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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1955

Page

3

Busy Week in Baytown Special Events Highlight Week

A busy week in February 1955 Baytown features bridge lessons by Harala Rockaway for the Woman's Auxiliary to the Hast Harris County Medical Society at the Community House. The Dads club and Girl Scouts hold an annual box supper in Ashbel Smith cafeteria. East Harris County A and M Mathers Club hosts guest speaker Mrs. Claudia Green from Houston on telephone conversation. Jayceettes plan a Tuesday night fundraiser for charitable activities.

Wanda Orton App Baytown Woman's Hast Harris County Medical Society Harala Rocka Goren Dads Club Ashbel Smith East Harris County A and M Mathers Club Cladia Green Houston Jaycecettes Art League Worsnen'’s Association First Presbyterian Church Eastern Star Masonic Hall West Texas Ave Mont Belvieu Rebekah Lodge CB Lodge St. Anne's Guild Trinity Episcopal Church Woman's Auxiliary East Harris Medical Society

Baytown Arts and Civic Events Highlight Feb 1955 Schedule

Community activities fill February with plays at Lee College and the Community House. The Playhouse of Houston sponsors Years Ago in the auditorium, with cinema nights featuring On the Riviera and Viva Zapata at Lee College. St. Joseph’s Altar Society, Pilot Club and Cinema Guild host events. Baytown Council of Churchwomen hosts World Day of Prayer. many spring events tease into March and April.

Playhouse of Houston Lee College Narchiye House Baytonians St. Joseph's Altar Society Pilot Club Cinema Guild Danny Kaye Riveria Leroy Wilkie Film Club Marion Brando Viva Zapata Brando Mexico Robert E. Lee Hugh Thompson Thompson Metropolitan Opera Baytown Council of Churchwomen First Presbyterian National Council of Churches Baytown Council R. H. Monroe Baytown Garden Club St. Mark's Wesleyan Guild Deer Park AEL Press Baytown Junior High Crosby St. Joseph’s Altar Society James Friendship Club W. PB. Denman East Avon Harris County A and M Mathery Club Trinity Epigenpal Playhouse Jayceedles C. R. Seligman Memorial Baptist Wms Fist Baptist WMC Dabney-Goodwin Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy H. Frantis Gass West James First Christian Circles Rath Musgrove Circle Civic Music Association Luritane Robert &. Lee High School Pam Lee College Auditorian Navy Mothers Club Cedar Bayouastern Star Lodge League of Women Valers Trinity Episcopal

Miss Buehler of Donald McCoy bride elect honored

Miss Renate Buehler bride elect of Donald McCoy was honored at a pre nuptial tea hosted by Mrs L Woods at 1604 East India. Green and yellow decor featured yellow flowers and green foliage with a wedding ring centerpiece and a bridal bouquet display. Hostesses included Mrs RB Presswood Mrs W Single Mrs E Holfpaul and others guests numbered about 30.

Renate Buehier Donald Mmccoy L. Woods Ein Wilton RB. F. Presswood W. Single E. Holfpaul J. M. Daniel Cliff Lewis

Maxwell's Memories Reviewed At Reviewer Club

Elsa Maxwell's anecdotes will be discussed at the Reviewer club meeting on March 5. Mrs. Price Hamilton will present the newly published book. Earlier, Maresa Davenport, author of Valley of Decision, wrote the work under review titled My Brother's Keeper.

Elsa Maxwell Bank of High Society Price Hamilton Mra W. Stewart Marela Davenport

Shower Honors Mrs. Robert Fulton

Mrs. Robert Fulton was honored at a shower held this week in the home of Mrs. H. L. Kelley. Co-hostesses were Mrs. T. J. Knocehny, Mrs. W. G. Kelley and Mrs. J. Z. Mallory. Cake, punch and nuts were served to 16 guests with a pink and white color theme throughout.

Robert Fulton H. L. Kelley Danuhina T. J. Knocehny W. G. Kelley J. Z. Mallory

Charter Member To Be Active Again In Guild

Mrs Alez Arnold a charter member of Grace Mathardist Veteran service renewed her membership this week at a meeting in the ehtreh. Miss Davida Thompson president led a business session after a program by Mrs T Bussey. Refreshments were served by hostess Mrs B W Hillard.

