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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1968

Page

6

Miss Jayce Frazer Bride Elect Honored in Shower

Highlands Miss Jayce Louise Frazier, bride elect of Jerry Gregg, was honored with a miscellaneous shower at Highlands First Baptist Church fellowship hall. White decor with pink accents, miniature bride centerpiece, and carnation corsages were featured. An electrical appliance was given as a gift. Twenty five guests attended.

Highlands Jayce Louise Frazier Jerry Gregg Highlands First Baptist Church E. E. Frazier L. V. Gregg C. E. Johnston J. J. Hart R. E. Johnston L. R. Reynolds el. W. Starkey R.M. Marshall L. F. Gassett Wilson Manahan

Baytown Fashion Chatter promotes Junior World House of Fashion

A Baytown ad outlines combined stores offering garments for Junior Teens, Junior Petites, Junior sizes from teens to grandmothers, and Miss sizes up to 24. It emphasizes wide selection, inclusive sizing, and friendly service at 1507 N Pruett with an eye-catching electric sign. It notes lingerie, jewelry, and accessories, inviting newcomers to visit.

Stout House of Fashion Pruett

Goose Creek Club Events and Meetings Schedule

Tuesday 7:30 pm Rebekah Lodge meets. Thursday 1 am Women's Golf Association at Goose Creek Country Club. Ladies Auxiliary to Senior Citizens noon at Community Building. Baytown Grandmothers 7 pm at Community Building. Baytown TOPS 7:30 pm at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital cafeteria. Saturday Bayshore Wagon Wheel Square Dance Club 3 pm at Knights of Pythias Hall.

Suesday Rebekah Lodge Women’s Golf Association of Goose Creek

Summer Readers Party at Sterling Library

All Silver Knights of Camelot Castle of Sterling Municipal Library will host a summer readers party in the Community Building auditorium from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Awards will be given for faithful reading and refreshments will be served. More than 976 children participated in the library’s summer reading program.

Silver Knights of Camelot Castle of Sterling Municipal

Winners Named in Women’s Golf Association Play Day

Winners are announced for the regular play day on low net for the event. Mitzi Stefani tops the championship flight with 31 net, Betty Smith leads the first flight at 35 net, Marian Smith wins the ninth hole flight, and Carolyn Ferrell breaks 90 for the first time with an 87 on Women’s Day.

Women’s Golf Association Mitzi Stefani Betty Smith Marian Smith Carolyn Ferrell

Pack Knits for Trips and Crease Resistant Wear

Planning a vacation you can travel light with crease resistant clothing and knit dresses. You can unpack and wear your favorite knit immediately upon arrival, avoiding ironing and saving time.

Methodist WSCS Plans Luncheon at St Mark's Church

Twelve members of the Mary Tarrant Circle of the Women's Society of Christian Service met for the August meeting at St Mark's Methodist Church. Mrs Beulah Townsend gave devotion and Mrs Melvin B Massey led a program on Africans Seek A New Identity by Ralph Dodge and Annie Musunga. The business session, led by Mrs D A Wight, announced a magazine name change and Wesley House month for September.

Mary Tarrant Women’s Society of Christian Service St. Mark's Methodist Church Lmet Beulah Townsend Melvin B. Massey Ralph Dodge Annie Musunga Africa D. A. Wight Methodist Woman's Magazine Wesley House Cedar Bayou Methodist Church J. O. Casey

Brazzil-Brazzil Tankursley Wedding Planned

Mr and Mrs J W Brazzil of Highlands announce the betrothal of their daughter Bonita Brazzil to Steven Dell Tankursley son of Mr and Mrs D G Tankursley of Wills Point An August wedding is planned at Highlands Church of Christ Bonita is a Robert E Lee High School graduate and will teach at San Jacinto Elementary School Steve Tankursley is a Irvin High School graduate and will attend Lee College in the fall

CGL B. M. Knowles la Porta Melanie JL. Knowles Larry 5. Noblitt Joseph Roseberry Columbus Ind Grace Methodist Church Columbus High School J. W. Brazzil Highlands Bonita Brazzil Steven Dell Tankursley D G. Tankursley Wills Point Highlands Church of Christ Robert E. Lee Lee College Abilene Christian College San Jacinto Tankunsley Irvin High School He Tn

Polly's Pointers and Polly's Problem column tips

Reader tips cover baby shoeing tricks to keep a leg straight, vacuuming stove crumbs with a dusting brush, stuffing feather gloves with nylon scraps to dry faster, and wearing mesh stockings over support hose for nicer-looking legs. Polly invites more ideas and offers a dollar if featured.

