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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1948

Page

10

Hockaday Students Visit in Austin for Christmas Break

Four Hockaday School students from Dallas travel to Austin to spend the holidays with families. Emily Anne Agnew Sue Edmisson Barbara Simpson and Tommie Tod Thomas are freshmen at Hockaday Junior College. Edmisson Simpson and Agnew hold student group roles and club memberships.

Austin Hockaday School Dallas Emily Anne Agnew H. W. Agnew Enfield Road Sue Edmisson Sammy Boggess Barbara Simpson Gordon Simpson Griswold Lane Tommie Tod Thomas Thalbert R. Thomas Gil Bert Misses Agnew Edmisson and Simpson Hockaday Junior College Miss Agnew Miss Simpson Hockaday Preparatory School Miss Thomas

Mildred May Weds W H Culver in Lampasas Home

Miss Mildred May of Bryan and William Harry Culver of Lampasas wed at her East 23rd Street residence in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev. William Harvey Andrew. Attendants were Dorothy May and George Culver served as best man. After a brief wedding trip to Mexico City the couple will reside in College Station where Culver is a Texas A&M senior.

Lampasas Sps Mildred May Bryan William Harry Culver East 23Rd Charles H. May Bryan George Culver William Harvey Andrew Dorothy May W. R. Sherrill Mexico City College Station Texas A&m College

Five Year Old Andy Anderson Celebrates Birthday Party

Five year old Andy Kent Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. A Kent Anderson, celebrated his fifth birthday with a party at his grandparents home at 1005 Edgecliff. Santa greeted guests and Christmas motifs adorned the party. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs Walter C Pierson hosted, with numerous relatives and family friends in attendance.

Andy Kent Anderson A. Kent Anderson Walter C. Pierson Edgecliff Santa Claus F. L. Taylor A. K. Anderson Andy Nan Seiders Carl Green Betty Bawcom Mike MeKage Pat French Chris May

Mrs Potters Piano Pupils Give Christmas Recital

Mrs Potter presented a Christ mas piano recital at her studio 3400 Cedar with pupils Tommy Brundrett Carl Moore Sue Hurley Caroline Romberg Mike Shurr Jane Colley Bill Gattis Betty Ann Moore Arnold Romberg Brooks Goldsmith Eileen Stockton Bill Staehely Willis Bodine A second program is set for 7 p.m Wednesday featuring Lawrence Myers Johnny Young Friend Love Jr Beverly Lopez Given Stinson Sandra Hanson John David Broome Patsy Peterson Bonnie Ferrell Charles Hatfield Barbara Ferrell Joel Hanson Robert Falls Robbie Routh Hargis and Henry Peck.

Carabel Potter Tommy Brundrett Carl Moore Sue Hurley Caroline Romberg Mike Shurr Jane Colley Bill Gattis Betty Ann Moore Arnold Romberg Brooks Goldsmith Eileen Stockton Bill Staehely Willis Bodine Lawrence Myers Johnny Young Friend Love Jr Beverly Lopez Given Stinson Sandra Hanson John David Broome Patsy Peterson Bonnie Ferrell Charles Hatfield Barbara Ferrell Joel Hanson Robert Falls Robbie Routh Hargis Henry Peck

Meetings For Today at Pan American Center and Hyde Park

Metz Latin American American Sewing group meets at Pan American center from 11 a to 3 p. m. Readers Guild includes Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spiller on Bee Cave Road at 7 30 p m. Hyde Park Reading Club with Mrs. L C Jackson on Enfield Road at 3 30 p m.

Metz Latin American American Sewing Group Pan American Center Readers Guild Mrs Frank Spiller Bee Cave Road Hyde Park Reading Club L. C. Jackson Enfield Road

Richards Entertain With Bridge Party

Bartlett December 21 Richards entertained a group of friends at a bridge party at their home. Red berry and gold leaf decorations with red candles centered refreshment trays. Mr and Mrs R C Ford had high scores. Others present included Mr and Mrs Kirk Knight Mr and Mrs G C Cormany Mr and Mrs Oscar Lange and Mrs Hugh Kinney.

