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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1949
Page
5
The Listening Be Topic ic Study Club will meet tonight at 2 ud ot in the home of By. Linder. The program includes Adoremus Te by Mrs. S. Love, dance forms by Mrs. Is Fnogers, piano solos by Mrs. L. G. peso28b, and vocal numbers by George McKinstry and Chester Rogers. Magee to perform em Suite in F Minor and Mozart pieces. Rogers presides.
Mrs. J. P. Henderson hosted the Pallas Athena club at her 704 San Jacinto home. The group discussed a winer roast and white elephant exchange for October 10 at Mrs. Rex Curtin’s home. A program on Miracle Drugs featured talks by Mrs. A. F. Sinberli on Trimeton and Mrs. Whitaker on Cortisone. Prizes went to Mrs. Exderli Mrs. J. Baethe and Mrs. Whitaker. Refreshments were served to members and guests listed in attendance.
A special called meeting of the Baytown Garden Club will be held at 10 am tomorrow in the Grace Methodist Church. Mrs. Jack Furbee, president, urges all members to attend this important business meeting.
An exposé notes dangers of quick weight loss schemes and urges skepticism toward vitamin plans. It highlights a Texas survey showing Barcentrate as a dubious aid sold widely, claiming it lets you eat freely yet loses fat by dehydration and excretion. The piece warns against protracted dieting and emphasizes medical guidance.
Barbara Jgnn Pevidson celebrated her eleventh birthday with a theatre party Saturday hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. W A Davidson Jr of 1721 Utah. Guests Ann Tompkins James Kite Coleman Delores Guenther Clark Center LaVerne Hlanak Daryl Baxter Rose Heintschel Peggy Gil Tommy Wirey Ann Swenger Richard Nasser Jeanette Novosad Danny Bauer served birthday cake ice cream and punch.
Baytown women meet at the Humble Building Room to form a Baytown Pilot Club with Mrs. Bess Grimes as district governor and Lula Carroll of Houston Chapter guiding. A nominating committee is named and officers to be elected October 3 at The Tower, luncheon meetings twice monthly.
Miss Geraldine Cates bride elect of Willard Dickerson was honored with a Baytown Community House shower. Green and white decor featured heart piecings, Cupid figurines, coral vine accents, and silver candle holders. Ninety guests registered as hostesses included Mrs Guillote, Mrs Woods, and Mrs Wallace. The couple plans to wed Saturday at the Baptist Temple at 7 30 pm.
A Houston consular arrest regarding the Am ар illo tourist cabin murder of Tex Thornton last June 23 yielded no connection according to detectives. The 24 year old man and his 23 year old companion were said to be released. American researchers are developing rockets projected to reach 600 miles above the earth.
A miscellaneous bridal shower honored Miss Mary Jo Lilly, bride elect of J A Budd II, Sunday at Baytown Community House. About 30 guests attended as Mary Jo and her mother Mrs R W Webb registered guests, with Patsy Stoerner at the refreshment table and music by Mrs TF Sullivan. Hostesses included Mrs R W Webb, Mrs George Miles, Mrs Ralph Ragan, Miss Martha Doucet, Miss Patsy Stoerner, Miss Dorothy Butler and Miss Lynn Dudiey.
GEORGETOWN Sept 27 Dr J N R Score president of Southwestern University since 1942 and noted Methodist preacher died at 53 after weeks of illness Heart attack suspected after Sunday collapse Funeral services set for 4 p m today Score had lived in Texas since 1926 and led several major congregations before becoming university president in 1942 He served as pastor in Houston Fort Worth and Berkeley before moving to Texas
Beta Sigma Phi Kappa Kappa chapter discussed plans for International Night on October 4 during a meeting at Trinity Episcopal Parish House. Miss Lela Mae Burnett led the program with introductions and invitations, featuring Miss Ann Childers and Miss Eleine Jordan. Hostesses Miss Childers and Miss Léo Aleen Fuller served refreshments to 14 members, and new member Mrs. Fonteliz Stiff from Dixon, Illinois was welcomed.
A verdict of death by own action was returned today in the death of Carter Wilson, an 83 year old brewer, who was connected to a shop. The ruling follows investigation into the circumstances of his death on September 27.
Advertisement for sewing patterns including full back bolero and pocket skirt combos with scalloped end bag options. Lists pattern numbers, sizes, price two cents, and mailing address for ordering Pattern No 2007 and 2807. Promotes Summer Fashion Book with over 150 designs for all ages and occasions.
Baytown community notices list morning meetings at Cedar Bayou Methodist WSCS and John s Methodist Church plus Homemakers classes at Stewart Heights Baptist and Wesleyan Guild activities. Returns to Clifton: Mrs Louis Hauke has come home after ten days with cousin Susie Ammons of Sit North Jones.
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