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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1955
Page
3
Mrs D L Hornsby, named on the Sun’s good house keeper list, shares long time family recipes. Sugar Cookies and Banana Nut Cake are described with warm notes, offering steps and tips for making a cake and cookies for lunches and desserts.
J W and Mrs James W Nelson of Baytown will host an open house from 5 to 8 p m Sunday at 101 Forrest celebrating their 50th anniversary They moved to Goose Creek in 1979 Nelson a Sun Oil retiree was active in cattle and oil industries Married Sept 3 1905 in Little Elm Texas both born and raised there They have seven children 16 grandchildren two grandsons on active duty in military service Attending out of town guests include Mrs TF Malone C H Parker Matt Davis J M Slover and others from Denton Kerrville Frisco Wichita Falls and Charlotte The golden theme centers on a white and gold serving plate used by three generations for the anniversary celebration
Betty Lou Fox and Thomas Edward Laughlin Jr. were married at 8 p.m. in the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary chapel with Rev. Thom Hunter officiating. Bridesmaids included her sister Mrs. R. E. Gibson of Midland. best man Bill Laughlin of Baytown. The couple, UT students in architecture and engineering, plan to live in Austin after a Monterrey Mexico wedding trip.
Sept 15 wedding date set for Elizabeth Hocker of Highlands and Thomas R Campbell of Ellington Air Force base. Announcement by bride and groom’s parents lists addresses in Highlands Watertown Conn. Elizabeth a Robert E Lee HS graduate. Campbell a Oliver Walcott Tech School Warrington Conn and mechanical engineer in the Air Force. Registration at St Josephs School Sept 1-2. classes start with half days first week. The Lansford family seeks a small tan and white Pekingese named Buster missing from Prairie Avenue Highlands.
A Training Union revival begins Monday at Deer Park Baptist Church with daily sessions from 7 p.m. to 4 p.m. through Sunday. The Southern Baptist Association of Dallas will lead the revival. H. B. Green, choir director of First Baptist La Parte, collaborates with juniors and Miss Neta Fiasl Miss Nell Nordstand and Miss Geneva Smith guiding the elementary department.
Around Highlands residents greet each other at a weekend social. Mr and Mrs A He Hamm and Chick and Hachael Johnston travel from Texas City for a special occasion. Mrs Fannie Richardson and Mrs J E Kersh settle minor matters. Dr Jim Sammons dines out while family vacations in Ohio. Guests include Mrs Mary Gordon and Mrs Kittie Robinson of Cold Springs. Continuous building projects advance at Highlands Elementary and Second Baptist Church along East Wallisville Road.
Ashbel Smith PTA announces its first general meeting for September 15. An executive board session at the president's home, hosted by Mrs. Jim Nelson, distributed instruction packets to committee chairs. Treasurer Mrs. A E Allen presented the budget and Mrs. R B Batlarber outlined the year’s program. Officers and chairmen are reminded of the special section of instruction at 9 20 am on September 7 in the Community House.
Mrs Boyer will be a guest speaker at the Baytown Home Association meeting to discuss harmonizing fabrics for home decorating. The quarterly gathering will be hosted at H Stevenson 178 Tay shore drive. President Steele McDonald announced the event for 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
Lynchburg kindergarten first grade and new students will register Monday from 9 to 11:30 am at the Lynchburg school. This is the first pre registration session. Other students report at 8:20 am Thursday. Registrants should bring a doctor's statement if possible, plus a birth certificate and records of prior schooling.
A small party for Stefanii Snead marked her third birthday at 700 South Circle Drive. Guests included her grandmother Mrs Iva Sattles and relatives Debbie Robbins Elaine Dodgen Lynne Mel Dowell and many others who enjoyed cake, ice cream, balloons and favors.
A&M Mothers Club will appear on the Darts for Dough TV program at 7:30 pm Wednesday over Kink TV. The station is on Bata Post Oak road between Old Richmond road and Westheimer. Audience members must arrive promptly at 7 pm. A short note explains cake testing by pressing the top surface of a cake to see if it springs back.
Miss Janie Tarbutton bride elect of Walt Fitzpatrick of New York was honored at a bridal shower hosted at 1406 Fast Texas. Pink and white décor featured carnations, crystal, and a bride book cake. about 50 guests signed the bride’s book.
Europe bound teacher Miss Bobbiedmondson visits Baytown with her sisters Mrs Burgis and Mr Stout remaining until school reopens. Karen Heiman daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvick returns from a two month Aruba vacation with the Marvick family. Marvicks, former Baytown residents, note Mr Marvick works for Largo Oil Co. Miss Heiman enjoyed steak dinner and open house while there.
The Grace Women's Society of Christ held a family night in the Grace Methodist church fellowship hall replacing their regular midweek meeting. Charlene Ann Macinnis received a life membership from president Mrs. L. J. Renee. The program featured songs by Sharron Lyns Marmann and a playlet The American Indian. Colt drinks and ice cream were served to members and guests.
A feature on a new living lipstick introduced by a major cosmetics firm last week. Report notes the product lasts up to 24 hours with minimal blotting needed, leaves a slight tint in the morning, and requires a swipe before second application to prevent clumping.
New York reports show feminine gams in fall color ranges from sienna to plum with iridescent finishes in green and gold. Hosiery makers say deeper shades dominate this season as pastel blues pinks yellows and greens appear for contrast with dresses and suits. The National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers notes this season promotes a one color look and expects shades to complement varying skin tones and costumes.
Two students will attend Lee College this fall on Baytown Employers Federation scholarships. Allen Grady Lane, son of Mr and Mrs A G Lane, is the 1865 recipient, and Mias Govendolgin Fipperson, daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Epperson, is the MIA recipient. The BEF scholarship to Lee College totals $125 per year for two years. Lane is a graduate of Robert E Lee High School, Miss Epperson graduated from Cedar Bayou High School.
New York readers are invited to serve boned ham slices to welcome summer guests. The guide suggests baking the bone in ham or slicing it into uniform servings for carving. A hot jelly sauce with crabapple or tart jelly, lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves, and curing powder tops the meal, paired with a green vegetable, buttered rice, and a fruit salad.
New York report notes a wax dipped fresh frozen steak packaging innovation by M T E Wallia Plastic Wax Co, approved by the Agriculture Department. The wax coated meat reportedly stays good for a week or longer under proper refrigeration and reduces streaking from traditional wrappings.
Pattern bureau offers spring summer fashion designs for all sizes and occasions. Copy price 35 cents in coin. send pattern number and size with name and address to New York address. Include extra stamp per pattern for first close mail. No waistline scam claim amid fragmented OCR text.
Miss Juanita Cleon Moore wed O W Leatherwood in Crafty First Baptist Church with double vows read by Rev Pred Sanderlin. Bride wore fingertip veil, gown with pearl crown, orchid bouquet. maid of honor Wyre Flourmoy and bridesmaids wore rainbow hues. Best man Carl Leatherwood. reception at church annex. couple to live in Crosby after Galveston honeymoon.
Miss Robbins will address the Texas State College for Women Ex-Students Association Tuesday night at 7 20 in the Community House. Mrs Mauries Bhum, president, will lead the business session as Miss Heilon assists with coordinating Red Cross work in Europe and Packie area.
Members of the Stewardship class from Highlands Motorlist will meet at Lyondell on Saturday for a season kickoff. The group will depart from the church at 2 PM with officers listed and Mrs Limpkin noted among organizers.
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