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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1955
Page
17
Mrs J Vi Bell entertained Highlands First Baptist Bethany class members at her home. Guests included Major and Mrs Wolfe and their children Diane. The social gathering highlighted a festive holiday mood amid friendly conversation and community fellowship.
Pvt Toe F McBride son of Mr and Mrs J L McBride 2306 Minnesota recently graduated from the Seventh Army non commissioned Officer academy in Munich Germany He completed a five week course in leadership map reading and other military subjects He entered the army in February 1954 and arrived overseas in July
Mrs F L Conley was renamed leader of the Fire Auxiliary after an election at the fire station during a business meeting on Tuesday evening. Other officers include Mrs D G Coleman as vice president, Mrs T J Hughes secretary, Mrs J A assistant secretary, W B Hugging treasurer, Raschke reporter, and Monit historian. A social meeting is set for January 18 at the home of Mrs XM 208 Poinsettia. On leave Pvt Ray A McCain, 21, son of Mr and Mrs J A McCain of 100 East Adone, has completed basic training at Fort Bliss and will return there for further training.
Sgt Hames and his wife Betty and parents Mr and Mrs Robert I Hames of Channelview are listed as serving with the Seventh Infantry Division in Korea. He is an assistant platoon leader in Company A of the 31st Regiment's 1st Battalion. He entered the army in December 1953 and arrived overseas last September. An unrelated note mentions alarm clocks were first invented to awaken monks in monasteries for prayers.
Highlands voters head to the water district office on San Jacinto Street Tuesday to elect two members to the Highlands Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 board. Incumbents Brinson and Strang seek another term. other candidates include LeBlanc, Joe Smith, and Hopkins.
Eleven year old John Humi, orphaned by his mother’s death and abandoned by his stepfather, is offered a good home in Chicago after the story of his plight drew public sympathy. A thorough search for relatives will determine the final placement. The article notes the Kodiak bear as the largest carnivoran.
Highland garden club members plan a coffee gathering and regular meeting at Mrs. B. B. Talley’s residence 204 West Wallisville Road. Guest of the club will be Mrs. Fred J. Hedelh orst of Raymond, a Harticul member, with plant discussions on herbs and furbs.
Highlanders welcomed 1965 at two gatherings the Wolfe home and the Lynch home where eight couples played 42 and Scrabble, later joining friends for a pasty at midnight. Attending were Campbell, Long, Pace, Griffin, Fannin, Sheridan, Jones, Drew, Doran, Worthy, Drew Sr., Bedinger, Webb, and others. A Majestic theater party in Big He was arranged by Mrs. J. E. Kersh with son Bill and daughter Jan Hiies, joined by Mrs. J. De Grant. Also noted are facts about the Supreme Court’s origin, ermines, and a female white ant egg count.
Charles R. Welker, stationed at Fort MacArthur in California, returns home for a 20 day leave to spend time with his wife Jeanette Walker of Cedar Bayou and his parents Mr and Mrs Walker. He will return to Fort MacArthur at the end of his leave. Brazil, Haiti and Mexico.
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