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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1950
Page
5
A report notes Gloria Swanson’s fashion prestige in Dallas, praising her wardrobe as flawless in taste. She reportedly stores 300 dresses, 100 pairs of shoes, three glove cases and five long shelves, with an economy mindset and adaptable ensembles.
The Quack Shack distributes Christmas cards printing favorite recipes from public figures including Alben Barkley and actor Dennis Morgan. Beverly Barkhold says Barkley’s letter arrived this week with his Christmas plum pudding recipe attached. Cards cost 20 cents each and orders may be placed with co-director Mrs. Rockbold for delivery on the requested date.
A Navajo letter to representatives pleads for immediate emergency aid to relieve a life threatening livestock crisis. It notes drought and water scarcity endangering livelihoods as hundreds of thousands in federal magazines fund the broader US programs.
Lydia Class of the Central Baptist Church plans a reunion of members and installation of officers for September 27. The group was in the midst of preparations during a regular business meeting yesterday morning at the home of Mrs. Guy Words, 204 Dyer. Mrs. GR Opekerhan attended.
Esther Edgiey led devotional at the Phebean meeting yesterday afternoon. Next gathering 2 PM next Wednesday at Mrs BS Newman's home 701 East Neal.
St Josephs Society outlined plans for an Italian dinner with the Mother's Club on September 16 and ended the year’s social liquor by dispensing with the luncheon. Hostesses for a community games party at the Community House in Houston on September 26 were named, and an inventory of altar linens and vestments was ordered. Mrs Albert Merka gave each member a mystery of the Holy Rosary to be said daily for peace, with Mrs W LRI McFerren presiding and Father Dik... Kennedy opening and closing with prayer. One guest, Mrs J Cottwell Hope from Arkansas, formerly of Bay Town, attended.
A local horticulture club planned an October first Wednesday meeting led by Mrs. R. A Pavanay to discuss soil improvement. In a separate note, Paul Susemiehl, 15, and his sister Lucille, 37, were fishing near Weeperville bridge when they found a box containing 200 sticks of dynamite.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha chapter at Epsilon Sigma Alpha House held a Tuesday discussion on fall activities. Charity led the agenda with a request for old sheets for the Cancer Society to make bandages. They planned a fundraiser and a boat trip on the channel aboard the Port Commission boat Sant Houston, with October 1 as a key date.
Mr and Mrs E Lapye of Belview announce the engagement of their daughter Faye Dye to Homer Daniels of Belview The reading date is set for September Both are graduates of Barber High School The Methodist Church hosts a homemade ice cream cake supper at 6 30 PM serving 25 cents east 25 cents助
Fragmentary OCR mentions include a bride-elect and names such as Raymond, McGrothin, Coy Akin, and Richard Johnson. Context unclear regarding event or relation.
Governor will attend a neighbor themed event with a ceremony and reception yesterday. Local officials and residents were expected to participate in the community gathering highlighting goodwill and civic ties.
Judy Canova disclosed her marriage to a Cuban while in Mexico where she also announced custody of a son. Her mother, a longtime figure beside the star, had died earlier, and Canova reflected on her family during the public notice.
A Baytown youth shares memories of visiting family during holidays with a grandparent in Cin. The account highlights family ties and seasonal traditions.
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