Schachtel Book Lecture Draws 300 Attendees
About 300 people filled Ler College auditorium for a book lecture by Dr. Herman Schachtel of Congregation Beth Esrael Houston, who discussed characters from Caine Mutiny by Herman Work. The event, sponsored by Friends of the Library, raised over 400 dollars to improve Baytown Library facilities. Mrs Abe Rosenzweig was general chair with Mrs C T Shewell assisting. Esok Review Club members canceled their guest day to help sell tickets for the review. THURSDAY FORUM EET Mrs B W Thomas will discuss Texas Indians tomorrow at 7:30 pm at the home of Mrs R C Stephenson Jr 211 East Sterling.
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Ler College Auditorium
Hyman Schachtel
Congregation Beth Esrael
Houston
Schachtel
Herman Work
Friends of the Library
Baytown
Abe Rosenzweig
C. T. Shewell
Esok Review Club
B. W. Thomas
Texas Indians
R. C. Stephenson Jr
East
Sterling
Birthday Celebrations Span Neighbors and Relatives
CALVIN PHILLIPS celebrated his 3rd birthday with a lawn party hosted by his daughter MRS. EVELYN MOR GAN at 406 East Avon. The event followed by multiple family gatherings across Texas included relatives from Azle, Baytown, Tyler, Oxnard, and Fort Worth, with plans for Navy duty and various spring events at Texas universities and local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Phillips
Phillips
Evelyn Morgan
East Avon
Crecm
Girl Scouts Learn About Day Camp in Baytown
Girl Scouts in Baytown are urged to attend day camp this June. Camps run June 9 to 13 with Brownies at Camp Reber and Ced ar Bayou for intermediates. Activities run 9 am to 2 30 pm. registration closes June 1 with a $1.50 fee and enrollments at schools and the council office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Air
Baytown
Brownie I
A. EB. Casey
Brownie
H. A. Slaughter
T. E. Cate
Girl Scout
Shower Honors Mrs. Billy Fleet
Mrs. Billy Gene Fleet formerly Miss Margaret Schwartz was honored with a bridal shower yesterday at the home of Mrs. C C Alli 416 Peggy Hostesses were Mrs. Hill and Mrs J B Gracey A pink aster corsage was given a hand crocheted tablecloth framed an ivy plant in a crystal bowl Seasonal flowers such as roses sweet peas and pansies filled the house Guests included Mrs C W Adams Miss Marian Adams Miss Betty Adams and many other friends who enjoyed sandwiches cheese crackers soft drinks and cookies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Gene Fleet
Margaret Schwartz
C.C. Alli
Peggy
Hill
J. B. Gracey
C. W. Adams
Marian Adams
Betty Adams
W. L. Blanscott
KR. V. McDaniel
E. J. Cryer
J. Q. Hill
Lee Hill
C. L. Wodads
R. L. Gaskin
B. D. Zimwelt
Eddie du Bose
R. J. Dietz
J. T. Adams
Luncheon Observes May Fellowship Day In Baytown
Baytown churches join the National Council of Church Women for a Friday luncheon at Grace Methodist Church. The 12 15 pm event features speaker Mrs Sam Hastings of St Marks Methodist and invocation by Rev Albert Joaquin. Tickets cost 1 with reservations via Mrs D A Wheeler 6361. nursery provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Baytown
National Council of Church Women
Sam Hastings
St. Mark's
Cedar Bayou
Thimble Club Reviews The Long Trailer Guest Day
The Thimble Club held a guest day with a book review at the Community House. Miss Aranna Watson reviewed Clint on Twiss’s humorous The Long Long Trailer while members wore thimble corsages and a floral setting complemented the sewing themed event.
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Aranna Watson
Bool
Clinton Twiss
A. L. Tillery
Joe Nelson
H.R. Hornsby
R. HE. Bailey
A L. Tillery
Tillery
Miss Watson
Ruth Class Party Friday Night at Lakewood Home
The Ruth Class of Central Baptist Church will hold a party Friday at Mrs. Baxter Littlefield’s Lakewood home. Plans were set at a Monday meeting hosted by Mrs. D. O. Walker at 500 Forrest Road. Mrs. E. A. House opened with prayer and Mrs. Thomes L. Prigmore led the devotional, with Mrs. Hazel Harlan offering the closing prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Central Baptist Church
Baxter Littlefield
Lakewood
D. O. Walker
Forrest
E. A. House
Thomes L. Prigmore
Hazel Harlan
Know Your Town Voters to Survey Baytown Officials
Baytown civic group launches Know Your Town survey to study local government school system and public offices. League of Women Voters aims to publish findings in education pamphlets for citizens. Mrs. J L Franklin leads. meeting chaired by Mrs H M Johnson. forthcoming general meeting May 13 at 10 am in the Community House.
