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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1955

Page

7

Mrs Curtin Installs P-TA Officers At San Jacinto

Mrs G Rex Curtin installed officers for San Jacinto PTA as Baytown council members met in the school auditorium. New president Mrs H L Wert and vice presidents were installed along with secretary Mrs Otis Linder and treasurer Mrs W Ti Lawless. A life membership honoring John Bell was awarded by Charley Hill and Jimmie Steed. The group announced two refrigerated water coolers and a record player, and named chairmen for next year including hospitality health publicity publications and safety. The carnival will fund next year’s projects and refreshments were served by the executive committee.

G. Rex Curtin Baytown Council of Parents and Teachers San Jacinto Pta H. L. Wert John B. Tucker Jr W.E. Sharp T. S. Howell Otis Linder W. Ti. Lawless Jane Russell H. L. Boggess John Bell Charley Hill Jimmie Steed Bell Benny May Wilburn Sterling Blumberg Jeff Royder Thad Fennema W. H. Marshall Thrift Boggess

Mrs Shaw To Present Students Recital At Community House

Mrs Allen Shaw will present in recital a group of her younger piano students at 2 p m Sunday at the Community house. Certificates and pins of award will be given to Jacklyn Shires Patsy Todd Jerry Rutledge Nancy Gilmore and Martha Sue Strauss for national guild auditions in Houston. The public is invited to the recital.

Allen Shaw Sharon Chatham Loui Ann Miles Ronnie Endes Ellen Sue Bird Deanne Blow Sue Ann Chandler Mary Gail Knight Virginia Marshall Patsy Todd Jacklyn Shires Julie Derryberry el Ray Mallory Marilyn Manis Martha Sue Strauss Lynn Miller Ann Hayes Cheryl Terry Bonnie Bond Peggy Sue Bailey Penny Sue Lusk Dolores Evans Joel Lawias Nancy Gilmore Betsy Wilson Jerry Rutledge Houston

Calendar Close Up Whats Where And When

Calendar list of social events for the week notes dates and venues. Prom, picnics, club meetings, church activities and civic group gatherings spread from Saturday through Wednesday with times mainly in the evening. Readers can plan attendance at community houses, churches, clubs, and city venues in Lee and Trinity Bay areas.

Nurses Elect Kay Dunks New President in Harris County

Kay Dunks was named president of the East Harris County Registered Nurses society with Jolene Welch as vice president and Darlene Capps as secretary. Other officers include Joyce Hales as treasurer Barbara Smith as reporter and Mary Ann Troha as parliamentarian. The installation was performed by Dorothy Atkins as three girls represented club members. A Crimean War lamp symbol appeared in the ceremony.

Kay Dunks Robert, EB Jolene Welch Darlene Capps Joyce Hales Barbara Smith Mary Ann Troha Dorothy Atkins East Harris County Joan McCranie Billie Dell Tribe Rosemary Hooper Florence Mightingale Manne Charles Lithepages L. J. Fentiman Hts Feuthaar

Mooneian House Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Mooneian House was honored at a Wednesday surprise party hosted at her home 1403 Wright Boulevard. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Smith and great grandmother Mrs. R. H. Horn hosted with Moonelan’s aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Keyser taking photos. Guests included Carolyn Morris Lin da Laughlin Patt Kate Massey Gay Woods Jane Olphint Rowena Mahan Carolyn Wilson Gayle Bland Jim Woods Bill Woods Phyllis White Serena Kay Arthur Ann Bush Aileen Hilott Ellen Sue Bird Jennifer Jones Carol Beaugh and Dorris Ann Edwards.

Mooneian Wright Boulevard Jesse E. Smith R. H. Horn Denver Baytown Moonelan W. B. Keyser Carolyn Morris Linda Laughlin Patt Kate Massey Gay Woods Jane Olphint Rowena Mahan Carolyn Wilson Gayle Bland Jim Bill Woods Phyllis White Serena Kay Arthur Ann Bush Aileen Hilott Ellen Sue Bird Jennifer Jones Carol Beaugh Dorris Ann Edwards

Membership Pin Is Given By PTA

Mrs. Carl Moore received a life Membership pin from Lamar PTA at a Thursday meeting in the school. Perfect attendance pins were awarded to 30 members. L. M. Loy gave an invocation. Officers installed included Mrs. W. T. Jones as president and several vice presidents, a secretary, treasurer, public ity, and historian. First graders performed songs and dances on Davey Crockett. Attendance prizes were tied between Mrs. Eugenia Lee and Mrs. George Keane.

