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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1955

Page

6

Mrs Offerman Elected by X Gamma Chi Xi Chapter

Gamma Chi Xi Chapter of Baytown Beta Sigma Phi elected Mrs Kenneth Offerman as representative to the Baytown Beta Sigma Phi city council at its first seasonal meeting held at Mrs Hula Lee Coxs home. Mrs Pete Sultis chosen as alternate representative for the coming year.

Xi Gamma Chi Baytown Beta Sigma Phi Kenneth Offerman Hula Lee Cox Harvey Pete Sultis Young Women’s Christian Association Billie Wheaton Kent Ragan Jr Charvie Prince Richard Johston

Names and Reunions Highlight Baylonians’ Gatherings

Baylonians attended a Caius family reunion in Myrtle Springs park with many members listed, planning next year’s event at Tyler State Park. Other items note travels of families visiting relatives in North Texas Oklahoma Ohio and Colorado, and a Gloria Hil Frank Gentry wedding with guests from Cleveland Fort Worth Corpus Christi and more.

Baylonians Caiis Myrtle Springs Park J. J. Riley D. B. Bailey Deanna M. E. Sheats Jerry Jimmy Fred Archer Wilson Suzanna H. P. Holder Becky F. K. Hayes Tim Tyler State Park Ohio Frank Gentry W. J. Rohn Cleveland Barbara Clark Fort Worth Jon Neel Robert Hamrick San Antonio Howard Hargus Gena Janet Corys Christi Alfred Dike Schulenburg Sand Elves Othuld Yoakum Huiston

Morning Music Club Invites New Members

The Morning Music Club invites interested residents to a Wednesday meeting at the Community House. Mrs. Dan Casselman will preside as a new 1955-56 slate is proposed. Last week the club hosted a morning coffee with Mrs. Casselman and Mrs. Virgil Stone as hostesses.

Mothers OF A and M East Harris County A and NM College Trinty Episcopal Church Dan Casselman Hamel Casselman Virgil Stone BD. W. Alpi

Newly Formed Circle Will Meet Oct 4

The newly organized Doris Jackson circle, Second August, will hold its first meeting October 4 at 1217 Houston, hosted by Mrs. D W Albright. Officers include Mrs I A Ale, chairwoman. Mr Len Frost, cochairman. Mrs R Thacker, secretary treasurer and prayer leader. Mrs W B Yancy, young people leader. Mrs CR Sanders Jr., publicity. and Mrs D W Albright, Bible study chair. The circle honors a missionary in Japan. A back to school party is set for 7 80 p.m. Wednesday in Redeemer Lutheran annex hosted by Helping Hands society. each series will bring treats for the group.

Doris Jackson Aupust DW. Albright Houston Mra. I. A. Ale Len Frost Mra R. Thacker Powell W. B. Yancy D. W. Alwht CR. Sanders Jr Japan Redeemer Lutheran Church Hosteses Helping Hands Society Sach Imeries

Planters Box Best Mix for Potting Soil

A good potting soil mix is two parts soil to one part sand and one part peat with sphagnum and vermiculite added. To prevent soil washout, cover drainage holes with moss or broken pottery pieces. A thin gravel layer can also help.

Local Couple Joins In Texas City Wedding Celebration

Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ray Ocker plan to reside in Texas City after returning September 24 from a wedding trip. The bride, Florence Lee Latham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Latham of Northy Pruett, wore Chantilly lace, and the couple was married at St Joseph Catholic Church by Rev. Denis B Kennedy. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. EB b Aubuchon of Texarkana and bridesmaids Mrs. M. B. Bilnoski and Miss Joyce Capps. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Ocker of Baytown. The ceremony featured organist Weldon Herring and soloist Otis Magee, with vows given by her brother J. D. Latham. After a home reception, the bride traveled in a navy suit. both families and attendees celebrated the union.