Alez Arnold Grace Mathardist Veteran Service Ehtreh Davida Thompson T. Bussey Bussey Felix Hatchell M.S. Jordan Mary Bartlett Catherine Funderburk B. W. Hillard

Tallulah Bankhead Charms Congress Leaders Backstage

Washington February 19 Tallulah Bankhead famed for romance jokes with Speaker Sam Rayburn and Rep John Dingell backstage after a performance of Dear Charles They greeted the pair in her dressing room with dahling Rayburn wore a black tie and tux while Dingell wore a uniform They recalled Bankhead’s father William Bankhead who served as Speaker before Rayburn.

Washington P.tallulah Bankhead Sam Ray Tin Talfila Tallulah Potitier Dear Charles Sam Jom

Spaghetti Dinner Aids St Marys Parish Desk Fund

La Porte plans a Sunday Spaghetti dinner from noon to 3 at the old seminary building with adult and child donations of 1 and 50 cents. Proceeds fund desks for religious instruction for St Marys parish high and intermediate students.

St. Mary's Allne Society St. Mary's Parish

Names in Social Interest at Smith College and Texas State

MISS JOEL ROSENZWEIG, 2 Junior at Smith College, Northhampton, Mass, will participate in Rally Day Shows part of George Washington's birthday celebration. Rear Admiral Sammel Wiot Morrison will speak at Green Hall. MISS NANCY TOMPLINS, daughter of Mr and Mrs LIEN TOMPLINS, participates in Class Saints at Texas State College for Women this week. Mr and Mrs J B Burner of Alron, Ohio are guests in the home of their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Lavely of Brylown.

Joel Rosenzaweig Smith College Northhampton Mass George Washington Speaters Sammel Wiot Morison John MM Greenn Hall Aish Rosenzutde Tg Pve Abe Rosenzweig North Market Street Road Texas State College Wame Nancy But Tomplins Mia Lien Tompisins Louisiana Tompling Ohto J. B. Burner Alron Ohio Uour Anti William Lavely Brylown

Sorority Nominating Committee Plans March Meeting

Bela Sigmia sorority reports officers at the next meeting in the Community house March 27. Sam Powers chairs committees with Mrs Terry Mrs Louis Bung Det Day and Miss Choarlese Princa. Thursday guests include Girl Scout Troop G3 from Lakewood. Rent Rogan reads about International HQ centennial. plans noted for a Cola party. March 4 meeting open to guests at Mrs Billy Wealon home. refreshments served.

Bela Sigmia Presimt Po Mareh Sam Powers Terry Louis Bung Det Day Choarlese Princa Lakewood Ulvi House Rent Rogan Crany International

Reception To Honor Visitors at San Picinta Parente Tengher

A community reception honoring visiting dignitaries was announced by Mrs. John Bo Tucker Jr. at the school auditorium. The event featured a May Day play, mothers of the period greeted by Mrs. Wok Gill and Mrs. Hunllman, with past presidents introduced and district attendance noted. A flower show dates announced for March 4-7 in Sam Haughon Coliseum at the Texas center.

San Picinta Parente Tengher Mare John Bo Tucker Jr Mra Mra Wok Gill da J. Hunllman Phil. Bogen S. B Blianberg TS. Hawa Theat Ruth Buithige Bogigesa Isle Meme Aithend Freeport Janek Alma Milles Fostess Chub VG Ploeger John Morley Torwas Sam Haughon Texas Wooster Ehib Toll Ptt Birnet School

Double Ring Vows Take Place At Trinity Tabernacle

Migs Joyce La Myriel Sanders and Billy Crorgu Shivers wed at Trinity Tabernacle with Rev 5 Graham officiating. The ceremony featured English candles, stock arrangements, and a reception at Mrs Tr Otis home. Bridesmaids wore pink and yellow net over taffeta, maid of honor wore blue net, and the couple honeymooned after a reception and trip to Sen Ane tonion.

Migs Joyce la Myriel Sanders Billy Crorgu Mrnday Trinity Tabernacle Graham Vaida Ashwood Bobby Nixon Houston Clyde Maley Duns Shaw Jon Breyer Betty Haltom Joe Dryer Jr Johnny Harve Ceci Spimiye AR Sroomseien la Tenn Lia Maine Bobbie Hucker Jo Ann Wolihorn Tr. Otus Migs Otis Ten Partin

Party Entertains Robert Lynn Fulton

Robert Lynn Fulton was feted at a Thursday party on Ady and birthday. Hostess Mrs. Bobnyton Rovle 2 Raytown, and attendees included James Patten Ates Henry He Mrs, Bill Shimeic and Mrs. Bill Fulton. Balloons whistles and stars served as favors for Melinda Metlore James Michael Fulton Jimmy Shimek Alert Chruchman Kerry Kelly and Abbi Nigherson.

