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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1950
Page
14
Fragmentary notes show a meeting at Cedar Bayou at 10 am hosted by Mrs. Bridges of the O Man's Club. References include Gal Neighbors No. 2460 and an observation about Silk-culture in the United States with an abortive start dated 1623.
Nancy Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill N Taylor of Columbia Missouri formerly of Baytown was voted the sweetheart of Sigma Chi and presented at the annual outdoor spring dance at the University of Missouri chapter house 500 College Avenue Columbia Lieutenant Governor James T Blair crowned her in outdoor ceremonies as members of the Sigma Chi glee club sang the fraternity song She wore a white gown designed by Wilt Steinmen with a strapless puffed bodice a white file stole rhinestone necklace and tea roses Her attendants wore formal dress. A pre dance dinner honored the lieutenant governor and Mrs Blair the sweetheart and attendants.
Baptist Temple circle meets at Eadie Foster home with prayers and family alters. Grace Methodist circle studies Japan and Christian faith in modern Japan. Memorial Baptist circle hosts next meeting with cov ered dish luncheon. Morrell Park circle notes devotional and gifts. next church meeting June 7. Garden feature explains tiger flower or Mexican shellflower, its growth, planting, and care.
Jimmie Rae Treat was honored at a graduation cake party Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Wilford Korthane Clarence Mae-Giddings home. Attendees enjoyed cakes, sandwiches, cheeses, and date-bread as maroon gladiolas complemented the school colored table decor.
The Wednesday Morning Music Club in Baytown re elected Airs David L Shall as president and a full slate of incumbent officers at its season finale in the Baytown Community House lounge. Officers include Mrs D W Alpha vice president critic Mrs R E B Oliphant secretary treasurer Mrs S M J L Coady director publicity Mrs Shall assistant director Mrs C A Broderson accompanist Mrs M E Hall assistant accompanist and Mrs D R Casselman. Yearbooks for upcoming activities were distributed and the club will resume in fall with weekly choral study.
Mrs Etta Withers will lead Goose Creek Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star as Worthy Matron with Bruce Dillenback as Worthy Patron The newly elected officers will be installed at a public service Lorena Ingram Glen White Eunice Patillo Edna Boyer Maevance Millican Cleo Read Rutha Green Ocessa Platt Necia Adams Dorothy Beckner Ada Willadean Gates Ruth Martha Jones Esther Virgie Mae Colley Martha Ursula Canant Electa Willie Mae Morgan Gates sentinel
Mrs J M Bridges, Ruth class teacher at Memorial Baptist Church, received a surprise birthday party by class members at her Cedar Bayou home. Judy Frazier performed readings while cake and coffee were served to honoree and a list of attendees including Mildred Lusk and Lila Millis.
Miss Irene McGraw bride elect of Tommy Rochelle was honored at a Tuesday bridal shower hosted by Mrs. A. S. Rochelle with co hosts Mrs. J. E. Murphy and Mrs. W. A. Lucas. Thirty five guests registered and a bridal white tea table featured a centerpiece of white stock with miniature bride and groom as punch service and iced cakes were served. Also announced is the birth of Brenda Jenette Casey on May 12 at St. Josephs Hospital in Houston weighing seven pounds four ounces to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Casey.
The Mary Martha Class of St Mark's Methodist Church held a May themed meeting in the church annex last night with a pastel Maypole centerpiece. Members solved a class puzzle and new names were drawn as 32 members and four visitors attended. The group reported raising 1600 for scholarships and overseas relief, plus 49.91 to the talent fund, with 22 cards, 42 notes, and 2 gifts sent in the past month. Refreshments included cookies and Cokes, served near nasturtium decorations.
Final plans for the Thimble Club spring social were set at a Tuesday night meeting at Mrs. H. S. Phillips home. The June event will feature pink rosebud decorations. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Bage, McCarley, Nelson, Kyons, and Joe Nelson. The next meeting is set for 7:30 pm May 23 at Mrs. Fielder’s home.
Highlands couple Mr and Mrs G R Skinner announce the engagement of their daughter Nita Faye to James Black Jr son of Mr and Mrs James H Black Sr of Galveston. The wedding is set for 8 pm June 1 at Highlands Methodist Church with a reception at the bride’s home.
The Wesleyan Service Guild presents a Tom Thumb wedding as the highlight of the annual flower show on May 29 at Baytown Community House. Sue Martin and Ronald Page play bride and groom with a full court of attendants and a separate wedding music program. Tickets are 30 cents from Guild members.
Miss Frances Grace Cummings daughter of Mr and Mrs C G L Cummings 3118 Michigan Baytown has been elected president of the Athletic Council for the coming year at Huckaday Junior College Dallas She is a sophomore and plans to join the Student Council as a senior She has rode with the Silver Spur riding club and attended Robert E Lee High School where she was secretary treasurer of the Natural Science Club She has also worked as a junior counselor at Girl Scout Camp for three summers Elevators were introduced into hotels in 1859 in New York.
Members of the Priscilla Club traveled to Houston for their weekly meeting at Mrs. Mary Gaillard's Calumet home. The group approved two Dienic meetings to start at 10:30 am on the 24th at Mrs. Jeff Herbour's East Texas residence. Guests included Mrs. Hattie Freeman of Houston and Mrs. Earl Freeman of Rosenberg. Refreshments were served to those noted and several listed members.
Mrs. ED Williams chosen president and Mrs J W Pyle re elected secretary as Sew And Chatter Club meets hosted by Mrs J W Pyle. Mrs M I Matthews named reporter with other members present including Mrs M A Enderli Mrs Joe Gibbs and several others. Social period follows with refreshments and flowers on display. Old note about 1851 artificial eyes by Pierre Gougelman ends item.
Cambs district secretary of the Wesleyan Service Guild presided as installing officer for Grace Methodist Guild officers during candlelight services at the church. Officers installed were chairwoman Mrs T Bussey vice chair Miss Mary Bartlett secretary Miss Billie Marie Laughlin treasurer Mrs W C Morris and promotional secretary Mrs Lucille Beard. A brief service followed with readings by Morris and Bussey and the meeting adjourned with about 20 members present. Royal Neighbors hold business meeting at 2460 East Wright with hostess Soyer.
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