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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1965
Page
4
The Goose Creek Country Club Ladies Golf Association hosts its annual Christmas Dance Saturday with formal or semi formal attire. Archle Silvia provides music from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Guests may attend at 2.50 per person or 5.00 per couple. members and husbands attend free. Reservations via the club office.
Mr and Mrs Vance Borland and daughter Gisselle of Hawaii were feted at a Thanksgiving family reunion hosted by Mr and Mrs Ray Wimmer. About 30 guests across four generations attended including J E Fenton Tommy of Hardin BR Powell Ben Martin and Davis of Galveston A E Hansen Donna Karen and Joe of Houston Lee Bishop and Todd of Deer Park and Baytown guests Will Stephenson and others. Borland, who lived with his grandparents the Stephensons until joining the Navy in 1942, now runs Borland Textiles in Honolulu. They plan to return Wednesday via Los Angeles.
ALICE FEINBERG notes the countdown to Christmas with two weeks left and brisk arrivals of merchandise at the House of Fashion. Decorations glow on Texas Avenue as shoppers anticipate early gift wrapping, urging customers to begin early or wait to the last minute.
A chaotic family naming process unfolds as new parents discuss nine months of name options. Relatives suggest honoring ancestors with Charles or Houston while a brother favors Charles Seat. The scene captures a playful, crowded naming conference with many relatives contributing ideas and initials to consider.
A family debates naming their newborn over four days with relatives suggesting Gregory, Gregory C, and Gregory Charles Houston. The nurse urges decisions, the doctor notes the long name, and the father blends names as Gregory Charles Houston. Ultimately the baby is simply called The Baby.
Modern home design trends show builders adding built-in bookshelves and homebuyers choosing tile to cut upkeep. Tile provides durable color and a bright finish, reducing polishing time and enhancing library-like appeal in contemporary houses.
Printer ad describes silk velveteen and velveteen blends with U neck blouses and printed patterns. Includes sizes 4 6 and mentions coin pricing plus 15 cents extra for first class mail and special handling. Send to Miran Mart Pattern Dept. 232 West 11th St New Prin cip BER.
A cultural arts and crafts display opens at 9 20 a m Wednesday at Roseland Park Pavilion. Parenty and Teachers Associations sponsor the annual craft event with Baytown school PTAs represented. Public viewing begins at 9 a m with a brief business session at 9 20 followed by Christmas carols and refreshments.
An editor's note by Frances McCulloch advises careful choice of gifts with permanent press finishes. Cotton blends and wash and wear fabrics save ironing time but may weaken up to 50 percent and limit color and fit. Buyers should check for off grain cuts, proper stitching, and consistency with tricot wash and wear properties for durability and drape.
A Baytown Eva Maud subdivision group showcases inventive Christmas decor. Neighbors, led by Mrs Dial Murphy and the Murphys, craft styrofoam ornaments from scraps, sequin nets, beads, and brocade. Irene Mitchell joins in crochet work and afghans as locals exchange ideas with Vernon linked guests.
Dayton hosts a barbecue reunion for Lt. Baumbach and wife Frances Kellogg with family members from Baytown Pasadena Crosby Abbeville and Port Arthur among others. Attendees include Kellogg Parks LeBlanc Butaud Holitzke Gautreaux Jordan Hillish and Conner families. The gathering honors their son Robert Jr. and daughter Dima with welcome home notices.
Homemakers repurpose a found piano bench into a child’s work space. A floor cushion seating allows drawing or coloring, with the top refinished or tiled for durability. A storage compartment under the seat holds crayons paints and puzzles for easy cleanup.
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