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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1950
Page
5
Georgie Turner daughter of Mrs Ober Turner of Baytown and Eugene Johnson chosen their wedding date for September 1. He is the son of Mrs Ruby Mason and the late J H Johnson. Baytown community note announces the forthcoming nuptials.
Betty Jean Hill of Travis Shirley was honored with a kitchen shower at Mrs. Elmer Gregory’s home. An arrangement of red hibiscus greeted guests, with Marqueda Bussey assisting as host and 18 guests attended. The notice appears in Sun Classified Ads-Dial $202.
A miscellaneous wedding shower honoring Mrs. W. G. Wilson ne Jonnie Lor Sprayberry was held at the Baytown Community House. Attendees included Miss Judy Alesender Miss Joy Fuller and Mrs. Wade Glenn with the honoree her mother Mrs. J. W. Spreyberry and Mrs. B. E. Wilson mother of the groom. Piano solos by Miss Low Fuller. Centerpiece white asters in crystal, apple green tapers. Mrs. Glenn and Miss Fuller served punch while Miss Alexander registered guests. Refreshments of punch and individual cakes were served to 25 guests.
The Grace Monroe Zone of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet at 10 am tomorrow at Cedar Bayou Methodist Church. Mrs. J. B. Seale, chairman, will preside. Several speakers are included. Members are asked to bring two sack lunches.
A local kindergarten program explores lively methods combining music art and literature to engage young learners. The initiative at First Baptist Church discusses approved approaches and a yearlong plan emphasizing purposeful play and early literacy.
Miss Billye Joy Guidroz and Walter David High announce honor attendants for their August 18 ceremony at Peace Tabernacle. Rev O F Franss of Houston to perform. Bridesmaids include Joyce High Faith Guidrez and Gloria Barry. Groomsmen include Willy Arlen Guidrez David Varndo DeQuincy Ralph Williams Relph Savaie.
Miss Martha Jane Page bride elect of Don Watson was feted with a bridal shower at Highlands hosted by Mrs. Bob Kalbitz. The nautical theme featured a sailboat centerpiece, linen cloth, summer blossoms, and a miniature bride on the registry. Forty guests attended, with A Tanner and C Ja son assisting at the punch service.
A birthday party for Douglas Wayne Conway, known as Bubba, was held on his parents lawn at 202 South First. Attendees included many children and adults who enjoyed cake shaped like a cowboy and horse, ice cream, games, and tiny toy watches as favors.
Beta Sigma Phi Baytown Kappa Kappa Chapter completed plans for a skin care lecture by Mrs. Freddie Firmn a Houston cosmetician. The program is set for Thursday August 17 at the Baytown Community House with Miss Elda Rae Goodman presiding. Tickets are on sale from chapter members for 0 cents. Cenasta games and refreshments were served to 12 members.
Mr. and Mrs. Weber Hale were honored at a house warming on Mayhaw Drive in Lakewood Addition. Hostesses included Mrs. J. W. Lounsberry Jr and others. The service table featured a white crocheted cloth and summer flowers, with arrangements placed around the house. Mrs. Coker led the punch service and Mrs. Dunaway registered 75 guests.
Betty Jean Hill and Travis Shirley announce honor attendants for their wedding set for 7:30 p m August 12 at Memorial Baptist Church. Miss Loyce Martin and Miss Mary Lawrence as bridesmaids, Mrs Elsworth Browning matron of honor, Mr Blyth Best man Charles Blakeney and Oran Shirley usher. Meeting notice Wesleyan Service Guild Cedar BayouAYSOS to meet at 7:36 p m at Cedar Bayou Methodist Church.
The St. Anne's Guild held a swimming party sponsored by the church. Plans call for a youth event to be held on August 14 at Rose. The article notes the regular guild meeting and emphasizes community participation.
Homer C. Smith Sr of Oakland Histates is a patient at Veterans Administration Hospital in Houston and will undergo surgery this week. The Bunt infant Ricky Curtis born July 31 at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital weighed seven pounds nine ounces. Kathy Chaney turning three, summer in Baytown with grandparents H. Dunn and 314 East Golf, daughter of A B and Mrs Chaney of Houston.
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