- The Junior League, 1811 Briar Oaks.
If you can go please call Audrey Tompkins at 713-686-0005.
News from HGA (March, 1999)
by by Naomi Watson, HGA PresidentWhat a fantastic February Caribbean Cruise Party! It was a group of heavy revelers who made their way "off" that ship! Everyone had such a great out-of-this-world good time "cruising the islands" and sampling the food at the various "restaurants"! We can't forget to mention the fun everyone had trying their luck at black jack, roulette, or the bingo game. For this wonderful party, we extend our "thank you" to the chairwomen for this party: Pat Burkman and Jan Stevenson. Their committee consisted of E. Mercedes Benz, Beverly Cullins, J.J. Johnson, Myrtis Trowbridge, Lois Matuszak, Doris McKinlay, Jeannette Coon, Norma Roady, Janet Tietz, Hjordis Hawkins, Dene Grove, Marie Hunt, and Audrey Tompkins. And of course, we have to thank Daisy Wood, who lent her magical organizational talents to help make this party one of the year's very best. During the Floor Show and Variety Program we were entertained by our own talented members (Dolores Humphrey, Jim Wood, Pat Shannon, Bill Poyner, Wanda and Dare Keelan, Pat Burkman, Jack and Betty Frost, John Pickering, and Jim and Daisy Wood) cast together by Jeannette Coon. Our entertainers deserve a great big round of applause.
The HGA is always ready to welcome new members into our group. Come join us at some of our events if you would like to have a really great time!
Game Day—March 15
For the HGA Game Day and Luncheon on Monday, March 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Daisy Wood and her team (Dorothy Cooke, Mildred Davis, Geneva Quigley, Joy Payne, Wanda Knapp, Bede LeBlanc, Jeanne Schultz, Mary Jean Pawley, Lois Matuszak, and Jeannette Coon) are getting ready to give you a chance to play your favorite game in the most elegant venue in town: the Junior League Ballroom. An invitation is included in the February issue of the Bulletin. If you want to play a fun—no thinking—100% luck game for an hour or so, just mark Bunco on your reservation. Even if games are not your thing, this event is a wonderful opportunity to visit and enjoy a delicious meal with other HGA members and their spouses. If it is your turn to treat a friend to lunch, make them your special guest for this event. And yes, do bring your spouse, too!
Regular Bridge Schedules
First Wednesday: The Briar Club at Westheimer & Timmons.
Second Monday: St. Martin's Episcopal Church at Woodway & Sage.
Third Monday: Rudy Lechner's at Westheimer & Gessner.
Fourth Wednesday: The Briar Club at Westheimer & Timmons.
For these games, please call and register your reservation with Marcie Miley at 713-782-6935.
Second Thursday:
The Junior League, 1811 Briar Oaks. If you can go please call Audrey Tompkins at 713-686-0005.
News from HGA (January, 1999)
by by Naomi Watson, HGA President1999 Upcoming Events
I saw Santa watching our Christmas program at The Great Caruso! Yes, he and a whole lot of members and guests were happy to attend. In fact, on November 8 with 30 days yet to go, half of the seats were sold! How does the saying go? "Nothin'says lovin'as something from the oven!" Well nothing puts one in the Christmas mood like two hours of fantastically great Christmas singing. Those thrilling voices truly carried us out on a sleigh, and across the snowy land to a wonderful dreamy Christmas. There surely could not have been even one person who, during that program, didn't succumb to the Christmas spirit. And, because The Great Caruso had beautiful and elaborate Christmas decorations everywhere, there wasn't too much more for our own decorating committee to work on. We extend our grateful thanks for all their accomplishments to the Chairwoman, Jeanne Cooley, and her hard working committee which consisted of. Elinor Macmillan, Janice Haye, Hjordis Hawkins, Carol Vacca, Doris McKinlay, June Otell, Jeanette Coon, Lois Matuszak, Marian Rush, Marie Hunt, and Beverly Van Siclen. Lois Matuszak received the reservations and Gwinn Lewis printed the names for the name tags which the committee decorated. Naomi Watson made the invitation.
