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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1954

Page

7

Shower Honors Mrs. Ericson Bride at Community House

Mrs. Lester Ericson was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower at the Community House. The former Miss Lorraine McBety of Vancouver, Canada, now resides at 736 North Market Street. Hostesses Mrs. L. A. Crow and Mrs. Frank Kelley Jr. gave pastel sheets and pillow vases. The serving table featured marigold sprays in crystal baskets and a miniature bride with bridesmaid. Entertainment by Mrs. Linyd Lindsey included piano selections. Twenty seven guests enjoyed lime sherbet and cake decorated like a bridal saddle.

Lester Ericson Ericson Lorraine McBety Vancouver Canada North Market Street L. A. Crow Frank Kelley Jr Linyd Lindsey

Style Show Benefits Cerebral Palsy Patients in Village

The Epsilon Siena Alpha sorority hosts a two act style show at the Community House to aid cerebral palsy patients. The Style Shoppe and Vickers provide fashions with tickets at 31 cents. Junior models include Tanya Cannon Madeline Dil Amnette Giddings Lucy Stallworth Marcia White and A L Hartless. Senior models are Mrs Jimmy Bailey Mrs M L Finkinger Mrs Pat O Sullivan Mrs W L Roberts Mrs Tan Williams and Lucy Rae Pryor. Al Melinger is commentator Joe Barsalou supplies background music and a musical interlude separates sections. Preview starts at 8 p m.

Epsilon Siena Alpha Sorority Vickers Tanya Cannon Madeline Dil Amnette Giddings Lucy Stallworth Marcia White A. L. Hartless Jimmy Bailey M. L. Finkinger Pat O'Sullivan W. L. Roberts Tan Williams Lucy Rae Pryor al Melinger Joe Barsalou

Not Room For Furnishing Fad By GAY TAULEY

New York decorator Melanie Kahane argues fashion should not dominate home decor. She says there is no room for fads like black wrought iron and venetian blinds, urging affordable, practical changes as industry evolves. She champions open living spaces, bare floors, and cool colors with washable fabrics and new materials.

Gay Tauley New York Christian Diors Melanie Kahane Adism Miss Kahne View American Insitute of Jack

Wight Family Reunion At D A Wight Home

The D A Wight home in North Carolina hosted a family reunion with a covetous dish supper and homemade ice cream as the highlight. Attendees included R L Huddleston John Kubik Roxie Kubik Ren Kubik Johnnie Kubik J C Casey and several local relatives. Out of town guests came from Houston Trex City Azle and Fort Worth areas among others.

D. A. Wight Talt Carolina J. M. Huddlestan Trex City R.n. Huddlestan Gary Azle Fort Worth

Mary Helen McFerren Honored At Dance Celebration

Miss Mary Helen McFerren celebrated her thirteenth birthday with a dance at the Knights of Columbus hall. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McFerren hosted. Taenah decorated the venue with colorful balloons and streamers while music from a jukebox accompanied the party. Grandfather John Has and relatives attended as families served ice cream and party favors.

Mary Helen McFerren K of Chai Taenah W. J. McFerren Nanares Tohn F. 1 Ohn Melvin Dipp

Government Takes Survey On Butter and Cheese Buying

Government hires Market Research Corp of America to survey housewives on weekly butter and cheese purchases. The study, costing 88.40, aims to explain buying habits, prices, and factors influencing dairy demand to aid campaigns and price supports. Previous reports show rising butter use and margarine trends amid price interventions.

Bernard Brenner Washington Sant Department of Agriculture Market Research Corporation of America Gmail America Jas Evis T. Benson

Miss Wilburn Feted With Bridal Party

Miss Jerilyn Wilburn bride elect of Gene Branscome of Dallas was honored at a Saturday night bridal party in the home of Miss Nancy Barker 220 W James. Hostesses were Miss Barker and Miss Vernelle Burnett. Guests enjoyed Cokes brownies doughnuts and cookies. Miss Wilburn received a lazy Susan as a gift. Fifteen guests attended with two out of town guests Miss Carol Thomas of Dallas and Miss Mary Paul Boligny of Houston.

Jerilyn Wilburn Gene Branscome Dallas Nancy Barker W. James Miss Barker Vernelle Burnett Giadioli Wilburn Suzan Carol Thomas Mary Paul Boligny Houston

Englishes Are Honored At Open House

The Rev and Mrs George English formerly with Baptist Temple were feted at a Baytown open house hosted by Mr and Mrs Jesse H Dunn They planned to move to Rio Hondo where he will serve as pastor at First Baptist. Guests numbered about 100 with out of town visitors from Paris Houston and more.

George English Baptist Temple Jesse H. Dunn West Adane Baytown Rio Hondo First Baptist Church A. O. Wright Paris English A. Pohodic Janie and Sue Houston Dunn Verman Collins Denix Evans J. C. Wadding H. §. Hughes Evlyn Dunn Glenda Richardson Oliza McClain Margaret Weir

Mrs Musgrove Feted At Party Surprise Birthday

A surprise birthday party honored Mrs I E Musgrove at her home 614 Neal hosted by her husband and Mrs Henry Garrett. Guests included Houston residents and local couples, with a later note on a Memorial Baptist church Willing Workers picnic at Roseland Park and the postponement of the Rebekah lodge meeting.

I. E. Musgrove Neal Rand Henry Garrett Otto Braun Fred Potter Alien Lawrente Houston James Hall, Jr Emory Hallman W. M. Mee Guire Luke Corneville Eddie Going Leola Isaacks Georgia Biewick Ed Hearndon Luther T. Musgrove Lila KK. Kaliman Fat Garrett Erma Laola Seigher Alla Neal Dora Dean Fraize Hub Bounds Memoriial Baptist Church Roseland Park

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