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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1954

Page

5

Baytown Garden Club Plans Executive Meeting

Mrs. R. H. Cavanay hosts next Tuesday at 401 East Hunnicutt for Baytown Garden Club executive meeting. Christmas party at Mrs. W. C. Rogers home 614 West James featured pink and silver decor, a liver cedar, pink magnolia arrangements, pink Christ mas balls, and a silver Yule tree. Mrs. Rogers sang two solos, carols were sung, gifts exchanged, and refreshments served with pink theme decorations throughout. Go-hostesses named F. C. Saxon, Morris Fayle, and Mrs. Williams.

R. H. Cavanay Baytown Garden Club East Hunnicutt W. C. Rogers West James Rogers Max Altman C. Williams F.C. Saxon Morris Fayle Williams

Return To Tehuacana Westminster Students Wed

James Carlton Wells and former Miss Jarvis La Rus Eastman return to Tehuacana Friday after a wedding trip to Mexia. They married at 1 pm Sunday in Congregational Methodist church by Rev Myra Eastman.

James Carlton Wells Jarvis la Rus Eastman Tehuacana Mexia Westminster College Congregational Methodist Church Myra Eastman Laverne Davis Kenneth, Davis Wayland Eastman Myr Ann Hasl- May Wverral Partin Kileen

Mrs Hendrick Talks Bible Plants at Garden Club

Mrs T P Hendrick of Highlands spoke to East Harris County Federation of Garden Clubs at Baytown Community House on Bible plants and a Bible quiz. Wooster club won with 98 points for a The Holly and the Ivy themed arrangement featuring two tall white candles and a manger scene. Judges were Mrs A M Pelly Mrs W G Plager and Mrs M E Schiller. The event opened with gift exchanges and a Christ centered refreshment table. Party chairs were F C Saxon Mrs Ploeger and Mrs Joe Costelaw.

T. P. Hendrick Highlands East Harris A. M. Pelly W. G. Plager M. E. Schiller F.C. Saxon Ploeger Joe Costelaw

Candlelight Service at St Pauls This Christmas Eve

Candlelight service at St Paul Lutheran church Friday at 1 30 p m features carols led by the congregation ending with Silent Night A reading from Isaiah and the Nativity story in Luke followed by a Nativity sermonette by Dr Martin Luther and a mediation by Rev Karl Bracker on God Reached Down With Love Prayer for peace and the distressed planned.

St. Paul Lutheran Church Isaiah Martin Luther Karl H. Bracker

Brownie Troop 23 Hosts Harper Home Christmas Party

Brownie Troop 23 enjoyed a Christmas party Tuesday at Mrs. A. J. Harper’s home 206 Park. Co hosts were leaders Mrs. R. M. Garvey and Mrs. Lloyd Compton. Hot chocolate and cookies were served to Patsy Compton Kathryn Garvey Mikeell Enderli Karen Redmond Donna Harris Sharon Barger Famela Gann Elizabeth Hamel Gail Hart Lider Lynne Sanders and Vicki Games. Gifts were exchanged.

Brownie Troop A. J. Harper Park R. M. Garvey Lloyd Compton Patsy Compton Kathryn Garvey Mikeell Enderli Karen Redmond Donna Harris Sharon Barger Famela Gann Elizabeth Hamel Gail Hart Lider Lynne Sanders Vicki

WMU program and wedding planned for Terry Page

Mrs. Kelley and Miss Templer head a WMU event at Central Baptist Church with carols and readings titled How Far Is It To Bethlehem. The pageant featured Vicky Darby on piano, prayers, and Bible verses. A separate Lakewood Church of Christ ceremony is set for 4:30 p.m. Sunday with A. M. Dooley officiating and a reception to follow. Bride Mrs. Page and groom Hoyt Page will wed with maid of honor Martha Page and bridesmaids Mary Lou Williams, Paula Hedge, and Connie Kraft. Best man Hoyt Page, groomsmen Jimmy Ruiter and John Thorpe, and ushers John Pee Wee Thomas and Louis Carter attend. Pre-nuptial parties included a Gonzales restaurant gathering and a Tower restaurant dinner hosted by Mary Lou Williams, Joy Saxon, and Darrell Nickerson.