During the last HGA Board meeting, the subject was discussed and OKed to give a beautifully etched wall plaque to Daisy Wood to commemorate her tremendously well-done job on the September play, Social Security. Daisy was very pleased.
Get ready! Here comes a real blow-out of a February party! The Caribbean Cruise Party at Lakeside Country Club. The date is Friday, February 19. Everyone really seemed to enjoy this party when it was given in 1997, but most of the women who commented on it said their husbands really loved the party. There is so much going on during this party that everyone has a wonderful time. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. with black jack and roulette going on in one room and a bingo game in another until 8:30 p.m. Or, you can just sit and socialize or watch people doing these things, or go have your photo taken. A buffet dinner will be served from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and it will be the same Caribbean menu that was so delicious last time. Then from 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. we will have a Floor Show & Variety Program put on by our own members. And from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
There will be dancing. This party covers all your desires and we would love to have everyone come join us. Members: $30.00 and Guests: $32-00. Please make checks out to HGA and RSVP by February 12 to Lois Matuszak at 1503 Misty Bend, Katy, TX 77494. The chairwomen for this party are Pat Burkman and Marie Hunt and their committee consists of-. E. Mercedes Benz, Beverly Cullins, J.J. Johnson, Myrtis Trowbridge, Lois Matuszak, Doris McKinlay, Jeanette Coon, Norma Roady, Jan Stevenson, Janet Tietz, Hjordis Hawkins, Dene Grove and Audrey Tompkins. But the fortunate part is that Daisy Wood, whose special organizational talents made the 1997 party a real out-of- this-world event, is helping again with this one! And you know (or perhaps, you should know) that guarantees a tremendously exciting party! On page 40 in this issue there is an invitation to this couples party. If you have other questions, please call Naomi Watson at 713-464-7570.
Bridge Schedules:
First Wednesday: The Briar Club at Westheimer & Timmons. Second Monday: St. Martin's Episcopal Church at Woodway & Sage.
Third Monday: Rudy Lechner's at Westheimer & Gessner. Fourth Wednesday: The Briar Club at Westheimer & Timmons
For these games, please call and register your reservation with Marcie Miley at 713-782-6935.
- Second Thursday: The Junior League, 1811 Briar Oakes. If you can go please call Audrey Tompkins at 713-686-0005
The HGA is always ready to welcome new members into our group and if you would like to have a really great time, come join us at some of our events! You will find a membership form in the November issue of the Bulletin.
News from HGA (November, 1998)
by by Naomi Watson, HGA PresidentWow! Curtain call! Curtain call! What an evening! What a success!
If you didn't attend any of the performances of Social Security, you missed a truly exciting event which played to an almost sold-out audience. Everyone had such a great time! The Kaplan Theatre at the Jewish Community Center offers a wonderful array of services for all kinds of performances. There was also a large attendance Thursday, September 3, for the Luncheon and Matinee. In our group we have some very talented actors and actresses. Our thanks again goes to Daisy Wood for all her talents in putting on this event and her hard-working HGA committee which included: Virginia Angelos, Sue Carlile, Jeanette Coon, Janice Haye, Norma Gordon, Mary Jean Pawley, Joy Payne, Millie Tonn, Naomi Watson, and Mikki Wunderle. The actors and actresses were: Martha Raymond, Dolores Humphrey, Lois Matuszak, Dave Matuszak, Pat Shannon and Ted Pfister. The director, Mike Evans, was masterful in his direction of the actors and actresses to emphasize all the funny lines and the result was a very funny play. He is very talented.
The next great party will be our Tuesday, December 8, 11:30 a.m. Christmas Luncheon at the Great Caruso where the staff will present Christmas on Broadway. So many people enjoyed this program last year that we decided to repeat it again this year. The Great Caruso was a packed house last year and will be again this year, so get your reservations in early. The Great Caruso is located at 10001 Westheimer #2090 in the Carillon Shopping Center. Cost for this event will be members: $23.00, guests: $25.00. The committee has everything going along at top speed to prepare for this anticipated crowd-pleaser of a program. The committee members are Jeanette Coon, Janice Haye, Hjordis Hawkins, Elinor Macmillian, Lois Matuszak, Marie Hunt, June Otell, Joy Payne, Marian Rush, Carol Vacca, and Beverly Van Siclen. Receiving the reservations will be Lois Matuszak.
