First Lady Role in Jefferson Era at the White House
Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson did not live to enter the White House as First Lady with Thomas Jefferson. Her background shows a distinguished lady of riding dancing singing and music. After Martha's death her daughter Martha and Dolly Madison shaped White House social life while Jefferson limited functions and sought a quiet schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artha Wayles Sknlton
Thomas Jefferson
White House
Martha
Jefferson
Marthe
Marie
Monticello
Dolly Madison
Marie Jefferson
James Madison Randolph
Martha Jefferson Rendolph
Wedding Notes Highlight Hlanak and Family Ties Across Texas
Names and addresses from La Marque to Lake Charles are listed for wedding party members and graduates. Attendees include Hlanaks from LaMarque and Beaumont, Green family from Lake Charles and Jonesboro, Oxnard and Houston, with connections to Tau Alpha and Omega sororities and various education programs. Out of town guests span Bowling Green, Bowie, Port Lavaca, Wichita Falls, and beyond, reflecting a large regional matrimonial gathering with many relatives and friends across Texas, Louisiana, and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Verne
Mary White
Martha Green
Jonesboro
Alpha Chij
A. W. Green Jr
Houston
Omega Sorority
Newman Club
Zalma Moore
Lake Jackson
Miss Mary Assa
National Education Asm
Burgens
Kentucky
Miss and Cap and Gown
Perry Jones
Alee Perry
Billie
Femigrade
Downsville
Shadow Cake
Wingate Marks 25th Birthday
Wingate celebrates 25th birthday at home of his parents in California before returning to Vandenberg base. Attended by brothers and families from Channelview Highlands and nearby areas, including Aledia Wingate and Kyleen Carey. Sam Wingate unable to attend due to illness. Ice cream and cake served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ees
M. Wedgeworth Jr
Air Force
Larry
David
Jeannie Kay
Joe Wingate
Carolyn
Gale
Barrie
Janett
Channelview
Aledia Wingate
T. E. Vanesdell
Arizona
Kyleen Carey
Fishers
Sam Wingate
Port Arthur residents move and wedding out-of-town guests
Mrs Katy Davis transfers to Ward Nuting Home in Port Arthur with new address 2848 Tenth Street. Mrs Jack Partin and sons Douglas and Dudley of Baton Rouge visit C Trundorf family at 815 Bowie Street, with granddaughter Belitha Buzard of Yorktown returning home. Out-of-town guests attended the E G Larkin Jr wedding at Central Baptist Church including Mrs G W Byrne and Kenneth and Sandra from Miami, Florida and Mr and Mrs C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy Davis
W. Sterling
Ward Nutiing
Port Arthur
Tenth Street
Jack Partin
Douglas and
Dudley
Baton Rouge
C. Trundorf
Bowie
Teschendorfs
Belitha Buzard
Yorktown
E. G. Larkin Jr
Central Baptist Church
G. W. Byrne
Kenneth
Sandra
Miami
Fla
C. A
Brenda Joyce Attender Birth Notice in Highlands
Brenda Joyce Attender, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Spencer of Highlands, is three years old. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ed Randall of Mot 4, Ark and Mrs. Daisy Narrison of Mena, Ark. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. dee Phillips of Mens. Brenda Joyce has two sisters, Lachee, 12, and Vielen, 11, and ome Wether, Eugene, 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Joyce Atender
E. F. Spencer
Highlands
Ated
Ed Randall
Mot 4
Ark
Daisy Narrison
Mena
Dee Phillips
Mens
Brenda Joyce
Lachee
Vielen
Ome Wether
Eugene
Vows Exchanged By Miss Guest And Raymond Covington
