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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1954

Page

3

MISS JO ANN ENGLIRT BRIDE ELECT HONORED

MISS JO ANN ENGLIRT, bride elect of BILLY SALPES, was honored with a bridal shower at the Community house hosted by MISS ADLINE ENGLERT and others. About 49 guests attended. honoree accompanied by her mother and future mother in law received corsages.

JO Ann Englirt Billy Salpes Conmmunity House Adline Englert Mr L. Hardy Maxine Francis D. McKellar Puneh Waa Seereee Eee Walter Englert Bill Dalpes

Ex Model Invents Garferless Stockings in New Design

Former model Blonde Kay Schefler unveils a stocking invention using spiral lastex threads in the top four inches to grip without aid. She coins the term cable grip, likening it to cargo net patterns used to load tanks trucks or other heavy loads into ships.

New York Kay Schefler Atevedores

Parents C Girl Scout Campers To Have Meeting

Parents of Girl Scouts headed to Camp Martha Foster Madeley at Conroe are invited to an orientation at 5 20 p m Tuesday at the Community House. Leaders will explain how parents aid their daughters for a better camp experience. First time campers are especially urged to attend.

Martha Foster Madeley Conroe

Theodmy Adair Celebrates Her First Birthday

The daughter of Mr and Mrs HW G Adair celebrates her first birthday Intersr Mathisa celerates on the event with family and friends Theocmy is highlighted as the center of the celebration in a brief community notice

HW. G. Adair Intersr Mathisa

Artist Bernard Lanan Exhibit At Baytown Museum

Nationally known sculptor Bernard Lanan displays works at Baytown Museum of Allied Arts 400 West Pearce. He will lead painting and sculpture lessons, with contact points at Lee College and local offices. Lanan, Yale graduate and WWII Navy veteran, recently moved from Boston and New Haven to South Texas. Regular hours are 2:30 to 6:10 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 3 to 5:30 p.m. weekends.

Bernard Lanan Baytown South Texas Boston Mass New Haven

Mrs Holladay To Install CB PTA Officers

Mrs Paul Holladay will install Cedar Bayou Parent Teacher Association officers at 2 30 p m Thursday in the high school auditorium. Officers reports will be heard and a report from the district conference in Galveston will be given by Mrs S B Strichklin. An executive meeting will be held at 1 00 p m Wednesday in the cafeteria.

Paul Holladay Cedar Bayou Parent- Teacher Association Holladay Galveston S. B. Strichklin

Unusual Gifts For Bridal Showers From South Bend

New York ideas for bridal showers suggest homemade gifts like waste paper baskets crafted from large popcorn cans wrapped in decorative wallpaper. Finish with shellac and wax. a companion circular clothes hamper complements the set, showcased during a visit to the home of Mr and Mrs R d L Nover of South Bend.

New York

Mrs. Oxford Honored at Baby Shower in Freeport

Mrs. Danny Oxford of Freeport was feted Saturday at a baby shower hosted by her mother Mrs. J. M. Roach in Coady. Hosts were Mrs. Roach and Mrs. LM Oxford. A bassinet lined with blue and pink held gilts for the coming baby. About 20 guests attended including Mrs. George Luce of Jacksonville and Mrs. Eileen Ripp of Freeport.

Danny Oxford Freeport J. M. Roach Coady Roach LM. Oxford George Luce Jacksonville Eileen Ripp Frerport

Three Year Old Feted With Roseland Party

Michael Edward Denton celebrated his third birthday with a party Saturday at Roseland park. Guests included Robin Ball Beverly Burton Linda Denton Helen Fanssen Jennifer Jones Tracy Keith Eddie Kelly Jody Laird Kirk Mason Tim McCurrough Phylis Nugent Amelia Nugent June Clare PRIMNps Carol Ann Presnal Randall Sandera Cheryl Stoerner Robert D. Tuck. A summer salad feature suggests crab meat with celery and pickles served on greens. Covered dish supper planned by Sir Kalentis of Kenedy Commandery No 1 at Mason Hall with fried chicken salad and cake on the menu.

