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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1955

Page

5

Institute Mission Teachers to Meet at Cedar Bayou Baptist

An Institute for Mission Teachers of the San Jacinto Baptist Woman's Missionary Union will be held at Cedar Bayou Baptist Church from 9 to 11:30 am Wednesday. Mrs Dorris will open, with Mrs Lilly presenting teachers for courses including Alaska mission work and books such as Tabe In Panama and Under The North Star.

Institute For Mission Teachers Cedar Bayou Baptist San Jacinto Charles Gates Memorial Baptist Church Panama Russell Edith van Royen Alaska Southern Baptist Home Work John DeFoore Henry A. Ward Central Baptist Church A. R. Booth Wooster Baptist Church Harold E. Dye Yamuri Rose Pool Barney Webber Cedar Bayou Baptist Church Harold Billings

Diamond Jubilee Teas Celebrate Church Women Society

San Jacinto Baptist association Woman's Missionary Societies plan teas for their 75th anniversary and diamond jubilee. Second Baptist WM S tea at 11 am Tuesday features 1880 dress by members. circles meet at 10 am then tea at the church. Memorial Baptist hosts tea at 10 am Tuesday led by Mrs Schneers. Oneta Cole circle handles decorations. Central women plan 7 pm Tuesday tea with 1880 attire and program directed by Mrs Lilly. Mrs Slagle serves as president.

Second Baptist Church WMS Memorial Baptist A. Schneers WMU

Founders Day Reminders At Alamo PTA Council Meeting

Mrs. Lloyd Young urged the Alamo Parent Teacher Association that March 1 is Founders Day. All PTA members are invited to bring a covered dish to a council meeting at the Community house. A safety procedure course is set for Jan 27 and 28 with sack lunches provided. In the school cafe, Mrs. Blanche Gunn's fourth graders won the attendance prize after presenting a program and viewing a safety film. Refreshments were served by Mrs. G A Wallace, Mrs. H T McCantz, Mrs. W P Haffelfinger and Mrs. A L Trader.

Loyd L. Young Alamo Parent-Teacher Association PTA Blanche Gunn G. A. Wallace H. T. McCantz W. P. Haffelfinger A. L. Trader

RSVP Contains Elsa Maxwell's Memoirs

Elsa Maxwell memoir review at Book Review club features Maxwell as a vibrant pianist with perfect pitch and a social calendar. Mrs A B Wintringham reviews. future reading includes Hamilton Basso’s The View from Pompey’s Head. Central Baptist class plans room renovation at Mrs W L Brinkley home with prayer, refreshments. Crosey Sorosis to meet with speaker Mrs H C Brazzel. C M Ecles to sing.

Elsa Maxwell RSVP Book Review Club A. B. Wintringham First National Bank Miss Maxwell Marshall Joffre Duke and Duchess of Windsor Hamilton Basso Pompey J. Porter Crosey Sorosis Club C. A. Sanders H. C. Brazzel Clyde A. Pediga C. M. Ecles

Instruction Is Given For Officers In Church Session

A St. Paul's Lutheran church session for new officers of the Woman's Missionary Society was led by advisor Mrs. Karl Bracker who stressed each area of the society's work. President is Mrs. C. V. Boehme. Attending were Mrs. R. W. Brockman, Mrs. W. G. Mettke, Mrs. A. K. Ready, and Mrs. Holuck. Absent were Mrs. C. F. Faumback, Mrs. J. C. Hogan, and Mrs. J. W. Thurman.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Woman's Missionary Society Karl Bracker C. V. Boehme R. W. Brockman India W. G. Mettke

Mrs Wade Hosts Elmer Dunham Circle Meeting

Mrs Paul Wade of 212 Hast Sterling hosted a Central Baptist church Elmer Dunham circle meeting. A prayer opened, Bible study focused on Alaska missions. Reports on Baptist work in Alaska were given by Mrs Bill Malloy Mrs H M Malloy and Mrs N H Boyette. The session closed with a prayer and 13 members received coffee sandwiches and cookies.

