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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1949

Page

3

Sharon Webb Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Sharon Diane Webb was entertained on her seventh birthday yesterday by her grandparents Mr and Mrs R E Webb at their Denby Street home. Coral vine and multi colored zinnias adorned the rooms. A lace covered table held the birthday cake with ice cream and candy. Balloons served as favors for 25 guests. Sandra Johnson and Glyn Alice Taylor won prizes in games. Others called during the day to offer gifts and best wishes.

Sharon Diane Webb Rel Webb Denby Sandra Johnson Glyn Alice Teyior

Thimble Club Names Heads of Two Committees

Thimble Club hosts Mrs. J. T. Fielder as radio committee head assisted by Mrs. Joe DeHart and Bill James Nelson. Mrs. B. D. Haney leads yearbook committee with Mrs. K. E. Lyons as assistant. Event held at the Culver home with pink petunias decor. next meeting Sept 20 at 7 30 pm in Mrs. Harvey’s home at 14 West Gulf.

J. T. Fielder Thimble Club N. EB Culver Os Market EB. Littlépege Fielder Federation of Women’s Club Joe DeHart Bllis James Nelson B. D. Haney

Gifts That Encircle the Globe Missionary Program

Lynn Knight Circle of Baptist Temple welcomed two new members Mrs J S Everett and Mrs G F Bsil at a yesterday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs Emma Williams. I R Powel led the program assisted by I T Dickerson with the topic My Friend Julis a. Hudman read the scripture and M H Wiley led prayer. Ten regular members attended. Next meeting set for September 20 with Mrs Hudman at 1613 Ehn.

Lynn Knight Baptist Temple Emma Williams I. R. Powel I. T. Dickerson Julisa Hudman M. H. Wiley J.S. Everett G. F. Bsil Ehn

Telephone Employees Swim Party and Dance at Roseland Park

About 30 Southwestern Associated Telephone Company employees and families enjoyed a swimming party and picnic at Roseland Park. They later danced at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Killingsworth on Parkway Drive. Chicago visitors Mr and Mrs Scott are staying with Mr and Mrs BE Baccus in Bay Town and have hosted informal gatherings.

Southwestern Associated Telephone Company Roseland Park Mrr D. Killingsworth Parkway Drive Chicago

Women's Council Hears Program On Challenges

The Women's Council of the First Christian Church held its monthly meeting and program led by Mrs. J J Hutson. The session discussed I Dare You by William Darforth with talks on physical development thinking social development and spiritual growth. Lydia Circle hosted a School Days party afterward with 31 members in attendance.

Women's Council of the First. Christian Church J. J. Hutson William Darforth J. Fentiman Robert Forrester J. Robert Barnes Clyde Foltz D. A. Wheeler Lydia Circle

WMU Circles Study Mission Book Review Plans

Two WMU circles at the First Baptist Church of Cedar Bay met Tuesday to study the mission book Country Churches. Mrs. R W Camp and Mrs. Dahlquist circles held eight and six members respectively, meeting in homes. both groups plan a church meeting next Tuesday at 10 am with lunches to be brought and drinks served.

WMU First Baptist Church of Ceder Bayou R. W. Camp E. S. Gardner T. W. Little Camp R. Woods E. R. Burns H. Waldie W E Gillespie J. B. Smith Gardner

Homemakers Class Elects Officers After Supper Meeting

Grace Methodist church Homemakers Class held a potluck supper and business meeting. Ben Cannon leads the young married couple’s class with officers elected in a cooperative plan. Bre and Grady Longacre head the class. Hobart Enoch as vice president. Jim Sherwood as secretary treasurer. KE W Baccus as corresponding secretary and reporter. About 20 members attended.

Grace Methodist Church Ben Cannon Bre Grady Longacre Hobart Enoch Jim Sherwood KE. W. Baccus

Wooster Garden Club Birds Program Set at Wooster Home

Mrs J E Starling hosts Wooster Garden Club at 2 pm tomorrow at 287 Ashby Wooster. Assisting will be Mrs Guy Hensley and Mrs G T Praetorious. Mrs Lon Perkins will present Room and Board for Birds. First regular meeting of fell season. all club members urged to attend.

Wooster

Crude Oil Output Up 91500 Barrels Per Day

Tulsa report shows U S crude oil production averaging 4 847 150 barrels daily for the week ending September 10 with an uptick of 91 500 from the prior week Texas leads gains adding 80 525 to 1 979 200 Oklahoma Arkansas Kansas and Louisiana also rise while California records the largest drop of 5 000 barrels.

Tulsa Okla Ol and Gas Journal Texas Oklaheoma Arkansas Kansas Louisiana California

Club Room Available To Baytown Groups

Bayshore Motors Tac on Market Street near the Southern Pacific tracks offers a mezzanine clubroom in its sales area for Baytown organizations to use. Charles F Seligmer said today we will be glad to reserve it. call 226.

Bayshore Motors Tac Market Street Baytown Charles F.seligmer Seligman

Sleeping Driver Crashes Under Wheels Of Truck

Houston report of a 49 year old truck driver William M L Julien who crawled under his rig to nap and was killed when a coworker moved the vehicle John D Hildebrand dispatcher for Southwest Oilfield Transportation Company moved the truck and Julien's head was crushed Justice of the peace ruled the death accidental The Texas Safety Association launched a statewide safety campaign urging motorists to spare the eyes and save the child in Austin on September 14.

