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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1960

Page

5

Reception In Pasadena Club To Honor Conservative Legislators

A DAR chapter hosts a 5 to 8 p.m. reception at the Pasadena Club to honor conservative legislators. The state DAR convention will meet Feb 16 to 18 in Dallas at the Sheraton with Mrs. William Douglas and Mrs. Ed Vaught elected delegates and several alternates named. A recent meeting welcomed transfer member Mrs. Allen Rice and heard a Baytown Society Crippled Children report. The program featured a talk on The First Christmas Celebration in America on Record 1608, detailing colonial hardships and Christmas rituals among settlers.

John Lewis Daughters of American Revolution Pasadena Club DAR Dallas Sheraton Hotel William Douglas Ed Vaught R. G. Florance J. E. Peters JA. B. O’brien Frank Goss W. H. Bridges H. J.davis W. H. Barber Paul L. Deverter Allen Rice D. Heald Baytown Society Crippled A. R. Booth America the Stort Jamestown Powhatan

Golden Age Members Feted At Yale Party

Members of Golden Age Club were feted at a Christmas party in the Community House. Hostesses included Mrs. J. W. Sylvester and others. Corsage favors were given to the 34 attendees. Among the Buresis were Mrs. Lee Gregory and Mrs. Carrie Craig.

Golden Age Club J. W. Sylvester W. W. Harris Frank Goss Jim.Bond J. M. Powers W. A. Scott Douglas Stewart C. W Plowden R. W. Kelley Lee Gregory Carrie Craig

Awards At Cub Scout Pack 101 Meeting Fifty Anniversary

Den Mothers distributed awards at the Cub Scout Pack 101 meeting held with a Christmas party at the scout house. Fifty Anniversary Achievement Awards went to George Armstrong Jim Baker Matt Baker Chuck Chandler Ronnie Coleman Wally Collins Mike Enoch and others.

den Mothers Dens Scout House George Armstrong Jim Baker Matt Baker Chuck Chandler Ronnie Coleman Wally Collins Mike Enoch Gary Kimsney Brent Gootfarth Steve McBride Carl Parker Robert Parker Bobby Pearce Alex Riley Santa

Randall Klein Coleman First Birthday Celebrated

Randall Klein Coleman, son of Mr and Mrs James K Coleman of Kansas City, celebrated his first birthday. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Cur tie N Gay and Mr and Mrs Ray C Coleman of Raytown. His mother is Martha Low Gay of Raytown.

Randall. Kiein Coleman James K. Coleman Kansas City Curtie N. Gay Ray C. Coleman Raytown Mia Martha Low Gay

Feminine Scope By Bobby Susphin Woman's Editor

A holiday mock letter from a busy mother of three to Santa humorously lists gift wishes. She asks for a warm robe and lounging pajamas, notes her husband’s desire for peace and quiet, and jokes about mismatched socks while planning Christmas baking and family joy.

Bobby Susphin Santa Hubby

Minerva Group Gives Christmas Gifts to Children

Minerva Study Club members exchanged nursery rhyme wrapped gifts at their annual Christmas party hosted by Mrs. H. S. Yawn of 1612 Utah assisted by Mrs. E. R. Gill. They voted to donate a Christmas love offering to the Baytown Society for Crippled Children. Mrs. R. L. Wiley read Annie and Willie's Prayer and Mrs. C. BR. Martin an article on the meaning of Christmas. Luncheon was served by the hostesses and Miss Pegey Gill helped as guest.

Minerva Study Club H. S. Yawn Utah E. R. Gill Baytown Society For Crippled Children R. L. Wiley Annie Willie C. BR. Martin Pegey Gill

United States funds built secret Guatemala airstrip

AP report from Guatemala City claims U S money financed a hidden airstrip near the Pacific close to the Mexican border capable of handling jet fighters. Aviation editor Don Dwiggins says it was hurriedly built after reports of Soviet jets being shipped to Cuba. The Guatemalan government is described as alert to Cuban activity.

Los Angeles Mirror Guatemala City United States 7 Aviation Don Dwiggins Pacific Cuba Dwiggins Guatemala

Baluba Refugees Die At Rate Of 200 Daily

UN officials report about 200 Baluba refugees die daily in Kasai Province as famine and displacement devastate the region. Dr Stuve Linner, head of UN civilian operations in the Congo, warned that hundreds of mothers and children starve with no sign of activity, forced to wait for death after being driven from homes by tribal enemies the Luluas.

Seqpoldville The Congo Kasai United Nations Stuve Linner U.N Lulua

Soviet Technician’s Body Found Floating in Harbor

In Trincomalee Harbor Colombo AP report says Soviet technician Alexander M. Golombev, linked to a sugar factory project with Soviet aid, was found dead by wrist-slashing. Police say he faced death by own action charges. two Soviet Embassy officers secured his release into their care.

Colombo Ceylon Trincomalee Alexander M. Golombev Soviet Union Offici

Mills Family Hosts Traditional Holiday Open House

Mrs. and Mr. Fred C. Mills hosted a traditional Christmas open house with about 100 guests in a Wednesday afternoon event. Assisting were Mrs. Stanley McCune, Mrs. B. G. Cleghorn, Mrs. Woodrow Gipson, and others. Miss Peggy Mills, Lamar Tech senior, attended. The party featured a red net tablecloth, a silver Christmas tree centerpiece, and carols, with gifts and decorations described in detail.

