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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1948

Page

6

Mayes Family Hosts Christmas Morning Breakfast

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Mayes entertained family and friends for a Christmas breakfast. Mrs. Autry Boswell played piano selections and sang carols. Santa distributed gifts to W. E. Ward Autry Boswell C. W. Boswell Lewis Faires Nora Murff Alva Reese Cornelia Nunn Mary Frances Faires and David Young with Mrs. Mayes assisted by her daughter Mrs. C. W. Boswell.

J. D. Mayes Autry Boswell Messrs. and Mesdames W. E. Ward C. W. Boswell Lewis Faires Nora Murff Alva Reese Cornelia Nunn Mary Frances Faires David Young Mayes

Miss Sladek Engaged to Jerry Zrubek

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sladek announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Elizabeth to Jerry Zrubek son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Zrubek of Granger. The wedding date is to be announced.

Taylor Joe Sladek Mary Elizabeth Jerry Zrubek Raymond Zrubek Granger

Mademoiselle Reporter to Visit University of Texas

Miss Betty Claire Schmidt, Mademoiselle magazine correspondent, will visit the University of Texas in January to address Cap and Gown on job campaign strategy and mentor students vying for 1949 Mademoiselle College guest editor roles. She has toured 80 colleges since 1944 and reported from Europe for Mademoiselle.

Mademoiselle Magazine Betty Claire Schmidt University of Texas Spain Germany Schmid Mademoiselle College Mademoiselle New York City Mademoiselle’s Forum Billie Corder Susanne Catlett United States June Benefield Anne Janicek

Mrs Mobley Speech Pupils Recital At Kinney Avenue Church

Mrs T R Mobley presented her speech pupils in recital at Kinney Avenue Baptist Church with Priscilla Erb Mayreloyd Payne Janet Bailey Joy Ballard Marie Elizabeth Fowler Jimmy Sue Riley Sue Patterson Shirley Rylander Cathy Jeanne Mobley Judith Ann Mitchell Margie Schmidt Mary Louise Mullins Janet Cochran Inez Stewart accompanied the musical numbers Gifts from a large community Christmas tree followed the recital.

T. R. Mobley Dwyer Kinney Avenue Baptist Church Yale Priscilla Erb Mayreloyd Payne Janet Bailey Joy Ballard Marie Elizabeth Fowler Jimmy Sue Riley Sue Patterson Shirley Rylander Cathy Jeanne Mobley Judith Ann Mitchell Margie Schmidt Mary Louise Mullins Janet Cochran Inez Stewart Kinney Avenue

Christmas Day Birth Announced

Mrs Harris Campbell of Houston announces the birth of a daughter named Suzanne on Christmas Day. She is the granddaughter of Mrs L B Campbell of Taylor and has a brother named Boyd K Campbell of Houston.

Taylor Harris Campbell Houston Suzanne L. B. Campbell Boyd K. Campbell

Virginia Woodruff Weds Sam Warrington in Gatesville Rite

Virginia Woodruff of Austin and Sam Laverne Warrington of Corsicana and Austin married in a formal double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church Gatesville on December 7. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Pennington of Gatesville, is an instructor at the Austin State School and a Southwestern University Georgetown graduate. Warrington is an UT student and former Baylor attendee. The couple plans to reside at 3310 Jefferson in Austin.

Tillie Nash George Nash Franklin James Millar Scheske Jr J. M. Scheske Gonzales Mr. Scheske Central Church of Christ of Houston Burton Coffman Scheske Edward Reese Fred Scheske Jr Virginia Woodruff Sam Laverne Warrington First Methodist Church Gatesville Austin Corsicana William Ray Pennington Austin State School Southwestern Universy Georegtown Jarrington University of Texas American Society of Engineers Baylor University J. W. Sprinkle Rebecca Anne Craig Wichita Falls Elizabeth Ricketts William Lee Mills Waco Curtis Sanders Harold Brissac Sonora Clifford Holloway Alton Hughes C. J. Warrington Pennington Beulah Herrington Jewel Warrington Crockett J. C. Bunnell John Lee Smith Virginia Warner Barbara Bliss Mary Ann Bettis Alice Stockdale Westminster Fellowship Florida

Silver Stars Decorate Hypatian Formal Dance

The Hypatian Literary Society hosted a star themed Christmas dance in the TFWC Building with a green and silver star entry and a milky way stage backdrop. Honored guests included sponsor Mrs. Paul Robison and president Suzanne Gilbert with escort Lou Welch, followed by a midnight breakfast hosted by the Hypatian Mothers Club at the Mainer home.

