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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1951
Page
3
Grace Simmons, daughter of Mr and Mrs Simmons, will marry Ray Taber in a solemn ceremony. Families and friends gather as a piano recital precedes the vows, with attendants in white and a reception planned afterward.
Methodist Men host a banquet with Cedar Bayou school and Box Scouts referenced. The event includes speakers such as Sam Houston and Jamker EL, with plans for a dinner and recognition of scouts. Contained fragments describe a local church gathering and community involvement.
Rutledge heads food division with Mrs R C managing drinks and coffee. Vendors include Ware with hot dogs, Mrs Moore and Mrs Fenton among others. Tickets available from Collam Ir and MEs. proceeds to benefit local charities.
The PTA elected delegates represented by Mrs Grube for the state meeting. The event featured talks about Congress and a birthday celebration. The bride, a Robert E Lee High graduate, hosted a reception at home with a candlelit buffet and attendants including Anita Simmons and Barbara Simmons.
Calendar listing with multiple society meetings including Airs at 7 50 p.m. Gulla Fri Pythian Sisters Cry Hal Bear Facts Club Home Economics Association Grace Methodist Church Rainbow Girls Mesonic Hall Pallas Athena Club Mrs J P Henderson San Jacinto Circle of St Mark's Methodist church annex at 7 50 p.m.
Mrs Beck hosted the Nazarene Women Society event with Mrs Weldon Beck and Mrs Tandy. An India program was led by Mrs E S in charge. One elder member Mrs M Wihouse joined as 26 guests enjoyed refreshments. Altar Society sale held on church grounds with members of St Jude's Altar and Rosary.
Mrs H C Sy will present a program titled Children’s Work for the Mary Tarrant Circle of St. Mark’s Methodist Church on Monday at the church annex.
Mrs Rosenzweig offers a review of a cryptic work titled The Wait For Sigma Fat as readers note twelve servings described by Lois Re Seat. The piece comments on pacing tone and shifting themes while highlighting the work’s provocative title and unusual structure.
Rev J H Osteen spoke on The Love For Children at a Sam Houston PTA meeting. Plans for the annual carnival to be held October 27 on school grounds were set, with general chairmen Mrs H J Gersford and Mrs H S Merchant. Various concession and activity head roles were assigned and a marionette show and student dances were scheduled.
St. Annes Guild gathered in the Guild Room for a question and answer program on church customs led by Mrs. J. H. McCulley. Plans for a November bazaar were discussed by Mrs. F. R Sawyer of the Associated Women. The Guild will assist in booth work.
Morton notes in a 1L0T Monthly piece that after 32 years of marriage he has learned men must concede to women. He jokes women are timely and money can be spent freely, arguing husbands are lucky to be let off easy as wives influence the economy via credit and spending.
Mrs. Lacy Hunt of Nacogdoches, president of the Houston Presbytery, will be guest of the First Presbyterian Church Women’s Auxiliary Monday at the church. The officers training conference aims to acquaint members with Auxiliary work and train incoming officers. The meeting begins at 10 am with lunch served at noon in the Fellowship Hall. The article also notes that the name Charlemagne means Charles the Great.
The Tarantella Club hosts a Halloween themed cocktail party at the Traxlers home 226 Yakewood drive starting at 7 p.m. followed by a dance at 9 p.m. in the Houston Yacht Club. Two more dances are planned for December and February this season.
The Mrs. R. D. Miller class at First Baptist Kindergarten was entertained Friday morning with a Howdy-Doody circus at Baytown Elementary School. Dorothy Days second grade presented the show as part of a circus study unit. Mothers accompanying the group included Mrs. F. P. B. Miter, Mrs. Otis W. Magee, Mrs. D. Shickmann and Mrs. Clyde Feller. The program featured parade acts animal acts dancers clowns tightrope walkers monkey acts and seal acts. Pink lemonade was served at the close.
The Bay town jewelry store W. M. House Jewelry marks its third anniversary. Owner W. M. House notes the business opened at 16 West Texas on October 22, 1948 and expresses optimism for many more anniversaries to come.
Washington reports a shortage of trained seamen will worsen as new ships join the merchant marine. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes delays due to shortages of radio operators, marine engineers, able seamen, and skilled engine room workers. Trinity Guild meets Monday with Mrs. Louis Von Meldert and Mrs. R. Roberts hosting in the Guild Room. Prison system program to be given Monday for the Pallas Athena Club at Mrs. J. P. Benderson’s home, with speakers Mrs. R. J. Bethea on state prisons and Mrs. C. M. Pitts on federal prisons. A South American lily has broad leaves capable of bearing a child’s weight.
The Women’s Club yesterday discussed Our Heritage with talks by Mrs. Joe Reid and Miss Veola Dawson at the home of Mrs. B. F. Ammons, 314 Harvey, co-hosted by Mrs. William Marshall. Mrs. Bridges spoke on cultural inheritance. Reid described heritages from diverse nations shaping social and political life. During the meeting the club voted to buy two books on peace for the Friends of the Baytown Library.
Mrs Lavert Hendericks of San Diego visits the Blissard home in town. Floyd R Higginbotham and daughter Nona Mae spend the weekend with friends in Hot Springs Arkansas. John N Green editor of Colorado Shyrings will visit the Burketts at their home. Mayor Sam R Green of Tully and Mrs Csokes of Wexshacke are kin to Mrs Burkett. REB Kinsey of Cisco visits H W Kinsey at 2005 Virginia Street.
Flattering princess frock with full flared skirt and scallop outline. Pattern No. 259 offered in multiple sizes with yardage and binding details. Order form directs patterns bureau in New York for mailed service and handling fees.
Fourteen Eastern Stars from Cedar Bayou and nearby chapters prepare to travel to the Eastern Star Grand Chapter gathering in San Antonio. Leaders including Mrs. Annie Mae Gardener and Mrs. Cube Greer depart today, with additional officers planning to leave tomorrow and next Wednesday as the assembly runs Monday through Thursday for attendees from across Texas.
The Ongitat Cole Circle of Coady Baptist Church plans its Royal Servics luncheon and roast program Tuesday morning at the church. President Mrs. G. O. Plantz leads the circle with Mrs RF in charge of the program.
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