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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1948

Page

7

Austin Women Voters Attend Dallas Conference

The Austin unit of the League of Women Voters will join 13 regional conferences in Dallas for a session on federal taxes and expenditures. Delegates include Mrs. Barnes F. Lathrop and other local leaders led by Dr. Mabel Newcomer from Vassar.

League of Women Voters Dallas Barnes F. Lathrop Martin Kermacy Claude E. Hill Horton Wayne Smith Austin Vassar Mabel Newcomer League United States Lathrop Economic Item

Four little adorables pattern 4561 for toddlers

Pattern 4561 offers one main pattern part for a jumper jacket blouse bolero and panties in sizes 1 through 5. Includes easy to follow illustrated instructions and fit tested. Send twenty five cents pattern dept The Austin Statesman New York address and size details. Also request ANNE ADAMS Fall and Winter Pattern Book for fifteen cents.

Austin Statesman Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adams

Engagement announced for Miss Betty Travis and William Ellison

Engagement of Miss Betty Travis of Enid Oklahoma to William Ellison of Austin was announced in Austin by his parents at an informal party last week. The wedding is planned for Enid on December 28.

Betty Travis Enid Okla William Lee Ellison Austin Alfred Ellison

Ninth Birthday Party Highlights In Elgin

In Elgin on November 30 a fifth birthday party for Skipper Conner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Conner. A Christmas story was shared by Mrs. Harry Krenek, with Mike Kernan winning a contest prize. Attendees included Carol Walker Virginia Sipple Bettie Rae Schroeder Linda Kay Tilley and many others.

Elgin Spl Conner Walter Conner Harry Krenek Mike Kernan Carol Walker Virginia Sipple Bettie Rae Schroeder Linda Kay Tilley Kelly Lee Michael Kernan Delores Haverland

Decorator Predicts Blend of Old and New in Junior League Show

At the Hitchin Post series by the Junior League, Jack Revell argues homes should blend old and new styles. He offers six rules for personalizing decor, urging decisions on likes, color harmony, discreet patterns, and purposeful accessories. The event featured Mrs. Roger Busfield as commentator and drew notable attendees such as Mrs. Homer Garrison and Mrs. Charles Klumpp.

Junior League Hitchin’ Post Revell Sheraton Homer Garrison Charles Klumpp

Holiday Visits Fill Weekend In Lytton Springs

Residents entertained visitors and hosted relatives over Thanksgiving weekend. Local families from Lytton Springs joined guests from Lockhart San Antonio Kyle Giddings and other nearby towns in gatherings at multiple homes and a Burton family reunion with fifty four attendees at Spicewood.

Lytton Springs H. A. Cheaney Pharr H. E. Palmer Shiela T. Bud Palmer Sandra John Ward Giddings G. L. Ward Betty Jean Bozie Wells Lucile McQueen San Gabriel McQueen Ann Vernon Smith Carol W. P. Smith E. P. Smith Kyle F. W. Coopwood Luling Johnny Stork Elroy George Glass P. D. Ferguson Andy Burton E. G. Gallett Lockhart Burton Spicewood Clifton Autery Dee Edwards

Govalle PTA Sewing Class Meetings Set

Mrs. Melvin Ward hosted Govalle P-TA sewing group as Miss Mary Browne taught lining coats and sleeve insertion. Attendees included Ward, Kinsey, Wilson, Daugherty, Mendeke, Owens, McDowell, McEachern, Strickland, Addcock, McNair, Powell and Borkland. A 2 pm Wednesday session at Govalle Baptist Church is planned with two other groups meeting Thursday and at Mrs. Wilson’s home Wednesday.

Mesdames Melvin Ward Roy Kinsey R. F. Wilson A. R. Daugherty W. Mendeke R. A. Owens H. S. McDowell L. E. McEachern J. W. Strickland Albert Addcock H. McNair Walton Powell N. Borkland Govalle Baptist Church Joe Lightsey W. L. Wilson

Miss Knape Returns To Home in Waco

Mildred Anne and Sabra Jane Knape return to their Waco home after visiting grandmother Mrs. Carl Knape and aunt Mrs. Emil H. Spillmann of 503 East 17th. They are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. C. Stanley Knape.

Carl Knape Emil H. Spillmann East 17Th Mildred Anne Sabra Jane Knape Waco C. Stanley Knape

Kerrville Couple Jointly Wed in Domestic Ceremony

Kerrville, Nov 30. Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Walthall announce the marriage of their daughter Billie Louise Gardner to Alley K. Mathis son of Mrs. Ida Mathis. The couple were married November 20 at the groom’s mother's home with Mrs. O. N. Skipworth as only attendant and Mr. Skipworth as best man.

Kerrvilm M. G. Walthall Kerrville Billie Louise Gardner Alley K. Mathis Ida Mathis O. N. Skipworth Skipworth

Embroidered Tearose and White Rayon Crepe Top

Fashion item description notes a dainty lace trimmed ruffle and embroidered top in tearose and white hues. Measurements and brand not provided.

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