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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1953

Page

3

Soil needs in Harris County discussed by federation

In Harris County soil needs were assessed at a Garden Club federation meeting led by Jack Forbee. Suggestions included leaf mold straw compost and rotted sawdust as amendments with phosphorus from bone meal and superphosphate. Officers were elected and planning for a May sewer show progressed as schedules were readied for February approval.

Mort East Harris County Jack Forbee Forbee Eenamore Pier Furbee Algo Hainess We J. Lawrence B. B. Talley M. B. Achiller Ear Pelly Predge Michael C. H. Bone W. J. Bennett The Wooster Garden Cith Wooster Garden Club

Suitable Shrubs Program Topic For Garden Club

Mrs. Fred Heder fett presented a Beytown Jen Club program at Grace Methodist arc. Large shrubs for the Bar year ard include magnolia oak and apie. Shrubs should feature jena Cainese holly crape myr i shrimp bibiscus amurta erhors. She urged choosing fewer varieties for decor and noted landscaping can raise property value by about 15 percent. Ted Lyman led a spring flowers discussion, about 22 members attended.

Fred Hederfett Beytown Grace Methodist Arc Baryear Hederhorst Ted Lyman Marca

Steele McDonald leads circle lesson at church event

Members of the Circle Lesson group at the Methodist church met Monday in Live Oak at 58 Home. Breale McDonald taught a Bible study on sson-Trom He Study course with assistance from Gordon Puttrell and several attendees including Mrs. Jewette Stuart and Mrs. RW Barkie. Ext meeting slated for February 2 at Dudley 321 Labit.

Breale McDonald sson-Trom Nettle Eirie Stuart Awere Dudley A. Labit

Edith Allen Circle Hosts at Wilks Fellowship

A church event at Second Baptist featured Edith Allen Circle hosting duties for a Royal Service program. Mrs Sue McCree and Mrs Bonner led planning and devotion with others assisting. the group shared tea and discussed Christian education as activity wrapped up with a closing prayer.

Irene Anderson Circle Meets In Stephens Home

The Irene Anderson circle of Second Baptist church met Tuesday at Mrs. Wea Stephens’s home at 601 E Hunaleutt. Irene Albright led the devotional, Bennie Spettman opened with prayer, and program on Christian education was given by Gersig and Frost. The circle will meet next Tuesday for a Royal Service program at the church.

Wilks E. DeFee Edith Aen Second ' Baptist Ay B. New Jed Sue McCreets B.C. Bonner Lamprizht New He J. T Owen Smith Alten Irene Anderson Second Baptist Church We.a. Stephens E. Hunaleutt Iia David Albright Bennie Spettman Ws. J. Gersig Leo Frost J. CL. Clark Jed Wirs. Albright

B&PW Club Dinner Meeting at Cedar Bayou Cafeteria

Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club relaxed at a Tuesday night dinner held in the Cedar Bayou school cafeteria. Sylvia McKinstry chaired the affair with Beulah Wire Jackson Theresa Bremer Eva Berry Roxie Myers and Bazel Wilkins on the committee. The group planned a dinner for next Tuesday in Bellville to honor state president Alyron Waiter visiting District 5.

Cedar Bayou School Cedar Bayou Roxie Myers Bazel Wilkins Clu Bellville Alyron Waiter District S

Lynn Knight Circle Visits Davidson Home for Mission

Lynn Knight circle of Baptist Temple visited Mr. and Mrs. Davidson at Sant Houston courts on a community missions assignment. Mrs. E B Brewer led the program with devotional by Eddie Foster and a special prayer for the sick. The group plans to meet again at the church for a Royal Service Program.

Lynn Knight Baptist Temple Meg S. Davidson Sant Hotston Courts Community Missions E. EB. Brewer Voyager BB. Newman Eddie Foster AL L ‘Thompson E E. Brewer

Nadine Green Weds Charles Edward Davis in Home Ceremony

Nadine Green became the bride of Charles Eward Davis of Liberty in a Tuesday double ring ceremony read by Rev. Billy Yeates at the Green home. The couple, attended by Shirley Green, hosted a reception with family members and house party guests following the ceremony.

