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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1952

Page

6

Through the Garden Gate at Gladiolus Garden Club Show

Gladiolus Garden Club sets spring flower show for April 22 at St Pauls Lutheran Recreational Building with A A Holle as general chairman. Committee heads include M Pelly and Robert Purples for schedule, D D Rogers and B Tucker for interest, E O Jones and Willie Istre for classification, Mettke Woods Foreman Jobson as judges, Ellis James for hospitality, Pelly Ashworth for publicity, plus soil talk by E O Jones. West meeting is March 12.

St. Paul's Lutheran A. A. Holle Dave Martin M. Pelly Robert Purples Martin Louis Grochoske Holle D. D. Rogers B. Tucker E. 0. Jones Willie Istre W. G. Mettke GC L Woods R. B. Foreman A. T. Jobson J. B. Ellis Julia James A.M. Pelly E. V. Ashworth E. O. Jones

Phi Theta Kappa Initiates New Members Zeta Nu Chapter

Zeta Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa initiates new members in the Lee College Lounge on a Wednesday ceremony. Mery Lou Kirkpatrick Bret read the ceremony, assisted by Jackie Summers and Murphy McNulty. New members include Wendell McLemore Pat Mann Janice Gorman Jerry Pitts Joseph Holsomback Norma Wilder Virginia Hlanak Bobby Van Deventer John Smith Martha Dias Carolyn Foster Mary Larkins Lylie Timmins Lovelle Dyer Vera Fills Margie Pellock. A large cake and blue tapers decorated the setup.

Zeta Nu Phi Theta Kappa Lee College Mery Lou Kirkpatrick Bret Jackie Summers Murphy McNulty Wendell McLemore Pat Mann Janice Gorman Jerry Pitts Joseph Holsomback Norma Wilder Virginia Hlanak Bobby van Deventer John Smith Martha Dias Carolyn Foster Mary Larkins Lylie Timmins Lovelle Dyer Vera Fills Margie Pellock

Hathaway's 20 Gal Heavy Gauge Garbage Can Deal

Hathaway's Complete Market at 221 E. Fayle offers a special buy on 20 gallon heavy gauge galvanized steel Longhorn garbage cans. Rust leak proof and priced at 4.59 dollars, touted as the best value of its type.

Hathaway E. Fayle Hathaway's

Vota Vita Class Adopts Morning Meetings at Baptist Temple

Vota Vita Class of Baptist Temple voted yesterday to hold meetings at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays, shifting from Thursday evenings. The gathering at Mrs. A. L. Domangue’s home included devotional by Mrs. W. E. Domangue, readings encouraged, and the group elected Mrs. S. B. Thrower as class minister. Next meeting set for March 13 at Mrs. Thrower’s home with a covered dish luncheon. seven members and one visitor attended.

Baptist Temple A. L. Thompson West Cleveland W. E. Dommnge Barnabas S. B. Thrower Domangue Don Evans Thrower Eddie Foster Cedar Bayou Road J. B. Burns

Homemaking Teacher Edna Wilkin to Speak Monday

Miss Edna Wilkin head of the homemaking department at Stephen F. Austin College in Nacogdoches will be the principal speaker at a Baytown Home Economics Association meeting Monday. The event begins at 6 p.m. after a Mexican dinner at the Cuauhtemoc Community House. She will discuss new textiles and sewing.

Edna Wilkin Stephen F. Austin College Nacogdoches Baytown Home Economics Association Cuahtemoc Wilkin Texas Home Economics Association Spa Home Economics Association Miss Wilkin

Lydia Class Devotional on God's Forgiveness at Central Baptist

The Lydia Class of Central Baptist Church met Wednesday at Mrs. E. C. Jones home 700 Bowie to discuss God's Love and Forgiveness. Mrs B C Rhoden led prayer. Mrs M Archie closed with prayer. Fourteen members attended with cookies and coffee. Sunshine Sister gifts were exchanged and new names drawn for next month. Mrs EB Rhoden 1510 Utah to host next Wednesday.

Lydia Central Baptist Church E. C. Jones Bowie B.C. Rhoden M. Archie Sunshine Rhoden Utah

Mrs Offerman Hosts Wesleyan Guild Meeting

Mrs K C Offerman of 3115 Iowa hosted a Wesleyan Service Guild gathering. Mrs M K Brill presided and led the program Our Heritage. Next meeting to be March 12 at Mrs J BRB Clements home on Bayshore Drive.

K. C.offerman Iowa Joan St. Mark's “Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild M K. Brill Brb. Clements Bayshore Drive

Alamo P-TA Receives Curley Fox Show Proceeds

At a PTA meeting in the school auditorium the Alamo group announced Curley Fox show proceeds topped 99 dollars with over 39 dollars in the treasury. Readers of Good Books donated remaining funds and a defense bond. Third grade class presented Our Community Helper with attendance prize awarded to the class. A nominating committee selected new officers. Corsages honored five past presidents. Refreshments followed.

