Baytonians Observe Zulu Dances in South Africa
Richard and Kenneth Tyer document life with their parents in Durban while on a Foster-Wheeler project. They describe British rule, American city influences, and a Zulu religious dance with colorful costumes, women’s circle dances, and men with feathered headdresses. They note cultural contrasts and plan to return to the USA by Christmas.
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Durosa
Tyers
Eliabeth
USA
South Africa
Shamdi
Tyera
Aid
Richard
King Solomon's Mines
Kenneth
Community and club meetings listed for Monday evening
Calendar notes gatherings at various venues including Masonic hall 7335 pm and city hall 7 30 pm. Circles from Pythian Sisters and St Mark's Methodist church meet at homes across several addresses with times around 7 30 pm. Includes Circle Y First Presbyterian and Circle VI at different homes around 7 30 pm.
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Orld Rainbow Girls
Pam
Pythian Sisters
Susanna Wesley
St Mark's Methodist Church
Della Taylor
Tlinois
Pallas Atheny Club
Douglas C. Seamans
California
At & Pan
Aliie Nunan
Grace Methodist Church
Charles Farr
West Gaz
St. Anne's Guild
Trinity Episi
Copal Church
First Presbyterian
Sth
D. E. Walker
Peggy
Delmas Smith
West James
Hefner Infant Born At San Jacinto Memorial
Mr and Mrs William W Hefner announce the birth of a daughter Friday at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital The item notes a general botanist survey counting about 309000 known plant species with 15000 in the United States and about 200 of these cultivated as crops
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Hefner
William W. Hefner
Gresham
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
United States
Clarkes Quack Shack Surprise Draws Local Entertainers
The Quack Shack party featured Ewell Clarke Rose mary Clarke Sister Catherine and Cousin Leonard Braswell in a folk music set with ukulele guitar and singing. The performance drew thunderous applause and about 18 to 20 songs. Beverly Rockhold sponsor noted Clarke hosts the event as a Jaycees member, with teens in western attire and photos by W. A. Read. Cokes were on the house.
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Ewell
Rosemary Clarke
Cathérine
Leonard
Catherine
Clarke
Houston
Baytown
Leonard Braswell
Lee College
Joanne Cantéssen
Beverly Rockhold
Quack Shack
The
Jayeres
Piolesigoner W. A. Read
Cokes
Janelle Carroll Honored At Farewell Party
Miss Janelle Carroll organist at St Jon's Methodist was feted at a church farewell event attended by about 90 guests. Hostesses included Mrs. Ruby Griffin and others. She will soon attend Ten Maris Junior College on a scholarship, and has been active in church and school activities.
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Janelle Carroll
St Jon's Methodis
Ruby Griffin
A. M. Pelly
Mavis McCoy
Joe Mahan
Cerlog. Worley
D. L. Womack
George Ellender
Bob Purvis
Murphy McNulty Honored At Crosby Canasta Party
Dr and Mrs Leslie Hinton hosted a canasta party at their Crosby home honoring Murphy McNulty Jr who will enter the University of Texas next week High score prize went to Bill Lizette Decorations featured Texas orange and white a grass linen cloth from the Canal Zone a centerpiece of white esters and a crystal punch service Guests included Miss Sharon Lord Miss Bobbie Jack Van Deventer Miss Inez Strawbridge Miss Doris Sonka Miss Lois Alason Miss Alma McNulty Miss Susan Hinton and Jack Stout Mike Murray Bill Lizethe Wynn Norris Eugene Erizak and Luther Haddick
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Leslie Hinton
Murphy McNulty Jr
Crosby
McNulty
University of Texas
Bill Lizette
Texas
Hintons
Canal Zone
Resent
Bir
A. M. ‘McNulty
Sharon Lord
Bobbie Jack van Deventer
Inez Strawbridge
Doris Sonka
Lois Alason
Alma McNnulty
Susan Hinton
Jack Stout
Mike Murray
Bill Lizethe
Wynn Norris
Eugene Erizak
Luther Haddick
Teen Age Outdoor Club Adds Three New Members
David Arnett Jr. presided at a Quack Shack board meeting as new members Glorian Fortinberry Robert Gunther and B J McFaddin joined the Teen Age Outdoor Club. Martha Yates resigned while the group discussed a boat trailer project and a tentative summer trip.
