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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1955

Page

4

Mrs Wight Teaches India To Baytown Women

Mrs Wight and her daughter in Bombay provide deep cultural and culinary insight for Baytown Methodist circle studies of India. Her talks include relics from Bombay and details about Hindu homes including the lotus lamp. She is widely popular as a speaker on India and may write her own studies.

Baytown India BD. A. Wight St Mark's Wight The Sun Bambay W. F. Cherry

Travel Gifts For On The Go Seniors

Gift ideas for graduates who travel often include luggage sets and individual suitcases to replace worn bags. Luxury options feature a cosmetic case that doubles as an overnight bag. Accessories like hatboxes, duffle bags, travel cases, and toiletry kits help graduates travel in style.

Clubwomen Boost Little League For Indians

Texas Clubwomen promote building a Little League diamond on the Alabama Coushatta Indian reservation near Livingston. L. B. Dudley of Abilene, president of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs, issued the appeal. Dudley was in Philadelphia for the federation convention. The piece urges Indian welfare and early sports start, hoping to foster athletic talent like Jim Thorpe.

Texas Alabarma-Cousnatts Livingston Dirs. L. BR. Dudley Abilene Texas Federation of Women's Clubs

Mrs Bains Named Advisor for New Beta Sigma Phi Chapter

Mrs Louis Bains appointed member advisor for Exemplar Xi Gamma Chi to organize the new Beta Sigma Phi chapter in Acre. The kickoff meeting at Mrs Richard Johnston's home set June 5 as presentation date, with a preferential tea June 12 and pledge ceremony June 26. Exemplar officers received installation and a yearlong committee named with Miss Charlie Prince Mrs Dillie Wheaton and Miss Bille Laughlin Wil. The chapter will partner with Kappa Kappa for the annual summer dance June 25.

Louis Bains Beta Sigma Phi Acre Bains Richard Johnston Charlie Prince Dillie Wheaton Bille Laughlin Kappa Kappa Chapter

Mrs Longbottom Is Ray Circle Hostess

Frances Ray circle of A Memorial Baptist church met at the home of Mrs Harold Lonsbnliem. HT. Gray gave opening prayer and Mrs Lester Alford presided. The program titled Give Attention To Reading featured Mrs A G Lee teaching on reading and television influence. Prayers were led by Mrs Beulah Hamrick and Mrs Kongbotinm. After the meeting a luncheon was served in the backyard.

Frances Ray Memorial Baptist Church Harold Lonsbnliem HT. Gray Lester Alford M. EL Rose Beulah Hamirick Kongbotinm Jost Tess

Bible Ceremonies Set By Memorial Baptist Church

Two ceremonies are planned by the Young Women’s auxiliary at Memorial Baptist Church. The first, at 7 pm Thursday, will be at Janet and Betty Bevers’ home, 190 East Pearce, with Miss Garlyn Moody presenting the Bible. A second honors Miss Elizabeth Brett, bride elect of Walden Edward Wood, at 7 pm. location TBA after a meeting. Dorothy Gore led the program with Carolyn Bolmanskie assisting.

Roberta Memorial Baptist Church Janet Betty Bevers East Pearce Garlyn ‘Moody Elizabeth Brett Walden Edward Wood Pam Janice Sheffield Carolyn Bolmanskie Hast Delee Dorothy Gore Martha Ruth Farquhar Carolyn

Nares Notes and Local Visitors Highlight Baytown Scene

The Baytown area records visitors and family news from multiple households. Mrs. B C Worf F and daughter Bennie visit Houston relatives while Knowles family hosts with a daughter and granddaughters at home. J. W. Knowles and family travel through St Louis and Dallas. Neighbors share college news with Stephens College affiliations and sorority initiations. Carolyn Moody and Cathy Pyle earn recognition at South State College for academic achievement.

Dallas Knowles Missouri Dughter B.C. Worf Jackie Knowles Bennie Laura Baytown Dai Rit Vote En Aeronautical Energy St. Louis

Past Matrons Plan September Meeting in Millican Home

Past Matrons conclude fall activities with a final gathering at Mrs. Mievance Millican’s home. Co-hostesses Mrs. Busch and Mrs. Qmege Hwidle assisted. L. Wilburn presided over a short business session. Fourteen members and one guest attended as spring flowers decor complemented checkerboard sandwiches.

