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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1948

Page

6

Temple Women Share Tips at Bartlett Garden Club Meets

Temple guests Mrs. Clayton Davis and Mrs. Lynn Mullins spoke at the Cornelia Wilson Garden Club in Bartlett. Davis offered decorating ideas while Mullins arranged four tables with seasonal displays. Floral centerpieces featured broccoli leaves amaryllis and chrysanthemums, crafted for the refreshment table.

Temple Bartlett Garden Club Nelia Wilson W. L. Stokes Jr W. J. Smith

Club Plans Aid For Needy Tots

In LAMPASAS on December 12 the Pierian Club met at Mrs. M. P. Adams home with co hostess Mrs. T. M. McGehee. Officers voted to donate funds to buy gifts for under priveledged children. Members elected Lilly B. Brooks to membership. A Christmas party is set for December 18 at Mrs. W. M. Brook. The program featured a Youth Panel under Mrs. Joe Bozarth with panelists Gloria Ward Joan Robertson Durwood Landers and Carol Casbeer. Bozarth spoke on Parents Responsibility for Family Security.

W. M. Harman Gloria Ward Joan Robertson Durwood Landers Carol Casbeer

Lamapasas Wedding Ties Locals To California Couple

Mrs Ila A Nichols daughter of Mrs T B Harwell and Frank S Garrett son of Mr and Mrs E W Garrett of Woodlawn California wed Dec 5 at the home of Mr W B Nichols The Rev R H Mathison officiated The bride wore a blueberry gaberdine suit with mink ascot and brown accessories Garrett is superintendent of the Clearlake Water Company and the couple will reside in Woodlawn California

Lampasas Ila A. Nichols T. B. Harwell Frank S. Garrett E. W. Garrett Woodlawn Calif W. B. Nichols R. H. Mathison First Baptist Church Anthony Blotta Garrett Isampasas High School Clearlake Water Company

Reading Club Christmas Meeting at Rockdale

The Thursday Reading Club held its pre holiday gathering at Miss Irma Dumfington’s East Bell Street home in Rockdale. Festive decor included poinsettias chrysanthemum arrangements and a Santa snow scene. Gifts were exchanged, a Christmas roundtable was led by Mrs. L. W. Sledge, and a Carol singing program conducted by Mrs. T. S. Barkley.

Rockdale Reading Club Irma Dumfington East Bell Street Santa Claus

Two Local Clubs Set Joint Dinner Meeting

George S. Jones Jr. of Server Incorporated will speak at a joint dinner of the Austin Advertising Club and the Sales Executives' Club of Austin Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the Stephen F Austin Hotel. Arrangements are by S M Apperson and J G Wiley. Cocktails begin at 5 45 p m.

George S. Jones Jr Server Incorporated Austin Advertising Club Sales Executives’ Club of Austin Stephen F. Austin S. M. Apperson Advertising Club J. G. Wiley Sales Executives Club

Hutto Juniors Stage Gone With the Girls Tuesday

The Hutto High Junior Class presents Gone With the Girls Tuesday at 7 45 p m in the school auditorium. Cast includes Leon Almquist as Grandpa and Patricia Barnes as Eve with Billy Townsend Doris Frances Overton Sylvia Johnson and others. Promoters are Joyce Gainer and Vernell Carlson. managers are Marion Priem and Adolph Kaatz. directors are Superintendent Voight and Margie Kidd.

Hutto Hutto High School Grandpa Leon Almquist Marge Sylvia Johnson Doris Frances Overton Eve Patricia Barnes Sonny Billy Townsend Alicia Patsy McCutcheon Ora Bertha Franzen Gregory Thatcher von Stael Dan Kruger Lenny Fair Harvene Barrow Benny Ware Iola Schnieder Captain O'Malley Raymond Randig Joyce Gainer Vernell Carlson Marion Priem Adolph Kaatz Superintendent Voight Margie Kidd

Granger Plans New Fire Hall Construction

Granger will build a new two story fire hall on the site of the old wooden station. Mayor Rogers says the building will be constructed of concrete blocks and hopes to begin soon.

Granger

Deavers Move to Bertram as SP Agent

Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Deavers relocated from Giddings to Bertram where he took on duties as the Southern Pacific agent early in December.

Bertram R. M. Deavers Giddings Southern Pacific

Truman Tells City Meeting Finances Hard

President Truman told the 25th annual American Municipal Association that national security relies on municipal support. He urged city leaders including Los Angeles Mayor Fletcher Bowron to curb inflation as municipal revenues lag behind costs amid national prosperity.

Washington Truman American Municipal Association Fletcher Bowron Los Angeles

Truman Doctrine Report Shows Turkish Forces Strengthened

Turkey’s armed services have grown stronger and morale risen after a year of U.S. military aid under the Truman Doctrine. President Truman noted progress in Turkey’s firepower and training while Greece lagged in pursuit. More than 200 cargo ships delivered tanks guns communications gear and heavy equipment, with aircraft carriers fighters and submarines also supplied. Total arms value neared 88 million dollars from an initial 100 million appropriation as the program moves from equipment to tactical training. Major General H. L. MacBride said the effort lays a foundation for a highly mobile trained army, preparing for the second phase of advanced instruction.

