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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1952
Page
4
Neighbor News items feature local residents and events with brief notes and social happenings. The page highlights community milestones, gatherings, and small announcements from Baytown area residents during August 1952.
Miss Mary Glynn Cornelius and Eugene Coker of Baytown plan a September 6 wedding at the First Baptist church in Nacogdoches. Engagement announced by her parents Ulyses and Mrs. Cornelius of Cushing. She is a Cushing High School graduate employed at First National Bank. he a Robt. E. Lee graduate working at the Baytown Refinery. Also notes a medicinal advert for Wonder Salve and Wonder Soap.
Miss Mararie Ann Stoufflet and Robert Brooks select attendants for a 5 p.m. Sunday ceremony at St Joseph's Catholic Church. Matron of honor is Mrs. O L Melamb. best man Fred G Brooks. bridesmaids Betty Templer Kathryn Jane Ruget Jerilyn Wilburn. flower girl Deborah Hill. groomsmen Fred Brooks Jr Lamoine Hooks Barry Nettles. Rev Denis Kennedy will officiate. Reception at Miss Stoufflet's grandmother Mrs G A Stoufflet's home 2204 Cesar Bayan.
The Jo Skaggs circle of Central Baptist church met at Mrs. A. A. Sanders home to hear Mrs. J. M. Lilly speak on the Margaret and Burney funds aiding missionary children’s education in the US. An offering for the Burney fund was taken and the meeting closed with prayer.
Baytown Business and Professional Women members were urged to vote Saturday in the runoff primary after studying the voting machine issue for Harris County. Miss Eva Scranton told the chapter to go to the polls but did not advocate a position. Robert Gillette, Baytown attorney, spoke on Citizenship under the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, urging women to exercise their rights.
Mrs. James McFatridge hosted the Joy circle at 509 East Alford. Mrs. Forrest McKinney led the Mission to America lesson and opened with prayer. Seth Ward class ice cream supper was planned for next Wednesday to fund chairs. Five members and one guest attended. Mrs. FL W. Smith will host the next meeting on Highway 146.
Women eager for new fall clothes can preview outfits Friday evening at 5 by Meyer Bros White House and the Beytown Garden club at the Community House. Proceeds fund garden club civic projects. Featured items include a black white yellow plaid dormitory coat and a golden poodle cloth coat with amber buttons and a wide collar.
Practical guidance on letting children choose instruments and practice times, exposing them to rich music, starting a record collection, and choosing a friendly, competent teacher. Personal notes include Mr and Mrs D C Smith and Betty Ann visiting Aransas Pass and Huffman relatives, plus George Floyd Lancaster at a Southern Baptist camp in Ridgecrest, NC reporting Texans present.
Cynthia Ann Michalsky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tammy Michalsky, marked her fifth birthday with a party at Mrs. D. F. Stubbs home in Huffman. Guests included many Michalsky relatives and friends from Crosby Highlands and Pasadena, with punch cake and ice cream served.
Lynette Bishop daughter of Mr and Mrs M L Bishop 511 Forrest was surprised with a birthday party Monday at home The celebration included a backyard picnic fried chicken trimmings birthday cake and ice cream Guests included Sue Ammons Vealto Geraldine Fain Donna Godkin Mary Kovar Harriett Hensler and many others from the Bishop family
Miss Sheila Meleese Miller niece of Mrs. John Riley Aldridge of Atlanta will marry Charles Veazey LeCraw formerly of Baytown now of Atlanta at 5:30 p.m. August 30 in North Ave Presbyterian Church Atlanta. LeCraw a Baytown refinery chemical engineer and Boy Scout leader and Georgia Tech graduate. The bride is a hostess for Delta Airlines.
Mrs Edwin Frazier hosted the Margaret Porter circle of Memorial Church at her home. Mrs Lester Alford presided with Mrs H L Bunn leading the home mission program. Nine members attended as Cokes were served. Next Royal Services program and business meeting set for 10 2m Tuesday at the church. Highlands Book Review Club met at Mrs Berthram Norris home and planned to move to Mrs Alsey Neveton in Houston for the review led by Mrs A E Rodger.
East Haring County Federation of Garden Clubs dedicates a tree at Lee College in memory of charter members Mrs Gan Holland and Mrs Bessie Pruett. The 1952-53 yearbook is dedicated to them. A Community House meeting featured Mrs W A Douglas discussing Barabbas, with a treat of pinch and cookies for 24 members. centerpiece featured crape myrtle.
Mrs D S M Waltman led the Wooster circle of St Mark's Methodist church meeting at Mrs Arnold Field's home in Wooster. Opening prayer and song were led by Mrs E J Offer. A vote to cooperate with the prayer meeting group was suggested.
Lynn Blakey daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Blakey of Missouri celebrates her first birthday on Wednesday. Her grandmothers are Mrs Sara Sawhergee of Maytown and Mrs Estelle Blakey of Fiouston. California scaudia redwood trees are described as the tallest living things on earth.
Mrs. H. E. Summers of 100 Lafe yette will host the Loyce Nelson circle of Second Baptist Church for the September 2 meeting. Tuesday’s session was at Mrs. Dan Hutchins’s home at 620 Dath with R. H. Manis leading the missions program. Other participants included K. R Sieber, Mrs. J. H. Ashworth, Mrs. Summers, and Mrs. W. B. Hasner.
Huffman Baptist church members will vote Wednesday night on repainting the exterior. Treasurer Mrs Ara Smith said the church spent 882 dollars on interior redecorating, roof replacement, and restroom installation, with work starting about two weeks ago. Also, League of Women Voters unit invites women to a 8 p.m. meeting at Mrs Dan Perkins home.
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