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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1955
Page
5
Wanda Orton urges readers to plan their spring summer wardrobes by auditing current clothes, prioritizing cottons for Baytown heat, and preparing outfits for dress up events and casual days. She recommends a practical mix: two formals, three cocktail dresses, five blouses, five casual shirts, five casual dresses, and a versatile black or navy sheath.
Mrs George McKinstry will lead the All Texas program at 7 45 p m Tuesday for the Baytown Music Study Club at the Community House featuring Texas composers. Soloists include Mrs W Rogers Mrs Z V Warren and Mrs D L Shall with Mrs Chester Rogers presenting a piano selection. In Memoriam sung by Mrs Warren was composed by Mrs Katie Bell Froehner now of Baytown. Two birthday celebrants observe their day Tuesday Melinda Lou Mallory daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Mallory and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Gaber and Mr and Mrs W G Mallory. David Eugene Towher observes his first birthday son of Mr and Mrs ER B Fowler Nolan Road Grandparents are Mr and Mrs C J Gahin and Mrs Louise Himes Baytown with Sam Baker of Cedar Bayou noted as great grandfather.
Percy Lucas Joe Floyd and Rennie Whitehead were honored at a community house birthday party. Approximately 545 guests attended as hostesses Mrs J D Whitehead Mrs J H Floyd and Mrs W C Lucas organized the event while MR and MRS THEODORE SWENSON are set to host guests from St Paul Minnesota arriving Tuesday night at the Gorman residence 2201 Alabama.
The Baytown Garden club will showcase a St Patrick s Day theme Tri bute to the Irish in a flower exhibit after a luncheon and style show at the Community house. Exhibits must be in place by 9 30 am with judging by the standard system. Ribbon colors denote first blue second red third yellow with white for honorable mention and a tri color award in both arrangements and horticulture. The exhibit runs 3 to 5 pm following the 1 to 3 pm luncheon and style show.
The Lee College western festival ends with a dance in the gym Wednesday night. A lively old west atmosphere features swinging doors, foaming root beer, and piano tunes. Students are urged to wear western garb to avoid being “locked up in the stockade” in the main hall.
At a Saturday event in the Community House ballroom an Irish green and white theme highlighted a formal dance honoring Lynn Paine Sindra Ferguson and Carol Engelhart. About 250 guests tasted green sherbet punch and green decor featured the honorees. The eight grade Horace Mann junior high students’ parents hosted the event.
Presbyterian circles met Monday morning for Bible study and a mission program. Circle 3 met at Mrs. J B Mills home with 15 members and a visitor. Other circles gathered in homes for Bible study and program led by named members. Olive Gloyd was honored on her 80th birthday. Members planned a Visitation program and sent a sympathy card after a death in the family.
Huffman residents report weekend visits from LONNIE CLOPP and family in Huffman and from RAY ROSS and son in Refugio. MISS MARY LEE MAY visits Baylor seniors at the ranch. Huffman Baptist revival ends with Rev J F MAGUIRE and singer JIMMY BIRD from Raytown.
Wednesday listings include Gladiolus Garden Club at Mrs Bays 120% Strickland 1 30 pm Book Recen cub First National Bank nine seventy am Mothers club St Josephs School nine thirty am Priscilla club Kilgore roar two twenty pm Credit Women Community house seven twenty pm Britton Cravens Civic Association Community house seven thirty pm American Lesson Family Night Community house six thirty pm Thursday events feature Anson Jones Parents 6 45 pm Delta Kappa Gamma Community house seven thirty pm Crib to College Mothers club Osharn 2204 Florida ten am Order Esyou Eastern Star CB Masonic Hall AS Chapter Read 2207 Nebraska ten am Kiwanias Mrs L T Fuller 700 South Seventh seven twenty am Gingerbread fresh from gas oven topped with whipped cream molasses cinnamon and a touch of love
AAUW members gathered at Trinity Episcopal Church for a covered dish luncheon to announce upcoming bridge group dates. The day group meets March 15 at Mrs. J. B. Peters home. the night group on March 16 at Mrs. C. R. Cumming’s house. the international relations group meets March 23 at Mrs. W. H. Schweitzer’s home with guest speaker Mrs. F. J. Struben of Houston. About 40 members attended.
Beta Sigma sorority members plan a Mexican progressive dinner as part of rush season. Billie Laughlin will host the first course at 1916 California at 7 PM serving spiced tomato juice cocktail. Subsequent courses move to 202 Alabama and 1502 Nevada with Mrs. R L Van Deventer and Kent Rogan hosting.
Houston credit manager of Lacks will address Baytown Credit Women to the Community house Wednesday night. Members meet at 7730 p.m. at the Community house. The article also notes a tip on removing mildew from clothing using white vinegar in wash water.
The RAFC guild holds a baked goods sale and auction in the WOW hall at p.m Tuesday after games. Members will auction homemade desserts and refreshments follow. A sewing activity uses sandpaper to sharpen a dull sewing machine needle.
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