotel Martha Jo Cooke Robert EB. Lee High School J. Rosa Wagelking the Hotoree C. 8. Cooke H. Mr. Lieb Howston H. M. Cooke Hempstead Robert Mieikin Sealy Martha Yo Wan

Guests Call At New Home

Mr. and Mrs. Curtig Gay and daughter Martha were honored with a housewarming at their Florida Street home. Guests registering between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. were listed, and several hostesses aided at the serving table.

Curtig Gay Martha Florida Tom Schuile Hortesses C.D. Dias M. D. Rose Vernon Myers W. Alfred Parker Odlé Bader BF. Kid Schuble

Lee Brigadiers to Hold Annual Reunion in New Building

The Lee Brigadiers plan a Sunday reunion from 1:30 to 3:30 pm in the Brigadier building at Robert E B Lee High School. The theme is merry go round of years highlighting corps history. Refreshments and favors for children will be provided with guests including ex Brigadiers current seniors new officers Betty Jo White director and Alvers Griffin business manager.

Wesleyan Service Guild Elects New Officers

Mrs Rober Allen Jones becomes president of the Wesleyan Service Guild at St Mark's Methodist Church after a Wednesday night meeting at Mrs EB Van Zandt's home. Officers named Miss Ruth Bunting secretary Mrs B J Lovering treasurer Mrs A A Drager. Next FRIENDSHIP CLUB meeting set for Tuesday May 24 at 40 am hosted by Mrs J Baker Kilgore Road with a covered dish luncheon.

Rober Allen Jones Wesleyan Service Guild St Mark's Methodist Church EB. E. van Zandt Ruth Bunting B. J. Lovering A. A. Drager Friendship Club J. ©. Baker Kilgore Road

Three Women Plan Summer Camping Trip

Three members of the Golden Age club will attend Spruce Lake camp near the Oklahoma border this summer. The attendees are Mrs A W Matson, Mrs Georgia Lisenbee, and Mrs T V Pullen. Hostesses at the meeting in Lymn haven included Mrs Leila Cleveland and Mrs Sarah Sullivan. Two guests, Mrs Miriam Grantham and Mrs He Levy, celebrated birthdays. Activities included games and crafting items like staffed animals and towels to be sold in a December gift shop.

Spruce Lake Camp Lymnhaven A. W. Matson Georgia Lisenbee T. V. Pullen Oklahoma Ella. Potter Leila Clevland Sarah Sullivan Miriam Grantham He. Levy

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