Parks Director touts Baytown Center plans and growth
Parks and Recreation Director Ken Personaire told the League of Women Voters at a Baytown luncheon that tax dollars on recreation yield high value. He outlined a $63,000 next year budget, an early September civic center opening, and plans to cater to seniors, teens, and families with programs from dominos to crafts. He cited 2345 acres of parkland vs. 440 acres required and emphasized improving services while managing inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ann Hemphill
Ken Personaire
Bay Brown
League of Women Voters
M. D Haley
Civic Center
Personaire
Persenaire
International City Managers Association
Baytown
Parks and Recreation Department of
Ken Persenaire
Gerald L Rcation
Glaha
Fred C. Dittman’ Jr
RJ. Byers
Sun
Baytown League of Women Voters
Krat Eilers Wedding Vows Repeated In Crosby Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Robert Kratky of Crosby exchanged double ring vows July 14 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Crosby. Bride Joyce Marie Eilers daughter of Exvin C Eilers Crosby and groom Charles F Kratky, both Crosby, with Rev Al Pavelka officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Raymond Kratky
Crosby
Galveston
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Joyce Marie Eilers
Exvin.c. Eilers
Charles F. Kratky
Fishy Music and Cars In Pop Art Display
A letter from California describes a sea life music scene where a fish tank painted with a musical staff hosts fish swimming to orchestral notes while onlookers listen. The writer compares this playful art to poetry and suggests rhyme remains a popular device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Herry
Art and taste in the age of snickers and no pictures
In a breezy critique a speaker riffs on 18th century notions of manliness, art trends, and consumer pricing. She jokes about sculpture priced at 750 dollars, calls it highway robbery, and shares a personal anecdote with her daughter Babs highlighting a child’s honesty amid modern art debates.
Betsy Taylor Bride Elect Honored At Kitchen Shower
Betsy Taylor, bride elect of Louis A. Padar, was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. John Heistand and Miss Pat Ceell. Guests enjoyed coffee and a candlelit table with a daisies centerpiece, in a warm, intimate gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Taylor
Louis A. Padar
John Heistand
Mrs. Heistand
Pat Ceell
Doris Mullins to Wed William Clements in Baytown
Mr and Mrs Ralph Hooks of Houston announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Doris Mullins to William Ochis Clements son of Mr and Mrs Ochis F Clements. The ceremony will be at 8 pm Saturday at the Revival Center Garth Road and Interstate 10 Baytown with Lena Harvey as minister and Mrs Robert Baker as maid of honor and T D Rigsby as best man. Friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hooks
Houston
Doris Mullins
William Ochis Clements
Ochis F. Clements
Lena Harvey
Baytown Revival, Center
Revival Center
Garth Road
Interstate 10
Robert Baker
T. D. Rigsby
Shower Honors Bride Elect Anne Fonter at Yacht Club Lunch
Bride elect Miss Anne Fonter, fiancé Jack C. Halter, was honored at a luncheon at the Houston Yacht Club. Hostesses Mrs. S. P. McMurrey and Mrs. R. O. Whitson presented a gift of Harriage. Pink mums and caladiums adorned the centerpiece. guests included Mrs. Bedingfield Hunter and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Fonter
Jack C. Halter
Houston Yacht Cub
S. P. McMurrey
R. O. Whitson
Bedingfield Hunter
R. C. Halter
Birth announced for Bobby James Smith in Baytown
Mr and Mrs Bobby Smith announce the birth of a son Bobby James born July 17 at Gulf Coast Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs E J Smith Rudy Peschel and Mrs Loig Peschel all of Baytown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Smith
E_. Adous
Bobby James Torn
Gulf Coast Hospital
E. J. Smith
Rudy Peschel
