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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1949

Page

9

Miss Stafford Weds Clyfe Heatherly In Home Ceremony

Miss Helen Stafford and Clyfe Heatherly exchanged nuptial vows April 2 at the bride’s mother's home in San Saba. The bride, a San Saba High School graduate, works at Corner Drug Store, and the groom, a Richland Springs High School graduate and World War II veteran, plans to enroll at Howard Payne College this summer. They will reside in San Saba after a wedding trip to Dallas.

San Saba Helen Stafford Clyfe Heatherly Della Stafford San Saba High School Richland Springs High School Howard Payne College Brownwood George Amthor L. T. Smith Dallas

Taylor Legion Unit Delegates Named for District Meet

Delegates and alternates to the Graham D. Luhn Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary district convention in Brenham on May 15 were named at a Taylor meeting. Delegates include Mesdames Nelson, Anderson, Cervenka, Schroeder, Floeckinger, Svadlenak, and Gagerath with alternates Hendrey Bowling Kasparek Weber Rinn Shepherd Vaselka. Plans for the annual poppy sale May 28 were reported, and the essay contest response from Taylor high schools was favorably noted.

Lena Weber Walter Rinn L. A. Shepherd E. J. Vaselka Herman G. Rose John Cornforth Americanism Taylor

Four Year Old Honored On Fourth Birthday

S M. Thompson Jr. was feted at a party by his parents on Fredericksburg Road. Easter egg hunt entertained guests including Avalon Jean Fielder and Johnnie Nelson. Prizes went to Donna Tate Carolyn Fogle Alfred Fielder Jr and others attended the celebration.

S M. Thompson Jr S. M. Thompson Fredericksburg Road Donna Tate Carolyn Fogle Johnnie Nelson Alfred Fielder Jr Avalon Jean Fiedler Dana Tate Carol Ann Smith Suzanne Scales Alfred Hampe Dal Smith Jr Jerry Clapton Raymond Tate Arthur Fogle J. Dallas Smith Donald Nelson Raymond V. Tate Alfred Fiedler Gerald M. Clapton W. E. Duke Amarillo Helen Hampe

Theta Alumnae Host Coffee at Northrup Home

Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae will meet at a coffee hosted by Mrs. H. R. Northrup at 1707 Enfield at 10 a. m. Thursday.

Kappa Alpha Theta H. R. Northrup

Pan American Fiesta Opens With Banquet and Exhibits

The Pan American Fiesta week, organized by FB&sPW, opens with a Wednesday reception in the Maximilian Room at the Driskill Hotel honoring Austin area women service clubs. Music by Joe Castles and Sherry Trad features, and an exhibit by Fidel Figueroa of Taxco, Mexico runs 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 2 to 5 p.m., and 7:30 to 10 p.m. with Austin High School art classes attending.

Fb&pw Austin Maximilian Room Driskill Hotel Joe Castles Sherry Trad Fidel Figueroa Taxco Mexico Austin High School Austin Women’s Club C. T. Gray Evangeline E. Lee Myrtle L. Tanner Emma Long Beauford H. Jester Texas Americas

Mrs Burress Hosts 42 Club Party at Liberty Hill Home

Liberty Hill April 12 Spl Mrs M Burress entertained the 42 Club at her home. Refreshments were served to many members and notable visitors including officials from Taxco Mexico and the University of Texas International Group. Distinguished guests included General Jesus Qinones General Neftali Gonzales Cantu Congressman Federico Barrueto Ramon and other party members of Gov Sanchez.

Liberty Hill Marjorie Hanson Taxco Mexico Carlos Paredes B. P. Clark George Halden C. T. Gray Alberto G. Garcia Henry Moreno Cesar Olmos Suarez International Group University of Texas Harold Schoerner Club of Mexico James P. Gibbons Harry Griffiths Lillian Wester Pan American Round Table Raymond Donally Lulac Jesus Qinones Neftali Gonzales Cantu Federico Barrueto Ramon Benjamin Franklin Vergile Burron Sanchez

Williamson P-TA Council Meeting Set in Andice

Williamson County P-TA Council will meet in Andice Thursday April 14. President Mrs Frank Brezik of Taylor will preside and Ninth District President Mrs George Haas will speak. Andice school children will provide music.

Taylor Spl Williamson County P-Ta Council Andice Frank Brezik George Haas

Browns Celebrate Golden Wedding in Llano Home

Llano residents Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Brown marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a celebration in the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Adams, after returning from Austin where the couple observed the milestone.

John Bartling Pearson Jr Norfolk, Va Beverly Louise Valentine Schaeffer Jr Navy W.H. Schaeffer Washington, D.C Austin Capt. Pearson William Walker Austex Chili Company John B. Pearson Sr Llano L. C. Brown Jack Adams Brown

Former Miss Emma Foster and Local Oil Executive Brown

Former Miss Emma Foster is noted alongside local oil firm veteran Mr. Brown, a long time consignee for an oil company here, reflecting two prominent figures connected with the community.

Emma Foster Mr. Brown

Liberty Hill Couple Plans Golden Wedding Anniversary

Liberty Hill resident Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Witcher will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on April 17 with a reception at their home from 2 to 5 p.m. Local residents are invited to attend.

Liberty Hill Walter A. Witcher

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Loreta Fay Newby A. W. Newby Richland Springs Robert H. Lewis George M. Lewis Carlsbad Caverns Miss Stafford Taylor Legion Unit Theta Fb&spw Thomas S. Sutherland The Good_ Neighbor Commission America Governor Jester Raul Lopez Sanches Saltillo Coahuila Tom Miller Javier Escobar Mayor Miller Sutherland L. A. Woods C. E. Castenada Figueroa Margarita Figueroa Leigh Mrs. Burress L. C. Browns A—I. Miller C—I. Miller London D—I. Miller Sydney Eter Fifth Avenue F—I. Miller Magayshall I—I. Miller J—I. Miller
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