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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1949

Page

7

Legislative Children Feted At Three Easter Parties

Three Easter parties hosted by the Legislative Children's Club treated seniors ages 11 to 14 to a bus outing to Joe Carrington farm with outdoor games. Intermediates ages 6 to 10 enjoyed an Easter egg hunt at Zilker Park with prizes including a golden egg to Price Daniel Jr. and a silver egg to Richard Huffman. A preschool party at the home of Attorney General Price Daniel featured a hostess committee and many children including Keith Kelly, Ann Hutchinson, Houston Daniel, and Bobby Fleming.

Legislative Children’s Club Joe Carrington Homer Leonard Mesdames Wardlow Lane William S. Fly Warren McDonald Zilker Park Mesdames Gus J. Strauss John J. Bell Jimmy Phillips Menton J. Murray Price Daniel Jr James Pattison Keith Kelly Everett Hutchinson Pierce Johnson Bill Abington A. M. Aikin Crawford Martin Joe Fleming Stafford Hutchinson Ann Hutchinson Houston Daniel John Daniel Joe Skiles Jimmy Johnson Judy Abington Betty Lou Timmons Trudy Clifton Meg Clifton Tyler Moore Bobby Jo Fleming Bobby Aikin Leslie King Kay King Arnell Wilkinson Mary Ann Slimps Jane Corbin

Mrs. Ferrell Honored On 75th Birthday

Mrs. Florence Ferrell was celebrated at a dinner in Dripping Springs on her 75th birthday. Attendees included her children and grandchildren such as Mrs. Robert Lyle, James Ferrell, Leland Lyle, Barney Odell, Burmin Mathews, and Billie Ferrell, with several great grandchildren and friends present. Born in Seguin, she is the daughter of the late G. W. Houchin and has lived in Dripping Springs 43 years.

Dripping Springs Florence Ferrell Robert Lyle James Ferrell Leland Lyle Barney Odell Burmin Mathews Billie Ferrell R. L. Lyle Jimmy Lyle Eugene Odell Sara Lou Odell Joe Patterson Beth Houchin O. C. Harmon Ferrell Seguin Texas G. W. Houchin

Party at YWCA Hosts 30 Employed Girls Evening

A party for employed girls was held in the YWCA recreation room. Miss Helen Fielder, the young adult director who will wed Walter H. Talbot on April 23, received a corsage and gifts from 30 guests. Games and dancing provided entertainment. The next gathering will organize a club and elect officers.

YWCA Helen Fielder Walter H. Talbot

AAUW Luncheon to Feature International Federation Talk

Dr. Phoebe Morrison of Killingsworth Conn will discuss AAUW's role in the International Federation of University Women at a 12 30 p m luncheon of the Austin AAUW International Relations Group at the Home Economics Tea House. The San Antonio convention named May Jones 1949 51 president of Texas AAUW, with delegates from Austin attending.

AAUW International Federation of University Women Phoebe Morrison Killingsworth London Texas AA A. H. Chute E. J. Prouse San Antonio May Jones Stephenville John Tarleton Agricultural College Texas Aauw Pearl O. Ponsford el Paso Austin Mesdames G. H. Newlove J. L. Love Moore Katherine Cook

Birthdays Observed in Cochran Home in Bastrop

Mrs. Marion Cochran and Mrs. J W Griffin hosted a 42 party at the Cochran home in Bastrop to celebrate the birthdays of Mr. Cochran and Rev. Griffin. Guests included L J Schewe O J Ribbeck Fred G Haynie Oren Eskew B A Elzner Jr Earl Carson Henry Schuyler J P Sughrue Jess Walker Bryan Sanders Dr R W Loveless and Mrs Annie Lee Alexander.

Ex Llano Residents Depart for Korea

Mrs H C Robinson and children Jo and Leslie left Austin by plane to join her husband in Seoul Korea where he serves as a representative of the State Department. Robinson was Llano County agricultural agent years ago and is brother to Mrs Will Collins of Llano.

Llano H. C. Robinson Leslie Austin

Taylor OBS Initiates Two New Members In Eastern Star Chapter

Three new members were initiated in the Taylor Chapter of the Eastern Star Monday evening. Sergeant and Mrs Norman Uhr and Raymond Carter were initiated. Mrs Raymond Carter served as conductress. social hour hostesses were Mrs Homer Lumpkin and Mrs Charles Gossett.