Laura Nadine Green Charles Eaward Davis Liberty Billy Yeates West End Margaret Blasingame Joy Smith Ae Wiss Shirley Green Léon Mari Glessi Thelma Duncan Velma Campbell Ola Jean Camp’ Bel A. W Brandon C. C. Kirk Larry Foster

Mrs Forrest McKinney Opens Circle Study

Mrs Forrest McKinney began a study on African Heritage Tuesday for members of the Joy Circle of Cedar Bayou Methodist Church. The circle met at the home of Mrs S G Brady in Cedar Bayou with Mrs J E McFatridge as chairman leading an opening prayer and business session. Coffee and cake were served to eight members and one guest, Mrs ALA Padgett. Mrs James Wright will host the next meeting at her Wright Boulevard home.

Forrest McKinney Joy Circle Cedar Bayou

Girl Scout Troop 46 Hosts Surprise Party for Leaders

Troop 46 members held a surprise celebration Tuesday honoring Mrs HL LL Aaron and Mrs Luther Talient. Cake and punch were served and flowers pledged for a future school flower bed. Crossed with wedding items, guests from several towns attended a spread featuring lace, candies, and a wedding trip note.

Girl Scout HL LL Aaron Rirs Luther Talient

Sewing patterns promise easy fits for mature figures

Sun Patterns For Easy Sewing markets slimming shoulder pleats and flattering details in cotton or dressier fabrics. patterns No. 2462 and 2224 offer sizes from 10 to 50 with short or three quarter sleeves, long yardage options, and slimming panels. Send 3 cents for pattern plus pattern bureau address. Baytown Sun ad also promotes a Spring Summer Fashion Book with trends and easy sew patterns.

Baytown Ellses

Mrs Barnes Leads Hazel Watson Study Circle

Mrs Barnes led a Tuesday program on Christian education for the Hazel Watson circle of Second Baptist church. Attendees included Mrs D P Davis and others. opening prayer by Mrs H M Mathews. gifts exchanged after secret pats. refreshments served. closing prayer by Mrs L Williams.

J.K. Barnes Hazel Watson Second Baptist Church D. P. Davis Pearl Barnes W. E. Engle-men Ed Bonner Ray Hollingshead J. W. Nelson J. D. Sirratt

Barbara Jean Rowe Birthday Celebration Shared

Barbara Jean Rowe celebrated her ninth birthday with a Monday party hosted by her mother Mrs John Rowe Jr at their home 505 Briartwood Drive The hostess was aided by aunt Miss Jewel Rowe Guests enjoyed dancing acts by her sister Annetta and another sister Caral who recited Herman My Dog Ice cream and cake were served Attendees included James Morton John Allen Cletus Shepard Geraldine Kitzman Sherry Escoubas Zena Hoodell Shirley Hendricks Lera Ann Schrock Linda and Donnie Tucker Barbara Jean's grandparents Mr and Mrs John Rowe were also present

Barbara Jean Rowe John Rowe, Jr Briartwood Drive Honosee Jewel Rowe Barbara Jean Annetta Caral Herman Dog James, Morton John Allen Cletus Shepnard Geraldine Kitzman Sherry Escoubas Zena Hoodell Shirley Hendricks Lera Ann Schrock Linda Donnie Tucker John Rowe Alew

Huffman Briefs Recap of Local Illness and Visits

Huffman residents report influenza and three cases of mumps or measles among families including the May and Pate households. Hicks and Harris children affected while ELI McWHORTER of Lawton, Oklahoma visits Huffman kin Emma Arrendell and Lee McWhorter. J. EB CONNER and WLA CONNER hosted Sunday guests Olive Jackson in Dayton.

Eli McWhorter Lawton Oklo Huffman Emma Arrendell Lee A. McWhorter J. Eb? Conner Olive. Jackson Wla, Conner Dayton

Brownie Troop 6 Sets Date For Fly-Up Rites

Brownie Troop 6 schedules an April fly-up ceremony and a March meeting at Burnet school. Members are studying Tenderfoot requirements and have completed plastic aprons with plans to start papier mache puppets next week.

Brownie Troop Burnet School

Brownie Troop 63 Blazes New Trails

Brownie Troop 63 met outdoors at Roseland park on Tuesday where 63 members formed patrols to blaze new trails. They reviewed wood fire types and each built a fire, while planning a 6 30 p m radio appearance and discussing a new member, Sherry Kay Carney, joining the troop.

