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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1950

Page

10

Hornsby Family Reunion Highlights Texas History Ties

Descendants of early Travis County settler Reuben Hornsby held a reunion with a Saturday dinner at the Austin Hotel and an open house Sunday at the Hornsby Home in Hornsby Bend near Austin. Honorees included Jesse Heresy, oldest descendant, and Hornsby Mims, recent bride now in Fort Worth.

Reuben Hornsby Travis County Austin Old Hornsby Jesse Heresy Charles Lee Mims J. L. Mims Law Hornsby Mims Iowa Fort Worth J. Luther Mims Sr Ed Stafford Three Rivers Texas J. L. Mims Jr J. L. al and Charles Lee San Antonio Jean Joyce Jesse Hornsby W. H. Lyons Ross Schofield Houston Florence Rainey David Rainey Lee Gillman Dallas Daughters of the Republic of Texas Evelyn Hornsby

Bridge Party Hosted by UT NAUD Group at La Fiesta

Mr and Mrs Jonathan Lancaster and Mr and Mrs Fred Helm hosted a UT NAUD chapter couples bridge party at La Fiesta. First prizes went to Mrs Wallace Gullahorn and Elmer C Beach Jr. second prizes to Mia ne D Jones and Lynn Vineyard.

Jonathan Lancaster Fred Helm University of Texas NAUD la Fiesta Wallace Gullahorn Elmer C. Beach Jr Miane D. Jones Lynn Vineyard

Informal Sessions in Austin Woman's Club Luncheon

The Austin Woman's Club hosted a Friday luncheon of the Woman's Parliament. Mrs. Frederick Romberg led a discussion on informal and small meeting procedure assisted by Mrs. Joe Love and Mrs. W. E. McCaleb. Hostesses were Mesdames John Durham, R. N. Little Jr. and D. C. Reed. Attendees included Mesdames L. C. Banks, Forrest Cruse, W. L. Brown, Olin Culberson, J. J. Ferrick, J. A. Garrett, R. C. Granberry, Harry Griffiths, S. E. Hays, W. J. Kocurek, Edward Owers and others.

Austin Woman's Club Woman's Parliament Joe Love W. E. McCaleb Frederick Romberg John Durham R. N. Little Jr D. C. Reed L. C. Banks Forrest Cruse W. L. Brown Olin Culberson J. J. Ferrick J. A. Garrett R. C. Granberry Harry Griffiths S. E. Hays W. J. Kocurek Edward Owers Homer Shaw Q. C. Taylor Lewis Speaker J. Puckett McCaleb Romberg Reed Love and Little

Govalle Scouts and Cubs Host Chili Supper and Show

Govalle School will host a chili supper at 7 15 p m Thursday with a nine act variety show to follow. Adults pay 50 cents and children 25 cents for the supper. the show is free with the meal and open to the public.

Boy Scout Troop Govalle School

Meetings Today Across Community Groups

Numerous organizations hold meetings today including Altenheim Board of Directors at home 10 30 a m Iris Study Group Violet Crown Garden Club Mrs E J Douglass 1703 Stamford Lane 9 30 a m John B Winn PTA executive committee school cafeteria 2 30 p m Standard Club Mrs C P Gibson 1001 Shady Lane 3 p m University Ladies C tea University Club 4 6 p m Zilker Pre School TM p TA Group Mrs Homer R Mayhail a William B Travis Chapter DRT Mrs Walter Prescott Webb 602 West Ninth 3 p m Austin A M Mothers Club luncheon TFWC Building 12 30 noon Pease Pre School PTA Mrs Richard Bohls 1507 Westover Road 9 30 a m Martha Chapter 883 OES Masonic Temple 311 West Seventh 8 ES University Ladies Newcomers lab game party Zilker Clubhouse 8 11 p m Austin Auxiliary 2851 Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie Home 1200 South Congress 8 p m Rosedale Pre School Mothers Group Mrs R G Ridout 4912 Shoalwood 9 a m Adult Senior Club Hancock Recreation Center 8 p m

Homer R. Mayhail West Seventh ES University Ladies Zilker P. m. Austin Order of the Eagles Aerie South Congress Rosedale R. G. Ridout Shoalwood Hancock Recreation Center

Tobe-Coburn Director Speaks to UT Students

Miss Julia Coburn of the Tobe-Coburn School for Fashion Careers in New York City spoke to University of Texas students in individual conferences on Monday. She also lectured home economics classes about opportunities for women in merchandising and fashion fields and was scheduled to leave Austin Tuesday.

University of Texas Julia Coburn Tobe-Coburn School For New York City Coburn Austin

Mrs. Fugler Attends San Antonio Parley

Lois Fugler assistant veterans service officer for the Travis County Veterans Administration Office attends the annual conference and school for county veterans service officers in San Antonio. She plans to stay at the Plaza Hotel from Monday through Wednesday.

