Bat Tree Lighting Ceremony Planned For Next Tuesday
Baytown prepares a community tree lighting at the West Avenue traffic circle next Tuesday at 6 PM. Girl and Boy Scout troops will perform live scenes and musical numbers for about 300 to 400 participants in uniform, with Miss B Casey directing ceremonies and Miss Alana Watson coordinating seating for better views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
P'gin
West
Texas
Terrele
Alana Watson
Gtr
West Side
Moryell Park
J. E. Ward
George Adams
Misse B. Casey
Girl Scouts
Marian Henson
R. E. Lee
Mari- Zlyn Gilbert
Marjorie Chuil
White Star Laundry and Dry Cleaners Free Delivery Service
Os Pruitt announces free delivery service for White Star Laundry and Dry Cleaners with phone contact 3158 for pickup and drop off.
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White Star Laundry & Dry Cleaners
Pruitt
39 Club Mass Birthday Celebration at Callams Home
A birthday party for 39 club members and their husbands was held at Mr. and Mrs. Wade Callam’s home in East Pearce. Guests exchanged gifts, posed for baby pictures, and judged photos. prizes went to Mrs. George Bland and WV Placek. Attendees wore birthday month costumes and enjoyed muffins, sandwiches, and coffee. Twenty three attended. The note mentions the US Naval Academy opening in 1835.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Callam
East Pearce
Study Club
George Bland
WV. Placek
Joan Baldwin
Catlam
A. B. Hicks
F. G. Cloud
Edwin Cooke
Duke Jones
Central WMU hosts Nigeria program at church
Mrs. Henry A Ward led a WMU program on Nigeria for Central Baptist Church. The program featured five roles by members including Mrs Frank Odom as a missionary wife in Nigeria and Mrs W W Roberts as a preacher missionary's wife. The meeting included devotional by Mrs C W Kirkland, a prayer by Mrs J M Lilly, and plans for December toy and candy drives for Negro children. A new Lewise Tanner circle for first-time WMU members was announced with Mrs Lilly as chairman. Ida Stevens supervised decorations for the luncheon for 536 members and four visitors.
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Henry A. Ward
Nigeria
Women's Missionary Union of Central Baptist Church
Frank Odom
W. W. Roberts
R. H. Chandler
Lewise Tanner
WMU
Lilly
Community Missions Project
L. V. Lawhon
J. Q. Geiger
Alvin
W. B. Tucker
Mirs
WM. Miller
W. J. Lawdon
A. A. Sanders
Ida Stevens
Deputy Sheriff Speaks To Sixth Grade Girl Scouts
Sheriff’s Deputy J C Bickerstaff spoke on bicycle safety to sixth grade Girl Scouts at Anson Jones early this week. Invited by troop leaders Mrs B W Mann and Mrs E F Hallman, he urged cyclists to observe traffic rules and avoid leaving bicycles on streets or sidewalks to prevent accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Bickerstaff
Anson Jones
Bickerstaff
Sheriff's Department
B. W. Mann
E. F. Hallman
Girk Scouts
AAUW Recommends 18 Women For Cabinet Posts
The American Association of University Women has recommended 18 women for top posts in the new Republican administration. The list includes Florence Zilgatier of Iowa and Culp Hobby of Texas among others, reflecting ongoing efforts to place women in high government positions.
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Washington
American Association of University Women
Association
Status of Women
Florence Zilgatier
Iowa
Culp Hobby
Usion
Tex
Dorothy Dol
Houghton
Urk
Bear Facts Club To Work For Vote For Servicemen
The Bear Facts club plans to urge the next Legislature to extend voting rights to all servicemen. At a Monday meeting at Mrs. H. A. Going’s home the group drafted a resolution for the House of Representatives. They organized a post-Christmas party for Cedar Bayou service members at A N Nelson’s home on Market St Rd with chairs and invitation duties assigned.
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Bear Facts Club
H. A. Going
Bob
A. N. Nelson
Market St. Rd
White Elephant
Memorial Baptist WMU Holds Royal Service Meet
Forty four Memorial Baptist Women’s Missionary Union members attended a Royal Service program at the church. They were reminded of Lottie Moon Week of Prayer starting next week and were asked to bring boxes of used warm clothing for Korea. A Thanksgiving luncheon followed the program as members packed clothing for Texas Baptist orphan homes and sent groceries to a needy family. Box offerings supported Buckner’s orphanage, with a district meeting planned December 5 in Houston.