Agus Mievance Millican Busch Qmege Hwidle Wilburn A. G. Sue Brosted Grint

Divers Briahten Washday Gloom Prediction

Chicago forecast says up tomorrow will reduce gloom with dryers measuring at 200 housewits and elevates drying on schedule. Past weather showed dryers failing during rains, but today forecasts optimism for laundry time despite gloomy skies.

Chicago

Social Honoree Celebration at Shainavely Wifey Colaar

A local ceremony honored Arditn Melee as the social honoree amid festivities at the Shainavely venue. Attendees included community figures Betty Williams and Bryn, with spring graduates notable in the program and alongside presenters from Misg AON Malkee and Mewang boty Hrahy.

Nati Rahoem Lee Malkee Hyeihls Sural Wolke Mewang Boty Hrahy Betty Williams Bryn Ilion the Tras al Kee

Face Liar Attends Meeting With Defense Panel

The fragmentary text mentions a meeting with a panel, a person named Dany Shower, and references to a Dean and various unclear terms. The readable portion hints at a formal gathering or inquiry without clear outcomes or context.

Minerva Club Proaraz Event Details Unclear

Fragmentary text mentions Mrs Paillias Flyes and Cred Phillips with scattered terms like Minerva Club and Proaraz. Unable to determine clear event, date, or location from the garbled OCR.

Wooster Club Plans Show for Federation Flower Show

Wooster Garden club will host a summer meeting to plan the East Harris County Federation of Garden Clubs fall flower show. The Wooster club chairs the event with new officers named by Mrs Vernon Ploeger. Eighteen members attended a sack lunch and desserts at the last meeting at Tri-City Beach.

Wooster Garden Club East Harris County Joe Traylor GT. Praetorius

Mrs Babin New Cedar Bayou Church Circle Chair

Mrs Babin succeeds Mrs Fisher as chairman of the Julia Lottie circle at Cedar Bayou Methodist Church. She takes the role after three years, with Vice Chairman Mrs Steve Traverso and a slate including Secretary Mrs Kilgore and other officers. Two members earned perfect attendance pins, Amanda Maximer with three years and H G Kilgore for one year. Next meeting is at 10 a.m. Thursday. News officers take over in June.

C. J. Babin Julia Lottie Cedar Bayou Amanda Maximer H. G. Kilgore

Club Officers Installed at Baytown Garden Club Meeting

Mrs. Ted Lyman installed new officers at the Baytown Garden Club in Mrs. J R Krenicks home. President F C Saxon and officers A Miles H Williams J R Sheley Myles Keller recording secretary Jack Roberts C R Seligman treasurer A Burns parliamentarian committees include public ity civic exchange exhibit visitation and more. Twenty two members attended as daisies and geraniums decorated the room.

Ted Lyman Baytown Garden Club F. C. Saxon A. H. Miles H. Williams J. R. Sheley Myles Keller Jack Roberts C.R. Seligman A. @. Burns Mra Aes B. D. Thomas L. J. Lawrence R. H. Cavanay Krenick T. A. Young Visitation Martis Fayle Jeane Bunsey Buddy Jay

Two Highlands Seniors Entertain at Home

Mr and Mrs R E Robinson hosted Wallace Wilsah and Donald Saint at their Clear Tanke road Highlands home on a Thursday night. The graduates, names embossed on a cake marked 55, were serenaded with red roses and annuals signing. Attendees included Naida Bond, Andette Robinson, Katherine vandal, Glen Ellen Chandler, Writ Jo Steare, Cail Johnston, anioy Whitaker, William Kendrick, Wilson Bond.

R. E. Robinson Plo Clear Tanke Road Highlands Robert E. Lee Sonsory Wallace Wilsah Donald Saint Proup Naida Bond Andette Robinson Katherine Vandal Glen Ellen Chandler Writ Jo Steare Cail Johnston Anioy Whitaker William Kenderson Wilson Bond

AAUW Panel Discussion on Breeker Amendment at Lee College

The American Association of University Women sponsors a panel on the Breeker Amendment Thursday night in Lee College Auditorium. The program begins at 8 45 p m with White, dean of the University of Houston law school, as moderator. Panelists include Tall Timanns, Wil ord Loose, and others with potential additional speakers.

