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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1954
Page
7
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Bellaire Methodist church Ora torio choir will perform Handel's The Messiah at 6 p.m. Sunday at Cedar Bayou Methodist Church. A 60-voice ensemble accompanied by organist Mrs Milo Morgan and pianist Mrs E B Lowder will be directed by Parle B Lowder, Bellaire church minister of music. A Chancel quartet will provide delicate contrast to the full choir. Soloists include Mrs G W Cooper Mrs L M Avera Mrs B K Williford James Rosborough Ralph Helm and Fred Wilhelm.
Miss Lucille Johnson of Highlands and Milton Sanderfer married in First Baptist Church Houston with Dr. Owen White officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Lila Johnson and T. J. Johnson, wore a winter white Faille gown and carried white Carnations with a gold pendant necklace. Sanderfer, son of Mrs. Lessie Sanderfer, is employed in Houston. They reside at 5011 Austin, Houston, after a weekend wedding trip. Mission study plans announced by Mrs. J. M. Lilly for La Porte WM association members at 10 a.m. Wednesday. study from Land of Many Worlds as part of foreign missions week. Daily WI meetings at 10 a.m. through the week.
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Mr and Mrs Q Williams of La Porte announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Williams to William Key Jobson of La Porte The couple will wed during Christmas season Jobson a La Porte high school industrial arts teacher holds a B A and M A from Southwest State The bride elect is secretary to the La Porte School Superintendent and a La Porte graduate
Pupils of Mrs Z L Bailey will be presented in voice and piano recital at 2 pm Sunday at the Boytown Community house. Public invited. Piano numbers by Jerry Masters Susan Annette Gil Carol McElroy Ronnie McWlroy Ann Waves Michael Wratten Carolyn Maris Baldridge Peggy Sue Bailey Linda Joy Washburn Gloria Diane Savell Linda Joyce Bailey Susan Ann Creasy Gary Lee Bailey Oleta Whitley. Voice students include Ronald Kent McCraw Linda Joy Washburn Carol McElroy Linda Joye Bailey Sherry Pittman Gary Lee Bailey Glenna Dean Skain.
The Anson Jones Parent-Teacher Association in Baytown pledged help to expand the U S Treasury School Savings Program for 1954-55. Members adopted the project with county officers and school authorities, with leadership from four national women’s groups including the American Legion Auxiliary and Daughters of the American Revolution.
A dense calendar lists Baytown clubs and churches holding Christmas events and meetings. Activities include Bay or Home Demonstration Club at Mrs G E Troxell’s home, AAUW party at Elks lodge, and 38 Study Club at East Republic Street, with dates and addresses. Writers Guild plans a 7:38 p.m. Thursday meeting at the Community House to read originals and organize a Christmas party.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Stewart Heights Baptist church hosts a week of foreign missions prayer with the theme Oh Come Let Us Adore Him. Meetings run 9:30 a.m. on Monday through Wednesday and Friday, with Thursday at 9 a.m. for visitation. A 300 goal is set for the Lottie Moon offering to support foreign missions. Attendees dressed in country costumes represented Spain Italy China Japan and the Philippines. The WMU recently completed a mission study titled Land of Many Words taught by Mrs. J. C. Harrison, while youth materials included Flying Missions and Adventurers in Brazil. The group plans a Christmas basket for a needy family and gifts for Texas Children's Home in Beeville.
The La Porte Square Dance club begins a series of lessons at 7 30 pm Thursday at the La Porte Community house. Open to all La Porte Bay shore Neighborhood center members. The class will meet weekly and the club sponsors a hip square dance at 8 pm Saturday nights. G M Blount chairs the club.
Reggie Johnson celebrated his fourth birthday at his parents Mrs. and Mrs. Samby Johnson 109 Maple with cake and ice cream in cowboy decor. Guests included Janice Johnson, Sarah Carew, Jerry Wooster, Joe Carver. party favors and a fish pond game provided entertainment. A large basket held party sweets. PTA meeting set for 6 pm Tuesday at Mrs. Z. WoWiilte 1112 Turner. attendance urged for committee chairs and twelve mothers attended cake and pastries.
In the school auditorium the Dads and Scouts organize a program with each troop performing a part. The Dads club will meet for a business section as the Scouts prepare.
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