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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1955

Page

7

Grace WSCS Pledge Service At Grace Methodist Church

Grace Woman's Society of Christian Service met Wednesday at Grace Methodist Church for a pledge service titled Making Melody. Susannah Wesley circle led the program with seven notes representing teamwork. Members present included Mrs John Pepper, Mrs W W Finch, Mrs W T Massey, Mrs Glen Taylor, and Mrs W C Rogers. Outgoing president Mrs L C Burn received a corsage. vice president Mrs L J Lawrence presented it, and Mrs Wilburn gave a corsage and membership pin to Mrs W Costley. A lantern for the new sanctuary will be purchased by the WSCS. Thirty three members attended and refreshments were served by the Martha circle. Back To Indiana MR RL Treadway and wife visited Baytown then returned home to Gary Indiana.

W. T. Massey Glen Taylor W. C. Rogers L. C.burn L. J. Lawrence Wilburn Tfe W. Costley WSCS Martha’ Circle

Zamoras To Observe 50th Anniversary In Baytown

Johnella Boynton reports on Mr. and Mrs. J F Zamora of 1108 Cherry Baytown who celebrate 60 years of marriage with an open house from 2 to 4 pm Saturday. Their life spans multiple moves and nine surviving children plus one who died in service. Their eldest children include Virginia Moreno and Tito Zamora. The couple’s resilience and shared faith kept them together through family tragedies and a 1939 fire that damaged nearby properties. Tito will soon receive a degree in photography from the University of Houston.

Johnella Boynton J.F. Zamora Cherry Baytown Beaumont Zamora Thenlizabeth Aléman Elizabeth Lafayette Voth Zamoras Virginia J. R. Moreno Moreno East Texas Frank Archie Merchant ‘Marines Boig Old Main Street

Pre Nup Shower Honors Miss Wanda Settle

Miss Wanda Settle, who marries Standley Renfro on June 4, was honored at a pre nuptial shower Wednesday night at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Guests numbered 24 and were served punch. Floral decor included shasta daisies and lace fern. Hostesses were Mrs. James Johnson, Mrs. Margaret Brown and Mrs. Join Brunson.

Wanda Settle Standley Renfro Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints James Johnson Margaret Brown Mre Join Brunson

McClain and Lankford Married in Baytown Baptist Temple

Miss Olga Juanita McClain and Charles Melvin Lankford wed at 2 p.m. Sunday in Baytown Baptist Temple with Rev. Jimmie H. Gray presiding. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. McClain, wore light blue crystalline attire and a pearl jewelry ensemble. Groom is son of Mrs. J. J. Lankford of Clover Leaf. The couple plans a Corpus Christi honeymoon before returning to reside in Baytown.

Olga Juanita McClain Charles Melvin Lankford Baptist Temple Church Jimmie H. Gray A." H. McClain Baytown Lankford J. J. Lankford Clover Leaf Marion McClain Ervin Stanaland Bill Parker Frances Carroll

Mrs Shaw Recital At Central Baptist Church Saturday

Mrs Shaw presents a recital by older piano students at 7 30 pm Saturday at Central Baptist Church. Participants include Karen Powell Sharon Blow Rose mary O Re ar Linda Watts Mary Gail Knight Patricia Jackson Donna Bond and many others. Certificates will be awarded to listed students for the National Teacher's Guild audition in Houston. The public is invited.

Allen ‘Shaw Central Baptist Church Karen Powell Sharon Blow Rosemary O'Rear Linda Watts Mary Gail Knight Patricia Jackson Donna Bond Michael Lawless Susanne LaClanc Gretchen Remkers Barbara Evans Linda Washburn Cynthis Ramsey Arthur Holle Judy Endel Nelena Broom Mary Sue Wilson Marcia Beaugh Gracie Lee Martin Alden Crawford Beverly Crawford Bennie Gray Richard Gregory Janet Hunt Patsy Rowe Marilyn Gilbert Gretchen Remkes Susanne LaBlanc Judy Endes Dianne Manley National Teacher's Guild Houston

Book Review Club Hears Sara Dane Discussion At Bank Room

Three guests and 15 members attended the Wednesday session of the Book Review club in the First National Bank director's room. Mrs. Earl Mize D. R. Murchison and J. L. Franklin Sr. reviewed Sara Dane noting the author Katherine Gaskin is Australian and that the novel required two years of research. Sara Dane parallels Mary Reibey and tells of a woman sentenced in England who marries a naval officer after her voyage to Australia. The next review will be Public Philosophy with Mrs. J J Franklin Jr. on June 4. MR and MRS C W DUBE attended graduation at A and M where their son Leonard Oscar Dube earned a B S in mechanical engineering and commissioned as second lieutenant.

