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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1951
Page
7
City judges will assess entries in the East Harrisimes Christmas display with lights left on until midnight. Directors say a large turnout from Houston and nearby areas will arrive to view the decorations and determine winners based on strict judging criteria.
Members of the Richmonds held a Christmas gathering for former members attending Sunday School classes from 2912 to ’Echop Street Baptist. Daughters served cake and coffee while Mrs. Paul Moore and others hosted. Messages featured memories, a prayer by Almer Helly concluded with a "Turkey for Read" Christmas tale read by Sante Claus gifts were handed out.
Entrants list includes Evelyn Busch E W Anderson T F Ball Albert H Frenta Higginbotham Motor J R Prince Mack Ford J Prince L J Choate H B Hensler Brunsens Food Market Irene s Rev Wayne McCreskey Sharon Lynne Bram Jett J E Jefferson A O Berg Ir Marion D Meyer Guy Patton G W Baker Milton H Bevins Henry C Moran Jr E C Morgan A Jones Herman K Billock Robson s Jacob s Joe Huggins Lumber Company E J Fisher M A Jordan Cal Moore Britton Craven Lumber Company Jesse E L Smith Junior Miss Ship Ben Thomas E J Stanley George Adams Z P Peston Joe Ostes Forrest Gober W C Howell E R Sutphin Glyn R Taylor G O Brien Lillie Mae Archer Al Clayton Wesley Woods Culpepper Furniture Co Gordon s Thomas Mean Smart and Thrifty Altman s Wales Meyer Bros The Style Shoppe Shaw s Town and Country Moore s Shoe Store Paine Bros Winners in residence contest to receive cash prizes while business house winners get ribbons.
Louise Faulkner and James Golden announce plans for their wedding at First Presbyterian Church. The ceremony will occur Friday at 6 PM with Clyde Foltz officiating. The bride’s sister Mrs. W. J. Navarre serves as matron of honor. Charles Elliott is best man. bridesmaids include Mary Frances Bass and Marie Golden. Groomsmen are Eugene Fayle and William Clinton. Beverly Sue Hobbs is flower girl. Eddie Howard Lindsey and Michael Steve Stanley are ring bearers. Mrs. Carl Busch will be organist. Benny Middaugh will sing. Reception follows at the church.
G Rex Curtin and Mrs Le CG Craddock co hosted the Pallas Athena Christmas party at Mrs Curtin's home 1304 Utah. Mrs J T Henderson won the individual game prize. Twelve members split into two teams for charades and games. A going away gift announced for Mrs A R Mullis who leaves Jan ? for New York City. Refreshments included cranberry chicken mold crackers with avocado cookies and coffee. Centerpieces featured silvered vine cones Santa Clauses. Next meeting set for 1 p.m. January 14 at Mrs D Seamans 1209 California. program on psychology.
Beulah Seale Circle of Grace Methodist Church hosts two Christmas parties at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Mrs Clyde Martins 601 East Murrill with all members bringing a 30 cent gift.
The 39 Study Club will meet at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow in the home of Mrs. Carl Young at 701 Hast Pearce for a Christmas program and gift exchange.
Miss Margaret Irene Ethridge and John Emory Nesselrode exchanged vows Sunday at Second Baptist Church in Houston. Dr M Yates officiated. Ethridge, daughter of E. Ethridge of Clovis NM, wed Baytown native C Nesselrode. The bride wore a satin gown with illusion yoke, scalloped neckline, pearl embroidery, and cathedral train. She carried a white orchid atop a white Bible.
The Opportunity Class of Central Baptist Church held a Christmas party at the Langhon home 300 Bolster. Seasonal decorations and a life sized Santa Clark framed the event. A Santa grab bag circulated and gifts returned to the bag for the Mexican Baptist Mission. Snacks and beverages were served to attendees.
Mr and Mrs John W D Heeia and Mr and Mrs George S Bays Jr hosted a holiday party at the Bays home 113 Bayshore Drive. About 150 guests attended as chandeliers and floral decorations framed a feast with cheese ham and turkey in silver dishes. Out of town guests included the Walter Bradleys Asbury Parks the Marty Fergusons the T W Moores and others from Houston.
The Congregational Methodist Church will present a Christmas play titled The Happi est Christmas tomorrow at 7 30 p m in place of the regular prayer meeting. The cast includes Mrs C H Davis As Miss Lake, Mrs Myrtle Chiles as Miss Nore, Jarvis Eastman, Billie Jean McDaniels, Cyrl Ann Eastman Leverne Davis as four angels, Glenn White as Santa Claus, Darwin Gosford Sammy Pesedets Geraldine Peacock Julie Bell Tipton Doris Lynn Tipton Kenneth Davis and six orphans. Mary Nell Nayours will be the pianist.
