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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1965
Page
4
A reader notes Mrs. J. B. McChi Sr and the Craigmont club emphasize beauty and care in food presentation. The piece outlines a method for preparing corn rusks by soaking in cold water for about thirty minutes, then wrapping in foil and grilling over embers.
Tony Schillack explains why veneers offer advantages over solid wood in most fine furniture. Veneering uses thin cross grained layers to achieve exquisite grain patterns and can enhance durability, though quality varies.
Mrs Qs Weaver and her groom Piczynski wed at Highlands Methodist Church in a ceremony before Rev Tom Holcomb. Bride wore empire waist white brocade gown with pearl veil and white orchid bouquet. Parents, out of town guests, and high school plans noted. Grandparents listed as Mrs W D Wood and the bride’s grandfather.
Mrs. Holmand Cootiette is elected Baytown Supreme Cootiette Club president for the year. The Baytown unit, 14 members strong, supports Veterans Hospital work, hosts monthly hospital parties, and raises funds with bake sales. The Ladies Health Club, linked to the YMCA, offers fitness and relaxation with membership options and weight contests led by Dr. Hunt.
Mrs N Styles president of the Priscilla Club Baytown oldest continuing club since 1920 active in First Presbyterian Church and Eastern Star. Club promotes handwork friendship and community gifts with 16 members led by charter member Mrs Mary Gaillani.
Mrs. Erwin Flowers leads the East Harris County Bar Association Ladies Auxiliary, charter member since 1957. The group, now 22 members, holds weekly meetings and organizes charity projects, social events, and an annual guest tea to foster relations among members. Flowers has long ties to Goose Creek and community service, including Girl Scouts and local history groups.
Mrs Tom Hoffman leads the St James House Auxiliary in its current year. She works as head of coni strat systems engineering in Humble Baytown Refinery and serves Trinity Episcopal Church activities with the Guild and Altar Guild. The group formed on June 7 1900 by Wooster Baptist St Marks and others, now has about 35 members with 1 annual dues, organizes birthdays, visits and drives, and funds parties and emergencies.
Houston guests attend the Saturday wedding of Miss Mary Beth Watts and Charles C. Gumm II at Marvin Methodist Church chapel in Tyler. The Cary Watts and Gumm families, including Dr and Mrs Marshall Watts, Miss Virginia Marshall, and Mr and Mrs E E Clark, gather from Houston Pasadena Waco Fort Worth Tulsa and Austin for the ceremony and rehearsal dinner. The Cochrum family of Tyler hosts a rehearsal dinner and will attend the wedding of their son George Talton Cochrum Jr. to Miss Karen Anderson. Wayne Amnett returns from a Lakeway Inn vacation near Austin.
Inquiries cite a 15 cent postage increase for each pattern plus 15 cents for first class mail and special handling. Names Martian Martin and The Baytown Sun appear in the request seeking guidance on mailing costs and procedures.
The Crosby Brethren Church hosted a farewell supper for Rev and Mrs Albert Michalik and their sons Phillip and Paul with about one hundred people attending. Michalik served five years and will move to Nelsonville Industry and Wesley Congregation. Rev Daniel Marek will take over at Crosby Church. The Marek family includes three sons.
Mrs. Robert Duncan formerly Wanda Redosh was honored with a bridal shower at the home of Mrs. S. B. Stricklin. Hostesses included Mrs. Summersill and several others. A yellow and white theme featured a yellow linen refreshment table with a crystal punch service and a white cake decorated with yellow roses. An arrangement of white and yellow flowers centered the table, gifts on a yellow cloth, and mints and nuts were served.
Evelyn Walker Mrs L M Grimes and Mrs J F Wiggins of the Highlands Home Demonstration Club joined a Houston workshop on Adequate Storage Space for the Home. Frances McCullough led planning and construction materials with three home tours. The September meeting is set for Sept 8 at 9:15 am at Mrs A Hook's home 312 Battlebell with a covered dish lunch. A cooking tip warns to use simmering water for custard sauce in a double boiler and avoid touching the pan with boiling water.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Lee Grigs announce the birth of a son, David Lee, at Gulf Coast Hospital weighing 3 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are W W Grigsby of Baytown and A Frith of Tallulah La, great grandparents A L Sykes of Delhi La and W L Grigsby of Rayville La. David has one sister Donna Jean and one brother Donald Wayne.
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