Bridge
Scheduled games are following their regular programs of:
- First Wednesday: The Briar Club at Westheimer & Timmons.
- Second Monday: St. Martin's Episcopal Church at Woodway & Sage.
- Third Monday: Rudy Lechner's at Westheimer & Gessner.
- Fourth Wednesday: The Briar Club at Westheimer & Timmons.
Everyone is welcome and if you can arrange for a day of bridge on these dates, please call and register your reservation with Marcie Miley at 713-782-6935. Another HGA bridge group meets at The Junior League, 1811 Briar Oakes, on the second Thursday. If you can play on that day, please call Audrey Tompkins, at 713-686-0005.
The HGA is always ready to welcome new members into their group and if you would like to have a really great time, come join us at some of our events! You will find a membership form in this issue of the Bulletin.
Following this year’s theme, “Expanding Horizons,” the January meeting will feature a Japanese cultural presentation. This program will be held on Thursday, January 10, at a location yet to be announced. Call program chair, Jan Stevenson, at 713-956-9411 for details.
Spouses of HGS members are invited to join the Houston Geological Auxiliary and GeoWives at any time during the program year. If you are not sure about joining, please come to one of our programs as a guest and allow us an opportunity to welcome you.
Expanding Horizons October Event:
Location:
Hosts:
For more information
The theme for 2001-2002 is “Expanding Horizons”.
Fall Events:
September 13, Thursday, 3:00 p.m.
Tea at the home of Margaret Jones, 1407 Lakecliff, 77077
October 9, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Indonesian Consulate on Richmond
The last event of the year, the annual business meeting and installation of officers will be held at the Confederate House, 2925 Weslyan, Friday, May 4, 2001, at 11 a.m. Send your check for $25.00 to Jan Stevenson, 1219 Campton Court, Houston, Texas 77055.
Please send in your dues as soon as possible.
On Thursday, November 9, the GeoWives will go to Sugar Land to the new Museum of Southern History. Besides the fascinating permanent
exhibits of 18th and 19th century artifacts from the South and Texas, there is a featured exhibition of oilman Carrington Weems' collections of
antique maps, prints and ship models. Of special interest are his very early maps of the new world. You can see what the 18th century
cartographers thought Texas was like. Lunch will be at the Fountains Center.
On Thursday, December 14, GeoWives will have a theme of Home for the Holidays in Old Town Spring. All the shops will be transformed into a
Christmas fantasy based on the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas". We will have lunch in a renovated turn-of-the-century hotel, Wunsche
Bros. Cafe and Saloon.
Beginning the New Year on January 11, 2001, we will visit the Museum of Fine Arts.(admission free on Thursday) and also tour the New Audrey
Beck building as arranged by Cindy Carroll for our group. Lunch will be at Cafe Express in the Beck Building.
On Thursday, Oct. 12th we will tour Enron field and have lunch at Ruggles. You will be able to order from the menu and separate checks are available. Tickets for the tour of Enron Field are $7 for adults $5 for seniors. Guests are welcome.
Wear comfortable shoes. Mail your Check by Sept. 25th to Anne Rogers 2001 Holcombe Blvd. #3201 Houston, TX, 77030.
memoriam
We are saddened by the loss of our Past-President Marian Johnson Lundstrom, Ann's husband, Ted McFarlan, Doris's
husband, Phillip McKinlay, Betty Hastings, wife of E. Stuart Hastings and also the loss of Mary Kae Dingler's father. We shall remember all the happy times and wonderful ways they enriched our lives.
