One of Oldest Grammar Schools Teaches History
A lighthearted look at how the grammar school ranks among long-lived institutions. It traces schooling from ancient Greece and Rome to modern times, noting shifts from one-room huts to multi story buildings and modern amenities while praising progress in education.
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ML E. Byrne
Junior
Little Sister
Grammar School
Rome
St. Augustine of Hippo
Réne
Milan
Carthage
Joliet
Schinal
Bendting
Monroe Delivers St Mark's WSCS Program
Mrs. R. H. Monroe led the St Mark's Methodist WSCS meeting detailing the triennial goals and the aim that the Kingdom of God may be realized. The session opened with the Lord's Prayer, business followed, and reports were given by circle chairs. Jackie Alford attended as a guest.
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R. H. Monroe
Women's Society of Christian Service
St. Mark's Methodist Church
EB. J. Offer
Henry Ct. Lyles
Airs
N.S. D'Olive
L. Alford
School of Missions At
Lakeview
Circle
Jackie Alford
Dinner Party for Eleanor Grigg Prepares Attendants
Miss Eleanor Grigg, soon to be married to Bill Gaston, was feted at a Kiwanis club luncheon where she was named Sweetheart of the club and later hosted at Mrs G A Lillie's dinner party. Guests enjoyed songs by Mrs Grigg accompanied by John Smith and gifts of silver and linen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Grigg
Bill Gaston
Kiwanis Club
G. A. Lillie
Kiwanis
Mis. Grigg
John Smith
Bragg Callaway
Heelenant Goyer
Stork Shower Honors Mrs E J Harry
Mrs E J Harry was honored at a Thursday night stork shower held in the home of Mrs Mes Jack Greer. Hosts were Mrs Clyde Ray mare and Mrs Carl McAtes. Yellow and white decor featured a bassinet centerpiece and tiny cradle flowers. Prizewinners were Mrs Otis Linder and Mrs Curtis Gay. About 15 guests were served open faced sandwiches cookies mints and punch.
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BE. J. Harry
Mes
Jack Greer
Clyde Raymar
Carl McAtes
Mrs Wests Meeting Guides Julia Lettie Study Notes
Mrs Wests teacher for Julia Lettie study led the Missin study chapter Salvation in Suburbia at Cedar Ray Methodist church. Mrs Dave Oliver gave a devotional. Business ran by Mrs C J Rabin. A class on meals for the sick and church flowers for September were planned. About 22 members and four visitors attended including Miss Catelyn Glayton Miss Janie Casey and Rev and Mrs Jin Jackson. A covered dish supper followed.
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W. B. West
Salvation
Suburbia
América
Tursday
Catelyn Glayton
Janie Casey
Jin Jackson
One Year Old Ronald Zamora Birthday Note
A San Antonio area child, son of Mr and Mrs A Zamora of 3114 Cedar, celebrates his first birthday Friday with grandparents Mr and Mrs J Zamora and Mr and Mrs A Alvarado of La Parte. Ronald’s birthday party is planned for Saturday afternoon.
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A. Zamora
Cedar
J Zamora
A. Alvarado
la Parte
Ronald
Chaddsville
Ralph Garrett
Hackherrs
J.B. Powell
Delphi
L. W. Garrett
Bastown
Dwick
Mrs Welch Hosts 84 Club Members In 3s Gathering
Mrs W A Welch hosted the 3s club at 141 South Seventh on Thursday with roses in the home. Prizes of $2 were won by Mrs Frank Deskectl and Mrs W J Strickler. Cakes and ice cream served to eight members. Next meeting set for 7:30 p.m. September 11 at Mrs Lynn Henderson’s home 312 East Hunnicutt. Old veils can be renewed by pressing between waxed paper sheets.
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W. A. Welch
South Seventh
Frank Deskectl
W. J. Strickler
Lynn Henderson
East Hunnicutt
Wed At 120 He'll Settle For 2 Sons
Puerto Acosta Bolivia Aus an Indian lieutenant com slit incomplete text. The fragment mentions decisions about sons and a timeline around 120 but lacks a clear event or outcome. Names and places are partially unreadable, making a definite summary difficult.
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Puerto Acosta
Bolivia
Aus
Sick List Names From San Jacinto Memorial Church
Patient roster lists Helen M. Smith Michael D Dunainy Elvis Ray Strickland and others across La Porte Baytown Highlands Crosby and Bastawn with addresses including 462 North Seventh 321 East Mur rill and 16 828 Cea ar Bayou Road 391 North Jones 1104 Lay ton Drive 33 Dyer 303 Ashby 1424 Ganal and more with many Mrs or Miss prefixes noted in the entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Smith
North Seventh
Michael D. Dunainy
Bartown
Elvis Ray Strickland
la Porte
William Bouse
East Murrill
Ada Lou Primm
Baytown
Julia Faye Lindstram
South Seventh
Billie Box Pittman
Highlands
Evelyn Pelters—Crosby
Lee James Rosprim
George B.kenie
Ceaar Bayou
James Mason
North Jones
Joe Skorepa—Bastawn
Sallye LaGrone
Layton Drive
Coya Ann Creel
Dyer
Peggy McDowell
Louisiana Hunts Missing Relics
New Orleans August 29 A criminal judge ordered a grand jury to fully investigate the disappearance of priceless relics from the Louisiana state museum amid alleged irregularities in records. Museum director Ben Mathews said hundreds of treasures are missing since he took over, with documents including the original proclamation of the Louisiana purchases among the losses. Former Gov Richard Lewes reportedly held relics displayed at a private museum, charging visitors.