Paul Wade Hast Sterling Elmer Dunham Central Baptist Church Harold Mefarland Wade Alaska Bill Malloy H. M. Malloy N. H. Boyette G. F. Spangler

Orion Class Will Meet With Mrs Tillman

The Orion class of Second Baptist church will meet at 9 30 a m on February in the home of Mrs J B Tillman on Tri City Beach road The class met Tuesday at 218 East James with Mrs Hershel Moore serving as group leader Mrs Ancel Baswell the class teacher moving to Houston was given a gift Refreshments were served to eight members.

Orion Second Baptist Church J. B. Tillman Tri-City Beach Road B. W. Bryan East James Herschel Moore Ancel Baswell Houston

Priscilla Club Hosts Two Guests at Meeting

Miss Olga Grizzle of Long Beach California and Mrs. John Benes attended a Priscilla club meeting at Mrs. Theo Witburn's home on East Texas. A salad course was served to 12 members and the guests. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. R. H. Cavanay on East Hunnicutt.

Olga Grizzle Long Beach Calif John Benes Priscilla Club Theo Witburn East Texas R. H. Cavanay East Hunnicutt

Campbell Is Speaker For PTA

Gen William Peyton Campbell of Harding college in Searcy Arkansas spoke to La Porte PTA about Christian American versus Pagan Communism. He served 36 years in the U S Army with assignments in Europe Asia Africa and South America and visits behind the Iron Curtain.

William Peyton Campbell Harding College Searcy Ark la Porte Campbell U. S. Army Europe Asia Africa South America J. Matthews Mendrick Gorzycki

Garden Club Appoints Committees At Gladiolus Unit

Gladiolus Garden club members named program publicity civic membership exhibit and exchange committees at a meeting held at Mrs A M Pelley with D D Rogers as installing officer. New officers include Mrs L Clarion president and Mrs Ashworth first VP. Next meeting set Feb 9 at Mrs Ashworth’s home.

Gladiolus Garden Club A. M. Pelley Willow EB. D. Ashworth B. Bays Pelly B. C. Wesley Robert Purvis B. F. Hicks C. L. Woods W. G. Mettke Dave Martin Bays Purvis W. B. Tucker Mettice Woolls Hicks E. D. Fisher Martin Tucker D. D. Rogers High Point Clarion Ashworth Oak Rogers

Lynchburg PTA Backs Mothers March for Polio

Lynchburg Parent Teacher Association approved support for the Mothers March on polio at a Tuesday night meeting. Mrs. J R Meekins chaired the Lynchburg area effort with the march set for March 31. Dr K P Greenfield spoke on The Physical Development of the Child and factors affecting growth. Mrs David Maxwell gave a devotional, Mrs George Yolland announced 74 members in the unit, and Mrs Walter Sorrel offered a benediction. Hospitality served coffee doughnuts and punch.

Lynchburg Parent-Teacher Association J. R. Meekins Mach K. P. Greenfield David Maxwell George Yolland Walter Sorrel

Insurance Women Have Business Session at Baytown

Eleven members attended the Insurance Women monthly meeting at the Baytown Chamber of Commerce. Reports were given on the Insurance Study course. President Lorene Fox appointed a nominating committee for the coming year. After business, members, visitors, and Insurance Exchange guests heard Richard T. Kelly of American Indemnity in Houston discuss the new Physical Loss Form Endorsement No. 148.

Baytown Chamber of Commerce Lorene Fox Insurance Exchange Richard T. Kelly American Indemnity Company of Houston Kelly

Harvester Class Meets In Aaron Home

The Harvester class of Second Baptist Church met at Mrs. H. L. Aaron 427 Hast Francis for a monthly business session. Mrs. W. C. Williams presided, Mrs. K T Barthman led opening prayer, and Mrs. H B McGahee read the secretary’s report. A visitation program was discussed amid the devotional based on John 3 16. The meeting closed with a prayer by Mrs. David Albright. nine women attended.