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Memorial Baptist
Women's Missionary Union
Lottie Moon
Korea
WMU
Lester Alford
Nigeria
Bill Wise
Reba Denny
Wilma Godkin
T. W. Lyons
Marcy’ Cauley
Jack E. Pruett
W. D. Kennedy
Edith Stewart
Jewel Bishop
W. W. Sanders
O. ©. Dorris
Baptist Orphan's Homes
Texas
Buckner's Orphan's Home
First Baptist Church
Houston
A. L. Jordan
A. L Jordan
Nigeria Topic Of Second Baptist Women Study
The Women’s Missionary society of Second Baptist church met for the monthly Royal Service program with the topic Awakened Nigeria Learns of Love. Mrs Johnny Albright led, aided by six others. Sixty four members attended and voted a 25 gift to Buckner benevolences. A Thanksgiving dinner followed and a daily week of prayer was announced.
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Nigeria
Women's Missionary Society of
Second Baptist Church
Johnny Albright
HL. M. Mathews
H. D. Cartlidge
Ralph Lambright
H. F. Pash
W. B. New
W.T. Hammack
Buckner
Lottie Moon
Cartlidge
WMS
Rayer
Inge Turner Wedding Date Planned in Highlands
Miss Jo Ann Inge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Inge, is engaged to Billy Gene Turner. The couple expect to marry late December or New Year’s Day. Jo Ann is a Robert E. Lee high senior. Billy Gene is a Hartman high graduate employed at the Baytown refinery. A shower for the bride was hosted by Miss Bonnie Goodman with co-hostesses and about 50 guests.
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L. N. Inge
South Main
Highlands
Jo Ann Inge
Billy Gene Turner
Baytown
Bonnie Goodman
North Highth
Opal Stuart
Miss Elis
Lavendar Chrysanthersurms
Miss Stuart
Miss Goodman
Just Folks Names N Notes Deer Hunt Success and Elections
Mr and Mrs Jack Heard in Leon county report a very successful deer hunt after Mrs Heard shot a 10 point buck and Mr Heard killed two bucks including an eight point and a three point In Baytown Miss Jani Bramlett daughter of Mr and Mrs M E Bramlett 219 John A was elected to the University of Houston judiciary council representing the sophomore class at Central School of Nursing Mrs Suggs of Austin visits Mr and Mrs N P Davis and relatives for about 10 days Nathaniel Welch formerly of Baytown has received his commission as first lieutenant at Texas A and M Battery
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Jack Heard
Leon County
Baytown
Austin
N.P. Davis
Diana Vaughan Celebrates Sixth Birthday at Grandparents’ Home
Diana Louise Vaughan marked her sixth birthday with a party at her grandparents Mr and Mrs R L Tipton 210 West Lobit hosting her mother Mrs Mildred Vaughan and Mrs Tipton. Blue and yellow chrysanthemums decorated the home. Teddy Hefner won first prize in a guessing game as relatives and friends gathered including Jill Marie Fowler Suzette Shanks Harriet Johnson Bobby Buelow and other guests.
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Diana Louise Vaughan
R. L. Tipton
West Lobit
Mildred Vaughan
Tipton
Diana Louise
Teddy Hefner
Jill Marie Fowler
Suzette Shanks
Harriet Johnson
Bobby Buelow
Bains
Guy
Jimmy
Billy Woods
Nancy Adams
Vicky
Bobbie Glenn Eberly
Diana Gail
Cynthia
Deborah Phillips
Phillip Hicks
G. M. Everly
J. R. Woods
Cecil Phillips
James Stalsby
Patricia Keller Leads New Brownie Troop 11 Officers
Girl Scout Troop 11 elected Patricia Keller as president and installed Julia Patterson as vice president, Clara Roleinberg secretary, Ellen Humphrey treasurer, and Pat Voparil reporter. The group met at St Mark's annex and then traveled to Baytown for practice ahead of the tree lighting at the Texas-Decker-Market circle next Tuesday at 6 p.m.
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Patricia Keller
Patricia
St Mark's‘ Methodist Church
Julia Patterson
Clara Roleinberg
Ellen Humphrey
Pat Voparil
Baytown
Texas-Decker-Market
Friendship Class Serves Turkey Dinner at Wooster Baptist
Members of the Friendship class of Wooster Baptist church held a turkey dinner Monday night in the educational building. Thanksgiving baskets were prepared and a short business meeting was held. Twenty members and two guests Rev. and Mrs. Fletcher Envin attended.
