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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1969
Page
15
Gwendolynne Clyatt reports on peanut popularity among families and its use in foods from cereals to desserts. Peanut butter remains the top use with Americans consuming over half a billion pounds annually, with varieties, packaging, price factors, and storage guidance noted.
Xi Gamma Chi Sorority installed new officers for 1969 70 at the home of Mrs. Fred Hansen. Buford Fulcher became president. vice president Ervin Hester. secretaries Glynn Swett and Robert Kelley. treasurer Jack Poage. extension officer Ken Brinkley. historian Ed Thomas. Beta Sigma Phi council reps are Fred Hansen and W L Hinkle. Ritualist Crain received Exemplar Ritual. Dinner theatre plans announced. Mother and Daughter Tea honored. next function will be a dinner meeting to pick Best Program of the Year.
The Humble Day style show sponsored by Cage of Baytown showcased 33 ensembles from pants and shorts to dresses and pajamas. Models included Jessie Ramirez Joy Low Gray Mary DelHomme Kay Park Marcella Provost Andrea Walker and Patti Motley with coordination by Sidney Brasfield Libby Newby and Cynthia Moore and shoes from Moore's Shoe Store.
The Grace Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service will install officers May 2. Mary Circle will lead the pledge service and Rebekah Circle will host. Circles close their year with luncheons or dinners, and reorganizational plans are under way. Martha, Mary, Naomi, Debor ah, and Rachel circles report meetings, gifts, and summer socials with pledges and guest speakers noted.
The Woman's Club will hold a Friday picnic at 12 Edgewood, the home of Mrs. J M Bridges. Seventeen members and guest Mrs. Jodie Isenhower attended the meeting at Mrs. E Q Camp's home. A program on Gourmet Cooking reflected changing tastes driven by evolving living conditions.
The U.S. leads global cotton production and consumption while man-made fibers spend far more on promotion. A new cotton cushioning type promises higher resilience and crush resistance. Historical note recalls cotton use in Zuni and Hopi pedi ceremonies around 500 B.
Mrs. S. B. Hickerson reviews Iberia by James A. Michener for Hook Review Club members calling it a remarkable achievement and noting its breadth from Spain’s history to its people. The work blends photography by Robert Vavra with narrative on architecture art dance music literature and bullfighting and argues it stands with Hawaii and The Source as a lasting major travel narrative.
Winners in the Humble Club Duplicate Bridge game at the Community Building were Mrs. Edgar Neville and Mrs. C. M. Floyd first in north-south, followed by Mrs. J. P. Keller and Mrs. John Latimer second and Mrs. Margery Hillis with John Taylor third. East-west winners were Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Enderli first, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lee second, and Mrs. Pat Anthony with Mrs. A. D. Anthony third. Seven tables played and the next game is at 7:15 p.m. on May 2. All Humble club members associates and friends are invited.
The second Woman's Worry Clinic in Baytown is set for Friday at First Baptist Church with keynote Dr James Woodward and a panel including Don Marler Dr Ann Moon Herman Curiel and Janie Farig. Sessions run 1045 a m to noon with lunch and a final summary questions session. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch and nursery tags for children. Registration is available at the church office.
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