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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1949

Page

8

Easter Music at Wednesday Morning Music Club Session

The Wednesday Morning Music Club at the TFWC building featured a program led by Mrs. Charles Joe Moore. Soloists included Mrs. J W Lawless and Mrs A L Wesenberg performing works by Gou nod Mendelssohn and Franck. The voice ensemble with Mrs Rodney J Kidd offered Agnus Dei and Alleluia with violin obligato.

Jubal Handel Joshua Arthur Rhodes Rodney J. Kidd Bruce Greenwood Bizet Mozart Shepherd Gunod Carl Edward Beck Gordon Wilcox

Govalie P TA Plans Two Meetings This Month

The Govalie P TA schedules two meetings this month replacing one conference. The intermediate group for fourth to sixth graders meets at 3 30 p m Thursday with Lee Wilburn of Austin Public Schools discussing The Intermediate Child in the Home and School. The primary group meeting at 4 p m Thursday April 21 will feature Miss Epsie Young on The Primary Child in Modern Education.

Govalie P-Ta Lee Wilburn Office of Curriculum Services Austin Public Schools Epsie Young Austin

Miss Davis Delivers Talk on Sculpture at Beta Sigma Phi Meeting

Miss Marion Davis art professor at the University of Texas spoke on sculpture to Zeta Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Monday afternoon at Mrs. A. B. Cox residence 3014 Washington Square. Co-hostesses were Mesdames E. B. Fuller and Pearce Johnson. Attendees included Mesdames Dee Wheeler Trudy Jarvis W H Van de Grift Van Nettle Robert Ragsdale Gilbert Leifeste Wade P. Gerahty William B. Merchant Alfred Miller E B Fuller Robert Nicholas Henry Hall George Foote Pearce Johnson and Dean Whiffen.

Marion Davis University of Texas Zeta Omicron Beta Sigma Phi A. B. Cox Washington Square E. B. Fuller Pearce Johnson Dee Wheeler Trudy Jarvis W. H. van de Grift van Nettle Robert Ragsdale Gilbert Leifeste Wade P. Gerahty William B. Merchant

Brides-Elect Are Feted At Linen Shower

Miss Lillyn Brooks and Miss Barbara Scott, brides-elect, were honored at a linen shower hosted by Miss Lorrna Ann Moon and Miss Jo Ann Holtzclaw at 507 East 47th. A lace table feature showcased a bridal couple figurine, gold scripted streamers, and a bridal wreath in a bridal shower setting.

Lillyn Brooks Maurice Davis Barbara Scott Gene Parker Lorena Ann Moon East 47Th Miss Moon Jo Ann Holtzclaw Beth Barksdale Patsy Duke Edith Fletcher Monnajene Guy Joy Marie Piland Ann Sanderford Doris Seiders Helen Seiders Barbara Thurman Virginia Wyckoff Faye Wiese Pauline Wiese Jenna Rhea Deason Lurline Smith Onny Burke Jennie Lee Hawkins

Senate Ladies Honor Pre Easter Luncheon at Austin Club

The Austin Woman's Club hosted a pre Easter luncheon for Senate Ladies with Easter motif centerpieces. Hostesses included Mesdames A. E. Wood Kyle Vick J W E H Beck Crawford Martin Kilmer Cor bin and a long list of guests from state and city circles.

Senate Austin Woman's Club A. E. Wood Kyle Vick J. W. E. H. Beck Crawford Martin Kilmer Corbin Mesdames Howard Carney Bob Alexander Bob Smith Gus Strauss Olin Culberson Zollie Rochelle Clint Small John Sharp G. C. Davis Joe Hill Joe Crowe Wardlow Lane William Fly Austin Hatchell Ike Ashburn A. B. Knickerbocker Sam Hanna Pat Bullock Lovell Davis John J. Bell Homer Garrison Leslie McKay J. C. Clapton Julian Clapton Dan B. Colbert Price Daniel F. T. Baldwin Joe Moore Hill Hudson John Thomas Tom Dyer James Taylor Kenneth McCalla Keith Kelly Fred Shield W. O. Reed W. B. Collie Grady Hazelwood Bob Donahue Jack Folley Philip Overton A. M. Aikin Vernon Lemens E. M. Rice Warren McDonald Lou Jackman Lon Bacon Earl Mash P. T. Brown Misses Nona Giles Katherine Douglas Vera Cole

First Baptist Circle Bible Lesson Held at A Bar Cafeteria

The Moonbeam Tony Circle of the First Baptist Church met Monday evening at A Bar Cafeteria. Miss Wilma Williams led the program, Miss Nell Scales presided at the business session, and Mrs. Carl A. McEachern gave the Bible lesson. Attendees included several named members and guests.

Moonbeam Tony First Baptist Church Wilma Williams Nell Scales Carl A. McEachern Sue McElroy Agnes Ingrahm Edith Coleman Jewel Smarr Opal Butts Irma Ferguson Evelyn Taylor Cris Fletcher Gertrude Harrison Georgia Lou West Gwen Jones Mesdames B. M. White Roy Mack Fred R. Glass Wilma Byrd Overton H. Crawford Bennie Joe Davis

Fiesta Thursday program to spotlight Latin tunes and dance

A Pan American Fiesta event at the Driskill Hotel Crystal Ballroom features Latin American songs and dances led by Cordero Fidel Figueroa and Margarita Leigh. Allan Junior High and Annette Duval School of Dancing participants perform diverse numbers. Exhibits run 9:30–11:30 a.m., 2–5 p.m., and 7:30–10 p.m. with Violet Crown Garden Club and FB&PW hosts assisting.

Fb&pw Crystal Ballroom Driskill Hotel Cordero Fidel Figueroa Margarita Figueroa de Leigh Allan Junior High School Mabel Coughran Tommie Fairey Texas School of Fine Arts de Falla Annette Duval Nance Maximilian Room Driskill Violet Crown Garden Club George Halden

Essay Winners Named in Teen Essay Contest

Besides the winners already announced in the Yaring's Calling All Girls essay contest an additional winner list includes Shirley Jean Smith of 4315 Avenue G third place and Patricia Wattinger of 3222 Bonnie Road honorable mention Shirley Jean a Baker Junior High student won a store blouse and sweater Patricia attends Allan Junior High The essay topic was Should Teen-Agers Go Steady.

Yaring Lsted Shirley Jean Smith N. L. Smith Jr Avenue G Patricia Wattinger Chester T. Wattinger Bonnie Road Shirley Jean Baker Junior High Patricia Allan Junior High

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Charles Joe Moore Divine Redeemer Gounod J. W. Lawless A. L. Wesenberg Rest the Lord Mendelissohn Elijah Marvin Heinatz Cesar Franck Joe Sheppard Burnet Texas First Baptist Circle Liva Sylvia Guerrero Ruth Guerra Mary Juarez Beatrice Montez Gloria Sifuentes Holy City la Golondrina Theodore Martinez United States Fich Mynette
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