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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1955

Page

3

Should Your Child Be a Nurse In Plain Talk

Ruth Sleeper, longtime nurse and first president of the National League for Nursing, lists criteria in a pamphlet during National Nurses Week. The piece discusses personality traits and training essentials for those considering the nursing profession and questions parents may have about their child's suitability for the field.

Cidilor Hein Prland Ruth Sleeper National League For Ing Ae ‘good_ nt Nist

Jonnelle Cansler to Wed Bihr. Wood

Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Cansler of 230 West Murrill: their daughter Johacie engages to Bihr. Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oxler, employed at United Rubber and Chemical Co. in Baytown. Wedding date set for Oct. 3.

F. H. Cansler West Murrill Johacie Wood Oxler United Rubber and Chemical Co Baytown Western Auto Co Robert J. Pe

Cedar Bayou PTA Plans REL Student Panel Event

Cedar Bayou PTA will host a panel of REL students with guidance counselor Mrs Q A Brown leading. Guests include Lyra Lyle Nancy Kelli tichard Halle Blaine Brice Ann Keller and Arthur Coltharp with Carl Young. Junior high assembly will feature vocal selections directed by Horace Smith as prizes are awarded for room participation.

Cedar Bayou Q. A. Brown EML Willead Amon Lyra Lyle Nancy Kelli Tichard Halle Blaine Brice Ann Keller Athur Coltharp Carl Young Tdgit Horacy Smith Ris Smith Yayed

Installation In Stephens Home For Homemakers Class

Mrs. Lee Stephens hosted the Colar Bayou Baptist Homemakers class installation at her home 2519 Elvinia with Mrs. Stephens becoming president. Officers installed include Stephens president Burns teacher Hurrell Colwell vice president Gertude Sheffield treasurer. Group captains named and 40 members welcomed. Refreshments served after the service titled Wheels and Their Services.

Lee Stephens Elvinia Colar Bayou Baptist Church Offier Stephens D. S. Hoffpair D. Fr, Reagan E. L. McKay G. C. Sartor Pawl Prater E.R. Burns Colt

Mosaique Eo Leine New Art Form By Mrs Matthews

Jewel Matthews of Prairie Avenue pioneers mosaique en leine a wool art form. She dyes and sews wool strips into unique designs guided by artist Bob Nix. The kitchen workshop hosts displays as she blends color without repeats, with a French poodle greeting visitors.

Wanda'orton Highlands Prairie ‘Avenue Jewel Matthews Seine Matthews Bob Nix Nacogdoches

Cline Worthington Nuptials Recited In Baptist Church

Alihe Cline became Blaine Worthington in a single ring ceremony at Central Baptist Church on Friday night presided by Rev John Osteen. Bride wore her sister's ice blue satin gown with Chantilly lace and tulle, pearl detailing, and a tiara. Attendants included Mrs Richard Page as matron of honor. Albert A Inocenti and Marshall Miller as best man and usher. Reception followed in the church annex. couple to reside at 1536 Lombardy after Monday.

Alihe Cline C . Blaine Worthington Lawson John Osteen Central ‘Baptist Church A. C Woolley Weldon Herring Miss. Kay. Barclay Stephanotis Richard’ Page Bellflower Calif Albert A Innocenti Haluston Marshall Miller Houston Jthe Zroomsman O. R. Perdue J. H. Perdue Kenneth Perdue Joe Walker Ann Davis Joan McCranie Kathleen Linton Betty Walker Robert EB. Lee High School Modern Beauty College Spokane Wash Duke University University of Houston Gulf Electric Co Lombardy

Reflection's Installation Theme At Memorial Baptist Auxiliary

The Darlene Elliott Intermediate Girls auxiliary of Memorial Baptist Church held installation week with the theme Christian Reflections. Mrs. W. M. Lawhon served as installation officer. New officers include Aline Bourge as president Lynette Bishop vice president Pat Jackson secretary Vealia Faln social chairman Sharon Myers forward steps chair Carol Engelhart communications Wanda Jackson pul city Molly Bowers program Janelle Clayton stewardship Sue Ammons historian Barbara Sanders mission study Patty Fairchid music. New counselor is Mrs. Paul Kern. retiring counselor Mrs H C Bail received a gift. Mrs. R B Edwards attended as a guest.

Christian Reflections Darlene

Five Hostesses Honor Mrs Whitted With Baby Shower

Five hostesses organized a baby shower for Mrs W D Whitted at the Community house this week. Attendants included Mrs D Wy Lucas Mrs Waller Queen Mrs L Kirkley Mrs Lennie Lewis and Mrs J D Tidwell. A doll corsage hung on a diaper with pins and fluttering ribbons, a blue robe was presented, the guest chair bore a pink bow, gifts rested in a pink crepe bassinet, and a whipstork replica game prize adorned a diaper arrangement.

