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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1961
Page
4
The ESA style show spotlighted fur trimmed coats and vivid colors like turquoise magenta cobalt blue and emerald green. Outfits ranged from fitted midriffs to draped skirts with decorative belts and cloud white crepe ensembles, ending with a notable black velvet sheath and magenta ensemble.
The Stewardship Committee of First Christian Church hosted a Hawaiian luau for new members since Jan 4. Clyde Jones announced the event as members wore leis and skirts, with prizes for authentic costumes. Edythe Musick won best muu muu, Johnny Rowe best dressed man from Wahoo, and Mike Walsh led a singing group of about 14. Eldon Berry organized the program centered on Christian Wills with Dr W T Jones assisting.
Highlands Home Demonstration Club held a quilting bee to finish a quilt with Mrs. J. R. Barrow providing the top and lining. Members served lunch, Grace Long played piano, and the finished quilt is for sale to fund club activities. They plan to participate in the Highlands Jamboree on Sept 9 by running a booth with hot dogs, drinks, chili, cakes, and pies. A National Home Demonstration meeting will be in Maine this month with some members traveling by chartered bus for three days, followed by a three week vacation.
Truly Circle of the Baptist Temple met Tuesday with Mrs Elmer Evans for a Bible study. Members were urged to purchase clothing for the community missions project led by Mrs Felton Tucker. Mrs James Bryan Jr. led the topic Sharing My Saviour With College Students.
Tors tapped during intermission as the swing group plus one led by Kelly Martin performed pop and old favorites. The act featured Miss Lou Drury piano Charles Forque bass fiddle Remon Harbin trombone and Charlie Hill drums with two tap dancers Elizabeth Girch and Carol Alpha. They closed with Bill Bailey in a Dixie Land style. Ann Bridges modeled sportswear while the crowd enjoyed fashion from the Style Shoppe.
Miss Connie Callam bride elect of Jimmy Doyle Brummett was honored at a miscellaneous shower Wednesday night at the Community House. Hostesses were Miss Sue Engelhardt Miss Sharon Jones Miss Jerry Mallory Miss Janet Donnelly Miss Mary Jane Bull Miss Harriet Kelly and Mrs Kay Creekmore. A green and white centerpiece featured a miniature bride and groom and rice baskets. Green punch and a bride book cake decorated with green bells and roses were served. White carnation corsages were given to the honoree and her mother Mrs Wade Callam. About 25 guests registered. Hostesses presented a hand mixer to the honoree.
Attendants named for the wedding of Miss May and James Wise set for 6 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Baptist Church in Ramsey Mills. Rev A L Jordan will officiate with Pat Merka as groomsman and Jace as usher. Music by Miss Lou Lumpkin organist and Miss Ed Monk soloist. Reception follows in Fellowship Hall with a long house party listed.
A medical terminology course led by Mrs. Ruby Knox starts September 7 at Gulf Coast Hospital. Limited to 20 students, interviews run Sundays 2 to 5 pm at 900 Jones Road Highlands. No tuition beyond book costs. Lectures by area doctors planned for the third Thursday. classes meet 7 to 9 pm on Thursdays.
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