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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1954
Page
4
A guide to selecting furniture, fabrics, and wall to wall carpeting that blend beauty with practicality. Emphasizes soft floor coverings for comfort and quiet, family friendly materials, and color harmonies across bathrooms bedrooms and living spaces.
Local Baytown brief highlights community updates from August 1954. Notices include social events, upcoming gatherings, and short personal mentions among residents, reflecting small town life and neighborhood happenings.
Pvt Holitzke and Miss Betty Ann Le Blanc wed at St Joseph's Catholic church. Bride from Rosharon and Dayton, groom son of Crosby couple, to be stationed in Baltimore Army six months. Attendants included Carmen Crow and Nancy Le Blanc. Reception at Community House lounge followed by wedding trip in beige linen suit.
S B Stricklin elected president of the Northside Community Civic Club in Cosby after a Friday night election. Officers named include Hicks as vice president, Mrs J M Keith secretary, FR B Russell treasurer, Mrs W A McCain publicity, with trustees W A McCain, C A Weber, and R T Sanders. A committee was appointed to study road marker placement with members Bill Krizak, A Le Stokes and B L Fenton.
New York designer Melle Parnis counsels women to stick to black and avoid loud colors, arguing that black flatters and helps stand out in a crowd. She notes fall and winter color trends show more whites, blues, reds, and navy but advises restraint. The piece also mentions new lift spectacles with jeweled top clips for frames, offering rhinestones and pearls for accessorizing.
Miss Mildred Ann Robins of Baltimore will marry Harris Lee Keller son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Kelsey of Baytown on August 1 in Baltimore The groom-to-be holds a bachelor’s degree and is pursuing a master’s at the University of Texas He belongs to Sigma Alpha Epsilon Beta Alpha Psi and Beta Sigma fraternities ROTC training at Fort Lee VA and is a Texas UT junior bride-elect will graduate from UT in January She is a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority
A simple beef patty recipe for fast summer meals. Mix ground beef oats pepper onion milk and bacon wrap portions with bacon slices, broil on a rack over vegetables, cooking 8 to 10 minutes per side. Serve with peas and carrots, yielding 4 to 6 servings.
Tuesday social calendar lists multiple church groups and ladies circles meeting at homes across the city. Locations include Indiana Street 3118, Edison, Eldson, Hawthorne, Parkway Drive, Am mons, and Neal with times from 9:30 am to 10 pm.
James Michael Fulton celebrated his second birthday with a party hosted by his parents at 7208 Market Street road. Nineteen guests enjoyed ice cream cake and party favors. Prizes for games went to Gary Boekme and Dicky Sanderson. A wax coating for plastic tile walls was noted for keeping them bright and clean.
House Keeping Cues explain modern carpet care. Daily sweeps reduce lint and dust, weekly vacuuming keeps fibers intact, and professional cleaning yearly or bi yearly depending on area. Follow manufacturer instructions for spot removal and use Carpet Institute guidance for best results. Potential stains tackled promptly to extend carpet life.
Texan vacation stories from Baytown and nearby towns include the Bretts meeting a Texas couple in Florida and returning with color films. Wedding guests travel from Overton Kingsville Groesbeck and Dallas. Miss Barbara Stein competes in the 1984 Wool Fiesta in San Angelo. Local visits include Monterrey Saltillo trips and Junction stays. Eastern Star honors and Young Women's Auxiliary meetings set at 7 p.m. and 4 30 p.m. respectively. US?
Mrs Cummings will review Harriet Ar now at the next Book Review Club meeting. Last week the club heard Norah Lofts Briss This House presented by Mrs A A Draeger.
Linda Nell Selman observed her ninth birthday Friday with a party at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Selman, 33916 Cherry. Twenty guests attended as Cinderella cake ice cream and punch were served. Balloons and bubble gum were given as favors. Grandparents Mr and Mrs J Burns of Rosch bud and Mrs Selman of Crockett attended.
Miss Nell Moses bride elect of Pat Rice of Conroe was honored at a Friday dinner party in Rebel Inn hosted by Miss Cynthia Moore and Mrs Silas Moore. Tables featured purple and white asters and white candies with bride faces on place cards. Present were the honoree, her mother Mia Moses, Homer Moses, Gayle Johnson, Travis Moses, Gloria Jamb, Charlotte McNulty and hostess Miss Moses received a gift of lingerie.
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