Bethlehem W. Kelley Woman's Missionary Union of Central Baptist Church Keith Dutson Clyde Stevens Henry Ward Katy Dutson Aubrin Sanders L. V. Darby Vicky Alien Darby Betty Jean ‘Yempler Terry Ival Page Lakewood Church of Christ A. M. Dooley Glenn Watson Louise van Meldhert Dolly Barker Connie Kraft Nancy Barker Martha Page May Wilthirn Joy Lee Saxon Starley Turner Miss Templer Gongales Restaurant Tower Restaurant Mary Lou Williams Joy Saxon Darrell Nickerson Gonzales Templer Baytown Saxon Williams T. B. Gray W. W. Pfistner J.B. Wallace Baty Nancy Hatcher Kimball Dolly Garker

Final Runoff Set For Mr and Miss REL Elections After Holidays

The Robert J. Lee student body will vote after the holidays in a final run off for Miss REL and Mr REL. Four seniors are in contention: Jima Jones, Carolyn Ryals, Glenn Watson, and J W Gammel. Each has held student council roles and been prominent on campus, with leadership positions in Brigadiers, band, and class offices.

Robert J. Lee Jima Jones Carolyn Ryals Rel Glenn Watson J. W. Gammel Jims Brigadiers Girls State Carolyn Robert H. Lee SSLC Glenn Waison Glenn J. W Gander

Jean Blinka School Yule Recital At Highlands Branch

Students of Highlands Jean Blinka school of dancing staged a holiday recital and open house drawing over 123 guests. The program titled Santa's Weiryland featured a Christmas party Monday at Crabb building studio with several girls performing for DeZavala elementary and Baytown WOW set for Thursday night.

Highlands Jean Blinka Baytown Wow

Janowski Hosts Firemen's Auxiliary Christmas Party

Mrs F R Janowski hosted the Christmas party for the Women’s Auxiliary of the Highlands Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday. Festive decorations and games entertained attendees including guest Mrs Rob Lewis. Cake and punch were served buffet style. The organization will meet at the fire station on Jan 4 to elect officers for the coming year.

F. R. Janowski Women's Auxiliary The Highlands Volunteer Fire Department Rob Lewis

Royal Service Program set for next Tuesday night

The Second Baptist church’s Women’s Missionary Union will hold a Royal Service program at 7 p.m. next Tuesday at the church. Circles gathered this week with prayers, Christmas readings, and gift exchanges. Baskets for needy families were prepared, and refreshments were served.

Royal Service Second ‘Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Union WMU

Original Display Highlights at Open House

A display of original Christmas decorations by Yaupon Garden club members was featured Tuesday night at the annual holiday party hosted by John G. Traxler. Guests included Lakewood Garden club members with Mrs Traxler greeting arrivals.

Yaupon Garden Club John G. Traxler Club 5 Ates Lakewond Garden Club Traxler Richard Judice Dan Johnson Fred T. Jones Bartlett Johnston Trax

Special Events Fill Calendar For YWA This Week

Two special events marked activities on the Roberta Cox Edwards Young Woman's Auxiliary of Memorial Baptist church calendar this week. Shirley Burleson received a white Bible at her Sunday home ceremony hosted by Carolyn Moody on Brownwood Drive. The auxiliary held a Christmas party Monday at Melba Phillips home with a guest list led by Kay Barclay soloist and Limel Jewel program chair. An offering of 127 was collected for the Little Moon Christmas offering and gifts were wrapped for a needy family after refreshments.

Roberta Cox Edwards Memorial Baptist Church Shirley Burles Carolyn. Moody Brownwood Drive Melba Phillips Scott Robert LaVergne Burleson A. L. Jordan Carolyn Moody Jean Burleson Jeanne Pilledback Jane Bevers Mary Ann Elms Barbara Upchurch Susie Haaks Aliss Moody Mary Ann Janice Sheffield Peggy Winningham Thelma Lamb Betty Over- Street Melba Limel Jewel Kay Barclay

Naomi Class Christmas Party at Bay Villa Home

Naomi class of First Baptist church held a Christmas party Tuesday night hosted by Mrs. A. C. Kraft at Bay Villa. Mrs. J. R. Buckner photographed the group while Miss ua Neli-Biuart opened with a prayer. Decorations featured pine boughs pastel colors and magnolia leaves. Refreshments included coffee tea cookies candies and nuts served on an embroidered linen cloth. Guests included Miss Stuart and Mrs. B. Nelsons. Bethel Mission at 425 West Main announced a Christmas service and gift exchange at 7:30 pm Thursday conducted by Rev. R. A. Nicholas. A homemaker from Pennsylvania shared a method for removing Upstick stains from cotton fabrics using glycerine and washing as usual.

A. C. Kraft Bay Villa Naomi First’ Baptist Church Ua Neli-Biuart J. R. Buckner Cooli Bethel Mission West Main R. A. Nicholas

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