Loig Peschel
Baytown
Couple Announces Final Plans For Friday Ceremony
Miss Sandra Jean Aldrich and William Lee Loftin Jr. plan a double ring wedding at First Baptist Church of Crosby at 8 p.m. Friday. Officiant Rev. J.T. Barnett will lead with music by Nancy Clifton and Gypsy Ransom. Attendance urged by press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Crosby
Sandra Jean Aldrich
William Lee Loftin Jr
C. Aldrich
WL. Loftin
J.T. Barnett
Nancy Clifton
Gypsy Ransom
Aldrich
Barbara James
C. B. Reynolds
Judy Mall
Kathy Loftin
Fane Loftin
Lonnie Lindsey
Bruce Reynolds
Joehn Smith
Leo Jones Jr
Marshall Loftin
Dennis Lawless
Johnny Clifton
Traci Thomas
Danny Gillett
Paul Loftin
David Ald
Births for Barnett and Bryant Families in Texas
The Rev. and Mrs. Gordon Barnett of Macdona announce the birth of a daughter Joy Michelle on July 11 at Dayton Hospital weighing pounds 7 ounces. She has a sister Tammy aged 3. Grandparents are R. D. Smith Ruben Barnett and the late Mrs Barnett of Baytown with great grandparents W. A. Stephens John T. Williams and others of Baytown. Ronald Frank Bryant and wife of Crosby report a son Ronald Frank Jr born July 9 at Hermann Hospital in Houston weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces. He has half siblings Charlotte 5 and David 4. Grandparents are R. O. Bryant of Crosby and M. B. Hargrove of Highlands. great grandmothers are Sirocka of Crosby Davenport of Forest Hill and Norris of Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Ronald Frank
Crosby
Ronald Frank Jr
Houston
Hermann Hospital
Charlotte
David
R. O. Bryant
M. B. Hargrove
Highlands
Frank Sirocka
Crossby
Dora Davenport
Forest Hill
W. B. Norris
Liberty
Stahls to Make Houston Home After Beaumont-Galveston Wedding
Afr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Stahl plan to reside in Houston following a wedding trip to Beaumont and Galveston. The July 1 ceremony at First Church of God was officiated by Rev. D J Davis. Brides parents are Mr. and Mrs. C L Shipman of Baytown. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Stahl of 25 Eu rowe. Nancy Yarborough played organ. Attendants included Mrs. Ronnie Shipman and Miss Diana Shipman. The gown was white satin with Bishop sleeves and chapel train. The bridal party wore blue and pink. Reception followed in the fellowship hall. The couple, graduates of Robert E Lee High School, will attend college and he will work in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Eilers
Charlotte Meigs
Debbie Kratky
Leticia Eilers
Willie Pro
Hallettsville
J. Kratky
Willie
Prochazka
Tommie Leissner
Ciide
Crosby High School
Lee College
Houston
Groom
Union Carbide
A. F. Boenisch
Jimmy McIntosh
Grady Voight
Garland Seneke
J. S. Norris
E. L Eilers
T. A. Eilers
4. L. Evans
Raymond Potter
Baytown
David L. Eilers
Sierra Vista
Ariz
Zeke Noole
Diane Noble
Philadelphia
Penn
Judith Ann Quisenberry
John H. Richardson Jr
Olen E. Quisenberry
Highlands
John H. Richardson
Robert Lee High School
Highlands State Bank
Richardson
Deer Park High School
U.S. Air Force
Spangdahlem Air Force Base
Germany
Afr
Andrew J. Stahl
Beaumont
Galveston
First Church of God
D. J . Davis
C. L. Shipman
Jay Stahl
Nancy Yarborough
Ronnie Shipmen
Diana Shipman
Fred Carter
Walter Sulk
Rennie Shipman
Jride
Wade Shipman
Shemp Shipman
Johnny Holla
L. W. Shipman
Robert Hollaway
Stahl
Robert E. Lee High School
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Krat “-Eilers
al Pavelka
Sally, Braden
Laura Tharpandi
D. Cutbirth
Mars
Robert Raymond Kratky
Joyce Marie Evers
Frederick the Great
Babs
Golly
Miss Mullins
Alfred Anthony. Rincon
Freddie Rincon
Brentwood
Amadey Rincon
Flora Razo
Paula Razo
Andrew Ramos
Heirport
A. J. Stahl
Andrew Stahl
Beverly Ann Shipman
Michaels
Elmer de Shazo
Eagle
Michaels Stern
Sagner
Club
Ynan
Hasper
Haggar
Esquire
Manhattan
Capri
BAY Plaza Center
Michael's
Negleton, Jarman, and
Wejms
Elmer de Shaze
Mgr
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