PTA Carl Moore Lamar Parent- Teacher Association L. M. Loy Ben F. Ammons A. R. Padgett W. T. Jones D. W. Jones Byard Sosy E. B. Jacobs George Lerch 0. K. MacDonald Don Allen Frank Nelson Davey Crockett Eugenia Lee George Keane

Mexican Dinner Fetes Graduate Mary Lillian Born

Mary Lillian Born, spring graduate, was entertained with a Mexican dinner in Gonzales. Hostesses Mrs. F. H. Gates and Mrs. Byron Franklin led the event. A maroon and white pinata with Mexico motif served as a centerpiece while guests included her mother Mrs. G. Born Jr and friends such as Carol Hubbard, Ruby Del Weikel, Betty Marie Wilson, Regina Gonsaés, Ann Franklin, Frances Oliver, Shirin Wright.

Mary Lillian Robert B. Lee Gonzales F. H. Gates Byron Franklin Mexico Bineres G. Born Jr Carol Hubbard Ruby del Weikel Betty Marie Wilson Regina Gonsaés Ann Franklin Frances Oliver Shirin Wright

Lakewood Garden Club installs new officers

Mrs J H McClintock became president of Lakewood Garden Club at a luncheon installation. Hostess Mrs J L Walker welcomed members at her Burnet Drive home. New officers include first vice president Mrs B M Watkins, second vice president Mrs M A Schiller, corresponding secretary Mrs P E Meister, treasurer Mrs W E H Hall, parliamentarian Mrs E Multer, librarian and historian. Co-hostesses were Mrs Hall, Mrs G Blair and Mrs W B Mortis.

J. H. McClintock Lakewood Garden Club J. L. Walker Burnet Drive M. &. Schiller P. E. Meister P. L. Nevil W. E H. Hall V. Multer Hall C. Blair W. B. Mortis

St Josephs King and Queen Crowned at School Ceremony

Albert Anderson and Cathy Lee Novovich were crowned king and queen at St. Joseph's school ceremonies in the Community House. Dozens of students received honors including valedictorian Val Comeaux and salutatorian Cathy Lee Novowad. Various awards covered academics, attendance, citizenship, spelling, math, and school spirit with ministers present.

Albert Anderson Cathy Lee Novasod St. Joseph's School Calvin Baumann Fonda Joy Sims Clarence Rowls Geneva Plocheck Tommy Stewart Agnes Stephanski Joseph Korenek Phillis Benestante Val Comeaux Michelle Contella Tohn Fanestiel Brenda King Ralph Rios Jeanette Clawson Harry Stewart Prince Minnie Heintechel Princess Mary Gail Geneva Gay Plocheck Phillis Bonstante Alpert Anderson Clarence Kowis John Fanestiel Tommy Agness Stepanski Minnie Mae Heintschel Michelle Contelia Girh

Madlyn Dill and Leon Higginbotham Engagement Announced

The engagement of Misa Madlyn Lee Dill to Leon Higginbotham was announced by her parents Mr and Mrs L R Dill of West Murrill Higginbotham son of Mr and Mrs E L Higginbotham of Commerce The couple plan to marry June 24 at the Church of Christ in Commerce Miss Dill is a spring graduate of Robert E Lee High School Higginbotham graduated from Commerce High School and East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce He has done graduate work at the University of Texas and is a commercial studies teacher at Robert E Lee High School

Misa Madlyn Lee Dill Leon Higginbotham L. R. Dill West Murrill Higginbotham i E. L. Higginbotham Commerce Pruett and Lobit Street Chirot Miss Dillis Robert EB. Lée High School Higginbotham Commierce High School East Texas State Teachers College University of Texas Robert Ke, Lee

Circle Completes Study On India

The Ursula Bunting circle of St. Mark's Methodist Church completed a study on India at Mrs. D.A. Wight's home. Members listed include Mrs. George Conway and Mrs. Orval Watkins. They voted to donate 5 to Dr. Frank Laubaugh's literacy project and Lucknow Publishing and added a book to the church library in Mrs. Wight's honor.

