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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1954

Page

5

First Presbyterian Circles Meet Monday Circle Day

The Woman's auxiliary of First Presbyterian held circle meetings at members homes and the church fellowship hall Circle Six hosted by Mrs J H DeGarmo with devotion led by Mrs J S Keating and program by Mrs 3 W Frymire Three new members welcomed Mrs W G Sheley Mrs B H McCalb and Mrs Clarence Bergsma Circle One hosted by Mrs N D Stiles at 1224 Kilgore Road with lesson by Mrs Ed Hildebrand devotional by Mrs J L Walker and a birthday plant for Civic Gloyd nine members attended Refreshments served Circle Four met at Mrs Pat Boyle 510 South Circle Drives with a lesson from Acts by Mrs K K McMillan and forty nine present

First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall Plage Circle Six J. H. DeGarmo J. S. Keating 3. W. Frymire W. G. Sheley B. H. McCalb Clarence Bergsma N. D. Stiles Circle One Kilgore Road Ed Hildebrand J. L. Walker Civic Gloyd Circle Four Pat Boyle South Circle Drives Kk. K. McMillian

Miss Parker and John Seggrist to Wed in Abilene

The engagement of Miss Pat Parker to John L. Seggrist is announced by her parents of 3118 Indiana. He is the son of Mr and Mrs. R A Weaver of 222 Hast James. The wedding is set for March 23 in Abilene. Miss Parker attends Abilene Christian College and is a Robert E Lee High School and Lee College graduate. Seggrist is a Robert E Lee graduate, attended Lee College, and serves in the Air Force, stationed at Roswell New Mexico.

Pat Parker John L. Segrist J. B. Parker Indiana R. A. Weaver James Abilene Parker Abilene Christian College Robert B. Lee High School Lee College Robert E. Lee Air Force Raswell, N. M

Engaged: Miss Betty Levingston to Joseph Maranto

Mr and Mrs R M Levingston announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Jane Levingston to Joseph C Maranto son of Mrs G W Crosby of Galveston and John Maranto of Marshall A wedding date is not set Miss Levingston is a Incarnate Word Academy Houston graduate and Humble Co employee Maranto is a Sam Houston State graduate pursuing a doctor’s degree at the University of Chicago and teaches at Robert E Lee High School in Houston

R. M. Levingston Kansas Betty Jane Levingston Joseph C. Maranto G. W. Crosby Galveston John Maranto Marshall Miss Levingston Incarnate Word Academy Houston Humble Co Maranto Sam Houston State College

University Weekend Events Include Ball and Sorority Initiation

MISS ANITA McKAY attended the University of Texas over the weekend for a military ball and sorority initiation into Gamma Phi Beta. She is a Leo college student planning to return this September to the University she attended last fall. ZONA PAUL NORTHCUTT, a Robert B. Lice high school prospective graduate, enjoyed a slumber party at great grandmother Mrs Ruby Sload's home with about 30 girls. Refreshments and dancing followed. WARREN KELLEY celebrated a birthday at his mother Mrs Morris Kelley's home on Tri-City Beach road, with MRS L P GURLEY assisting. Punch, cake, and favors were given to 25 guests. MRS J WALTER DEAN was named hostess for the Lew and Charter club's Wednesday meeting at Mrs Z G Field's home with a short business session, coffee, and cake served to members.

Anita McKay University of Texas Gamma Phi Beta Leo College Zona Paul Northcutt Robert B. Lice High School Ruby Sload Warren Kelley Morris Kelley Tri- City Beach Road L. P. Gurley

Community social calendar and club notices

Thursday events include Beta Sigma Phi Communit wise at 7 30 p m Lydia circle of Grace Methods church 9 30 a m Reviewer club Community house R 30 a m West Bay Home Demonstration Camp Ross Sterling and Women’s Society of Christ Service Cedar Bayou Methodist church executive meeting May include publicity notices. clubs urged to provide meeting places and schedule details by calling club editors at 4802 before 4 p m. tape and sewing tips follow for patterns and curtains.

Beta Sigma Phi Communit Wise Lydia Circle of Grace Methods Aurch Reviewer Club West Bay

Neighbor News Baytown Sun Highlights March 3 1954

Unreadable OCR fragment from Baytown Sun dated March 3 1954 notes brief local items. Contains few legible names or events, offering a snapshot of community happenings without clear actions or outcomes.

Battle Of The Bulges Measuring Party At Wooster

St Mark's WSCS held a measuring party at Mrs C W Hilliard's home to raise funds. Waistlines were measured, prizes awarded for smallest and largest, then piñatas were auctioned to donors who gave to WSCS. E B Blanton led prayer. planning and next meeting details included.

St. Mark's Women's Society of Christian Service Wooster C. W. Hilliard WSCS

Dallas Designers Promote Southwests Squaw Dress

Dallas fashion week spotlights the squaw dress, a colorful, multi tiered garment inspired by Southwest Indian attire. Designers from Ike Clark to Lorch showcase versatile, washable outfits including denim lace and empire silhouette adds.

Dallas Southwest Dallas Fashion Center Arizona New Mexico Ike Clark New Hampshire Clark Lorch Manufacturing Shane Thelma Gay

Obscure Birth Notice for Sun Years Old A Son

A fragmented birth notice lists a child named Mark with parents Mr and Mrs W W Barkland. Other readable names include Mr and Mrs Fred C Hanser of Wanster and Mr and Mrs Blis Kirktend. No clear dates or locations could be confirmed.

Mark Phen Pibrtbind Aiis W. W. Barkland East Rowt Mr. and & Fred C. Hanser Wanster and Or Mrs. Blis Kirktend Han Ineien

A Gal Who's Really Tired Of Style

Memphis March 2 17 a young woman criticizes American fashion and urges adopting a traditional Indian draped attire. Shashi Wahi a 20 year old Bennington student advocates simple dress while debating the impact of style on women.

