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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1949

Page

7

Style show showcases summer dresses and hats at Rae Ann revue

Readable highlights from the Junior League Hitchin Post show feature outfits from Ann ae with Meta’s hats from Leon’s and accessories. Notable ensembles include two piece cotton prints, Salyna cloth dresses, and a Ceil Chapman navy gown with rhinestones. Out-of-town guest Mrs. William Seybold attends luncheon.

Ae Ann Meta’g Leon Agnes Barrett Dan Covert Alden Davis Barton O'prings Frances’ Schneider Carlyle William Seybold Rochester Minn Roy Rather John Gracy Edype Clare McCardell Ted Thomas G. Howard Hodge Breton Plaisson Thomas Marion McCay Tina Leser R. C. Ammann, Jr Ann Cole California Maline

Billie Burke Blue Bonnet Lead in Margarine Ad

A nostalgic advertisement features Billie Burke promoting Blue Bonnet Margarine. It emphasizes flavor nutrition and economy and encourages readers to use the margarine on bread. The copy notes quick color and the Yellow Quick bag branding.

Billie Burke Blue Bonnet America

Winn School Cub Scouts Have Badge Award Night

Cub Scouts of Pack Six at John B. Winn School received badges and arrows during a Thursday evening ceremony in the school recreation room. Honorees included Ewell Oglesby, Ned Seddon, Billy Phillips and others across Wolf, Bear, and Lion ranks. J. M. Basey led the presentations amid a period of honors for Dens One and Three.

Pack John B. Winn Bobby Lowe Ewell Oglesby Wolf Glenn Ogden Ned Seddon Billy Phillips Jerry Miller Wolf Gold Arrows Billy Spruce Wolf Silver Arrows Jimmie Basey Billy” Davis Bobby ‘Brengel Harry Ramage William Liyok William Ligon Eual Green Mney Joe Blair Jimmie Baldwin Jimmie Sunday Calvin Gustafson Lion Cub Joe Baker Lion Gold Arrows Kenneth Linden Lion Silver Arrows J. M. Basey Dens Messrs Carl Stengel P. H. Ogden E. S. Oglesby R. H. Davis R. C. Shelton R. D. Lowe E. A. J. Seddon Mesdames Ruth Sanders Lee Roy Blair J. M. Ram T. B. Leavell Lelia Annelton Betsy Ramage Retha Green David Lowe Kathy Jan Sedodn

Taylor Girl Party Celebrates Fourth Birthday at Country Club

April 5 event honors Cher ral Ann Sefcik with Easter themed decorations at the Country Club. Guests include Henry Pumphrey Jr., Martha Walters, Lynda House, Linda Scarbrough, Lynn Hicks, Bruce Watson, Jeffrey Kirkpatrick, Donna Otis, Nyle Mann, Jimmy Lawrence and many others.

Violet Lodge Sets Thursday Session in Saenger Room

Violet Lodge 26 ODHS will meet at 2 30 p m Thursday in Saenger room. Mrs Max Schramm, president, will direct the session. Hostesses will be Mesdames Bert Cabaniss Otie Fordis Dodson Gustard and B M Mayer.

Violet Lodge ODHS Saengerrunde Max Schramm Bert Cabaniss Otie Fordis Dodson Gustard B. M. Mayer

Engagement Told At Tea For Lillyn Brooks and Maurice Davis

At a Sunday tea at 1100 Garner Mr and Mrs David Brooks announced the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Lillyn Leona to Maurice Eugene Davis son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Lee Davis of 2001 Robinson Davis a graduate of Austin High School and UT is employed by the State Health Department A tea table featured a floral date marker and spring flowers decorated the rooms About 80 guests attended including Mesdames Davis Raup Chester Brooks Jr Marvin Davis Neubauer and several Misses Munson Grill Hawkins Reese Duke Blanton and Burke The couple plans a spring wedding

Garner David Brooks Lillyn Leona Maurice Eugene Davis Arthur Lee Davis Robinson Austin High School Miss Brooks University of Texas Davis State Health Department Mesdames A. L. Davis Calvin Raup Chester Brooks Jr Marvin Davis J. A. Neubauer Misses Della Munson Frances Grill Jennie Lee Hawkins Pattie Reese Pat Duke Barbara Blanton Onny Burke

Mary Dosier Honored On 3rd Birthday

On her third birthday Mary Sue Dosier was feted at a party by her parents E. C. and Mrs. Dosier at 210 North Loop Boulevard. The pink and white cake framed the refreshment table with Easter basket favors. Guests included John Alvis, Branda Branton, Kay Henderson, Jimmy Henderson, Douglas Rowley, Benjamin Swank, Sharon Swank, Kelly Hester, Carolyn Kelton, Judy Franke, Carol Franke, Suzy Lake, Phillip Oakley, Sharon Seathoff and Frank Dosier, with additional attendees Mesdames C. E. Alvis, J. B. Branton, J. M. Rowley, B. F. Swank, G. R. Hester, W. W. Kelton Jr., H. H. Franke, A. R. Oakley and Harry Saathoff Jr.