Fred C. Mills Stimpson Mills Stanley McCune B. G. Cleghorn Woodrow Gipson Jeff Reed Dean Jernigan Lawrence Tate Peggy Mills Miss Mills Lamar Tech

Newlyweds to Make Home in Beaumont

Evelyn Earlene Albright wed Aubrey Jean Dry in Second Baptist Church Beaumont. Bride wore Alencon lace over satin with chapel train and lace sleeves. They will reside at 680 Dewey Beaumont where she works at First National Bank. Groom a civil engineering student at Lamar Tech. Married vows followed by nuptial music and church reception.

Evelyn Earlene Albright E. F. Albright Aubrey Jean Dry Houston Second Baptist Church Alvera Dry Ralph,r. Dry Shelbyville Paul Stephens W. W. Albright W. C. Herring Marvin Berry Corpus Christi Audrey Dee Dry Eddie Albright Carl Albright Marsha Lee Albright Carl Cecil Albright Jr Church Fellowship G. N. Perry R. L. Birge Highlands Charles Adams Beaumont Dewey

Holiday Safety Rules From Junior Fire Marshals

A public safety note urges holiday caution with four million youngsters joining the Junior Fire Marshal Christ mag safety program. Guidelines cover outdoor gasoline model planes, chemistry set caution, missile set checks, and electrical toy safety. Tree care advises water, fire resistant decorations, and turning off lights. The NSPB warns parents about sharp edges inflammable toys and poorly constructed playthings.

Christmag National Society For the Prevention of Blindness

Ten Seek Job As A U S Marshall In East Texas

TYLER AP Politicians say ten men seek appointment as U S marshal for East Texas. Among applicants are five sheriffs and a Texas Ranger including Noble Crawford Longview Woody Blanton Sherman Earl Brown Paris Harlan Long Tyler Earl Franklin Marshall and Ranger Louis Rigler Gainesville Peck Green Quitman also reported interested. Marshal James Crawford Jr former Houston County Republican chairman is due to be replaced after the Democratic administration takes over in January.

TYLER East Texas Texas Noble Crawford Longview Woody Blanton Sherman Earl Brown Paris Harlan Long Rarl Franklin Marshall Louis Rigler Gainesville Peck Green James Crawford Jr Houston County

Santa Responds in Braille Brightens Texas Blind Student

In Austin, a Texas School for the Blind pupil, David Ray Glover, 10, received a Braille Santa letter that sparked a gift haul. The Santa note, printed in the Austin American-Statesman, reached toy salesman Henry L. Klein in Miami who sent a flashlight, thermometer, blinking-light airplane, and a battery-run toy car via Austin police.

Austin Tex Santa David Ray Glover Texas School For the Blind Davis Austin American-Statesmen Henry L. Klein Miami Fla Klein David

Balance Of Payments Deficit Falters Some In Q3

The Commerce Department said the U S balance of payments deficit for July August and September was at an annual rate of 4.1 billion dollars in the third quarter, not as large as earlier estimates. The cut from 14.3 billion followed heavy sales of gold to foreigners and a sharp rise from the prior quarter due to capital flows to Europe and U S stock purchases in June July and August.

Washington U. S Commerce Department Europe Hengely Dune

Watchman Stops Fugitives With Mock Gun Claim

In San Antonio Jesus Gonzales a 60 year old dry cleaning plant watchman spotted a man slipping through a fence and grabbed him from behind saying Freeze This is a gun The suspect froze until police arrived at the scene.

San Antonio Tex Jesus Gonzales Fanituie

Pre-Holiday Projects At Mrs Colley’s Private First Grade

Christmas activities led by Mrs Colley’s class included daily projects from Monday to Wednesday. Students baked holiday cookies and shared samples, studied the Christmas story, created a Christmas angel and lighted candles, and recited the Lord’s Prayer. Wednesday featured class parties with hostesses, festive centerpieces, red and white decorations, snacks, games, and gift exchanges.

Lynn Merez Peggy Davis Leslie Montgomery Cheryl Christmas Timothy Youell Crystal Weaver Carl Jane Ryan Donald Wayne Purcell

Miss Opal Dugat Bridal Shower Honoree

Miss Opal Dugat bride elect of James Douglas was honored at a Saturday afternoon bridal shower at the Tower restaurant. Pink and white carnations, nuts and mints, crystal punch service, and a wedding bell centerpiece highlighted the table as hostesses presented a carnation corsage linens and a Tampa set to the honoree. the couple plans to wed January 14 in Greens Bayou.

Opal Dugat James Douglas Tower Tampa J. Aareor Bobbie Trousale Mias Dugat Douglas Greens Bayou

Baptist YWA Noel Party At Church Counselor Home

The Young Women's Auxiliary of First Baptist Church held a Noel party at counselor Mrs S F Chandler's home after a regular Tuesday meeting at Diana Vicks home. Patsy Fregia chaired a program on Israel. Cookies sandwiches olives and punch were served.

Sara Low Rodgers Young Wonan First Baptist Church Hi i S. F. Chandler Diana Vick Israel Patsy Fregia

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