Memphis Tenh Shashi Wahi Sidiur Bennington Ming Wahi

Tarrant Circle Begins New Course Of Study

Mary Tarrant circle of St. Mark's Methodist church started a new study Monday night at Mrs. H. P. Holder's home. The course titled Within These Borders surveys English speaking Spanish Americans in the United States. D A Wight led the first lesson. T S Fennema will instruct the next covering chapters four and five. A business meeting was led by Mrs. M F Jennings and Mrs. Vernon Goodwin gave the devotional.

Mary Tarrant St. Mark’s Methodist Church H. P. Holder Mississippi United States D. A. Wight T. 5 Fennema M. F. Jennings Vernon Goodwin

Shrove Dinner Planned at St Anne s Guild Meeting

Mrs. V. V. McKean co chaired the Shrove Tuesday dinner program at St. Annes Guild. Members prepared for the event and crafted miniature Texas flags for the Independence Day decor. Refreshments were served by Mrs. R. C. Helter and Mrs. W. D. Allison. Twenty five members attended.

V. McKean St. Anne’s Guild Guild R. C. Helter W. D. Allison

Picture Frame Exhibit At Lee College Gallery

East Harris County announces a Picture Frame exhibit at Lee College Gallery beginning March 1. Instructor Minnie Alice Robertson invites participants to enter up to three pictures sized 18 by 24 inches or smaller. Entries due March 10 at 3 p.m. Exhibit runs March 11 12 15 and 26 with hours 9 30 to 11 30 a m on Fridays and Mondays and 5 to 7 p m on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Harris County Lee College Art Allery Minnie Alice Robertson Wll

Mrs Ross Leads Gleaners Devotional at Second Baptist

Mrs George Ross presented a devotional to the Gleaners class at Second Baptist church on Monday afternoon. Eight members gathered at Mrs L M Williams home, 522 East dames, where Williams gave the opening prayer and read scripture. Pie cake and coffee were served before Ross offered a closing prayer.

George Ross Gleaners Second Baptist Church L. M. Williams East Dames

Voters Group To Study Trade Act

The League of Women voters study group met Tuesday to begin a study on the reciprocal trade act up for renewal in June. Topics stressed include foreign trade impact and laws affecting women property management. Mrs. J L Franklin hosted at 414 Burnet drive and announced the next meeting for March 16 at 9 30 am.

League of Women Voters J. L. Franklin Burnet Drive Franklin Franklin Home

Ladies Auxiliary Of Fire Station Elects Officers

New officers of the Ladies Auxiliary of Fire Station One were elected at a meeting Monday night at the station. They are Mrs. M. N. Harris president Mrs. G. C. Lanna secretary Mrs. W. J. Toups treasurer Mrs. J.B. Turner chief Mrs. S. W. Toups assistant chief Mrs. L. H. Grochoske reporter and Deborah Toups mascot Ten members were present. The auxiliary will entertain with a dance party at 7 30 pm Thursday in the S W Toups home at 501 Bowin. If you like an oiled dust mop dampen the mop with a mixture of three parts kerosene and one part paraffin oil. Let the map stand at least 24 hours before using so the oil will penetrate and won t affect floor finishes.

Ladies Auxiliary M. N. Harris G. C. Lanna W. J. Toups J.B. Turner S. W. Toups L. H. Grochoske Deborah Toups Bowin

Class Draws Names For Secret Pals

Secret pals were drawn Monday at a meeting of the Faithful Workers Class of Memory Baptist church hosted by Mrs. RF Adams at her home on West Hunnicutt. Thirteen members attended with Mrs CR McNabb in charge. prayers led by Mrs W A Blasingame and Mrs G Armer. Refreshments of coffee and doughnuts were served. Dust cleaning tip suggested brushing walls upward to prevent streaks.

Faithful Worker's Class of Memory Ial Baptist Church RF. Adams West Hunnicutt CR. McNabb W.A. Blasingame G.&s Armer Jed

School Employees To Receive Service Pins Thursday

Public programs have been added to observe Texas Public School Week. Supt. George H. Gentry announced service pins will be awarded Thursday for 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service. Negro employees will receive pins in a 4:30 p.m. program at George Washington Carver auditorium. A second program is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Robert E. Lee auditorium.

Mora of Texas George H. Gentry George’ Washington Carver Auditorium Robert EB. Lee

Parents Invited To San Jacinto School Open House

San Jacinto’s Parent-Teacher Association will host an open house Friday from 7 to 3 pm to observe Public School Week. All parents and interested persons are invited to attend, announced PTA president Mrs. B R Sutphin.

San ‘Jacinto Ane Sociation B. R Sutphin PTA

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Janie Tarbutton Baylor Barbara Janie Baylor Choir Sever States Louisiana Alabama Tennessee Georgia Florida Texas Atlanta First Presbyterian Circles Miss Parker John Seggrist Jmiss Levingston Joseph Maranto Neighbor News Baytown Sun Jack W. Gardner South Circle Drive Gard Larry Ear Cynthia Larry Sidney Lee Channelview W. W. Gardner Baytown Louell Anthony John Bowen Woonah Gardner H. C. Swann EB. J. Blanton H. M. McKay D. 4. Ganson R. L. Huddleston First Presbyterian Church F. E. Killy Mark Stephen Kirkland Tarrant Circle Shrove Mrs. Ross Black’s Pharmacy San Jacinto School Libby Weltuna Hunt Decker's Tallkorn Bacon Fresh Gulf TROUT wwCan Weme Dt Kentucky N. Commerce Crisco Croquettes
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