Alamo Parent-Teacher Association PFA H. T. Hecox M. B. (Fisher) McHugh J. H. Macke Alamo Pta E. E. Kirknam Homer Grant J. W. Parker E. E. Kirkham J.T. Cartwright Association

Phebean Class Names Nominating Committee at Temple

The Phebean Class of Baptist Temple formed a nominating committee in a meeting at Mrs. James Weir home 305 Bolster to choose new class officers for the next six months. Members present 11. next gathering at Mrs. W. G. Donahoe 313 Bolster at 2 pm next Thursday.

Sunshine W. GC. Donahoe

KIZT To Hold Kolach Sale At St. Joseph's

KIZT will hold a kolach sale from 7 am to 2 pm Saturday in the cafeteria of St. Joseph's School. The event follows a successful sale last month and benefits the St. Joseph's School fund.

St. Joseph's St. Joseph's School St. Joseph's School Fund

Dorcas Class Meets in Mrs Hale's Home

A Dorcas Class business meeting at First Baptist Church was held yesterday in Mrs. Ethel Hale's home at 3116 Indians. Mrs. C Caldwell led prayer and the business session followed, with light refreshments for 10 members.

Dorcas First Baptist Church Ethel Hale C. Caldwell

Pace Welch Betrothal Told Wedding On March 28

The engagement of Miss Maxine Robert E. Lee to Pace Welch Jr is announced by her parents. Welch is employed with Kilgore Construction and the couple plan to wed March 28 at the Pace home with Ene Moore Jr officiating. The pair are graduates of Baytown finery and related backgrounds.

Pace Welch Maxine Robert E. Lee LC. Welch, Jr Kilgore Construction Company Baytown Reade M.V. Pace Walisvile Road Ivhlanae Sugarsesanin I. C. Welch Market Street Road Ene Moore Jr

Lee Brigadiers To Sell Tickets For Spotlight Program

The Robert E. Lee Brigadiers will sell tickets for the Beta Sigma Phi KTRH Talent Spotlight on March 12. Auditions are March 10 for Robert E. Lee students. Winner earns $25 and a chance at more prize money in regional high school competition. Contest airs on KTRH and should fill an hour and a half. Co chairs are Mrs Pete Sultis and Mrs T F Seale.

Lee Beta Sigma Phi KTRH Houston Robert £. Lee Robert E. Lee Pete Sultis T. F. Seale

Mrs Tillman Hosts Homemakers Class Meeting

Mrs J E Tillman of Oak Point hosted the Homemakers Class of Second Baptist Church. Mrs A Hutchins led opening prayer, Devotional by Mrs R J Moraz, minutes and reports by Mrs W H Deason. Mrs Eddie Hodges chosen class minister, Mrs Lloyd Dunean moved to substitute teacher. Cook and punch served to eight members and one visitor.

J. E. Tillman Oak Point Second Baptist Church A. Hutchins R. J. Moraz W. H. Deason Eddie Hodges Lloyd Dunean George Ross Cook Punch J. V. Conner

Mrs McCune Hosts Public Art Student Exhibit

Mrs Annie McCune's studio at 322 East Texas hosts an oil painting exhibit by her art students open to the public. A private preview for families was held last night with punch and cookies on Madeira cloth and crystal setting. Heather and bird of paradise decor adorned the room.

Annie McCune East Texas

Carolyn Sanders Leads Brownie Troop 2 in Community House

Carolyn Sanders became president of Brownie Troop 2 on Wednesday at the Community House. New officers include Ann Hurt as vice president Rebecca Gonzales as secretary and Tana Mae Miller as reporter. Members worked on a scrapbook and played games. Ecuador is noted as located on the equator.

Carolyn Sanders Brownie Troop Ann Hurt Rebecca Gonzales Tana Mae Miller

Queen Esther Class Holds Pot Luck Supper

Queen Esther Class members honored their husbands with a pot luck supper at First Baptist Church. Mrs. Spencer Buckner led the group in a prayer. Seventeen men and women attended.

First Baptist Church Spencer Buckner

Sharone Roussel Honored At Sixth Birthday Party

Sharone Rousse ls honoree at a birthday party held for Sheri Roussel, 74 Calle Jacaranda Brownsville, hosted by great aunt Mrs. Paul H. Mer ison at 3230 Ohio. Family members and neighbors attended, with balloons roses and a white cake as decor.

