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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1949

Page

8

Jack Sutton Bride To Live In Taylor

Miss Lucy Dean Rainwater daughter of Mr and Mrs R H Rainwater and Jack Sutton son of Mrs Augusta Sutton married Saturday at Rev I B McFaddin home The couple will reside in Taylor Miss Rainwater is Rockdale High School graduate and works at T W Morse Men’s Store in Taylor Mr Sutton a World War II veteran runs a contracting business in Taylor attendants were Mrs L D Owen and W Seale.

Sutton Rockdale High School T. W. Morse Men’s Taylor

Mrs Lockhart Elected Alpha Delta Pi Officers

Alpha Delta Pi Mothers Club wrapped up its year with a final meeting at 1201 Claire Avenue hosted by Mrs. E M Boyd. New officers named include Mrs. O P Lockhart president and Mrs. R L Struhall VP.

Alpha Delta Pi Mothers Club E. M. Boyd Claire Avenue O. P. Lockhart R. L. Struhall Charles N. Ziveley W. E. Allen W. M. Tower J. A. Crockett Oyd

Why Parent Child Irritations Discussed by Rev Smith

Rev Blake Smith spoke on Why Parent Child Irritations to Allan Junior High teenage parent study group at St Luke s Methodist Church. He cited six causes including age based differences and conflicts over freedom responsibility and morals. Twenty members attended the meeting with next session set for May 10 at the school and a film titled Families First to be shown.

Blake Smith Allan Junior High St. Luke’s Methodist Church Rev. Smith

Taylor CDA Study Group Hears Agnes Coffel

Mrs. Agnes Coffel reviewed Too Small a World by Theodore Maynard for the Court Guardian Angel study group meeting in the parish hall. After the program, prizes went to Miss Leslie Korman Mrs Rudolph Danek and the Rev Stephen Brown with many guests and hostesses listed.

Birthday Party for Roe Turner Marks First Year

Roe Turner son of Mr and Mrs Reese Turner celebrated his first birthday with a party at home hosted by his mother. The red and white theme appeared in roses party favors and refreshments. After play gifts were opened and the cake cut with guests Myra Parsons Mike Patton Janet Williams Harvey Lee Mayton Susan Myra Ann Osborne David Estlack and Mary Lee Murph and Mesdames Myers Parsons Gene Williams Monroe Mayton Roger Osborne E H Estlack Herman Murph and Helen Patton in attendance.

Roe Turner Reese Turner Myra Parsons Mike Patton Janet Williams Harvey Lee Mayton Susan Myra Ann Osborne David Estlack Mary Lee Murph Myers Parsons Gene Williams Monroe Mayton Roger Osborne E. H. Estlack Herman Murph Helen Patton

Meetings For Today In Austin Clubs And Groups

A compiled list of today’s meetings across Austin including Austin Art League at Laguna Gloria 3:30 p m Austin Section Council of Jewish Women at Austin Woman's Club 2:15 p m PEO Chapter BQ with Mrs A B Swanson 2428 Jarratt 9:30 a m Hyde Park Reading Club with Mrs L R Sanford 35089 Woodrow 3:30 p m Woman's City Federation silver tea at Mrs Edward Joseph 1700 San Gabriel 3 6 p m Current Book Review Club with Mrs Forest S Pearson 1901 Mc Call Road 10 a m Wednesday Morning Music Club at TFWC Building for San Marcos Music Club 10 a m Austin League of Women Voters general meeting at Austin Public Library auditorium 8 p m Theta Sigma Phi alumnae Hitchin' Post 1 p m Gamma Phi chapter Beta Sigma Phi with Mrs Harry Gray 1604 Bauerle 7:30 p m Azalea and Camellia Group Violet Crown Garden Club with Mrs S W Bohls 803 East 32nd 10 a m Bergstrom Air Force Officers' Wives Club tea and style show at Officers' Club 1 30 p m

Austin Art League Laguna Gloria Austin Council of Jewish Women Austin Woman's Club A. B. Swanson Jarratt Hyde Park L. R. Sanford Woodrow Woman’s City Federation Edward Joseph Beta Sigma Phi Harry Gray Bauerle Azalea and Camellia Group Violet Crown Garden S. W. Bohls East 32Nd Bergstrom Air Force Officers’ Wives Club Officers’ Club

