Pioneer Woman Honored at Baytown Barbecue Party
Mrs. A J Der of Beeville Texas celebrated her 90th birthday hosted by Mrs J R Barber at their Trinity Bay summer home in Baytown. Attending were relatives including Mrs Julia Gxyer, Mrs Lucile Fall, and A A Barber of Dallas. The event noted Mrs Barber’s family links to Beeville Mont Belvieu and Barbers Hill, with ties to Sam Houston as the community’s founder Amos Barber Jr. and his wife relocated to a Beeville ranch in 1902. Mrs Barber remains active and spry, sharing stories of her long life and family history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitarts
Baytown
A. J. der
Beeville
J. R. Barber
Trinity Bay
Julia Gxyer
Lucile ‘Fall
A A. Barber
Dallas
Barbers Hill
Mont Belvieu
Ames Barber Jr
Barber
Shell
Mrs. Sarper
Eimer, Alpert
Wil Barber
Alma Dee Hanson Bridal Shower Honors Prospective Bride
Alma Dee Hanson was entertained at a bridal shower hosted in the Mining House Bird. The event honored the prospective bride with pink accents, gifts, and lunch. 45 guests attended including Mr. Le He and Bra. Jackson. A separate birthday party was held for Randy Koblifarber at 102 Wisconsin with Irish linens, balloons, cake, and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Dee Franson
Monte Young
Sackson
Jesse A
Romer Alford
Tude
Holgagon
Mari
Mle. Lourg
Mieuier
Bra
Jackson
Randy Koblifarber
L. J. Konlifarber
Wisconsin
Billy Stegall
Eddie Heily
Becky Jewel Davis
Michael Wood
Harold
Danny Phillips
Christine Heimer
Kathy Jacobs
Larry Grill
Ronnie Whitehead
Ronnie
Beverly Barfield
Billy Warne Murray
Tyler
Reunion Draws 307 Marcontell Descendants Near Hinder
Mrs H L Hooks and her children Tammine and Susan have returned from the 13th annual Marcontell family gathering on the Calcasieu River at Indian Village near Hinder Louisiana. The reunion gathered 307 descendants of Francisco Marcontell who came from Marseille France. Mrs Hooks is a great great granddaughter of the founder. Mother in law Mrs D C Barzis of Beaumont is daughter in law Mrs Heith Zeiplein of North Pruett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Hooks
Tammine
Susan
Calcasieu River
Indian Village
Hinder
Louisiana
Herenrs
D. C
Sweater Prices Jump as Wool Costs Rise in 1909
In New York Elizabeth Toomes notes rising wool yarn costs push sweater prices up by about 20 to 23 percent this fall. Manufacturers expect further increases, affecting the popular sweater and the sweater girl trend as European knitting influence grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Toomely
New York
Petrozst
Botany Mills, Inc
Woo
Mrs Shaneck Hosts 84 Club Night At Live Oak Home
Mrs M W Shaneck hosted the 84 Club gathering at 312 Live Oak with sweetpeas and mums as decorations. Prizes in 42 went to Mrs W A Welch Mrs Carl Contello and Mrs H B Waldrop. Iced tea and gingerbread with whipped cream were served. Next meeting set for August 9 at 7 thirty p m at Mrs Welch's 404 Scarlett street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Shaneck
Si Club
Live Oak
W. A. Welch
Carl Contello
H. B. Waldrop
Welch
Scarlett
Fidelis Class Supports Flood Victims In Kansas
Fidelis Class of St. Mark's Methodist Church held a business and social meeting on the church lawn to organize aid for flood stricken Kansans. They voted to send donations and four boxes of food to a needy Baytown family, with Mrs. R. L. Huddieston chairing the committee. Watermelon was served to 35 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis
St. Mark's Methodist Church
Kansas
Baytown
R. L. Huddieston
Highlands News Church Groups Meet and Events
The Highlands News lists multiple church activities including Church of Christ Bible Study with Mrs. Wolfe presenting Joshua Takes Command, First Baptist WMU meeting led by Mrs. Chandler, and Miss Olaf McDowell’s marriage to W D Allen at Channelview home in Chiply Georgia. It also notes upcoming Home Demonstration Club and Second Baptist WMU studies, plus local club meetings and various social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Church of Christ Bible Study Group
C. R. Wolfe
Wolfe
Joshua
Joe Fannin
Jack Parker
Carl Drew
Riley Welker
Eb, P. McDonald
Burton Doran
J. E. Keller
A EB. Long
J. L. Long
George Sarton
A. C. Hutson
Jake Gregersen
First Baptist WI
WMI
First Baptist Church
Steve Chandler
Bob Bishop
Olar McDowell
W. D. Allen
Olaf McDowell
C. R. WcDowell
Chiply
Georgia
William D. Allen
C.F. Allen
Channelview
C A. Steeps
Orsage
Chipigh School
Pasadena ‘Sand, Shell and Gravel Company
Channamview
Frice OF Freedom
WMU
Second Baptist Church
Earl Greer
A- C. Tanner
Neal’ Hollaway
J. A. Bond
B. B. Hall
S. HE. Page
A. Tanner
George Bower
Bob Kalbitz
Jimmy Owen
A. A. Walker
Jeff Tanner
Ben Barron
Clus
Highlands Book Review Club
Howard Adams
G. H. Swenson
Charlotte Stryker
J. W. Timmons
A. E. Ford
B. P. Hopper
W. C. Hopper
F. P. Noland
Bertram Norris
Carl Norris
Minnie Lee Repp
E. A. Rodger
