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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1955

Page

6

Washable fabrics charm home wardrobe shoppers

A Baytown Sun shopping feature highlights new and washable textiles for home sewers. It details virgin wool blends, polyamide and rayon fabrics, crease resistant and shrink proof materials, jacquard weaves, silk cotton blends, and exotic textures like corduroy and satin checks. The article notes easy care qualities and suggests uses from dresses to drapes.

Lghtoweight Women's Department Baytown Sun

Wedding Trip Marks Cedar Tree Bride and Groom

A Cedar Tree couple tied the knot with a ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 4.2. wend on Saturday, the bride wearing an ice blue silk gown with a fitted bodice and bouffant skirt, pearls in a blue veil, and pink roses. Guests included Miss Joanna Eoiman and Miss Janelle Bishop, with Prewitt as best man. The couple’s reception followed and plans for travel included a blue suit for the bride. The groom, a graduate of Allen Military School, works with Higgin Standard Brisk Go. both families attend local churches and civic groups.

Kemper Elgin George Geneva Carr Ren Saat Th. Prewitt Joanna Eoiman Houston Janelle Bishop Highlands Hane Robert H. Lee High School Sam Houston State Teachers College SHSTC Alien Military School Junior Allege Asd Prewitt Hig

Engagement notice for Maria Pena and Santos Garcia

Miss Maria Guadalupe Pena of 170 Gulf and Mr and Mrs Benito Pena announce the engagement to Santos Garcia. The couple plans a October 22 ceremony at St Josephs Church. Maria Guadalupe Pena is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Pena with Garcia of Fort Worth stationed in the army in Florida.

Benito Pena Gulf Maria Guadalupe Pena Santos Garcia St. Joseph's Cathe and Ore Calif Garcia Fienniy Fellington Pong

Weddings and reunions span Cedar Bayou and Baytown area

Miss Geneva Carr and George Prewitt hosted a Saturday reception at the bride’s parents home with several town guests including Mrs. W. T. Ansley of Mineral Wells and Mrs. Pet Sherp of Pot Arthur. Albright and McMenug families staged a Saturday reunion at the Thrower home on Krowlton Road Cedar Bayou with seventy five attendees. Austin visitors Dr and Mrs Norman B. Godfrey joined Baytown relatives for a weekend visit. Alpha Chi Omega officer Missy Martha Leach of Highlands UT was elected treasurer and serves on two campus committees. Larry Gail Fond celebrated his second birthday Tuesday. he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pond.

Geneva Carr George Prewitt J. Ly Carr W. T. Ansley Mineral Wells GW. Prewitt Elgin Pet Sherp Pot Arthur Albright and McMenug Bos. Thrower Krowlton Road Cedar Bayou Buster McManus PL. Evans Richard Lee Wisnfield Austin Norman B. Godfrey Jerry and Wilson CW. Farr Baytown Robert White W. F. White A. S. Carter Alpha Chi Omega Missy Martha Leach University of Texas Sorore Doy Miss Leach L. F. Leach Highlands University Larry Gail Fond W. CG. Pond Utah Mire W. I. Pond Michigan Bennett Crow Ragers Tex

Felknor to Give AAUW Report in Baytown Meeting

Mrs. Felknor, chairwoman of the Status of Women committee for the Baytown AAUW, will give a report at Wednesday morning’s meeting in the Community House. Barbara Mills, a Girl State representative, will discuss her Austin trip during the session. Hostesses include Mrs. Day Jr, Mrs. Amerson, Mrs. Deventer, Mrs. Gaber, Mrs. Drouilaet, and Mrs. Wyler.

G. £. Felknor Baytown American Association of University Women A.m AAUW Barbara Mills Austin H. B. Day Jr B.G. Amerson Paul Deventer Forrest Gaber A. F. Drouilaet LJ. Wy Jer

Mrs. Gordon Celebrated At Work Shower

Mrs. Cecil Gordon was honored with a work shower Saturday night at Mrs. Wy. W. Gardner’s home. Pink roses and coral vine decorated, lace table held a large pink and blue cake with stork toppers, arrangements of roses, and 35 guests registered by Mrs. J. P. Adcock. Sherbet punch served with cake. A high chair was preserved for the honoree.

Cecil Gordon Wy. W. Gardner J. P. Adcock Gardner Adcock W. L. Walker J.P. Adcock David Smit C. A. Harmon Dick Fannetti CG. C. Carepenter Woo. Herring C.N. Guest J.P. Short

Birthday Party Held for 12 Year Old Ronny Walthall

Mrs D and Thomas hosted a birthday party at their home at 419 Alva for Ronny Walthall attended by family and friends. Games and contests were featured with prints awarded to Carla Sveley, Roger Young, Donald Wayne Cauble, and Judy Adcock. Guests included Margaret Ann Young, Donald Cauble, Carla See ley, Lester and Roger Young, Judy Adcock, and Cariene Barrington. An honored guest was Ronny’s grandmother Mrs B Fu Daniis of Magnolia, Arkansas. Ice cream, cookies and cold drinks were served.

D. &. Thomas Alva Ronny Walthall Ty Carla Sveley Roger Young Donald Wayne Cauble Judy Adcock Margaret Ann Young Donald Cauble Carla Seeley Lester Judy Adcork Caariene Barrington Ronny B. Fu. Daniis Magnolia Ark

Capable Co Chairs Lead Baytown Women’s Division Fair

Capable co chairmen Mrs. B Stricklin and Mrs. D J Wallace lead the Baytown Fair Women’s Division as they promote home demonstration and 4 H involvement. Stricklin, a longtime 4 H member, teaches at St Johns Methodist and mentors youth. Wallace, a Cedar Bayou High grad, taught in League City and now helps Friendly Acres clubs. Exhibitors from nearby clubs are invited to enter handwork art flowers food and farm produce with judging starting Wednesday.