GeoWives are looking forward to a delightful year. The members of the Board are making plans for interesting
meetings and activities. The Board is headed by President, Mary Jean Pawley. Alice Cook is first
vice-president and program chairman. Susan McKinley is second vice-president and membership chairman.
Martha Lou Broussard is secretary, Jan Stevenson is treasurer, Theresa Barker will be courtesy chairman,
Naomi Watson is our historian, Janet Godfrey and Edie Frick will be notification co-chairman and Adrian
Lewis is yearbook chairman.
All GeoWives meetings will be held the second Thursday of each month except in May.
We start our year on Thursday, September 14, with a meeting at the home of Kimberley Radket.
This will be an introduction to Houston with a speaker on the history of our city. For October we plan a tour
of Enron Field and lunch in a downtown
restaurant. On November 9 we will go to Sugar Land to the new Museum of Southern History where we will
see artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries and the Carrinton Weems collection of antique maps, prints and
ship models. Lunch will be at the Fountains Center. So make your plans and save the dates.
Our group enjoyed an interesting April meeting. We attended the IMAX movie “Gold Fever” at the Museum of Natural Science, and afterward indulged ourselves on delicious food at the Autry House.
The last board meeting was held on April 14 in the home of president Linnie Edwards. Luncheon and fellowship followed the meeting. Everyone agreed that this has been a good year! The decision was made to make a contribution to Child Advocates. The Play Reading Group met in the home of Daisy and Jim Wood on Sunday, April 30, for an enjoyable evening that included food! The annual business meeting and luncheon was held at Maxim’s Restaurant on May 5, 2000 at which time officers and board members for next year were installed. This luncheon was subsidized.
The Geo-Wives' last meeting of the year will be held on May 6 at Maxim's, where we will celebrate our year. Election
of officers and changes to the bylaws will be discussed and voted upon. Thanks to all the members who participated in
the programs and shared their talents and favorite foods and recipes and gave us wonderful suggestions for programs.
Programs: Linnie Edwards, Jan Stevenson, Beryl and Hank McCleary, Jean Moore, Sue Bullock, Ann and
Ted McFarlan, Daisy Wood, Dolores Humphrey, Martha Lou Broussard, and Sandra Pezzetta. Officers: membership,
Jackie Smith; secretary, Adrian Lewis; treasurer, Linnie Edwards; historian and parliamentarian, Beryl McCleary;
notification, Mary Kae Dingler and Dolores Humphrey; courtesy, Betty Christian and Rosann Hooks; yearbook, Sandra
Pezzetta; installation of officers, Nancy Poynor.
We are very proud of the way Geo-Wives have supported HGA this year.
Update on the trip to Beaumont: We arrived at 8:15 a.m. at the Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church parking lot to be
greeted by Martha Lou Broussard, who served us orange juice and pastries. This was no small fete as there were 31
of us going on the outing. Martha Lou had instruction sheets made out for each driver, a schedule of events, and
phamphlets.
Our first stop was The Energy Museum, which is near downtown Beaumont in a new two-story building with ample
free parking. Upon entering you are met with numerous
exhibits including rocks, fossils, and a salt-water aquarium complete with a live reefal complex. There are dozens of
exhibits showing photographs and replicas of the early boom town days near Spindletop depicting the history and birth
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industry and tracing its history of exploration, production, refining, and marketing. Spindletop was the spawning ground
of many companies including Mobil, Texaco, Gulf, and Sun. The second floor houses additional exhibits including a
life-sized replica of the derrick floor of the Lucas No. 1, the discovery Spindletop well. Talking life-size replicas of
Patillo Higgins and Captain Anthony Lucas standing on the derrick floor, give their rendition of their struggle and the
events leading up to the 1901 discovery of the 100,000 barrels per day well. Later, in the mid- 1920s, a second boom
took place when flank production was found. Messrs. Yaunt and Lee were big developers of this flank production
leading to the Yaunt Lee Oil Company (later bought out by Stanolind, now BP Amoco). Spindletop is a tribute to
American creativity where risk takers were justly rewarded and, in turn, benefitted the town of Beaumont, the state of
Texas, and the entire United States.
