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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1954

Page

5

Second Baptist GA Focus Week Plans Recognition Service

Emphasis on the Girls Auxiliaries of the San Jacinto Baptist association during GA Focus Week May 9 16 at Second Baptist Wooster. Activities include Sunday services, a recognition in the morning, sack lunches at Roseland park, Wiener roast at Mrs LC Albright home, May baskets for the sick and shut-in, and parties hosted by Nellie Dean Whitten circle Frances Raye circle. A 730 pm recognition service in the Wooster church auditorium led by Mrs C O Dortis Memorial Baptist president.

San Jacinto Baptist Association Second Baptist Church Wooster Second Baptist Roseland Park Onita Cole Young Woman's Auxilary Friends of the Girls’ Auxiliary C. O. Dortis Memorial Baptist San Jacintown Alanna Watson

Sally Butler Honored at Home Party

Sally Butler, a prospective graduate of Robert E. Lee high school, was entertained Saturday at a gathering hosted by Mrs Vernon Ploeger at 212 Bayshore Drive. Assisting were Mrs W S Bringhurst of Houston and Mrs W M Gilliland of Liberty. Guests sat at small tables on the screened terrace, with red carnations centering each. The honoree received gifts and a corsage from the hostesses, and her mother Mrs Leo Butler and grandmother Mrs John Butler of Houston were among the guests.

Sally Butler Robert E. Lee High School Ahedeon Vérnon Ploeger Bayshore Drive Leo Butler John Butler Houston

Joy Ruth Strawn to Be Married This Spring

Mr and Mrs W E Strawn of 620 Bowie announce the engagement of their daughter Joy Ruth Strawn to Kenneth Truelock of 705 North Circle Drive The couple plan to marry May 29 at the bride's home Strawn a student at Robert E Lee High School Truelock a Henderson High School graduate served four years in the Navy and works at Shell Oil and Refining Company in Henderson.

W. E. Strawn Bowie Joy Ruth Strawn Kenneth Truelock North Circle Drive J. M. Truelock Henderson Miss Strawn Robert E. Lee High School Truelock Henderson High School Shell Oil and Refining Company

Just Folks-Names N Notes: Baytown club officers and wedding guests

Mrs D. R. Casselman installed as new president of the Wednesday Morning Music Club with officers including Mrs H L Alford and Mrs Virgil Stone among others. Weekend weddings drew out of town guests to Baytown. lists include Farned Wright, Allgood, Johnson, LIndsey, Baker, and many others. Out-of-town visitors, graduation notes, and club activities fill a page of community society notes.

D. RR. Casselman EH. L. Alford Virgil Stone D. W. Alpha M. J. Coady D. L. Shall

Spanish Theme At Party For Margaret Young

A Spanish themed party hosted by Mrs. Paul John celebrated Margaret Young, Horace Mann ninth grader. Guests enjoyed tamales cheese stuffed pickles olives corn chips pineapple cookies and nuts, served at the honoree’s home with festive décor.

Margaret Young Horace Mann Paul John Wustess

Elaine Coker Entertained At Houston Pool Party

Elaine Coker, a prospective graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, was entertained at a luncheon and swimming party Saturday at her aunt Mrs. T L Cobb's home in Houston. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schubcern of Houston and Mrs. Schultz, a Coker cousin. Lunch was served by the pool to 16 guests and dancing provided.

Elaine Coker Robert E. Ewe High School T. L. Cobb Houston Cobbs Charles Schubcern Schultz Miss Coker

Cedar Bayou Spring Graduate Petra Neil Walker Honored

Petra Neil Walker, Cedar Bayou High School spring graduate candidate, was celebrated with two parties over the weekend in Houston and Cedar Bayou. Hostess Mrs. W Gossit Jr led a Friday buffet at Garden Villas with blue and gold decor, while family members joined in after with a coffee service and a cake topped with a miniature graduate. A Saturday Bohemian come and go wiener roast at the Walker home drew about 60 guests with music and campfire photos.

Petra Neil Walker Cedar Bayou High School W. Gossit Jr Garden Villas Houston M. C. Mathis W. T. Walker W. EB. Harria Patricia Ann Walker BE. Holtkamp Lawis Chaney Waa

Mrs Stricklin Honored On Mother's Day Dinner

Mrs Bilza Steicklin eight percent was honored with a buffet dinner Sunday by her daughter Mra H O Bue ster, Nebraska. Present were her two sons and their wives, Mr and Mrs Saouis Stricklin of Houston and Mr and Mrs J E Stricklin of Baytown, three grandchildren, Mrs Ora ten Evans of Houston, Mr and Mrs S B Stricklin and Braden Buckler. Five great grandchildren attended Jamen, Paula, Don and Walter Stricklin and Mary Katherine Evans. Other guests were Mr and Mrs Elliot Newhouwser and Miss Princillt Beckwith of Manston. The fence covered table was centered with a single rose in a bulb vitae.

Bilza Steicklin Mra H. O Buester Nebraska Sone Saouis Stricklin Houston Baytown Oraten Evans 5. B. Stricklin Braden Buckler Jamen Paula Don Walter Stricklin Mary Katherine Evans Elliot Newhouwser Miss Princillt Beckwith Manston

Crosby High School Top 10 Students Announced

Catherine Martin and Joyce Williams headline Crosby High School’s top 10 with grades around 87 to 92. Catherine is valedictorian with 58 average. Joyce is salutatorian at 92 and serves as student council secretary and school reporter. Others include James Crabb Doris Strokow Bil Felscher Inez Straw, Doris Gregory Mike Murray Claude Kristinek Dora Ricklefson. Sar Houston State College awarded Williams a Diane scholarship for next year.

