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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1969
Page
5
Tracey Louise Weaver became the bride of Hershel Milton Garrett in candlelight rites at St. John s Methodist Church. The couple will reside in Houston where the bride works for Humble Oil and Refining and the groom for Esso Research.
Miss Terry Lynn Smith and Joseph R. Tichacek exchanged double ring vows at First Presbyterian Church in Baytown. Officiated by Rev. Burnette W. Dowler, music by organist Charlsie Davis and soloist Peggy Hill. The bride wore a white A line gown with an illusion veil and carried a white orchid bouquet. They plan to reside in Houston after a Galveston wedding trip.
The Women's Society of Christian Service at St. John's Methodist Church will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 2 with Rev. William J. Commer installing officers for the coming year. New president is Mrs. Royce Smith, with Mrs. Carter as vice president and others filling posts. The annual turkey dinner is set for Nov. 14. Extras include nominating committee work and circle chairmen appointments. An extra stitching line is noted as good insurance against raveling.
California designer Rudi Gernreich predicts a comeback for hats as millinery collections align with costume looks. The Millinery Institute of America showcases styles from wide-brimmed beaver felt to plastic visor hats, luxe furs, and evening pieces in silk and satin, with favorites like Adolfo’s green angora cloche and Mr John’s wine wool cap.
Heirport Lawhon announces birth of Cary Blake Lawhon on August 7 in Tulsa weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents are C. L. Hobbs of Lubbock and C. V. Lawhon of Baytown. Vieth family reports daughter Mary Jane born August 4 in Jacksonville weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents Weldon H. Williams of Houston and W. C. Vieth of Nevada, Missouri. Lt Vieth stationed aboard the USS Coral Sea. Jensen family in Baytown announces son David Peter born August 8 at Gulf Coast Hospital weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents David Albright and Mrs. Pete Jensen. great grandmother Mrs. J. A. Tranuwell of Clyde.
Miss Bernadette Zycha, bride-elect of Emil Vrana of Moulton, was honored at a Crosby bridal shower hosted by multiple hostesses. About 75 guests attended. corsages and a white lace table setting highlighted the event. A wedding is planned for August 24 at Sacred Heart.
A reader’s note praises the Baytown Little Theatre production of the Imppossible Years, urging reservations for two hours of entertainment and highlighting cast quality and audience reflections. The piece also promotes back to school and fall merchandise at a Baytown store, inviting shoppers to browse new arrivals and discounted items.
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