After a delicious lunch at The Green Beanery, we next visited the McFadden-Ward House, one of five Gulf Coast
houses built by architect Henry Conrad Mauer between 1905 and 1910. Occupying an entire city block, the house with
its large porches, porte cochere, and two-story white Ionic columns is one of the few remaining Beaux Arts Colonial
houses in the United States. The house and gardens are framed by Royal Palm trees. The 12,000-square-foot house is
faithfully maintained with original porcelains, 3500 pieces of sterling silver, glassware, crystal chandeliers, stained
and leaded glass windows, oriental rugs, and many works of art. The daughter of the McFaddens, Mammie, was
married to Carrol E. Ward in 1919 and occupied the house until her death in 1982. She established the Mammie
McFadden Ward Heritage Foundation to ensure that the house would be richly restored and maintained for future
generations to enjoy.
Our last stop was the Spindletop/Gladys City Boom Town Museum, which was built to commemorate the history of the
Spindletop discovery. Fifteen buildings replicate actual businesses in operation at the time of the boom, including the
Broussard Blacksmith Shop. Located adjacent to the museum is the Lucas Granite Monument, a 50-foot Texas granite
obelisk erected in 1941. Our return to Houston included a drive over the hill overlying the Spindletop Dome.
Our next meeting on April 27 will be a program on archeology of the Middle East. We will dine at Dimassi's Middle
Eastern Restaurant on Richmond. We will be honored to have Dr. Bader from The University of Saint Thomas as our
speaker. Sandra Pezzetta is our hostess and this will be a wonderful program. Invite guests and husbands to
join us.
Update on our Argentine program: We arrived at the beautiful home of Sholeh Huber. There were flowers and fruits
everywhere. The committee headed by Dolores Humphrey was busily putting finishing touches on the Argentine fare.
The background music provided by Marianne de Korvin consisted of well known Argentine tangos. Marianne was born
and raised in Buenos Aires and speaks seven languages. Did you know the national flower of Argentina is the ceibo?
Lilia Cerana prepared an Argentine exhibit, which contained the national flower and scenes from Buenos Aires and other
beautiful tourist spots. She also had a girl's national costume for us to see. The dress was blue and had a white apron with
a hand painted ceibo by Lilia Cerana. Lilia Cerana and Ana Maria Manzolillo displayed their paintings depicting nature and
still life scenes of Argentina. Lilia, who is from the Northern Province, is preparing for an exhibition of her paintings.
Ana Maria, who is from the Southern Province, is an accomplished artist and has won many awards for her paintings.
I welcomed the members and guests with, "Bienvenidos a todos" and thanked Sholeh Huber for opening her lovely home
for the program. Then Lucy Garate Keeper, who was wearing an authentic gaucho costume including a silver dagger
owned by her grandfather, read, in Spanish, selected verses from the famous Argentine classic work of Martin Fierro.
Translations in English were distributed among the audience. Luisa Santesteban, who is a professor of Spanish selections
of for continuing education at Rice University, read in Spanish the contemporary works of Jorge Luis Borges. Dolores
Humphrey read the English translation and a plagiarized version by some obscure author. The Borges Works were very
moving as they expressed the importance of savoring each precious moment of life. Wanda and Dare Keelan danced the
Tango flawlessly, and after much applause did a Cha-Cha encore to the tune of Guantanamera. Then it was time to eat!
What a wonderful lunch. We had "palta" (avocados) with "salsa golf"(mayonnaise, catsup and cognac). We had "pastel (pie)
de papas (potatoes)" which was similar to shepherds pie but the Argentine version had raisins and olives in it. It was
expertly prepared by Marianne de Korvin. We had mixed green salad and rolls prepared by Chiche Casarsa. Lilia Cerana
made the flan and Sholeh Huber supplied rum and chocolate cakes. Marianne ordered meringues with chocolate centers
and on the side was "dulce de leche" to top the meringues. Red wine from the Province of Mendoza was served and now
we know why it is so famous.