Middle East Africa Congress Truman Turkey United States Greece America H. L. MacBride MacBride

Western Oregon Hit by Storms

Western Oregon faced high winds and heavy rains with streams swelling and power lines down. At least four people died in the area from a toppled tree and a washed out dam. Downstream floods affected farms near Salem as warm spells melted snow in the Cascades.

Chicago Oregon Coquille River Pacific Ocean Salem Cascade Range Williamette Valley Great Lakes Ohio Valley Canada North Dakota Weather Bureau North Plains Mississippi Valley Michigan Ohio Lake Superior Atlantic New England

Blind Man Regains Vision Briefly Then Loses It All

Clarence Peddicord, blinded in 1936, briefly saw daylight during an operation in New York but lost sight again. He plans to return next summer for another attempt while staying hopeful. He travels from Portland to New York with support from radio programs and a surgeon’s promise.

New York Clarence Peddicord Peddicord Portland Ore United Press Chicago Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Sammy Fuchs the Bowery We the People la Guardia Field Santa Claus Sammy Clarence

Haustroms Host To Hutto School Board

The Board of Stewards of the Hutto Methodist Church met recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haustrom. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eulenfeld, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eulenfeld, Mrs. P. L. Walker, Carl Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Olander, Mr. and Mrs. Elof Gustafson, Rev. Nolan Fisher and Janis and Stevie Fisher.

Hutto Hutto Methodist Church Charles Haustrom Robert Eulenfeld Harry Hanson Paul Eulenfeld P. L. Walker Carl Hanson Oscar Olander Elof Gustafson Nolan Fisher Janis Stevie Fisher

Choir Plans Cantata At Marble Falls Church

The Methodist choir will present The Choir of Bethlehem at Marble Falls Methodist Church on Sunday morning December 19. Participating members include Della Willman Elizabeth Manley Jane Duddleson Carl Kenedy Hal Anderson S B Keeter Vernon Jackson Edwin Gill L T Gossett George Burnam John Burnam Frank Jay Walter Proffett the Rev J P Manley W L Phillips Jack Duddleson Beacher Ramsdell and pianist Mrs J P Manley.

Marble Falls Methodist Choir Choir of Bethlehem Methodist Church Della Willman Elizabeth Manley Jane Duddleson Mesdames Carl Kenedy Hal Anderson S. B. Keeter Vernon Jackson Edwin Gill L. T. Gossett George Burnam John Burnam Frank Jay Walter Proffett

National Federation of Federal Employees Talk At Driskill Hotel

Leland Walker national representative of the NFFE Southwest will address Local No 917 NFFE Bergstrom Field during their monthly meeting in the Driskill Hotel Colonial Room Tuesday at 8 p m Doyle Eads local president announced Saturday.

Leland Walker National Federation of Federal Employes For Southwest NFFE Bergstrom Field Colonial Room Driskill Hotel Doyle Eads

Not Santa Claus Tax Rules on Capital Gains Unclear

Washington reports that tax rates on capital gains versus income remain unsettled for entertainment figures. The Bureau weighs whether sales of property rights or personal services apply to capital gains, with examples involving Eisenhower Amos n Andy Bergen Benny and others. Conclusions hinge on whether a sale is a genuine property transfer and on income level, not on corporate status.

Washington Bureau of Internal Revenue Santa Claus Dwight D. Eisenhower Amos 'N’ Andy Gen. Eisenhower Europe Bureau Freeman F. Gosden Charles J. Correll Gosden and Correll Amos ‘N Andy Columbia Broadcasting System Revenue Bureau Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthie Mortimer Snerd National Broadcasting Company CBS Capitol Gains Jack Benny NBC

Christmas Pilgrims Allowed Through Front Lines to Bethlehem

Israeli and Arab troops agreed to permit Christian pilgrims to pass along the Jeru salem Bethlehem route for the Christmas procession. The plan requires crossing front positions controlled by both sides and involves leaders Moshe Dayan, Abdullah El Tel, and Roger Carleson. Bethlehem lies five miles south of Jerusalem, with the first two miles under Israeli control and Bethlehem and Jerusalem’s old city held by Arab forces.

Jerusalem Bethlehem Moshe Dayan Abdullah el Tel Trans

Hutto Women Planning Yale Party Wednesday

The Hutto Baptist Church women’s missionary society will host a Christmas party Wednesday afternoon at the homes of Mrs. R. B. Payne and Mrs. R. H. Nelson. Gifts under 50 cents will be exchanged. The group met last Wednesday at Mrs. S. C. Goodwin’s home with attendees including Miss Lucy Barnes and several named ladies.

R. H. Nelson G. B. McCormick al Evans

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