Ming Baytown Fair Women's B. Stricklin D. J. Wallace Tha. Ision Baytown Jyle Wallace C.K. Spencer Baytown Fair Stricklin Misa Frances Prichard Harris County Friendly Acres Home Demonstration civ Strickin St. John'’s Methodist Church Cedar Bayou Farent-rancher Association Stricktin James

Music Club Begins Study

The Wednesday Morning Music club will begin study on their Christmas music at 9:70 a.m. Wednesday at their meeting in the Community house. The Christmas program will be given during the club tea near Christmas. Director is Mrs. David Skull. The club honored two charter members, Mrs. D. W. Alpha and Mrs. J. Coady, with a coffee in the Community house.

David Skull D. W. Alpha 3. J. Coady Coady St. Joseph's Catholic School Alpha Dan Castleman Virginia Stone

Homemakers Class Installs New Officers at Second Baptist

Mrs. R. J. Moran is named president of the Homemakers class at Second Baptist with Mrs. J. P. Johnson as vice president and Mrs. J. E. Tithnan, Mrs. J. S. Fillis, A. B. Price as social chairman. Refreshments served to six members at the meeting held at Ellis home, 421 East Lohit, with Mrs. Dee Albright listed as class teacher.

Second Baptist R. J. Moran J. P. Johnson J. E. Tithnan J. S. Fillis A.B. Price Ellis East Lohit Mra Dee Albright Winnie First Baptist Afrs H- M. Turner Aneel Alcred Luke Kutepke C . Pfleider Atrs. Turner W. J. Winter F. Bettis Fred Pfleider Bettis

Christmas Party Plans Discussed By Mothers

Mothers of Mrs. J. BE Pos key's first grade pupils at Burnet elementary held a meeting to plan a Christmas party. They were hosted with a get acquainted baking party at the school. Hostesses included Mrs. C Sheldon Mrs. F E Kelly and Mrs. W G Nugent.

J. BE. Poskey Burnet Elementary C. Sheldon F. E. Kelly W. G. Nugent

Neva McNair Engaged to Roy Hicks

Mr and Mrs O Mio McNair of Cedar Bayou announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Neva Ang McNair to Roy Hicks son of Mr and Mrs A L Hicks of Crosby Hicks is a Crosby High School graduate and is employed with Houston Lighting and Power Co Miss McNair also graduated from Robert E Lee High School

O. Mio McNair Cedar Bayou Neva Ang McNair Roy Hicks A. L. Hicks Crosby Miss McNair Robert E. Lee High School Hicks Crosby High School Houston Lighting and Power Co

Texas Music Federation Announces Manuscript Rules

The Texas Federation of Music clubs released rules for its December manuscript contest. Entries may be instrumental or vocal in any length, with up to three works per member, excluding previous prize winners. Manuscripts must be mailed to Mrs Talbot Williams Beaumont by December 1 with SASE. prizes include 30 dollars for first and 20 dollars for second.

Texas Federation of Music Clubs Texas Federation of Music, Clubs BN. Stitt Houston Fourth District Talbot Williams Calder Avenue Beaumont

Mrs A E Stuart Heads Grace Builders Class

Grace Methodist church Builders class installs new officers led by Mrs. A E Stuart as president in a candle light service at Mrs Thad Fenelon home. Mrs Robert Tutt presided. Mrs Robert Bonner continues as teacher with officers Mra Kelley Morris Mra Ban Thomas Mrs Noel Stiles Mra Coulter Young secretary Mrs Alton Corneling treasurer Mra A L Orphant. business session reviews past year. co hosts served refreshments.

Grace Methodist’ Church A. E. Stuart Thad Fenelon Robert Tutt Robert Bonner Mra Kelley Morris Ban Thomas Noel Stiles Coulter Young Alton Corneling

Winnie Stoivel residents host lively weekend socials

Winnie Stoivel residents held a bridge party Saturday night at a private home with Mr. and Mrs. Tyrrell and other Beaumont guests. Refreshments and high and low scores were noted. Past President Figuored and Mrs. Dunn attended. In Winnie First Baptist activities, a missionary coffee event and class entertainments took place with several new members and guests.

Mra Laroy Bauer Harry Tyrrell And Mire Mart H. Ro Nes James Ritter Beaumont Brinda R. F. Dunn Winnie First Baptist Wo- Missionary Union Joe B. Jones Timmey Debbie McBride Art Edwarda Wern Debbie BeBride Jack, Bauer David Winger Kaye Devillier Ann Prudomme

Model Meeting for Rushees at Community House

Kappa Kappa chapter of Bein Sigma Phi sorority holds an open rushees meeting at 7 30 p m in the Community house with Mrs Lee Bishop presiding over the session. A prose discussion led by Mrs C N Sutphin Mrs W A Bentz and Mixa Begele Akagi will host for the night.

Sam Powers Alabama C. C. Currie Oregon Sutphin Mississippi Mra. Bishop South Circle Drive Ra: Harrington Gene Moody Frank J. Sheffield W. D. Smith M. A. Curelle Stanley Burch Akcester Orton Jr Mra Paul Bowdain Misa Jessilyn Pirkle Sue Ann Guy

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