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Wooster Baptist Church
Fletcher Envin
New Treasurer Takes Over In Brownie Troop
Brownie Troop 6 members passed dues to new treasurer Peggy Fearey Monday at Burnet school. Patrol leaders Kathleen Busby Gayle Creekmore and Patricia Ford led the meeting, then Troop 6 joined Girls Scout Troop 24 to practice songs for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The practice included cold drinks for the girls.
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Brownie Troop 6
Peggy Fearey
Kathleen Busby
Gayle Creekmore
Patricia Ford
Burnet School
Girls Scout Troop 24
Friendly Acres 4-H Plans Yule Party
The Friendly Acres 4-H club plans a Christmas party from 5 pm to 6 pm on December 26 at Coady Baptist church. Girls formed committees for refreshments decorations and recreation at a Monday church meeting with Dorothy Hines Diana Keating Wanda Brown leading the refreshments group.
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Friendly Acres 4-H Club
Jaycee-ettes Continue Plans For Palsy Center Party
The Jaycee-ettes discussed plans for a Christmas party for cerebral palsy center children at a Monday meeting in the Quack Shack. Polio drive progress was reported by Mrs. George Spangler, with January set for the drive. Thanksgiving baskets distribution remains open until 2 p.m. Wednesday, with only a few names left. The program featured a review of The Moon is Blue, led by Mrs. R. C. Halter.
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Jayceeettes
Quack Shack
George Spangler
Jack Hodson
Blue
R. C. Halter
Richard Atkins
Cedar Bayou P TA Reports State Convention
Mrs. Scott Caudle, Cedar Bayou P T A president, presented a full report on the recent state P T A convention held in Wichita Falls. Rev. B R Burns of First Baptist Cedar Bayou spoke on The Home the Greatest Institution in the Nation. A playlet titled Thanksgiv ing at Beeville Schools was performed. The group noted a net profit of 915 20 from the Halloween carnival and Mildred Walker’s first grade won the membership prize for the second year. A dental check up report was also given by Elis Smith.
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Scott Caudle
Cedar Bayou
Parent-Teacher Association
Wichita Falls
B. R. Burns
First Baptist Church of
Beeville
Christine Davis
S. Luthringer
P-Ta
Mildred Walker
Walker
Elis Smith
St Johns Class Social Meet at Methodist Church
The Progressive class of St Johns Methodist church held its monthly social Tuesday at the church. President Mrs J D Bays led the meeting. A substitute teachers committee was formed to support rotation plans. The December social was canceled with the next session planned for January. Telephone committee members were appointed. Hostesses will share refreshments costs. Canasta was played. drinks and cookies served to 20 members. An electric mixer attachment kit was noted as a future tool upgrade.
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St. John'’s Methodist Church
J. D. Bays
Leon Daniels
J.parker
C. W. McElroy
J. D. Daffern
Leon Daniel
Kiwanita Club Delivers Clothing To Needy Families
The Kiwanitas plan a clothing drive next week to aid needy families and will also deliver magazines to veterans at Houston's Veterans Hospital. At the Monday meeting hosted by Ma A. N. Johnson they approved plans for the project and for Thanksgiving baskets. A nominating committee was named to include Mrs. Ben Wilson Mrs. L L Fuller and Mrs. James Sherwood. The group discussed a Christmas party set for December 18 at Mrs. James Sherwood’s home.
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Kiwanitas
Venerans Hos
Pital
Houston
Ma A. N. Johnson
Virginia
Sammy McPhail
Ben Wilson
L. L. Fuller
James Sherwood
South Circle Drive
Past Matrons Sponsor Rummage Sale in Goose Creek
Goose Creek Past Matrons club will sponsor a rummage sale December 5 and 6 at the Fowlen hotel. Proceeds aid the grand chapter hospital fund. Plans were outlined at the last meeting hosted by Mrs. M. J. O’Banion. Co-hostesses included several members. 19 attendees.
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Goose Creek Past Matrons Club
Fowlen Hotel
G. A. Lillie
Dal Grigg
L. D. Wilburn
Maevanee Millican
Grand Chapter
Hospital Fund
M. J. O'Banion
Indiana
Omega Huddle
H. H. Dorris
Macvanee Millican
J. W. Fierce
Live Oak
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Ning
City Ward
AAUW
West Texas Ave
Second Baptist
Inge-Turner
Nathas E. Welch
New Brownie Troop
Brownie
WSCS
St. John's Women's Society of Christian Service
George Eillender
Kilgore Road
Prentice
Hawthorne
Jaycee-ettes
St., John's
Kiwanita Club
Ferguson Motors, Inc
Texas Ave
Wonder
Scarborough
N. Main
Jeysa
Peoples State Bank
Minnesota
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