Taylor Eastern Star Raymond Carter Norman Uhr Homer Lumpkin Charles Gossett

Meetings For Today From Various Austin Groups

Edwin G Hutchings Post and Aux 856 VFW meet at VFW Home Fredericksburg Road 8 p.m. Flower Arrangement Group Two Violet Crown Garden Club Beverly Cameron Bee Cave Road 2 30 p.m. Your Congress and You League of Women Voters University YMCA 3 p.m. Book Trailers Stella Hardin Rio Grande 3 20 p.m. University Ladies Newcomers Tongue and Thimble Group Charles O Wilson Cherry Lane. Austin Woman's Club board 10 a.m. program 11 15 luncheon 12 30. Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae Charles Sparenburg Vista Lane 7 30 p.m. Harmony Club Lewis T Sweet Mohle Drive 10 a.m. Flower Arrangement Group One R Murray Allen Townes Lane 2 30 p.m. Pan American Round Table luncheon at TFWC Building 12 30 p.m. University Junior High P TA school auditorium 7 30 p.m. Delta Delta Delta Alliance luncheon at chapter house 1 p.m. Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae coffee H Northrup Enfield Road 10 a.m. Becker P TA executive meeting Cater Drive 9 30 a.m.

Stella Hardin Rio Grande University Ladies Newcomers Club Charles O. Wilson Cherry Lane Austin Woman's Club Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae Charles Sparenburg Vista Lane

Nancy Kay Sappington Wins Third Consecutive Bible Story-Telling Contest

Seven year old Nancy Kay Sappington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Sappington of 104 East 46th, won the State Baptist Training Union Bible story-telling contest in Abilene. She represents Hillcrest Baptist Church and studies speech under Elizabethan at the Texas School of Fine Arts.

Nancy Kay Sappington Gene Sappington East 46Th State Baptist Training Union Abilene Nancy Kay Hillcrest Baptist Church Elizabeth An Texas School of Finerts

Veterans Council To Meet Thursday

Registration remains open for a home nursing course offered by the YWCA with American Red Cross sponsorship. The free class runs from 7 30 to 9 30 p m on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the YWCA recreation room at 914 Brazos. Miss Julient Ekdahl leads the program.

YWCA American Red Cross Brazos Lope Julient Ekdahl

Caswells Entertain Former Choir Members At Easter Buffet

Mr and Mrs W T Caswell hosted a buffet supper at 1502 West Avenue honoring former St David s choir members and guests. Easter themed decorations and an impromptu musical program featured solos and duets by Lester Brentzer Edna Hammermer D H Ammons W T Mayfield Jr and several listed guests and attendees.

W. T. Caswell West Avenue St. David's Choir Lester Brentzer Edna Hammermer D. H. Ammons W. T. Mayfield Jr Helen Hunnicutt Dorothy Buse Alice Peel Charlotte Ees Alice Westling Avis Wiliams

Schutze Family Welcomes Son Kenneth Robert

Mr and Mrs C A Schutze Jr of San Antonio Highway announce the birth of their son Kenneth Robert born Friday at Seton Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs C A Schutze Sr of 1901 Red River and Hamilton Lowe of 1101 1-2 Maufrais

Kenneth Robert C. A. Schutze Jr San Antonio Seton Hospital C A. Schutze Sr Red River Hamilton Lowe

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Ing Ios E Ning Company Lavaca Richard Huffman Will Daniel Barry Corbin Barry and Blaine Corbin Scott Caven Jimmy Philips Jr Menton J. Murray Jr Gussie Strauss Jr Price Daniel Gilbert the Style Shop of Congress Mrs. Ferrell Majestic Williems The Austin American's Society Woman’s News Aauw Group Gilmer-Aiken Korea Taylor Obs Edwin G. Hutchings VFW Fredericksburg Road Violet Crown Garden Club C. C. Cameron Yaupon Hollows Bee Cave Road League of Women Voters University Ymca Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae H. R. Northrup Enfield Road Becker P-Ta E. P. Conkle Cater Drive Veterans Council W.T. Caswells Messrs. and Mesdames R. M. Stone A. R. McTee Victor S. Club Perry L. Jones Wilmer Allison Roy P. Ward T. S. Hill J. G. Wilcox Lois Oliver Edna Hammerman W. T. May C. A. Schutze Son America Formfit Company Chicago New York Colgate’s
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