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The Brazosport Facts from Freeport, Texas • Page 3

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I Bratoria County, Sunday, Sept. 27, 1959 Tfifc BRAfcOSPOKT PACTS HasTo BJ- Substitute Teaching Has Many Angletonion MArfliJ BETH JONES and the condition utnlMt6 used to the boys' also used iri a stoX tv Fach NewtwtHar Being, a substitute teacher has pitfalls most of us never even think of. On the surface, it would seem that a college graduate with several years of teaching experience would be able to handle a roorh 'full of youngsters and explain their lessons without much -trouble. Think: again, though. How many of us can remember our Roman numerals up to 500? Who among us knows without hesitation and without review how many pecks are in a bushel or the names of the planets in' our system or the capital of Bolivia? Mrs.

'Howard Clayton of PIANO 18 A FOCAL POINT IN LIVING ROOM MM. Clayton, Angltion Muiic Twchw, In Her FAMILY NIGHT SUPPER IS HELD BY FREEPORT JUNIOR HIGH PTA Parents and teachers of Free- pott Junior High PTA and got acquainted Tuesday ajiht, despite a heavy Everyone'brought a covered dish to'the cSfetorium, along with the kids, to a family night covered dish 'supper. A game iOff the meeting Mitt Isabella Kastl the winner. Her prlie was a-paid-up mem- bershlp to PTA for the 1959-60 O. B.

King gave the invocation. After supper Paul principal, introduced the faculty of the junior high ichool, R. L. Meek co-president of tfae PTA, introduced the for the Griaznlk. Mack is-co-president of the Junior high 'Student council.

Slack btgan the program with a piano, Malaguenia by This was'followed by a tap dance by. Miss Sandra Martin, 'Miss Vicki Hindley concluded the -program, with song "three Little She was accompanied on the piano by Mias Kitty King: membership drive be- dues and become, a working member of their PTA. Primary PTA To Hear Houston Speaker Monday The Lake Jackson Primary Parent Teacher Association will meet at 7:30 in the school cafeteria. Guest speaker for the meet- Ing will be X)r. Leslie McCary, child psychologist, and professor of- child psychology at the University of Houston.

In to teaching he also, has his own clinic in'Houston. His subject meeting will be "The Normal Child- Age Five to identlfactibn: purposes each teacher will different tag, such as a animal and each child will make two smaller similar tags for hts or her being done so "teacher Angleton, who has taught mu sic at the Northslde Elementary School here for the past three years, is just finding out how many things a substitute teacher has to "bone up on" before she fakes over a class. Mrs, Clayton gave up her position as music teacher to devote more time to her own three children, but is finding that the demands for a substitute teacher are heavier than she had 'anticipated. "I'm enjoying it," she said with a smile, and then admitted she has to do a little study- Ing to be ready for some of the questions the children ask. Of the time she spent as an elementary music teacher, sh said that is the most physically exhausting Job a teacher can undertake.

"You can't just hand a firs grader a song book and tel lira to sing," she explained "You have to have little dances and games to go with the sing ing and the teacher has do them along with the chll dren, too." After a full day of "stand Ing on your head" to entertaii the kids, you know you hav been working, no matter much you may enjoy It, sh added. Since she majored in journ alisra in college, Mrs. Clayto had to take correspondenc courses during the time sh taught music. Most of thos were in education, but she ha reached the place where sh would have to go to summe school too. The thought teaching nine months and go ing to school three, isn't too appealling to most of us.

Though music is an impor tant part of her life, she freel admits she had no desire to continue with it, professionally She explained that she ha never been competetive. th time she. wasjn school, there seemed of oth era who were interested In mu- an high. For those she did ot major in the subject, though he appeared.in a number of musical comedies arid other mu- Ical productions during the ime she was a student at Lousiana Tech. She: was a Is a a member of the National Colligate Players at, that time, and now a member of The'Angle- ton Playhouse, though she Has tot tried oat for any acting oles in Ideal -plays.

