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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1968

Page

9

Royal French Theme Set for Baytown Charity Ball

Royal French decor will grace Baytown Service League's third annual Charity Ball on Nov 2 at Goose Creek Country Club. Event chairs and designers including Bob Howery will create a French royal court ambiance with fleur de lis banners, white plumes, and gold candelabra. The Ed Gerlach orchestra will back the evening amid blue and white color themes.

Baytown Service League Goose Creek Country Club R. W. Matherne James Walmsley H. J. Davis Philip Eicchelberger Bob Howery Howery Houston University of Lews Kansas City Art Institute University of Houston Channel 11 Williams University

Baytonian Weds In Cleburne

Mr and Mrs T E Sullivan of Cleburne announce the marriage of their daughter Patricia Gail to Woodrow Carl Theeck of Baytown. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Arthur C Theeck. They wed in Cleburne in August 1944. He graduated from Robert E. Lee and attended Lee College. He is stationed at the Nike Missile site in Alvarado.

Pamela Diane Miller Gerald S. Jones Billy Gene Miller Crosby Billy Foster Gerald 5. Jones Sr Crosby Methodist Church Crosby High School Universal Cit Jones Lee College Southern State College Magnolia, Ark T. E. Sullivan Cleburne Patricia Gail Woodrow Carl Theeck Baytown Arthur C. Theeck Massey- Tompkins Robert EB. Lee Niki Alvarado

Methodist Churches Plan Observance

Members of the Women’s Society of Christian Service from St Mark’s St Paul’s and Cedar Bayou United Methodist churches join the annual Call to Prayer and Self Denial observance. The event educates and funds missions with a Quiet Day service at Cedar Bayou Methodist Church. In 1967 offerings totaled 645911.90 with projects including Vashti School in Georgia and urban ministries in Asia.

Women’s Society of Christian Service St. [Mark's St. Paul's Cedar Bayou Wesleyan Service Guild of United Methodist Church United Methodist U.S R. E. Miller United Methodist Board of Missions Board of Missions Christ Cedar Bayou I Methodist Church Asia Saigon

AAUW Hears Music Program

The Rev. Peter Katt spoke to the American Association of University Women at their monthly meeting on modern religious music. He noted secular and sacred music share origins while a recording of The Folk Mass illustrated the point.

Peter Katt American Association of University Women Ed Vaught AAUW Evelyn Robson James S. Bishop R. C. Flowers Clyde Raynor Charles Buckman Noel Stites Texas Legislature

Dinner Set By Xi Gamma Chi Thanksgiving Dinner

Xi Gamma Chi plans a Thanksgiving dinner for members and husbands at 7 p.m. on November 4 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray McCain. October sorority meeting hosted by Mrs. Carl David Russell. Mrs. Fred Hansen, president, led the session and noted a Beaumont space area convention on November 2 with registration at 9 a.m. and last session at 4 p.m. Mrs. Howard Johnson announced October 31 deadline for Christmas cards and stockings priced at 1.25 each, with stock fabric hand made and customizable. The group approved the proposed chapter and council budget. An engraved spoon was given to Mrs. Richard Cooke for her daughter Elizabeth Ann. The program “Public Speaking” was led by Mrs. Ervin Hester emphasizing audience needs, rapport, and the role of entertainment in speaking. Refreshments served by Mrs. Russell and Mr. McCain after the meeting.

Xi Gamma Chi Ray McCain Carl David Russell Fred Hansen Beaumont Howard Johnson Ways Land Means Richard Cooke Elizabeth Ann Ervin Hester Hester Russell McCain

Book Review: Christy by Catherine Marshall

The 9 Study Club heard a review by Mrs. Hobart Enoch at Mrs W W Bland’s home. The reviewer explained how the author wrote of one year in her mother Christy’s life when she left home to teach in a mission school in Cutter Gap Tennessee. Guest Mrs P Rutledge of Shreveport was present, accompanying her sister club president Mrs Steele McDonald.

Study Club Christy Catherine Marshall W.W. Bland Hobart Enoch Cutter Gap Tenn P. Rutledge Shreveport Steele McDonald

Grandmothers Attend National Convention in Minneapolis

Members of the Baytown Grandmothers Club joined the National Federation of Grandmothers Clubs convention in Minneapolis Minnesota. Included were president Mrs V P Massey president elect Mrs Eileen Taylor and other members. The Radisson Hotel hosted headquarters and the program featured city tours and entertainment.

Baytown Grandmothers Club National Federation of Grandmothers Clubs Minneapolis

Arkansas Fayetteville Symphony to open season in concert hall

The University of Arkansas Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra will perform two season openings at 7 p.m. on November 1 and 3 p.m. on November 3 in the University Fine Arts Concert Hall under conductor Marx Palea. Featured soloist Elise Howell, daughter of Mildred H. McFaddin of 81 California, will perform.

