Alley Theatre Construction Underway in Houston Skyline Rise
In Houston, the Alley Theatre moves to a new home opposite Jones Hall and the Albert Thomas Convention Center in November 1968. Led by Nina Vance, the theatre expands to two stages with 300 and 800 seat configs and plans seven inaugural productions. The project, partly financed by a Ford Foundation grant, will showcase new design innovations and international recognition for the Alley’s resident company.
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Martha Ann Bhempbill
Houston
Alley Theater
Alley Theatre
Nina Vance
Jones Hall
Albert Thomas Convention Center
Miss Vance
Alley
Ford Foundation
the Alley
America
Aliss Vance
Ailey
Piano Recital Set Sunday at Sterling Library
Mrs. A. K. Hail presents her piano students in a 4 p.m. Sunday recital in the Sterling Municipal Library auditorium. Students include Stephen Biggers Jeff Hansen James Williams Johnny Willey Mike Swaimm Joey Rotello Billy Nitschmann Ted Nickerson Tim McFarland Kathy Young Barbara Powers Vickie Van Nutter Jill Garrett Frances Cannon Pam Sanders Susan Biggers Marsha Hoskins Juanice Andrews Douglas Shipley David McFarland Gary Goss. Two duets are planned for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Hail
Sterling Municipal Library
Stephen Biggers
Jeff Hansen
James Williams
Johnny Willey
Mike Swaimm
Joey Rotello
Billy Nitschmann
Ted Nickerson
Tim McFarland
Kathy Young
Barbara Powers
Vickie van Nutter
Jill Garrett
Frances Cannon
Pam Sanders
Susan Biggers
Marsha Hoskins
Juanice Andrews
Douglas Shipley
David McFarland
Gary Goss
Xi Gamma Chi Holds Officer Installation
Xi Gamma Chi installs 1968 59 officers with Mrs Fred Hansen as president and Mrs Ervin Hester as outgoing president. Other officers include Mrs Ray McCain vice president and Mrs John David Russell extension officer. Members set committees for next year and discuss the Institute for Achievement of Human Potential. Mothers Day Tea noted with 35 guests.
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Fred Hansen
Xi Gamma Chi
Ervin Hester
Ray McCain
John David Russell
Dewey Keene
Jay Wallace
Richard Cooke
Hansen
Hester
Bill Hopper
Tyler
Harsen
Pill Rogers
Jack Poage
John Cagle
Tom Hughes
Howard Johnson
Ken Brinkley
Ways and Means
Edwin Thomas
Sociel
Buford Fulcher
Carl David Russell
James White
Robert McKinney
Fulcher
McCain
J. D. Russell
State Service
Institute For Achievement of Human Potential
San Antonio
Colorado
Houston
Cooke
Richard Tooke
Bill Rogers
Medical Group Has Meeting in Texas Convention Notes
Rose Ann Moody of Baytown East Harris County Medical Assistants Society led the monthly meeting at San Jacinto A Methodist Professional building. Pasadena pharmacists Jack Taylor and Tommy Kelly spoke on drug abuse, highlighting marijuana and narcotics among youth, glue sniffing dangers, and reasons teens seek adult worlds. Jim Crawford assisted in Q and A. Five members attended the 11th annual Texas Medical Assistants Association convention in Wichita Falls through Sunday: Moody, Cle Mears, Lillie Barnett, Mrs. Sryant, and Ethel Morris, president-elect.
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Rose Ann Moody
Baytown East Harris
County Medical Assistants Society
San Jacinto
Janet Bryant
Jack Taylor
Tommy Kelly
Pasadena
Jim Crawford
Texas Medical Assistants Association
Wichita Falls
Moody
Cle Mears
Lillie Barnett
Sryant
Ethel Morris
Randy Calhoun Elected V P of Delta Sigma Phi at UT
Randy Calhoun the son of Mr and Mrs Trey Calhoun was elected vice president of Delta Sigma Phi at the University of Texas where he is a senior majoring in industrial management.
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Randy Calhoun
Trey Calhoun
Delta Sigma Phi
Calhoun
University of Texas
Graduation Parties For Senior Girls Roll On
Graduation time drives near as seniors receive multiple celebrations. Brenda Casey, Susan Hart, and Robert E. Lee graduates are feted at Sundae Party. Sarah Bossard and May graduate enjoy a Wise Owls centerpiece. Linda Jean Hellaway hosts two events including a breakfast and dinner with family and friends. Susan Booth attends a Punch Party at Holiday Inn. Barvers Hill seniors hold a Patio Party in Mont Belvieu with hot dogs and homemade ice cream. Vicki Lynn Busby, a Ross Sterling prospect, enjoys a Mexican dinner at Dave's Restaurant with family and friends.
