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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1952

Page

4

Miss Vera Doskocil Engaged to Donald Dietrich

Announcement of engagement between Vera Jane Doskocil and Donald Lee Dietrich. Parents Lod and Dosoe Doskocil of Crosby announce upcoming marriage plans. Ceremony set for August 24 at First Baptist Church Crosby with Ray Oliver Nelson officiating. Vera a Crosby High graduate, works at Marshland Casualty Insurance in Houston. Dietrich, Crosby High graduate, UH junior, football letterman, employed at Champion Paper mill Pasadena.

Vera Jane Doskocil Donald Lee Dietrich Lod Dosoe Crosby- Dietrich H. A. Dietrich Crosby Ray Oliver Nelson Crosy High School Marshland Casualty Insurance Co Houston Dietrich Crosby High University of Houston Champion Paper Mill Pasadena

Names and Notes Highlight Baytown Youth Tour

Floyd Smith, son of Mrs. Jessie Smith of 201 Dyer, tours educationally with Camp Tahoe. Counselor Tom Manison and raft accompany boys as they camp in state parks, visit Washington D C, Lake Michigan, Maine, Canada, Cape Cod, Radin City New York, the Smokies and Mermouth Cave. Floyd returns to Horace Mann September 2.

Floyd Smith Jessie Smith Dyer Baytown Floyd Camp Tahoe Tom Manison Houston Senate Washington, D. C Lake Michigan Maine Canada Montreal New England Cape Cod Radin City New York Smokies Mermouth Cave Mrs. Smith Horace Mann

Housewarming Surprises for W. W. Kent Family

The W. W. Kent family returning from church found a surprise housewarming feast prepared by friends and twenty welcoming families on Barkaloa road in Cedar Bayou. Notables present included Mrs. N. Jernigen, Mrs. Lora Bryant, Mrs. Tom, H. O. Menkin, Gladys Dusk, Jerrie and Babble Fisher, A. Favle and children, John Rice, Bill Tiner, Mrs. Sophia Baumback, Steve Lewis, W. P. Haffelfinger and others, with hosts Mrs. H Menuhin and Mrs. Fred Schroeder.

W. W. Kent Kents Wescome Barkaloa Road Cedar Bayou Jernigen Lora Sryant Tom Th H. O

Mrs. D. Smith Honored With Bridal Shower

A bridal shower for Mrs. David Smith was held at the community house with a rose and green theme. Miss Lanmor man was identified before marriage on June 14. Hostesses included Mrs. Waldang, Mrs. Maley, Mrs. Brooks, and Mrs. Smith. A lace cloth covered the table with a bride’s book rake as thirty five guests registered.

Zinnias Mondey David Smith Lan‘ Moorman J. D. Waldang G. W. Maley D. Brooks R. D. Smith

Mrs Day Reviews Tarrant Circle at St Mark’s

Mrs Bruce Day led a Mary Tar rent circle of St. Mark’s Methodist Church in a meeting at 104 Alabama home of Mrs Dale Schwartzkopf. A second article Peace was reviewed by Mrs Schwartzkopf with devotional by Mrs FF Olphant. 23 guests attended. Next meeting set for August 18 at 21 Merket with co hostesses Steve Coburn and N F D Olive.

World Christian Church Bruce Day Mary Tarrent St. Mark’s Methodist Church Dale Schwartzkopf Alabama Spruiel Coleman Schwartzkopf FF. Oliphant N. F. D'Olive Merket Steve Coburn

Garson Sees Room For New Talent In Film Capital

Hollywood star Greer Garson, back from a brief retreat, says there is room for new talent as she plans three more films. She praises newcomers Elizabeth Taylor Debbie Reynolds and Janet Leigh and recalls the help she received early in her career. Garson also details her New Mexico ranch life with husband Buddy Fogelson and jokes about offers of white animals while noting her cancer fund drive and preference for movies over congressional work.

Aline Mosby Hollywood Greer Garson Y Povana MGM Mrs Mouniver J. G Elizabeth Taylor Debbie Reynolds Janet Leigh Mo Visi the Silico Queen Bee Garson Shu Lavy Ateur Mins Garson Buddy Fogelson Itis New Mexico Ranch Sies England Noah United States Garson New Mexico Congress

Herbert Lee Merchant Birthday Party

Herbert Lee Merchant son of Mr and Mrs H 8 Merchant was honored on his tenth birthday with a Monday party at 14 Bolster. Twenty five children and nine parents attended games and refreshments including birthday cake with a Donald Duck figure and candy cups. Mrs GW Kirkland and Mrs W Haltom poured punch and served cake.

Herbert Lee Merchant H. 8. Merchant Bolster GW. Kirkland W. Haltom

Karen Powell Ninth Birthday Celebrated At Home

Karen Rae Powell, nine, marked her ninth birthday with a lawn party hosted by her mother Mrs. L. R. Powell at Mrs. R. L Hutson's home 420 Nazro. Grandmother Priscila Newman and Floyd earned prizes. favors and refreshments included homemade ice cream cones cookies and bubble gum. about twenty guests attended.

Karen Rae Powell L. R. Powell B. R. Fort R. L Hutson Nazro Karen Priscila Newman Floyd Reliable

Hollingshead Honored at Home Birthday Party

Mrs. G. B. Hollingshead was surprised with a birthday party Saturday at her home 406 Stuart. Hostesses were Mrs. E. B. A. Foster and Mrs. S. J. Harts. About 25 guests attended as a pink rose centerpiece adorned the dining table with cake and ice cream served.

G. B. Hollingshead Stuart EB. A. Foster S. J. Harts

Calman Craig to Speak at Insurance Women Meeting

Calman Craig of Frank Rimmet and Co Houston will be guest speaker at 6 30 pm Monday for the Insurance Women of East Harris County monthly meeting in Pasadena. He will discuss Personal Property Floater. Members and guests invited. dinner will be cafeteria style.

