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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1953
Page
7
Bertonians will hear a League of Women Voters discussion Tuesday presenting backgrounds and roles of Eisenhower's cabinet. Members will outline the men who served as chief aides to the Republican president, with Adrien Drouilhet expected to speak.
Jesse Moore Ives Program from Blanche kulao circle at Grace Muetho church met in Room 16. Mrs. Moore read appreciation notes for CARE days in Japan India and other countries. Devotional by Q Fumann and Mrs H Sttehma presiding. Secret Pass practice extended three years. Farewell gift to Mrs. E L Lo who moved to Angleton. Refreshments for 10 members and visitor Mrs R enkie ts. Paul McGee to begin study course at next gathering.
Baytown Junior High will hold a spring festival on April 9 with events in the gym. Parents council meeting set the date and Mrs. S. Gould named general chairman. Friday night parties move from Saturday. events run 7 30 to 10 p m every other Friday.
Betty Jean Cuthbertson and H C Hebert Jr plan a Valentine’s Day wedding at Trinity Tabernacle. Engagement announced by the Cuthbertsons. Hebert, son of Mr and Mrs H C Hébert of Port Neches, is employed in a Port Arthur tailor shop. Both attended the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin where Miss Cuthbertson graduated last year. The couple will marry February 14.
Dr Vera Maxwell state president of the American Association of University Women spoke at the Redel Inn to the Baytown branch. She recalled her Texas Christian University background and argued the United States acts as a schoolmaster in world affairs, defending freedom and self governance. Hostesses included Miss Quida Carroll and several Mrs. organizers. AAUW board members attended with their husbands.
A series of pre nuptial events for Miss Rose Enoch begins with a dinner party at 2714 Virginia hosted by Mr and Mrs W C Jones. Bright schedules include Coke party, showers, luncheons, and two bridge parties leading to the January 21 wedding.
Junior high and high school talent will be featured at a floor show during a Horace Mann gym dance this Saturday night. Mrs. J. D. Rogers of the Parents club plans the event with acts from Connie Callam Charlene Brawner Karen Caudle Elizabeth Ann Giroir Penny Curtin Steffani Stephenson Jackie Didrickson Cavallory Shirley Herring nghorn and Mary Hartman. A quartet of Connie Plagens Ann Kelly Jane G'Setl and Madie Baldy will perform. The 7:30 p.m. program will use both gyms for dancing and games with punch and cookies served.
Mrs. M. W. Shaneck hosted the 84 club Thursday at her 512 Live Oak residence. Frank Doskecil received a birthday gift. Doskecil and Joh Donnélly won prizes in games. N. E. Brown and Harold McFarland were elected bookkeepers to oversee purchases for the new year. Cookies heavenly hash and coffee were served. Next meeting set for January 22 at 130 p.m. at Mrs. J. W. Strickler’s home 916 W. Lobit.
Martha Sue Strauss was elected President of Brownie Troop 21 at Grace Methodist church. New officers include Mary Beth Watts vice-president Sharon Martin secretary Kath leen Henderson treasurer Judy Sooy reporter. Troop leaders are J M Bryan M L Watts and C W Cox. Leftover fruitcake advice follows.
Anson Jones real-Teacher Association members were asked to assist in the Mothers March on Polio set for 7 to 8 pm January 29 at the P-TA. The event aims to raise funds for the March of Dimes with 400 to 500 mothers needed. The meeting also announced a life membership committee and recognized attendance banners for Lois Locke and Mrs. R. H. Harris's rooms.
Eugene Smith, age three, observes his birthday Friday. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Conner Smith of 3202 Wisconsin. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. YT Keller of West, Mississippi, and Claridy Smith of Mantee, Mississippi.
The Ever-ready class of Central Baptist church chose prayer partners for the month. Mrs. M. E. Anthony proposed the idea at the monthly meeting. Members selected partners and set prayer times. Mrs. W. Al Traverso led the meeting. Mrs. W. R. Dickson gave a devotional.
Mrs Mack Mitchell was honored at a bridal shower on Thursday night in the parsonage of the lands Methodist church. The former Lucille Teal, she was celebrated by hosts including R V Rocquemore and Rev James H Jones. The party featured red camelias, a red linen tablecloth, and lime sherbert with mince cookies for about 40 guests.
The advice recommends using bead bluing in wash water to keep white nylons bright. For machine washing set water to 150 degrees or hotter, or use the hottest hand hot water when washing by hand.