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Baytown
Ety
League of Women Voters
J. Lk. Franklin
League
H. M. Johnson
H. O. Sappington
Syd Gould
Norman B. Erd
Joseph Mares
Calendar Thursday activities at churches clubs and groups
A Thursday calendar lists Baptist temple and Grace Methodist events across area churches. Meetings include Deborah Class at 2 p.m., Danubria Acres Garden Club at 7:30 p.m., Queen Esther Class at 7 p.m., and numerous circle meetings at church homes. A Goose Creek Masonic Ball is scheduled for 5 p.m., with other forums and teas in the afternoon.
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Deborah
Baptist Temple
American Cancer Saciety
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
A.m. Danubria Acres Garden Club
Bruce Beaugh
Wright, Boulevard
Queen Esther
First Baptist
Otto Mullins
Wooster
Friendly Acres
C. K. Spencer
North Main
Sigma Phi
Zelzig’s
la Porte
Katie Davis
Grace Methdist
Lilite Jordar
Grace Methodist
Goose Creek
Nettie Rather
O. K. Towler
Graham
R. C. Stephenson, Jr
East Sterling
Julie Lottie
Cedar Bayou
Wooster Garden Club Pilgrimage Tour Planned
The Wooster Garden Club schedules its first garden pilgrimage for tomorrow. Members meet at 9 15 a m at Mrs F K Reilly s Ashby home to observe her garden and enjoy coffee. They tour members yards en route to Mrs Fisher s Market Street Road home for a picnic and later continue to Mrs Smith s Milner address for final drinks.
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the Wooster Garden Club
F. K. Reilly
Ashby
EL Fisher
Market Street Road
WL. PL Smith
Milner
Mrs Hodges Hosts Homemakers Class At Second Baptist
Mrs Edwin L Hodges hosted the Homemakers Class at Second Baptist Church in her home at 709 East Republic The opening prayer was given by Mrs J E Tillman the devotional was presented by Mrs B C Bonner and the meeting closed with a prayer by Mrs F A Hutchins Open faced sandwiches cookies and punch were served by the hostess
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin L. Hodges
Second Baptist Church
East Republi
J. E. Tillman
B.C. Bonner
John
F.A. Hutchins
Dr Padgett Addresses Lee College BSU Meeting
Dr. Padgett, assistant division head in the Eastown Refinery R&D dept, spoke to the Lee College Baptist Student Union on Science and Religion. Gene Thompson led the session. Carolyn Foster oversaw the Bible study. refreshments were provided by the Central Baptist Women's Missionary Union. The next meeting is May 12 to elect next year’s BSU officers and discuss summer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4. R. Padgett
Eastown
Lee College Baptist Student Union
Gene Thompson
Carolyn Foster
Central Baptist Womens’ Missionary Union
BSU
Baytown Art League Forms From Local Artists
Baytown artists plan to organize as the Baytown Art League with a formal list of participants. Miss Minnie Alice Robertson of Lee College urges painters, sculptors, ceramists, and craftspeople to send name, address, and art specialty to the Lee College art department. Over 50 names collected. more needed to publish Who's Who in Baytown Art.
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Baytown Friends of Art
Baytown Art League
Minnie Alice Robertson
Lee College
Baytown
G A Tayor Jr Celebrates First Birthday at Home
George Andrew Taylor Jr. marked his first birthday with a party at 3109 Qhie. A pine apple coconut cake with a single blue candle topped the table, served with milk, ice cream and cookies. Guests included Sylvia Ann Rabina, Ted and Virginia Balch, Mr. and Mrs. B S Balch, and Mrs. E Pinett.
