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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1949
Page
8
Mrs Brabham and family move to Austin in 1935 from Kerrville Methodist valley joining the new parish. She recalls longing to live in Austin and notes the Georgian parsonage matches her interior decorating taste. She collects demitasse cups and plans to display flowers.
Barbara Nancy Bible, soon to wed Walter Michalke, was feted with two luncheon events this week. Mrs. R. D. Parker hosted fifteen guests at Green Pastures Tuesday, while Mrs. Jack Grey entertained about eighteen at the Home Economics Tea House Wednesday.
John Cofer Austin attorney led a discussion on proposed amendments to the state constitution at the Federated Business and Professional Women's Club meeting in the Austin Hotel. The group debated a women jury service amendment with opponents' objections noted as overcome and the measure described as self-enacting.
The Austin Business and Professional Women's Club held a game party Monday night at the club house. Mires Adelaide Harms and Misses Queenie Littman and Daisy Neal led arrangements. Refreshments were served.
Lorene Prinz bride elect announces wedding plans to take place Sunday evening at St Peter s Evangelical Church Coupland Rev Robert Mohr to officiate Mrs William Pfleuger Jr to be organist Miss Giledys Eiben to attend as matron of honor Bridesmaids include Mildred Downs Ruth Prinz Leonard Prinz Wariond Prinz and Jock Tomblin Flower girl Kay Stephens and ring bearer Ray Kreg from Elgin will participate in Elgin area ceremony plans set with family members in attendance.
Nevis Arning and Mrs Bozarth tied the knot in Taylor on Wednesday morning with Rev E Bruce Banks officiating. The couple, soon to teach in the Bandera high school, were joined by family and a few friends as Mr and Mrs Hayhurst begin their new life.
A prenuptial shower honoring Miss Eskew featured co hostesses Mrs A B Dittmar and Mrs Arnold Holden with Addie Waxier and Mrs Layton Wexler assisting. Guests included about 25 attendees, with mixed summer florals, pink and white decor, and a cake centerpiece. Refreshments served by Mrs Howard Ayers, Mrs Tommy Korte, and Mrs A F Lorane amid gifts from Metbe Waxiler and Joan Lorene.
Miss Luella Witte of Taylor, bride elect of Ottis C. Weber, honored at a lingerie shower hosted by Mrs Jack L. Webb. Attending were Mrs Walter Witte, Miss Julia Schultz of Taylor, and Mesdames Walter Weber. The couple plans to wed September 1 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tevlor.
An entry list of 457 babies is reported after registration for the Better Baby Show by the VFW Coouette Club. The program finishes September 13 at the City Coliseum with ribbons cups trophies and certificates for six age classes. The event is open to children five years and younger. a Driskill Hotel lobby booth provides show information daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Health exams begin early next week with mothers notified by mail.
Mrs. Robert W. Cook hosted a University of Texas NAUD bridge group meeting. Prizes went to Mrs. Fred P. Heim, Mrs. W. H. Davis, and Mrs. Eugene B. Blair. Next session set for Oct 12 at Campus Cafeteria with members and guests listed.
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