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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1961

Page

2

Miss Northrup and Wiley Vowed in Houston Church

Miss LaVonne Northrup and Robert Thomason Wiley renewed double ring vows in a candlelit ceremony at First Presbyterian Church in Houston. Officials included minister Dr William John Lancaster, with matrons and attendants led by Mrs Charles Roberts and Miss Gayle Wiley. The bride, a Lamar High School graduate and Chi Omega member, wore silk taffeta with Alencon lace, and the couple plan to reside near Gull Freeway after a New Orleans wedding retreat.

First Presbyterian Church Houston LaVonne Northrup Robert Thomason Wiley Robert Lewis Northrup Jr Bissonet Robbert Leon Wiley MacArthur William John Lancaster Howard Hartman Charles Pabor Charles Roberts Pati Callahan Gayle Wiley Baytown Kathy Skinner Barbara Carlisle Jourdanton Tex Robert L. Wiley C. N. Schwartz Jr James Farrell Robert L. Northrup II Charles B. Huddleston Earl Singletary Steve Glennis Joe Slocum James Wasserman William Cartwright Donald Brooks Barton Deborah Anne Northrup Memorial Professional Building Kay Cole R. B. Ledbetter Bobby Craft William Nixon Linda Darnell New Herbasen Norta Orleans E. Lee Higool Gull Freeway Taeeen Io Lamar High Press Co Air Force Reserve Versity Texas Ellington Air Force Chi Omega Sorority

Surprise Retirement Party for W M Knowles at Baytown

W M Knowles, agent for the Southern Pacific Railroad in Baytown, was honored at a surprise retirement party with about 50 friends and relatives. He served 46 years with Southern Pacific, based in Baytown since 19%. He has been agent and terminal trainmaster since 1943. Guests arrived at Bebe Inn before 7 p.m. and were escorted to the dining room by E P Evans and R L Doucet before a short welcoming address.

W. M. Knowles Southern Pacific Railroad Co Baytown Hima Southern Pacific Co Knowles Baydon Bebe Inn E. P. Evans R. L. Doucet Evans

Brunch Fetes Collegians At First Christian Church

College students from Texas Christian University Sam Houston State Teachers College Texas Tech and others attended a brunch at the First Christian Church parsonage on Live Oak. Rev Earl Bissex hosted gifts included a reclining lounge chair and memories shared by attendees including the Knowles family and Southern Pacific representatives.

First Christian Church Earl Bissex Live Oak Carlene Brawiner Necia Ann Adams Maudeen Frazier Gry Weatherly Texas Christian University Edwina McDonald Sam Houston State Teachers College Jimmy Hutto Texas Tech Pat Purdy Business School Houston Charles Moore Lee College Knowles Mable Pulley Arminde Salley Knowles Baytown J. G. Smith Beaumont Axel Schoyen J. M. Childs Chester Steele Grace Methodist Church

Eight Baptists To Observe Student Night At Church

Cedar Bayou Baptist Church will host Student Night At Christmas with 8 Baptist students in charge Sunday at 6 30 p m replacing Training Union and night worship. Participants include Bo Mangum Southwest Texas State College Marilyn Jacobs Stephen F Austin and Sharon Myers Baylor University. Morning service at 10 55 a m with 9 45 a m Sunday School led by R W Camp. Mrs J F Robins and Wade DuBose sing Believe In Miracles. Nursery staffed for both services. Public invited.

Cedar Bayou Baptist Church E. R. Burns Bo Mangum Southwest Texas State College Marilyn Jacobs Stephen F. Austin Sharon Myers Baylor University R. W. Camp J. F. Robins Wade DuBose

Communion Services Set At Trinity

Trinity Episcopal Church will celebrate Holy Communion at 9 a.m. on Sunday with Rev. P. Walter Henckell as celebrant. Sessions include Epistoler Clarence Timmins, acolytes Bill Wilkie and others, and two Family Eucharist services at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Acolytes, choir directors, and ushers are listed. Coffee Time hosts and Allar Committee names noted. church school meets 9:15 a.m. with nursery care provided.

