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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1968
Page
9
As the holidays near, a homemaker contemplates decorations and recalls seeing charming ideas she cannot fully remember. Mrs. Winnie Perkins is the woman who holds the answers.
The Bailey home at 3407 Bayway hosts the Trinity Episcopal Christmas Pilgrimage from 2 to 3 and 9 p.m. on December 8 and 9. Funds support the church women’s annual drive with co chairmen Mrs. James Timmons and Mrs. E. W. Anderson directing decor. Winnie Perkins of Win-Lon Hobby Shop consults, with mosaics, a large Christmas tree, feather trees, and various room themes designed by local members. The event includes a craft and bake shop at St. James House and tickets available from church women or participating homes.
Catholic Daughters Court Ancillae Mariae of Crosby plans a 7:30 p.m. December 14 dinner at the Knights of Columbus Hall with Knights of Columbus members and spouses invited. Gifts will be donated to Boy's Harbor in La Porte. Thirty four children will receive their first Communion Sunday at Sacred Heart Church followed by a brunch in the parish hall.
Mr and Mrs Richard H Hobbs of 28 Timberlane announce the birth of a son Richard Ryan on November 29 at Gulf Coast Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs L R Bird and Mr and Mrs H E Hobbs of Baytown. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs M M Tippit of Liberty and Mr and Mrs Joe Sanders of Canton.
A short home remedy advises using baking soda as a substitute for deodorant when no store is accessible. It suggests applying baking soda powder to the underarm area as you would with powder, noting it can provide a quick freshness boost.
Mrs. W. C. Graham of Houston will lead a Bible study on the Book of Revelation from 7 to 9 p.m. on weeknights starting Monday at the Baytown Assembly of God, 2600 Virginia. She serves as district president of the Women's Missionary Council of South Texas for seven years and conducts Bible studies and teacher training across the district.
Dear Polly columns offer reader queries on quirky trends such as unmatched socks, cleaning a dirty cut glass vase, preserving tape usability with glass jars, and methods to remove wax from a vinyl kitchen floor. The letters show light domestic concerns and practical cleaning tips from Polly Cramer’s advice column.
Monday events fill the Community Building with MONDAY TOPS at 10 am and Wachecha Campers at 7 pm. Other meetings include Rho Zeta at 7 30 pm with Mrs Don Jackson, Xi Gamma Chi at 7 30 pm with Mrs Sill Hinkle, and Baytown Home Economics at 7 30 pm with Mrs B G Amerson. San Jacinto Music Teachers meet 8 pm with Mrs Robert McClendon. Tuesday lists St Josephs Altar Society 930 am at Church Sacristy, East Harris County Womens Auxiliary 10 am with Mrs Messerschmidt, Rebekah Lodge 7 30 pm, Beta Psi 7 30 pm, Xi Theta Gamma 7 30 pm at Grace Methodist, Psi Alpha 7 30 pm at Community Building, League of Women Voters 7 30 pm at Community Building. Wednesday covers Country Club Garden Club 930 am with Mrs T L Patten, City Council Parent Teacher Association 910 am, Com ’38 Study Club 230 pm with Mrs Dave Moore, Goose Creek Investment Club 230 pm, Priscilla Club 230 pm with Mrs R M Wright.
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