Rovert Lynn Fulton Ady Bobnyton Raytown Lamar Kelly James Patten Ates Henry Bill Shimeic Bill Fulton Melinda Metlore James Michael Fulton Jimmy Shimek Alert Chruchman Kerry Kelly Abbi Nigherson Sete

Sidney Lanier Topic For UDC Program

Sidney Lanier will be the topic of a Dabney Goodwin chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting. Mrs Paul DeVerter Talay will host at KGS West James with co host Mrs William Chant Jr. Readers gather at 4 40 p.m.

Sidney Latuéer Paul DeVerter Talay Dabney GoodWin United Daughters of the Confederacy Mra. Frank Goss KGS West James William Chant Jr Merahers Pam

Family Night at Sampson Lodge Sponsored Event

Sampson Lodge hosts Family Night on Tuesday with Ram'ly Night activities at Sampson Tapdge 22 AE wand AMT in Michigan. The program honors George Washington's birthday and his ties to Masonry, featuring Alvin Miles as principal speaker and a film from far and D Lodge. refreshments follow and the meeting is open to the public.

Sampson Tapdge Mighlans George Washington Washington Order of Masonry Alvin Miles

Priscilla Members Donate To Library Fund

Priscilla club members voted to donate five daily to the Friends of the Library. Mrs Frank Moore hosted at 201 Stimpson with sandwiches cake and coffee. The next meeting is set for 2 20 pm hosted by Mrs J W Riggs Tow Bay.

Friends of the Library Priscila Club Frank Moore Stimpson J. W. Riggs Tow Bay

Barhers Hill PTA Observes Founders Day

Barhers Hill association marked Founders Day in the elementary school music room led by Mrs. Willis Henry. Linda Foster, Elsine McDaniel, and Evelyn Arrington sang, with past presidents honored by picture frames. Attendees included many PTA members. event ended with cake and drinks in the cafeteria.

Barhers Hill Association Willis Henry Linda Foster Elsine McDaniel Evelyn Arrington Phoebe Apperson Hearst Ahte Melellan Birney Jack Langstay W. C. Underwood PTA Martin Pittnon Harry Gilbert

Baytown Pair Wed In Justice of the Peace Home

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Sutterfield reside at S00 Bowie after their wedding Wednesday night in the home of Justice of the Peace Wal Lor Qaven. The bride Miss Georgie Burcher is the granddaughter of Mrs. AL Hart of 1317 Elm. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Satterfield of Gloverteaf, served in the Navy and works for G. 14 Reasor Oil Co. The bride is employed at Kerr Insurance Co. A Robe rt I. Len high school graduate, she attended Lee College.

Loys Box Stimpson Niwassa Ann Box Vernon Wayne Clement Fort Bliss el Paso Pvt Clement S. N. Butler Oak W. D. Clement East Wright Robert E. Lee High School Lee College Miss Box RELHS General Telephone Co Oscar Sutterfield Bowie Justice of the Peace Robert I. Len High School

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Clinton Anderson Marguerite Lenert Houston Playhouse Lee College Auditorum Kahtherine Hellman Jayceeettes Neighbor News Baytown Sun Niwassa Miss Buehler Noma Bavinwa Furniture Clinic Park Dial O Black George Adams Leo la Borde First National Bank Gladiolus Garden Club GC. B. Bays Strickland Priscilla Club Bayless Credit Women Credit Bureau Wooster Baptist Wms Dahlings Billy George Shivers la Porte Bayshore Memorial Hospital Neal Trigg EN Marios Essie May Marks Mary Bayeshore Baptist Church Ham Shore Oaks W. N. Hancock EB. L. Bohannon Bayshore Baptist Church Te Church W. N. Hanenel Alert Lee High School I. F. Ammons Shy Yrre Avenue J Wo AL Shivers Li Harvard Ruglhs American National Insurance Co. Auvessories Mrs. Jones Robert Lynn Fulton Sidney Lanier Sampson Lodge Priscilla Barhers Hill
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