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New Orleans
Louisiana_state museum
William J. O'Hara
Orleans Parish
Ben Mathews
Fhiseum
Sidney P. Revere
Earl K. Long
Mathews
Louisiana
Richard W. Lewhe
Little Fisherman Nets A Sailfish On North Carolina Pier
KURE BEACH North Carolina August 29 Milton George 12 reeled in a 14 inch sailfish from a pier and released it The catch surprised locals as sailfish rarely are landed from NC piers Taxidermists expect about $6 for the small specimen worth noting for the record and the boy’s feat.
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Kure Beach
N. C
Milton George
North Carolina
Lydia Class Meet at Central Baptist Church
Mrs McCarter hosted the Lydia class gathering at her home 708 Ruth. Mrs Ralph Ragan led opening prayer. R Cockerham introduced the speaker Mrs E Lilly who spoke on Woman's Place to God's Service. Installation plans for officers set for Sept 23 at 7:30 p.m. 14 members and one guest attended. Velma Ragan will host next meeting at 117 East Pearte.
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WN. E. McCarter
Central Baptist Church
Ruth
Ralph Ragan Lea
R. Cockerham
E. Lilly
Lilly
Weete Tisciisgea
Funeral Today For Baytonian's Sister
Funeral services were held Friday in Baton with burial planned at Memorial Park. The Baytonian family mourns the loss of their sister and asks for prayers and visitation notes.
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Baytonian
Memorial Park
Reception To Honor Teachers In Baytown
Baytown school teachers will be honored Tuesday with a 9 30 am reception in the Lee College auditorium. About 300 teachers in the district will attend. Thad Felton chairs the arrangements with Miss Beulah Mae Jackson Mrs Joe Huggins Abe Rosenzweig and W V Wright on the committee. The event is organized by the Baytown Chamber of Commerce education and retail merchants committee. Cokes ice cream and cookies will be served and recorded music will play throughout.
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Baytown
Lee College
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Thad Felton
Beulah Mae Jackson
Joe Huggins
Abe Rosenzwéig
W. V. Wright
The
Chamber of Commerce
Judy McDonald Hosts Back-To-School Party
Judy McDonald hosted a back-to-school gathering for Horace Mann schoolmates on Wednesday night. Guests swam at Roseland Park then returned to the McDonald home for cookies pineapple ice cream and refreshments.
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Judy McDonald
Horace Mann
Roseland Park
Scott
Quack Shack Marks Third Year In New Building
The Quack Shack honors past presidents and Baytown friends at an Appreciation Party in their Market Street building. Kirk Busch, the first QS president, and other former leaders are expected to attend, with tributes to Gordon Farned and Sam Stassi for enabling the move and land lease.
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Quack Shack
Baytown
Kirk Busch
S Whio
Recréation
Lee Gym
Busch
Pasadena
Jaycees
S. L. Knowles
Frank Sheffield
Lihés
Korea
Donald Thaman
Dixie Williams
Ray Darrell Cargill
Ruljin Russell
Pat Nicholson
Quack Shackers
Gordon Farned
Market Street
Sam Stassi
Fldershaw
Rex Ravel
Wil
Ilap
Joyce Ann Pau
Just Folks Names N Notes Labor Day Trips and Family Birthdays
Local column highlights the Satterwhite family planning a Labor Day trip to New Orleans with a dinner at Antoine's to relive past travels. It notes birthdays for Judy Frazusa and Linda Sur Satterwhilfe, plus social events and visits by Baytown couples and relatives. George Gentry Jr returns from Korea after five months with the Marines. further details cover local travelers and gatherings.
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T. I
Linda Sur Satterwhilfe
Sir North Ashbel
Baytown
Jack Elder
T.G. Ders
DE. Carraway
John R. Fo
Gene Georgi
Doug Durant
Monterrey
Demostan Istre
Jennings
Raymond Istre
W. D. Reeves
Henry Istre
Sat Odom
Willie Istre
Nelson McElroy
Yde McElro
Wake
Toa. McElrot
Waco
George
Gentry, JR
Korea
California
GU. & Soi
Gentry
FHS Marine Division
Bunker Bill
Navy Mothers To Give Party At VA Hospital
Wary Mothers plan a party for veterans at the Veteran's Hospital in Houston. About eight members attended the regular business meeting in the Community House where plans were laid and refreshments were served.
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Navy
VA Hospital
Veteran’s Hospital
Howston
Sera
Mieetl
Birthday Party for Rhonda Wilkinson in Bartlesville OK
A birthday gathering for Rhonda Wilkinson held on the 15th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bartlesville Oklahoma. Guests included John Bailey Lowell Brand Bobby Floyd Ji Mey Sarq Catherine Kirkman Archean and Janie Robberx. A Mexican pinata was broken, balloons and a cake with five candles were served.
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Rhonda Wilkinson
Rhonda Wikinson
John Bartlesville
Okla
Hex Bran
Barney
Anchided
John Bailey
Lowel
Jig Brand
Bobby Floyd
Ji Mey Sarq
Catherine Kirkman
Me Archean
Janie Robberx
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E. J. Harry
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Grerators
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Carl M. Jacobs
Parkway
Dra Baytown Op
Ronald Charles Zamora
Ronald Harding Garrett
San Jacinto Memorial
Mrs. McCarter
Lydia
Margaret Blasingamé
Wadia Jones
Betty le Blant
Imogene
Normagene Schauland
H.T. Norris
Bennie Middaugh
Jo~reta Jones
Janie Bramlett
Beverly Nockheild
Teenage Recreation Center
Tommy Cook
Larry Hale
Fred Allgair
Baytown Sun
Hank
Auto — Signature — Furniture
Acuston
Guardian Financial Corporation
PSL Lawtown
Teras Ave
Grunnon Theare
Shaw Ave
Long's
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Yale
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Dix
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