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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1954

Page

7

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Masters on Lawn

Mrs. BE A Masters was guest of honor at a Monday night stork shower on the lawn of Mrs. F A Hutchins home. Spring flowers and greenery decorated the event with co hosts from the Onita Cole circle of Second Baptist church assisting.

BE. A. Masters F. A. Hutch- Ins Onita Cole Second Baptist Church E. D. Anderson FR. F. Tucker Eddie Foster J. R. Bishop B. F. Thrower Histop

New President Names Chairmen of Committees

Mrs. Houston Schweitzer, new president of Le Livre club, appointed committees Monday night at a Community house meeting. Mrs. EB P Jones and Mrs. W D Allison will run a telephone committee and Mrs Knox Beavers will be publicity chair. Minutes of the Last Meeting by Jean Fowler were reviewed. Present were 17 members and one guest Mrs R M Love. Refreshments were served by Mrs Allison, Mrs Jack Andrews and Mrs W J Service.

Houston Schweitzer le Livre Club EB. P. Jones W. D. Allison Knox Beavers Jean Fowler Wayne Lewis R. M. Love Allison Jack Andrews W. J. Service

Lost 50 Pounds With Barcentrate

An ad claims Grace Barton of 7756 Franklin Road El Paso Texas and Mrs Henry Alexander of Route 1 Haskell Texas lost pounds using Barcentrate. It asserts the product is available from Texas druggists and offers a money back guarantee for empty bottles.

Grace Barton Franklin Road el Paso Texas Henry Alexander Haskell

Miss Spence Engaged To R L McKinney For June Wedding

Mr and Mrs J Spence of 1805 Vermont announce the engagement of their daughter Frances Charlene to Robert Lewis McKinney son of Issac R Merkinney of Stevenson Alabama and the late Mrs McKinney. The wedding is set for June 12 at St Mark's Methodist church. Frances Charlene Spence a Lee College graduate. McKinney a University of Alabama alum who will earn a law degree from the University of Houston in August. Both work at Texas Title and Abstract in Houston.

Donald &. Bartais North Market Donna Jean Brooks Clifford Eugene Brown Connally Air Force Base Waco C. H. Brown Shawnee Kan Miss Brooks Robert E. Lee High School Prudential Insurance Co Houston Brown Shawnee High School Ellington Field J. Spence Vermont Frances Charlene Robert Lewis McKinney Issac R. MerKinney Stevenson, Ala McKinney St. Mark's Methodist Church Miss Spence Lee College University of Alabama University of Houston Texas Title and Abstract Company

Curved Bar Ceremony At Leaders Meeting

Eight members of Girl Scout Troop 91 received the Curved Bar award at a Monday Leaders' club meeting at the Community House. Linds, Cherry, Mary Ann, Geyer, Frances Hallman, Tanya Mann, Carrie Miller, Warida Stephens, Glyn Alice Taylor and Mary Frances Young were among the honorees as Miss Aranna Watson presented pins.

Linds, Cherry Mary Ann, Geyer Frances Hallman Tanya Mann Carrie Miller Warida Stephens Glyn Alice Taylor Mary Frances Young Aranna Watson Baytown Blair Mann Emory Hallman Museum of Allied Arts Houston Natural Gas Company Sumiier

Wooster Garden Club Installs New Officers at Luncheon

Wooster Garden Club will install new officers at a 1 p.m. luncheon on May 20 at Moreno's. Installed are Mrs. Vernon Ploeger president Mrs. John T. Porter vice president Mrs. Joe L. Traylor recording secretary Mrs. Fred McMichael corresponding secretary Mrs. A. P. Lowe treasurer Mrs. D. G. Longecre historian and librarian and Mrs. T. H. Bone parliamentarian. Meeting plans were finalized at a prior gathering at Mrs. Bone's Bay Shore Drive home. Results of the recent flower show were announced. Hostess served cheese cookies salted nuts and cold drinks to 12 members.

Wooster Garden Club Moreno's Vernon Ploeger John T. Porter Joel Traylor Fred McMichael A. P. Lowe D. G. Longecre T. H. Bone

Bagby Circle Meeting At Memorial Baptist Church

Mrs W B Potter hosted the Helen Bagby circle of Memorial Baptist church at her home 404 North Jones Tuesday with Mrs Bruce Borough presiding. Missionary program led by Mr G R Bloodgood assisted by Mrs R L Lawless Mrs W Hi Cox and Mrs Beaugh. Next meeting set for Tuesday at Mrs Bloodgood s home 1309 Burbank.

W. B. Potter Helen Bagby Memorial Baptist Church North Jones Bruce Borough Mca. G. R. Bloodgood R. L. Lawless W. Hi. Cox Beaugh

Wesley Circle Hears Probation Officers

Baytown probation officers Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Garrett spoke to the Susannah Wesley circle of St. Mark's Methodist church Monday night. Hostess Mrs. C Crawford welcomed attendees at 1902 Tennessee. A devotional was given by Mrs. L E B Jaies. Next meeting set for May 24 at Mrs. Dale Schwartzkopf's home.

