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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1961
Page
6
Brown patch on lawns from a fungus affects patches after Hurricane Carla, with rings and center regrowth. Guidance covers watering timing and lawn management to reduce infection, plus a pamphlet and pruning tips for landscape care and safety.
Miss Melba Phillips, bride elect of H A Phillips, was honored at a Monday night bridal shower hosted at Mrs. W. C. Jackson's home. About 50 guests attended as corsages were presented to the honoree and her mother Mrs. H A Phillips. guests included relatives from New Canaan Conn and out of town guests.
Mrs J S McCune reviews Steinbeck novel The Winter of Our Discontent at Book Review Club in First National Bank board room. Ethan Hawley and family on Nutheastern coast. Masvleys portrayed as well born yet impoverished. Delinquency thesis noted. attendees include Mrs J E OKelley of Natchez Miss. next reviewer Mrs Jack Furbee discusses Eskimo by Peter Freanchen.
The WSCS bazaar date shifts from November 17 to December at St John’s Church. Mrs Cleo Gresham heads the bazaar with cochair Mrs George Hilender. The WSCS held the second session of the study Es es for New Times led by Mrs D M Compton assisted by several members. Next general meeting set for October 3 with a covered dish luncheon planned.
Saturday Sam Houston PTA festival at 6 p.m. at the school. Sunday National Business Women's Week runs Oct 1 to 7 with a B&PW tea from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mrs. G. R. Risher’s home, 2005 Britton. Monday Rho Zeta ESP meets at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Eddie Gray at 100 Fel ton.
Willing Workers Sunday School Class at Second Baptist Church presented Mrs. G B Hollingshead a vanity dresser Tuesday at an informal party. Mrs W G Kelley organized the event at 1704 Richardson. Mrs T E Crocker announced reports for the year while Nancy Evans and Linda Bonner served punch coffee and cookies to 14 members.
Mrs J 0 Goodson was appointed historian Tuesday night at a Xi Gamma Chi Beta Sigma Phi meeting to replace Mrs Gerald Hanson who requested a year’s leave. The group planned a Christmas dance and discussed a games party raising funds for BSP members in Brownwood harmed by a hurricane. A dollar bill was tied to a money fund constructed by Mrs Carl Clayton for a XGC member in need. In Brownswood Mrs Frank Hester and Mrs Jimmie Woods presented the program The Polar Region. About 20 members were served refreshments by Mrs Goodson and Mrs Hanson.
The Lamar PTA announced the Halloween Carnival will be held Oct. 21. Turkey plates cost $1 for adults and 5 cents for children. Policewoman Clyde Casey praised parental cooperation in obeying school zone laws at the meeting, which drew about 280 attendees. A proposed budget by Mrs. Jack Gardner was accepted. Ben Butler, program chair, and Dudley Huckabee participated. Mrs. Willie Terry's third grade won the room attendance prize. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. E. C. Sumner and the hospitality committee.
Houston couple Suzanne Huggins and John Sharratt announce final wedding plans for 4 30 PM Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church with Drew Scott and Lan Williams as acolytes. Attendants include Mrs D O'Neil O Day sister of the bride and Mrs Phylis Sharratt as matron of honor. reception hosted at Houston Yacht Club. groom’s party includes John Bennett and Walter Walls Jr. as ushers followed by groomsmen Rufus T Ramsey and others.
Officers for TEL Class of Central Baptist Church were elected at a Wednesday meeting held at Mrs B B Cook's home. President Augusta Pounds. vice president Nora Cook. secretary Etta Dudley. social secretary Sophie Ellend. group captains Mary Danes Fannie Foster Ellender. devotional leader Francis Miles. Harold McFarland teaching and Foster assisting. Devotional and Our Guarded Minds presented by Miles. Five guests attended including G Huggins J Gaye Ann Rogers B F McCloskin C C Steed. Next meeting November 1 at Rebecca Robins home Sunset.
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