Beaumont here we come! Martha Lou Broussard, the first woman vice president of AAPG in 82 years, will lead
us on an expedition Wednesday, March 17, 1999. Our first stop is the Texas Energy Museum in downtown
Beaumont where we will listen to the historical characters share their adventures at the great Spindletop gusher
of 1901. Our lunch will be at the Green Beanery, a remodeled early-1900s house. Then on to a tour of the
McFadden-Ward home, which was built in 1906 from the wealth generated by the Spindletop discovery.
Our last stop will be at the Spindletop/Gladys City Boomtown Museum. This is an exceptional trip that you won't
want to miss.
Update on our tour of Forbidden Gardens in Katy: Linnie Edwards led the caravan, which included Mary Jane
Berryman, Jean Richardson, Jean Moore, Helyn Romberg, Hjordis Hawkins, H.G.A. President Naomi Watson,
Daisy Wood, our hostess, and her guests Rae Calvert and Helen Formy. They were met at the Gardens by Jackie
Smith, our membership chairwoman, Rosanne Hooks, our courtesy chairwoman, Ann McFarlan, Pat Burkman,
Dene Grove, Janet Godfrey, and Sandra Pezzetta. Also attending were courtesy chairwoman Betty and Harry
Christian, Lydia and Bob Hubbell, Geo-Wives President Lois and David Matuszak, and Marilyn and
Chuck Conley. Miho Yamamoto came with her precious son.
We gathered in the pavilion and began our tour of the 40- acre museum serenaded by sounds of a Chinese zither.
The museum is a historical view of the dynasty of the First Emperor of China named Qin (pronounced Chin).
We saw life-size models of his personal guards, each with a different face, and also a 6,000-piece terracotta model
of his army in formation. It was said that his methods of warfare were so successful that his battle strategy was
studied and used by General Patton. Emperor Qin gave China its name, ordered the Great Wall to be built, and used
chrome in the making of weapons (although the modern world would not discover chrome until centuries later).
Qin also set up China's Imperial system of dynasties, which lasted over 2,200 years. We then toured the miniature
replica of the Forbidden City, which was founded 3,000 years ago as
a shield against barbarian tribes. We saw his and hers palaces, and learned that some of Qin's 3000 concubines
spoke 14 languages. Our tour was to last an hour but the group was so fascinated by the museum we stayed another
20 minutes to see and hear more. We were late to lunch at Hunan on Post Oak, where Dolores Humphrey,
Martha Lou Broussard, Ann Rogers, and Doris and Phil McKinlay were patiently waiting. We had a wonderful
lunch and caught up on the news. See you at the March meeting!
Happy New Year!
It isn't too late to make reservations for January 21, to tour
forbidden Gardens and have lunch at Hunan Oaks. Have you
wondered what Feng Shui is all about? Come to the luncheon
and find out! Make reservations with I,innie Edwards. Our
hostess for this program is Daisy Wood.
On February 18, we will be entertained at the beautiful
home of Sholch Huber. Her home is like a Persian palace.
Hostesses Dolores Humphrey and Wanda Keelan will have an
exciting program, "Argentina, Mi Buenos Aires Querido," with
surprise entertainment. We will dine on Argentine fare.
The play reading group met at the home of Linnic Edwards
and read The Hollow by Agatha Christie. Flowers and a special
book, which chronicled the happenings of the play Social
Security, were presented to Daisy Wood in appreciation of producing
the play. The group made a costume party of the play
reading. Daisy and Jim Wood, looking like they had just come
from a performance of Cats came as-you guessed it-cats! John
Pezzetta was an English bobby and Sandra Pezzetta came as a
Scottish dancer ready to dance the sword dance. Dolores
Humphrey made a fetching Tina Turner. Elliott Powers looked
very distinguished as an ambassador. Can you believe Linnie
Edwards was a pumpkin? Chuck Edwards came undisguised and
wanted everyone to know that pumpkin was his! David
Matuszak, alias Joe DiMaggio, brought Lois Matuszak, alias
Marilyn Monroe. Martha Raymond, Marie Antoinette, brought
cake. Lydia and Bob Hubbell brought fresh-baked homemade
bread. The group also dined on tropical fruit salad, chicken salad
sandwiches, deviled eggs, pasta salad, rice sausage casserole, macaroons
and macadamia white chocolate cookies.