First National Bank Earl Mize D. R. Murchison J. L. Franklin Sr 5. B. Hickerson Sara Dane Katherine Gaskir Australia Mary Reibey South Wales Sara England Mary Sara J. J. Franklin Jr A and M C. W. Dube East James Leonard Oscar Dube

Mrs Oehler Hosts Graduation Party in Highlands

Mrs Ernest C Oehler hosted a graduation party this week at her Highlands home for Zoe Ann Hager. Guests included Evie Gardner Bennie Hargrove Pat Thomas Jerry Waggoner Jacqueline Johnson Barney Jones Karen Cauthen Nita Faye Emfinger Ronnie Clamon Judy Chandler Sandra Cullison Wayne Hosea James Fuller Karen Lee Simma Diane Flippo Van Hooper Charlotte Chandler Pat Morgan and Olan Cluthern. Pink and white decorations featured a festive color theme. Cale and cold drinks were served and games were played.

Ernest C. Oehler Zoe Ann Hager Highlands Evie Gardner Bennie Hargrove Pat Thomas Jerry Waggoner Jacquline Johnson Barney Jones Karen Cauthén Nita Faye Emfinger Ronnie Cla«mon Judy Chandler Sandra Cullisson Wayne Hosea James Fuller Karent Lee Simma Sulphur Diane Flippo van Hooper Charlene Chandler Pat Morgan Olan Cluthern Cale

Mrs Frederick Hosts Circle At First Christian Church

The Hattle Mitchel circle of the First Christian church met Tuesday at Mrs Frank Frederick's home at 1202 Adams with nine members present. The program study on Mission work in India featured member participation. Members were reminded love offerings will be turned in at the June Christian Women's Fellowship meeting. A CWF project funds foreign students in the United States, with collection slated for June.

Hattle Mitchel First Christian Church Frank Frederick Adams Imem

Mrs Snyder Hosts Sara Black Graduation Party

Sara Ann Black was honored at a lawn party Tuesday at 9 Market Street hosted by Mrs. M. L. Snyder. Guests included Ann Dazilsky and others. activities were crabbing, badminton, and sunbathing. Sara is a prospective graduate of Robert B. Leo High School.

Sara Ann Black M. L. Snyder Market Street Ann Dazilsky Anna, Beth Ather«ton Janet Jones Betty Bowles Genevieve Wilkinson Martha Lee Hodges Elizabeth Meruby Kay Heiman Sara Robert B. Leo High School

Priscilla Club Plans September Meeting at Mrs Moore’s Home

The Priscilla Club, meeting at Mrs. Frank Moore’s residence on 201 Stimp- Bon, approved a September gathering. Fifteen members and one guest attended the latest session, with Mrs. Paul Pickett from Emperia, Kansas, welcomed as a visitor hosted by Mrs. Ny D Sules.

Aeon Club Frank Moore Paul Pickett

Ashbel Smith Grads Entertained At Roseland Park

Ashbel Smith elementary graduates Margaret Schuller and Stephanie Stephenson were entertained with a Whenger Toast at Roseland Park this week. Hosts were their parents H A Schuller and R C Stephenson Jr. About media were served hot dogs and drinks.

Margaret. Schuller Stephanie Stephenson Ashbel Smith Roseland Park H. A. Schuller R. C. Stephenasn Jr Wera

Church Of Christ Seniors Honored At Shrimp Supper

REL seniors at Highlands Church of Christ were entertained Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs H A Slaughter with a shrimp supper. Martha Sue Slaughter and Sara Ann Dean were hostesses. Red and white flowers matched a miniature graduate centerpiece. The group played dominoes. Honor guests included Kenneth Pace Bobby Griffin Terry Adams Richard Wolfe Patsy Aiken and Allen Touhy.

REL Highlands Church of ‘Christ H. A. Slaughter Martha Sue Slaughter Sara Ann Dean Kenneth Pace Bobby Griffin Terry Adams Richard Wolfe Patsy Aiken Allen Touhy Dunn Niest

Miscellaneous Shower Fetes Miss Morris Bride Elect

Miss Juanita Morris bride elect of the Rev Donald Young was honored at a miscellaneous shower. Attendees included Mrs G C Dickens Mrs Betty Halton Mrs A M Young Mrs Johnny Harvey Mrs Vada Ashwood and Mrs Davis. In the receiving line were Mrs H A Morris and Mrs Raymond Young. Finke roses decorated the serving table with mint green as the color theme.

Donald Young Juanita “Morris G. C. Dickens Betty Halton Johnny Harvey Vada Ashwood Davis H. A. Morris Raymond: Young Finke

Luge Drawer Knobs Securely Restored with Bath of Shellac

A bath of thin shellac is used to hold luge drawer knobs firmly in place when they are reset, ensuring durability and proper alignment.

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