Former Metropolitan Baritone Devotes All Time To Concert Stage
Hugh Thompson, former Metropolitan Opera leading baritone, now concentrates fully on concert work. A Juilliard graduate, he studied at UW and earned the Met debut in 1944 after winning the Met Auditions of the Air. He tours nationwide and appears on radio and TV. His Baytown concert is at 7:45 p.m. Thursday in the Robert E. Lee High School auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Civic Music
Hugh Thompson
Metropolitan Opera Company
Thompson
Oscar Thompson
Hugh
University of Washington
Juilliard *‘Graduate School of Music
New York
Chatauqua
United States
Chicago Opera Company
San Francisco Opera Company
New Orleans Opera
St. Louis Opera
Metropolitan Opera
Met
Mr. Thompson
Lewisohn Stadium
Baytown
Robert =. Lee
Hollywood Facelift With 9 Million Budget
Hollywood redevelops to lure tourists with a 9 million makeover. Plans by Pierera and Luckman include blue star walls on Hollywood Boulevard listing 4800 entertainment names, new newsstands, trash cans, star signs, and upgraded lighting. Studios and networks back a Hollywood tourist bureau and a movie museum showcasing props and sets.
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Hollywood
Pierera and Luckman
Hollywood Blvd
California
Pratt
Vine St
Holywood
More Stretch Planned For Milady's Wardrobe
New York notes that the term stretch extends beyond budgets to fashion. Yarns that stretch to fit body contours are being used in women's garments this season, from knee socks and stockings to briefs girdles gloves and swimsuits. Early experiments include sweaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Texas Exes Banquet Set at University Tower
Alumni from 1916 to last semester plan the annual March 2 Texas Exes banquet at the Tower. A name tag team led by Mrs. Louis Yule will provide identification for arriving alumni. Wilbur Evans will speak, and tickets at 2.50 are sold by the ticket committee. Floral table decorations are organized by Mrs. Burnell Bennett and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
University of Texas
Louis Yule
Sue Ann Guy
Yvonne Ferrell
Evelyn Robson
Jack Strickler
Doug Stewart
al Melinger
Jodie Isenhower
Joe Horczy
Herb Meier
Burnell Bennett
Wilbur Evans
University
Woman Grocer in Palestine Retires After 58 Years
Mrs. J. B. McDonald of Neches has slowed down after managing a general store for 58 years. Her son Brice will take over active duties while she remains in the businesslightly. She has long ties to Neches and the area, dating back to 1897 as a trader, 1890 in residence, and earlier running a hotel with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Tex
J. B. McDonald
Neches
Teareg
Que
McDonald
Blonde Deaf Mute Holds Responsible Office in Industry
In Cleveland, 24 year old Joan Kalal, deaf mute since childhood, works in the tabulating department of a large company. She reads lips at the Alexander Graham Bell school and uses writing to respond. Her boss Edward Norris praises her speed and versatility on a key punching machine while she enjoys dancing and once demonstrated a waltz on television.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Industrial Rayon Corp
Joan Kalal
Alexander Graham Bell School
Joan
Edward
Norris
Pink And Gray Lead In Bathroom Colors
New York up to date shows pink and gray as the favored bathroom colors edging white blue and yellow. Ceramic tile contractors report pink as the top choice with gray second and green yellow and blue following. Suntan peach and white are less requested as the color trend shifts away from white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fifth Time Fight Scene From The Spoilers Filmed
Hollywood reports that the classic spoofed fight from The Spoilers was shot again in a 1933 version using doubles. Jeff Chandler and Rory Calhoun acted with stunt doubles performing the brawl, while old legends Farnum and Santschi previously suffered injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aline Mosby
Hollywood
Universal - International Studio
Wiliam Farnum
Tom Santschi
Sanitschi
Men Spend Big on Luxury Wardrobe Items in New York
An article by Elizabeth Toomey details high priced male fashion purchases at Peter Knize's tailoring shop in New York, where items include $36 handkerchiefs made in France and $8.50 handmade lisle socks. It notes famous clients like Marlon Brando and a Shah of Tran ordering tailored suits, shirts, shorts, pajamas, and accessories, with a $10.75 suit press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Toomey
United Press
New York
Mmen
Peter Knize
France
Aggerind
Shah of Tran
Marlon Brando
Knize
Brando
Shah
U.S
Fashion World fall winter pattern catalog notice
Simple skirt and blouse patterns with yokes collars and sleeve options offered by Pattern Bureau Baytown Sun. Size range 12 to 46. Send 35 cents for pattern plus 3 cents extra if first class mail. 1954 1955 fall winter edition features color designs and forecasts.