Raveneaux Country Club Fashion Show Update:
Jean Moore, looking elegant as always, and Sue Bullock, wearing
an ensemble of seafoam green and a gold Egyptian cartouche,
were the perfect hostesses. The latest fashions from Scruples were
forest green, deep plum, animal print, classic black, and vibrant
gold. Some had touches of sparkling beads, sequins, or feathers.
The fabrics were cashmere, metallic knit, velvet, leather, brocade,
and even elegant fabric that would stretch! The purses were a
nice surprise. They were in shapes of an elephant, gold Santa,
traditional Santa, and even a Christmas tree. They were roomy
enough to carry all essentials easily. There were a variety of styles
from casual to very elegant. Model Betty Frost wore a brocade-topped
jumpsuit that had a split black overskirt. Ann McFarlan
modeled a lovely plum velvet evening dress. Jan Stevenson modeled
a cool mint cashmere sweater and slacks. She also modeled a
blue suit that really looked smashing with her blonde hair. Terry
Pooser wore a red wool Texas western jacket and slacks and also
modeled a long black lace evening gown. Dolores Humphrey
wore an exquisite long gold metallic evening dress accented with
gold metallic fringe. Looking very becoming, Margaret Jones
wore a most unusual metallic brown suit which you would never
guess was made from the latest in elegant stretch fabric. Betty
Christian, our courtesy chairman, brought her sister, Diana
Fontana. Also attending were Marilyn Conley, Linnie Edwards,
Wanda Keelan, Sholeh Huber, Adrian Lewis, Doris McKinlay,
Mary Jean Pawley, Sandra Pezzetta, Barbara Stephens, Ann
Pickle, Jennifer Biancardi, and HGA President Naomi Watson.
Lois Matuszak, Geo-Wives President and Skylark, brought as her
guest "Skylark" originator, Paula Scudday.
Nostalgia Meeting: A new member, Laura Smith, who has an art degree from UT, brought a
basket that had belonged to her Grandmother and told us how to restore baskets. She had
spray painted her Grandmother's basket white and covered the handle with soft material
embellished with pearls and roses. The basket held rice bags for her daughter's wedding.
She also showed us how to make wedding candles, name tags, and a special "Southern Belle"
evening bags for your daughter's prom. Laura is a costume designer and use to have a
craft business.
Zoe Vest brought hand painted tiles, magnets, and frames that she had made for a church
fund raiser. Zoe's Greek noodles were wonderful. Treva Maxwell, one of our newest members,
brought one of her beautiful handmade quilts. Sandra Pezzetta, yearbook chairman, who has
a degree in nursing and is also an accomplished artist, brought some exquisite hand
knitted sweaters and an afghan. Naomi Watson, HGA President, brought a lacy crocheted
tablecloth and showed us her fifty-foot long genealogy form which, of course, was on well
log paper! What else would you expect from a geologist's wife? Great idea! Naomi also
publishes a 145-member family newsletter, and she also sews and redesigns clothes. Betty
Christian, our courtesy chairman and a member of the Daughters of The Republic of Texas,
told of her interest in genealogy. Linnie Edwards, our treasurer, had perfume bottles and
thimbles from her travels around the world. We especially liked her Waterford Crystal
perfume bottle, her hinged Limoges thimble, and the thimble that belonged to her
grandmother. Jackie Smith, our membership chairman, brought her collection of Shirley
Temple pictures. Hostesses Jan Stevenson and Dene Grove were busy spoiling the group by
waiting on us. Jan brought a wonderful beef brisket with mango sauce and Dene Grove
brought a raw broccoli and grape salad. Myrtis Trowbridge and Theresa Barker won the
Grandmother report. Myrtis has 18 grandchildren and Theresa has 17. Nancy Poynor was
babysitting and unable to attend.
