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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1960
Page
5
Historical notes describe Karankawa wedding rites in fall social life near Baytown. Marriage began by suitor seeking elders, a ceremonial betrothal, and a structured overgang to shared home. The bride and groom exchange vows, gifts, and symbolic tokens including an aigrette, bow and arrows, and sacred greens, with community rites and a ceremonial fire marking union.
Witches and goblins filled the Carousel Dance Club for its annual costume event. The report lists many costumes and couples, noting Mrs People-Eater and Mrs Dan Underwood as first place winners, with upcoming dance December 2 at Lakewood Yacht Club featuring Benny Berg's orchestra and a semi formal dress code.
Rho Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will host a Halloween party for the Child Care Center on October 31. Mrs Karl Oprkh announced plans at a meeting at Mrs R R Bains home. Proceeds from a doll ticket sale benefit charity. Miss Cynthia Moore discussed jewelry history including the word Joie and diamond facts. City council alternate appointment went to Mrs Noah Smith.
Diet tips promote nibbling on raw vegetables to curb appetite. Suggests carrot and cucumber sticks, tomatoes, cauliflower, radishes, cabbage, and mushrooms. Recommends keeping produce fresh in the airtight freezer compartment of a new electric refrigerator.
L Raymond Toucher of the American Institute of Decorations advises balance in home decor to avoid marital tension. He cites Stan Musial as a case study, showing how trophies can blend into a family room with French Provincial pieces, cork wallpaper, and bold colors without clutter.
Mrs Byard Sooy will moderate a panel at Bayou Junior High to discuss adjustments and challenges for a student entering junior high. The event sponsored by CBI Parents Council includes David Mangum Dorothea Enderli Bonnie Martin and George Perkins. An audience Q A follows.
Mrs. Verda Keenan was installed president of Bayou Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society with Mrs. C. O. Darris directing. Other officers installed include Mrs. L. W. LaRive as vice president, Mrs. Alvin Dean as secretary treasurer and stewardship chair, and several chairs and counselors for Sunbeam programs, publications, publicity, and community missions.
Mr and Mrs C Myers of Channelview announce the birth of a daughter Nannette October 1 weighing 7 pounds Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John C Stauth Sr and Mr and Mrs Ray C Burnett of Bay Town Also Mr and Mrs Jerry Don Smith of Sterling announce the birth of a son David Hay born Wednesday weighing 7 pounds Grandparents Mr and Mrs John C Stauth Sr and Mr and Mrs Ray C Burnett Bay Town Other notices report Mrs J Wilson of Buffalo New York announcing a daughter Kelly Lorene born October 2 weighing 7 pounds Grandparents Mr and Mrs A P Wilson of Highlands and Mr and Mrs MeA Sweet of Virginia Was
Gertrude Zeth Brooks portrays Eleanor Roosevelt as a highly political First Lady who shaped public life. She highlights her extensive travel, public lectures, writings, and vocational initiatives, plus her influence within the Roosevelt family and party.
A fragmented list of meetings and social events for Friday through Tuesday includes Diamond Alkali Recreational Association dance at Sylvan Beach Pavilion, Credit Women's Installation at Lakewood Yacht Club, UPC tea with Mrs. AL Lireite in Channelview, Cedar Bayou Junior High Parents’ Committee gathering at Humble Community House, Cedar Bayou Past Matrons event, Rebekahs meeting, Baytown Mute Study Club, Gamma Chi Halloween party, Dabney Gowlum UDC, Fidelly Club, and various VFW Auxiliary and other club activities with dates and locations scattered.
An exciting new Ad-page style book and guide for creative women is now ready. Send Soc today to receive patterns and measurements including bust, collar details, sleeve length, and yardage for 136 items. Midtown Station New York 18 NY.
Mrs. Mattie Mussiewhite will be installed president of Highlands Grandmothers Club Tuesday night at Mrs. Pearl Harringtons home with Mrs. J. E. Rankin as installing officer. New officers include vice president Charlie Shepherd secretary Mack Ford and treasurer Pearl Harrington. A report on the San Antonio National Convention will be presented along with two resolutions on a horace cough drop and curbing obscene literature. Discussion will cover fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and members will help the PTA prepare candied yams for the Haunted Halloween Carnival dinner on Oct. 29.
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