Sharone Sheri) Roussel Calle Jacaranda Brownsville Paul H. Merison Ohio Minnie Alice Robertson Sheri Walter Summers Roussel Baytown Camille Bunting Lunelie O’grady Pamala Joy Clark Debbie Halsey dJemes Real Frazier Ronnie Lishop L. A. Lovering Harold Halsey, Jr Jimmy Frazier A. W. Taylor Johnny Clark Warren Bunting Minnie Slone Harmon

Rebecca Devotional Led By Wooster Baptist Group

Mrs Booth presented the Rebecca Sunday School class devotional at homes of Mrs E R Tate 223 Hackberry Drive Wooster. Mrs Fletcher Erwin taught the lesson and monthly reports were given by Mrs R J Grimes Mrs Bruce Woods and Mrs W E Broom. Erwin closed with a prayer. Lunch for 15 members and guest Mrs C N Shelton.

A. R. Booth E. R. Tate Hackberry Drive Rebecca Wooster Baptist Church Fletcher Erwin R. J. Grimes Bruce Woods W. E. Broom

Miss Watson Guests Brownie Troop Meeting Helped With Songs

Alanna Watson attended Brownie Troop 64 meeting at Mrs. Herman Matysiak home on Wright Boulevard guiding the Brownie Story and leading songs and games. Chocolate muffins were served. Mrs. H. E. Summers is a troop co leader.

Alanna Watson Herman Matysiak Wright Boulevard Miss Watson H. EB. Summers

Friendly Acres Club Attends Chambers Meet

Friendly Acres Home Demonstration Club members traveled to Mont Belvieu to attend the Chambers County meeting. They planned exhibiting goods at the Baytown Fair and learned about making all leather handbags. Attendees included Mrs. C. K. Spencer and others.

Friendly Acres Home Demonstration Club Mont Belvieu Chambers County Home Demonstration Club Chambers County Baytown Susie Brahan Chamber's C. K. Spencer S. M. Gosch

Austin Fine Arts Fair Returns With Statewide Event

The Texas Fine Arts Association hosts a second state wide arts and crafts fair in Austin on April 26 and 27 open to all Texas artists. A concurrent members only show allows entrants to compete in both. Prizes totaling 3200 will be awarded across the fairs and a special craft exhibit. Members may enter by writing the Arts and Crafts Fair Committee P O Box 5023 Austin Texas 31.

Texas Fine Arts Association Austin Arts and Crafts “Fair Committee P.O. Box Texas

Mrs Strickler Hosts 84 Club Meeting

Mrs W J Strickler hosted yesterday for the 34 Club at her home 5E3 West Homan. Roses decorated the setting. Birthday gift presented to Mrs Harald McFarland. Prizes in 42 inch games won by Mrs Franke Doskodil and Mrs Bob Jenkins. Pecan pie and coffee served. Next gathering at Mrs W A Welch 3808 Alabama on March 13 at 7:30 p.m.

W. J. Strickler West Homan Harald McFarland Franke Doskodil Bob Jenkins W. A. Welch Alabama

Wedding at Virginia Street Church Plans Told

Wedding arrangements for Miss Joe Ann Hopper and Bill Partin are set. The ceremony will be at 8 p.m. March 7 at the Virginia Street Church of Christ with James LeFan of Temple officiating. Matron of honor is Mrs. Stanley G. Humphrey and maid of honor Miss Mary West. Bridesmaids include Mrs. Blake Sandlin Miss Louise Van Melled and Miss Ellen Humphrey. Best man Harold Kittleband of Beaumom and ushers Foy Day Max Lindsey Hard Whitlow Bobby Foster. Rehearsal dinner planned for next Thursday after rehearsal.

Joe Ann Hopper Bill Partin Virginia Street Church of Christ James LeFan Temple Mrs E. G. Humphr

Ursula Bunting Circle Meets In Anderson Home

The Ursula Bunting Circle of St. Mark's Methodist Church met yesterday at Mrs. 3. W. Anderson’s home in Anderson. Nine members and one guest, Mrs. Herman Klaesel, attended. Mrs. L. W. Cornelius led a talk on conference minutes after prayer opened the meeting. The group planned a future gathering at Terry D. B. Long’s home on New Jersey Street.

Ursula Bunting Anderson St. Mark’s Methodist Church 3. W. Anderson New Jersey Herman Klaesel L. W. Cornelius McGregor Bert Sheepman Terry DB. Long New Tersey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gladiolus Club Mr. Weathers Adorable Minnesota Mrs. Offerman Wesleyan Guild Alamo Curley Fox United States Fish and Wildlife Service Pribilef Islands Bering See Mrs. Tillman Ecuador Equator Queen Esther Texas Avenue Atu SE Aki A. i Fred Greenberg New York Glamour Gordon iII Moore's Shoe Store Sharone Roussels Mrs. Booth Friendly Acres Club Wormer Hopper-Partin America Rosenzweig Houston Natural Frank C. Smith
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