Fayetteville, Ark University of Arkansas Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra Uniersity Fine Arts Marx Palea Elise Howell Mildred H. McFaddin California

Lamar PTA Fall Carnival Opens At Four P.M.

Lamar PTA Fall Carnival opens at 4 p.m. Saturday with attractions including a hayride garage sale fortune telling and grilled foods. A 4 30 p.m. variety show features Fooy Looey Gladys Strahan and her dummy Henry YMCA girls gymnastic team Cedar Bayou Junior Schoolboys The Time band and a TV commercial tribute. Costume judging at 6 50 p.m. names 12 winners. Admission 10 cents. Proceeds fund Lamar playground equipment.

Lamar Pia Carnival Fooy Looey Gladys Strahan Henry YMCA Cedar Bayou Glen Walker KWBA Jimmie R. Woods Ian Houghton Johnnie Spurlock Silas Wood Lynn Saunders Charles Sawyer Booth Paul Kendrick Lamar Baytown

Foods Listed As Plentiful In October Harvest

The Texas Agricultural Extension Service notes October brings six national celebrations and six abundant foods including apples, potatoes, rice, dry beans, pork and cheese. Production is above average for rice, dry beans and cheese, with hog slaughter boosting pork supplies at attractive prices.

Lie Texas Agricultural Extension Service US Department of Agriculture Coshatee USDA

Music Study Club Plans November Meeting in Baytown

Baytown Music Study Club schedules a 9:30 a.m. November 7 gathering at Mrs. D. W. Alpha’s home at 1900 Maryland. Guests included Robert McClendon at the October meeting. topics included Sacred Music with organ preludes by Mrs. Hance and hymns sung by Mrs. Alpha and Mr. Hance. Thad Johnson previewed La Boheme opening October 23 in Houston. Johnson named delegate and Alpha alternate to Federation Music Club convention in Port Arthur. Autumn flower arrangement on the serving table.

Baytown D. W. Alpha Maryland Robert McClendon Harry Hance Houston Johnson Mra Alpha Federated Music Chuir Port Arthur

Harper Valley PTA to perform at Alamo Halloween Carnival

Harper Valley PTA to host a school Halloween Carnival at Alamo School from 5 to 9 30 p m Saturday. The Harper Valley PTA skit will feature the popular song, with a costume contest at 8 p m in the auditorium. Several committees are listed with volunteer chairpersons and activities including fish pond spook house and games.

Harper Valley Pta Alamo Parent-Teacher Association Leslie McDonald Auditorum Jerry Rubac William Moore Bill Starr BD. R. Wilkinson R.N. Jones L. E. Grizzle Bobby Wallace W. K. Dunn George Archer J. P. Bailey Travis Aston Charles Harris James R. Davis J. C. Brannon

Baytonian Feted At Baby Shower

Mrs. Richard Hobbs was honored at a baby shower at the home of Mrs. Ethel Bush. A pink carnation corsage, a decorated bassinette, and a ceramic stork highlighted gifts and decor. Hostesses included Mrs. Charles Gates and others. 30 guests attended including the honoree’s sisters in Houston and her mother Mrs. Raymond Bird.

Richard Hobbs Ethel Bush Charles Gates Kenneth White M. D. Rose Mrn Ray Morgan Hugo Weinzel Garnet K. Causey F. Parker Houston Raymond Bird H. E.’ ‘Hobbs

Firemen's Wives Costume Party Held at Host Homes

The Fireman’s Wives Association held its October meeting and costume party at the homes of Mrs. Frank Lermas and Mrs. Jimmy Hughes. Prizes went to Mrs. Ross Halford, Mrs. Mark Wiese, Mrs. Bob Wingate, and Mrs. Buddy McBride. Mrs. Carl Holzaephiel won best costume. Door prize went to Mrs. Billy Taylor. Mr. Jean Worley attended.

Fireman's Wives Association Frank Lermas Jimmy Hughes Ross Halford Mark Wiese Bob Wingate Buddy McBride Carl Holzaephiel Billy Taylor Jean Worley

Baytonians Highlight Houston Forum Schedule

Three Baytown women join the fourth annual Total Woman Forum at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel in Houston over three Mondays. Mrs. Lee Brasfield Mrs. G C Damuth and Mrs. W E DuPlantis Jr assist host Jean Adams in topics on modern women's roles fashion hair and makeup with a luncheon marking Houston's Total Woman 1968. Reservations are available via CA 33131 Ext.a7 or Houston Post promotions.

Baytonians Houston Lee Brasfield G. C. Damuth Magnolia W. E. DuPlantis Jr Baytown Jean Adams Linda Dyer Richard Hutchins Bill DuPlantis Houston Post Polk, Houston

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