V- Most AhgletoH have heard her sing either as a so- olst at the First Baptist Church as a guest performtr at one another of the rttany organiZatibns. Surprisingly enough, she has had only one year of vocal training, though she studied piano for several Tuesday parents from, each -tveryone sit together, 'I'm a good listener," Mrs. Clayton laughed, has been my good fortune to have some outstanding church choir direc- Formerly a coloratura soprano, she admits she was glad when her voice dropped slightly. "I don't think too many people really enjoy hearing a voice that high," she explains. After she had been out of college only a few she aught at a email Louisiana ilgh school.

Two years later couple moved to Brazori: County, and she taught high school English in Angleton. She was not much older than her students, and a friend re cently asked how-she kept discipline. "It never really oc curred to me that they wouldn' do what I told them," Mra Clayton said thoughtfully. Her husband is a contractor and up until this year ha farmed rice. Both he and Mrs Clayton are from Jennings, La but they did not meet unt after he returned from oversea in World War II, when the were introduced by his brother's wife.

They moved to this county in 1946, and except for one year back iri Louisiana, have lived here ever since. They recently moved into their beautiful'new home-on Lawn Street. "Of course there isn't any lawn, yet," Mrs. Clayton said ruefully, "but there is a full basket of grass sprigs out in the garage right now." The couple's eight-year-old daughter, Jane, is mainly responsible for the French-Provincial furniture used in much of the home. She had seen it used in a young' girl's room pictured in a magazine, and insisted on it for her-room.

Since some new furnishings had to be bought, it seemed wise to keep them as muchias possl- v- ble to "one boys' room for Glenn, 11 and Russell, 5 fnWuding a trundle bed and-a rnSple desk. An lihtijiual feature Is the.use of louvered doors to divide the 'amliy and living rooms. doors can be foldid back to combine'' the two rooms for also used in a storage area in the dining room, and 6ft all Hie 1 'Mrs. Clayton is active in church work, se-rving as a teacher for a young people's class in Sunday School, a member of the Women's Missionary Parties'. The louvered.dppra: are Union, and a member ot the rns It: and con.1 so Mttif on those names ot I capital.

Maternity Eight pouhdsandoneounce' was ts Cyril Lec'a weight the young man was born on 13 in Brazosport Memorial Hospital. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Cyril L. Wllcojt, Freeport.

Rhotfda Gayle made her debut in Brazospon Memorial Hospital Sept. 14. She tipped the scales at eight pounds, five ounces -and her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Sherltoo Troy Wmiford of Freeport.

Sept. was an important day In tlie lives of Mr. and Mrs. Albert. E.

Wittig of Freeport because Paula Gail was born! She weighed eight pounds, six ounces at birth in Brazosport Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Rouse, Clute, are announcing the birth of a daughter on Sept.

18 in Brazosport Memorial Hospital. They have named her Terrl Kay and she greeted the world at seven pounds, three Mr. and Mrs. Andrew James LeRlbeus Angleton, became the parents of Donald Lynn in Dow Hospital on Sept, The young man arrived weighing six pounds, eight ounces. Angleton gained another resident When Terry Joseph was bom In Dow Hospital to Mr.

and Mrs; Marvin LeeSingleton. Sept. 18 is his birthday and eight pounds, one and a half ounces Is his birthweight, Late Jackson Is Steven DeWayne's hometown. He is the new son of Mr. and Mrs.

Oscar Lloyd Weeks. Seven pounds, 12 ounces' was Us weight on Sept. 18 Wben'he was bora in Dow Bobby Jule rteard, Freeport, areanriouric- Ing the birth of Janet Elaine on Sept. 19. The little miss arrived in Dow Hospital weighing seven pounds, eight ounces.

A Lake Jacksonlte arrived in Houston hospital on Sept. 18. weighed six pounds. V2 ounces at birth In St. Luke's Hospital andherparents are Mr.

and Mrs, James W. Martin. Cindy Lee has been added to the population of Clute. She was bom Sept. 21 in Dow Hospital weighing seven pounds, 13 ounces.

Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Free.

It's a girl! for Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Vaughan of Lake Jackson.

