Marguerite Piazza Defends Showmanship Ahead of Cocoanut Grove Act
Hollywood report on opera star Marguerite Piazza explaining that her success stems from showmanship rather than sex appeal. She notes Brando praised her dignity after a Dixieland nightclub act, while stars like Brando, OHar a and others applauded backstage. Piazza aims for TV and film work while continuing opera and Dixieland performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aline Mosby
Hollywood
Marguerite Piazza
Met
Marlon Brando
Piazza
Dionity
New York
CBS
Joe Pasternak
MGM
Las Vegas
Miss Piazza
Meten Trauberston
Pra
Europe
New Orleans
Gem Buying Booms as Jewelry Sales Rise
New York reports show strong gains in gem buying as both diamond and emerald imports rise in 1954. Jewelers credit lower excise taxes and stock market prosperity for higher sales, with Tiffany and Van Cleef and Arpels noting rapid demand for historic emeralds. Investors see jewels as security against market swings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Pauld
New York
Tis
Arthur Winslow
American National Retail Jewelers’ Association
Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association of America
William T. Lusk
Tiffany's
van Cleef
Arpels
Fifth Avenue
Till
Tiata Napoleon
Marie-Louise
Austria
Fred Vermont
Oliver Ostler
Vermont
Thursday and Friday club events listed in Baytown calendar
Norman D Olive, associate pediatrician of the Humble Bes, will visit the Baytown Writers Guild Thursday night at a meeting in the Community house. Members will read original manuscripts. The meeting is at 7 30 p.m. in the conference room. Tilt a lithe paste wax on the edge of desk or dresser drawers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby
Beauceant Assembly
Pam
Alanna Watson
Milner Drive
American Legion Auxiliary
Louis van Moeldert
Caroline
Baytown Writers Guild
Norman D'Olive
Humble Bes
This Is Your Life Honors 78 Year Old Hayes Dorris
Hayes Dorris custodian at Central Baptist Church was honored in a This Is Your Life program in the church recreation hall. The 78 year old, who has served the church 23 years, celebrated his birthday with family surprise and a retrospective tribute. His wife of golden anniversary years attended, colleagues and kin gathered, and a 17 inch television set plus pearls were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Jones Hayes Dorris
Central Baptist Church
Borris
Dorris
Curtis
Mattie Templeton
San Angelo
J. M. Lilly
John Osteen
Merle Sparks
Virgil Gordon
M. Tannen
B. H. Chandler
Harvey Powell
Ramona Powell
Otto Dorris
Miss Doloras Jones Engagement Announcement
Mr and Mrs H D Jones announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Miss Doloras Jones to A 3¢ John David Evans son of Mrs John D Evans of Gilbert Las Vegas.
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H. D. Jones
Miss Doloras Jones
John David Evans
John D, Evans
Gilbert, Las
Miss Janie Tarbutton graduates from Baylor in drama
Miss Janie Tarbutton first teen of the week in The Sun now earned a bachelor of arts in drama and voice at Baylor. She plans graduate study toward a master of arts in drama next spring, after a busy Baylor period with Alpha Psi Omega Mu Phi Epsilon Baylor theater and choral groups. Parents host. grandparents and Baytown figures attend weddings and visits as others depart for military posts and new assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Tarbutton
Sun
Baylor University
A. M. Tarbutton
West Adoue
Robert EH
Lee High School
Lee College
Baylor
Alpha Psi Omega
National Dramatic Fraternity
Mu. Phi Epsilon
Baylor Theater
Neophytes
Fashion patterns and World catalog orders advertised
The Baytown Sun promotes pattern No 2091 in multiple sizes with a 35 cent pattern price and two week delivery, plus notices for Fashion World fall-winter and spring-summer color editions priced at 25 cents. Includes mail order details and address for Pattern Bureau in New York and Baytown Tex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Sun
Old Chelsa Station
