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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1954
Page
3
A Central Press feature discusses bidding systems in bridge, weighing long run outcomes and point totals. The column highlights real play examples from a Steny Ruth class Christmas party at Cedar Baptis church home, detailing bidding sequences, strategic choices, and questions about first-turn decisions in bridge as a teaching moment.
Zeisigs, a popular dining spot, reopens after remodeling with seafood and steak dinners offered at reduced prices for a limited time. Walter Zeisig says the restaurant is prepared to serve families and special parties better than ever.
Miss Lenora Evelyn Canfield and Ale Warren David Eberly announce their engagement and upcoming marriage at Baptist Temple. Bride's parents Mr and Mrs E E Buchschacher of 1101 South Main host. ceremony conducted by Rev Jimmy Gray with reception at Buchschacher home. Bridesmaids include Georgia Burwick and Mrs Donald Eberly. best man Donald Eberly. ushers Troy Long and David Burke. The couple, both connected to Baytown and Ellington Field, plan a Friday ceremony.
Names and moves fill this Baytown page as families and friends travel for Thanksgiving and visits. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bond head to Dallas for SMTJ Notre Dame game with Donna and Bonnie. they plan to return to Vermont. Mrs. Eichorn and daughters Wandy and Susan journey to Thetford Vermont to join Dr Hichorn and mother. Dr. Bic horn resigns from Sun Porte Community Church for health. Mrs. Polly Cashion visits her son Buddy at Fort Bliss. Mrs. Margaret Hencke from New York visits son and daughter in Highlands. Mr and Mrs Cragg, and relatives visit in Baytown. Cragg and Bryan and Hor Ingen households host kin over the weekend. Local lawyers J. Glenn Barber and family visitors from Lufkin. Barber practices law there. Christmas ideas include L. J. Lawrence presenting on decorations using magnolia leaves and cedar sprays with crafts show of tablecloths aprons and stockings.
Engaged couple Jean Bond and Ray A McCain plan marriage after his basic training. Jean Bond, daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Bond of 400 Harvey, is a Lee College student and Robert E. Lee High School alum. Ray McCain is the son of Mr and Mrs J A McCain, a University of Houston and RELHS graduate. They expect a January wedding.
A candlelight ceremony united Miss Georgia Ann Pitts and Doug Yang Glen Hooks at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Second Baptist Church. Rev. Paul Stephens officiated the double ring marriage before a fern-decked rostrum with floral candelabra. Soloist Carlos Nunez performed.
Mrs Nettie Williams was honored at a surprise party on her 74th birthday at her home 22 Ferguson. Hostess was her daughter Mrs Lee Roy Baker. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ray Lansford and daughter Janice Mr and Mrs Donald Fisher and daughter Dylana Lynn and others. Decorations featured white and orchid chrysanthemums.
Miss Laura Lorene Hamlin bride elect of Eulalin Rodrigusz Sr of Corpus Christi was honored at a shower in the Community house lounge. Hostesses were Miss Eileen Biler Mrs H L Holcomb and Mrs J B Arnold. About 20 guests were served cake and punch. The take was the form of a bridal hook.
The Baytown Writers Guild announced plans to contact judges for the Arnett Creative Writing contest this month. The event, co sponsored by the Baytown Poetry Society, offers cash prizes for top short stories, poems and articles and will be advertised at the Community House and Lee College.
Pallag Athena meets at 7 p.m. at homes of Mrs Rev Baethe and Mrs. Ashbel Smith hosts. Eastern Star gathers at 8 p.m. in Masonic hall West Texas Ave. DeMolay Mothers club meet at Highlands Masonic hall. Belview Rebekahs MB lodge at 7:40 p.m. Fire Station One women’s auxiliary at 7:30. Borate Mann’s Parents club at 7:41 p.m. Women’s association First Presbyterian church fellowship hall at 7:30.
Plans finished Thursday for the Woman's Society of Christian Service Christmas bazaar at Cedar Bayou Methodist Church. The event next Thursday will feature a turkey dinner at 3:80 pm and a covered dish luncheon. Mrs S E Brooks presided. Mrs James Wright led the opening prayer and Sunshine Sistery gave the spiritual program.
A program on the annual report of the Texas conference for the Woman's Society of Christian Service was presented to Grace Methodist WSCS. Mrs. Glyn Taylor and Mrs. Tommy Evans led in period costumes recounting early WSCS work. Attendees included Mrs. H C Robertson, Katie Punderburk, Mrs. Ansie King, Mrs. J Seale, and Mrs. H R Nichols. An emblem was explained by Mrs. J K Erwin and Mrs. John Fenton. Devotions were by Mrs. Robert Tutt and Mrs. Jense Reach. Closing prayer by Mrs. CL D Wilburn. 38 women attended and were served punch by Martha Airele.
Second Baptist Woman's Missionary Union held a visitation day as Lattie Moon Week of Prayer was observed. Members visited after a church service with topics including Evangelism through Preaching Education and New Channels and Encircling the World.
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