Central Baptist Church W. L. Brinkley Hawthorne George Miles L. F. McParland

Mrs Bowerman New President of Tri Cities DeMolay

Mrs E W Bowerman was installed president of the Tri Cities DeMolay Mothers club at the Masonry hall Wednesday night. Officers named include 4x vice president Mrs J B Buridge secretary Mrs Robert Matherne treasurer Mrs W H Bridges finance chairman Mrs J T Swint hospitality Mrs H E Weatherly telephone and membership Mrs A H Miles Installing officer was Mrs T E Laughlin past president.

E. W. Bowerman Tri-Cities DeMolay Mathers Club Masonry J. B. Buidridge Robert Matherne W. H. Bridges J. T. Swint H. E. Weatherly F. L. Gossett A. H. Miles T. E. Laughlin

Birthday for Ricky Dowell Boatright

One year old Friday, Ricky Dowell Boatright celebrates his first birthday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs dog Boatright of Route 1 Baytown. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs C W Erwin of Baytown and Mr and Mrs T E Boatright of Condy.

Ricky Dowell Boatright Dog Boatright Route 1 Baytown C. W. Erwin T. E Boatright Condy

Third Film In Series Is Presented War Came to America

The Bay town Committee on American issues presents the third program in its series United States in World Affairs at Lee College auditorium Wednesday. Dr. Julian Spring presided. Produced by Army Pictorial Services, War Came to America traces U S entry into World War II using historical films paintings and newsreels. All programs are free and open to the public and Lee College students.

America Baytown Committee On United States Lee College Julian Spring Army Pictorial Services Europe

Mrs Shaw Pupils To Present Recital

Younger piano pupils of Mrs Allen Shaw will present a recital at 7 p.m. Saturday. Performers include Elien Sue Bird Lynne Miller Annette Parker De Ann Blow Penny Sue Lusk El Ray Mallory Lou Ann Miles Connie Porter Martha Sue Strauss Cheryl Terry Julie Derryberry Karen Paweel Sue Ann Chandler Delores Evang Sharon Blow Rosemary O Rea r Bonnii Bond Betsy Wilson Twelt ly Shires Linda Watts Nancy Gilmore. Public invited.

National Association for Better TV and Radio formed

A Los Angeles housewife leads a growing group of TV reviewers that evolved from a PTA committee into NAFBRAT, a national body promoting viewer input and program standards. Its stance on westerns and crime dramas sparks debate among producers, critics, and psychiatrists, as it publishes evaluation standards and presses sponsors to respond.

Radio+ PTA National Hollywood Clara Lofan Parent-Teachers’ Association National Association For Better Radio and Television Jack Webb Roy Rogers Nafbrat Logan Los Angeles Bill Williams I Queried Napbrat

New UT Students Named Offic ers in Campus Groups

John Morris Ellis and Ernest Lee Miller Jr., University of Texas students from Baytown, become new officers of campus bodies. Ellis is secretary treasurer of Alpha Kappa Delta, an honorary sociology society, and Miller serves as praetor peregrinus vice president of Proctors, a law school organization. Ellis is a sociology graduate student, son of Mr and Mrs J D Ellis of 1721 Amelia. Miller is a second year law student, son of Mr and Mrs S L Miller of 1913 Utah.

John Morris Ellis Ernest Lee Miller JR University of Texas Baytown Ellis Alpha Kappa Delta Miller

Barcentrate touted by Texas readers for fat loss

Mrs Dolly Foote of San Antonio and Mrs J L Butt of Fort Worth claim Barcentrate helped them shed 37 and 10 pounds respectively and relieved a long standing gastric issue. They invite returns if the first bottle fails and urge getting Barcentrate from Texas druggists.

Dolly Foote Kentucky Ave San Antonio Texas J. L. Butt Fort Worth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Southern Baptist Convention Dorris Associational J. M. Lilly Mission Study Woman's Missionary Societies of the San Jacinto Baptist Association Mrs Lloyd Young Sorosis Club F. M. Worden Baytown Furniture Clinic Park Dial Mrs. Wade Tillman Jan Facinie Dan Facinie Neighbor News Baytown Sun Insurance Harvester Aaron Home Bowerman Ricky Boatright Tso DIAL Kprc-Tv Jay Rogers Optometrists Texas Ave Raytown, Texas
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