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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1949
Page
7
A guide contrasts the too conscientious hostess who over regulates and overplans with the casual host who lets guests set their pace. It notes that a few planned elements can enliven a gathering, while excessive planning or lax hosting can dull the mood and leave guests restless.
Miss Marjorie Dell Foster and Private First Class Marvin Jack Hawkins wed in an informal ceremony officiated by G H P Showalter. Attendants included Mrs. W R Courtney and Miss Alice Joy Holstine. The couple resides in Biloxi Mississippi where Hawkins is stationed.
Mrs. A. P. Jones of Black River Falls and Mrs. Eva Jewell of Mineral Point visit their brother and sister in law Dean and Mrs. W. R. Woolrich at 700 Texas Avenue. Accompanying Mrs. Jones are her husband and daughter Miss Lavon Jones. Mrs. Jones serves as home service secretary for Jackson County Red Cross. Miss Jones teaches American history at Monroe High School.
Miss Betty Thompson and Reinhart J. Winkler exchange vows at St. Pauls Catholic Church in Smithville. The bride, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Cogdill, wore a white satin gown with lace, cathedral train, and a tiara. Attendants included Miss Mary Agnes Quin and Miss Cecelia Quin. The couple will reside in Smithville.
Mrs. Joe F. Pinedo of 205 East 16th left Austin by plane Sunday for a visit to relatives in Mexico City.
AP News profiles Jean Van Evera a magazine writer and author of How to be Happy While Single She found inspiration in a New York housing shortage and her own tiny apartment Her book argues personal freedom career satisfaction and self reliance as alternatives to marriage Van Evera a Kansas City native who worked for the Kansas City Star a Tucson paper and a Southwest radio station later joined the Red Cross in San Francisco and then published pieces before moving to New York She notes a census showing about a million and a half eligible bachelors but says intelligent single life can be full and temporary until The Day.
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