Michael Edward Denton Roseland Park Michael James &. Denton Lafayette Drive Denton Alton Laird W. E. Lawdon Robin Ball Beverly Burton Linda Denton Helen Fanssen Jennifer Jones Tracy Keith Eddie Kelly Jody Laird Kirk Mason Tim McCurrough Phylis Nugent Amelia Nugent June Clare Primnps Carol Ann Presnal Randall Sandera Cheryl Stoerner Robert D. Tuck Kalentis Kenedy

Spring graduation parties fill weekend social calendar

A flurry of spring graduation parties filled a lively weekend. Hostesses hosted shrimp dinners, slumber parties, and luncheons at homes and clubs for Robert E. Lee seniors and other REL graduates. Guests included Mona Leslie, Annette Giddings, Sylvia Patterson, and Juanita Muller among many. Gifts, corsages in red and white, and memories were shared as families marked the near-commencement milestone.

H. D. Hardison Robert J. Lee Mona Leslie Annette Giddings Dorothey Hardison Travis Porter Loyd Guidry Albert Costley Jr F . Fred

Brownie Day Camp Leaders To Be Trained

Brownie day camp for third and fourth graders will hold a training session from 9 30 a m to 12 30 p m Thursday at Mrs Jims Jones home 709 East Republic Directors are Mrs Jim Jones and Mrs J J Clements Those attending should bring ingredients for hamburgers supreme to cook for lunch Camp activity runs May 34 9 June 4 on Camp Rebor west side under the name Kach ina Village Indian themed activities include weaving beading molding carving tea printing and more Brownie wears a feather Beech Brownies handle flag ceremonies Bunchebutes to be announced later

Brownales Sill Jim Jones East Republic J. J. Clements Rebor Kachina

Miss Reeves and William Dodd Married in Liberty First Methodist Church

Ming Nadara Faith Reeves and William Richard Dodd wed in Liberty at the First Methodist Church with Chester Stone officiating. Dodd, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Dodd, is a Robert E. Lee graduate employed at Pulkerson Plumbing Co. The bride, a Robert E. Lee student, and the couple will reside with her parents until graduation.

N. Taylor Nazro

Huffman Briefs

Huffman residents and relatives are listed visiting, traveling, and returning from trips in Huffman and nearby areas. Names include Scott, Smith, Allen, Conner, Potent, Miller, Norris, Stubbs, and others with a hospital update noting Mrs. Dock F. Stubbs improving after a heart condition.

Ruby D. Smith Fred Scott Pearl Huffman Ira J. Scott Guy Smith Scott J. W. Scott Dock F. Stubbs San Jacinto Meimeor+tal hospital

Housewarming Honors Couple in Lee Heights Home

Mr and Mrs Herbert Sharp were honored at a Saturday morning housewarming in their new Lee Heights residence. About 30 guests attended with Mra Tommy Nelson Mrs Jimmy Slack and Wren Fau Hinton serving coffee and cake. Spring flowers decorated the arrangements.

W. D. Patterson E. Y. Muller Sylvia Patterson Juanita Muller Muller Lakewood Robert Lee Gawny Herbert Sharp Lee Heights Mra Tommy Nelson Jimmy Slack Wren Fau Hinton

Recent Bride Honored With Tea Shower

Mrs Albert Merka Jr formerly Jeanie Dittman was honored Sunday with a miscellaneou s tea shower at 124 Catherine Hortesten. In the receiving line were the honoree her mother the bridegrooms mother and hostesses. The table held a centerpiece of white daisies and nylon net with crystal candelabra. Punch cake nuts and mints were served. Spring flowers filled the home. Californians visit me and Mrs A Pickens Smith of San Moreno Calif have been visiting Dr and Mrs Rogan.

