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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1952
Page
4
In a lively account of the square dance fad, the article praises the activity as fun for all ages and outlines how to organize events. It highlights the necessity of a skilled caller with a clear, friendly voice and notes the fiddle as the preferred instrument for accompanying routines.
Jimmy B Tyree Jr entertained friends on New Year's Eve with a Humble Dance then a party at the Tyree home. Guests included Janie Bramlett LaMoine Hooks Emma Jo Noland Bennie Moskowitz Clarence Mae Giddings Paul Ellis J B Tyree and Hinda Groner. The note offers dance tips from a book with 39 dances and sketches, suggesting a lace shop or ordering the volume.
McIntosh Jr, cattle breeder, reports a glass eye made by the American Optical Company for an 11 month old bull that lost an eye after a cow's horn struck it. The record also notes an unresolved mystery about a buried computer Mozart.
Mr and Mrs Allen Rice hosted a New Year’s Eve bridge party at their home 960 North Jones. Guests included EB G Stalknecht B M Burrus Sidney G Brookes and Ben Hander with a buffet supper at arrival and midnight snacks. A decorated table featured white bells white candles green bows and a 1932 Chinese paper spiral centerpiece.
An article by Helen Follett argues slenderness is linked to beauty but warns against excessive thinness. It describes signs of undernourishment, recommends outdoor activity, massage, heavy creams, and proper sleep to restore a healthier weight and complexion.
A New Year visit to San Jecinto Memorial Hospital produced three girls and one boy born yesterday. The girls are born to Mr. and Mrs. S Howard Lee Sr of 3217 Iowa, and to Mr. and Mrs Clark Hackett of Channelview, and to Mr. and Mrs Brandeaux Campbell of 208 East Sterling. The day’s king of the nursery is the son of Mr. and Mrs Cecil J Anderson of 704 East Alford. Leslie Judy Campbell remains a leading contender for Miss 1952 of Baytown.
Mrs. Richard Johnson returns to Parsons Kansas after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Harold A Morris for the holidays. Mr and Mrs Eddie Welding depart Austin after holidays with the Waldings and the Ashleys. Welding attends the University of Texas as a student.
Stork stops Pagel family with daughter Deborah Blaine born December 14 at 10 pounds 1 ounce. Durwood and wife announce son David Wayne Howell born December 30 at Baytown Hospital weighing eight and a half pounds. Grandparents listed. Dial system to open in Labedo timing for January. Marion Fox of Southwestern Bell notes new 2 million dollar dial telephone system. In motion picture notes, film passes faster through the camera.
Alice Denhoff shares money and time saving main dish ideas using condensed soups. Includes meat pie with tomato soup base baked at 875 F, chicken ham beef or veal lunch options, egg dipped sandwiches, poultry rice casseroles with gumbo soup, pineapple glazed rings, and salmon loaf with clam chowder sauce.
Mrs. C L Daniel hosted a Monday New Year Eve party for Central Baptist church Young People assisted by Mr and Mrs John Escouless. Carolyn Foster and Nancy Millard helped load games. Refreshments were served to a list of youths, including Ralph Love Toy Blankenship Sandra Millard Sue Jones Martha Lilly Gloria Dickerson Ginger Lehr Georgia Burwick Marlene Dommert Evelyn Trehalek Patsy Trehatek Carolyn Foster Charlotte Ellis J C Cates Jr Guy Woods Jr Don Lewis Billie Foster Pauline Atkinson Eugene Graham Kenneth Conway Nancy Millard Lorene Escoubas and John Escoubas. The group welcomed the New Year by lighting Roman candles and fireworks on the lawn.
Miss Lola Katheryn Palmer and Miss Connie Kraft hosted a Coke party at the Palmer home on Market Street Road. The gathering of seven young women served candy cookies and soft drinks with a lace cloth and poinsettia centerpiece as they prepared for their return to college.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Cedar Bayou Methodist Church will meet Thursday at the church. Mrs W T Busch will lead the program and members are asked to bring a luncheon dish for the Julia Lottie Circle. An executive WSCS meeting is set for 9 am.
Calendar items show S4 Club at 7 20 p m hosted by Mrs Carl Contello 2100 Maryland Phebean Class at 2 p m hosted by Mrs J Walding 113 Williams Bandage Rolling Group at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital 9 a m Julie Lettie Circle at Cedar Bayou Methodist 19 a m Beta Sigma Phi at Community House 7 30 p m Thursday Forum hosted by Mrs Rob Martin 508 American 7 30 a m Katie Davis Circle Grace Methodist 9 30 am Lillie Jorden Circle Grace Methodist 9 30 am Reviewer Cin Community House 9 30 am plus note two Princeton alumni presidents James Machinn and Wond tay Wilken
Visiting hours are 10 to 11 am 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 8 pm. Names include Mrs. Cecil J. Anderson 704 East Alford Mrs. Brandesux Campbell 7085 Mrs. S Howard Lee 321734 Town Mrs. Clark Hackett Houston Mrs Harold Murphy 321542 Wisconsin Mrs B Comnor 301 West Republic Wilton Tucker 1232 Turner Wiley We Carilale Highlands.
Mr and Mrs E O Keefer hosted a Monday night watch party at 3305 Illinois. Guests included John P Clarke and son John E, B C Bradley, J E Rosamond, H B Graves, Otto Mullins family, R E Johnson family, J W Johnson family, S P Buckner family, Jack Smith family, and Hayes Dorrie. Variety of holiday cookies and candy plus coffee were served to attendees.
Loyalty Glass of Memorial Baptist Church holds its regular social and business meeting at 1 p.m. Friday in the home of Mrs. Holt Russell at 119 Morreil. The event combines fellowship with organizational business in a single session led by church members.
The Baytown Garden Club will hold an executive board meeting at 1 30 p m Tuesday at the home of Mrs M L Jacobs 222 West Jacy The regular meeting is set for 10 a m January 15 at Gray Methodist Church.
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