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The
Baytown Sun
Ola Chelsa Station
New York 11
N. Y
Fashion World
Out-of-town guests attend Jean Howell James Hogue wedding
Names of guests travel from Beaumont Houston Highlands Killeen La Porte Lauderdale Fla Cleveland and Dallas to attend the Thursday night wedding of Miss Jean Ann Howell and James Hogue. Mentioned are Mrs C J Eason Mrs John W Veazey Mrs L L Cates Mrs Minnie Gordon Miss Frances McLena and others. Sigma Phi Epsilon pledge Timmy Bobo Watson at Texas Christian University.
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Jean Ann Howell
James Hogue
C. J. Eason
John W. Veazey
L. L. Cates
Ben Wheeler
Beaumont
Charles Justice
Sue Justice
Charloise Justice
Minnie Gordon
Houston
Campbell Young
Highlands
Mhs
Gove Mullican
Bristol
E.W. McLenna
Frances McLenna
la Porte
Carrie. Pet
Lauderdale
Fla
Jimmip Eddings
W. H. Avey
AL Ware
Dallas
Danna Evans
Killeen
C. W. Hogue
Cleveland
Timmy “Bobo” Watson
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Texas Christian University
Lis
W. Watson
Bobo
Robert EH. Lee High School
TCU
Calendar of local clubs and events across Baytown
Calendar lists Book Review Club at 1 30 p m Mrs Bays home 1201 Strickland Priscilla Club 2 36 p m Mrs Riggs 1808 Bayless Credit Women 7 30 p m Wooster Baptist WMS 7 15 p m Pilot Club games party Community House 7 30 p m Civic Music Hugh Thompson concert Robert E Lee High 7 45 p m Film Club Viva Zapata Lee College 1 20 p m and 7 p m Navy Mothers Community House 7 30 p m Cedar Bayou Eastern Star 7 30 p m League of Women Voters Trinity Episcopal Parish House 7 30 p m Baytown Council of Church World Day of Prayer First Presbyterian 2 p m Minerva Study Club Mrs Harley Yawn 1612 Utah 7 19 am
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First National Bank
Gladiolus Garden
Cluh
C. B. Bays
Strickland
Priscilla Club
J. W. Riggs
Bayless
Credit Women
Credit Bureau
Wooster Baptist Wms
Civic Music Association
Hugh Thompson
Robert B. Lee High School
Lee College
Navy Mothers Club
Cedar Bayou
League of Women Voters
Trinity Episcopal Parish
Baytown
Yeoman Wins Gold Has Marks in Navy WAVES
San Francisco report notes Chief Yeoman Lillian E Plankeney as the sole woman in the U S Navy with real gold hash marks. Now in her 13th year of WAVES service, she also served as secretary to four of the nation’s defense chiefs after enlisting in January 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States Navy
Yeoman
Lillian E Plankeney
Blankeney
Pentagon
Hunter College
New York
Navy Yeoman's School
Milledgeville, Ga
Danny Kaye Film at Community House Tonight
Cinema Guild presents On the Riviera starring Danny Kaye at the Community house with a short feature Golden Journey. The Guild meeting begins at 7 30 p m Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinema Guild
The
Riviera
Danny Kay
West
Mrs Brown and Winnie Brown Lead Community Party
Mrs Brown and Mrs Winnie Brown serve as general chairmen for an X games party sponsored by the Pilot Club. The event starts at 7:34 p.m. Thursday at the Community House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Brown
Cld
Com Tounity
Michael Guy Woods Birthday Party
Michael Guy Woods celebrated his first birthday at his parents home with a circus themed cake and punch. Guests included David Ellis Nen ey Daniel Ronnie Daniel Debbie Daniel Tommy Griffin Cathy Sue Williams Eugene Woods Johnny Wright and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Guy Woods
Guy Wood
South Shepherd
David Ellis
