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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1955

Page

7

Miss Irene Selensky Engaged to Peter Golla

Announcement by Mr and Mrs John Selensky notes engagement of Irene Selensky to Peter J Golla. They set July 9 for a St Josephs Catholic church wedding. Irene is a Robert E Lee High School graduate and Baytown Refinery employee. Peter is Corpus Christi born, Texas A and M chemical engineering graduate, Baytown Refinery technical services staff.

Irene Selensky Peter J. Golla John A. Selensky St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Miss Selensky Robert B. Lee High School Lee College Baytown Golla John T. Golla Corpus Christi Corpus Christi College Academy Texas A and M College

Peggy Winningham Honored at Breakfast Celebration

Peggy Winningham, spring graduate of Robert E. Lee, was honored at a Saturday breakfast hosted by her grandmother Mrs. H A Harden. Guests included Glenda Richardson Shirley Fisher and Kay Barclay. The hostess presented Peggy with a silver keepsake as her relatives helped.

Peggy Winningham Robert &. Lee H. A. Harden Glenda Richardson Shirley Fisher Kay Barclay Harden BE. T. Hemmenway C. A. Winningham

Sorority Exemplar Chapter Receives Xi Gamma Chi Name

Sigma Chi headquarters in Kansas City informs Baytown’s new exemplar chapter it will be known as Xi Gamma Chi. Installation of officers is set for 7 30 p m Thursday at Mrs Richard Johnston home 2001 East Wright with Mrs Louis Bains reading the ceremony.

Sigma Chi International Kansas City Baytown Xi Gamma Chi Richard Johnston East Wright Louis Bains

Shower Honors Miss Stein at Community House

Miss Barbara Stein bride elect of Eugene Sharp was honored at a miscellaneous shower Sunday. Co hosts included Mrs T Konecny Mrs A H Merka and Mrs J M Roach with Mrs J B Sharp and Mrs Bernice Stein on the receiving line. Guests called between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. and included Norman Jean Williams Shirley Jackson Harolyn Brundrett Nevelaine Anderson and Marilyn Mathis. Spring flowers filled the room and a lace table centered with gardenias and ferns held white candles in Fosterware. Cake and punch were served.

Leo Rucka Crosby Annie Miller J. A. Yates Ike Michalsky T. Kratky Barbara Stein Eugene Sharp T. Konecny A. H. Merka J. M. Roach J.B. Sharp Bernice Stein Norman Jean Williams Shirley Jackson Harolyn Brundrett Nevelaine Anderson Marilyn Mathis

Woman to Conduct Two Week Art Course in Galveston

Oklahoma artist Ruth M. White will teach a two week watercolor and oil art course in Galveston from May 30 to June 1% for beginners and advanced students. This marks her fifth Galveston course and her works will be shown at Rosenberg Library May 30 to June 5. She is a National Association of Women Artists member and Argent Galleries, New York, selected one painting for their traveling exhibit. Grumbacher, Inc. also chose a painting for a Corpus Christi traveling exhibit this month. Classes run Monday through Saturday mornings and Monday through Friday nights with daily lectures and field trips.

Ruth M. White Oklahoma Galveston Knife Thig White Rosenberg Library National Association of Argent Galleries New York M. Grumbacher, Inc Corpus Christi

Senior Tommy Parris Hosts Mexican Supper

Tommy Parris was entertained at Felix restaurant in Houston for a Mexican supper Friday night. Hosts were his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Burton Burrus and his parents Mr and Mrs G D Parris. Guests included Tommy and Rabbie Stewart Terry Don Smith Beverly Badgley Sonny Morgen Marian Williams Edwin Denny Jima Jones Loyal White Janice Jewel H Y Holland Beverly Gibbs.

Tommy Parris Robert HE. Ler Felix Restaurant Houston Burton Burrus G. D. Parris Tommy Raobbie Stewart Terry Don Smith Beverly Badgley Sonny Morgen Marian Williams Edwin Denny Jima Jones Loyal White Janice Jewel H. J. Holland Beverly Gibbs

Sonia Middleton Lawn Party Honors Robert E. Lee Grad

Sonia Middleton, a Robert E. Lee high school graduate, was honored at a lawn party hosted at 319 Burnet by Mrs. Forrest Gopher. Co-hostesses were Mrs. R. K. Saunders and Mrs. J. Ju. Taylor. Guests registered on a maroon trimmed white toy goose. Lunch featured broiled ham burgers beans chips and lemon dessert.

Sonia Middleton Robert E. Lee Forrest Goher Burnet R. K. Saunders J. Ju. Taylor

Godrove District convention program announced

Zelda Zappone, president of Baytown Grove Woodmen Circle, announces the Godrove District convention at 10 am Wednesday at the Community House with 9 80 registration. Mrs. Margaret Holloway and others organize. Welcome by H Frank Goss and R H Pruett. Four Baytown candidates listed. Dinner 12 20 to 1 30. Afternoon drills by Etta Davidson guards Port Arthur. Adjournment 3 pm.

Zelda Zappone Baytown Grove Woodmen Circle Godrove District Commuuntity House Margaret Holloway Shirley Turner Levine Phelps Francis Andrews Grace Tidman Baytown Group Appie Simms Humble Company H. Frank Goss R. H. Pruett Opal Shawberger Hardin P. Walter Henckell Trinity Episcopal Church Woodmen Circle Home Sherman Baytown Wilma Tallant Neva Butler Lola Alpers Etta Davidson Guards Port Arthur Lois Conan

Minerva Study Club elects new president Roy Comeaux

Mrs Roy Comeaux is named president of the Minerva Study Club with officers including Mrs Guy Hensley as vice president and recording secretary Mrs Li A Lizette. Yearbooks were distributed at a Friday meeting hosted by Mrs F R Treadway followed by a picnic lunch on her lawn with a program presented by Mrs EB Hildebrand and Mrs EK Cunningham.