India Ursula Bunting St. Mark's Methodist Church D.A. Wight Carolina George Conway Orval Watkins Li’ Miller Earl Alford Arro McGregor D. Ez. Johnson H. C. Swain Frank Laubauch Lucknow Church Library Wight

Teacher Exhibits Oil Paintings at Lee College Gallery

Mra Wesley Broussard a San Jacinto elementary teacher stages an exhibit of oil paintings in the Lee College art gallery. The display runs from 10 30 to 11 30 a m on Monday Wednesday and Friday and 6 30 to 7 30 p m on Tuesday and Thursday through May 27 Miss Minnie Alice Robertson said

Mra Wesley Broussard San Jacinto Elementary Lee College Art Gallery Minnie Alice Robertson

Coke Theater Party Honors Anne Baker

A Coke and theater party was given for Anne Baker at the home of Mrs. A. E. Taylor 241 Wonster Tuesday Co-hostess with Mrs. Taylor was the honoree's mother Mrs. Inez Taylor Anne is a prospective graduate of Baytown junior high school Guests included Kathryn Krenick Helen Joyce Bowers Helen Geaslin Page Douglas Ruth Taylor Jean Lemon Frances McBlain Patsy Heintschel Judy Bowers and Judy Baker

Anne Baker A. E. Taylor Wonster Taylor Inez Taylor Anne Baytown Junior High School Kathryn Krenick Helen Joyce Bowers Helen Geaslin Page Douglas Ruth Taylor Jean Lemon Frances McBlain Patsy Heintschel Judy Bowers Judy Baker

Gosl-Inn selects 1950-51 leaders at Baytown Junior High

Mrs L J Le Blanc will be general chairman of Gosl Tah at Baytown Junior High. Grade chairmen include Mrs M Jennings and Mrs W Williams for ninth grade, Mrs C E Butphin for eighth, Mrs Bam Ford for seventh, with Mrs Craddock and Mrs Nunn guiding games. New thrift chairs are Mrs Bryson Filbert and Mr M Floyd, publicity chair Mrs L W Maher. Officers installed: Mrs McFerren president, Mrs M Sforrow vice, Mrs G H Meason Jr secretary, Mrs J D Overand treasurer. New team voted to buy a water cooler. budget and ninth grade banquet plans presented. Principal M C G Rushing thanked outgoing officers. ovation to Mrs Weeks.

L. J. le Blanc Gosl- Tah Parenta Council Baytown M. Jennings W. Willams C. E. Butphin John Sylvester Bam Ford Craddock Nunn Weeks

Club Plans Summer Coke Party After Fall Reopening

The study club adjourned until fall plans a Coke party later in October. At an installation at Mrs. W. Britt’s home fourteen members welcomed one new member and a guest from Little Rock. New officers led by Mrs. O. G. Tate received gifts and formed a chain symbolizing unity and active service.

Study Club Minimier W. ©. Britt North Jones Warren Duren Larry Brennan L. D. Whitehead Little Rock Ark

Barbers Hill PTA Elects New Officers and Details Meeting

Mrs. Martin Pittman handed the gavel to new president Mrs. Luther Taylor at the Barbers Hill PTA meeting. Officers installed by Mrs. C. B. Sterling include Taylor president Wilma Dyer secretary A Brown treasurer W H Kilgore parliamentarian W C Underwood historian. Committee chairs named. program led by Mrs. Henry Scarborough. devotional by Charlie Leonard. Patricia Cabolt played two accordions. Stardusterg sang You'll Never Walk Alone. Savings stamps total $1814.25, double last year. Vote approved purchase of a new water cooler for the high school. Cookies and cold drinks served by Mrs. J. D. Griffith and committee. Attendance award went to second grade.

Martin Pittman Luther Taylor Barbers Hill Parent-Teacher Association C. B. Sterling Dayton Taylor Wilma Dyer A. ©. Brown W. H. Kilgore W. C. Underwood George Mills Henry Scarborough Charlie Leonard Patricia Cabolt J. D. Griffith

Beverly Joy Silvey to wed Bert Fairbanks at Alvin Church

Miss Beverly Joy Silvey and Bert John Fairbanks of Baytown announced plans for a 3 p.m. Sunday wedding at Alvin First Baptist Church. Maid of honor is Karol Ann Fairbanks. best man Kenneth Segelquist. ushers Harold Brown and Kenneth Ford. Rev. Bil Hayes to officiate the double ring ceremony.

Beverly Joy Silvey Bert John Fairbanks Baytown Alvin First Baptist Church Karol Ann Fairbanks Kenneth Segelquist Alvin Caniles Harold Brown Kenneth Ford Bil Huyes

Rebekah Circle Hosts Dinner Meeting at Rebel Inn

Grace Methodist church circle held a Wednesday dinner at Rebel Inn with secret pals revealed. Mrs Q F Naumann gave the devotional and led sentence prayers. Sixteen members presented a pill to retiring chair Mrs Ocis Muennink.

Rebekah Rebekah Circle Grace Methodist Church Rebel Inn Q. F. Naumann Ocis Muennink

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