Houston E—Wiliam ML Julien John D. Hildebrand Southwest Oilfield Transportation Company Julian Justice of the Peace Austin The Texas Safety Association Today

Helping Hands Society Will Sponsor Dinner

The Helping Hands Society of the Redeemer in the Lutheran church met at Mrs C D Miertckin's home with co-hostess Mrs T M Strack. The meeting, led by Mrs Glenn Knudson, planned a congregation dinner for Sunday School Rally Day on September 25. A heating system for the new parsonage was approved for purchase. Present were Mrs J Schroeder and Mrs Carl Larsen. Refreshments featured a lace table with marigold arrangement.

Helping Hands Society of the Redeemer Intheran Church C. D. Miertckin T. M. Strack Glenn Knudson J. 5 Jenson Grey J. Schroeder Carl Larsen

Cedar Bayou WSCS Meets at Cedar Bayou Church

Cedar Bayou WSCS met yesterday morning for its monthly business meeting with Mrs. Joe Kilgore presiding. Opening hymn Open My Eyes That I May See followed by prayer led by Mrs. J. B. Hayes. Reports by several members, devotions on Brotherhood, refreshments by the Joy Circle, October Martha Circle to host next meeting.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Cedar Bayou Hazel Mactin Joy Circle Martha Circle

Mildred Cox Circle Elects New Officers

New officers for the coming year were elected when members of the Mildred Cox Circle of Memorial Baptist WMU met at the home of Mrs. Mary D. Gaines, Gaines 506 West Humble. Mrs. G R Bloodgeld will head the circle as chairman, with Mrs. Gaines as co-chair/secretary and other officers including Mrs. J J L missions and social, Winnie Jones programs, Mrs. W K Laird benevolence, Mrs Lawrence Bourge stewardship, Mrs H E Haney community missions, and Mrs I M Butler Bible study. The morning program featured a devotional by Mrs Haney, a talk on mission work by Mrs Butler, and a mission report by Mrs Lexisab and Mrs Gaines. Also present were Mrs BEHL Stoerner. ANNOUNCING THE ARRIVAL: Mr. and Mrs. Charles G Donnelly announce the birth of a son, Kraston Bleine, on September 6 at Baytown hospital, weighing eight pounds four ounces. He has a brother, Charlies Barry, age two. Grandparents are Mrs Sol Donnelly of Cedar Bayon and Mr and Mrs Warne S Hughes of Baytown.

Mildred Cox Memorial Baptist WMU Mary DB Gaines West Humble Lawerence Bourge HE. D. Haney I. M. Butler Haney Butler Lisexb Behl Stoerner Charles G. Donnelly Kreston Bleine Baytown Hospital Charlies Barry Sol Donnelly Cedar Beyon Warne S. Hughes Baytown

Arrid Deodorant Ad Claims Safe, Long-Lasting Use

A 1949 Little Rock notice promotes Arrid deodorant with Creamogen promising 3 day protection and no crystallization. It guarantees refund of full purchase price plus postage if not fully satisfied, and advertises 2 jars for 39 cents plus postage.

Little Rock Ark Lorraine Davies Tando Florida Aeink

Girl Scout Leaders Attend Dinner Conference in Humble

More than 200 adult Girl Scout leaders from 17 South Texas towns gathered at the Humble Dining Room for a dinner meeting and conference. Miss Eunice Prien urged collective area effort in Scouting, while reports on camps were heard. Notable leaders from Houston to Galveston attended, with Baytown officials in charge of arrangements. A Negro Girl Scouts group sang during the event. Miss Marqueda Bussey left for Sam Houston State Teachers College to drill with the Banners and Twirlers.

South Texas Humble Eunice Prien Cactus Baytown John W. Sylvester M. Filbert Donald W. Berny Houston National Council J. D. Giddings Beytown Alia Scott Powell Frances Allred Bert Tucker Texas City Bettie Kirkland Galveston Alanna Watson A. Draeger Matty Belle Ayers Marqueda Bussey Maurice Bussey Huntsville Sam Houston State Teachers College Miss Bussey

Past Matrons Set First Fall Meeting at Goose Creek

The Past Matrons Club of the Goose Creek Order of the Eastern Star will convene Thursday at 7 39 p m at Mrs Leura Bray's home, 216 West Lebit. All members are urged to attend the first fall meeting as the club gathers on the third Thursday each month.

Goose Creek Order of the Eastern Star Leura Bray West Lebit

Birth Announcement for John Quincy Jr at Baytown Hospital

Mr and Mrs Jay Q Belt announce the birth of their son John Quincy Jr who arrived September 4 at Baytown Hospital weighing seven pounds one ounce. The notice mentions a church and committee meeting details from Rev Foltz and M Loy regarding a welcome for parents.

John Quince Jay Q .Belt East James -2Re John Quincy, Jr Baytown Hospital

Black-Draught Laxative Advertisement Claims Quick Relief

An old style ad touts Black-Draught as a four generation laxative that relieves constipation and related symptoms such as headaches dull feelings and bad breath. It urges buyers to purchase at local drug stores and do it today.

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