American Association of Universi Women Lee College Willie White University of Houston Law School Tall Timanns Legislative Carminittes Houston Gar Association Wil'ord Loose Ymimilien

Ashbel Smith PTA Buys Water Cooler for First Grade

Ashbel Smith PTA voted at its year end meeting to purchase a water cooler for the first grade rooms in the school auditorium. Officers installed, twenty nine perfect attendance awards given, and a long list of committees and chairpersons announced for next year. Superintendent George Gentry addressed 107 graduates with a Lets Evaluate talk as sixth graders hosted refreshments.

Thurssey Ashbel ‘Smith George Cochrum A. Rutledge James Nelson R.B. Battardee Lee A. Robertson I. G. Thompson Hart Mize A.B. Allen Rutledge Wilbur Cochrum W”Fe A. Oliphint Doyle Ware Ben Thomas Dial I. Bruce. Beaugh Lewis D V. Givens Paul Hodge Orriginal Cecar Bayou W. D. Hingon Horace Mann

Calendar Close Up What Where And When

May 21 1955 Baytown Sun calendar listing events for Saturday through Wednesday includes prom, picnics, meetings and religious activities. Notable items: Robert E. Lee senior prom at Community House at 8 p.m.. Lea College all school picnic at Ly eondell at 1 p.m.. various club meetings and church-related programs across Baytown Mont Belvieu Goose Creek and Trinity areas with times ranging from 4:30 p.m. to 10 a.m. on different days.

Robert Fe, Lee Community House At & P.m. Lea College Lyondell Woman's Society of Christian Service St. John's Methodist Church Friendship Club J . Baker Kilgore Attar Society of St. Joseph Catholic Dabney Goodwin Pilot Club Humble Woman's Golf Association Baytown A. A. Witt East Humble First National Bank Trinity Episcopes Golden Age Club Roseland Park

Miss Thompson to Be President of Grace Guild Next Year

Miss Davida Thompson will be president of the Grace Methodist Wesleyan Guild next year with Mrs. Paul Moore as vice president and several officers named. Officers were installed by Mrs. L J Lawrence at the Bartlett sisters’ home at 422 West Murrill, with cookies and punch served.

Davida Thompson Grace Methodist Wesleyan Guild Paul 4. Moore Felix Hatchell Geneva Knowles Catherine Fimderburk John Macke M. &. Jordan B. Cc. Beaty Bert Black Fr. L. Dickson Mildred Harrell L. J. Lawrence Mary Ida Bartlett West Murrill

Miss Henson to Be Honoree at Shower

Miss Avanell Henson, bride-elect of Tammy Kimmey, will be honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted June 19 by Miss Ruth French and Miss Betty Ruth May. The bride elect is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Power Route One.

Avanell Henson Tammy Kimmey Ruth French Betty Ruth May W. W. Power Route One

Spring Summer Fashion World Pattern Catalog Notice

Pattern order offer for sewing patterns with shape details and sizing. Provides address Baytown Sun Box 42 Old Chelsea Station New York to mail 35 cents, add 4 cents for first class. Promotion highlights colorful wearable fashions and a 23 cent price.

Baytown

Woman's Club year ends with picnic at Love home

The Woman's Club closes its year with a Friday picnic at Mrs. Ben Love’s home in Barcymere. About twenty guests from Kingsville and Houston attended. The meeting opened with the club collect, prayers led by Mrs. Charles Tarr, and historian Mrs. W. L. Tfrey reviewed 30 years. Two new members elected were Mrs. Buck Turner and Mrs. L. C. Ferguson. Program leader Mrs. J. Bailey spoke on "A Travel Through America" and films of the region were shown by Mrs. W. J. Williams.

Ben Love Barcymere Shisan Kingsville Ruth Montjoy Houston Charles Tarr W. L. Tfrey Buck Turner L. ¢. Ferguson J. Bailey America W. J. Williams Mark Carter Lave If

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