Miss Mary Bartlett spoke on Legislative Education at Gamma Nu chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Thursday night. The meeting in Community House lounge was presided over by Eula Potter with Anniedeen Bateman leading singing. Hostesses were Mrs. Musick, Mrs. Stark, and Miss Barhem. Centerpiece featured a gol pitcher and red rosebuds on a red iron cloth with a replica of 12 gold doorsteps decorated with Education Facing Legislation This Year. Twenty five members attended.
The Rebekah lodge will honor outgoing noble grand and vice grand with a tea at the home of Mrs. Linnie Hinton in Georgia. Honorees are Mrs. Goai Crosby and Mrs. Charlene Gill. Tea runs from 2 to 5 pm with lodge members and friends invited. hostesses include Mrs. Addrin Watson and others.
Piano students of Mrs. Allen Shaw are set for a 2:30 p.m. Sunday recital at the Community house featuring James Rutledge Tommy Henry Margaret Schuller Glyn Alice Taylor David Riley Betty Holloway Betty Naismith Betty Bryce Cook Donna Bond Marilyn Jacobs Nancr Holmes Joyce Schuller Jerry Schweets Sophie Kirkham Sammy Roberds Bennie Gray Judy Wood Juanita Garrett Monte Sorrels Patricia Fmomas Bobby Starr Wallace Janet Hunt Beverly Crawford Beverly Stephenson Alden Crawford Glenda Hollingshead Patsy Ruth Rowe Stephen Sanders and Marilyn Gilbert. The event is open to the public. PERKY SALAD offers a quick, easy way to brighten meals with chilled cranberry jetty and peach halves on shredded lettuce topped with cream dressing and candied orange peel.
Mrs. Aston Hicks and Mrs. Wade Callum led a program on Women in the News at a 29 Study club meeting in Mrs. Carl Young's home. Hicks spoke on Kate Smith and Mary Rhinehart, noting earnings and works. Callum covered English royalty and Queen Elizabeth’s upcoming coronation. Refreshments were served for 16 members.
St Jude’s Altar Society will sponsor a chili supper on February 15 in the parish hall. The plans were set at the monthly meeting chaired by president Mrs. CBL Bird. Rosary opened and closed the session. catechism classes for children start February 3 for three months, in addition to regular Saturday meetings in the parish hall. Coffee and cake were served to 27 members by Mrs. Roy Loggins and Mrs. Cesif Sicehe.
Mrs Edd Lehr spoke to the Lydia class at Central Baptist in a devotional titled Banishing Fear from Luke 23 23 to 42. The gathering at Mrs H Enderli’s 1361 South Prustt included 22 members and five children with spice cake and coffee served afterwards.
Mrs. M A Jones becomes president of the Dirt Gardeners Horticulture Club as new officers are named at a Wednesday meeting held at Mrs A B Wintringham's home. Officers include first vice president Mrs EB Fearey and second vice president Mrs E Mor rh along with secretary, treasurer, and other posts. Swain led a program on blooming house plants with care tips and suitable species. The Baptist Student Union at Lee College cancels Monday night meeting due to a college basketball game conflict.
Afrs Leona Sheffield was elected president of the TEL class at Cedar Bayou First Baptist church during a meeting at Mrs. John Richey’s home. Officers include Mrs Malone vice president Mrs Bardin secretary Mrs Fotvoye class minister and group captains Mrs Richey and Mrs Gillespie. Teacher is Mrs Staples with a devotional by Mrs Bardin. Prayers led by Mrs Malone and Mrs Richey.
Mrs Velma Tharp presents piano students in a public recital at 8 pm Friday in the Community house. Attendees include Annice Long Janelle Smitherman Marchita Oswell Bennie Oswell Marion McClain Van Hooper Joie Listi Charles Terry Ray Tyler Charles Toombs Mary Kathryn Havard Willie Sherrell Hooner Elizabeth Crawson Susan Richardson Connie Foreman Myrtle Mims Lynette Bishop Glenda Rodgers Susan Taylor Frances Hallman Shirley Graves Frances Hayerd Kathleen Ervin Rosalie Over Street Thelma Lamb Sylvia Listi Lanelle Rodgers Mary Hartman Helen Geaslin Ushers Gloria Grant and Henryetta Johnson.
Mrs. Seale directed a program on Sowing Seeds of Kindness at Grace Methodist Church Thursday with the Lillie Jordan circle. Mrs. Seale was assisted at the piano by Mrs. xX Bd. Readings were given by Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Bonner and Mrs. Wesley Woods, with a devotional by Mrs. Rogers. Eight members attended.
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