Sept. 21 is the birthday of their daughter, Pamela Kay, who weighed in at seven pounds, 12 ounces in Dow Hospital. An even seven pounds was recorded as the birthweight of Gloria, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Mendoza, Freeport, when she arrived in Dow Hospital on Sept.

22. Something new has been added I Mr. and Mrs. Karl Edward Guffey of Lake Jackson, are announcing the birth of Karla Ruth on Sept. 22 in Dow Hospital.

The young lady tipped the scales at six pounds, ounces. A Brazoria junior citizen chose Sept. 22 to be born in Dow Hospital. James'Delbert is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Kenneth L. Bass and be weighed six pounds, ounces at birth. Angleton is Kenneth Wayne's hometown. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Perry Felix Plentt He-was bom in Dow Hospital Sept. 22 weighing eight pounds, seven ounces-. STYLE SHOW-LUNCHEON'HIGH LIGHTS PANHELLEHIC EVENT. Ow 106 Atttod HMJdmn. Oa Hand For Home (Christmas Carrousel Termed Big Success Although the day was warm, visitors were pat in.a holiday mood at the Christmas Carrousel held Wednesday at Riverside Country Club by the Brazosport Panhellenlc Association, This year, for the first time, a luncheon and style show was held Iri addition to the open house.

Although some styles were shown, high style clothing, Including mink Stoles and wraps in the newest colors and styles, wera highlights the show. Mrs Ralph. Buell was commentator for the style shew. Mrs. W.

L. Bressler was general chairman ot the carrousel. The association termed the event a big success. Table decorations included golden candles, which were later sold. Three dimensional Christmas cards, reproductions by members of the cards they were selling, were used in the room decorations.

Christmas colors predominated throughout in the decor. s' A table of handmade gift items prpved to be popular with the guests. Christmas items, cards, wrappings, ttc. were sold by the association. X- Proceeds from the event will be used for scholarship for a Brstosport High School senior girl.

This the only money making project the group holds-each year. MRS. t. JOHNSON ADMIHE8 TOLE Out To Attend Convention A number of Brazoria County men plan to attend the Texas Baptist Brotherhood Convention in Austin Monday and Tuesday. BMObWt Jackson First Baptist Church will make the trip, including GuU Coast Baptist al Brotherhood President Teague, Rev.

John H. Beard, pastor, and A. D. Pratt, wtw it vice president of the state crgaoiuttotv WORRYING about unpaid bills! Oft 1-2-3 with AFC Hen'sDM bcit way to tote MM of bills or financtd ptobUm.1 1. Allied for any amount to $2,000 or moral 2.

tay off aM yow bMfe at OM caihl 3. Repay ta onaunts! IwkotWW's LWjCost 24 MONTHS 354.14 511.11 7U.7I 101S.U KJ27J7 Mo. Part' 20.00 19.00 40.00 57.00 107.00 FINANCE COMPANY Harold Lindloff; Jr. 288 BE 3-2696 Freeport Featuring LoW-COSt The loans above include to- surance that pay your payments in case ot sickness and pay the full balance ia case of death. Forum Study' Club of Angle- ber of the Upsilon Theta, ha BEGINS MONDAY LARGE GROUP WOMENS HIOHEB PEICED DRESSES One exception is.the maple Reduced To MISSES HALF SIZES Boys.

Plaid SHIRTS Reduced To Boys Combed Cotton SHIRTS I Wool SPORT COATS Reduced To Hens Fall Weight SLACKS WMfc. Reduced To Mens Cotton Cord SPORT COATS Mem Durene BRIEFS Reduced To £educ ed To Mens Wash 'N Wear Summer SLACKS Reduced To Girls Cotton Gingham DRESSES Reduced To Miracle Blend Fabrics SKIRT LENGTHS KAPOK PILLOWS Woinens Starlet SANDAL Reduced To Reduced To Reduced To Childrens CANVAS SHOES Reduced To Childrens UTRILON SANDAL 5 REMNAN PR IC AM .0. i.

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