Trinity Episcopal Church Don Wiedeman Robert Wiles John Taylor Mack Hunter Jack Cantrell Rusty Boggess Gary Greenwood Bill Stewart Keith Dutson le Roy Holcomb R. L. Dockendorff D. E. Nicholson D. C. Walsh T. W. Brundrett Gus Dauzat Josh Higginbotham Robert Meador Lan Williams Jack Henckell Lawford Anderson Harry K. Johnson Jr O. M. Meador T. M. Hoffman W. H. Barber Ann B. Humphries Allar Church School

Birth of Mary Beth Fulkerson in Houston

Mr and Mrs Roy L Fulkerson Jr of Houston announce the birth of a daughter Mary Beth on December 21 at Hermann Hospital Houston. She weighed 5 pounds 10 ounces. Grandparents are H E McKee Roy L Fulkerson and M P Rogers and Mrs J E McKee Fayetteville Ark. Mary Beth has a brother Roy III.

Baytown New Year's Eve Dance At VFW Hall

Watch parties gather for a public New Year celebration at the VFW Hall in Baytown Sunday night starting at 8 p.m. Goose Creek Country Club hosts the event with Melody Makers providing music. Tickets cost 2.50 per person, cocktails served, and a prize of a colored television set will be given away. KC Hall breakfast served at 12:15 a.m. Open to the public. reservations coordinated by John Devine James Buddy Moravity and John Holt Grigg with club chairmen coordinating the event.

Baytown VFW Derway Goose Creek Country Club Melody Makers Paul Chase Trio of Ohio Knights of Co Lumbus KC Hall A.m John Devine James Buddy Moravity John Holt Grigg Land Veter

Second Baptist Church to feature special New Year music

Second Baptist Church will host a New Year’s Eve Watch Night service from 7 39 pm to midnight featuring gospel groups Guy and Geraldine Leutwyler of Houston with slides from Jamaica and the Houstonians Quartet in a one hour concert from 10 to 11 pm. Rev. Stephens will preach at 10 50 am and a youth revival leader Rev. James A. Ponder is also on the program with breakfast and party details for Eagle and Moose Lodge members. Reservations for a couple are 7 50 and several other area groups host events with watch party plans at nearby lodges.

Tive Second Baptist Church Paul Stephens Guy and Geraldine Leutwyler Houston Aiggram Jamaica Leutwylers Rev Stephens Kuht-Tv Kfdm-Tv Beaumont KTLW Texas City Leo Baker Houstonians James A. Ponder Highlands Kidder Orchestra Order of the Eagle Eagle Hall T. F. McMurrey Garcia Moose Lodge R. L. Brannon Ehinemin Baytown Elks Lodge Baytown Sharps Lodge Victor North Bill Eford Robert Kren Garie

Lee College Offers Short Course on Income Tax

Lee College announces an eight week course starting February 6 on income tax for adults. Instructor Latimer, holding a UT masters, will guide students through tax forms, with free USPS supplied texts and optional reference books. Enroll via John Guemple at 582-6716.

Lee College Aoe Latimer University of Texas United States Department of Internal Revenue John Guemple Couraés S Lee College

New Year’s Eve Service Slated At Redeemer

The Rev. Glen Kollmeyer of Redeemer Lutheran will preach Christ, The Light Of The World at the 10 45 a m service Sunday at Redeemer Church A New Year s Eve service with Holy Communion is planned at 7 30 a m The Walther Leaguers will host a watch party after the service Sunday school teachers meet at 6 30 p m Wednesday choir at 7 30 p m adult instruction class at 7 30 p m Ushers for Sunday Thursday are John McCutchen Kenneth Klaus Donald Spanier and Bill Weber

Glen ©. Kollmeyer Redeemer Lutheran Christ Redeemer Church Jesus Walther Leaguers John McCutchen Kenneth Klaus Donald Spanier Bill Weber

Facing the Unknown Topic at All Saints Episcopal Church

The Rev. Peter Katt will celebrate 8 a.m. Holy Communion and speak at 11 a.m. morning prayer on Facing the Unknown. James Cunningham serves as server. Choir led by Mrs. A. B. O'Brien. assistants include Allan Dinsmore crucifer and other minor roles. Church School meets at 9:45 a.m. Hostesses for fellowship hour named.

Peter Katt All Saints’ Episcopal Church James Cunningham Katt A. B. O'Brien Allan Dinsmore Andrew Rose Michael Massey Bryan McCulley T. F. Stephen S. L. Bruce T. B. Brister R. B. Nesbitt R. R. Warne F. L. Whaley

Power Of God Theme At Sunday Christian Science Service

The service centers on freedom from sin sickness and limitation through Spirit. A sermon titled Christian Science will cite Jesus teaching healing and the gospel of the kingdom. Readings include Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures stressing daily proofs over professions of power and the destruction of sin.

Jesus Mary Baker Eddy

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