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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1967
Page
6
A guide for hosting a mother’s gathering to dye Easter eggs. Invite several moms with small children to coffee and an egg dye session, providing enamel pots spoons tongs aprons and assorted dyes. Prizes, coffee, hot cross buns, and an egg distribution plan complete the celebration as eggs dry and are shared.
San Jacinto and Lamar area groups host a busy week with PTA meetings at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at various venues including First National Bank and San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Classroom Morrell Park. Other events include club sessions at Grace Methodist Church and Goose Creek venues, plus a Bayshore square dance workshop and dance at Koseland Park Pavilion.
Craigmont Garden Club treated nearly 220 youngsters to an Easter egg hunt with more than 1,100 eyes hiding eggs. Richard Ray Mangus won the prize egg in the one to three year group and received a large stuffed rabbit, son of Frank and, Mangus. Bobby Copeland won in the four to eight group for a prize basket, son of Norma Jean Navarre. Walter Spurlock won in the nine to 12 group for a filled Easter basket, son of Jack and, Spurlock.
Baytown Fashion Chatter notes early spring moods and easing winter buys with sale racks. The columnist enthuses over new outfits, urges shoppers to grab bargains, and praises Junior World’s growing appeal and store styling.
Rev Charles Teykl reviewed Situation Ethics by Joseph Fletcher for the Reviewers Club in Mrs George Reynolds home. Fletcher discussed changing moral standards and the problem of knowing right from wrong. He urged decisions within the context of love and the freedom to decide, noting responsibility. Next meeting set for April 6 at Mrs Robert Wesserhoff’s home with Mrs W S Varhaben reviewing.
Mrs. John Rowe presided at the March meeting of the Anson Jones Parent-Teacher Association. Girl Scouts and Brownies presented the flag and sang The Star Spangled Banner. George Gentry spoke on Financing Public Education. A nominating committee was elected and will report next month. The meeting adjourned with refreshments served.
Heirport Mr and Mrs Al Rakestraw announce birth of daughter Natalya Ames March 16 at Hermann Hospital Houston. Weight not stated. Grandparents Carl Northcutt and Bill Youngblood of La Porte with great grandparents R W Rakestraw Pasadena Fannie Powers La Porte and D C McBride Dallas. Father recently returned from Vietnam aboard USS Coral Sea.
Stephen F. Austin PTA announced the spring festival theme for April 15 as beachcomber. Mrs. J. R. Woods was reelected president with officers including Mrs. J. H. Campbell and Mrs. C. W. Chitty. Second grade classes performed a play "Dolls on Dress Parade" with many cast members listed. attendance award went to Mrs. Thomas' class.
Bennie Riggs and guests celebrated a 15th wedding anniversary with a party at Newby s. Kitty Kana, Baytown native and SHSU student, was named Outstanding Bandswoman of the Year at Sam Houston State College. Kana holds a Charles Forque Scholarship and leads Sigma Alpha Iota, Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi. She plays clarinet. Mikel Enderli of Baytown was named most active pledge of Kappa Delta at Southern Methodist University and serves on the Mademoiselle fashion board.
Miss Lynda Margaret Horn will marry Billie Gene Kilgore in a double ring ceremony at 5 pm Friday at Mont Belvieu Methodist Church. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs J O Horn of Mont Belvieu and the groom's parents are Mr and Mrs W H Kilgore of Ont Belvieu. The Rev Glenn Ferguson will officiate with music by Miss Debbie Elliott and Mrs Eleanor Morehead. Neal Askew is to be tronor and Joe Kilgore best man. Neal Askew and Ronnie Cotten will usher. Reception follows at the bride’s home with house party members listed. Friends are invited.
Walter H Copeland and Miss Sy Paula Bambas wed at Riverview Baptist Church in Houston. The couple plans to live in Houston after a Smoky Mountains honeymoon. The ceremony featured Delustered satin gown with Alencon lace and a cathedral train. The barmaid, organist, and various attendants are named. reception at the Bermuda Inn. The groom attends the University of Houston.
The Woman's World AAUW pattern style show kicked off at Knights of Columbus Hall with young models in brother sister ensembles and tutored by Martha Ann Hemphill. Children Joanne Griffith and Lee Ann Woods drew cheers in yellow ribbon outfits as preteen Caryl Benes and Sandy Bearden wore pinks and knit dresses. Adult looks included Ed Vaught and Ed Roberson in pique, plus a closing wedding scene featuring Mrs. John W. Royse in a pearl beaded gown. Doors prizes followed, with proceeds funding AAUW scholarships.
The Baytown Music Study Club names delegates for the Texas Federated Music Clubs state convention in Tyler from March 29 to April 1 and for the National Convention in New York City in April. Delegates include Mrs Esther Kline, Mrs Ruth Cates, Mrs Thad Johnson, and Frank Smith. The meeting featured a program on Copland on Music and performances from Porgy and Bess and the Minotti opera The Telephone.
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority schedules a seminar April 22 from 7:15 to 10 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church. The event invites all members including pledges and ritual members with sessions led by officers and a guest speaker Ms Sidney Brasfield at 8:30 p.m. Refreshments, door prizes, and committee roles are listed with various chapter chairs handling publicity and registration.
Linda Hopper, prospective graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, was honored at a Saturday luncheon hosted by Mr and Mrs Bill Hopper. The event featured a pink rose centerpiece, feathered Gander diploma prop, mini graduate dolls as favors, and corsages for the honoree and her mother. Guests included Linda Shelim Carol Howell Michael Parker Joy Huntington Gina Turpin Barbara Hiller Joanna Petrash Ann Lillard Susan Derden Cindy Huddle Linda Anderson Lynn Hart Kathy Horton and Susan Tarski.
Toddlers wear girl’s dresses featuring double button rows on the front panel or coatdress styling and single row buttons along the sleeveless sides, signaling a spring fashion trend.
Phi will host prospective members Thursday at their meeting and elect officers for the coming year. A spring event for members and rushees was announced for the Gray Enterprise Building. Nominating chairwoman read the proposed slate. A program on herb gardening covered herb definitions buying tips origins and uses. Hostesses were Mrs Guidry and Mrs Laughlin.
Mr and Mrs Tom Slack Jr of Austin announce the birth of a son Preston Dean on March 24 in Austin. He weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Foster Harmon of Dupping Sipings and Mr and Mrs Tom Slack Sr of Baytown. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs A R Hall of Fort Lauderdale Florida.
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