Texas City Joe Ray Ocker St Joseph Catholic Church Denis B Kennedy J. C Latham Northy Pruett Florence Lee Latham W. F. Ocker Baytown Weldon Herring Otis Magee J. D. Latham EB B. Aubuchon Texarkana M. B. Bilnoski Joyce Capps

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Monte Zoe Land

Miss Monte Zoe Land, bride to be of Ted O'Seil, was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Thursday night at the home of Mrs. J. R. Bell 1802 Alabama. Co hostess Mrs. Jewel Appleton. About 40 guests attended with fruit punch and a bride’s book topped with wedding bells. White stock wedding bell and sweetheart roses decorated the home. A corsage and a gift were given to the honoree.

Eelek Ted O’seil Monte Zoe Land J. R. Bell Alabama Jewel Appleton

Corsage Making at Gladiolus Garden Club Meeting

Gladiolus Garden Club will meet at 1 20 pm Wednesday at Mrs. C L Woods home 160 Elm. Members will practice making corsages and prepare a garden salad spread with margarine on pumpernickel bread. Slice cucumbers and radishes thinly place on bread add sour cream with lemon juice salt pepper top with buttered bread.

Gladiolus Garden Club C. L. Woods

Wooster WMU Lifecycle Prayer Week Event at Wooster Church

The Woman's Missionary Union of the Wooster Baptist church observed Mary Hill Davis week of prayer in their church. Monday's meeting was led by Mrs. G A Hoffpaulr with Mrs. M E Sheaty at the piano and Mrs. Fletcher Erwin directing singing and readings from John. Assisting were several listed members and guests including Mrs. Dan Hutchins.

Woman's Missionary Union of the Wooster Baptist Church Mary Hill Davis Atse G. A. Hoffpaulr M. E. Sheaty Fletcher Erwin John H. EB. Cier Sambo Johnson C. W. Jackson A. Bramsett R. A. Wolfe Jr Dan Hutchins C, W

Church Groups Plan Thailand Program This Week

Jacks lead Tuesday program aided by Mrs. Ted Steable Jr and others. Church brotherhood schedules state missions program at 7 45 p m Wednesday during the regular prayer meeting. WMU and brotherhood each present the Thailand program at 7 p m Wednesday.

Ted Steable Jr G. D. Scott T. D. Long A. R. Booth Church Brotherhood WMU c Brotherhood Thailand

Famous Hair Removal Clinic Opens in Baytown Thursday

Velma Shults, renowned for Shults Method of Hair Removal, opens a Baytown clinic at Johns Beauty Salon on East Texas Avenue. She offers free consultations with Opal Buchner assisting, promising painless permanent hair reduction using Thermiquetran epilators and demonstrations from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Baytown Texas Avenue Shults Velma Shults Texas South Opal Buchner Houston John's Clints Caroline

Club Plans Work Day For Sept 21

Friendly Acres Home Demonstration club will hold a work day on September 21 at the home of Mrs. E. B. Owens. The event was planned last week at a National Guard armory meeting led by president Mrs. R. F. Wright. Members received Baytown Fair tickets from H. F. Massey who shared fair plans. Mrs. Francis McCullough, county home agent, showed a clothes care film and demonstrated a simple home safety tip. Seven members and four guests attended, including Mrs. F. T. Childres and Mrs. H. J. Traverse of Mont Belvieu, plus Mrs. D. D. Rodgers and Mrs. J. F. Radie.

Friendly Acres Home Demonstration Club E. B. Owens National Guard R. F. Wright Baytown F. T. Childres H. J. Traverse Mont Belvieu D. D. Rodgers J. F. Radie

Executive Board of BJH Council Meets Wednesday

Mrs. W. R. McFerret presides over Baytown Junior High Parents Council executive board meeting for officers and committee chairmen in the school auditorium. The first parents’ meeting of the year is at 10 a.m. Thursday. M. C. Rushing, principal, will address and outline the current Baytown Junior High curriculum.

W. R. McFerret Baytown Junior High Parents' Council Pihlicity Thrift Gogi- Inn Baytown Junior High M. C. Rushing Oaliine Baytown Junior High School

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