Polly Nancy

Ground Rules For Successful Coffee Brewing

A compact guide to making a great cup using fresh ingredients, correct strength, and clean tools. It emphasizes two or more coffeemakers, electric brewers for consistent flavor and temperature, and preserving aroma through proper cleaning and storage. It closes with three recipe ideas: Latin American Coffee, Hot Mocha Froth, and Coffee Almondine.

Chooose

Kieffer Pears Ready for Summer Harvest this Year

Kieffer pears, widely grown in the area, are now being harvested by homeowners with 4 trees and by market sellers. Pears should be picked at two thirds full size, then ripen off the tree in a cool ventilated place for about two weeks. After ripening they have short storage life and should be used or preserved promptly.

Gwendolyne Clyatt Extension Kieffer Pears Kieffer

Bride-Elect Nancy Winningham Honored With Shower

Nancy Winningham bride-elect of George Platt was feted at First Presbyterian Church parlor. Yellow flowers and candles framed the display. a registry rose tree, corsages, and a cookware set were presented. Guests included Mrs. I. C. Winningham and Mrs. Alvin Platt Sr. with sixty in attendance.

Nancy Winningham George Platt First Presbyterian Church I. C. Winningham Alvin Platt Jr Alvin Platt Sr Houston Susie Schulz Becky Platt Rindy McPherson Sandra Jones John Kubitz San Antonio J. C. McPherson Pasadena E. C. Messick John RB. Combs Earl Wilburn Haskell Cooke C. D. Huddle Sam

Birth announcements for Sturm and Harper families

Heirport Sturm and Mrs Raymond Sturm of 402 Stewart welcome son Dwayne Allen born August 3 at Gulf Coast Hospital weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces with sister Cynthia Sue. grandparents Joe Stepanski Edna Partain Baytown Herman Sturm Sr Yorktown. great grandparents Alvin Buendel Sr Regina Stepanski Garfield Yorktown. Harper couple Jimmy W Harper and Mrs Nancy Quez Harper of Pasadena announce daughter Lyndi Denee born July 2 at Gulf Coast Hospital weighing 7 pounds 6 4 ounces. siblings Shannon aged 4. grandparents Mildred Oller Barton Oller C W Harper League City. great grandmother Zula Westbrook BentonArk.

Harper Jimmy W. Harper Pasadena Lyndi Denee Gulf Coast Hospital Shannon Mildred Oller Baytown l Barton Oller C. W. Harper League City Zula Westbrook Benton, Ark Nancy Quez Baytown

Wedding Guests Mentioned for Linda Anderson Charles Putman

Attendants listed for the wedding include Mrs Lena Richards Mr and Mrs Porter Campbell Mr and Mrs Gerald Anderson Tim Anderson Johnnie Hulme John Tubbs Jr Mrs William Machen Houston Mrs D F Scott Galena Park Mr and Mrs N J Campbell Mrs Victor Anderson Mark Julie and Laurie Pasadena Mrs Bat House Patricia Ruth Marie Nancy Corpus Christi Mrs Fred Archer Hico and Mrs Charles Rush Duncanville.

Decorators Have Problems Planning Their Own Houses

New York AP notes that decorators struggle to plan their own homes with the same care they give clients. Ellen McCluskey describes a Park Avenue apartment with burgundy lacquered walls, marble updates, and mixed furniture styles from Italian to German. She emphasizes light, flexible layouts, and architectural touches to expand spaces. Her own rooms include a 39 foot living area with mirrors, Plexiglas, and carefully lit corners, while the dining room features Regency and Chippendale pieces and a black gold ceiling treatment.

New York Ellen McCluskey Park Avenue Miss McCluskey Duncan Europe Preston Long

Baytonian Honored With Stork Shower

Mrs. Van R. Bush was honored with a stork shower at the home of Mrs. T. F. Odom. Hostesses presented a pink carnation corsage and a nursery lamp. About 300 guests attended, with decorations including a pink and blue bassinet, a miniature stork, and a white lace cloth over the serving table.

van R. Bush T. F. Odom Shelia Cooper Eddie Tehee O. D. Young K. T. Earthman Johnny Lashiee

Kramer birth announced in Baytown area

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kramer of 212 Taft announce the birth of Ronald Kyle Kramer on August 9 at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. The baby weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Riddle of Mount Pleasant and Mrs. Adair Kramer of Baytown. Great grandmothers are Mrs. E. L. Riddle of Mount Pleasant and Mrs. U. J. Kramer of Freeport.

Kramer Ben Kramer Taft Ronald Kyle San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Lewis Riddle Mount Pleasant Adair Kramer Baytown E. le, Riddle U. J. Kramer Freeport

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