Roseland Park REL

Calendar of church circles and community meetings

Thursday calendar lists multiple church women circles at Central Baptist Grave Methodist and Cedar Bayou. meetings at 7 20 pm 9 30 am and 2 30 am with locations at homes and churches. Also notes a civil music concert at Robert E Lee High School auditorium 7 45 pm and various social club events at Masonic hall community house and hospital.

Ann Wollerthan Central Baptist Church Robert 5. Lee Adamo Bareit WiePhail West Murrill

Mrs. BB Knox Named Thimble Club Treasurer

Mrs. B B Knox was elected treasurer of the Thimble Club at a meeting hosted by Mrs. N Brown. The group of seven to six members gathered at 27 Market and enjoyed cheese pie and coffee. Next a meeting will be at Mrs. K E Lyons, 214 North Jones.

B. B. Knox Thimble Clubs Brown Market C. E. Littlepage K. E. Lyons Jones

Friendly Acres club dinner funds aid iron lung and station wagon

Nine members attended a Friendly Acres club dinner to raise funds from the event. Proceeds will go to purchase an iron lung and a station wagon to transport patients to other hospitals for treatments and short visits. Attendees included Mrs I E Hoffpauer, Mrs P K Burke, Mrs C K Spenger, Mrs R F Wright, Mrs B H Raschke, Mrs J W Thurman, Mrs J H Slone, Mrs B A Dennis, and Mrs E F Bird.

Houston Sfusic Hall Friendly “Acres I. E. Hoffpauir PK Burke C. K.spenger R.F. Wright B. H. Raschke J. W. Thurman J. H.slone B. 4. Dennis E. F. Bird Friendly Acres, Club

Mary Tarrant Ci Lees' Colored Movie Circle Item

Members of the Mary circle of SE Mark's were photographed by her husband and hosted by Mrs B in a devotional 1953 calendar. The group included Mrs G Rex Curtin, Ruth Gatuni, a visitor Mrs He LF erty, and buyer notes prompt Raytown merchants.

Mary Mark Rex “Curtin Hew Ruth Gatuni He LF ’Erty

Girl Scout Troop 35 Home Nursing Merit Badges Progress

Troop 35 members worked on home nursing merit badges Tuesday and plan to finish them at the next meeting held at Mrs. E. W. Froehner’s home at 1811 E. James. A cake sale last Saturday yielded a $17 profit, of which the girls voted to give $4 to March of Dimes. They will begin leathercraft merit badges next.

E.W. Froehner E. James

Mrs Currie Leads Presbyterian Auxiliary Panel

Mrs A Currie headed a panel discussion Monday night at First Presbyterian Church Woman's Auxiliary. The topic was We Seek to Be One with panel members including Mrs Frank Duvall Mrs Dick Cansler Mrs J W Fry mire and Mrs P C McHages A devotional by Mrs George Berry followed. Forty five members plus guests Mrs Fred Hargis and Mrs O Ji Lamb attended. Hostesses were Mrs WN D Stiles Mrs R W Kelis and Mrs Fred Aebi.

A. Currie Woman's First Presbyterian Church Frank Duvall Dick Cansler J. W- Frymire P. C. McHages George . Berry Fred Hargis O. Ji. Lamb D- Stiles R W Kelis Fred Aebi

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Garden Club Irs Steele McDonald Fs. Wilks Edith Allen Fur Shop Wish Street He Curtis Dryers Boomany Wiensy Oval Mallory Ola Krenik Stephens B&pw Club Davidsons Kelvinator Sr Igines Peeger Aephare Reso En Lia Nadine Green Charles Edward Davis MHS Circle Ebner ‘Nichols Jr Sue Rebert E. Lee M c. Glass Ray Prigmore Cold Springs J. F. Green Daniel , Green William .Green Albert Laird Kountze Evans Rodney Victoria J. D. McManagana Stevie Village Mills Mrs. Barnes Huffman Briefs Ruby D. Smith Ployd LI. Matheny Gary Butch Lowell Bobby Suella V. May Kenneth Mrs Victor Harris Mumps Nelson, W. Pate Loretta Winfred and Shirley Brownie BB. Knox Thimble Club Mary Tarrant Lees Raytown Mrs. Currie Sam Alford Dry Guild Green Mountain Ufe Black's Texas Galiard Bama Libby Hawsian Jasmine Franks Tenas Hamlin Uw Fe Libbys E Baytown
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