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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1950

Page

4

Woman's Page Garden Federation hosts slide tour

Members of Hartis County Federation of Garden Clubs met at Baytown Community House, traveling through 10 states via color slides. Ted Lyman presented views of Niagara Falls, Yellowstone, Brice Canyon and Grand Canyon. The Horticulture Club joined the federation, new by law changes approved. A red ribbon floral display and a butterfly lilies exhibit were shown.

Daast Hartis P County Federation of Garden Clubs Baytown Ted Lyman Niaara Fats Yellowstone Park Brice F Grand Canyons Horticultus Club Emeeting D. D. Rogers Gladiolus ‘Club A. M. Pelly Federation

VEW Women To Sell Desserts For New VFW Building

The Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary will sell pies and cakes Saturday at 9 a.m. at the corner of Texas and Ashville to raise funds for a new VFW building on Decker Drive. Commander Mrs Helen Biggs notes that the first sale drew many buyers buying treats for Sunday meals.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary VFW Texas Ashville Helen Biggs Decker Drive

Mary McFerren Ninth Birthday Party Honoree

Mary McFerren is the party honoree on her ninth birthday. Helen McFerren hosted at Oregon street with Aliss W R McFerren and Aliss Alma McNulty assisting. Guests played games, prizes went to Char lene Del Homme and Rostyn Hanle, and Uncle Phil’s program wished her well. Pink lemonade ice cream and pink blue cakes with doll candle holders were served to a list of guests.

Mary Helen McFerren Oregon Street Aliss W. R. McFerren Aliss Alma McNulty Hingo Charlene del Homme Rostyn Hanle Phe Six Phil Donna Gibson Janie Scots Gloria Savell Martyn Klerpas Roslyn Hanle Wanda Lynn Hanle Mary Elizabeth Kubica Trudy Kubica Judy Charlene del Homme Vera Kowis Jackie Ray Billie Tom MecFerren

Wesleyan Service Guild meets at Bussey home

Fifteen members attended the Wesleyan Service Guild meeting at Mrs. Ruth Bussey’s home. Miss Billie Laughlin led the program. A future meeting is planned for September 6 at Miss Mary Barnett’s home, 203 North Jones, with Lucile Beard giving the devotional. It may take nature up to 1600 years to create an inch of topsoil.

Wesleyan Service Guild Ruth Bussey Billie Laughlin Mary Barnett North Jones Lucile Beard

Wedding Unites Mildred Fleischman And A D Wilkinson Jr

A double ring ceremony at 8 pm yesterday united Mildred L Fleischman daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Fleischman Baytown and A D Wilkinson Jr son of Mr and Mrs A D Wilkinson Sr Baytown. The First Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev M H McPhail. Honor attendants were Mr and Mrs Jack E Curry. Guests included only the parents and immediate families. They will reside at 322 Daniels. The bride, a Lee College graduate, attended Lee College and the groom a Lee College graduate who also attended Rice Institute.

Mildred L. Fleischman W. J. Fleischman Baytown A. D. Wilkinson, Jr A. D. Wilson First Presbyterian Church M. EH. McPhail Jack E. Curry Daniels Robert E. Lée High School Leee_College Lee College Rice Institute

Edwina Withers Honored At Linen Shower

Edwina Withers, bride elect of Rogert Leon Brooks of Sulphur Springs, received linen gifts at a shower hosted by Mrs. Velma Tharp and Mrs. Ro E Ferrell Sr. at 520 West Humble. Guests, carnations, red ribbon, red canna, and salvia decor filled the rooms. punch served at the watermelon bowl. about 20 guests watched the honoree open gifts in a white basket with a silver bell.

Edwina Withers Rogert Leon Brooks Sulphur Springs Velma Tharp Ro E Ferrell Sr RL &. Ferrell Sr Yvonne Ferrell Ferrell Sr West Humble Ferrell Jr

Coke Party Honors Pat Halfin in Beaumont

Miss Mary Jo Braswell hosted a coke party for her houseguest Miss Pat Halfin at Beaumont yesterday afternoon. Attendants included Misses Mary Ann Eliis and Tobye Fram. Pink asters in a cut glass bowl centerpiece and arrangements of yellow flowers brightened the reception area. Miss Halfin planned to return to Beaumont today.

Mary Jo Braswell Pat Halfin Beaumont Ap. m Miss Braswell Mary Ann Eliis Tobye Fram Miss Helfin

Bridges and Huddlestons Visit With Relatives

Bridges family hosts Dr Bridges brother and Mrs J Bridges with sons John Robey Buddy and Jo Katherine of Danton Rouge Louisiana. Huddlestons Rev and Mrs B C Huddleston and sons visit Blanket and Weatherford. Mrs Taylor at Home and Mrs Birch Taylor returns from Hermann Hospital after two weeks. Willing Workers Circle Cedar Bayou Methodist meets at Mrs Teen Matysiak home with regular hostesses next Wednesday.

