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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1952
Page
4
Mrs Dudley will model a champagne Tyson tulle gown and matching peignoir at a Monday night fashion show by the Jayeee-ettes. Town and Country outfits will be displayed at the Community house venue.
Johnella Boynton reports on a seminar for women’s editors in Austin. She notes it was successful from her view and sparked ideas for features and a feminine slant on Sun. Changes warned against abandoning existing plans and costing money in this cautious era of newspapering.
The two Jones girls in the department filled in while understaffed. Wanda and Sue could not keep up with answering the telephone Wednesday morning due to a busy week of women's activities. News delays were apologized for and readers were advised to call in the afternoons or bring meeting stories to the office.
After take off the plane jolted and shuddered due to air currents then began to descend yet touched down safely on the runway. A hydraulic leak forced a plane switch but the remainder of the trip proceeded without incident and the traveler remained happy.
Monday night at 8 at the Community House Town and Country presents a casual sportswear and day to night dress show themed Holiday Hours. Proceeds benefit the San Jacinto hospital physiotherapy clinic with door prizes and multiple models including Mrs. Ray Dudley Jr and Mrs. H. Lehmann.
Mrs. H. J. Traverso is named president of the Barbers Hill Home Demonstration club with officers including Mrs. J. W. Guest as vice president and Mrs. E I Council Geldgates. Alternates listed are Mrs. Houston Williams and Mrs. Rebeccah Welch. Next meeting slated for Oct.
Lydia class of Central Baptist Church planned daily 9 am prayer pauses for revival. Meeting at Mrs. N. McCarter's home 709 Ruth had Mrs. T BR Wilson in charge. Ed Jones led opening prayer followed by officer reports and a devotional on Victorious Living by Mrs. EB C Rhoden. Nine members offered a closing sentence prayer. 18 attended with coffee punch and mincemeatcake.
Virgie Riddle Circle of Baptist Temple elected officers at a Wednesday church meeting led by chairman Mrs. C. L. Ross. James Weir named secretary treasurer. C Edgler benevolence chair. F C Handley community missions. R J Burden Bible study. S B Thrower stewardship. Weir social chairman. A home mission program was presented by Burden with Weir and Handley assisting. twelve members attended.
John David Ward was installed ambassador chief Wednesday at Central Baptist Church during the Lester Belt Royal Ambassadors installation service. E B Slagle presided using The Dignity of an Ambassador as the theme with new officers Bobby Roush James Donald Gay and Mickey Ward joining Ward.
Martin Leer and his bride, the former Mrs Ollie Basil, celebrated their marriage Oct 4 at the bride's sister's home in Pasadena. Rev Clifton Smith officiated the double ring ceremony with Kathy Hall as flower girl and Floyd Wilson as ring bearer. The bride wore a navy blue imported wool suit with white accessories and carried a white Bible. A reception followed with pink and white car nat ions as centerpieces. The bride previously worked in Pasadena and is the daughter of B F Paul of Danbury. Lear works in Corpus Christi.
Final preparations by Anson Jones P TA for the Halloween carnival include brisk sales for a Mexican supper with adult tickets at 1 and children's tickets at 0.5. Bobby Fontenot will be king and Joyce Schuller queen. Rev. James Brannen spoke on Faith in Our Schools. PTA membership stands at 225 with drive ending October 15.
DeZavala school PTA hosts a Halloween carnival with Mexican supper at 8 p.m. and the Olivares orchestra from Houston playing from 8 p.m. to midnight in the auditorium. Other activities include a spook room fish pond country store grab bag and refreshments. the unit is among the few Spanish speaking PTAs in the state.
St Josephs Mothers Club finalized their annual Halloween carnival slated for October 25 at the school. Social chair Mrs A J Novosad announced committee chairs while fifty three members attended the meeting. sixth and seventh graders won the attendance prize and Rev M A Hebert led prayer.
Merrill Carter, once with the Sun, awaits Nov discharge from National Jewish hospital in Denver and has won a full UT tuition scholarship. Rev and Mrs Couch plan return from a rainbow trout trip. Mrs Ponder hosted a bridal shower for Miss Watkins. Elizabeth Bill works as Taft high librarian after UT graduation. Teter family to Chicago trip. Margie Pollock seeks Missouri Homecoming Queen. Guests Guest of Mont Belvieu will attend Dallas State Fair. Coleman family visits Big Bend. extended relatives travel from Odessa.
Mrs. Harold McFarland hosted the 84 club at her home 1510 Burbank, with gifts from N E Brown and Bob Norris. Prizes in 42 went to Norris and Doskocil. gingerbread and coffee served. Next meeting marks the club’s ninth anniversary at Moreno’s and theater outing planned for Oct 23.
Cedar Bayou Methodist church group met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. S. H. Brooks with Mrs. Ivy Smith presiding. Plans included a chili supper, devotions by Mrs. J. B. Upton, and a discussion of rights. Ten members and three visitors were served refreshments, with Mrs. Faul and Mrs. N. Dacus among visitors.
Mrs Major presented the first lesson to the Julia Lottie circle from its study on Human Rights. The group met at the church for a prayer session, luncheon, and quilting with 22 attendees including three visitors.
Mrs Henry Cathriner hosted a Priscilla club gathering at 201 South Whiting with sandwiches coffee and pie for members and two guests Mrs Rose Cathrines and Mrs Ea Cathriner. The next meeting is planned at Mrs BAHL Davanay's 401 Bad Hunnicutt. Brownies in Troop 62 conducted a plaster of Paris project at Mrs JC Swint's home 219 Ex: man with help from Mrs Frei C Handiey Jr.
Mrs C E Bird becomes president of St Jude's Altar and Rosary Society with Airs M S Ripkowski as first vice president and Mrs Roy Roggans as secretary. Mrs B L Chandler serves as treasurer. Installation conducted Thursday at parish hall with Rev Henry Parmentier opening with the Rosary. New committees named for social service ways and means publicity and study activities as 19 members plus one new member Mrs C A Weeks attend.
The Women's auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsors a games party at 7:00 p.m. Saturday in the VW hall. Proceeds fund a loanable wheelchair for local help. Tickets 25 cents from any auxiliary member, at the door Saturday night. High scores win prizes in canasta, bridge and 42. Door prize and jade sales planned. Coffee and care will be served.
Fashions and Materials served as the topic for a general discussion at a Sew and Chatter meeting. Mrs H B Broom hosted at 3228 Michigan with an autumn table of fruit and vegetables. Members were served date bars toffee and nuts. next meeting hostess will be Mrs X B Reed on October 22 at 713 East Alford.
Mrs Lehr presented the Phebean devotional to the Baptist Temple class at her home 710 Travis. Mrs Walding opened with prayer and Mrs Edgley dismissed. Eight members and one visitor Mrs Folkes attended. The group planned for the year and will meet next Wednesday at Mrs Crahan 308 Bolster for officer installation.
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