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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1952
Page
3
Mason and A W Bletsch were married in a double ring ceremony at the Mason and Anthony home in La Porte. The reception followed with family and out of town guests from Houston Pasadena Kilgore and Denver. The couple plan to reside at 309 North Janes after Monday.
An outpouring of community activity marks sixth graders’ graduation times. Mrs Homer Allen hosted a party for 18 children from David G. Burnett School with hot dogs, games, and a military themed farewell for Ring, headed to Marine basic training in San Diego. Nearby families hosted gatherings as relatives visit, with showers and musical entertainment among the many social visits noted.
Miss Jo Ann Fisher and Robert Kelley finalize wedding plans for Memorial Baptist Church next Saturday. Bridesmaids include Ida Dale Adams and Elisa Kelly. Sherman Chandler of Waco will be best man. Reception at the bride's parents’ home follows. Rehearsal dinner Friday at the Fisher home.
The Seth Ward class of Cedar Bayou Methodist Church hosts a Hollywood Breakfast next Saturday in the Cedar Bayou school cafeteria. Prizes for hats will be awarded in multiple categories. admission 31 for adults, children free, coffee and doughnuts served at 10 am, with Master of ceremonies Oliver, KRCT announcer. Proceeds fund new classroom chairs.
Mr and Mrs Roger Weatherspoon reside at 1307 Indiana after a wedding trip. Miss Robbie Evelyn Losak and Weatherspoon wed May 9 at the bride’s parents’ home in Bowie. The bride wore a blue gray suit with a white Bible bouquet. maid of honor Helen Meson, best man Larry Gaylord. About 40 guests attended the ceremony and reception. The report also notes a Wooster Garden Club meeting at Mrs T E Cook’s home where roses were studied and committees were named for the coming year.
Highland parents hear caution from health chair Mrs N H Yankie about incomplete typhoid, whooping cough and diphtheria shots for children entering school next year. Vaccinations must be finished before school starts. no vaccines given in summer. Gladiolus Garden Club hosts family party at Mrs E O Jones home with six families and six guests, plant viewing, fried chicken supper, and a May 23 meeting announced.
Monday programs include the Order of the Eastern Star at Masonic hall eight p.m. St Anne's Guild of Trinity Episcopal meets in the Guild room at five p.m. The Woman's Auxiliary of First Presbyterian church gathers at seven thirty p.m. The Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion meets at Legion hall nine thirty p.m. Aliie Nunan circle of Grace Methodist meets at Mrs. Wilburn’s home 1417 East James ab 2 pm.
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