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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1955

Page

6

Mrs. Mack Ford Speaks at East Harris Garden Club

Highlands organizer Mrs. Mack Ford lectured to East Harris County Federation of Garden Clubs at Baytown Community House on propagation pollination and grafting. She noted pollination by insects birds wind and self pollination with the honey bee responsible for about 80 percent. The group voted to cancel a Hog Island contract and showcased plans for a Baytown garden center with exhibits in Sears Garden Shop while the Dirt Gardener's Club hosted a social with white chrysanthemums and valentine decor.

Mack Ford Highlands East Harris County Ford Spsssor Hog Island East Harris County Sears Garden Shop

Lynchburg PTA Officers To Be Elected March 15

Lynchburg Parent-Teacher Association sets its annual officer election for March 18. Nominees will be submitted by the nominating committee formed in a recent business session chaired by acting president Mrs. Charles Bigham. The meeting in the school auditorium featured a second grade Valentine play directed by Mrs. Charles Wilder with a 52-member chorus and a room prize awarded to the second grade.

Lynchburg Parent-Teacher Association Robert Mache Paul Kuehler J. H. Richardson 8. Q. Hancock C. W. Hendrix Hendrix T. E. Cole Jim Bob Brame PTA Charles Wilder Pegsy Maxwell Kathy Lewis Cheryl Sanders Joyce A. Hignite Andy Welch Jack Henderson John Nicalosi Tammy Mackins

Final Plans Announced For Wedding

Final plans are announced for the Friday wedding of Miss Joyce Sanders and Billy Shivers. The ceremony at 7 30 pm will be at Trinity Tabernacle Assembly of God with Rev W S Graham officiating. Nuptial music by Ashwood and Bobby Nixon. Bride’s party includes maid of honor June Shaw and bridesmaids Mrs Joe Drever and Betty Hallam. Best man Joe Drever. groomsmen Johnny Harvey and Cecil Scott. Flower girl Io Denna Le Moire. candlelighters Bobby Rucker and Jo Ann Wilburn. Reception at 604 East Degree follow. Parents listed for both families.

Joyce Sanders Billy Shivera Trinity Tabernacle Assembly of God Church W. S. Graham Ashwood Bobby Nixon Houston June Shaw Joe Drever Betty Hallam Johnny Harvey Cecil Scott IoDenna le Moire Bobby Rucker Jo Ann Wilburn Barbara Shugart East Degree Clyde Maley Riv Airs W. A. Shivers

Fowlers Celebrate 13th Wedding Anniversary With Surprise Breakfast

Art and Mrs. 3. C. Fowler Jr were feted with a surprise breakfast Monday at 604 East Centre. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Donald J Otis welcomed guests including Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Newton and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ridge. Valentine theme featured red vase centerpieces and place cards. A Huss and Wife quiz game provided entertainment.

Art 3. C. Fowler Jr Celebraton Donald J, Otis East Cetfre Cecil Newton Charles Ridge

Clifts To Be Honor Guests At Wooster Fire Station

Mr and Mrs Roy Clift whose home burned down will be honored guests at a burnt out shower Friday night at Wooster Fire Station. Wooster community members are invited with calling hours from 7 30 to 9 30 p m. Brownwood neighborhood club sponsors the event with coffee and cookies served.

Roy Clift Wooster Brownwood Neighborhood Club

Mrs Meyer Is Shower Honoree At Stork Party

Mrs H W H Meyer was honored at a stork shower Monday night hosted by Mrs James M Manuel and Mrs James M Stone at the Manuel home on Lakewood Drive. Winners in games received baby prizes. gifts included a green and yellow bassinet. The refreshments table featured a lace cloth, green linen, narcissus decorations, and a green diaper bag presented to the honoree.