Miss Tina Lynne Carpenter Honored As Patty Bowie Exchanged Vows With Raymond Dale Covington at 7 30 PM Saturday in a double ring ceremony at Second Baptist Church. Officiants were Rev. Paul Stephens. Bride wore white lace gown with scalloped neckline and satin panels. Bridesmaid wore light blue silk taffeta. Lynn William Cox and ushers attended. A reception followed in the church fellowship hall. The couple plans a Dallas home near Beles Nie and North Texas graduation in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Second Baptist Church
C. N. Guest
Schilling
Raymond Covington
Paul Stephens
Smeeling
Fruteanon
Lanelle Rodgers
W. C. Herring
Brendisie Wisin
Miss Guest
John Wayne Short
Lynn William Cox
Oklahoma City
Joel Allen Fulcher
Ft. Worth
Wanda Jean Masters
Tina Lynne Carpenter
Jimmie Carpenter
Bayshore Drive
Acre
Covington
David Lynn Fulcher
Wright
Dallas
Beles
Suate
Jack Jungbluth
Kay
Earlene Albright
Robert E. Lee
la Jeana
Monatricia Mickel
Ralph Jenkins
Melinda Ann
Fand Marilyn
Tommy Bowden
Hineee
North Texas
Kathleen Goodwin
Lunch Fetes Mrs Austin Bridal Luncheon Details
Mrs Michael Austin formerly Miss Brenda Cordell was honored at a bridal luncheon hosted by Mrs R C Flowers at 1003 Fleetwood Drive and her daughters Mrs Joseph Bishop of Houston and Mrs Edwin DeLay of Highlands. Centerpiece featured lavender asters chrysanthemums and white wedding bells. Menu included cheese casserole lime congealed salad snap peas and cherry cream pie. Gift glasses were presented to the honoree. Attendees included Mrs J B Cordell and Mrs J A Cordell of Mont Belvieu and Mrs Andy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Austin
Brenda Cordell
R. C. Flowers
Fleetwood Drive
Joseph
Houston
Edwin DeLay
Highlands
J. B. Cordell
J. A. Cordell
Mont Belvieu
Andy
Bing Crosby Teases TV Show Rehearsal Pace
APTV-Radio writer Cynthia Lowry notes Bing Crosby maintains calm control during a six day rehearsal for his upcoming ABC special. Crosby’s relaxed demeanor masks a precise plan with guest stars Lindsay, Philip Dennis and crew coordinating songs, dances and cues on a spacious stage.
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Cynthia Lowry
Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Bing
ABC Network
Jines
Crosby
Lindsay
Philip Dennis
Fanny
Bridal shower honors Mrs Burns at Baytown home
Mrs Charles Burns was feted at a pink and white shower in Baytown. About 50 guests attended at 15 East Cleveland, with pink net decor and milkglass serving pieces. Burns, formerly of Munster Germany, married while stationed in the Army. The couple has been in Baytown three months. Grandparents listed include Mr and Mrs Wingate and Mr and Mrs Jord. Donald Lavel born to Mr and Mrs Main in Baytown Hospital weighs seven pounds six ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pink
Witte
Hubbard
C. C. Bowrnes
Charles Burns
R. W. Webb
Fred
de A Jesvea
F. Hester
J. M. Haggardigard
East Cleveland
Earl Mallory
Ell
Burns
Mun- Electric
Tryn Nick
Germany
Baytown
Wingate
D. W. Main
Sharon
Donald Lavel
Aled
New York
Mar
Silver Bell
Tin Charnin
Highlands
Jord
L. Williams
Arkansas
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Gertrude Zeth Brooks
Eee
John
Weslaco
Olen Gray
Wichita Falls
Hugh McLean
D. W. Chronister
Port Marquez
Lavaca
Billy Neeld
H. Cunningham
Ross Harlow
T. J. Hannon
Ben Abshier
Orange
Floy Massey
Denton
C. H. Stiff
Paula Armstrong
Jacksboro
Kay Sharp
John L. Guest
Dale Guest
C. C. Cohn
Chilton
J. B. Cohn
Marlin
William Hart
Harry and
Jerry
Fort Stl
Okla
Rise. Starks
Buddy Koviak
Bud Starks
M. L. Harts
J. J. Hart
Raymond Dale Covington
Patty
Austin
Topco
Food Club
Sweetmilker Butternllk
California
Swift
Weingarten’s
Carter
Camay
Camay Soap
Esa
Siz
Whagarten
Brug Det
Meadolake Margarine
Avenyday
Binder Mere
Clorox
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