Eddie Garrett Baytown Susannah Wesley St. Mark’s Methodist Church C. Crawford Tennessee L. E B. Jaies Dale Schwartzkopf

Newlyweds Lanier Settle in Houston After Dallas Wedding

Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clayton Lanier plan to make their home in Houston after a Friday ceremony at the Dickerson chapel First Methodist church in Dallas. The bride Miss Mary Elizabeth Grant is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Grant of Dallas. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Lanier of Baytown. The service was led by D Luther Holcomb with maid of honor Miss Mary Jo Christopher and flower girl Pamela Sue Grant. Best man Jon Shumway of Austin. ushers included Robert Darnell Fort Worth and Grant Grant, the bride’s brother. The bride attended Christian College and UT. Lanier studied at the University of New Mexico and earned a UT law degree. The couple took a wedding trip to Mexico City and Acapulco.

Robert Clayton Lanier Houston Dickerson First Methodist Church Dallas Mary Elizabeth Grant Fred C. Grant J. G. Lanier Baytown D Luther Holcomb Mary Jo Christopher Pamela Sue Grant Jon Shumway Austin Robert Darnell Fort Worth John Grant Christian College Columbia University of Texas Lanier University of New Mexico City Acapulco

REL Seniors Honored at Luncheon and Local Party

Robert Lee seniors received graduation social tributes over the weekend. Bobbye Jean Pipkin and Joan Franklin were entertained at a Houston Yacht Club luncheon hosted by Mrs. W. F. White and Marcia White. Guests included Joyce Ann Pauler, Mary Ann Stark, Barbara ail, and other honorees. Zone Paul Northcutt hosted an Italian spaghetti supper at the Sloan home with many guests and maroon and white butterfly favors. Ruby Joyce Cravey was feted at a Coke party at the Cravey home with red rose centerpiece and assortment of treats.

Robert @, Lee Bobbye Jean Pipkin Joan Franklin Houston Yacht Club W. F. White Marcia White Joyce Ann ‘Pauler Mary ‘Ann Stark Barbara Ail Mona Leslie Martha Ruth ‘Farquhar Annette Giddings Paul Northcatt W. R. Sloan East James Sloans Victor Northcutt Barbara Boudloche Shirley Pinett Corrie Cannon Shirley Jackson Frances Parkinson Melvaline Anderson Lucy Stallworth Judy Davis Harolyn Pickett Barbara Stein Marlene Roe Martha Leach Eleanor Simmons Margaret Blayingame Mary Ann Elma Melba Sue Matthews Carolyn Staith Mong Lostie Genelle Fenton Alvera Griffin Ruby Joyce Ruby Joyce Cravey Fred Canant Arbor J. N. Cravey

Viola Wells Bride Elect of Joe T Hayes

Miss Viola Wells of 1609 Willow is engaged to Joe Ted Hayes of 1610 Willow. They plan a June 11 wedding at Central Baptist Church. Viola will graduate from Horace Mann. Joe will graduate from Robert E. Lee High School and works at Howard Hardware.

M. H. Wells 1609 Willow Viola Joe Ted Hayes H. E. Hayes 1610 Central Baptist Church Miss Wells Horace Mann Robert FE. Lee Howard Hardware Company

Baytown Insurance Women Elect Officers

Insurance Women of Baytown elected officers at Gonzalez restaurant with Miss Odena Childers as guest. New president Lorine Fox and key posts chosen. year begins June 1. Riverview Inn installation set for June 4 as Ming Childers reports federation project Girls Town USA. club approves constitutional changes and grants a donation.

Insurance Women of Baytown Gonzalez Restaurant Odena Childers Lorine. Fox Josnn Lehde Janice Davis Marle Pavis Stella Cates Annie Evelyn Antle Riverview Inn Ming Childers Polly Lew Federation of Insurance Women of Texas Federaties Girls Town WU Joann Lahde Miss Childers

Carter Circle Mission Program At Etheridge Home

Joan Carter circle of Central Baptist Church met Tuesday at the home of Mrs J C Etheridge 10 South Circle drive for a missionary program. The circle approved a small gift for a blind colored girl and collected 4 for shrubbery for the new sanctuary. Mrs W R Dickson directed the program Lunchtime Around the World with scriptures read and pictures shown. Visitors included Mrs Herbert Alexander Alma Mae Buck Beaumont and Mrs Tyro Izox Millerton Okla. Coffee iced tea and cake were served. The circle will meet next Tuesday with Mrs Ralph Ragan 717 East Pearce.

Joan Carter Central Baptist Church J. C. Etheridge South Circle Drive Loys Box Coy Johnson W.R. Dickson Mra G. B. Whittaker Jr Ralph Ragan East Pearce

Pilot Club Plans Budget For New Year

Humble meeting room session details budget aims for the coming year. Tiang Hay planned for the program meeting set for 7 30 p m on May 25. By laws and Pilot information committees to lead. Present were three members.

Pot Club

Helping Hands Society Re-elects Mrs Denman President

Mrs W P Denman was reelected president of the Society of Helping Hands of Redeemer Lutheran church at a meeting held in Mrs J B Bakers home at 1902 Kilgore road. Other officers named include Mrs J D Higginbotham vice president Secretary Mrs Ben Devereaux Jr treasurer Mrs W B Ehrhardt missionary secretary and Mrs H C Cholcher reporter with 22 members present. A report on the play Bar Beauty's Sake and the Port Arthur zone rally were shared and Rev B F Lange spoke on the tract Successful Marriage. A buffet luncheon followed with hosts Mrs Baker Mrs Denman and Mrs G P Knudson.

W. P. Denman Society of Helping Hands of Redeemer Lutheran Church Tuesaday J. B. Baker Kilgore ‘Road J. D. Higginbotham Ben Devereaux Jr W. BE. Ehrhardt 5. F. Lange Lutherey Women’s League

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