H. W. H. Meyer James M Manuel James M. Stone Lakewood Drive James M, Schiller Sam Hastings

Miss McClellan to Marry Pvt Guiles in April

Miss Billie Ruth McClellan engaged to Pvt Billy Lee Guiles son of Mr and Mrs O J Guiles of Texas City The couple are announced by her parents Mr and Mrs W G McClellan 500 Forrest Street Miss McClellan attends Robert E Lee High School Guiles a Texas City High School graduate is with the army stationed at Fort O7 Calif They plan to marry in April.

Billie Ruth McClellan Billy Lee Guiles W. G. McClellan Forrest. Street Pvt Guiles O. J. Guiles Texas City Texas City High School Army Fort O-7 Calif

Miss Renate Buehler to Marry D R McCoy

Miss Renate Buehler and Donald Ray McCoy will be married at 7 pm Saturday in St Johns Methodist church. The bride is daughter of Johann Buehler of Nurenberg Germany. McCoy is son of Abrs R W Mc Coy. She graduated in Nurenhere. he from Robert E. Lee High School and Texas A and M College. He works as engineer with Farnsworth Construction Co in San Antonio.

Renate Buehler Donald Ray McCoy St. John's Methodist Church Johann Buehler Nurenberg Germany McCoy R. W. McCoy Amelia Buehler Nurenhere Robert EB. Lee Texas A and M College Farnsworth Construction Co San Antonio

Nazarene Young People Valentine Party Held

The Nazarene Young People held a Valentine party Monday at the home of Mrs. Elton Maxwell, 261 East Franc. Attendees played games and were served punch ice cream and cake. Guest pastor Rev He McCanta attended, and decorations featured a red and white color scheme.

Mes Elton Maxwell He. McCanta

Sylvia Listi Valentine Party Recap

Sylvia Listi hosted a small Valentine gathering with six guests, including judges Mr and Mrs Sam Listi and family members attending. The fragment mentions party details and some unrelated instructional text about a puzzle or activity.

Sylvia Listi Santh Main Hovesa Ata Valen Billie Linda Percy Mighiaudy Sam Listi Mirlys

Pageant to G ive For PTA in School Auditorium

Ashbel Smith PTA hosts a pageant Light For Tomo row as the main event at 2 15 p m Thursday in the school auditorium directed by Mrs Jackie Didriksen Cast includes Mrs Dollye Summers Mrs Rose Mize James E Sherwood James Robert Lee Terry Holle Tan Judy Wooley Carol Foster and David Mullens Music by Miss Lou Drury and Kelley Martin Past presidents will be guests A reception follows in their honor Executive board meets at 10 a m Thursday at 321 East Republic

Tomorow Ashbel Smith Parent-Teacher Association Jackie Didriksen Dollye Summers Rose Mize James E. Sherwood Community and Children James Robert Lee Terry Holle- Tan Judy Wooley Carol Foster David Mullens

Thursday Calendar of Local Club Meetings

Gladiolus Garden club meets at 1 pm at 1619 Willow the home of Mrs A M Pelly. Wooster Garden club gathers at 9 am at 184 Cabinets the home of Mrs Leo Butler. Reviewer club convenes at Community house 9 30 am. AAUW executive board at 7 30 pm at 2411 Cedar Bayou road Mrs H M Singleton. Brownwood Neighborhood Game Party at Ethridge residence 7 30 pm. Ashbel Smith PTA meets 2 15 pm at the school. Beta Sigma Phi Lakewood Beaureant assembly at 5 pm in Masonic hall. Lamar P TA at 2 15 pm the school. Sam Houston PTA meets 2 30 pm at the school. Thursday Forum hosts Mrs Mattie Skeete 601 East Sterling 7 30 pm. Baytown Woman's club at 2 30 pm at 310 West Sterling the home of Mrs G A Lillie.

Gladiolus Garden Club A. M. Pelly Willow Wooster Garden Club Leo Butler Reviewer Club American Association of University Women H. M. Singleton Cedar Bayou Road Brownwood Ethridge Ashbel Smith Parent-Teacher Association Beta Sigma Phi Lakewood Club Beaureant Assembly Masonic Hall Lamar P-Ta Sam Houston Pta Thursday Forum Mattie Skeete East Sterling

Parents Council Meeting at Baytown Junior High

The Baytown Junior High Parents Council will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday in the school auditorium. Mrs. B. C. Weeks will preside as they discuss plans for the spring festival set for April.