Neney Daniel
Ronnie Daniel
Debbie Daniel
Tommy Griffin
Cathy Sue ‘Williams
Eugene Woods
Johnny Wright
Mra
R. A Ellis
R.A. Bli Ms Jr
Rudy Griffin
Katherine's Book Club Plans Meet at First National Bank
Katherine Mes. Gb. Fl Troxell will review Anya Seton's Kathe ering Wednesday at 7:30 am in the directors room of the First National Bank. Mrs Green will discuss tele phone conversation topics Tuesday night at 4 during the Hast Hastins County A and M Mothers club meeting in Tyree hotel dining room. Employed with Southwestern Telephone Co. Mrs Green has presented her topic Your Voice Is You to numerous civic and club gatherings. Club members may invite guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Troxell
Anya Seton
Katheering
First National Bank
Fireen
Hast Hastins County A and M Mothers Club
Tyree
Southwestern Telephone Co
Houston
Green
Woman's Club Attends Minerva Tea in Patron Anniversary
The Baytown Women’s club shifts its meeting to 9:30 a.m. at Mrs. 7. M. Bridges home to allow 25th anniversary tea at Minerva Studylab. Co hosts Mrs. R. R. Balnus. Guest Mrs. Herbert Payney Jr. of Penaten attends. Gifts include $3 to Friends of the Library. Meeting earlier, annual business session led by Mrs. Ben F L Anthony on parliamentary procedure and by-laws review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Ben FL Anthony
Friends of the Library
Herbert Payney Jr
Penaten
Father Plans and Runs Daughters Wedding Ceremony
Carl A. Rietz of Mills College for Women plans his daughter Sandra’s San Francisco wedding at Grace Cathedral atop Nob Hill with ancient rites, ceremonial bread and honey, and a four-foot ceremonial cauldron. The Santa Rosa industrialist and food machinery engineer uses the event to illustrate humanity’s food history and to foster international goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Ritter
Oakland
Caltt
Carl A. Rietz
Oalland
Mills College For Women
Rietz
Rietz Manufacturing Co
Santa Rosa
Calif
San Francisco
Grace Cuberdral
Nob Hill
Sheraton Palace
Sandra
South Africa
Orient
Egypt
Palatine
North Africa
Turkey
Greece
Europe
France
Britis Isles
Mexico
North America
Mrs Jennische To Be Hostess At Cedar Bayou Club Meeting
Mrs Jennische will host a Cedar Bayou club meeting at her home on March 3 with Mrs Jara Jennischy assisting. Mrs W J Henderson hosted the previous gathering at 12 East Hunniutt, as members played games of 42 with prizes awarded to Mrs James Jennische and Mrs Bob Norris. A business meeting was followed by potato salad ham sandwiches cold drinks and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jara Jennischy Wilh
Cedar Bayou
W. J. Henderson
East Hunnicutt
James Jennische
Bob Norris
Stanleys Announce Daughter's Engagement
Mr and Mrs Jim Stanley of Hearne announce the engagement of their daughter Billie Stanley to Lt Walden Robertson son of Mr and Mrs W Robertson of La Grange Wyoming. The couple will be married in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Stanley
Hearne
Billie Stanley
Walden Robertson
Lt. Robertson
W. Robertson
la Grange
Wyo
Banquet With Patriotic Theme At Central Baptist Church
The junior senior banquet Friday at Central Baptist featured a patriotic setting with members of the WMU and church leaders. Rev John Osteen spoke on Christian fellowship and college benefits, a film on the Southwest Conference football highlights was shown, and a Baylor fire incident was noted. Attendees numbered about thirty with arrangements led by Mrs Dickerson and others handling decorations serving and invitations.
