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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1951
Page
3
Deadline extended for Baytown entries in the contest sponsored by the Baytown County Federation clubs and the Gare Junior Chamber. Cash prizes total 100 will be awarded for nine best decorated residences with ribbons for best window displays. Judges view decorations from street, with yard entry if needed.
A Saturday gathering celebrated Kathleen’s birthday at 2824 West with her aunt Mrs Raiford and friends. Guests enjoyed whistling, cake, and refreshments as part of the event managed by Esther Class of First etc.
A busy Baytown area calendar lists meetings and events across churches clubs and circuits. Groups include Helping Hands Society Trinity Episcopal Church Cedar Bayou Methodist Church and Baytown Garden Club with times ranging from 7:20 am to 9:30 am at various homes churches and community houses. Also noted is a Navy leave homecoming for Lucian J. Stanley a 1947 Robert E. Lee graduate.
Exhibit demonstrates DuPont Miracle Fiber versatile for wearables and upholstery, rivaling nylon. Industry executives discuss dyeing, washable expectations, and future plant expansion to 36.5 million pounds yearly. Designers Ceil Chapman and Vera Maxwell present garments, from neckties to bridal satin, with claims of colorfast, fabric substitutes across wool and silk looks.
An advertisement lists Sun Patternns pocketed jumper No 44735 with sizes 12 through 44 and pattern details including a convertible collar blouse. Also included are notes on mail order patterns, fashion guide pricing, and a birth notice for a daughter born to Mr and Mrs John L Goodney with weight six pounds eight ounces, plus other society notices from Houston area families.
Plans are set for the Kiwanita Christmas party at 7 30 pm on December 20 at Mrs Sammy Mc Phail 703 East James. Members started a Christmas box to aid a needy family with canned goods and fresh produce to fill it. Gifts will be exchanged and items made by members. Mrs Paul Holladay asks members to bring a family snapshot before December 20. Magazines for the veteran's hospital are being collected at Wiles and St Pauls Food Mer Keb.
The East Harris County Medical Society will host a Christmas party tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. George Bruce, 208 Bayshore Drive. Hostesses are Mrs. W. E. Sharp, Mrs. T. Howell, Mrs. Percy Fayle, and Mrs. H.P. McMurrey.
Cedar Bayou OES To Initiate and hold a Christmas party at 1 50 p m Thursday in Masonic Lodge Cedar Beyau Mrs Annie Mae Gerdner worthy matron asked that lift not exceed SL Helping Hands Society at Redeemer Lutheran Church will have Christmas pasty and covered dish luncheon tomorrow in the parish house
Memorial Baptist Church Sunday School class members hosted a luncheon at Gonteles Restaurant to honor bride elect Dorris Blasingame and Miss Joyce Ann Young. Floyd Simpson and Charles Blasingame were named in the ceremony. Jaycee-Ettes postpone meeting to next Tuesday at Mrs George Felknor’s Woodlawn home.
The Beauceant Baytown Assembly number 153 convenes with Em to discuss upcoming activities and schedule updates for members and affiliated groups at the local lodge.
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