Hypatian Literary Society TFWC Paul Robison Suzanne Gilbert Lou Welch Hypatian Mothers Club John R. Mainer Enfield

Good Shepherd Guild Chapters Plan Tuesday Meetings

St Marys Chapter of the Good Shepherd Guild will meet at 10 30 a m Tuesday in the home of Mrs William K Schultz 1904 Stamford Lane St Faiths chapter will convene at the same time in the home of Mrs Cecil C Rotsch 1811 West 29th.

Good Shepherd Guild St. Mary’s William K. Schultz Stamford Lane St. Faith’s Cecil C. Rotsch West 29Th

City Bred Heifers Stock On L A Dairies

Los Angeles maintains about 50 000 cows across its dairies and farms within the metropolitan area.

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Homecoming Arrivals Highlight UT Students and Events

Austinites greet returning UT students as Texas Christian College and Southwestern attendees arrive from campuses across the state. Tri K members Joan Jester Beverly Cunningham and Nancy Francis lead in from Ward Belmont while others head to Fort Worth Georgetown and San Marcos. The university prepares a Time Staggers On satire and a Jan 7 Bob Hope show with Ann Anderson as a finalist.

Austin Joan Jester Beverly Cunningham Nancy Francis Ward Belmont Tri K Beverly Joan Phi Theta Kappa Texas Christian College Allan Curly” Taylor Fort Worth Tommy Bouchard Vida Mitchell Nita Mitchell Eugene Peters Tommy Beck Walter Hesl Lennardine Smith Adele Ashley Carrie Jane Cameron Bobbie McCutcheon George Barker Charley Meredith Frank Struska Ben Procter Longhorn Ben Bobby Homeyer Bob Bobby Janelle Vias Mary Esther Haskell Pat Stephens Sally Masden Mark Stevens Texas Pat Beta Beta Alpha Business Club For Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Mary Esther Mica Wica Janelle Delta Gamma Sorority George Hale Hale Texas Quarterly Review Mercer University Georgia Ann Anderson Bob Hope Gregory Gym Ann Hope Will Will van Kirkpatrick the Tower YWCA

Allan Junior High Hosts Gift Pass Party

A gift exchange party was held in the school library for Allan Junior High School staff and faculty. Each person brought a wrapped gift with no name and passed gifts around as a poem was read. Organizers were Mrs. Gertie Hay and Mrs. Margaret Bains with cakes served by Miss Edna Pentecost.

Library of Allan Junior High School Saint Nick Gertie Hay Margaret Bains Edna Pentecost

Liberty Hill Couple Hosts Open House for Niece and Husband

Liberty Hill on December 27 reports Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Gallatin hosted open house for their niece and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pepugeot of California visiting during the holidays. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. G. C. White and other local residents and family friends.

Liberty Hill T. L. Gallatin Kenneth Pepugeot California G. C. White Roy Isaacs Mesdames Othel Glosson L. W. Smith P. S. Ford C. F. Hickman L. T

Washing Gloves

An old discarded toothbrush can rinse soil from seams or fingertips of washable gloves. Wash gloves on hands and dip the toothbrush in thick suds to gently work suds into soiled spots with the bristles.

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Mr. and Mrs. Mayes Ber American Statesman Miss Sladek Pilier DeLise Wikivohie, Ivar Penaljo Risque College Hill Austin American Society Woman’s News Silver Stars Bee Lee Divon Joe Corwin Everett Smith Hypatians Harriette Bengtson Richard Roberson Nan Bray Gene Guthrie Carrilo Byram Jack Ritter Lee Childs Gene Jennings Carla Jo Cocke Bob Armstrong Elizabeth Coleman Wade Robison Tony Corwin Franklin Kohutek Mary Robbin Corwin Tommy Ward Jayne Dorsey George Hill Lee Ann Dixon Johnny Shriver Nancy Draper Jack Brady Elaine Folley Earl Kanetzky Mickey Franklin Harry Bengtson Ruth Fulcher Ross Blumentritt Gayle Gilbert Carl Brumley Jean Gove Charlie Leissner Ann Hardwicke Doc Porter Rose Mary Haskew Norman Palmer Eugenia Hill Don Berkmen Dukey Horton Goffin Ward Debbe Horton L. East Corral Marlee Baker Virginia Robbins Southwestern Georgetown Mary Jo Smith Southwest Texas State College San Marcos Nancy Gettys Shirley Moody Nancy Stripling Frances Webb Stephens Nan Neal Austin College Sherman Joanne Kingsbury Gulfpark College Mississippi Harry Smith Studer Congress San Antonio Austin, Texas
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