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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1966
Page
6
Fashion writer notes Hardy corduroy inspired by tattersall riding shirts travels from country wear to college chic. Tattersall knickers with a plum jacket and Dutch cap, bronze pants suit with tattersall vest, and Paisley prints shape the season.
A kindergartner at Redeemer Lutheran Kindergarten made a booklet about creation using Bible terms. The child explains light as Day and darkness as Night and draws animals, land, water, heaven, and the first humans Adam and Eve. The mother notes the vivid, faithful interpretation and prizes the child’s learning.
The marriage of Russ Sheryl Belle Portis and Jerry Wayne Franklin was announced by her mother Mrs. R. H. Cramer of 1462 Massey Tompkins Road. The couple wed Sunday at Cedar Bayou Baptist Church. Mrs. Franklin is a Robert E. Lee High School graduate employed by General Telephone Co. Franklin, a REL graduate, works for Howard Franklin Enco Service Station.
Mrs. Rolie B Williams magna cum laude graduate of Louisiana Polytechnic Institute serves as Baytown Home Economics Association president She joined Humbles Butyl plant in 1944 and moved to research before becoming a homemaker The Baytown chapter formed in 1948 has 23 members with aims to advance home economics and community projects
Mrs Ethel Hale serves as president of the Baytown Literacy Council. She joined the area in 1937, taught at Cedar Bayou High, Baytown Junior High, and retires after 20 years of service. An active church member and member of several honor societies, she is linked with Lee College and the University of Texas and Houston for ongoing education. Her son, L DeWitt Hale, is a state representative with a wife Carol Moore and two daughters. The council collaborates with Lee College and the State Executive Board meeting is set for September at A and M University. Mrs Hale and State secretary D P Smith will attend.
Baytown chapter of the Women's International Bowling Congress elects Mrs. Scott Sitton as president for the 30th anniversary. Other officers include Ree Ainsworth and Helen Porter. the group promotes junior bowling and sponsors. Sitton credits bowling as therapy after polio and maintains a 169 average. Publicity contact: Mrs. J. R. Vogel, 582-7403.
Mr and Mrs Stephen Gail Hadley have returned from a Florida wedding trip following their marriage in Houston on Saturday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Francis Portis of Baytown. Hadleys plan to live in Bangor Maine in November with Gail’s parents from Shaftsburg Michigan and the bride’s mother Mrs Jimmie Mickel.
What, When, and Where: Duplicate Bridge at 7 30 p m at Bridge Studio Bayshore Wagon Wheel Square Dancers perform at 8 p m in Knights of Pything Hall Carousel Dance Club offers Hawaiian dancing at 9 p m in Knights of Columbus Hall Located events in three venues on Saturday night across the city.
The Chi Omega Chautauqua presents The Music of Richard Rodgers to benefit the Harris County Center for the Retarded with stars including Elaine Malbin Joanne Wheatley and Richard Maithy orchestra. The event, sponsored by the Chi Omega Alumnae Association, will be held November 2 in Jesse Jones Hall Houston. Ticket prices range from 3 to 100 dollars. For information contact Mrs Williams or Mrs Frede Jones.
Garden Club members and families gathered for a pot luck supper at Roseland Park Pavilion. Co hostesses Mrs John Besperka and Mrs Louise Fellows led the event. Donna Strausser and Joan Besperka supervised children after the meal while A N Johnson addressed members and husbands on beautifying Baytown with neighborhood cooperation, plant exchanges, joint discussions, and home repairs.
Morrell Park Garden Club in Baytown hosts its annual fundraiser a chuck wagon dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost 1.25 to 3.25 and funds go to the club’s landscaping and library projects. Proceeds support Baytown civic works including Roseland Pavilion. Membership is limited to 18. tickets available from club members or by calling 582-6821 or 582-5615. none sold at the door.
The 22nd district PTA workshop will feature William P. Hobby Jr. as main speaker on Leadership. The event starts at 9 am Sept 29 at Levy Sanctuary Houston with registration 9 to 3:30 and sessions 9:30 to 22:15.
The third annual Alpha Phi charity needlecraft exhibit in Houston runs Oct 11 and 12 at Sagewood Country Club hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds aid Texas Heart Institute and St Luke's Texas Children’s hospitals. Tickets $1 at Mrs. Lee Brasfield Baytown or at door. Fashion shows at 11 12 noon 1 2 4 7 8 p.m. feature hand knit designs. Exhibits include Eleanor Beard quilts and Danish embroidery with demonstrations of latch hook weaving and crewel.
Ruth Moss Circle of Memorial Baptist Church met at Mrs. T. W. Lyons home to appoint a mission study chairman and select a program chair, reporter, and publications secretary. Mrs. Lemma Longbotham led the closing prayer. The note on German dance origins appears in passing.
Heirport Clawson announces the birth of Cobie Shane Clawson a son born September 15 at Gulf Coast Hospital weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. Grandparents L F Clawson Baytown P F Costlow Victor and Billie Heard Houston. Great grandparents W D O'Brien Rosa Clawson Crosby and George Costlow Dasselta. Great great grandfather A E Solis Mont Belvieu. Korenek birth Laura Ann a daughter born September 14 at St Joseph's Hospital Houston weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. Grandparents Victor Ekorenek Sr Baytown Louis Stiles Eagle Lake.
Mrs. Whitaker wins Psi Alpha Beta Sigma Phi chapter sweetheart honor at First National Bank meeting. She will represent Psi Alpha in an international contest among thousands of chapters. She has been a member three years, serving as second vice president, and will be honored at a February dance. Birth announced: a son, John Stephen, at eight pounds, to Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Sherron of Schilling. Grandparents listed in Baytown Highlands and Kilgore.
Mrs. John Kubitz presided at the Gulf Coast Hospital Ladies Auxiliary meeting held at Mrs. Lee Brasfield home. Guest Homer C. Bredehoeft, director of Gulf Coast Muscular Dystrophy Association, spoke on research and clinics. The group aids the Mothers March on Nev 35 and announced upcoming activities and recognition for service hours.
The Baytown Service League announced its annual rummage sale set for September 0 and October 1 at the corner of Wisconsin and Market Street. Chairmen A C Hunter Jr and Charles Tillery led preparations, with host Mrs. John Traxler and aides Mrs. Robert Gillette and Mrs. Lawrence Reilly. The league will begin hearing tests in schools for grades one through six, including testing of special education students.
The Concert Choral Society of Houston presents its second annual choral and organ concert at 2 30 pm Sunday conducted by John J Peck. Admission 2 3 and 10 25 with box seats. The 10 box includes a reception. higher priced boxes add a banquet at the Warwick Hotel. Write box 10065 Houston or Foley's ticket center for details.
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