E.S. Talley
J. of. Wiliams
Chylers Hewitt
Sue Hopper
Emma McGee
Rogers Schoppa Engagement Announced
The engagement of Ruth Rogers to Charlie Schoppa is announced by Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Rogers of 309 East Hunnicut. Schoppa is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schoppa of Coady. They plan a September wedding. Both are Robert E. Lee graduates. Miss Rogers works for Tex State Roofers. He is employed by Weingarten's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Rogers
Charlie Schoppa
W. B. Rogers
East Hunnicut
Schoppa
Walter Schoppa
Coady
Robert B. Lee
Miss Rogers
Tex State Roofers
Weingarten’s
Ray Morgans Hosts To Party For Training Union
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Morgan hosted an ice cream party on the Morgan lawn for Memorial Baptist Adult Training Union members. Mrs. Travis Bray led in serving with help from several ladies. About 50 guests enjoyed homemade ice cream and cookies and played progressive 42. out-of-town visitors included Mrs. Parable and Curtis of Waco and Mr. and Mrs. Booby Terry of Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Morgan
East Award
Memorial Baptist Adult Training Union
Morgan Lawn
Travis Bray
Jim Wise
Raymond Bird
W. W. Sanders
Charles Terry
Harold Longbotham
Charities Gates
W. EL. Winningham
Morgan
Mrs Baccus Fetes Daughter Susie On Fifth Birthday
Mrs Ed Eaccus hosted a birthday party for her daughter Susie at Roseland Park on Wednesday. A swimming party and picnic featured hot dogs cold drinks ice cream and cake adorned with a Cinderella figure and five pink candles. parasols with suckers served as favors for the children guests included Kitty Henderson Sue Gartman Suzette Dewese Tina Altman and Linda Feinberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Eaccus
Susie
Roseland Park
Chilron
Kitty Henderson
Sue Gartman
Suzette Dewese
Tina Altman
Linda Feinberg
Handkerchief Wardrobes Have Handy Tricks
Handkerchief wardrobes offer many tricks for travel and style. From packing flat to stay fresh in transit, to multifunction uses on courts and beaches, bright prints and lace options turn a small square into a chic accessory and perfume sachet.
Prevent Damage From Winds Stake And Tie Tall Annuals
Dean Halliosy advises staking and tying tall annuals to prevent wind damage. Use inconspicuous green stakes, soft twine, and avoid crowding foliage. Remove dead flowers daily to conserve energy and encourage possible rebloom, noting some annuals may bloom again after pruning and top-dressing fertilizer. Water during dry spells aids health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Halliosy
Central Press
Kiwanis Governor Speaks at Crystal Bay Picnic
Kiwanis International Texas-Oklahoma District Governor Leman Holman spoke at the Baytown Kiwanis barbecue on Crystal Bay lawn. Rev. Wayne McCleskey delivered the invocation as guests from Liberty to Pasadena Kiwanis joined Baytown Rotary and other civic groups in the event. Local Key Club members from Robert E. Lee High School attended, with Lt Governor Eddie Schreiber of Galveston introducing the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leman Holman
Kiwanis International
Baytown
James Sherwood
Liberty
Northshire Club
Greens Bayou
East Houston Club
Southwest Houston Club
Downtown Houston Kiwanis
Pasadena Kiwanis
Hofman subject ae AU Builder smelt and stove incident
Fragmentary OCR leaves a garbled report mentioning Hofman and a builder, a stove incident that blinded a daughter, a $1500 figure, and references to Brien, Tong, and Ror with scattered terms like prevent ruse and Tecks. No coherent event or clear entities beyond these scraps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hofman
Brien
Tong
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Glen Barber
206 West
Wright
Ams
A. J. Barber
Alma Dee Hanson
Randy Kohlifarber
Highlands News
WEETS
B.hance
Bishisnds
Nah County
AJE
F. D. Roquemore
J.C. Schmach
I. Brewer
A. L. McWhorter
W. E. Saucier
J.C. Waggoner
Annie Benier
J. H. Jones
KH. £. Lumpkin
K. B. Rutledge
L. B. Rutledge
Rutledge
Bruce
Pat
Kirs
Gerald Davis
C E. Rutledge
Peggy
Ray
Kathy
Rosa Lee Davis
Betty King
Brite Willams
Wilson Manahan
J. K. Gooch
Tommie
Elen
J. M. Redding
Houston
Jerry Scott
Carolyn Dunaway
Gorrigan
BH. C. Jones
Barbara
Center
D. T. Harrison
Eugene
Joanne
Nancy Kay
Belle Chandler
Judy
Don
Arkansas
Airs
J. C. Schmadl
Daria Jean
Johnny
Bradle
Ind ‘Newton
J. Li Case
Parker-and-childen
A. le Neil
Harvey Gibson
Elizabeth
James
Robert
Valley
J. Huson
Annie Sample
Ku.l. Fregia
Glenn
Deana, Gayle Royder
Deart
James D. Owen
West Main
Rogers-Schoppa
Ray Morgans
Party For Training Union
Mrs. Baccus
New-York
Springfield
Paydis Hoorebeke
Lorna Leers
Kiwanis
Crystal Bay
Foraly Rector
Minnesota
Irene
Eastside
East Texas
Westside
Sexi
Bart
Zoe
Sig
Diamond Ensemble
Texas
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