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Brenda Casey
Susan Hart Fisom
Robert E. Lee High School
A. J. Anderson
Virginia Canada Xwa
WAMU
Memorial /Baptist Church
Rel Farty
Sarah Bossard
Rel
Durward Bailey
Grant Horton
Linda Jean Hellaway
Ross Sterling ‘High School
J. B. Hellaway
Janie Houston
Kathy Strawn
Evelyn Mason
Connie Donnelly
Toy Anderson
Becky Tomlinson
Judy Humphrey
Kathy Masters
L. J. Hellaway
D. E. Humphrey
Linda
Goose Creek Country Club
Susan Booth
Robert E. Lee
Holiday Inn
David Sherron
Layman Hunt
Jack Harrison
Alvin
Honree
James P. Booth
Gertrude Moller
Texas City
Tinted lenses warning from opticians guild
The Guild of Prescription Opticians of America warns that red blue amber and yellow sunglasses distort color perception and can be dangerous under certain conditions. It notes that tinted lenses have specified uses while green or natural gray tints are best for general use.
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The
Guild of Prescription Opticians of America
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Bride-Elect Charlotte Solls
Miss Charlotte Solls bride elect of Randy Calhoun was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower in the Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church. Hostesses were Mrs James A. Moseley Mrs. W. E. Rogers Mrs. Cecil Scott and Mrs. Roy Taylor. Donna Rogers registered about 45 guests. Refreshment table had lace cloths and silver settings. Gift table wore a white linen cloth with pink floral centerpiece, matching the color scheme. Hostesses gave the honoree a corsage and silver gift.
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Charlotte Solls
Randy Calhoun
First Presbyterian Church
James A. Moseley
W. E. Rogers
Cecil Scott
Roy Taylor
Donna Rogers
Baytown club and group meeting schedule collage
A mosaic of Baytown events lists club meetings and gatherings with times and venues including TOPS at the Community Building, Gott Cedar Beyour Women’s Club, Rho Zéta and other BSP chapters, education association sessions, Xi Gamma Chi dinner, Art League, Insurance Women, San Jacinto hospital luncheon, Home and School events, St. Joseph’s auditorium activities, League of Women Voters, and multiple PTA meetings in late afternoon and evening slots.
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Gott Cedar Beyour
Rho Zéta
Béta Sigma Phi
Pete Shepherd
French Flace
Baytown Education Secretaries Association
Art League of
Licensed Vocational Nurses Association
San Jacinto
Community groups schedule dinner and installations
At 7 20 p m the BSP Tower hosts a Women’s Club dinner with Xi Theta Gamma. Citizens Bank hosts BSP at 7 p m. Rebekah Lodge meets at 7 30 p m. Yaupon Garden Club officer installation at 8 p m.
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Xi Theta Gamma
Citizens Bank
Rebekah Lodge
Yaupon
Baby Shower Honors Mrs. Robert Akers
Mrs. Robert L. Akers Jr. was honored with a baby shower at Mrs. B. L. Fuller’s home. Pink and blue carnations, an umbrella of gifts, and a decorated house set the scene as guests gathered for dinner and presented a baby bed and high chair to the honoree.
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Robert L. Akers Jr
B. L. Fuller
T. F. Fuller
Community and Club Meeting Schedule Across Week
A fragmented notice lists activities from Wednesday to Saturday including American Legion Audt Mary at 9 30 a m and a book review at 2 30 a m Citizens Savings and Lead Priscila Club luncheon hosted by Mrs L D Wubur at 1106 Texas 39 Study Club led by Mrs H N Moseley at 1101 Fleetwood Women s Golf Association Goose Creek Thrift Exchange Chamber of Commerce Building PEO Ladies Auxiliary to Senior Citizens Beluceant at Goose Creek Masonic Hall TOPS at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital cafeteria and Bayshore Waren Wheel Square Dance Club at 8 p m Knights of Pythias Hall an assortment of local civic social and fraternal group meetups with locations and times across the period.
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American Legion
Citizens Savings and Lead
Priscila Club
L. D. Wubur
Texas
H. N. Moseley
Fleetwood
Women’s Golf Association
Goose Creek
Baytown Thrift Exchange
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Crumbacher
Arts & Crafts
Shearer Shopping Center
N. Pruett
Michelle Guidry
M. P. Guidry
Parkney
Gary Paul
L. J. Rosprim
M. J. Guidry
Baytown
Wilfred Breaux
Groves
Mae Guidry
Port Arthur
Rosprim
Bryan
Andrew Harfmann
Gsfron's Mewelers
Diamond Merchants OF America Gsrpons PF
Ewelers
Texas Ave
Houston Area
Gordon's
Talk
Preston Smith
Che Baytama Sun
Martha Ann Hemphill
Glena Pfennig
Vicki Lynn Busby
Ross Sterling
Dave's Restaurant
Lela Williams
Jerry Sheets
Hugh Osborne
Pam Harrington
Kathy Luker
Pam Wooster
Becky Bailey
Diana Williams
Glenia Lane
Lynn McDowell
Connie Railsback
Paula Cantrell
Jicki
Galveston
Baytown Retail Merchants
Baytown Sun
Arragka
League of Women Voters
James Bowie
Parent-Teacher Association
Ashbel Smith
Lamar
Psi Alpha
Aulia Alystikonen
Rodney R. Roach
Mark
W. B. Patterson
Ennis Roach
Galena Park
Robert Akers
TSO
Pechglo
Star White
Abe Eenguet
Fo Mediaset Lenght
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