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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1950

Page

5

Adding Vows Exchanged in Highlands Ceremony

Miss Nellie Hanson became bride of J. C. Johnston at a late afternoon ceremony in Highlands officiated by Rev. P. Brown. The couple will reside at 705 Oak and honeymoon briefly. Attendants included Helen Hanson, with out of town guests from Galveston, Houston, Pasadena and Eagle Lake.

Nellie Hanson P. Brown Ars.isy Hanson Highlands E. Johnston James Elsie Clark Lucille Teal Liebestraum Rosa Mae Norris Wilburn & Hanson Helen Hanson Ide Johnston Walter L. Johnston Iss Alice Johnston North’ Gnolia Orge Lowrey Houston Imes Pasadena Wickenburg Arizona Lee College United States Post Office A. G. Johnson R. C. Hanson R. K. Hanson Bobby

Federation Plans For Team May Tea Event May Sixteen

East Harris County Federation of Garden Clubs schedules a May 16 tea at Bay Town Community House from 1 30 to 3 00 PM. Mrs M A Jones announces plans and chairs the general meeting with five clubs represented to discuss the coming event and elect new officers for the next year.

East Harris County Hast Garris Federation

Color Harmony Highlighted in Wooster Garden Club

Wooster Garden Club meeting focused on color harmony with a program by E. E. Lackner and a talk by Mrs. F. W. Lackner. Improvements to the spring flower show were voted including dates and preparations. Hostesses served open faced sandwiches and punch to 24 members and three guests.

Lackner Tyler A. P. Lowe F. W. Lackner I. A. Hovey

Shower Tea Honors Miss Jayne Guynes Bride Elect

A bridal shower and tea celebrated Miss Jayne Guynes, the bright elect of Raz Hicks, with 51 guests in the Senior Department of First Baptist Church. The June 30 wedding to Hicks will be at First Baptist Bay Town. honored by her mother Mrs. L B Guynes and other relatives. Music by Miss Anne Marie Fortney, Mrs. Roger Wylie, and Mrs. G Wood, with floral centerpieces of calla lilies and Easter lilies.

First Baptist Church Jayne “Guynes Raz Hicks Miss Guynes 2Nd Hicks iii First Baptist Church of Baytown L. B. Guynes Emme AfeLendon Calvert E. G. Griffin Anne Marie Fortney Roger Wylie Mirs G. Wood Sam Jones Ailie Jones Groveton O. W. Meeker Houston J. A. Cope H. Spiers M. L O'Banion

Golden Reapers Class Has Social, Business

Members of the Golden Reapers class of Memosial Baptist church met Thursday night at 619 North Second for their monthly business and social meeting. Mrs. Ella Goodman gave opening prayer. Mrs. Annie Gee presided in the president's absence. Mrs. Mary D. Gaines read the monthly class report. Hester Stovall gave meditation with Louise Ciruti reading the prayer. Two skits were presented by Mrs. A Nye and Mrs. Chuti during the social hour. Refreshments of ice cream, cake and lemonade were served to 15 members.

Golden Reapers Memosial Baptist Church Wits R. N. Jacobs North Second Ella Goodman Annie Gee Lemma Longbotham Wes Mary D. Gaines Hester Stovall Louise Ciruti A. Nye Chuti Socila

Morrell Park Garden Club to Hear R T Kerr

Morrell Park Garden Club meets at 7 30 pm Tuesday in the George and Mrs Taylor home 205 West Francis. Agriculture teacher R T Kerr of Robert E Lee High School will speak on Soil Testing and Soil Conservation with movies. The club aims to clear lots at Harvey and Williams to create a playground for area children. Call George Adams president to help.

R. T. Kerr Robert &. Lee High School Morrell Park Garden Club George Taylor West Francis Harvey and Williams George Adams Morrell Park Club

Sun Patterns For Easy Sewing

Pattern notice details a child sized sundress bolero and panties set in sizes 4 8 3 with yardage. Includes order info for Pattern Bureau Baytown Sun New York address and special handling. Also promotes Summer Book of Fashion with fashion themes and ordering details.

Baytown

Garden Tour Highlights Local Gladiolus Club Event

The Gladiolus Garden Club hosted a garden tour with 15 members and two guests visiting 19 yards on Thursday. Notable displays included a cacti exhibit, geranium and carnation beds, hibiscus varieties, and vivid plantings at several member homes. A luncheon barbecue was held at Mrs. J. N. Griffin’s Cedar Bayou home as part of the event.

Gladiolus Garden Club George Hayes Woodville T. H. Guy L. G King Doss Cheshire W. T. Griffin W W. Snyder Jim Breeding Frank Moore Dave Martin Wilie Isley Brrs J. N. Griffin Cedar Bayou

Betts Hartt Bailey Wedding Date Revealed at Baytown Party

The betrothed couple Miss Betty Hartt and Jimmy Bailey announced their wedding date at a buffet hosted by Miss Hartt’s parents at their Missouri Street residence. Guests noted the date June 26 1950 in gold inscription mirrors and bridal-decorated arrangements. The ceremony is planned at the First Christian Church of Baytown with 48 attendees including the Bailey parents.