Calman Craig East ‘Harris County Jan's Resta~terla Pasadena Craig Frank Rimmet and Co. Houston

Garden Club and Guild Meetings Calendar

Dirt Gardeners Horticulture club meets at 9 30 am at 200 Park home of Mrs G L Adams. Wesleyan Service Guild Grace Methodist hosts at 8 Morrell home of Mrs Felix Hatchell. Beulah Seele Circle Grace Methodist gathers at Grace Methodist Church at 7 30 pm.

G. L. Adams Park Wesleyan Service Guild Grace Methodist Felix Hatchell Morrell

Five New Babies Reported At Local Hospitals

Stork notes record several births this week. Dianne Morgan weighs three pounds seven ounces at Bern state hospital on Aug. baby born to Mr and Mrs Charles Morgan and Mr and Mrs Henry Chance. Gerald Ajax is born to Mr and Mrs J W Lawrence of Busch Terrace at Sermann hospital with grandparents Mr and Mrs Walters of Livingston. Five babies born Monday at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital include a boy to Mr and Mrs Howard Jiffin of 1529 Utah, a boy to Mr and Mrs Robert Parker of 3226 Michigan, a girl to Mr and Mrs William W Bland of 75 East Republic, a girl to Mr and Mrs James A Stanley of La Porte, and a girl to Mr and Mrs Jot S Barraque of 523 West Texas.

Lawrence J. W. Lawrence Busch Terrace Sermann Hospital Gerald Ajax Walters Livingston San Jecinto Memorial Hospital Howard Jiffin Utah Robert Parker Michizen William W. Bland Republic James A. Stanley la Porte Jot S. Barraque West Texas

Soup And Green Salads Add Up To Filling Summer Meal

A nostalgic summer guide suggests pairing soups with cool green salads for light, appetizing meals. Featured combos include Tomato salad with cheese and ham in potato salad, plus Celery-Shrimp Soup and Consomme with Chives. Practical prep tips mix with menu ideas for hot weather dining.

Lampshades From Girdle Fabric Stir Designers In New York

New York designers are using lastex girdle fabric to wrap lamp shades. George Nelson’s Howard Miller pieces feature lastex shades on wire frames in cube, triangular, and hexagonal shapes. Finish trends move toward natural woods with darker tones and fewer pickled effects.

Gay Pauley New York Fif George Nelson Howard Miller Clock .Co Nelson Nathan Beinenstock Furniture World Allan Gould

McKinney Returns Home After Dayton Hospital Stay

M L McKinney of Huffman has returned home from Dayton Hospital after suffering a heart attack about two weeks ago. He spent 41 days under medical observation there.

ML. McKinney Huffman Dayton Hospital McKinney

Mrs. Longley Rebounds from Hospital Return Home

After 28 days in San Jacinto Memorial Hospital Baytown Mrs. R E Longley returns home to Huffman recovering from a heart attack. Nearby relatives Mr and Mrs Rey Kerr Baytown and Mr and Mrs A G Briggs Highlands attended funeral services for Mrs A A Kerr aged 73 in Opelousas Louisiana. The Bear Den meeting is postponed due to a Youth Revival at Cedar Bayou Methodist Church.

San Jacinto Memourial Hospital Baytown P. £. Longley Huffman Rey Kerr A. G. Briggs Highlands Opelousas, le A. A. Kerr Kerr Briggs Bear den Cedar Bayou Methodist Church

Miss Silvey and Weber Greer to Wed in Grace Church

Miss Mildred Silvey and Weber Greer announce their wedding plans for Tuesday. Vows at 7 pm in Grace Methodist Church officiated by Rev. James Branson. Maid of honor Miss Beverly Silvey sister of the bride. Best man Frank Yaegar. Ushers Bert Fairbanks and Don Shepard of Houston. Singer Wendell Hawkins of Houston and organist Miss Kerilyn Wilburn. Several recent showers honor the bride including a Cedar Bayou First Baptist party with 15 attendees and an orchid corsage for the honoree. About 65 guests attended the second shower with multiple hostesses and kitchen and china gifts.

Mildred Silvey Weber Greer Grace Methodist Church James Branson Beverly Silvey Frank Yaegar Bert Fairbanks Don Shepard Houston Wendell Hawkins Kerilyn Wilburn Annie de Brukl Jobe Macke Bryant Causey Brice Causey Fhea Wilburn T. A. Heflin G. W. Heflin O. A. Dyer Paul Black Omega Huddle

Bridal Shower Honors Marjorie Stoufflet

Miss Marjorie Stoufflet bride elect of Bob Brooks was honored at a Bridal Shower Sunday afternoon in the Image of the Community house. Hostesses were Miss K J Rugel Miss Betty Templer and Miss Jerilyn Wilburn. Forty guests registered. Yellow and silver decorations featured marigold centerpieces and assorted flowers throughout. Corsages were given to the honoree her grandmother Mrs G A Stoufflet her fiance's mother Mrs Stis Fred Brooks and Miss Stoufflet.

Marjorie Stoufflet Bob Brooks K. J. Rugel Betty Templer Jerilyn Wilburn Bennie May Wiburn G. A. Stoufflet Stis Fred Brooks Miss Stoufflet

Spring Summer Fashion Patterns For Schoolgirls and Adults

Readers are offered pattern numbers 2216 and 2009 with sizes 6 to 20, details on fabric yardage and a tie collar option. The notice promotes PATTERN BUREAU ordering, first class mail handling, and a Spring Summer Fashion Book featuring over 225 designs for all ages, priced at 25 cents.

Beytown Sun Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y

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