Baylor Delta Theta Phi Honors Chief Justice Widow

Mrs. James P. Alexander, widow of the late Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice, was guest of honor at a Waco banquet celebrating the Baylor Law School chapter of Delta Theta Phi. The Baylor unit was named the James P. Alexander Senate in honor of the Chief Justice, who taught at Baylor Law School before his Supreme Court appointment. Other Texas chapters are at SMU and the University of Texas.

James P. Alexander Texas Supreme Court Waco Baylor Law School Delta Theta Phi Baylor Supreme Court Texas Southern Methodist University University of Texas

Federation Heart Talk Highlights Gilmer-Aikin Bills

Tuesday's Woman's City Federation meeting at the TFWC Building featured Rae Still promoting Gilmer Aikin bills along with other school reform measures. New officers for 1949 50 were named, with Bob Long elected president, and delegates reported from the district conference in San Antonio.

Rae Files Still Gilmer- Aikin Woman's City Federation TFWC Still House of Representatives Waxahachie Kelly McAdams Federation Legislation Committee J. Walter Pierce Gilmer-Aikin Bob Long City Federation Edward Joseph A. B. Crow F. W. Posey G. W. Derby Denver Keeney George F. Mayfield Ruth Buell Alden Davis Frank Posey Texas Federation of Women's Clubs San Antonio W. J. Wood J. O. Lamb Ways and Mean

Liberty Hill Man Weds In Edinburgh

Doris Ackerson daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Ackerson of Edinburg married Wiley A Joseph April 7 in a home ceremony. The Edinburg High School and Durham Business College graduate worked for T W Lee Construction in McAllen. The Liberty Hill groom, a veteran of World War II, also works for T W Lee Construction. The wedding party included Betty Ann Ackerson and Milan R Gray. The couple will reside in Edinburg.

Liberty Hill Doris Ackerson Carl Ackerson Edinburg Wiley A. Joseph Joseph Edinburg High School Durham Business College Harlingen W. B. Ross T. W. Lee Construction Company McAllen Wiley Joseph Betty Ann Ackerson Milan R. Gray Ora Watson R. E. Crist Milan R. Cray Alta Kendrick Mesdames J. H. Lawrence L. A. Gannaway H. M. Riggs Mrs. Joseph

Piano Pupils Recital Here At Driskill Hotel

Mrs. Willis Holman schedules a piano recital at 7 45 p m Thursday in the Maximilian Room of the Driskill Hotel. Parents and friends invited. Pupils include Alane Iggins Susan Hatchett Ann Driscoll Susan Chiles Mabel Duncan Weigel Mary Reagan Birdwell Cecilia Small Ann Chiles Carole Sue King Ann Peterson Pat Higgins Rosemary Cherry Bobby Ritter John Woodruff Katharine Pope Colleen Woodson Miriam Ann Page Benny Smith Suzanne Revell Caroline Bock Janet Guthrie Mary Ann Auler Erin Higgins Russ Butler Julia Montgomery McKay Barbara Darnall.

Willis Holman Maximilian Room Driskill Hotel Alane Iggins Susan Hatchett Ann Driscoll Susan Chiles Mabel Duncan Weigel Mary Reagan Birdwell Cecilia Small Ann Chiles Carole Sue King Ann Peterson Pat Higgins Rosemary Cherry Bobby Ritter John Woodruff Katharine Pope Colleen Woodson Miriam Ann Page Benny Smith Suzanne Revell Caroline Bock Janet Guthrie Mary Ann Auler Erin Higgins Russ Butler Julia Montgomery Eee G McKay Barbara Darnall

Mrs Poole Hosts Georgetown Juvenile Club Gathering

Mrs. Robert Poole entertained members of the Degree of Honor Juvenile Club in Georgetown with guest of honor Etta Deabler state president and district organizer from Waco. A long list of club members and attendees joined the hostess and honored guest at the event in April.