Parents’ Council Baytown

Years Ago play tells Ruth Gordon story at Lee college

Jaycee-ettes sponsor the Playhouse production Years Ago arriving Tuesday night at Lee college auditorium. The play follows Ruth Gordon, famed actress and author, as a Boston suburb girl struggles to break from her staunch parents to seek stage success. Proceeds aid charitable Jayceeettes projects.

Jaycee-ettes Playhouse Lee College Auditorium Ruth Gordon Miss Gordon Boston Hea St Garson Kanin Kanin Ronald Coleman

Mrs Lawhon Hosts Central Baptist Circle Meeting

Mrs J L W Lawhon hosted the L H Tapscott circle at Central Baptist church Tuesday. A mission program on love was given by Mrs C W Whitley with scriptures on love and salvation. Mrs W W Roberts spoke of Dick Miller, a Hot Zemue Alaska home missionary, and Mrs Lawhon led the meeting with reports from all standing chairmen. Closing prayer by Mrs J B Turner Jr. Ten members and a visitor, Mrs W J Lawhon, attended with coffee tea and cookies served.

JL. W. Lawhon Graha L. H. Tapscott Central Baptist Church C. W. Whitley God W. W. Roberts Dick Miller Hotzemue Alaska

Freeman Circle Meeting At Central Baptist Church

Freeman Circle of Central Baptist church met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. W C Williams 1311 South Pruett. Opening prayers led by Mrs. C R Dickerson and Mrs. G E B Whitaker. Mrs. Williams gave a devotional from James 5 13 16 and the Panama Canal zone program was led by Mrs. Frank Odom who also gave a community missions report. Refreshments were served after the closing prayer.

Wade Freeman Central Baptist Church W. C. Williams South Pruett C. R. Dickerson G. EB. Whitaker James Williams Panama Canal Zone Frank Odom

Milwauker Woman Names Bond Visits Baytown Family

Mrs. E. C. Bond of Milwauker Wis arrives in Baytown for an extended visit with son Clifford M. Bond and family at 916 BH. James Road. She is accompanied by granddaughter Sally Cherk, also of Milwauker.

E. C. Bond Milwauker Wis Baytown Clifford M. Bond BH. James Road

Old New York Backdrop For Davenport Novel Review

Marcia Davenport’s My Brother's Keener uses old New York and hansom cabs as its setting and centers on two linked brothers. Mrs. J. W. Stewart will discuss the book at the Reviewer club meeting at 9:20 a.m. in the Community House with Mrs. Perle Gurtler presiding.

New York Marcia Davenport Val- Iay J. W. Stewart Perle Gurtler

Circle To Meet With Mrs. Oliphant Circle

Mrs. $2.7B Oliphant Alabama will be hosted at the Feb 28 meeting of the Annie Laurie Winfrey circle of St. Mark's Methodist church. Monday's gathering at 128 Bayshore featured a program on Jesus Teachings Depriv ing Women with scripture read from John 4 and a playlet Well At Syria.

Oliphant Alabama Annie Laurie Winfrey St. Mark's Methodist Church Knox Thomas Bayshore Dan Castleman Roy Pickering Tr Ganeh G. HH

Mrs Thompson Honored At Stork Shower

Mrs Jerry Thompson was honored at a stork shower hosted in the home of Mrs H G Johnson. Cor hostesses were Mrs HL Jackson and Mrs B I Bramlett. About 25 guests attended as yellow sherbet and individual cakes were served. An arrangement of yellow daisies adorned the serving table and Mrs Thompson wore a corsage of baby rattlers and ribbon ties.

Jerry Thompson H. G. Johnson East Alford HL. Jackson B. I Bramlett Yelln Sheriet Thompson

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