Lois Fugler Veterans Service Travis County Veterans Administration Office San Antonio Plaza Hotel

Co-Weds to Hear Mrs Dorothy Cook at University Presbyterian

The University Co-Wed Club meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in the University Presbyterian Church. Guest speaker Mrs Dorothy Cook of E M Scarbrough and Sons will present the latest styles for working women.

Dorothy Cook University Co-Wed Club University Presbyterian Church E. M. Scarbrough and Sons

Fiskville P TA to Sell Turkey Dinner at School

The Fiskville P TA will serve a turkey dinner at the school on Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. Reservations can be made by calling 5 9029 or 5 7263, and tickets will be sold at the door. The dinner will be open to the public.

Fiskville P-Ta

Four Austin Girls Pledged to Ward-Belmont Clubs

Four Austin freshmen from Austin High pledged to Ward-Belmont College clubs in Nashville. Elizabeth Ann Owen joined F F Club. Lorena Ann Kelly joined T C Club. Joanne Earlene Burkhalter joined Agora Club. Jayne Frances Darsey joined Anti Pan Club.

Ward-Belmont College Nashville Austin Elizabeth Ann Owen C. H. Owen Harris Avenue F.F. Club Austin High Red Jackets T.C Lorena Ann Kelly E. J. Kelley Joanne Earlene Burkhalter Earle E. Burkhalter Hartford Road Jayne Frances Darsey Guy P. Darsey Wooldridge Drive Madrigal Singers

Mrs S P Shelton Honored at Shower

A bridal shower Friday evening at 2107 South Fifth hosted by Mrs Melvin Cox and co hostess Mrs Charles McClendon honored Mrs S P Shelton formerly Billie Jean Wier. Pink and gold decorations set the tone as many friends attended.

Melvin Cox South Fifth S. P. Shelton Billie Jean Wier Charles McClendon Mesdames Lee Bowles Earl J. Moore Elvin Moore J. L. Barker Mamie Moore Thurman Lovejoy Gilbert Bethel Dewey WE Tom Adams Bertha Bartlett J. B. Clark E. C. Kirk Clyde Newman Homer Taylor Estelle Daum Eva Miller J. A. Houseton M. A. Cox Fay Brownlee J. L. Wier Bob Adams Vella Broden R. M. Adams Alice Cox Troy Ragland Charlotee O'Neal Lampasas Arlene Crane Honey Smith Beverly Miller Gay Hayes Evelyn Moore Leola Love

Smart Hostess Matches Gown With Her China

New rayon yard goods printed to mirror Spode heirloom china patterns released today. Ready made dresses sell for 12.95 dollars in exotic prints matching Spode designs like Maritime Rose. Dresses feature slim pleated skirts convertible necklines and short sleeves.

New York Spode

Woodmen's Circle Holiday Bazaar Friday

Cedar Grove Three Woodmen's Circle sponsors a Christmas bazaar Friday at 8 p m in the Krebs home 1313 West 45th. Games will be played and refreshments served.

Cedar Grove Woodmen's Circle Joe E. Krebs West 45Th

Pharmaceutical Wives Plan Friday Meeting

The Austin Auxiliary to the Texas Pharmaceutical Association will meet at 12 15 p m Friday for a combined November December business session luncheon at the Home Economics Tea House.

Austin Texas Pharmaceutical Association Home Economics

Govalle PTA Schedules Meetings At School

The Govalle P-TA executive committee will meet Thursday at 1 30 p m at the school. The regular meeting is set for Thursday Dec 14 at 7 30 p m at the school.

Govalle P-Ta Association

Comal County Home Clubs Install Officers at Christmas Party

Comal County home demonstration clubs plan a joint installation of officers during the Christmas party at the American Legion Hall in New Braunfels. Council officers include Mrs. R. E. Lanier as chairwoman and Mrs. T. O. Heize as vice chair, with other posts listed for Bulverde Fischer Gruen Mission Valley Solms Spring Branch and local delegates. Mrs. R. J. Kraft leads party arrangements, assisted by Mrs. Lanier and Mrs. E. E. Krueger.

Comal County New Braunfels American Legion Hall R. E. Lanier T. O. Heize Percy Hansmann Howard Weidner Ben Wolfe Texas Home Demonstration Association Bulverd Club Joe Dischinger R. Moeller A. J. Hanley F. Mittman N. Brehmer H. Staats Solms Hugo Jonas E. A. Jarisch Edgar Pehl Edgar Meckel Joe Boen Richard Stapper Spring Branch Alex Albel H. Hitzfelder Emma Perkins Ernest Spec

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