Mary Sue Dosier E. C. Dosier North Loop Boulevard John Alvis Branda Branton Kay Henderson Jimmy Henderson Douglas Rowley Benjamin Swank Sharon Swank Kelly Hester Carolyn Kelton Judy Franke Carol Franke Suzy Lake Phillip

WSCS Meeting Held At Cedar Creek Home

Cedar Creek April 5 Mrs H Smith hosted an all day WSCS session with devotion led by Mrs Lee Alexander and business led by Mrs Dewey Turner. Attendees included Mesdames Lee Alexander Floyd Martin W P Watts Dewey Turner B H Smith S T Schanhals G T Simmons Dan Smith and the hostess.

Ie. Creek H. Smith Cedar Creek WSCS Lee Alexander Dewey Turner Mesdames Floyd Martin W. P. Watts B. H. Smith S. T. Schanhals G. T. Simmons Dan Smith

H O Wirth Jr. Honored at Surprise Birthday Party

The junior class of the Methodist Sunday school organized a surprise birthday party for H O Wirth Jr at his home in Manchaca April 5. Attendees included D Ross, David Ross, Marsha Elaine Jones, Barbara Jones, Sammie Quarry, Lucile K Kildarf, H O Wirth Jr, and Mrs H O Wirth Sr.

Kitchen Shower Honors Barbara Scott Bride-Elect

Barbara Scott bride elect of Gene Parker was feted at a kitchen shower Saturday at the home of Mrs. H. P. Burleigh on Shoal Creek Boulevard. Hostesses presented a gift table cloth embroidered with the Athenaeum Literary Society insignia as guests arrived with needle and thread.

Barbara Scott Gene Parker H. P. Burleigh Shoal Creek Boulevard Athenaeums Austin High School Hollywood Frances Browder Marietta Schleu

Mrs Jamar Weds L E Whitham In Bastrop Ceremony

Mrs Otelia Lee Jamar of Austin and L E Whitham of Wichita Falls married March 21 at Mrs Minnie Wilkes home in Bastrop. Rev J W Griffin officiated beside a white iris and yellow daffodil display. They plan a brief Houston trip and will reside at 1406 West Avenue Austin.

Bastrop Otelia Lee Jamar Austin L. E. Whitham Wichita Falls Minnie Wilkes J W. Griffin Houston West Avenue

Kincheloes Name Son Robert Dee Waine Kincheloe

Mr and Mrs Louis Dee Waine Kincheloe announce the birth of their son at Seton Hospital on March 25. The baby is named Robert Dee Waine Kincheloe. Grandparents are L H Kincheloe of Austin and the Rev and Mrs J F Karling.

Robert DeeWaine Louis Dee- Waine Kincheloe West 11Th Seton Hospital L. H. Kincheloe Austin J. F. Karling Nor

Evangelical Ladies Aid To Hear Rev Pearson

The Rev E L Pearson pastor of the Kimbro Free Church will speak at the Evangelical Free Church Ladies Aid Society meeting Wednesday at 730 PM The session will be held in the church Mrs O T Olson is program chairman and Mesdames Herman Swening C W Ryden Carl Munson and Dic Anderson will hostesses

E. L. Pearson Kimbro Free Church Ladies Aid Society Evangelical Free Church O. T. Olson Herman Swening C. W. Ryden Carl Munson Dic Anderson

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Orchesis University of Texas Coeds Roberta Andrews Jane Harris Ysleta Leissner Bahbbette Blankfield Sara Jo Levy Jerry Montague Dee Keith Stanley Depwe Barton’s Sunning Rae Ann Tipp Newton Tom Graham Dorothy Harrison Bates Picolay Naomi O More Steve Farish Ceil Chapman Winn School Cub Taylor Girl The Statesman West 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adams Mary Dosier Smith Home H. O. Wirth Jr Yaring Sheen Cial Britain Clyde Bellows William Mueller Giddings Burtonwood England Captain Bellows Bellows 7520Th Air Base Group Janette Todd Doris McAnally Mildred Downs Mada McAngus Betty Burtine Elkin Beverly Smith Patricia Burleigh Florence Parker Miss W. F. Brewington Mrs. Jamar Kincheloes Robert Dee Waine Evangelical Ladies Aid Rev. Pearson Warner Lydia E. Pinkham Uee Ao Yaring Silk Shantung
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