Bartlett O. C. Richards R. C. Ford Kirk Knight G. C. Cormany Oscar Lange Hugh Kinney

Spring Cruise Wardrobe Preview by Junior League

The Junior League staged a Hitchin Post luncheon preview of spring and summer fashion from T. H. Williams with shoes from Leon. Models included Mesdames Shelton Hopkins Smith Sharpe McCullough Meyers Barnes and Sandlin showcasing pink linen and navy swimwear, two piece suits, beach coats, and cocktail dresses from McMullin Paula Brooks Hobbies and Caroline Schnurer.

Junior League T. H. Williams & Company Hitchin’ Post Leon's McMulin Shelton Vera Whistler Chambray Fred Sharpe Cabana Sharpe Galite California D. M. McCullough George Sandlin Caroline Schnurer

Never Wait Till a Cold Gets Worse

Public health advisory urges prompt treatment for colds to prevent complications. Medical experts warn delaying care can lead to flare ups or secondary infections, especially in vulnerable individuals.

Charity Ladies Plan Holiday Benevolences

The Ladies of Charity hosted 60 guests at a Christmas party in the Seton Nurses' Home auditorium. Mrs. A. G. Ferris decorated the table with poinsettias and red tapers. Sister Philomena handled coffee and Mrs. Zula Jacobs served the six tiered cake. Carol singing was arranged by Mrs. H. A. Reilly. A brief meeting discussed filling and distributing Christmas baskets.

Ladies of Charity Seton Nurses’ Home A. G. Ferris Philomena Zula Jacobs H. A. Reilly

42 Party Held In Hutto Home

HUTTO Dec 21 Mrs H A Farley hosted a progressive 42 party Friday afternoon High scorer was Mrs A D Holman with Mrs Jean Tinning receiving the traveling prize Refreshments were served to dames S C Downing John R McCutcheon Philip Davenport Sid Miller Roy Anderson Paul Mathews Porter Walker J D Tinning Alex Martin W D Holman Al Evans Hugh Davenport R H Nelson and Miss Riley Henley

P. S. Fords Mark Golden Anniversary With Open House

Liberty Hill reports a large open house at Mr. and Mrs. P S Ford in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. They wed December 8, 1898 in the same home, with family and numerous neighbors attending the event and listing many attendees from Liberty Hill and nearby towns.

P. S. Fords Liberty Hill P. S. Ford Mrs. Ford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hockaday W. H. Culver Congress Ave Nard Kirk French Cherry Betts Richard Lindeman Linda Sherrill David Sherrill Judy Bright Connie Allison Donna Connolly Sally Knippa John W. Rankin George C. Harwood Phil Bible John J. Conley F. L.wilkins Earl Parsons G. C. Seiders Edwin Bawcom John D. Reed Lawrence MeKage Horace French Charles O. Betts William Bright A. L. Wesenberg J. D. Connolly Marvin Knippa L. B. Hobbs Alfred Miller P. C. Maynard Oscar Lindeman Santa ACME SATIN Paramount and State Theatres China Capitol Building O'Henry University of Texas Governor's Mansion Barton Springs Ellison Congress T. H. Williams Cruise Hutto Ewart Menn W. Aubrey Lockhart Elizabeth Ann Ford San Marcos Elizabeth Morris Elbert Purser Frank Ford R. B. Hickman R. B. Hickman Assisted In Other Hostess Duties. Present Were Messrs Carl Krause and Son E. S. Purser F. Ford C. W. Perry W. K. Seward E. L. Peel L. M. Parker W. Bryson W. D. Barrington W. A. Witcher S. S. Vaughan M. K. Richardson Earl Purser C. F. Hickman E. N. Seward Tom Haust Laura Davidson Joe Allen Vera Allen Lee Wandrum Mary Anderson T. F. Gallatin W. B. Russell Ruby Wade Bill Linder Armenda Ruble Ellen Miller W.1son Parks C. C. Hickman B. L. Dennis W. O. Stufflefield F. A. Banks J. E. Humphries D. W. Vaught Ford Purser John Perry Messrs. and Mesdames Robert Morris J. R. Morris W. B. Aubrey F. F. Bridwell Jefferson G. Smith Stiles Byron J. C. Wilson F. H. Vaughan A. F. Czarourtz O. A. Huppelshouser A. W. Gray G. G. White Jack Gillum G. F. Dorroh Majestic Cordova Cannon Esmond America
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