Mike McDonald celebrated his upcoming fifth birthday early with a party hosted by his mother Mrs. O. H. McDonald at 504 Scott. The cowboy themed cake and punch were served to guests including Scott Georsi Kim Georsi Skip Hartlieb Alan Baldwin Larry Lee Jimmy Pratt Kelly Charles Muééd Wayne Corbett Kathy Corbett and Judy McDonald amid balloons and Christmas decorations.
Wesleyan Guild of St Mark's Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 p m tomorrow at 12801 Virginia Ave home of Mrs N K Brill. Hostesses include Mrs Brill Babe Badgely and Miss Binnie Brown. Annual Christmas party planned with gift exchange and covered dish.
The Alamo Parent Teachers Association will meet at 7 p m to day and view two Christmas pageants by all grades. The program opens with a nativity scene and continues with While the Chimes Ring. No business session is planned.
Mr and Mrs O K Towler of 120 Graham host their daughter Daphne Towler and son-in-law Ensign S G Stratton from Plymouth Massachusetts over the holidays. Stratton has orders for the Mediterranean area in January. Mrs Stratton is Daphne Towler. Newlyweds Raymond Bradford Curtis and Barbara Higgins visit Ashland Oregon and Mrs Joe Huggins. Mrs Huggins' guest includes her sister Mrs E W Mertz of Fayetteville New York.
Listings for WSCS at St Mark's Methodist 8:30 a.m. Mothers Club at Trinity Episcopal Kindergarten Christmas program 7 p.m. Sew and Chatter at 713 Alford 2 p.m. Grace Methodist Kindergarten program 7 p.m. Phebean Class Temple at 2 p.m. Priscilla Club 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Morning Music Club Community House 7:30 p.m. San Jacinto PTA 2:30 p.m. Study Club hosted by Mrs Young 701 Fast Pearce 2:30 p.m. Blanche Barbaloo Circle Grace Methodist home 2205 East James 7:30 p.m. Methodist Church home 601 East Murphill 3:30 p.m.
San Jacinto Parent-Teacher Association will meet at 2 pm tomorrow in the school auditorium. The two lower grades and the sixth grade will present a four act Christmas program. Rev Welter Henckeli will give the invocation. The item notes regional canyon references in Arizona and Colorado.
A wedding at Grace Methodist Church officiated by Rev M S Jordan united the couple Me and Me Bitty Sands. Bride Mix Bobbie Fouls Jouserand Mont Belvieu wore a brown suit with white trim and white orchid bouquet. Attendants included Kay Dughe and David Johnson with navy attire. Guests from Freeport, Pasadena, and Barbers Hill attended.
Dolores Selensky of Perry and Perry Dwight Beauchamp announce their wedding for December 27 at 5:30 PM in St Joseph's Catholic Church Rectory. Rev M A Hebert will officiate with maid of honor Irene Selensky sister of the bride and best man Edwin A Beauchamp brother of the groom. Groom's brother George Selensky and ushers Charles E Daigle and Jerissa Wilbur to provide music with Rodney Novosad as soloist. reception at J D Whitehead home 2336 New Jersey.
Mrs. Vernon Massey became president of St. Anne's Guild of Trinity Episcopal Church after installation led by Rev. P Walker Henchell. New officers include Mrs. H T Taylor vice president Mrs. C H Sipan secretary Mrs H A Gemer treasurer Mrs Maitkeetée corresponding secretary and Mrs Rayborn Johnson reporter. The ceremony at Mrs R C Halter's home 2107 New Mexico followed by a Christmas party for 26 members with a White Elephant gift exchange and plum pudding. Education and dinner planning noted for January chaired by Mrs. 8 J Humphrey with guests Mrs F R Lawyer and Mrs K T Panowich.
Mr and Mrs Frank A Billock of Mont Belvieu announce the birth of a son yesterday at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Phillip Alen of 915 East Pearce are parents of a son born yesterday at the same hospital.
Hilza Cook attended a memorial event at San Jacinto and was noted for paying respects. Flynt also attended, representing Texas interests in the gathering.
The Mast Pride Gift play is set for tomorrow in the sanctuary at St Johns Methodist Church directed by Wir Hollis Watson. Mrs BOF Kelly plays Mary and James Fulton portrays Joseph after the program an offering for the orphan home will be taken. The audience will then move to the educational building where Santa Claus will give treats to the children.
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