Winning Decorations Announced in Largest Participation Ever
The contest drew record involvement as 51 businesses and 4 homes entered across districts. Winners include Mr and Mrs Sam Bramlety in West Baytown and Rev and Mrs Wayne McCloshey in another district, with multiple homes earning first to third prizes in North Baytown, East Baytown, Lakewood Brownwood Wooster, Highlands, and downtown areas. The event is by the East Harris County Federation of Garden Clubs and the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiia
Vernon -Plovger
Cochairman
Corriagh
West Baytown
Sam
Bramlety
Indiana
Wayne H. McCloshey
Oklahoma
Li. J. Choate
North Richart Drive
North Baytown
Leon
East Baytown
W. W. Woods
Woodlawn Drive
Douglas Hamil
South Shepherd
Lakewood-Brownwood- Wooster
D. H. Wiley
North Burnet
W. HL. Williams
Crow Road
W. Buelow
Bayshore Drive
Houston Natural Gas. Co
Drews
Bo-Peep ’ Shop
Ploeger
Wendell Boyce
Dan ‘Longacre
Joe Traylor
Swain
Road Age
East Harris County Federation of Garden Clubs
Junior Chamber of Commerce
All State Band Honors for Terry and Perry Anderson
Terry and Perry Anderson were named members of the All-State Band from Alvin with Perry as a first chair selection and Terry competing for the band. Larry Anderson earned an alternate spot. all three will perform in Dallas on February 8. Terry has three prior All-State appearances and Larry attended last year. A new football district championship trophy was added to CES’s hall display, featuring players, captain, and coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Anderson
Alvin
Larry Anderson
Dallas
Terry
Larry
CES
Franzen relatives attend niece's wedding at Galena Park Church
Mr and Mrs H M Franzen of Winnie attended the wedding of their niece Miss Novie Begant to Don Blues Saturday at Galena Park Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Franzen
Winnie
Novie
Galena Park Methodist Church
Class Colors Set Christmas Decor for TEL Wooster Baptist
The TEL Wooster Baptist class held a Christmas party with green and white decorations. Hostess Mrs. Etta McKinney led carols sung by Mrs. Harry Dier and Mrs. L. Haynes, a story of Christ, wall illustrations, class favors, gifts, games, and refreshments. Guests included Mrs. Cler, Mrs. Re B Pryor, and Mrs. Kopichy of Palacios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TEL
Wooster Baptist
Etta MelNinney
Harry Dier
L. Haynes
Chris Ith
Cler
McKinney
Holidays Open House Draws Many Buytonians
Open houses mark the holiday period with several gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hinson will host from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at 119 West Bayshore Drive. A 1952 REL graduates open house is planned Monday at Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Padgett on North Market Street Road. About 150 guests visited Tuesday at 301 Burnet Drive hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Schweitzer. The Hinson home features a life sized Santa at the doorway and a pink blue silver color scheme with a handmade nativity scene and a large tree. The Padgett home hosts a post-Sale reunion for 1952 BRL graduates with Marilyn Padgett as hostess. The Padgetts’ guests are invited 7 to 8:30 p.m. All 82-ers are welcome. The Schweitzers’ open house marks its third annual event with cranberry fruit cake, cookies, and punch. The room is lit with candles and greenery, and decorations include a Christmas basket and pine cones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr
W. D. Hinson
West ‘Bayshore Drive
REL
A. R. Padgett
North Market Street Road
W. H. Schweitzer
Burnet Drive
Santa
Santa Claus
Hinsons
Louis
Lakewood
Christmas party at Mrs Earl Seeley's DAR chapter
Mrs Earl Seeley's home at 332 Burnet Drive hosted the John Lewis Chapter DAR Christmas gathering. Yule music featured soloist Mrs A O'Brien Jr and piano by Mrs W H Bridges. Song selections included O Holy Night and Silver Bells. Guests and plans for a national DAR convention in April were announced. Each guest received a spice apple as a seasonal favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Seeley
Burnet Drive
John Lewis
Daughters of the American Revolution
O'Brien Jr
W.H.* Bridges
DAR
Guesly
P. L. DeVerter
W. H. Barber
Bridges
William Douglas
H. I. Davis
W. B. Killough
O'Brien
J. H. Anderson
Seeley
Lakewood Garden Club Christmas Party Details
The Lakewood Garden Club hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. M. B. E. Schiller’s home with gift wrapped packages on display. Hostesses prepared treats and luncheon, red magnolia leaves and green candles decorated the table, and the next meeting is set for January 18 at Mrs. Wadley’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood Garden Club
Hong
M. BE. Schiller
Lake Wood Drive
Daniel Perkins
P.E. Meister
Lakewood Drive
Meister
Schiller
J. M. Manuel
W.D. Brayles
B. F. Wadley
Burnet Drive
Supper Honors West Bay Club Members and Husbands
The West Bay Home Demonstration club hosted a Christmas supper for members and husbands at Gonzales restaurant. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Aron, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Fleischman, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mils ir, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Dauzat, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Holder, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Mathews, Mrs. W. V. Lawrence, and Mr. and Mrs. Garland Railsback. Afterward they had cake and coffee at the Railsback home for the host’s birthday. Jaycee-ettes sponsored Christmas parties for Cerebral Palsy center and Baytown Opportunity school with Santa present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bay Home Demonstration Club
Gonzales
H. L. Aron
A. L. Fleischman
J. B. Mils Ir
Gus Dauzat
B. F. Holder
G. C. Mathews
W. V. Lawrence
Garland Railsback
Mrs. Railsback
Jaycee-ettes
Cerebral Palsy Center
Baytown
Palsy Center
Frank Jaubert
Raubert
Crosby High School hosts a series of Christmas parties
Crosby High School students enjoyed a sequence of holiday gatherings this week. council members, Future Homemakers, Library Club, and various classes celebrated with food, gifts, and carols. Senior and band activities occurred, including jacket presentations and a teachers’ and mothers’ refreshments backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Kuntz
Crosby High School
CHS
Ranlyn Matthews
Hook's
Crosby
Crosby Junior Chamber‘of Commerce
Idell Anderson
Betty Ann. Anthony
Patty Moore
Darilene Kuntz
Dolores Davenport
Mary Frances Towler
Emily Jo. Miller
Wynona Flournay
W. L. Worths
Johnny Hauk
R. L. Baker
A. L. Evans
T. L. Brodie
Norman Matthews
J. T. Hare
Camille Ulrich
E.A. Harvey
Grady Dillard
Charles
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House of Fashion
Sporting Goods
Terry Anderson
All State Band
Alse
Bendix
Wilkenfeld
Texas
Fa, Royder
Mrs. Bryson Filbert
F. A. Royder
Baytown Service League
Royder
Gaulay Larty
Ab Ic
West Texas
Peene
AML
Max Altman
Whey, Max
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