Georgetown Robert Poole Etta Deabler Waco Bernice Love Mildred Ann Lundblad Royce Ann Walker Evelyn Nolan Joyce Nunnelly Mesdames Phillip Ischey Kelse Anderson E. A. Leibetter W. B. Caskey Clifford Gustafson John Shell

Open House by Y-Teens for National YWCA Week

Austin High School Y-Teens host an open house from 5 30 to 6 30 p m Wednesday at the YWCA. Mothers of members will attend. A brief musical program will be offered. Mrs Ednad T Anderson and Miss Marylee Killmer will be introduced. Committee members are listed for program refreshments decorations and invitations.

Federation Bers Texas Confederate Women’s Home Austin YWCA Ednad T. Anderson Marylee Killmer Elaine Johnson Lynelle Studer Patsy Moore Georgia Sundbeck Dorothy Jackson Denise Wolfe Kay Morris Joyce Rudberg Gail Gilbert Scottie Gayle Stevenson Joan Rugeley Marian Marley

Maxwell Couple Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Rockdale April 26 Mr and Mrs H D Maxwell observed their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home. In the receiving line were their sons H D Jr and Sidney. Mrs James Lanning presided at punch service and Mrs W C Marrs served the cake. Also present were Mesdames Royce Harwell W F Lange and J C Wallis. Mr Maxwell teaches vocational agriculture at Rockdale High School.

Rockdale H. D. Maxwell Mr. Maxwell Rockdale High School

Reception marks 50th wedding anniversary

GIDDINGS Apr 26. Mr and Mrs Earnest Pietzsch of Ledbetter celebrated their golden wedding with a reception at home. About 100 guests attended including the couple’s three sons a daughter and ten grandchildren.

Giddings Earnest Pietzsch Ledbetter

Harmony Club Will Meet at Mrs Oscar OBar Home

Mrs Oscar OBar of 1207 West 10th hosts a Harmony Club meeting in her music class. The program starts at 3 30 p m with junior and senior student performers Kaye Johnson Glenda Ellingson Nancy Taylor Bettie James. Members featured include Jean Hall Bettie Hall Jack Millner Sharon Singleton Herman Millican Robbie James. Guests include Mesdames Edward Johnson Lee Ellingson Joe Taylor W L James Sam M Hall P W Millican W F Millner and H E Singleton.

Oscar O'Bar West 10Th Harmony Club Kaye Johnson Glenda Ellingson Nancy Taylor Bettie James Jean Hall Bettie Hall Jack Millner Sharon Singleton Herman Millican Robbie James Mesdames Edward Johnson Lee Ellingson Joe Taylor W. L. James Sam M. Hall P. W. Millican W. F. Millner H. E. Singleton

Mrs Claude Rains Puts on Blue Bonnet

Mrs Claude Rains promotes Blue Bonnet Margarine in a lavish pitch describing its color and flavor. The advertisement links the star’s wife to a household product highlighting nutrition economy and quick yellow packaging.

Claude Rains America

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Jack Sutton Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkhan Coffel John Hafernik Charles Zimmerhanzel Tony Malish Marvin Mikeska Herbert Sakowitz Men Mikolaj T. M. McLaughlin Luke Darral Stephen Brown Leslie Korman Agnes Malish Frances Fullerton Frieda Joseph Mary Stasny Mary B Emma Still Mary Sorenson Mary O’connor Frances Holub Charles Garner A. B. McMakin Mary Snider R. Wehby Congress Baylor Group Guadalupe Federation Heart Talk San Gabriel H. B. Palmer Austin-Travis County Edinburgh Mrs. Robrt Poole Dori Ischey Joy Clare John Robert Shell Clifford Gustafson Jr Kelse Kay Anderson Howard Gail Bredthauer Barbara Robert Caskey Angela Engelbrecht Barbara Jo Evans Kay Fredrickson Charles Edward Gauntt Martha Ann Barbara Leibetter Clarence McCann Sandrz2 Munson Douglas Nunnery Frances Margaret Rath Sherron Thomas Jack Webernick Virginia Whitfield Richard Munson Yaring Coro Mom
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