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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1955
Page
7
Mrs. R. G. Anderson hosted the Minerva Study Club Christmas gathering at her Bayshare Drive home. Mrs. Cecil Phillips and Mrs. R. Ve Comeaux read papers on Christmas meanings. Members answered tradition questions before gift exchange and luncheon.
Final plans for the marriage of Miss Marion Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs C N Adams to Raymond Eugene Miller son of Joseph F Miller of Tucson Arizona and Mrs J B Wright of Pueblo California were announced. The 6 pm ceremony Friday at Highlands Methodist Church will be officiated by Rev T P Hendrick with nuptial music by Miss Virginia Wolcik. Cecelia Adams sister of the bride elect will be maid of honor, Bruce Warren of Houston will stand as best man, with candlelighters Anne Adams and Anna Ray Maley of Humble. A church recreation room reception will be hosted by Mrs A B Reidland Mrs James Bryant and Mrs Bruce Warren. Invitations extend to friends through the press.
Final arrangements for the wedding of Miss Constance Kraft daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Kraft 5 Ray Vilin to Mike Murphy of McKinney have been announced. The vows will be read at 7 p m Friday by Rev BE Couch pastor of First Baptist Church in the church. Sister of the bride elect Miss Nancy Ann Kraft will be maid of honor. Mrs Walter Donnie Hood TIT of Austin Mrs J H Opryshek of Austin and Mrs C F While will be bridesmaids.
Stork brings Rodney Patricks Rice a six pound one ounce boy born at Hermann Hospital Houston. Grandparents H. St. Moses Baytown and FP Rice Conroe, great grandparents Ella French Alto and Jula Moves Houston. Sanford announces Susan Eubanks Sanford born Dec 9 at San Jacinto Memorial weighing unknown. Goodman announces Lana Lou Goodman born Dec 15 weighing eight pounds one ounce. Edmonds announces Stephen Richard Edmonds born Dec 1 at Chambers Memorial hospital weighing six pounds three ounces. Various wedding and house party details accompany the birth notices.
A Holiday Fashions show presented by Peggy Williams Charm School graduates at 705 East Gulf featured models Yvonne Bauch Judy Bergeron Wilma Ehrnhardt Darlene Sox Billy Gail Gordon Virginia Frazer Jeanne Holiday Susi Fenley Sandra Read and Jimmie Young modeling two selections from their wardrobes for parents and graduates. Refreshments followed.
The Gleaners class of St Johns Methodist entertained their husbands with a Christmas party at 1619 Willow the home of Mrs A M Pelly. Gifts were exchanged prizes awarded to Mrs Dave Rogers and Mrs Pelly Rosemary Rogers led a carol program during the social eleven guests attended.
Troop 81 will elect new officers on January 3. At the last meeting members decorated the troop Yule tree and made chains of popcorn cranberries and paper. Troop 28 plans a party from 3 to 4 p m Monday. Mothers invited to social at St Joseph's school. Brownie Troop 13 brought a fruit basket to a rest home and $10 donated to the Goodfellows. Mrs T W Sorrells hosted refreshments. jande work finished. Denmark is a constitutional monarchy per 1915 act amended in 1920.
The Woman's Club held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. T. L. Satterwhite’s home 122 Forrest Jn with Mrs. Charles Farragor as co host. Mrs. Walter Rundell led readings from Luke and Dickens selections and Tiny Tim’s words. Carols were sung, a prayer opened the meeting, and a gift exchange followed. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. The next meeting will be at Mrs. R. M. Wright’s home 604 West James.
Mr and Mrs J B Arcenaux announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Miss Jackis Arcenaux to Mike Stewart of Highlands. The couple will wed January 6 at St John’s Methodist church. Jackis attends Robert E Lee High School. Stewart is a RELHS graduate, UH attendee, and Houston Gas Co employee.
The Cedar Bayou Baptist Church Sunday school young married couples class held a Christmas party with the theme Christmas for Christ. Members donated toys for needy children and exceeded the Lottie Moon Christmas offering goal of 56 by 14. Games, carols, cookies, sandwiches, cocoa and coffee served to 16 guests.
Houston Yacht Club members are asked to reserve for a New Year's Eve party with 7:30 pm cocktails at the Port Hole bar followed by dancing on the main deck to Ray Sporr's orchestra and a midnight supper. Open house and a brunch buffet mark New Year's Day.
Christmas decorations brightened the home of Mrs. Carol Stewart at 107 Bayshore Drive Sunday for a bridal shower honoring Miss Pat Nicholson. Hostesses included Mrs. A. H. Dunkerly and several others. A three foot bride doll decor and a red net and taffeta table cloth adorned the serving area while punch and individual cafes were served. Yvonne D'Olive provided piano music.
Miss Jo Katherine Bridges and Tom Rogers Edwards plan to marry at 6 30 pm Friday at St Mark's Church in Baytown. The ceremony will be officiated by Rev James T Harris with soloist Mrs CR Martin. A reception follows in the Baytown community house lounge with a large wedding party and guests from several Texas towns.
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