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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1949
Page
5
Virginia Meyer reports Cedar Bayou WSCS to hold annual fall bazaar Thursday evening at the Cedar Bayou Methodist Church. A Mexican supper will start at 5 pm with bazaar sales at 7 30. Items include crocheted pieces baby clothes hooked rugs jellies preserves and canned goods. Dinner price is one dollar for adults fifty cents for children.
Advertisement offers Sun Patterns for easy sewing including a dress in sizes 6 months to 2 and 3, with two options and a detachable toy pattern. It lists fabric yardages for 25 and 27 inch widths, and mentions patterns for Papa Mama and Baby Bunny with a 14 inch stuffed toy. It invites ordering by mail from Pattern Department New York and promotes a Fall Winter Fashion Book for over 250 patterns at 23 cents.
An old advertisement from 1949 features Lor reine Davies of Little Rock and Orlando promoting Arrid with Creamogen. It claims instant odor stopping action lasting up to three days, with a money back guarantee and address on every package. The copy emphasizes safety for skin and clothes and urges readers to try the product for 39 6 plus tax.
Princess Margaret faced a wardrobe clash after Paris Dior created a plunging gown gifted to the royal, with Queen Elizabeth and the family dressmaker bristling at exposure norms. London watchers watched as copies appeared in stores and Hartnell altered the plan to cloak the neckline.
Muted spring tones and linen previewed the Trinity Episcopal Guild style show at the Humble Dining Room. California designs led, selected by Style Shoppe buyer Sadye Blum, with Miss Betty Hartt and others modeling. Cochairs Mrs A C Rubey Jr and Mrs Tom Hoffman announced boot prize winners.
Miss Joyce Tullos daughter of Mr and Mrs T Tullos of Baytown wed Bob DeFoyd son of Mr and Mrs W DeFoyd of Channelview in a November 3 double ring ceremony at First Presbyterian Bartown officiated by Rev M E H McPhail. Attendants were Aire Cara way and Ray Burke Best man. The couple reside in Houston where she works for an insurance company and he attends the University of Houston.
Members of the Thimble Club gathered last night at Mrs M B Culver home with Mrs J T Field er as hostess. A floral display featured a two deep red hibiscus and purple arrangement. After a business session led by president Mrs G L Lullenage, members worked on net the point and planned for the annual Christmas party. Refreshments were provided by the hostess for those listed including Mesdames N A Brown B D Harvey M L Jordan James Nelson H Philips T J Gammage and KO EL Lyons. The next meeting is set for 7 30 p m December 6 with Mrs Gammage as hostess.
Mrs. Ernnest Hosk of First Baptist Church Baytown presented a review of Japan's New Day to Cedar Bayou WMU members yesterday at the church. After the program 24 women and nine children were served lunch. a daily 10 am meeting is planned next week at the church as part of the Little Moon Week of Prayer for Foreign Missions.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Scheeley and Mr and Mrs Frank Scheeley returned from St Louis Missouri after attending the funeral of their brother Henry Scheeley a Warrenton resident who died of a heart attack. Return to Baytown Mr F N Read and wife have returned home to Baytown after a summer on their farm near Franklin Pennsylvania Attends Funeral Mrs S B Nelson has returned from Raymon Gurlie after attending the funeral of her uncle Ernest E Lewis who died suddenly last Wednesday Vacation Trip Mr and Mrs R J Moran and Betsy Moran of 109 East Sterling returned from a week long vacation in Jasper Newton Kirbyville and Crockett
A garbled calendar listing indicates meetings from Trinity Episcopal Kindergarten Mothers Club to WSCS groups at St Mark's Methodist, Cedar Bayou and Baytown Community House. Also notes Rebekah Lodge ICOF Hall and a Legion of American Cancer Society group, with chaotic entries and partial times.
At Second Baptist Church WMU led by Mrs. H E Stowe and the Men’s Brotherhood led by J E Barnes met at 7:30 pm Tuesday. R W Webb reviewed Gods Hurry by Duke McCall. a gift to Mrs Webb was given. refreshments for 43 members followed. The history of America is traced to 450 A D.
Eighteen members and a guest of Trinity Episcopal church Parish Guild met last Monday afternoon with Mrs J E Boydell for a program on Family Prayer presented by Mrs John H Biccuiley. Plans for the December 19 Christmas party were discussed with the place to be announced later. Mrs Bryson Filbert presided. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Miss Carmel Boudreaux was honored at a mixed bridal shower and tea from 4 to 7 at Forrest 305. Hostesses were Mrs Alvera Griffin and her mother Mrs A D Petras of San Antonio. Miss Ouida Carroll kept the bride’s book for 42 guests. White chrysanthemum arrangements adorned the home. The wedding to Stancil Norton is planned for December 17 at St Mary’s Rectory in Orange. The Mildred Cox Circle of Memorial Baptist Church met with Mrs J J Lizenbee, with Mrs G R Bloodgood presiding, opening with prayer. Mrs Lisenbee led the mission study “Japan's New Day.” The group noted no circle meeting next week due to the Lottie Moon week of prayer programs. Other attendees included Mrs LM Butler, Mrs Winnie Jones, and Mrs Lawrence Bourge.
The Baytown Area Council of Women from First Christian Church will meet Friday at 2 in the Fellowship Hall for the December gathering and officer installation. Mrs. H S Frazier to serve as installing officer as elected officers are announced after nominating committee reports. A social hour follows installation. all area women invited. Morrell Park Sewing Club meets Thursday morning at 9 in Mrs. Noel Stiles home 507 West Homan. members urged to attend.
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