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George Andrew Taylor Jr
Qhie
Sylvia Ann Rabina
Ted
Virginia Ann Balch
B.S. Balch
E. Pinett
George
G. A. Taylor
Morris E. Turk
Willie Mae Taylor
Houston
Fusther
C. E. Speed
Spring Hill
Alabama
Garden Party at Mrs Clark's Home by PEO
The PEO chapter hosted its annual guest day at Mrs. R. 3. Clark's Bay Villa home with a garden terrace as the center of activity. A long table bore a green cloth and cookie baskets, while punch service sat nearby. floral arrangements graced the rooms and garden. Officers attended including Mrs. H. G. Cornell as president and Mrs. J. N. Chatfield as Houston cooperative board chaplain. party arrangements were led by Mrs. D. Hall with several committee members.
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Clark
Bay Villa
PEO
H. G. Cornell
G. W. Robinson
We. C. Jones
J. M. Powers
D. F. Grigg
E. O. McBride
G. H.meason
J.N. Chatfield
The
Houston, Cooperative Board
D. Hall
R. W. Kelley Jr
Gordon Farned
Meason
G. HL Shipley
FL N. Read
Lamar's May Fete Program Announced
Lamar school outlines May Day schedule with Rev Jordan opening talk on origin of May Day. Fifth and sixth graders perform three May songs in Arrival of Spring, followed by songs and drills by younger pupils. Robert Binne stars as Mr MacGregor in Peter Rabbit scene. Queen's Court features Mallory and Plocheck as King and Queen with a long list of dukes and duchesses and a parade of court figures. Maypole Dance ends the program with fifth and sixth graders dancing and various solo and group performances listed.
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Lamar School
Mr. MacGregor
Peter Rabbit
Jerry Don Mallory
Sonja Ann Plocheck
Bo Sanders
Ginger Partin
Jack Pfennig
Judy Tate
Jimmy Roper
Susan Taylor
Andy Ainsworth
Jerry Lawrence
Scott Mann
Lee Moore
Patrick Cox
Macy Virginia Lawrence
Sidney Mallory
Bette Whitten
John R. Combs
Sarah Jordan
Tommy Harrison
Charlene Brawner
O 'Léo LaBorde
Susan Bryan
Alan Erwin
Mary Beth Watts
Gan Longacre
Linda Feinberg
James Dodd
Milton Jordan
Steve McWilliams
Herald
Tommy Hathaway
Bim Jacobs Jr
Susan Neil Cox
Janet Clapton
Sherry Maddox
Claudia Jo. Phillips
Charles Hodges
Lee McDowell
Wancy Kelly Wil
Mrs Cashat Hostess Session Of Beer Facts Club
Ten members of the Beer Facts Club met Monday at the home of Mrs Sar Cashat on Kilgore Road. Refreshments included punch and cake.
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Beer Facts Club
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Marlene McCurdy
Priscilla Blakeney
Hannah Salvo
C. Rogers
Sun
Humble Dial
Texas
7 Trene
Minnesota
Mr. Weathers
Adorable Beauty Salon
B. L. Meckewen
Massey Tompkins Road
C.T. Staples
Linda
Staples
Irma McKewen
Azle
Tex
W.C. Sanders
Missouri
Eva Mangum
Groveton
John A
Edward Zeilinski
Mike
Los Angeles
Calif
W. A. Slader
Tyler
Hugh A. McMurean
Sanders
Southwestern Baptist Seminary
Fort Worth
Navy
Seattle
Wash
H. C. Preiss
Oxnard
John Robert
Bellflower
San Francisco
Shewells
Colorado Springs
Georges Hubbard
Delta Upsilon
University of Texas
V. A. Lirette
Bill Lirette
Cub
C. H Tiptons
Humble
East Texas
A and M College
Eugene
A and M
Gwita Ellis
V. A Traylors
Peg- Sy
Linda Saxon
Corpus Christi
Mur
Ray Traylor
Ronnie
Dannil
A. L. Traylor
East Jack
Ike Chapman
Texarkana
Houston Yacht Club
Bryson Filbert
Blum
West
Texas Avenue
Billy Fleet
Council of Church Women
Thimble Club
Mrs. Hodges
Dr. Padgett
G. A. Tayor Jr
Cam
America
Dun Pependi
PLES
Scott Gas & Appliance CO
E. Texas
Faye
Lamar
Mrs. Cashat
Facts Club
Maryland Club
Libby Garsen
Puffin Biscuits
Lebve
William
Florida
Esh Valley Carrots
California
Calavos
Baytown's
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