Harriet Lane as White House Hostess Under Buchanan
Harriet Lane, niece of James Buchanan, served as official White House hostess. Her European court manners revived Washington social life with royal visits and Victorian fashion. While praised for tact, Buchanan distrusted political activity by women and blamed them for stirring the slavery issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Zeth Brooks
Harriet Lane
James Buchanan
Georgetown
D.C
Harriet
England
White House
Washington
Prince of Wales
Queen Victoria
Stephen Douglas
Illlinois
Douglas
Buchanan
Dysanna Dodd Celebrates Fifth Birthday at Home
Dysanna Lynn Dodd daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Dodd Sr Harris Road marked her fifth birthday with a family party Saturday at their home Grandparents Mr and Mrs W C Dodd Sr Baytown and Mr and Mrs H E Graham Torrance Calif Great grandmothers Mrs Mae Hughes Baytown and Mrs John Pikert Navasota attended the celebration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dysanna Lynn Dodd
W. C. Dodd
Harris Road
W. C. Dodd Sr
Baytown
H. E. Graham
Torrancr
Calif
Mae Hughes
John Pikert
Navasota
Ruez Birth in San Jacinto Hospital
Mr and Mrs William J Ruez announce the birth of a son September 7 at San Jacinto Hospital weighing eight pounds ten ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William J Ruee Jr Baytown and Mr and Mrs C H Dorman Houston Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs William J Ruez Sr Baltimore MD The Ruez couple also have two other children Bryan and Gretchen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruez
William J. Ruee
Vermont
San Jacinto Hospital
William J. Ruce Jr
Baytown
C. H. Dorman
Hous ‘Ton
William J. Ruez Sr
Baltimore
Puez
Bryan
Gretchen
Miss Linda Dell Pumphrey and Walter Wilson Wed in Alice Texas
Miss Linda Dell Pumphrey and Walter Neal Wilson united in marriage at First Baptist Church in Alice Texas with archway decor and gladioli. Parents: W A Pumphrey of Alice and John F Wilson of Highlands. Bride and attendants wore Chantilly lace gowns with crystal veils. Doyle Hodges and Jimmy Ray assisted with ushers. After ceremony a reception followed. couple to reside in Brownwood Texas. bride to Howard Payne College student. groom a Howard Payne attendee and pastor near Gorman.
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Walter Neal Wilson
First Baptist Church
Alice
Texas
Linda Dell Pumphrey
W. A. Pumphrey
John 4. Wilson
Highlands
Chantilly
Theta
Aiss
Mary Pumphrey
Maren Henderson
Doyle Hodges
Paul Pedraza
Jimmy Ray
Mice
Jack Phillips
San Antonio
West Adams Street
Brownwood
Alheigh School
Howard Payne College
Robert E. Lee High School
New Hope Baptist Church
Number Two
Gorman
Tex
Ginger Eddings
Jerry Don Pace
M. V. Pace
Mildred Eddings
J. R. Eddings
Highlands First Baptist Church
Mrs Day Reports On Florida Delta Kappa Gamma Convention
Mrs Day reported on the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Convention in Florida as part of the first fall Gamma Nu Chapter meeting at the Community House. Mrs Ethel Henson, newly elected president, presided during the gathering with refreshments served by the social committee including Mrs Lamar Oltman and other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Day
Florida
Gamma Nu
Ethel Henson
Grawna Nu
Lamar Oltman
Charles Terry
Queen Killgore
D. Wilburn
M. A. Jordan
Jeff Royder
Virginia Carter
Booth chairmen named for St Johns Bazaar event
The Women's Society of Christian Service at St. John's Methodist Church announced chairmen for the December 2 bazaar. Mrs. J D Daffern is general chair, with Mrs. M Bridges, Mrs. Everett Shrum, Mrs. J B Kaplan, Mrs. Cleo Gresham, Mrs. C L Woods, and other members handling the children's corner, Christmas shop, sweet shop, post office, white elephant, hand work, apron valley, and fish pond. Dinner will be led by Mrs. C R Carter with Mrs. T J Konecny assisting. program details were shared, and upcoming circle meetings were announced.
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Booth
Conscience Gets The Best Of Pearl Thief
London police recovered the Spear necklace after Doreen Campbell 24 sold it for 30 pounds to a jeweler and later saw it valued at 175 pounds. Detected then the necklace was found to be worth 1 200 pounds, and Campbell confessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Doreen Campbell
Doreen
Julie Newmar Shines Back in Hollywood Studio Spotlight
Julie Newmar returns to Los Angeles after Broadway success in The Marriage Go Round co starring Susan Hayward and James Mason. The 39-23-39 star traces career from UCLA to Hollywood dance roles, Broadway chorus to leading film parts, and reveals her life as a California girl turned Hollywoodian with plans for more stage and screen work.
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Armand Archerd
Central Press Association
Hollywood
Broadway
Julie Newmar
New York
Los Angeles
Susan Hayward
James Mason
Julie
Thia
Gwen Verdon
Jully
Betty Grable
Mitzi Gaynor
Hollywest
Jule
Donald Newin Engineering
Suzan Ball
Haat
Bumuatra
Seven Brothers
Mise Ziegfeld
Boston
Philadelphia
Stupefyin' Jones
L Abner
Charles Boyer
Claudette Colbert
Eighth Avenue
Summers Family Reunion Highlights German Ties
Names Mr and Mrs Richard Summers and their daughter Sharon Kay are noted visiting San Marcos after a two year United States stay. The Summers, originally from Germany, studied at the University of Texas and Southwest Texas State. Richard Summers studies German and will earn a BA in May then pursue a master's. Recent Baytown arrivals include Mr and Mrs Benjamin Sessions and their 3 months old Theresa who plans to learn English.
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Richard Summers
Sharon Kay
San Marcos
United States
Germany
R. L. Sum
Austin
West Murrill
Everett
University of Texas
Net Drive
University
Southwest Texas State
OO San Marcos
Baytown
Benjamin Sessions
Theresa
Town
Robert E. Lee High School
Geraman
Baytow Cedar Bi
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Zenith
Trutone
Truetone
Westinghouse
Motorola
G.E
Admiral
Bendix
Wilson
Mrs. Day
St. John's Bazaar
Lord Fauntleroy
Junior
American Institute of Men
Paul Gutkowski
Bridges
Vesper Circle
Arthcoming Circle
Esther
Martha
Ruth
George Ellender
Los Angeles City College
Helene Jesmer
Team High School
Europe
UCLA
Anne
Jack Cote Gancery
Veal
Maryland Club
Jenno Pizza
Iceberg Head
Bill Peppers
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