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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1949
Page
3
Students of Mrs J B Tyree will be presented in a recital at 7 15 pm tomorrow in the Bay Town Community House. The program includes seasonal readings and playettes with a World Christmas Tree formed by participants. A Christmas tree and gift exchange follow with Santa Claus as a guest. Public is invited.
The Bumble Club and Robt B. Lee High School Student Council sponsor a formal Christmas dance at Gaytown Community House Saturday with music by the Sam Houston Houstonians. Admission is free and limited to Robert B. Lee cadets and their guests. Corsages are banned and corsage wearers should arrive at 9 am.
Gladys Marie Brooks and Martin Clayton head the wedding party for a December 20 ceremony at Cedar on Methodist Church. Miss Nancy Ruth Brooks is maid of honor, Shelly Clayton best man, ushers James Fisher Beshel Smith and Bobby RicDor. Mrs Tom Clarton will be host for rehearsal dinner December 39 at the bride’s parents’ home. Wedding invitation extended to friends through the Dress.
An old Baltimore advertisement touts Arrid deodorant claiming odor on contact for hours and skin safe use. It promises long-lasting protection, a money back refund, and a 39 cent price plus tax, with a postal order or package deal emphasis.
The Helping Hands Society of Redeemer Lutheran Church held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. G. G. Wilson's home with co host Mrs. Barney Buescher. Pastor Lenge led scripture and prayer, a talk on reverence in church, and business plans for a new parsonage open house. A recreation chair was named, boxes for needy families were approved, 22 people attended including three guests.
Miss Carmel Boudreaux and Stareil Norton were honored dinner guests last night in the Rome of Mr and Mrs J Fuller Lyon 1217 Alexandria The honorees table held a gift from the hostesses with sesional decorations Attending were Miss Alvera Griffin Jimmy and Mary Karen Lyon The wedding of Boudreaux and Norton is set for Saturday in Orange.
A December meeting of the Women’s Council at First Christian Church featured a Christmas program by the Wednesday Morning Music Club. Mrs. J E Dedmon read a Christmas devotional poem, with Mrs. M J Cosby directing the choir and Mrs C A Broderson on piano performing carols and solos. About 50 attendees enjoyed a social hour with festive decorations. Tri-Omnes Demclay Mothers Elect Officers A Tri-Cities De Moley Mothers Club will meet at 7:30 pm in Goose Creek Masonic Hall to elect officers and conduct business.
Paula Fortney and Sgt Glenn Parker Harriman wed at St Joseph's Church with family present. The couple plans to reside at 1247 Carroll Drive Pasadena after a wedding trip. Attendance included sister Ann Marie Fortney and Gerald Fortney as best man, with a Baytown reception following. Newborn Gary Randell Short reported December 7 at Baytown Hospital.
The Par ent-Teachers-Association regular meeting for Sam Houston School is set for Thursday at 2 15 p m. Mrs Robberson, president, urges all mothers to attend. An orderly gathering precedes any brief business as members discuss the annual gift exchange and group singing plans led by Mrs Travis Porter.
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