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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1949

Page

5

Beta Sigma Phi Elects Officers and Admits Pledges

At a called meeting held in Trinity Episcopal Parish Hall the Beta Sigma Phi Kappa Chapter elected officers for the coming term and planned the initiation of pledges for November 3. Officers named were Reagan Tas president Thomas Seale vice president Annagers recording secretary Kinnaird correspond, Daniel HL agers treasurer with Mary Macke investigator and Billy Islie publicity chair. A pledge initiation course was conducted and the sorority voted to hold regular meetings on the first Thursday and the second and fourth Wednesdays at 7:20.

As itisiDe Betty Jo Offerman E Vidrine Chris Meisher Reagantas Thomas Seale Ann ‘Agers Ay Seer Kinnaird Daniel HL Agers Mary Macke Mise Billy Islie Episcopal Pazrrey

Get Acquainted Theme For San Jacinto PLA

San Jacinto PTA plans a 2 pm business meeting in the auditorium followed by a tour of the classrooms led by Mrs. R A Jones. An open discussion period on teamwork and home school cooperation will precede a social hour in the cafeteria. Members will discuss plans for the year and the annual Poppy event. Darrell Tuck, Auxiliary president, leads the session.

San Genin Tomerew R.A. Jones American Pier Setiran American Legion Darrell Tuck Te Auxiliary Sam Houston Parent-Teacher Association S. ¥. Robberson

Complimented With Pink And Blue Shower

Mrs Ray E Prigmore was complimented with a stork shower Saturday afternoon at Mrs Elmer Green’s Stewar t Heights home with co host Mrs J C Glass Je Forming part of the decoration was a miniature pond with grass and a stork surrounded by flowers and ivy The pink and blue theme extended to decorations and refreshments served from a lace covered table with crystal punch service and decorated cake Guests included many local ladies and friends who brought gifts for the honoree

E. Hosler Robbie Jean Ramsey Lola Mae Lulu Nadine Shirley Green Mesdames R. M. Garvey C. W. Jackson G Go. Welch Cleo Welch A. S. Berry Mary Ferrier Z. C. Glass A. L. Bauvers A. W. Schneider Emma Prigmore Jimmie Foster A. H. Brandon Frank Glass

St Annes Guild Plans Dinner And Film Showings

St Anne’s Guild met at Trinity Episcopal Parish House with Mrs J A Anderson as hostess. Mrs F J McBlaine taught on Isaac and Jacob. plans outlined for a dinner November 3 for members and church friends and for four British films on November 16 and 17. A children’s matinee is set for 5 pm November 18 with evening showings at 7 pm featuring Royal Wedding Snowdon Gardens of England and Widdicombe Fair. Other attendees listed include Mrs A N Johnson and Mrs B B McKean among others.

J. A. Anderson St Anne's Guild Guild Snowdonia

Coffee And Shower Honor Mrs H G Reese

A stork shower hosted by Glynn A Young of 708 East Humble featured a coffee gathering Saturday morning to honor Mrs H Glynn Reese Mrs Hart Genter and Mrs J T Canon Jr Hostess duties were shared A lace refreshment table held a silver coffee service and miniature stork and doll decorations the gathering included Mrs Charles Seligmen Mrs Hulen Welder Mrs Elton L Wood and others The American Chemical Society reports two discoveries promising wrinkle free cotton and rayon dresses for American women

Glynn A. Young East Humble H. Glynn Reese Hart Genter J. T. Canon, Jr Texas Highway Patrol Charles Seligmen Hulen Welder Elton L. Wood Julius Ptacek J. B. Cooper D. O. Huddle, Jr Melba Fay Weaver R. R. Zierlein, Jr American Chemical Society

Rombs Spicer Wedding Vows Are Solemnized

Mrs. LaRue Spicer and Jack Daniel Rombs wed in a home ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday. Rev. Archie Fleming officiated as the couple, whose future home is Baytown, exchange vows at the groom’s parents’ residence, 206 East Francis.

LaRue Spicer Jack Dania Rombs P.m A. J. Rombs East Francis Archie Fleming Mrs Bombs Baytown

Senior Girl Scout Troop Is Organized in Baytown

The first senior girl scout troop in Baytown met for officer elections Norma Born president Pat Adams vice president Margie Gates secretary Mildred Esterak treasurer Margie Palleck reporter Clarice Mae Giddings Vernelle Burnett on the planning board Betty Foreman heads the social committee Gloria Short Marian Adams Ann Donoghue Chile Kelley The troop number one is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Baytown Meetings are 6 7 pm Mondays at Robert E Lee High School.

Baytown Norma Born Pat Adams Margie Gates Mildred Esterak Margie Palleck Clarice Mae Giddings Vernelle Burnett Betty Foreman Gloria Short Marian Adams Ann Donoghue Chile Kelley Rotary Club of Robert E. Lee High School

International Relations Group Organized by AAUW Chapter

An AAUW Baytown chapter meeting formed the International Relations Study Group with Mrs. C. R. Cummings as general chairman and Mrs. J. J. Bradshaw to lead. The 14 members met at 7:30 pm with plans for regular bimonthly meetings at members' homes and an open discussion of world events. The next gathering is scheduled for October 24 at Mrs. Bradshaw’s home, 509 East Wright.

AAUW C. R. Cummings Baytown J. J.bredshaw Pso Bradshaw East Wright

Baylor Students Rally Funds For Baby Eddie Franks

Baylor University students raised funds to cover hospital expenses for Eddie Wayne Franks, the 15 month old son of war veterans Wayne and Anna Ruth Franks. The drive collected nickels and dimes plus dollars, swelling the fund to around 3200 as Waco merchants joined in. Eddie, suffering abdominal cancer, underwent surgery and showed some response to X rays. his family hopes for further care at a national pediatric cancer center, though they trust local doctors.

Waco Baylor University Wayne Franks Eddie Wayne Franks Anna Ruth Franks Baylor Eddie Frank Boston

Northern star hidden to southern hemisphere observers

A brief note states the north star is not visible from locations in the southern hemisphere. It explains that observers there cannot see the bright guiding star due to Earth's curvature and their sky orientation.

Six Baytonians At Southwest Teachers College

Six residents from Baytown and nearby areas are among the 2010 students enrolled at Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos. The school plans new construction to double facilities including two dormitories a cafeteria a infirmary a fine arts building co op houses and a library expansion. Named Baytown students Yanice Albert Jo Ann Murdoch Dolores Mehymer Shirley Shanks Harold Daniels and Cedar Bayou’s Harold Parker appear in the list.

San Marcos Baytown Southwest Texas State Teachers College Colege Yanice Albert Jo Ann Murdoch Dolores Mehymer Shirley Shanks Harold Daniels Harold Parker Cedar Bayou

New Hearing Device Without Visible Receiver Button

Chicago firm Beltone advertises an invisible hearing device that provides clear hearing without a receiver button in the ear. It claims users can enjoy sermons songs companionship and business success without feeling watched. The company offers a free brochure and at home testing in plain wrapper.

Chicago Beltane Chica Beltone

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