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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1950

Page

5

Town and Country Guild Show Brings Easter Fashion Parade

Town and Country presents a fashion revue at the Baytown unity House under Trinity Episcopal Guid. Mary Beth McDonald School of Modeling in Houston will showcase spring and early summer outfits. Miss Onski will direct the show, with Joe Barsalou providing piano music. The event highlights sportswear and Easter finery from denim to silks, with accessories and a “Sunday best” emphasis.

Enim With Seine Colie Sont Nyand Pique Des Sports

Rushees Attend Beta Sigma Phi Open Meeting

An open meeting of the Texas Kappa Kappa chapter 3361 of Beta Sigma Phi was held last night in the Baytown Community House with Spring rushees as guests. Miss Eula Potter spoke on The Walk Alone by Percy Burgess. About 26 members and guests attended. An excursion to radio station EREL was made for Grace Methodist Kindergarten pupils. Mrs. Farr Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Wiles attended. a recording captured three songs sung by the children. The group then had a picnic lunch at the Phenix Party room. Next their school excursion will be a picnic to the Humble playground.

Texas Kappa Kappa Beta Sigma Phi Baytown Reagan B. Cates Eula Potter Percy Burgess EREL Grace Methodist Kindergarten Atrs C. W. Farr W. Morris Prentiss Wiles Mothers’ Chuir Harold Bergeron Radio Employe Phenix

Jackson Baker Wedding Vows Exchanged In Home Ceremony

Miss Tiny Baker wed Lester Lee Jackson on February 25 in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s parents home, with Rev. George P. English officiating. The couple, beide Robert E. Lee High grads, plan Baytown home life as Jackson works for Farley Construction. Also notes Hollywood update on child star Lora Lee Michel’s return to work amid custody and legal issues. and a fact about Sudbury, Ontario nickel mining.

Tiny Baker Lester Lee Jackson George P. English Baptist Temple L. B. Newman Nazro Olga Thomas Sol Goldsworth J. G. Springfield Gil Marler Jackson Robert E. Lee High School Baytown Farley Construction Company

Trinity Kindergarten Fathers Day Event Planned

The Mothers Club of Trinity Episcopal Kindergarten met to announce a fathers program for March 17 and a 11:55 am dismissal to ease Meriet Street traffic. Birs, O. McBride led as program chairman presenting Music for the Pre-School Child and discussing start ages and training. Rex Curtin supervised the social hour with cakes and coffee.

Mothers Club of Trinity Episcopal Kindergarten St. Patrick's Meriet Street Birs HE. O. McBride Bis Rex Curtin

Fourth Birthday Is Celebrated With Party

Meryon Abbs was honored on her fourth birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. Douglas E Abbe at 1619 Woodland Drive. The pink and blue decor complemented the playroom setting as prizes went to Wancy Schaeffer and George Abbe. Refreshments included a birthday cake and iced cupcakes with candles, while guests distant and near joined in the celebration.

Meryon Abbs Douglas E Abbe Woodland Drive Wancy Schaeffer George Abbe Handy Janis Roth Lyn Sterling Travis Bray Sharon Holloway Sidney Beth Whiteside Elaine Nancy Schaeffer Janelle Bethel John Enes Rice Terry Bessley Kathy Nelley George Susan Abbe Tve Mont Belviex Pessy Titton Glenda Creek

Winsome class hosts housewarming at new home

Mrs. R Patton was surprised by Winsome class of Second Baptist at 70 East Bumble last night. The honoree received a river arcey of gifts as the class met for its regular business. Refreshments fed 23 members and two Highlands guests Mrs Ethel Masterson and Mrs Maeda Toombe. Marilyn Gilbert was elected pianist and Alden Crawford song leader for Girl Scout Troop 54. Connie Plagens named substitute pianist and song leader. The gathering opened with roll call and patriotic songs.

