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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1951
Page
4
In Crosby Louisiana a double ring wedding for Louis Vincent Sherr Jr of Monroe occurred with vows read by Rev J D Weaver from Crosby. The ceremony note mentions bride Chantily Louis Vedoci Scimrdis and the wedding party in a local church setting.
A Washington report notes major churches drawing crowds. National City Christian Church tower, set to rise 135 feet, aims to be among world’s largest cathedrals. Tours run hourly. 206000 visitors initially toured its eight chapels. Franciscan Monastery and National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception also attract guests in DC. Nearby Alexandria’s Christ Church preserves Washington’s pew and Robert E. Lee’s pew.
Mrs B W Thomas entertained about 80 friends with a Coke party Saturday morning at her East Texas Avenue residence. Yellow theme with chartreuse plates and straw baskets accented by marigolds and zinnias. Reuse party members included Mrs Ed Vaught, Mrs Percy Favre, Mrs Bob Gillette, and Mrs F H Tanner.
Calendar notices list multiple church groups and civic clubs meeting on Tuesday. Circles, lodges, and associations gather at homes and church halls across Knémton Road Goose Creek Cedar Bayou Humble Forlinberry Street and other local areas with varied start times from 9:20 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
In a Houston ceremony at The Wret Brid Baptist Church two. bride Joan King and groom Relland J Pruett exchanged rings. Rev. Charles McClain and Rev A L Jordan officiated before ivy and gladioli decor. Bride wore white organdy over satin with nylon veil. Attendants included Mrs G Steffen Jr and bridesmaids in green and yellow organdy. Best man Martin Geisendorff. groomsmen from Baytown Fort Worth. Reception followed at the church with couple to reside in College Station where groom studies.
Margaret Lou Chaddick and John Thomas Garrett united in marriage in a ring ceremony in San I. The couple, both of Baytown, were joined in a nuptial event reported for the record.
A silver arid crystal tea shower was hosted at 215 Avenue D Highlands for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Guy Cauthen. Mrs Starkey and a list of hostesses welcomed about 45 guests. The bride, Miss Patie Wolverton of Highlands, wore a white gown with bouquet of gardenias. A later Rainbow Girls meeting was scheduled at the Masonic Hall at 6 39 pm with a separate 7 30 pm session.
Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church will host a South America program at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. Mrs. A. E. Mitchell, visiting from Venezuela, will present the program. Mrs. R. & Martin lead the devotional, with the Smedley Circle as hostess.
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