W. D Whitted D. Wy Lucas Waller Queen L. ©. Kirkley Lennie Lewis J. D. Tidwell

Gamma Nu Attends Convention at Rise Hotel

Gamma Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma teacher society plans to attend a regional convention at the Rise hotel on October 29. A Thursday night meeting at Community House led by president Mrs. Bonnie Graham approved fundraising by phone orders next month.

Rise Hotel Gamma Nu Delta Kappa Gammin

Rebecca McCraw Fete Marks Fifth Birthday Party

Rebecca McCraw was feted on her fifth birthday by her parents Leon and McCraw at 710 Scott. Guests included Beth Erwin Shire ley Peggy Bailey Donny Nancy Muennink Diana Petty Becky Witmer Connie Case Cary Bean and Cynthia Turnigan. A Mary Mary Quite Contrary themed cake and party favors were enjoyed with help from Mr and Mrs M D Bailey and Mr and Mrs Clyde Marin.

Rebeccan Ann McCraw Leon McCraw Scott Beth Erwin Shireley Peggy Bailey Donny Nancy Muennink Diana Petty Becky Witmer Connie Case Cary Bean Cynthia Turnigan Mary M.D. Bailey Clyde Mariin

Mothers Club Plans Thanksgiving Basket Donation

The Mothers Club will give baskets containing Thanksgiving items donated by the club to College Mothers. Mrs. L. P. Dunn hosted the announcement on Thursday. Mrs. J. BE. Fenton led a program on child development with Mrs. J. P. Keating and Mrs. Fenton. Wille is this month’s Social chairman. Dinner followed at noon and the group will meet November 10 at Mrs. S. B. Strioktiu’s home.

Crub College Mothers Club L. P. Dunn J. BE. Fenton J. P, Keating Fenton Wille 5. B. Strioktiu

Mrs Daniel Presents Mission Study At Shiloh Baptist

Mrs BH K Daniel led a mission study program this week for the Shiloh Baptist Mary Lilly circle at the church. Participants included Mrs M E Smith Mrs Doyle B Green Mrs Tom Warner Mrs J D Bettis Mrs C J Dahlquist and Mrs Bryant. Smith delivered two devotionals from James chapter four. Attendance noted for the Silver Jubilee pageant at West Baptist Highlands by Smith Green Sharon Sandy Joy Delaine and Bettis. Bettis represented stewardship in the pageant.

BH. K. Daniel Shiloh Mary Lilly Circle M. E. Smith Doyle B. Green Tom Warner J. D. Bettis C. J. Dahlquist Bryant Smith Smith James Green Sharon Sandy

Letter From Indians Read By Mrs. Upton

A letter from the Indians in Livingston was read Thursday by Mrs. Verta Unton at the Julia Lottie circle meeting in Cedar Bayou Methodist church. Mrs. B D West led the lesson and discussion on what to give the church bazaar on Nov 15. A devotional was given by Mrs. 4 8 Luthringer and a covered dish luncheon followed for 27 members and eight guests including Rev and Mrs Elz Lave tind Kathy and several others.

Livingston Verta Julia Lottie Cedar Bayou Methodist Church B.D. West Co. B. Erbin Luthringer Elz Lave Tind Kathy Helen Jackson John Kilgore Glenn Woods Shaldon Robson Richard Mel Gatti

Lonnie Selman Celebrates 10th Birthday With Surprise Party

Lonnie Selman son of Mr and Mrs 4 R Selman of 1316 Cherry celebrated his 10th birthday this week with a surprise party. Guests included Nelda Caskey Larry Martin Joseph Demorvelle Harold Fort Bobo Fort Kenneth Tillman and Clayborn Tillman. Birthday cake cold drinks and favors of picture balloons and gum were served.

Lonnie Selman 4. R. Selman Cherry Nelda Caskey Larry Martin Joseph Demorvelle Harold Bobo Fort Kenneth Clayborn Tillman

Mrs Combs Chosen Next Guild Hostess at St Mark's

Mrs. Harry Combs of 2101 Florida will host the Wesleyan Servicer Guild meeting at St. Mark's Methodist church. At a Dorothy s home gathering this week Mrs. Louis aiding led a study course on The Pattern of Things to Come with assistants Miss Ruth Bunting and Mrs Nok Brill.

Harry Combs Florida Wesleyan Servier Guild St. Mark's

Club Hears Mrs Snyder at Friendly Acres meeting

At the Friendly Acres Home Demonstration meeting in the National Guard armory Harris county club members heard Mrs M L Snyder discuss plant diseases and rose care. Debts from the fair were settled in a business session and plans formed for a November field trip and Achievement Day at Mrs S Stricklin home.