Roy Comeaux Minerva Study Club Guy Hensley Li. A. Lizette W. K. Puderbaugh C. H. Kelly Joe Gibbs F. R. Treadway EB. L. Hildebrand EK. R. Cunningham Mra. Treadway

Helpful Summer Hints For Burnet PTA Students

Mrs Dutson outlines summer reading and nature study ideas for elementary students. Encourages library visits, field trips, and starting personal book collections with rocks shells leaves and butterflies as hands on interests. Also suggests balance with swimming picnics and stamps and dolls as vacation activities while praising PTA dedication and attendance awards.

K. J. F. Dutson Burnet Pta Malcomb EB. Fearey P-Ta Treasury

Abilene Christian College senior class president elected

J. B. Braziel, Abilene Christian College junior from Baytown, elected president of the senior class. He is son of Mr and Mrs H Braziel, a 1952 Robert E Lee high school graduate, and holds positions in Science Club Future Teachers of America orchestra House of Representatives and cheerleader elect next year. Mr and Mrs Francis E Regan of Cedar Bayou touring Europe for three months, leaving New York May 3 aboard the Ryndam. Mrs W R Regan of Baytown and Mrs J B Duff of Baton Rouge drive them to New York.

J. BE. Braziel Abilene Christian College Baytown Braziel Ls H. Braziel Maryland Robert ©. Lee High School Science Club Future Teachers of America Abilene Christian College Orchestra House of Representatives Europe Francis E. Regan Cedar Bayou Regans New York Ryndam W. R. Regan J. B. Duff Baton Rouge

Calendar items for Wednesday and Thursday PTA clubs

San Jacinto PTA installation at 2 30 p m Lakewood Garden Club installation luncheon at 10 a m Mrs J L Walker 426 Burnet Drive 39 Study Club installation at 2 20 p m Mrs W C Britt 704 North Jones Shiloh Baptist Woman s Missionary Union church 6 30 p m Barbers Hill PTA music room 3 15 p m Woodmen Circle District convention Community house Loam Thursday Exemplar Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority 2001 Hast Wright 7 30 p m Wooster Garden Club installation luncheon Bayshore drive 9 a m Sam Houston PTA installation 7 p m Ashbel Smith PTA installation 2 15 p m Lamar PTA installation 2535 p m Kappa Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Community house 7 30 p m Relucant Assembly Masonic hall p m Reviewer club Community house 8 30 p m

Lakewood Garden Club J. I. Walker Burnet Drive W. 2B. Hall G. C. Blair W. B. Marth San Jacinto Pta J. L. Walker W. C. Britt North Jones Shiloh Baptist Woman's Missionary Union Barbers Hill Parent-Teacher Association Woodmen’ Circle District Convention Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Richard Johnson Hast Wright Wooster Garden Club M. A. Jones Bayshore Drive Sam Houston P Reluccant Assembly Reviewer Club

Birthday Party for Four Year Old Chere Lynn Barten

Four year old Chere Lynn Barten was feted with a birthday party Friday at the family home, 117 Avenue KE Highlands. About 20 children and several adults attended, including her brother Douglas Jr and sister Connie. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. G Le Barren of Highlands and Mrs. G L Ostrum of Coady were present. Roses decorated the home and cake, cupcakes, and cold drinks were served.

Chere Lynn Barren Douglas Barten Avenue KE Highlands Douglas Jr Connie G. le Barren G. L. Ostrum Coady Rosen

Three Hostesses Give Coke Party at Walker Home

About 175 guests attended a Coke party Friday at the home of Mrs J L Walker 426 Burnet Drive Co-hostesses were Mrs G H Meason Jr and Mrs J 14 Franklin Jr Frit and flowers formed a table centerpiece featuring a miniature bird nest magnolias snapdragons and other spring flowers throughout the home.

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Junior High Student Betty Barber Is Breakfast Honoree

Betty Barber a Baytown junior high graduate was honored at a Saturday morning breakfast at Mrs. L A Bergerons home 3118 Ohio Co hostesses Judy Bergeron Guests included Janelle Buchanek Patsy Burns Margie Weeks Penny Loughridge Barbara Richards Sue Satterwhite Beverly Stephenson Martha Kay Frazier and Maxine Grimes in a table setting with sweet heart roses.

Betty Barber Baytown Junior High L. A. Bergeron Ohio Judy Bergeron Janelle Buchanek Patsy Burns Margie Weeks Penny Loughridge Barbara Richards Sue Satterwhite Beverly Stephenson Martha Kay Frazier Maxine Grimes

Mary Lillian Born Entertained At Club

Mary Lillian Born was honored at a Friday swimming and patio party at the Houston Yacht Club hosted by Mrs. Joe O. Huggins. Guests included Tiby Dell Weikel Betty Marie Wilson and others. The event followed her spring graduation from Robert E. Lee High School.

Houston Yacht Club Mary Lillian Joe O. Huggins Robert E. Lee High School Tiby Dell Weikel Betty Marie Wilson Ann Hart Carolyn Ryals Frances Olver Patricia Blanton Shirin Wright Carol ‘Trotter Janice Jewel E. J. Born Jr Sara Ann Black Robert E. Lee Shamrock Hotel Houston Travis Black Martha [Ee Hodges Carolyn Griffin Ann Dailsky Anna Beth Atherton

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