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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1965
Page
10
Beverly June Laird, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R MH Fox 188 Cabinets, is engaged to Ronnie Laird, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Laird of 2005 Wright. The wedding is planned for a Saturday at Missouri Street Church of Christ with minister Jack Arvin. A reception will follow at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. OR Barnhart in Ufrey and Lynchbur.
Kappa Kappa chapter members led by Johnny Ludtke and Mrs. Robert Laughlin announce a Valentine sweethearts dance February 5 at Sylvan Chapter Hoadh with Theta Gamma and Pastin Xi cooperation. They also plan a March 8 Goasel Creek Country Club style show, featuring The Style Shoppe fashions from sports to formal wear, plus ticketing by Mrs. Dugené Fayle.
Barbara Gresham was honored at a luncheon Saturday at Goose Creek Country Club by Mrs. Ed Vaught. Guests included Mrs. James L. Patton of Beaumont mother of the groom Mrs. Jerry Box Mrs. J. F. Brainerd of Galveston Mrs. Blake Ainsworth Miss Donna Bond of Austin Mrs. Joe Beane Jr. Mrs. E. G. Gresham and Mrs. Vaught. Centerpiece featured blue and green hues. A crystal gift was presented to the honoree.
Miss Jeannine Lyons and Michael Lynn Ferrell will exchange wedding vows in a ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Baptist Church. The Rev. A. L. Jordan will officiate. reception to follow at the bride’s parents’ home. Heavily attended by bridal party with maid of honor Melanie Moore and bridesmaids Connie Reeves Jackie Shires Peggy Bailey. best man Dee Diederksen. groomsmen Kenny Ferrell John Charles Moore Billy Barker. candlelighters Wendall Lyons and Danny Hiteshew. flower girl Kay Garrett and ringbearer Jody Hiteshew. Music by Roslyn Hanle and Virginia Sue Baskin. House party includes Sue Crawford Terry Bailey Kathy Nalley Karen Bailey Margaret Hornsby Nan Marie Garrett.
A Rochester style pantry note explains carrots need not be peeled, trimmed and chilled to enjoy vitamin A. Tops were once common. now ships without tops save moisture and cost. The piece lists other fresh vegetables and fruits, plus good meat values and egg economy for shoppers.
Laura L. Koudelka a senior art major at Sam Houston State Teachers College received an invitation to attend a reception honoring distinguished youth leaders and the national officers of the Young Democratic Clubs of America and an invitation to a ball honoring President Johnson and Vice President Humphrey. She could not attend due to final exams. The reception was at the Mayflower Hotel Washington with co chairs Lynda Bind Johnson and Hubert H. Humphrey II. Laura plans to attend the state Young Democratic convention in Austin March 12 to meet the state executive committee of which she is a member. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jimmie J. Koudelka.
Waffles remain popular at Dutch country fairs with year round waffle stalls. A tale recalls Mees’s niece selling waffles opposite her uncle’s mansion, giving rise to the phrase At the piece of Mees. The article notes Dutch waffles are paper thin and crisper than American types and ends with a tested recipe for Dutch waffles.
Miss Dee E Moore bride elect of Dan Lair was honored at a Crosby home bridal shower hosted by Mrs. John Bennett Jr. and co hosted by several local ladies. About 40 guests attended from 2 to 4 pm registered at the event. Corsages were given to the honoree and to the mothers of both bride elect and groom. A red and white theme, home baked cakes, coffee and punch complemented the floral centerpiece. Out of town guests included Mrs Joe Leatherwood and Mrs C W Leatherwood of Bay Town.
Mrs James L Miller presided as Judson Society executive board of Memorial Baptist Church met for a business session. Otis Goss read two thank you letters for contributions to help David Yoo attend medical school. Circle chairs and officers presented reports. Dunn elected to the Woman's Missionary Union committee and Thompson nominated. Freddie Gage letter on juvenile crime discussed. Circles plan missionary program and covered dish luncheon on February 16 at 9:30 am.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Voytek of Liberty Edgewood announce the birth of a daughter Marvin Lourie on January 2 at 1 San Jacinto Methodist. She weighed seven pounds one ounce. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs H D Abshier Baytown and Mr and Mrs Jordan Voytek Highlands. Great grandmother is Mrs Rena Sims of Houston. Mrs Voytek is the former Sandra Abshier of Baytown.
Mr and Mrs C G Lindstrom of Channelview announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Kay Lindstrom to Melvin E Welch son of Mr and Mrs C E Welch of Houston The wedding is set for April 3 at First Assembly of God Channelview with Rev David Johnson officiating Marilyn is a Channelview High School and San Jacinto Junior College graduate now at Sam Houston State Teachers College Melvin is Milby High School graduate attended University of Houston currently at Southern Bible College and employed by Smith Corona Corp in Houston
Jeannine Lyons bride-elect Mike Ferrell received a miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Charles Terry’s home. Yellow and white decor featured a white net serving table with yellow roses. Guests, about thirty, were hosted by Mrs. Terry and eight others, presenting an electrical appliance as a gifts. Yellow mum corsages were given to the honoree and her mother, Mrs. K. E. Lyons.
A collage of reader letters seeks help and shares personal moments. Milton Louis asks for cards from Laurens District Hospital readers as he lives as an amputee since age 13. Carole Roberts writes from a nursing home about paralysis and hope to walk again, while others discuss family meals and parenting concerns.
Mrs Velma F Tharp will present her piano students in a recital at 2 30 p m Sunday at her home 1301 N Pruett A reception will follow The participating students include Janet Zavodny Cynthia Zavodny Jenny Lou Parker Robert Parker Fritz Lanham Leslie Lanham Janet Gray Carcy Fair Bruce Hall Marthe Lopez Regena Lopez Ange Bond Kent Bond Mary Jane Bickley Marlene Gage Linda Hart Jennice Griffin Cheri Turner Rebecca Brooks Angela Adams and Cindy Carroll
Miss Mary Tarrant, longtime missionary and educator, died in a Richmond rest home. Born in Galveston, she spent 42 years in China, taught at Tyler School in Shanghai, and served 41 years as principal at Atkinson Academy. She retired in 1940 and often stayed with Mrs. R. M. Monroe in Baytown.
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