Huddlestons B.c.huddleston and Sons Blanket Texas Jack Huddtestoin Weatherford Ace Cedar’ Bayou Methodist Church Teen Matysiak Gram 8

Page V Watson Attendants Named for Highlands Wedding

Miss Martha Jane Page of Highlands and Rex Donald Watson of Channelview announce their wedding planned Sunday at the Second Baptist Church in Highlands. Attendants include Misses Burlene Black Kathryn Jackson as bridesmaids and Mrs. B L Page as matron of honor. Best man is John Cassels. groomsmen B L Page and Richard King. Public invitation via the press. reception at the Page home 712 Wallisville Highlands. and more notices follow about a family reunion in Texas City, travels of Mrs Cates, and other brief items.

Martha Jane Page Highlands Rex Donald Watson Channelview Second Baptist Church B. L. Page Burlene Black Kathryn Jackson John Cassels Richard King 5. H. Page Wallisville

Phebean Class Meets in Templeton Home

The Phebean Class of Baptist Femple met at the home of S. J. C. Templeton 116 Riggs for its weekly meeting. Mrs. E R Wright opened with a prayer, followed by reports from Mrs. J G tary and class teacher Mrs. Esther Edgely. Gass will meet next week at Mrs. Don Evans home. Cookies were served to several members and guests including Mrs. Eddie Bonner and Mrs. J B Elkins of Jewett.

Baptist Femple S. J. C. Templeton Rigss E.R. Wright Springfield J. G. Tary Esther Edgely A P. Gieger Gass Don Evans J. C. Walding Felton Tucker Enda Lehr Eddie Foster Eddie Bonner J. B. Elkins Jewett

Buffet Dinner For Venezuelan Visitors At San Marcos

Mr and Afrs T Servellos and children of Barcelona Venezuela were hosted at a lawn buffet by Mr and Mrs Berfield Tetties 408 East Adane The Servellos in the US this summer for their daughters San Marcos Academy graduation They stayed as guests of Ir and Mrs Nettles and Mr and Mrs Robert Barfield Guests included Mr and Mrs J D Orion and family Mr and Mrs Elmer Gray Mrs R A Brame and son Jimmy and Billy Harlan The Barytonians met the Venezuelans at Mr and Mrs Gray s summer home in San Marcos It is Mr Servello s first trip to the United States in 20 years.

Servellos Barcelona Venezuela Berfield Tetties East Adane United States San Marcos Academy Nettles Robert Barfield J. D. Orion Elmer. Gray R. A. Brame Jimmy Billy Harlan Mrs. Gray San Marcos Mr. Servello

Church Women Plan Feasts to Build or Improve Here

Three women groups announce fundraisers to aid church projects and operations. St John’s Methodist WSCS hosts a chicken dinner 5 to 7 p.m. in the Educational Building. Cedar Bayou WSCS offers ice cream and cake at the church. St Joseph’s Catholic Church plans an Italian dinner September 15 at the school to support additions and expansions for St Joseph’s School. Tickets: $1 adults, 50 cents children. Committees and contact names listed for food prep, finances, desserts, equipment, drinks, table service, and seating. Knights of Columbus to provide evening entertainment. Call organizers to help.

Women’s Society of Christian Service St. John’s Methodist Cedar Bayou Suppes Acuvisu Tug Pane St. Joseph's Catholic Church St. Joseph’s School St. John’s Wscs J. D. Bays Cherge Mahlon Hanle St.Joseph’s Mother's Club Avrl. McFerren St. Joseph's Altar Society Mike Altimore Tony Tarary H Northy Otis Magee M. Parks D. Zatopek J. Selensky Sam Lundy A. Forestiel Mahson Hanie C. Gloger Knights of Columbus W. R McFerren

Saribenne Thomas to Become Bride of Paul Karback

Engagement announcement for Miss Saribenne Thomes, daughter of Mrs. Dell Thomas and Dr. B. W. Thomes, to Paul Karback of Baytown. He is the son of F. H. Harback of North Arlington New Jersey and a chemical engineer at Baytown Refinery. The couple plan a fall wedding at Crystal Bay in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Malcolm Jones. Miss Thomas is a Robert E. Lee high school and Lee College graduate. Harback is a Vanderbilt University graduate.

Saribenne Thomes Dell Thomas Pearce B. W. Thomes East Texas Paul Karback Tne Baytown F. H. Harback North Arlington New Jersey Malcolm Jones Crystal Bay Miss Thomas Robert E. Lee High School Lee College Harback Vanderbilt University Nashville Tennessee

Women Golfers Win Prizes for Low Scores in Contest

The Ladies Golf Association awarded golf balls Tuesday to members who won the Hidden Partners contest. Mary Dou Hraxler and Malley Bates as well as Thelma Sanders and Fay Wilkens posted net scores of 73 and split the prize. About 12 members attended due to other tournament participation.

The Ladies Golf Association Mary Dou Hraxler Malley Bates Thelma Sanders Fay Wilkens

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