Lydia Hubbell received her education from the Ursula Academy. She has adopted two
children, and has made special garments for them that can be passed down to future
generations. Lydia and Jackie Smith are also very active in the Republican Women.
J.J. Johnson, who attended nursing school in Beaumont, is interested in antiques,
gardening, and music. She is a patron of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society, is a folk
singer, and sings in the Memorial Drive Methodist church choir. Mae Barclay passed
around a gold and diamond ring she had made. Mae is an artist, poet and goldsmith.
She has contributed her talents to HGA often. Dolores Humphrey read her very moving
poem about her brother. Dolores always stirs our hearts with her readings.
Alice Cook enjoyed a cruise with her mother on the Crystal Symphony to London, Spain,
and Portugal. Terry Pooser cruised the Danube and recently adopted two precious puppies
from the CAPA. Rosemary Turner also has two dogs that are her pride and joy. Mildred
Davis said Tropical Storm Frances damaged her bay home more than Hurricane Alicia did
in 1983. On a happier note, she had a marvelous time in Vail and enjoyed a cruise to
Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. Debbie Robinson couldn't attend because she was helping
John when his office flooded from the storm. Roseann Hooks loved her cruise to Alaska
on the Celebrity Cruise Line. Mary Jean Pawley, a member of Panhellenic, is on the
Committee to award scholarships to girls in Texas colleges. She is in AAUW and helps
with EYH, which is math and science oriented. Mary Jean grew up in Santa Fe and loves
Taos, Indian art, and jewelry. Beryl McCleary exhibited two rare kilm rugs and told us
the story of how she obtained them in Bulgaria and Turkey. Lois Matuszak collects dolls
and brought wooden political, traditional, and fancy wooden dolls from Malta. She
brought a picture of her 3rd place international, 1st place regional, Houston Horizon
140 member ladies barbershop chorus that will be competing for honors in Nashville in
November. Mary Kae Dingler, our phone committee chairman, asked us to donate unmatched
or old socks to Child Advocates so the children can make puppets from them. What a
worthy cause!
Our December 18 evening meeting will be held at the home of Ted and Ann
McFarlan. Special entertainment will be presented by "The Skylarks." Mark your calendar,
pick out your favorite Christmas dish you would like to bring, get your favorite
holiday dress ready, and bring your husband or a friend to our special Christmas
celebration Friday, December 18. See you there!
Geo-Wives December, 2001 News
Geo-Wives October Event
October 9, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
The Indonesian Consulate on Richmond
Chairs Susan McKinley and Linnie Edwards. A discussion of Indonesian fabrics, lunch to follow at the Consulate cafeteria.
contact Alice Cook 713-558-3267
Geo-Wives Calendar of Events 2001-2002
Hosted by the Geowives Executive Board, and chaired by our First VP (Program Chairman) Mercedes Benz.
Wear your prettiest hat!
Hosted by Chairs Susan McKinley and Linnie Edwards.
A discussion of Indonesian fabrics, lunch to follow in the Consulate cafeteria.
For more information contact :
Alice Cook, GeoWives President 2001-02, 713-558-3267
News from Geo-Wives (May, 2000)
News from Geo-Wives (November, 2000)
Mary Jean Pawley, GeoWives President
News from Geo-Wives (October, 2000)
Mary Jean Pawley, GeoWives President
News from Geo-Wives (September, 2000)
Mary Jean Pawley, GeoWives President
News from Geo-Wives (June, 2000)
Linnie Edwards, GeoWives President
News from Geo-Wives (May, 1999)
by Lois Matuszak, Geo-Wives President
News from Geo-Wives (April, 1999)
by Lois Matuszak, Geo-Wives President
News from Geo-Wives (March, 1999)
by Lois Matuszak, Geo-Wives President
News from Geo-Wives (January, 1999)
by Lois Matuszak, Geo-Wives President
News from Geo-Wives (November, 1998)
by Lois Matuszak, Geo-Wives President