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David Arnett Jr
Quack Shack
Martha Yates
Glorian Fortinberry
Robert Gunther
B. J. McFaddin
Music Study Club To Have First Meet
The Baytown Music Study club opens its season Tuesday night at 7 0 p m in the village of the Community house. New president Mrs J Hill Cone will address members and Mrs H W Arnold will lead a discussion on Discovering the Art of Music, followed by musical selections by local members including Mrs L G Hillebrandt Mrs Robert Wahrmund Mrs Warren Edwards Mrs Max Altman Mrs A L Banks Jr Mrs W B Killaugh Mrs Bavil Shall and Mrs W J Linder.
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Baytown
Warren Edwards
Max Altman
AL. Banks Jr
W. B. Xillaugh
Bavil Shall
W. J. Linder
Service League maps fall program in Henrytown
Henrytown Sun reports the Service League outlines its fall activities at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Roberyrt Matherne. Plans include eye testing in Highlands starting Oct and a Golden Age meeting on Sept 24. Members continue Christmas seal mailings, with 280 hours spent and envelopes to be addressed by Oct 1. George Bays joins Baytown league board.
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Highlands
Matherne
Ord
George Bays
Baytown League
Research And Development Division Party At Riverview Inn
The Baytown Refinery research and development division held its annual party Friday night at Riverview Inn. About 180 members and guests were served chicken and fish dinners. E Wayne Lewis led arrangements and served as master of ceremonies for the floor show. Louise Klogsel arranged decorations. W Harhart directed music and CLE Zerweich wrote the skit. Cast included Klo esel Haber Miller Mc Andrews S Barr Zer wekch Barclay Bon ner Earhart Lewis and Morton. Prop man was L T Yule. Merrymakers danced for the rest of the evening.
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Ofhe
Baytown
Riverview Inn
E. Wayne Lewis
Louise Klogsel
W. Harhart
Cle
Zerweich
Miss Kloesel
C. Haber
R. Miller
J. Mc Andrews
Zerwekch
G. W. Barclay
HW. Bonner
Earhart
Lewis
I. R. Morton
T. Yule
Neva Langley Seen as Likely Miss Georgia Title Favorite
Atlantic City reports Neva Langley of Macon is favored to win Miss Georgia and perhaps Miss America after strong piano and swimsuit showings. Competitors include Gwen Harmon of Birmingham and Jeanne Shores of California as judges reset scores for final rounds with scholarships and Miss Congeniality and Miss Talent awards on the line.
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Harman W. Nichols Cage
Atlantic City
Joan Kayné
New York City
Georgia
Iris Fitch
Istanbul
Turkey
Neva Jane Langley
Macon
Vera
Neva Langley
Gwen Harmon
Birmingham
Ala
Jeanne Shores
California
Jo Hoppe
Mrs Seaman To Address Pallas Athena Club Meeting
Mrs Douglas C Seaman will speak on Becoming Better Speakers at the Pallas Athena club meeting. The event is at her home, 299 Californi, Monday, with one new member Mrs E H Parris. Yearbooks for the club are in process.
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Douglas C. Seaman
Pallas Athena Club
Seaman
Californi
E. H. Parris
Sun Patterns and Fall Fashion Book Offer Patterns
The Baytown Sun advertises two piece dress patterns in corduroy plaids and plain fabrics with sizes 12 16 18 20 34 and 20. It promotes Applique heart aprons, pattern numbers 2733 and 2747, with yardage details and 2 cent pattern price plus 5 cent mail handling. The Fall Winter Fashion Book features over one hundred easy to make designs priced at 25 cents.
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Baytown
Sun
Dia Chessed
New York
Bureau
Baytoyen Sun
Old
Chelsea Station
New York 13
N.Y
Mississippi River Marathon Race Attracts Daredevils
Greenville Mississippi hosts the third annual Greenville to Vicksburg outboard marathon August 3, drawing entrants from small Huck Finn skiffs to luxury yachts. With a $4,000 cash purse and Calcutta yacht, the event attracts drivers from across the hemisphere, led by John Huey of Memphis who aims to beat his own records. The race is patrolled for safety, and organizer Shep of Greenville, a longtime river enthusiast, turns local interest into a growing spectacle.
