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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1950

Page

5

Community groups donate to Baytown Cerebral Palsy Center

Members of the Minerva IT club voted to donate 25 to the Baytown Cerebral Palsy Center. New officers were elected at yesterday’s meeting including Mrs E R Cunningham as president and Mrs R F Pfennig as vice president. A report from the carload committee covered upcoming meetings, hostesses, and projects for the coming year. The Mardi Gras sketch and a film on the New Orleans carnival were presented.

Minerva Baytown Cerebral Ee Neal WE. Paderhause Sfrs E. R Cunningham R. F. Pfennig BR. CG Andersen Rcording Yaw Curtesy Puder- Sangh Cecil Phil- Hips Carboox Gainess Brrs Rey Comeatex New Orleans EL B. Tippen Iupcheor Sern

Complimented With pink And Blue Shower at Baptist Temple

George English oversaw a pink and blue shower event Thursday night in the recreation room of Baptist Temple with Mrs. EL AL Foster in charge. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Cowell, Mrs. H. A. Masters, and Mrs. D. Henley. A reading was given by Mrs. EB L. Trippe. Refreshments of cake and punch matched the colors. Guests from out of town included Mrs. Wren and Mrs. Seth of Pasadena and Mrs. Parrish of La Porte.

Ates George English Baptist Temple EL AL Foster Walle H. A. Masters D. Henley EB. L. Trippe W. HE. Dopangs W. E. Wren EB. XY Seth Pasadena B Parrish la Porte

Attendants Honored With Rehearsal Party

A rehearsal for the wedding of Miss Mary Louise Little and Thomas Bush McDonald was held at Park Place Baptist Church in Houston with a party at the Hannsz home. The wedding will be tonight at Park Place Baptist Church with Rev. Joseph Styles officiating. Gifts were given to attendants and refreshments served to the wedding party and relatives including Mrs. W. B. Richardson and several McDonalds.

Mary Louise Little Thomas Bush McDonald Park Place Baptist Church Houston Elmer Hannsz Brockton Joseph Styles W. B. Richardson Patsy Ruth Comangue Patsy Ruth McDonald Jack McDonald Vernon Courtney Harry Tims Dr. Styles R. L. Sherman C. D. Dias R. C. Stephenson D. J. McDonald

Baytown Women Observe World Day of Prayer at First Presbyterian

About 150 women from Baytown area including delegates from Negro churches attended the World Day of Prayer program at First Presbyterian Church. The event featured readings on looking at ourselves repentance and commitment, with offerings to aid United Council of Church Women projects.

Baytown Area First Presbyterian Church of Baytown D. C. Walsh, Jr Luther Cornelius D. D. Rogers United Council of Church Women Bar Town Fiji Islands Arctic Hfe Daxen R. W. Kelley, Jr H.S. Frazier A. M. Pelly Ben S. Love Bers J. H. Dedmen

Salmon Salad For Lenten Meals With Canned Salmon

Canned salmon remains a versatile main dish and salad item. The article notes larger packs than two years ago in 1948 and lower wholesale prices, while highlighting the canning bones as a calcium source and the nutritional value of both pink and red salmon varieties. A recipe mix includes eggs, celery, French dressing, mayonnaise, olives, and greens, serving six.

Ballet Charms Civic Music Stage Despite Conditions

Baytown civic music patrons enjoyed a varied ballet by the Viennese Ballet Ensemble despite a tattered cyclorama backdrop. The company featured five dancers including Angela Wolf and Erika Kniza, with Grete Wiesenthal directing and Marta Wiesenthal on piano, delivering both interpretive and dramatic numbers while the 1949 1950 season closed on a high note.

James C. Schiller Barytown Mme. Grete Wiesenthal Oold Angela Wolf Vienna Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Eva Bernhofer Vienna State Opera Martha Wiesenthal Grete Erika Kniza Brumette Baytown Civic Music Association Viennese Ballet Ensemble

Department Store Buying Rises in Texas Cities

Department store buying in principal Texas cities shows an upward trend according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas weekly survey. For the week ending February 18 sales rose nine percent from the prior period, with San Antonio leading four cities at 15 percent, Fort Worth 10, Houston six, and Dallas 1. Over three weeks, San Antonio up 16 percent, Houston 6, Fort Worth 2, Dallas down, and for four weeks San Antonio up 18, Fort Worth 9, Dallas 5, Houston 4. In related notes, Mrs. Harvey Phillips guest speaks at the Bestown Jsyeee-cites meeting at 7:36 pm Monday. interior decoration topic by Mrs. Pailligs. Mrs. Paul Belleday chairing. Highlands Gardeners plan a 10 am Monday meeting at Mrs. E Gehier’s home, all members urged to attend.