R. ¥. Patton Second Baptist Church East Bumble Highlands Ethel Masterson Maeda Toombe Gire Marilyn Gilbert Alden Crawford Connie Plagens Sandra Lowe

Grace Johnson Turns Down Movie Moguls in Hollywood

Grace Johnson, a 29 year old Fuller Brush salesperson and cosmetics dealer from Salt Lake City with a carpenter husband and eight year old son, declined offers from Columbia Studios and another producer for a film career saying acting would be hard work and not glamorous. She favors her current job and family life over stardom.

Hollywood Lora Lee Michel Happy Atd Lark Otto Bmfiehel Aet Lora Lee Columbia Studios Lore Lee Michel Beverly Bills Justice Court Leora Lee Lena Brunson Afrs Virginia MacPherson Fuller Brush Grace Johnson Grace Lucille Bal S. Sylvan Simon Lucille Salt Lake City Marie San Fernando Valley Fuller Bnish Company

Winsome class meets for two monthly church business session

Airs Mercus Cirucl led the opening prayer at Memorial Baptist church as Winsome class held its two monthly meeting. Devotional readings by Mrs. T J Brett featured two original poems. Reports from officers were given and a luncheon planned for April 5 at Mrs Edward Jackson 109 West Humble. Hosts served ice cream sundaes to members including Mrs A F Bryant and several others. In Uxbridge a 171 foot Fred Patrick boat was damaged in a collision with two automobiles while a tow truck moved the craft from Mendon toward Florida.

J. T. Strave Memorial Baptist Church Mercus Cirucl T. J. Brett Edward Jackson West Humble J. =. Moore ANB Autos Collde

Youth Programs Highlight Rural Agriculture Efforts

Dan Clinton urged that a farm revolution hinges on rural youth in Harris County. 4-H programs train young people in scientific methods to raise beef yields and corn per acre. Baytown 4-H members Jerry Knox and Barbara Gaither explained gains. Knox won a Baytown Fair gilt and a fat stock show calf scramble prize. Local Kiwanis guests and a Baytown Community House meeting were announced.

Dan ‘Clinton Harris Kiwanis Clintos Mason Bristte East Harris County Jerry Knox Barbara Gaither Baytown Barbara Channelview Jerry Houston Clinton Bert Brown Nelson McHlroy W. D. Head Henry Street Leslie Davis G. J. Bailey, Jr Bill Kimball Key Gqlub Jesse H Kirkpstrich James Sherwood Kiwanians Lions and Rotary Clubs

Lydia Class Meeting Attends At Littlefield Home

J. R. Creel presided over the Lydia Class gathering at Mrs B C Littlefield’s home with 12 members present. Devotional by the hostess, opening prayer by Mrs Leys Box, business and lesson followed by coffee and cookies. Others included A L Fisher, J M Early, E W Owens, RB A Ellis, L G Domert, W C Hataway, CG Cocktat, J Holloway, ML A Broadway. A cake sale by Cedar Bayou High Senior Class sponsored by Mrs Nora Hatchell to aid a Texas and New Mexico trip after graduation. Proceeds will fund the trip.

J. €. Creel Mrrs B. C. Littlefield W. C. Hataway CG. Cocktat J. ©. Holloway ML A. Broadway Culpeppers Furniture Store Cedar Bayou High School Nora Hatchell G. B. Maley J. P. Smith Texas New Mexico

Carolyn Busch Named President of Pledges at UT

Carolyn Busch, a UT Austin freshman majoring in journalism, has been elected president of her Gamma Phi Beta pledge class. She pledged Alpha Zeta Chanter of the sorority on February 4 and participates in activities including the League of Women Voters, Freshman Fellowship publicity, Cactus staff, Tri Cities Club, and Daily Texan and Ranger work.

Bmra Busch Phi Carolyn Busch Miss Busch University of Texas In Austin Miss ‘Busch Cammis League of Women Voters Cactus Staff Tri Cities Club Daily Texas the Ranger

Passage shows American tourist port of Copenhagen

E McPatridge and Mrs 3 and Mrs 5 J Clark are noted with a favorite port of destination. Copenhagen, Denmark, is claimed to be the destination for 54 percent of all passengers to Europe.

Copenhagen Denmark Europe

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