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Newspaper

The Lee Lantern

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1951

Page

3

Sis Hopkins Alter Ego Of Bobbye Jack Van Deventer

Bobbye Jack Van Deventer creates Sis Hopkins as a vivid alter ego to boost dramatic ability. The character, written with her father, has drawn attention at clubs in Baytown Houston and La Porte and earned a prize on Talent House. Bobbye Jack's stage path spans declamation, high school acting, and future plans in journalism or drama.

Sis Hopkins Chic Bobbye Jack van Deventer Sis Bobbye Jack Kiwanis Club Lion’s Club Baytown Houston la Porte Sis On House Jewelry University of Houston Cornelia Otis Skinner Jeanne Allean Emily Kimborough Candy Candito Veterans Hospital van Deventer Bob Jim Bill Press Club Camera Club Forum National Latin Club Bulletin Gander Gazette

Return To College Inspires Ex-Teacher Mrs. Larkin

Former Baytown junior high English and seventh grade teacher Mary Coe Larkin speaks of returning to college to study psychology and counseling. She notes a rising student interest in knowledge and plans to continue at the University of Houston next year while pursuing a coed Sunday school class for youth development.

S. P. Larkin Baytown Texas State College For Women At Denton Mrs. Larkin

Mrs Sloan Exhibits In Art Room

Mrs Mary Sloan displays pictures this month in the art room. She studied art in high school and now takes a portrait painting course at the university. She works with water colors oils and pastels and collects antiques as a hobby. She has traveled extensively.

Mary Sloan Mrs. Sloan University of Houston

New Director For Snack Bar Enjoys Work

Mrs. Marguerite Jacks named manager of the student lounge snack bar she finds the staff friendly and expects to uphold high standards set by predecessor. The Bay town native, a local graduate, balances work with caring for her young daughter while husband serves in the Coast Guard stationed in Alaska.

Marguerite Jacks Mrs. Jacks Baytown Mr. Jacks Coast Guard Alaska

Phi Kappa Members Dili Family Joined

Lucille and Jane Dill, mother and daughter, joined Phi Theta Kappa. Lucille, Cor sicana graduate, plans pharmacy after Lee College. Jane, Lee HS 1950 alumna, studied Abilene Christian College, worked in Houston, plans education at Lee College. hobby vibra harp. Mr and Mrs L R Dill and daughters reside on Wallisville road in Highlands.

Lucille Jane Corsicana High School Lee College Lee High School Abilene Christian College Houston L. R. Dill Jane and Madline Wallisville Road Highlands

Music Class Attends Opera in Houston

Music Appreciation students led by Mrs. Gladys Ellis attended Verdi La Traviata at Music Hall Houston on Sunday November 5 after prior study of the opera. Students praised the preparation for aiding understanding and appreciation of the performance.

Gladys Ellis Music Hall Houston Jackie Summers Linda Pierce Jane Dill Doris Harris Thelma Dean

Photography Optimist Enjoys Tricks Treachery and Magic

Morris Littlefield, an illusionist and budding photographer, performs sleight of hand with live knives and doves, tells jokes to school audiences, and builds a growing photography business in Galveston. He recalls mentors, Stage tricks, and his $275 press camera as his prized tool.

Morris Littlefield Gillotine Beverly Bergeron Morris Baytown Sun Galveston Broadway Baptist Church

New Hampshire Yankee Becomes Texan Paints Adirondacks

Philowena Perrotta Wahlstrom, born in Burlington Vermont, trained as a nurse, and after 13 years in Texas now blends Italian roots with Texan life. She and her husband Carl Wahlstrom ski on Maine-Adirondack memories, painting Adirondacks and Lake Champlain views while joking about her lingering Yankee accent.

Italy Vermont Texas Philowena Perrotta Wahlstrom Minne Alice Robertson Burlington Wahlstrom Mary Fletcher Charity Hospital University of Vermont

Lee College Story Hour Draws Large Attendance

Miss Sylvia Stern of the Lee College Library reports strong turnout for the Story Hour. The program will continue weekly with alternating age groups and next sessions set for November 12 and 19 with storyteller Jeanette Garber and singer Freda Williams.

Lee College Story Hour Sylvia Stern Jeanette Garber Freda Williams The Lee College Library and Friends of the Baytown Library

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Lees Personalitica Bobby Jack van Deventer LC Curtain Club Columbine Curtain Club Gamma Phi Kappa Snack Bar Phi Kappas Dili New Hampshire Naples Casserta Mt. Mansfield
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