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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1960

Page

5

Bobby Thompson Lands Role In West Side Story

Bob Thompson, a Baytown dancer known for Can Can and Red Skelton TV appearances, will play a Puerto Rican in West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins. Location shoots head to New York City in August. He may miss Red Skelton show this fall as filming starts.

Bob Thompson Bayton Joan R. L. Thompson Baytown Floyd Webber Friendswood Bob Red Skelton Skelton

Richard and Tyena Dodd Celebrate Birthdays

Honorees Richard Lane Dodd and Tyena Rhea Dodd celebrate birthdays at a family party. Richard turns one on June 6 and Tyena turns three on June 27. Grandparents Mr. W. C. Dodd Sr. of Baytown and Mr. N. B. Taylor of Houston attend, among many relatives and friends.

Richard Lane Tyena Rhea Dodd William Richard Dodd North Main Richard Tyena iMr W. C. Dodd Sr Baytown Houston Dysanna Terry Dodd Charles Raymond Little Sr Robin Denman Berry Ray Adcox Criss Scott Goodman Rickey Robert Teresa Davis Debbie Johnny Boyer Nancy Jo Betty Lou Evans Mary Joyce Stella Dodd I. C. Dodd Jr Tricia Rae Dodd

Homemade Noodles Are Mrs. Ewing's Specialty

Mrs. Mabel Ewing, 78, preserves her original noodle recipe using one cup flour, salt, and careful rolling to achieve thin sheets. She and her family in Baytown enjoy noodles fresh from the table, sometimes stored for later, with dodger cornmeal patties and preserved figs from trees in their yard. Mrs. Ewing is active in the Golden Age Club, attends First Presbyterian Church, and sews aprons for kin and friends.

Molly Bowers Mabel Ewing Ewing

Home Wedding Unites Miss Young and W T Efurd

Miss Barbara Grace Young and William Truitt Efurd Jr were united in marriage at the bride’s home on a Wednesday night ceremony led by Rev. R M Cheek. The couple will reside at 3401714 Wisconsin after a Galveston wedding trip. both hold local schooling and work positions.

Barbara Grace Young East Humble William Truitt Efurd Jr R. M. Cheek First Baptist Church J. W. Rock Long Drive J. M. Young Isford W. T. Eford Sr Pittsburg Tex Jeanette Marek James Efard Jean Ann Williams Lee College Citizens National Bank Efard United Rubber, and Chemical Company Masonic Lodge Elks Lodge Pittsburgh High School University of Houston

Grateful Heart Review At Central Baptist Church

A Friendship Sunday School round table on A Grateful Heart was hosted by Mrs T E Rankin at her home Tuesday. Mrs B Rey nolds and Miss Ellen Smith directed the event with a guessing game as social entertainment. Winners were Mrs Mary Lovett and Mrs C L Daniel. Prayers and reports were led by several members, with cake and lemonade served to seven members and one visitor Mrs H D Taylor.

T. E. Rankin Friendship Sunday School Central Baptist Church B. 9. Reynolds Ellen Smith Mary Lovett C. L. Daniel Lovett Viola Kinard Rankin Daniel Jess Newberry H. D. Taylor

Mrs Wilson Hosts Dessert Bridge in Honor of Relatives

Mrs Embry Wilson held a three table dessert bridge party at her home on Tuesday to honor her mother Mrs Sam Bowen of Laxora Ark and sister Mrs Mary Crawford of Blytheville Ark. Guest Misa Mary Austin from Lexington Ky attended. High prize went to Mrs RG McGraw, second to Miss Peggy Haskel, and bridge to Miss Paul Battin. Angel food cake topped with whipped cream cherries and nuts was served with coffee.

Embry Wilson Pamela Sam Bowen Laxora Ark Mary Clay Crawford Plytheville Misa Mary Austin Lexington RG. McGraw Peggy Haskel Pail “Battin Angel Fe

Duplicate Winners Are Announced

Winners announced for Pasadena and Humble Duplicate Bridge games. At Humble Community House Dr and Mrs H J Davis were high north south. Mr and Mrs E A Milton top east west. Other top finishers included Mrs J P Keller and Mrs C M Floyd second. Mr and Mrs Bob Matherne third. Pasadena at Angels Grill saw Mrs and Mrs A J Smith of Baytown first north south. Mrs James Blume and Dr M J Wolfe second. Mr and Mrs E F Brandt third. East west leaders included Ron Selt and Gerry Lee with Mrs J J Pingett second and Mrs A T Lawless and Mrs M Lawless third. Next Pasadena game set for 7:30 p.m. July 6 at Angel's Grill.

Pasadena Humble Duplicate R. T. Morayek R. L. Lull Angel's Grill A. J. Smith Baytown James Blume M. J. Wolfe E. F.brandt Ron Selt Gerry Lee J. J. Pingett Charles Bigham A. T. Lawless M. Lawless

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Cooke In Houston Area Home

Miss Martha Jo Cooke bride elect of Joyce Arthur Rutherford was feted at a Saturday bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Elms and 11 others at 514 West Pearce. Guests included Mrs. Vernon Cooke and Mrs. Richard Cooke. The room featured white net table covers, yellow trimming, lilies of the valley, daisies, crystal holders, and yellow tapers. The honoree received an electric frying pan and a corsage along with her mother Mrs. C. E. Cooke.

Martha Jo Cooke Joyce Arthur Rutherford Elms West Pearce R. F. Adams Henry Moore Harris Harlan Austin M. Gibbs Houston EK. E. Kirkham A. M. Bonds M. E. Lyons Martha Thompson

Y Day Camp Set For July

Baytown YMCA sponsors two boys sessions and one girls session for YMCA members aged eight to ten. Camp runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Texas Butadiene and Chemical Company Recreation Park near Channelview from July 7 to July 18 for boys and July 22 to July 29 for girls. Activities include swimming, hiking, archery, crafts, and outdoor skills with an emphasis on democracy and Christian character. Registration at the YMCA costs 4.50 per week.

Baytown Ymca Texas Butadiene and Chemical Company Channelview YMCA Kim Worden

Barbara Mills and Bob R Nichols Engaged in Channelview

Announced engagement of Barbara Mills to Bob R Nichols by her parents, Miss Mills to wed Sept 2 at First Baptist Church Channelview. Barbara to graduate with BS in foods and nutrition from North Texas State College and finish Dietetic Internship Aug 31 at Veterans Hospital Houston. Groom-to-be is son of E F Nichols of Tyler and UT Austin senior in dentistry.

Ann Mills Bob R. Nichols H.C. Mills Redbad Drive Channelview First Baptist Church Kappa Delta Sore Atv En Phi Upsilon Omicron E. F. Nichols Lot Tyler University of Texas School of Deneistry Houston Pst Omega Professional Iternity

Miss Fenelon To Be Luling Duchess For Thump Queen

Miss Kay Fenelon daughter of Thad P Fenelon and wife are invited by the Watermelon Growers Association of Luling to attend the Thump Queen coronation in Baytown as duchess. She will take part in three days of festivities including the Queen's Supper coronation and ball Friday. The Thump Tex t first you don't succeed try again.

Kay Fenelon Sored Thad P. Fenelon Assn Luling Melon Thump Association of Phillis Webb Baytown

Frugal Flavor Tip for Party Salty Snacks

A tip suggests preparing saltext almonds for a party by sprinkling them with four parts curry powder for a spicier bite. This casual note encourages experimenting with seasonings to enhance the snack.

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