Dallas Texas Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Fort Worth Houston San Antonio Harvey Phillips Bestown Jsyeee-cites Baytown Pailligs Paul Belleday Highlands Mack Ford The Highlands Garden Club E. Gehier

Young Son Is Honored With Shower Of Lifts

A gift shower for the young adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Mikken was hosted by Mrs. Ruby Saxon at her home with helpers B E B McNulty C B Smith I Gardener and W D Fannin. Twenty eight guests attended and Randy received gifts. Refreshments were served buffet style. Karen Denise Erxieben was born February 19 at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds five ounces. Grandparents are C Adams of Dallas and B V Erxieben of Baytown.

A. Mikken Ruby Saxon B. EB. McNulty C. B. Smith I. Gardener W. D. Fannin Randy J. C. Erxieben Karen Denise San Jacinto Memorial Hospital C. Adams Dallas Airs. B. V. Erxieben Baytown

Baytown Week Calendar Richmond Club Events Lineup

Week schedule lists Jaycee committee, Aquarius Temple meetings, Pallas Athena Club, Rainbow for Girls, Rebekah Lodge, Thimble Club, Baytown Music Study Club, Ladies Golf, WSCS circles, Circle clubs, and numerous church and civic group gatherings from Monday to Friday at community houses, churches, and halls with times ranging from morning to evening. Key venues include Baytown Community House, Cedar Bayou Methodist, Trinity Tabernacle, and Grace Methodist Church, with multiple circles and clubs noted.

Jaycee-ctte Baytown Aquarius Temple Pythian Sisters City Auditorium Pallas Athena Club Mr. &. L. Clevenger Fenny Road Cedar Bayou Goose Creek Order of the Rainbow Goose Creek Rebekah Lodge IOOF Thimble Club N. E. Brown Market Street Road Ladies Golf Association Baytown Country Club Martha Mont Belvier Methodist Church Theta Rho Women's Council Trinity Tabernacle Fleming Circle St John’s Methodist Church Ashby Bartown Community House Priscilla Sewing Club East Pearce Stewart Heights Baptist Church Woods Circle WSCS St. John's Methodist Church Schilling Willing Workers Circle Wesleyan Service Guild Grace Methodist Church Bertown AAUW Morrell Park Coady Ave Club Highlands Methodist Church St. Mark’s Methodist Church Mont Belview

Billie Shewell Keeps Good Grade Average at TW

In Denton on February 25, Billie Margaret Shewell, a junior clothing and costume design student at Texas State College for Women, earned a place among about 315 students maintaining a B average last semester, with attendance exemptions as a perk. The note mentions her parents Charles Tripler Shewell and Mrs. Shewell and briefly cites Shakespearean school hours.

Denton Texas State College For Billie Margaret She Well Miss Shewell Charles Tripler Shewell

Claudette Colbert Dresses Odds On Lingerie For Roles

Hollywood gossip notes Claudette Colbert explains how her underwear signals her career path. She cites leather, burlap, lace and plaster casts as she describes current and upcoming film roles and a shift from comedies to more challenging parts.

Hollywood Claudette Colbert la Colbert Borneo Don’l Miss Colbert 20Th Century Fox Brea

Monthly Ruth Class TS Held at Baptist Temple

The Ruth Class of Baptist Temple met this week with Mrs. Mary Lewis leading prayer and devotion. The next meeting is scheduled for 2 pm March 29 at Mrs. J. R. Sterling’s home, 412 Ne2re. Refreshments were served to several members including Mrs. Singletary Geiger Wright and Templeton.

Ruth Baptist Temple Mary Lewis J. R. Sterling G. K. Singletary A P. Geiger E. R. Wright C. J. Templeton

Monthly social notes and next meeting hosts listed

A fragment from a social column describes an evening gathering with needlework, dominoes, and social chatter. Attendees include Mrs. AUK Ready, Mrs. W. G. Mettke, Airs. W. B. Abel, Mrs. Thad Murphy, and Mrs. J. R. Meekins. Next month’s hosts are Mrs. A. A. Holle and Fred Geyer. Gold discovery note references California in 1848.

Irs Azum Diren John Peacar Auk Ready W. G. Mettke W. B. Abel Thad Murphy J. R. Meekins A.A. Holle Fred Geyer

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