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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1965
Page
4
A new golf shoe with a patented recessed spike aims to prevent dimpling and marking of greens, preserving turf for pros and amateurs. The Corfam model, debuting in February at $40, features a flattened collar, beveled edges, dual plates for flex, and reduced mud pickup, tested by players over six months with favorable reactions.
Mrs. Lowell Westerman led a program on Spices and Herbs for the Garden Keepers Horticulture Club at Mrs. J. T. Lee’s home. She traced origins and uses from ancient times to today and noted spice wars and empire shifts. Members included Mrs. W. T. Miler and several others. next meeting planned March 2 at Mrs. Briggs’s home with a covered dish luncheon and a white elephant auction.
Coady Baptist Church Fellowship Class met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Franta in Greens Bayou with Mrs. Kenneth Richardson presiding. Steve Istre gave the invocation and Mrs. Franta reported on two items while February missionary project was discussed. Floral arrangement sent to Mrs. S. L. Vaughn and refreshments served to a list of members.
On Saturday the Bayshore Wagon Wheel Square Dancers Club performs at 8 pm in Knights of Columbus Hall. Local dancers and attendees are invited to join this community square dance night.
Miss Carol Peet bride elect of James E. Cole of Lufkin was honored at a bridal shower in Mrs. Burton Burrus home. Guests included Mrs. Burrus Miss Peet Mrs. Nick P. Peet and Mrs. Marie Peet. Decorations featured blue and white with silver candle holders and heart motifs. Hostesses presented a gift of an electrical appliance to the honoree.
Mr and Mrs Edward Selen and children Roy Diane and David recently traveled from Sunset Louisiana for the marriage of Greta Faye Shimek and Francis D Viebert. The ceremony occurred January 23 at St John Berchman Catholic Church in Cankton Louisiana. Attending included Julia Shimek Crosby and Rosie Shimek among Crosby relatives, Lee Roy Shimek Gale and Johnnie Shimek Wayne of Columbus, and Ted Lyman and family from Miami and Georgia travels. The Lymans also visited Cedar Town Green Hills Ranch Georgia after Christmas and Florida trips.
A surprise birthday party for Jack Glen Sowders was held in Houston on January 28 with yellow candle decor and refreshments including shrimp cocktail, sandwiches, chips and dips, punch, and cold drinks. Hostesses were Beulah Pitts, Myrtle Irby, and Mrs Sawders. guests included out of town visitors from Highlands Crosby Baytown and Baytown families.
Baytown Junior Forum plans a rummage sale February 12 to 17 at 334 West Texas Avenue to support a Cerebral Palsy Center building program. The event stemmed from a meeting at Mrs Spencer Blain’s home on Wednesday.
Mrs. Lou Ashley hosted the Happy Grandmothers Club at her home with assistances from Mrs. Wilma Godkin and Mrs. Billie Riley. Fifteen members attended and shared refreshments and games. A business meeting is planned for February 4 at the Service Club.
Robert Wade and Letha Partin mark their 60th wedding anniversary with a life centered on church and prayer. Active in Trinity Tabernacle Assembly of God Baytown. they met at church and have raised a family, with grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mrs Satterfield directed a Genesis study for the Mary Torrent Circle at St Mark's Methodist Church parlor using time charts pictures and books. Members were given Genesis notes and passages to discuss. Mrs D A Wight announced the Texas Woman's Conference will be Feb 16 to 18 in Houston with a district meeting March 15. Interested people are invited to attend the second Genesis lesson at 7 p.m. Feb 15 in the church parlor.
Mrs Hindmon presented the devotional Launch Out to the Friendship Sunday School Class. Members Mary Lovett and others attended while W C Williams Eden Rankin and a poem Thoughts from the Pace were featured.
St Josephs Altar Society will hold a Mexican dinner February 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St Josephs Catholic School. Menu includes hot tamales enchiladas rice beans tacos chili pralines pecan pie coffee and tea. Tickets cost 1 for adults 60 cents for children. Donations of pecan pies requested. Altar Sunday mass at 7 30 a.m. Feb 21.
A report from 4312 Craigmont Blvd notes a siege at the All New Country Club Shopping Center. Authorities responded and secured the site, with no further details available on injuries or suspects. Local precinct urged residents to avoid the area as investigations continue.
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