New York Il
N.Y
Fashion World
Baytown, Tex
Miss Patricia McGee to wed Lt. Blackburn in Walla Walla
Miss Patricia Ann McGee of Walla Walla, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard McGee, will marry Lt. TA John Blackburn of Baytown. Blackburn, son of Mr and Mrs J E Blackburn, commands the Boardman Bombing and Gunnary range. A Rice graduate and former Culpepper Furniture assistant buyer, he served in the army. Miss McGee, a 1954 Whitman College graduate and Delta Delta Delta member, teaches seventh and eighth grades and girls physical education in Bardman Oregon. The wedding is set for April 1 at the First Congregational church in Walla Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Cooke
H. V. Cooke
North Pruett
Baytown
Ellington Field
Air Force
Cooke
Robert BE. Lee High School
Baylor
Baylor’ Lawnschaol
Howard
McGee
Walla Walla
Wash
Patricia Ann McGee
Blackburn
J. E. Blackburn
East Lobit
Boardman
Gunnary
Rice, Gt
Culpepper Furniture Co
Miss McGee
Whitman College
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Bardman, Ore
First Congregational Church
New President Elected For Auxiliary In Wooster
Mrs Marshall Dickerson was named president of the newly organized Wo man s auxiliary to the Wooster Volunteer Fire department Officers elected included Mrs Sherman Childres as vice president Mrs W C Smith secretary treasurer Mrs Mason Shelton chief Mrs Roy Clift assistant chief Mrs Charles Slagle drill captain and Mrs Joe Ayler reporter The group will meet at 7 pm on the second and fourth Monday each month A dozen members were served cake and coffee after the meeting at the station
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Dickerson
Woman’s
Wooster
Jayneettes Meet Highlights Dr Vinson Film Talk
Dr David Vinson a Houston psychologist presented a film on preschool development at the Jayneettes meeting at Community House lounge. He urged parents to see from the child’s view and enjoy their children. Mrs Bill Colkerham introduced him and gift presented. Two guests attended with an election dinner slated for March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Vinson
Houston
Community House
Vinson
Bill Colkerham
al Maskowitz
Elgie Dinsmore
Robert Martin
Frank Spuhler
Builders Crusaders Meet at Cedar Bayou Church Class
Cedar Bayou Methodist Church Builders and Crusaders classes held a Monday night meeting led by Mrs. C. J. Rabin. Mrs. Cole Casey gave a devotional and secret pal gifts were shared. Hostesses included Mrs. Louis Davis, Mrs. Ruby Wright, Mrs. J. W. Parker, Mrs. Ernest Dittman, Mrs. R. C. Fisher Sr. and Mrs. Mary Brown. 27 members and guests enjoyed cookies, coffee, and tea.
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Crusaders
Cedar Bayou Methodist Church
C. J. Rabin
Cole Casey
Louis Davis
Ruby Wright
J. W. Parker
Ernest Dittman
R. C. Fisher Sr
Mary Brown
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U. S
Baytown Furniture Clinic
Kte-Uphalster
Save
Morrell
F. M. Worden
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Danubria Acres
Louis Bendle
Wright
Brownwood Neighborhood Club
B. W. Etheridge
Woman's Club
J. M. Bridges
Cedar Bayou
Minerva Study Club
Baytown Service League
George Atkins
California
Pioneer Club
Gospel Meeting
Church of Christ In
Lakewood
Max T. Neel
Hayes Dorris
Charles Blasingame
Charla Blasingame
Hester Dorrig
Fannie Foster
Dortis
Bonanza, Ark
H. J. Clay
George Jones
J. F
Alcorn
Catea
Grady Edwards
Grandpa Dorris
Baptist Church
Miss Jones
Kent
Higenhower
Florida
Ken Julian
Carolyn Wynne
Julian
A.’S. Handrop
Pensacola
Hia
Lonnie Handrop
Pengacolo
Lionel Wynne
Lionel Wynne JR
All
San .Antonio
Paul B. Julian
Pamela
David
Paul B
Julian JR
Paul III
Marlyn, Riley
Amarillo
From
Tokyo
CWO
L. F. Andrews
Fort Benning
Andrews
B. L. Clark
Wisconsin
Clark
Mrs. Andrews
J. G. Edwards
Joe Leatherwood
Olive
Neighbor News
Old Chelsea Station
N. Y
Lt. Blackburn
Dr. Vinson
Food Service
N. Main
DIAL
Libby
Vienna
Ashley
Swanson
Hunt's Tomato
Wrigley's
BATH
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