Friendly Acres National Guard Armory Notth Main M. L. Snyder Snyder Lakewood Gadern Club Harris County Federation of Golden Cliths Council C. KK. Spencer California Spencer Harris County Bis Area Cint B. Stricklin R. F. Wright Elton Wood B. B. Owens Stricklin

Kiwanitas elect new officers in November meeting

Mrs. Wilson presides as president of Kiwanitas at a home election with Mrs. James Sherwood hosting. R. Kerr named first vice president, Mrs. Gordon Young second, Mrs. Sami-Alford recording secretary and Mrs. Sami-Alford treasurer. Canned goods to needy family. Esther Witt to speak on decorating. meeting set for 1:30 p.m. November 10 with Mrs. Young co-hostess. Mrs. Sherwood previously co-hosted with Mrs. Nesselrace. Hildegarde Dolson book reviewed by Mrs. Te L. Satterwhite.

Mra WG Wil Kixas Churs James Sheriwood Circle Drive R. P. Kerr Firstice Gordon Young Afrs Bill Wilhelm Sami-Alford Te L, Satterwhite Dr

Halloween Dance Held At Leslie School Of Dancing

The Leslie School of Dancing hosted a teenage ballroom party at Highway 246 with instructor Mrs Billy Leslie Wheaton overseeing decorations of colored lights candles and Halloween lanterns. Winners included Nancy Holmes Anita Prigmore and Joe Jackson. Refreshments featured a lace table black cat centerpiece crackers cheese spread cookies orange punch and Halloween candies assisted by Mrs A A Leslie and Miss Gertrude Sheivield.

Leslie School of Dancing Highway 246 Billy Leslie Wheaton Nancy Holmes Anita Prigmore Joe Jackson A. A. Leslie Gertrude Sheivield

Circus To Be Event Of Oct 27 At Anson Jones PTA

Anson Jones PTA sets October 27 for its circus carnival in the school auditorium. Guest speaker Mrs Elmer Gray spoke after a safety film noting home accidents as common. First aid civil defense contact Mrs R W Rogers at 1563. PTA refreshments planned during Teacher Appreciation Week. Attendance 118. 425 FTA memberships paid to date.

Anson, Jones Elmer Gray Apeaker PTA Son Jones FTA

Plans for St Josephs school carnival advance

Plans were completed this week for St Josephs school carnival to be held next Saturday at the church from 5 pm. Plate lunches cost 75 cents for adults and 30 cents for children, with chili hamburgers hot dogs coffee pie and cake also available. Booths feature homemade candy popcorn snow cones dolls games cake walk and more. Mothers club meetings set final arrangements and voted to buy playground equipment. Sister Theresa fifth graders won the room count. Hostesses include Mrs Donnelly Mrs Beckman Mrs Tarski and others.

St. Joseph's School P.m Mothers Club Sister Theresa John Donnelly W. L. Beckman H. J. Tarski R. G. Tindall

Wooster Circles To Meet Tuesday

Wooster Baptist circles will gather in members homes Tuesday under WMU president Mrs. G. H. Cooke with chairmen listed. Bible study starts at 10 am. The WMU session followed a church program led by Mrs. Herbert featuring a devotional by Mrs. Booth and a solo by Miss Aranna Watson. Next Wednesday Miss Watson will present Guide of Community Missions at 7 pm. Forty-three attended. The Lakewood Pool Club meets at 7 30 pm Monday at the Lakewood club house to elect new officers.

Wooster GH. V. Cooke Woman's Missionary Union Abe Herbert

Community and club meeting notices spread across Baytown area

Calendar items list numerous meetings at community houses and homes including Kappa Kapha Beta Sigma Phi Misa Mary West Mrs Alton Laird and Mrs Hillis Smith. Sessions cover Girl Scout leaders PTA Epsilon Sigma Alpha Rebekahs Yaupon Garden Thimble club and nurses society with times from 6 30 pm to 9 30 pm and a Texas Poetry Day observance featuring Dr Van Chandler in Houston.

Kappa Kapha Beta Sigma Phi Misa Mary West Wilburny Pam Art Bease Perm Hastern Star Masonic Mm Mont Belvieu T.L. Bate Teewhite Forrest Rebekahs G . Yaupon Oakewwood Thimble Shome Ray Ford Harvey Harris County Harris County ‘Professional Registered Nurses” Society San Jacinto'‘Memorial Hospital Ray G'guild H. Hy Read Baytown ‘Poetry Society van Chandler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Jonnelle Cansler REL Stephens Home America England N. Main West Texas Bute Jewel: Matthews New Merdia—Mosaique’ En Jeune Stanley Worthington Cline-Worthington Baptist Rebecca McCraw Daniel Mrs. Upton Mrs. Combs Guild Club McNabb Texas Prudential Insurance Co Galveston Tampico St, Joseph's Tampico E. J. Malick Mrs. Wilson Kiwanitas St. Joseph's Wooster Circles Lakewood Pool Club Lakewood Club Celendar Epsilon Sigma- Alpha Sorority Penney
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