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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1951

Page

3

Woman's Page details annual flower show and club talks

The Cedar area hosts a flower show organized by the Service Guild of the Methodist Church with divisions for miniature and specimen arrangements. Moravits of the Veterans of Foreign Wars speaks. entries include plants, cacti, flowers, and garden displays. Open 6:30 to 9:35 p.m. Tickets 50 cents adults, 25 cents children.

Gloyan Service Guild 5 Methodist Church Bisians Eedse Veterans of Moravits

Neva Club Hears GCL Thorpe Discussion

The Neva Club met at Lt. Maher’s home at 2209 Utah as Du Thorpe spoke on Hectal Discoveries TM during yesterday’s Minerva Club gathering. Mrs. Dan Hoilend was present.

Neva Club Thorpe du Thorpe Minerva Club Lt. Maher Utah Dan Hoilend

Graduation Party Honors Connie Kraft at Houston Club

A graduation party for Connie Kraft, senior at Robert E. Lee, was held today at the Houston Country Club. Hostesses included Mrs. R. Clark and Mrs. W. Harris, with guests swimming in the morning and a poolside luncheon. Attendees listed include Beverly Williams, Janie Bramlett, Shirley Massey, Joveta Jones, Pat Harlan, Lola Palme, Ellen Cooke, Chile Kelly, Jeanette Garber, Jo Ann Cannon, Louise Childress, Mary Ann Kraft, and Mrs. A. C. Kraft.

Connie Kraft Robert E E. Lee Houston Country Club Clark W. W. Harris We. Kelley Frank Spunler Beverly Wiliams Janie Bramlett Shirley Massey Joveta Jones Pat Harlan Lola Palme Ellen Cooke Chile Kelly Jeanette Garber Jo Ann Cannon Louise Childress Mary Ann Kraft A.C. Kraft

Dixie Folsom Feted At Mexican Supper

Miss Dixie Folsom a Robert E. Lee graduating senior was honored Thursday night at a Mexican supper at Cushtemarc. Hosts were Miss Donya Harris and Miss Bettie Brittain. Guests included Georgia Stewart Joyce Butler Mrs MOC Harris and Mrs Ralph Folsom.

Dixie Folsom Robert #. Lee Cushtemarc Donya Harris Bettie Brittain Georgia Stewart Joyce Butler Moc. Herris Ralph Folsom

Jaycee-ettes Set For Annual Officer Election Dinner

The Jaycee-ettes will elect officers Monday night at Grace Methodist Church during their annual election dinner. Retiring president Mrs. H A Johnson urged attendance, while nominating chair Mrs. R C Stephenson presented a double slate for voting.

jJaycee-etts Grace Methodist Church H. A. Johnson R. C. Stephenson

Mrs. C. Jones Favored At Dinner Party

Mrs Charles Jones a Robert E Lee school teacher moving to Aransas Pass was honored at a Gonzales Restaurant dinner hosted by Mrs Lucille Waddell Mrs EL ML Simmons Mrs Fred Parker Mrs Jack Hartt and Miss Ruth Bunting The honoree received a silver compote from the chapter About 25 members attended Miss Joyce Waddell and Miss Martha Pyska were guests Mrs Lucile Hazelwood spoke of plans to study with the University of Houston international study center this summer

Charles Jones Robert E. Lee Aransas Pass Gonzales Lucille Waddell EL ML Simmons Fred Parker Jack Hartt Ruth Bunting Joyce Waddell Martha Pyska Lucile Hazelwood University of Houston International Study Center

Three Graduates Entertained At Jean Party For Area Seniors

Mrs Walter Brewer and Mrs SH Gates hosted a blue jean party at the Gates home honoring three high school graduates Norma Dean Born Robert E Lee senior Frankie Louise Rosine and Patsy Clayton Cedar Bayou seniors Gifts of lingerie were given to the honorees Centerpiece featured blue jeans with pink stadioli Refreshments of cookies and Cokes were served to Cedar Bayou and Barbers Hill students and mothers from area schools including Houston and Baton Rouge names listed.

