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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1951
Page
5
Anson Jones Parent-Teacher Association met yesterday led by Mrs Robert Kerr. Eighteen women attended as the group studied the PTA manual on officer duties and committee chairmen. Luncheon followed, served by Mrs Elmer Gray, Mrs Serr, and Mrs J S M Haggard.
The Wooster Garden Club voted to study roses next year at its last meeting of the season. Members met at Mrs. St. A. Jones home on Crystal Bay. A yearbook and program committee was formed with Mrs. T. D. Long as chairman, joined by Mrs. Joe Cook and Mrs. E. E. Fisher. New members welcomed include Mrs. E. J. Offer, Mrs. Henry Gasch, Mrs. H. C. Swain, and Mrs. Roy Chambliss.
Mrs M E Schiller was re elected president of the Lakewood Garden Club at a Wednesday meeting. Officers named include J C Schiller first vice president W F McMahon second vice president L K Font secretary C E L Cox treasurer F R M Meister parliamentarian P Meister historian and librarian. The gathering at E M Watkins home with A H Willig as co hostesses featured a 24 member covered dish luncheon. Plans were set for next year and members were asked to submit program suggestions. The club will meet again May 29 at Mrs M E Schiller’s residence.
Dallas fashion notes show mothers influence daughters as Texas styles trend through children. Lilac frocks and diaphanous fabrics move into young wardrobes with interchangeable pieces and adjustable details. Johnsons promotes hop scotch jumper sets, chambray denim ensembles, and white pique sunsuits shaping summer dress with practical playwear.
Charles A. Nye of 205 West James left today for Memphis to attend the funeral of his sister's husband, Andrew J. Martin, 76, who died suddenly yesterday. The funeral will be held tomorrow, and Nye is expected to return to Baytown Tuesday. Sweet potato production totaled 6,785,000 bushels in North Carolina in 1956.
Members of the Morrell Park Circle of Grace Methodist Church met Wednesday in the home of Mrs. W L Pool at 406 West James. Hostesses were Mrs Ben Cannon and Mrs Victor Stasney. Secret Pals were revealed after games. The circle presented a gift to Mrs Cannon who is leaving the city.
Emily Driscoll, rare autograph dealer, warns gossip and intrigue flourish in collecting. Historic papers for a Columbus fleet provisioning include two decrees by Ferdinand and Isabella, tied to old voyages, valued at 335,000 pounds for A Rosenthal Ltd. of Oxford.
The Baytown Sun reports 88 fewer employed due to a railroad accident, marking the smallest job level since the event. Economic impact follows the incident with local businesses noting reduced activity and cautious hiring. District officials say disruption underscores the need for safety improvements and recovery measures.
Mrs Bessie Beasley of Route 1 Box 2c reports using Barcentrate as a laxative. She claims it relieves regularity without pain and improves her morning wellbeing after taking five bottles.
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