Catherine Martin Joyce Williams Crosby High School Catherine Joyce James Crabb Doris Strokow Bil Felscher Inez Straw‘avidge Doris Gregory Mike Murray Claude Kristinek The Sun KREL Bard Sar Houston State College

Grieg Program At Study Club Tonight

Edvard Grieg program planned by the Baytoys Annals Study Club will be held Tuesday night in the Community house lounge. Miss Alma McNulty will give highlights on the Norwegian composer. Plano pupils will perform pieces including Delores Pickering’s Dance of the Dwarfs and Mary Sue Wilson’s Concerto in A minor. Carolyn Dareger, Helen Geaslin, Merle Anderson, Patricia Keller, Anita’s Dance, Solveig's Song, and I Love Thee will be featured. Mrs Kilgore and Mrs. W. J. Killgore will accompany and soloist Mrs Warren Jr will sing.

Baytoy's Annals Edvard Grieg Alma McNuilty Mader Plano Teachang Fiud Delores Pickering Mary Sue Wilson Carolyn Dareger Helen Geaslin Merile Anderson Patricia Keller J. H. Gone W. J. Killgore Anita Mra. IV. Warren Jr Solveig Mra. Kilgore Hee

Mother's Day Reunion Honors Mrs McFarland

A Mother's Day family reunion was hosted at the McFarland home 728 Rowland. Attendees included Mrs BRB McFarland mother of JF McFarland and Mrs Jones, plus many relatives from Richmond Madisonville Genoa Leilet City Baytown and Madisonville.

Mrs. McFarland BE. J. Jones McFarland Rowl BR. B. McFarland J. F. McFarland Jones Gurats J. G. McFarland Richmond, Tex Baytown Mra W. A. Read Barbara Sands Ronnie Heeky Raymond Chandler Sue Ann Ray Gene Harold Mac Farland Miss Lou" Byrd Misa Peagy Jones Mera. B.A. Crabb Madisonville

Luther League Members Attend Spring Rally

Bt Pauly Lutheran church members joined a spring rally at First Lutheran in Galven ton. Participants included J C Foyt Arthur Holle David Holle Joe Annette Helen Kritak Fimma Jang Ready Bob Gay and Mise Ruth Moers sponsor The Rev Karl Bracker led a panel on prayer Five short talks on the Power of Prayer were delivered by First Lutheran Luther League members Musical numbers and a business session followed a banquet and vesper service

Luther League Bt. Pauly Lutheran Church First Lutheran Church Galventon J. C. Foyt Arthur David Holle Joe Annette Helen Kritak Fimma Jang Ready Bob Gay Mise Ruth Moers Karl Bracker St. Paul's First Lutheran Church Luther League League

King Muckleroy Wedding Plans Announced

Mr and Mrs James King announce the engagement of daughter Margaret Ann King to Glenn Von Maele Inroy. The ceremony will be at 1 pm Friday at Mt Houston Baptist Church Houston with Rev Bundick officiating. Maid of honor Georgia Marle McQuire and Calvin Lee Muckleroy as best man. Reception at 2020 Brcher Houston. Miss King attended Robert Lee High School and is a recent REL graduate employed at J B Hollaway Motor Co.

Mra. James Amelia Margaret Ann Glenn von Maele- Inroy Mra Allen Muckleroy North Mt. Houston Bia Mia Bill McGuire Brcher Houston Misa King Robert @. Lee high achoal Hey Finance REL J. B. Hollaway Motor Company

New Officers To Be Installed At Burnet PTA

Burnet PTA conducts its year end meeting at 2 pm in the school auditorium. Mrs KR Larimer of Houston, past first vice president of the Texan Congress of Parents and Teachers, will install Mrs A B O'Brien as president, Mrs M K Fearey as vice president, Mrs H O Sappington as secretary, Mrs PLEB Meister as treasurer, and Mrs A Messler as parliamentarian. Mrs Larimer will also speak on The Common Denominator of All Neighborhood PTA. Membership will be presented to Mrs D R Collins and perfect attendance awards given.

Burnet Parent- Teacher Association Laat Mra KR. Larimer Houston Frst Texan Congress of Parents and Teachers A. B. O'Brien M. KE. Fearey H. O. Sappington Pleb. Meister Mra. A. Messler

Games Party By Brooks Class At Grace Meth Church

The Brooks class of Grace Methodist Church will hold a games party Friday night at the Community House. Admission is 50 cents, doors open, and refreshments will be served. Mrs Glynn Taylor is general chairman, Mrs X. B. Read in clan president, and Mrs Co. W. Farr, class teacher, will oversee arrangements. Proceeds will be used to complete the communion service at the church.

Brooks Grace Methodiat Church Mra Glynn Aylor X. B. Read Co. W. Farr Claga Procetde

Barcentrate weight loss claims from Fort Worth user

Dennis Cook of 292 Bird St Fort Worth Texas says Barcentrate helped him shed 38 pounds from 165 to 127 and improved dress size from 20 to 16, claiming thousands have benefited. The ad promotes Barcentrate with a Texas druggist endorsement.

Dennis Cook Bird St Fort Worth Texas Aize Barccutrala al Say Texas Druggict

Voice Students to Give Recital at Law College Hall

Voice students from the law college present a recital at R215 in the LO little auditorium Tuesday. Performers include Sue Fans, Margaret Tis, Betty Pryor, Mary Hartman, Normalee Pimatz, Mary Ann Yount, Jaycee Reynolds, Mitch Vanta, James Witton, Marjorie Onitt, and Aubrey Richardson.

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