Walter Brewer SH. Gates Gates South Norma Dean Robert E. Lee Frankie Louise Rosine Patsy Clayton Cedar Bayou Patsy Wiliams Fern Bolten Marilyn Swint Carolyn Smith Barbers Hill Martha Baldridge Mildred Humphries Robert H. Lee Anna Passmer Houston Lise Blankensip aBton Rouge Louisiana E. G. Born Mollie Rosina T. M. Clayton

Kay Ellen Underwood Entertained At Party

Mrs H G Joanson and Mrs W P Denman hosted a Coke party on East Farle in honor of Kay Ellen Underwood. Horace Mann colors decorated with diploma themed rolled sandwiches, served with cokes cookies and candies. Present were Melvaline Anderson Margaret Blasingame Beedie Carter Mary Ann Elms Tobye Jam Martha Ruth Farenhar Susie Hooks Zona Paul Northcutt Barbara Stein Lucy Stallworth Mariene Roe Harolyn Pickett Frances Parkinson and Deborah Ann Johnson. a gift.

H. G. Joanson W_ P_ Denman Kay Ellen Underwood

Cirutis Entertain Son At Graduation Dinner

Mr and Mrs M S Ciruti entertained their son Lon with a graduation dinner at 618 Pearl Place cards depicted diplomas in gowns and mortar boards. Roses and a display featuring Lon’s yearbook were in the living room. Lon received a watch as a graduation gift from his parents with guests Paula Baughman Ronald Hamil Margie Potlock George Atkins Joel Rosenzweig Bruce Woods and Pat Parker present.

M.S. Ciruti Mn Ciruti Pearl Lon Paula Baughman Ronald Hamil Margie Potlock George Atkins Joel Rosenzweig Bruce Woods Pat Parker

Patsy Busch Favored At Breakfast Party

Miss Patsy Busch, Cedar Bayou Junior High prospective graduate, was toasted at a come-when-you-are breakfast at her sister Mrs Billy Rhodes home. About 21 guests attended with hostesses Mrs Ellis Smith and Mrs Rhodes.

Patsy Busch Cedar Bayou Billy Rhodes Ellis Smith Rhodes

They Get Diplomas Kindergarten Children Graduate

Episcopal Kindergarten children at San Jacinto School receive diplomas as part of commencement exercises. Rev P Walter cellar presents diplomas for fall eligibility. Stage garden decor and gradation baskets framed the ceremony with vocals by Catherine Walsh and Marilynn Capps delivering the welcome. Readings by Barbara Warne Stephen Jones Gene Cherry Pat Lubbock Jo Anne Horeczy. Rhythm band performed three numbers.

Episcopal Kindergarten San Jacinto School P. Walter Cxell Marilynn Capps Catherine Walsh Kindergerien Mister Klephant Barbara Ruth Warne Stephen Jones Gene Cherry Pat Lubbock Jo Anne Horeczy Robert R. Ware Lived E. Corwin

Library Friends To Meet Monday Adopt By Laws

Baytown Library Friends set first regular meeting Monday at 7 pm in the Community House to adopt by laws. Dr A R Padgett acting chair announces plans for the civic project and invites all interested residents to attend without obligation to join. By laws committee members are Mrs Ed Vaught Mrs Ray Smith Mrs C E Carlson Larry Hale and Dr Padgett.

Friends of the Baytown Library A. R. Padgett Baytown Library Padgett Ed Vaught Ray Smith C. E. Carlson Larry Hale

Past Matrons Club Plans Cedar Bayou Picnic

The Cedar Bayou Past Matrons Club will hold its annual picnic at 5 30 p m Monday at Roseland Park. All past matrons of the Cedar Bayou Eastern Star chapter are invited as guests. The next meeting is the fourth Monday in September.

Cedar Bayou Roseland Park

Baylor to Confer 665 Degrees at Sunday Ceremony

Baylor University will grant 469 degrees and six honorary degrees at a 7:30 p m Sunday commencement in Baylor Stadium. Dr Arthur Compton will deliver the address. Sunday morning the baccalaureate sermon will be by Rev James H Landes. Honorary law degrees go to Gov Allan Shivers and Atty Gen Price Daniel. other honorees include Dr James P Simonds and Rev E S Hutcherson. Air Force ROTC will award 33 second lieutenants. museum rooms in Armstrong Browning Library Building will be dedicated.

