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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1953
Page
3
January prompts readers to revive lifeless hair with massaged oil treatments hot towel wraps and a quick shampoo. The column notes temporary perms and new cosmetics from a leading firm offering gold or silver tinted brush on powder for a subtle gray streak or color touch.
GAY PAULEY reports from Blytheville Arkansas on Kuhn a 58 year old widow who operates a 19 000 acre plantation in Arkansas She runs a mechanized operation with three sons in law managing parts of the enterprise and keeps a routine that starts at dawn and ends after nine or ten at night Her farm yields about a bale per acre and faces weather risks while proving women can lead large cotton holdings and participate as equals in farm meetings.
The Parents Club will sponsor a formal dance at Horace Mann gyms on Saturday evening. Both gyms will be used for dancing and games with refreshments and a floor show. Plans were finalized at a club meeting held at Dr and Mrs W Brides home. Next meeting set for Mr and Mrs J BD Rogers residence.
Fashion preview notes two main silhouettes for spring and summer. The toothpick-slim daytime look contrasts with full-skirted demure party wear. Designers show varied jackets, slim waists, and refined necklines, with numerous events and clubs listed in the calendar accompanying the fashion report.
Coady Mothers’ club events announced with meetings at the home of Mrs. ? on Coady road at 9 am. Beulah Seale circle of Grace Methodist Church hosts at 1435 blank Blanche Barkaloo circle meets at Grace Methodist Church, home of Mrs. Paul McGee, 523 Stimpson, at 7 30 pm. Lew and Chatter club gathers at the home of Mrs. W B McNulty, 2704 Virginia, at 2 pm.
Licensed Vocational Nurses will elect officers at 7 30 p m Thursday meeting at the WOW hall.
New officers will be elected Wednesday at the Dirt Gardeners Horticulture Club meeting held at 3 30 a m in the home of Mrs A E B Wintringham 104 WN Haliy Drive.
The Nettie Rather circle of Grace Methodist church met Monday at the home of Mrs. Gordon Futrell, 602 Morrel. Mrs. Allen Rice led the program assisted by Bowmen, Mrs. Jewette Stuart, Mrs. Blanche Barkaloo, and Mrs. H. Hendrix. A devotional was given and a brief business meeting held for 12 members present. Next meeting planned for 2:80 pm on the 19th at Mrs. Stuart's home, 105 Oak.
Circles of the Woman's auxiliary at First Presbyterian church studied The Right to Human Rights with Bible lessons from Colossians. Circle One, Circle Two, Circle Three, Circle Four, Circle Five, and Circle Six reported attendance, new members, and program leadership across homes on Florida and James streets, with various hostesses and leaders guiding Bible study and programs.
An advertisement touts a fat burning method using Bargen concentrate mixed with grapefruit juice. It claims rapid weight loss with no starvation and offers a money back guarantee if results aren’t seen. The text pressures readers to buy four ounces and follow a two tablespoon daily regimen.
The Kennedy Commandery Knights Templar will install new officers at 7 30 p m Friday in the Masonic hall. Officers include commander M Wiggin generalissimo R H Weaver captain-general T J Maples senior warden R M Minter junior warden W R Ashwood prelate S P Larkins treasurer Milton P Connally recorder R Read standard bearer C A Bedinger sword bearer Lloyd Gibson warden Dan Disbrow sentinel Walter Harvey.
Huffman Briets ARS R EB Longley Huff man road honored her four year old granddaughter Vicki Longley with a birthday party Saturday in her home on Huffman road. Vicki's parents are Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Longley of Alice. Guests were Suella May Nan Lee Dillard Beverly With Gary Matheny and Carolyn Ann and Susan Se Cake and ice cream were Vick and her parents were weekends in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob May and Mrs. Re Lengler's home. Mrs. A. R. Scott returned home Saturday after spending several days in the home of her daughter Mrs. Doyle Downing in Houston. Mr. and Mrs. David T. Skinner and daughter Laura Ann of Houston spent Sunday visiting friends in Huffman.
The Florence Gresham circle of St. John's Methodist Church met at Mrs. J. D. Daffern's home on East Lobit. Ambassadors for Christ was the study topic. Eight members attended and refreshments were served. Mrs. W. A. White led the business session and announced the Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting for Thursday at the church.
The Gleaners class of Second Baptist church gathered four boxes of food clothing and soap to aid Korea on the mercy ship sailing this month. The group met at President Mrs R T D Cargill's home 22 EB Jack Ten members and one visitor Mrs A G Lane attended. Mrs E B Stokley reported on baskets given to needy families for Christmas.
Mrs. Aston Hicks will present a program on American Omen of Distinction at a Wednesday meeting of the 89 Study Club at Mrs. Carl Youngs home 701 East Pearce The program Royal Women of England will be given by Mrs. Wade Callam
A short note describes miscellaneous kitchen aids and containers labeled Wife Preservers Mates. The writer notes items are far faded with cracked and marred surfaces, stored aside for future use.
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