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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1952
Page
4
The Robert E. B. Lee Brigadiers are selling tickets for a Beta Sigma Phi sponsored high school talent contest. The 20 minute program will be broadcast on Houston Radio Station KTRH from REL auditorium. The winner gets 25 dollars and a chance to compete with area high school winners for larger prizes.
The Baytown Reviewer Club set an April 17 tea during a meeting at the Community House. Mrs H K Arnold Jr reviewed "Bloody President" by Fleur Cowles, comparing Rosas rule in 1836 52 to Peron era tyranny. Thirteen members and three guests attended as plans included talent from Houston and a 7 20 pm program.
Mrs WC Dunahoe hosted the Phebean Class of Baptist Temple with opening prayer by Felton Tucker and devotion from Titus. Ill nominating committee members caused officer elections to be postponed to 2 pm next Thursday at Mrs J W Carrs home. Mrs Edgley led prayer for the sick as eight members were served sandwiches and drinks.
Mrs L K Grimes addressed Danubina Garden Club on planting and care of roses at Calabina Acres. The meeting was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Holman, 1420 Night Boulevard. Two new members Mr and Jimmy McMurrough joined, with plans for a March 20 gathering.
Mrs. John W. Mills and Mrs. W. T. Busch were elected yesterday to represent Cedar Bayou Methodist Church WSCS at the district meeting. The WSCS session in Angleton on March 19 will include three new members, a devotional by Mrs. Mills, and a program led by Mrs. Buck Echols with assistance from several members.
Mrs T L Culpepper led the spiritual fife study for the Katie Davis Circle with Mrs Katie Davis offering a devotional. A lesson based on World Christian Community by Mrs C W Cox. Twelve members attended, including two new member Mrs A West. Next meeting is March 20 at the church. Hathaway's ships new Dan River fabrics.
Lightweight sewing note describes sleeveless house dress with seersucker fabric and back buttons. Mentions big pockets and easy laundering. Gives size range 12 through 44 with fabric yardage 44% yards at 35 inches.
Mrs. B. P. Hopper was elected president of the Baytown Parent-Teacher Association Council for next year, after serving as vice president. New officers include Mrs. A. R. Padgett as vice president and Mrs. A. T Adams as recording secretary. The group will be installed at the May meeting.
Women graduates of Robert E. Lee and Lee College will be honored by the Baytown Branch of the AAUW with a Coke party and style show on March 19 at the Quack Snack. Plans were drawn up at a Community House meeting. The branch voted $10 to the Tidelands Committee of Texas. Mrs. A W Costley reviewed John T Flynn’s While You Slept. A nominating committee was appointed to prepare a slate for the new year. The Shakespearean play and three one act plays were planned for April 1 with Lee College cooperation. Enlighened Americanism will headline a spring district conference. Hosts listed. Green and white refreshments served.
The notice lists patients and visiting hours at Jacinto Memorial. Names include Mrs Warren Congieton High lands, Sheila Jane Bolster of 706 Reddell, Dr Percy R Fayle at 26h Wright, Mrs Herschel Blackford High, and Miss Renée Alieman from Houston. Visiting hours are 10 to 11 am, 2 to 8 pm, and 7 to 8 pm.
The Missionary Society of St Pauls Lutheran Church plans a special day meeting next Tuesday. Guest speaker Mrs Ben S Love will discuss Heal the Leper. Music will be provided by Mrs A A Holle Mrs R F Pfennig Mrs J R Meekins Mrs P Hoglund Mrs Thad Murphy and Mrs BH Streick. Hostesses are Mrs W H Heintschel Mrs Louis Grochaske and Mrs Holle.
Mr and Mrs Gene Miller of 204 South Muazgnetia Highlands announced the birth of a son, Michael, yesterday at St Josephs Hospital. The baby weighed pounds and ounces at birth. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs M T L Miller and Mrs P Miller of Craspy Congleton. Mr and Mrs Warren Congleton of 414 Harris Road Highlands announced a daughter born yesterday at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital.
Mr and Mrs L A White of Berkley California stayed with Robert White at 110 Weaver after attending a Wharton family reunion. The Pioneers Club holds its regular monthly party at 7 50 pm today in the Community House.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Welch of 1505 Alabama Avenue hosted a party for son Larry Ray’s fourth birthday. Guests enjoyed games, a four-candle cake with circus animals, and party favors. After gifts, cake, soda water, and coffee were served with hostess help from Mrs. John Featherston.
The railroads of Great Britain carry one billion passengers a year. Fires annually cost nearly 19 600 lives in the United States.
First Baptist Kindergarten mothers organize a grown up party for children on March 17 at the church with costumes from parents. Mrs. Miller, Schilonan and Fuller lead the event and plan an Easter party with Otis Magee and J L Taylor assisting. On March 13 children visit Baytown Elementary School for rhythm band play and uniforms, then tour McDonald Bird Haven with a birds talk and ice cream.
Mrs Wesley Woods directed the Little Jordan Circle meeting at Grace Methodist Church. The program titled Building World Christian Community featured a devotional led by Mrs A W Costley, with assistance from Mrs W C Rogers, Mrs H C Spencer, and Mrs B C Bonner. Eight members attended.
Mrs George H Bland was elected the new president of the 39 Study Club for the coming year during a business meeting after a Mexican luncheon at the home of Mrs A R Padgett 664 North Market Street Road Mrs Bland will succeed Mrs Padgett as president Other officers included Frank James first vice president Mrs Padgett second vice president Mrs F G Cloud recording secretary Mrs John Baldwin treasurer Mrs Art Hicks corresponding secretary Mrs Wade Callam Jr parliamentarian The club voted to send Mrs Padgett and Mrs Bland to the district convention for Federated W t Port Arthur on March 18 Co hostesses were Mrs Padgett and Mrs W Stewart.
Rev Clyde Foltz pastor of First Christian Church spoke to Alamo School faculty and students on American Education. Principal L M Loy opened with a prayer. The meeting occurred during Texas Education Week. The National League of Women Voters announced a Baytown Community House meeting at 10 am Tuesday to organize a Baytown branch. J H Bradbury, brother of Richard Bradbury and Mrs Daisy Gillette of Baytown, died yesterday in Warren. Funeral arrangements are set for Saturday at Edwards Funeral Home in Woodville.
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