WACO UPI Baylor University Baylor Stadium Arthur Compton Atomic Energy Washington University of St. Louis Ate James H. Landes First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls Allan Shivers Price Daniel James P. Simonds Baylor Northwestern University Medicalchool Compton E. S. Hutcherson Mexia Landes Air Force Rotc Armstrong _ Browning

Sun Patterns Pattern Catalog Advertises 235 Designs

A Baytown Sun advertisement promotes pattern No. 2224 in sizes 17 through 46 with a 35 inch length and 412 yards of fabric listed. It invites readers to send 25 cents plus name address style number and size to PATTERN BUREAU New York for ordering and offers an extra 5 cents for first class mail handling. The Spring Summer Fashion Book claims over 235 designs for various ages and occasions and costs 2 dollars.

Baytown Sun Old Chelsea Station New York

Leon Harmon Receives Engineering Degree at Texas Tech

Highlands resident Leon Harmon earned his engineering degree from Texas Technological Institute at Lubbock after a strong academic record. He joined Tau Beta Pi, Alpha Chi, Kappa Mu Epsilon, and engineering and mechanical societies, finishing in the top ten of his class. He previously graduated from Lee College with nearly all A grades.

Leon Harmon Highlands Texas Technological Institute Lubbock Harmon Tau Bets Pi Alpha ‘Chi Kappa Mu Epsiloz American Society of Mechanical Engineers The Engineering Society Robert B Lee Bign Lee College

Tire Employes Win 2 Safety Awards

Baytown General Tire and Rubber Company plant workers receive two safety awards for 1950, including National Safety Council Rubber Section Group V and a Certificate of Merit from the Texas Safety Association. Presentation by F A Randall at 2 p.m. in the plant conference room. visitor passes at the guard house.

Baytown General Tire and Rubber Company K. Kitchel National Safety Council Texas Safety Association Texas F. A. Randall Gulf Coast The American Society of Safety Engineers

Uncle Of Baytonian Dies In La Porte

Funeral services for William Beck 86 year old La Porte resident and an uncle of Mrs G R Dartways of Baytown were held at 10 30 pm today at the La Porte Methodist Church He had lived in La Porte about 50 years and was in the plumbing business He had been ill for ten years He was to be buried at South Park Cemetery Survivors include his widow and two sons Rex T Beck of La Porte and Jack Beck of Houston

William Bees la Porte G. R. Dartways Ohio Baytown la Porte Methodist Church Beck South Park Rex T. Beck Jack Beck Houston

Graduates to Receive Diplomas at TCU Monday Night

Diplomas will be given to graduating seniors in exercises Monday night at Texas Christian University. Governor Allan Shivers will deliver the commencement address to the class, the third largest in TCU history. Beaumont wage boost for city workers three cent per hour, effective July 2.

Fort Worth Texas Christian University Allan Shivers TCU Saumont Beaumont

Bridal Headdress Goes Abstract in Modern Fashion

New York milliner Ian Whitney, linked with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, unveils abstract bridal headpieces for Edward Berger Inc. The designs hint at shape without weight, using velvet, lace and tulle. a bonnet silhouette and a back-set chignon piece evoke a church window. Brides may opt for modern or traditional ensembles, with gowns shifting toward fuller styles and shorter cotton frocks gaining momentum in summer.

Gay Pauley New York Topi Ian Whitney 2 Milliner Metropolitan Museum of Art Edward Berger, Inc Whitney Hamburger

Miss Kathleen Grant and Miss Isobel Killough Honored

Miss Kathleen Grant and Miss Isobel Killough were honored at a slumber party hosted by Mrs. Merrill Carter Jr. and Miss Sily Arnold at 510% West Republic. Assorted sandwiches and soft drinks were served to the honorees and 12 guests.

Kathleen Grant Isobel Killough Merrill Carter’ Jr Sily Arnold

Sick List Notice From San Jacinto Memorial

On the Sick List notes visiting hours and lists individuals including Rosemary Michalsky Crosby Mrs Virgil Sims Beytowz Mrs Clarence Fenley Baytown Thomas G Story Channelview and Carolyn Lang Crosby among others in a brief hospital notice.

San Jacinto Alemorial Rosemary Michalsky Crosby Virgil Sims—Beytowz Clarence Fenley Baytown Thomas G. Story Channelview George AL “Forrest Morrell

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