Betty Hartt Jimmy Bailey Miss Hartt Jack Hartt Missouri

Nettie Rather Circle Names Nominating Committee

Grace Methodist WSCS Nettie Rather circle adjourned with Mrs. L J Lawrence presiding. Nominated on the committee were Mrs. Mark Eakin Mrs. D Guthrie and Mrs. Fielden J White. Dr O W Hillard gave the devotional and Mrs B Read led the lesson from Japan Begins Again noting the undivided lineage and religions of Japan. Fourteen members attended.

Nettie Rather Grace Methodist Wscs L J. Lawrence Mark Eakin D. &. Guthrie Fielden J White O. W. Hillard B. Read Japan

Baytown Women Set May Fellowship Luncheon Program

The Baytown Council of Church Women announces its May Fellowship Luncheon at Grace Methodist Church. Speakers include Mrs. Killough, Mrs. Frazier, Mrs. McPhail, Mrs. Mark Carter, and Mrs. J Bryan Stratton. McPhail to give devotions, Stratton to play violin, and Mrs. Ben Lave to recap State Conference highlights. Reservations via Mrs. Stesle McDonald.

Council of Church Women Grace Methodist Church Fellowship W. B.killough H. S. Frazier E. McPhail Mark Carter J. Bryan Stratton McPhail L. J. Lawrence Stesle McDonald

Follow Arrows To Flower Show In Baytonicus

Bay town Garden Club invites the public to a progressive spring flower show. Arrows from Mrs. T. L Culpepper’s home lead spectators through exhibits at 201 Stimpson 704 East Defoe 305 North Seventh and 715 Best Humicuit with a Spring Bride poster marking each stop. Show runs 2 to 9 p.m. tomorrow with no admission charge.

Baytonicus Baytown Garden Club T. L Culpepper West Pearce Arrows Stimpson East Defoe North Best Humicuit

Buccaneer Days Attendee Touts Corpus Christi Boat Races

Mr and Mrs L R Strauch and daughter Caralyn Spenti joined Buccaneer Days events in Corpus Christi where they watched and took part in the weekend boat races as part of the celebration.

L. R. Strauch Caralyn Sue Spenti Corpus Christ

Bridge Lessons on Bidding and No Trump Dangers

The article discusses bidding logic in bridge, focusing on why players choose to show stoppers in a suit, the impact of partner's bids, and how different sequences lead to 4 Spades or 3 No Trump. It analyzes several example hands and sequences, noting spade length and possible game contracts. It mentions frequent top players' tendencies to reveal spades early when aiming for No Trump, and contrasts outcomes across 4 Diamonds, 3 No Trumps, and 4 Spades.

Threa

Baytown Woman's Club tours Houston Ship Channel aboard Sam Houston

Mrs J G Sanders hosted the Baytown Woman's Club aboard the port commission yacht Sam Houston for a 1:35 p.m. departure and 5:45 p.m. return. Joe Reid led a program on Oceanography, noting its growth and link to weather forecasting. G A Lillie announced the next year's schedule and welcomed new member Woel Williams. charter members and attendees from Baytown listed.

J. G. Sanders Baytown Wozeaui’s Port Commission Sam Houston Joe Reid Esvo Call-forumn Massachusetts G. A. Lillie Earbook Wo EL Williams C. W. Farr John T. Porter B.F. Ammons W. E. Barber J. M.bridges T.le-Culpepper L. A. Hawkins Wi. Gfrey A. L. Kizler ME. 3icPhail B. Read Walter Rundeil le Sanders J. BE. Seale

Spring Party For Le Livre Club Hosts 100 Guests

About one hundred guests attended Le Livre's spring coffee at Humble Dining Room Saturday from 10 to 12. The room featured spring flowers daisies and sweet peas with pastel yellow and green table decor. Officiants included Mrs. Paul Neville as former president introducing new officers Mrs. William Martin president Mrs. Virgil Brown vice president and Mrs. Hard Halsey secretary treasurer. Mrs. JT. B. Hoffman Sr. presided at coffee hour and Mrs. L. J. Reilly led the Book Review Club.

le Livre Paul Neville William Martin Virgil Brown

Crystal Bay plans announced by Mrs G A Lilie president

Mrs G A Lilie, president, announced plans for Crystal Bay noting all members should be present. Sun Classified Ads-Dial 3302 urged. Hinton, formerly of Baton, is mentioned in association with the notice.

Tom Reinke Crystal Bay Ato G. A Lilie Sun Dial 3302

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