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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1969
Page
9
Kappa Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Travis Barnes with about 20 couples attending. The group exchanged gifts among secret sisters and the 1969 pledge class performed The Night Before Christmas.
Eva Maud Civic Association honors winners for Christmas displays. First place goes to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henderson and Debbie, 1704 Clayton, for original snowman porch scene with blue flood lights and plaid scarf. Second to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Garrett, 2303 Kipling, with manger scene and angel dove. Third to Mr. and Mrs. Reggie Brewer, 2307 French Place, for Santa and stockings. Honorable mentions to J. Ed Naismith and Louis Carter. Judges from Dirt Gardeners Club.
The Epsilon Psi chapter held a Christmas program at Mrs. R A Jones home titled Mousic From Far and Near. Mrs Sam Powers presented Merry Christmas in different languages with help from Mrs Arthur Coltharp Mrs E C Keefer and Mrs Mildred Smith. They explained carol origins and led singing of early American carols. Mrs Jones presided at a business meeting as seasonal flowers and evergreens decorated her home. Refreshments were served by several members including Mrs Claude Mustin Mrs Burton Burrus Mrs R T Donnelly Mrs Shirley Guthrie and Mrs Jones.
Eggs are bought by the dozen but sold by the pound. Grade A eggs are classified into extra large large medium and small based on individual egg weight.
The Art League announces nine December shows across Baytown venues. Eva McMurray debuts at the Holiday Inn, Dolly McCowan and Olivert Watson showcase at the Tower Restaurant, and Pat Rutledge displays at Brunson Theater. Exhibits by Carol Maupin, Dixie Horton, Erma Cox, Erlene Casey, and Mary Glen Cunningham appear at local venues.
Mr and Mrs Walter Corbin honeymoon in New Orleans after a Sunday ceremony at St Joseph Catholic Church Beaumont. Bride Coleen Blakey daughter of Charles R Blakey and Billie Blakey. groom son of Lena Corbin and the late H P Corbin. Both Lamar Tech students.
Birmingham, Mich. safety expert Mrs. Harriet Bishop Howe warns holiday season hazards require advance planning. She notes homes see nearly half of national accidents, with Christmas trees, decorations, toys, and guests raising risk. Tips include soaked trees, water in stands, functioning cords and lights, avoiding overloaded outlets, treating scratches, keeping kitchens safe, removing ice, and not drinking and driving.
St Johns Methodist Church hosted the wedding of Sherry Lynne Kelly and Gary Paul Gutkowski. The bride, daughter of Charles R. Rowe Jr. and Frank E. Kelly Jr., wore a white satin gown with lace details and carried white carnations with an orchid. The groom is the son of Paul Gutkowski of Baytown. plans include a Texas A&M University start in January.
The Baytown Grandmothers Club hosted a Christmas party at the Community Building. The front table featured a Christmas tree and packages while Christmas carols were sung with Mrs. W Is Warner at the piano. Gifts were exchanged with Santa Claus in attendance for about 35 members. hostesses included Mrs. Y. P. Massey Maude Bittick Mrs. Warner and Mrs. Lelia Bloodgood.
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