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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1962
Page
7
A letter suggests using Johnston's No Roach spray to treat a restaurant’s cockroach issue. It advises pouring the product into a water sprayer and applying under sinks, cabinets, boxes, stove, fridge, and dishwasher to kill bugs by the next morning.
A 1952 REL reunion surfaced where graduates are now living. Principal Holly McLemore spoke at the Community House as Paul Holladay Jr. served as emcee. Janet serves in England with the Army, and Molly Guerard Jones was noted for traveling far to attend. Several couples reunited, including Harley Ponder with Annelle Watkins.
Bride-elect Miss Marie Swint honored Saturday with a lingerie shower at the Swint home 1212 N Commerce hosted by Mrs Connie Beene Mrs Pat Carpenter Miss Shirley Bailey and Mrs Connie Brunmett Guests brought gifts and soft drinks and cookies were served to a long list of attendees including Miss Marguita Butler Mrs Eyleen Crain Miss Carlene Brawner Miss Sharon Jones and many others The piece later shifts to mention 1952 class members and their marriages professions and locations across Texas and beyond naming several individuals and spouses and noting the growth of Baytown area connections
The eighth annual Kloesel reunion gathered about 150 relatives at Knights of Columbus Hall in Baytown after a dinner at St Joseph's Church. Guests came from Dallas, San Antonio, La Coste, Woodsboro, Hallettsville, Yoakum and several other Texas towns. a Humble Refinery tour was planned. The Ludwig Kloesel family from Baytown served as acting hosts, with Mrs Mary Kloesel age 85 among the oldest attendees. Next year's reunion will be in Shiner hosted by John Koesci relatives.
Mrs. W P Denman became president of the Women’s Missionary League at Redeemer Lutheran Church as officers were installed by Rev. Glen Kallmeyer. Others include Mrs. Broderson as vice president and Mrs. Dube as secretary, with Denman also serving as district LWMS secretary. Reports noted delegates to the San Antonio district convention and a workshop for Christian Growth chairmen.
A small gathering at Mrs. D. L. Wallace home 8 W Baker Road featured nine members and guest Adrien Dawn Milliken. The group shared recipes from various countries and planned a June picnic. The next meeting is July 18 at A. H. Parrish home 4506 N Main to discuss dried flowers for arrangements.
Twenty five members of Rho Zeta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi attended a come-as-you-are breakfast Saturday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs E J Gray 64 W Jack Tables arranged by the pool area were decorated with red rosebuds Serve was orange juice hot tea coffee and doughnuts provided by hostesses Mrs Walton Scott Mrs Toby Wiklund Mrs Wanda Parker Mrs Barry Nettles Mrs Bill Wright and Mrs Fred Hanson
Grandmothers met Thursday with Mrs. Adah Mae Bass at 665 Denby for games and refreshments. Cake and coffee were served by Mrs. W. T. Massey, Mrs. Bernice Beatty, and Mrs. Bass for 18 members. The group will meet at 7 30 pm July 5 for a business session in the Optimist Building.
Former Miss Linda Marie LaVergne and Sampson unite in a Grace Methodist Church wedding with Rev. Frank Boutwell officiating. The couple, both La Porte natives, share home at 371 S Third, with a detailed bridal party and apricot white decor. Guests from multiple cities attended, including Houston, Dickinson, Mont Belvieu, and London Kentucky. The bride wore Alencon lace and satin, with bouquet of white orchids, while the groom is the son of Ethel Sampson.
Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Boehme hosted a housewarming Saturday at their new address 108 Lakewood. About 75 friends attended to welcome the couple and their children Gary and Sherrill. Hostesses included Mrs. B. A. Dennis and nine others. Refreshments featured pink and green decor, a sugar iced cake, and corsage for Mrs. Boehme. The couple received linen tablecloth and napkins as gifts.
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