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Central Baptist Church
G. R. Dickerson
Ralph McPheeters
Yorktown
John Osteen
Central
Christian Fellowship
Baylor University
E. Slagle
Woman's Missionary Union
Dickerson
WMU Educational
Wiele Educational
J. Hosteen
Coy Johnson
Audrey Vinson
L. J. Musgrove
Clyde Stevens
Virgil Gordon
Mra. Stevens
Y- M
Lannon
Mra
B. M. Chandler
L. V. Lawdon
Karen Dommert
Colleen Kelley
Martha Jo Herndon
Patsy Hull
Sammy Roberds
Gracie Lee Martin
Surprise Program At Baytown Music Study Club
Baytown Music Study Club plans a surprise meeting at Mrs. R. Andersons home on Bayshore drive. The yearbook notes a mystery surprise admission. Mrs. Allen Shaw will review a book and present music by McDowell, Killough, Cochrum, Cone, and Burleigh. The event starts at 3 45 pm.
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Baytown
R. Anderson
Bayshore Drive
Allen Shaw
McDowell
W. B. Killough
Ray Cochrum
J. Hill Cone
Hadley
Burleigh
D. L. Shall
Bernstein
Four Members Chosen for Sam Houston PTA Committee
Mrs. Percy Duhon Mrs. Travis Smith FE. Touys and Mrs. W T Smith will serve on a four member committee for the Sam Houston Parent Teacher Association. The group was elected Thursday at a meeting in the auditorium. Cantrell announced the public school week March 7 through 12 and invited attendance from the community. Founders Day included coffee and birthday cake and a theme Parents With a Purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Duhon
Travis Smith
FE. Touys
W. T. Smith
Sam Houston Parent-Teacher Association
Adoo
Cantrell
Publs School Weol
FTA
Lorene Brawner
Clyde Cancy
R. DB. Kilough
Ares. Cantratt
W. J. Gordon
Gordon
Travia Smith
Mra
Carl Davis
W. ‘I Smith
Summer Fun Item Fruit Basket Bags in New York
New York designers present fruit basket bags as summer accessories. One large square basket in yellow enamel features miniature oranges and lemons with a clear plastic belt hiding the clasp. Another, the strawberry parfait, is white enamel with lacquered strawberries. designer Nita Jonas promotes town and casual wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tix &Roup
Madeira
Nita Jonas
Lost 60 Pounds With Barcentrate
Mrs Emma Tagram of Wichita Falls Texas writes she lost 60 pounds taking Barcentrate and feels healthier. Mrs H K Owen of Antarillo Texas says she lost 14 pounds and relief from indigestion and gas pains. If the first bottle doesn’t help, return the empty bottle for your money back. Available at Texas druggists.
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Emma Tagram
Baltimore Street
Wichita Falls
Texas
H. K. Owen
River Drive
Antarillo
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Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Milady
Black’s
Alease
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John Douglas and
Richard Scott Shanks
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Jack Shanks
East Foyle
Richard
John
J. L. Shanks
O. M. Moody
Bay~ Town
Mira. Moody
Jeff Chandler
Rory Calhoun
Jess Hibbs
Chandler
Noah Beery
Milton Sills
Gary Cooper
William Boyd
John Wayne
Randolph Scott
Honest Chandler
Calhoun
Chander
Farnum
Sanschi
Danny Kaye
Mrs. Brown
Katherine
Mrs
Cladif Green
Gayle Lynn Billings
Lynn Billings
Washington
J. H. Billings
Park
R. B. King
C. Billings
Woman's Club
Minerva
Mrs. Jennische
Stanleys
Neighbor News
Baylor
Place Mall
Decatur Baptist College
Baptist Colleges
Chiropractic
Or, W
Travis Chiropractor
E. Sterling
Bia
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