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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1954

Page

3

Mrs Wilks Inspires Amateur Songwriters On TV

KGUL TV airs original songs by local composer Mrs. Wilks and accepts manuscripts from hopeful writers. The program expanded from 15 to 30 minutes daily as viewers respond with calls and letters. Mrs. Wilks, a Fort Gibson native turned Baytown resident, has a long journalism background and a family of three children.

Wanda Jones T. W. Wilks Kgul-Tv KPRC Dick Gottleib Baytown Area New York Wilks Elsie Pierce Fort Gibson Ohio

Final Plans Announced For Doris Ann Tribe Charles Payne Wedding

Wedding details released for the ceremony at Highlands Methodist Church at 4 p.m. on April 4. Rev. T B Hendrick to officiate. Maid of honor Billie Dell Tribe. junior bridesmaids Carolyn Joyce Tribe and Dale Darnell. Bridesmaids Mrs C R Jennings and Betty Joyce Lindsey. Best man Lewis Payne. Baytown and Highlands attendees named as ushers candle lighters and family members in attendance.

Doris Ann Tribe Charles J. Payne At & P.m Highlands Methodist Church T. B. Hendrick Billie Dell Tribe Highlands Carolyn Joyce Tribe Ace Tex Dale Darnell Baytown C. R. Jennings Betty Joyce Lindsey Lewis Payne Bobby Leg May Raymond Tieman Charleye Tieman D. €. Hicks Texas City Ann Dartnell A. H. Tribe Jr Jullianne Tribe Spring Flower Girl Jimmy Smith

Queen Esther Class Hosts Potluck Supper at Church

Members of Queen Esther class at First Baptist entertained husbands with a potluck supper at the church on Thursday night. Mrs J G Edwards offered a prayer. Menu included main course cake and tea. About 20 attendees. Class held regular coffee meeting Thursday morning at the church. Prospective members were visited. The eagle, among the world’s oldest national emblems, dates to more than 6 600 years ago in Mesopotamia.

Queen Este First Baptist Church J. G. Edwards Mesopotamia

Beta Sigma Phi Elects Officers and Plans Initiation

Beta Sigma Phi sorority elected new officers at a Thursday night meeting at the community house. Officers include president Mrs V F Rogan and vice president Miss Betty Clowls, recording secretary Mrs Sam Bower, corresponding secretary Mrs Lee Bishop, and treasurer Ray C Weaver. Mrs George B Bletsch led a program on Music's Influence on Our Lives and pledges were planned for initiation with a founder's day dinner tentatively set for April 29. Refreshments were served by Miss Bessie Akagi and Mrs B F Coker.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Rogan Betty Clowls Sam Bowe Lee Bishop Ray C. Weaver George B. Bletsch Bessie Akagi B. F. Coker

Beaman Hosts Naomi Class Social at First Baptist

Mrs Beaman hosted Naomi class of First Baptist church Thursday night at her Mia bourd home. Co hosts were Mrs Curtis Gay Mrs Doyle Stringer and Mrs Ralph Hayes. After a Bible quiz game, refreshments of strawberry cream pie and enfi per were served.

Roy. Beaman Naomi First Baptist Church Miabourd Curtis Gay Doyle Stringer Ralph Hayes A.C. Kraft

Second PTA study lesson discussed at Ashbel Smith unit

Thirteen members attended the second Home and Family Life session of the Ashbel Smith PTA group at Mrs. A G Lewis home. Topics included Matters for Young Minds discipline and teen understanding. Dr Geset and Mr Matysi led a lively discussion with humorous kits. lunch followed.

Ashbel Smith Hast Republic Conrad Matysi A. E. Allen W. W. Hiprndon E.R. Rutledge Arnold Geset

New VEW Auxiliary Officers to Be Installed

The Ladies auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 912 will install new officers on April 17 at the VFW hall on Decker drive. Public invited. A post-dedication dance follows with music by Mickey and his Melody boys. admission is 60 cents. Officers include President Mrs A H Lambert and several others with positions such as senior vice president and secretary. Color bearers, banner bearer, and historian are named among attendees.

VFW Decker Drive Mickey Melody Boys A. H. Lambert W. Hastings Lester Holmes

Stewardship Films Shown At Cedar Bayou Church

Cedar Bayou Methodist church will screen stewardship films for three weeks replacing the regular prayer meetings. An announcement was made at a church meeting chaired by Mrs. A M Major with prayers led by Mrs. C Rabin. A sewing and quilting session followed a dish luncheon and a visit by many to attend. Betty Jo Hull, bride elect of Tommy Kimball, received a lingerie shower hosted by Mrs Martha Lilly and others. guests created a bride’s book from clippings and photos. A Saturday schedule lists Stamps Quartet and Lon Morris production Holiday at Lee High auditorium and Lee College auditorium respectively.

Cedar Bayou Methodist Church Julia Lottin A. M. Major C . Rabin Shutelna Betty Jo Hull Tommy Kimball Miay Martha Lilly West Miriam Milas Martha Lilly Mise Sue Jones Misa Janet Kimball Evelyn Trebatek Stamps Ober Lee High School At & Pam Lee College

YWA Groups Continue Working With Children

Young Women’s Auxiliary of Memorial Baptist Church persists in community missions with children from Mexican and Mt Rose Baptist churches. A Mt Rose Starlight band visit featured rhythm, handwork, storytelling, and Bible animal booklets for fifteen children, with refreshments.

Roberta’ Cox Edwards Memorial Baptist Church Mt Rose J. W. ‘Wilson Daniel Barbara Upchurch Elizabeth Brett Janet Bevers Beedie’ Carter Doyle Huron Beatrice Greenwood Presi

Grace Methodist Women discuss church departments panel

The Grace Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service held a panel on church departments at the church led by Rev. James Brannen and included Mrs. R. H. Hafercamp Mrs. John Fenton and others. A luncheon honored Miss Jimmin Rae Treat bride elect of Jimmy Tyree with guests from Dallas and local residents attending.

Grace Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service James Brannen R. H. Hafercamp John Fenton Qdis Muennink I. W. Strickler CO W. Whitley Glyn Taylor J. L. King Jimmin Rae Treat Jimmy Tyree B. T. Fickinney J. &. Tyree T. Treat Bob Parse

Navy Mothers Club Welcomes Three New Members

Three new members were welcomed into the Baytown Navy Mothers Club Thursday at the Community House. Names given include Mrs. JJ I Bennett Mrs. Joan H Marke and Mrs. J C Hargis. Reports on past months activities were shared by Mrs. Ethel Littlefield Mrs. W O Leslie and Mrs. Rosa Porter. A pair of sheets and pillow cake were presented to Mrs Clytie Trle for her new apartment.

Baytown Navy Mothers Club I. Bennett Joan H. Marke J. C. Hargis Ethel Littlefield W. O. Leslie Rosa Porter Clytie Trle

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