Mary Nan Carter Robert E. Lee 8. D. Webb Houston Albert Merka Jr Jeanie Dittman H. T. Hecox Catherine Hortesten Stanley Smith C. T- Konecny Hecox Fred. Dittman Albert Merka Miah Pat Bowles Jo Helen Hayed Shirley Herring

Lost 20 Pounds With Barcentrate Promises Ease

Mrs. Lucile Adams of Dallas reports losing 20 pounds after two Barcentrate bottles and weighing 135 now. Mrs. T. OH Alexander of Lubbock says she shed 10 pounds using a home recipe reducer. The ad claims a money back offer if the first bottle does not reveal how to remove fat and urges Texas druggists to stock Barcentrate.

Lucile Adams Kissell Dallas Texas T. OH Alexander Lubbock

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Jack Ward Morrell Park Paris Ward Jimmy Sanders Tommy Bratt Harold Murphy Young Club Sonny Tachalek Winnie Mae Russell Travis Linda Stringer Jean Blinka Blinks Dance Studio AGGIE Judy Mathis J. D. Mathis Texas A and M College Don Trojack B. J. Antle North Main Sam Goldner Sophie Johnson Canada Neal Johnson Girl Scout Maprit Adlinda Adair THE Baytown Sun Rd Art Museum— Lanan Lanan Mrs. Holladay CBPTA South Bend R. dL Nover Mrs. Oxford Roseland Iji Ardith McKee Janet Jones Shirley Post Darlene Hillin Ardith Danubria Hontessas Country Club Houston Country Club Mary Ann Kaps WW. W. Harris Favora Imogene Lauland Normagene Lauland Frances Carroll Melba McCarthy Mary Ann Stark 0. A. Brown B. Kape Jerry Nichols Linda Johnson REL Linda Ashby Shirley Chambers Felecia Smith Diversified Occupations Robert B. Lice Winnie Max Russell Mana Leslie Joan Franklin Carolyn Smith Dickie Smith Loyd Guldry Donnie Young Bill Martin Kennet Cordrim Albert Costley Shirley Trehalek Central Baptisl Church Hosteasey O. W. Kirkland Y M. Liannon Grady Tuck W. H. Ste~gall Pearle Watts Betty Heard Barbara Read Evelyn Trelalek Pauline Dickerson Denise Rayon Viola Wells Dorothy Calhoun Shirley Stepleton Gloria Dickerson Angerle Hostenaca 1. R. Willams FR. M. Watkins Burnet Drive Wan Ming Pat Anthony RELHA M. BE. Anthony Misa Anthony Ragistosa Mary Ann Bima Hfe Eleanor Simmons Gardenia ‘Balemanaki Shirley ‘Jackson Corinne Cannon Genlle Fenton Melb& Sue, Matthews Janet Bevers Marilyn Alpha Marlene Roe Kay Ellen Underwood Gloria Dell Fortinberry Shirley Pinett Tobye Fram Mary Virginia Satterwhite Judy Davis Joan Frank Nic Barbara Gil Juanita Mule Jer Vidrine Mra.m. E. Vidrine North Burnet Drive the Holiorne EV. Muller Sylvia Patterson Mary Ann Elms Gloria Dell Portinberry Gail Jackson Miss Reeves William Dodd Minnesota Michael Davis Bramiett Wadena Minn Set Billy Dean Bramiett Barta Bramiett L. W. Garrett Lee Arts Raytows Jenn Prevents Aria Huffman Briefs Don Allen Craig and Charlotte, Tex Allen J. B. Conner MIS Doris Jean Potent John Sealy Hopital B. H. Pqtieet Agnes Miller Lavonne Frances Othalene Conron Willie Smith Wer H. B SOMRS Mrs. J 3. Norris of Austin Ingo Relay Trea A. Pickens Smith San Moreno Calif V.K. Rogan Smith Mra. Rogan Lipirt Modern Rigrage Winte Scar Cleaners Fuller Brush Co V. L. Handlon St. Rd TRI - City Pharmacy W. Texas Harris County Federal Savings & Loan Association
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