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Greenville
Miss
Robert Cavalier de la Balle
Mississippi River
Callegians
Vicksburg
Greenville-to- Vicksburg
Hemisphere
John Huey
Memphis
Old Man River
John
Greenville - Vicksburs
Outboard Marathon Association
Greenville and Vicksburg
Sick List Notices from San Jacinto Memorial
The notice lists multiple patients and family contacts including Mrs William W Heiner at 219 Gresham, Mrs James D Huey at 206 Ash Afrs Nathaniel Johnson East Defee, Mrs James J Hill Highlands Ishmael Arnold Coedy Sydney Rhodes Channelview Ms Ruby LaPorte South Hoebston and Vernon Lee Ford Baytown with their locations and care updates.
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Nathaniel Johnson
East Defee
James J. Hill
Highlands
Ishmael Arnold—Coedy
Sydney Rhodes
Channelview
Ruby LaPorte
South Hoebston
Vernon Lee Ford
Baytown
Navy sailor Redell returns from Korea furlough
Lesve Ste Gene Redell, 21, of 1917 Cy- Dress, son of Mrs. 3L. Rowell and CS Redell, is home on furlough after eleven months with the Navy in Korea. Redell has five months remaining in service and will go to San Francisco to await discharge. He plans to enter school in Bay town after returning home.
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Ste Gene Redell
Cy- Dress
3L. Rowell
CS Redell
Navy
Korea
Redell
San Francisco
Schol
Baytown
Fast Driving Causes Of Many Traffic Accidents
In Chicago the National Safety Council reports excessive speed was a factor in 35 percent of the nation's 37,300 motor vehicle deaths in 1951. It notes 23 percent of drivers in such crashes violated speed regulations, 14 percent exceeded the limit, five percent were over safe speeds though under the limit, and nine percent violated safe speeds in areas without posted limits.
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Chicago
Lpp
National Safety Council
Death Rate Variable According To Week Day
CHICAGO notes fewer traffic deaths on Friday the 13th due to less traffic. National Safety Council says 21 percent of 32 500 fatal motor vehicle accidents last year happened on Saturdays, 19 percent on Sundays, 11 percent on Fridays and 11 percent on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with Mondays and Wednesdays at 4 2 percent. OLD DAYS RECALLED FORT WORTH. Texas towns named for cattle era include Blanket Bronco Lariat Loop Ropesville and Spur.
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Chicago
Ith
National Safety Council
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Blanket
Bronco
U S Needs Brains in Mobilizing For National Defense
Acting Defense Mobilizer John R. Steelman urged a larger pool of engineers and scientists to strengthen national defense and living standards. He noted only about 1 percent of workers are in engineering and biosciences and called on industry, education, and professional groups to support faster technical development amid a transition to Henry H Fowler as next mobilization chief.
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Washington
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Feelman
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Henry H. Fowler
Truman
ODM
Voice Of America Ships to Sea for Anti Jamming Mission
Voice of America sails aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Courier to broadcast daily in four minority languages to the Soviet Union and Near East from Rhodes in the eastern Mediterranean. The 150000 watt medium wave and 10000 watt short wave transmitters aim to counter Russian jamming and reach Tangiers, Gibraltar, Naples and Piraeus.
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Washington
Voice of America
Mediterraneain
Coast Guard
Courier
Sovi Union
Near
State Department
Wilson Cotration
Voice
Couney
Land of
Rhodes
Miterranean
Russia
Greece
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George Garrett
East Aifoue
Stork
First Church Christ, Scientist
Michigan
Nevadatreets
Friends of Peace Tabernacle
V. A. Guidroz
Murphy McNulty
DMRS
Paul Prince Beaver
Lennie Jocoon
Ivort
Paul Alex
Music
Henrytown
Service League
Robeyrt Matherre
Neve Jane
Cinch
John. Quincey Belt JR
John Quincy
F. Q. Belt
Terrace Lane
Tom Belt
Col Mesneil
B. E. Kirkwood
Palestine
Chadwick
D. C. Seamnans
Pallas Athena
Mississippi
Charles Barner Shepard
Indianola
Shep of
Shep
Lake Ferguson
Gibson
Joral
Internal “Revenue Department
New Orleans
Church of Christ
U.S
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San Antonio
Asbury Park
N. J
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Thomas Jefferson
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