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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1948

Page

5

Miss Turner Feted At Coupland Shower Ahead Of Wedding

Miss Laura Mae Turner was honored at a miscellaneous shower in Coupland on Tuesday evening. Guests included family and friends with Christmas decorations, songs, games, and gifts placed beneath a tree, as preparations for her marriage to Bernard Eglinski.

Dana Smith Dewey Turner Polly Lytton Laura Mae Turner Josephine Branton Virginia Dave Smith Jackie Hemphill

Woman's Club Newsful New Members Tea Honored

The Woman's Club hosts a New Year's tea to honor the president and new members. The event runs Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the club house with an all white decoration theme. Guests include Mesdames Gambrell Ballanfante Berwick Harris Brush Giles Goldman Logan Ransom Robbins Thomas Molhusen Grieder Miller Kuhlman Ward. Arrangements are led by Mesdames Felts and Harrison.

Woman’s Club Dan Grieder Roswell Miller Howard Kuhlman J. S. Ward Mesdames A. M. Felts J. E. Harrison

Jones Family Reunion Held at Manchaca

Christmas dinner highlighted a reunion of the W. D. Jones family in Manchaca. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Jones Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Martin and children Austin Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jones and children Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jones and children and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jones and children.

Manchaca W. D. Jones C. A. Martin Austin J. R. Jones E. M. Jones Earl Jones

VFW Auxiliary Hosts Christmas Party in Dripping Springs

The VFW Auxiliary was entertained recently with a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. R. J. Ragland in Dripping Springs. The event marked a seasonal gathering for members as Dec 30 provided the local timing.

Dripping Springs VFW R. J. Ragland

Marburgers Entertain At 42 Party

In Coupland on December 30 friends of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Marburger gathered at their home for an enjoyable evening of cards and 42. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Guentzel Glen Jeanette and Tommy Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Ging and Gwendolyn Gloria and Donna Lynne Langley Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keil and Patsy Houston Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Marosko Frances Marie and Maxie Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Dagerath Morris Lynn and Virginia Edmund Haverland Evelyn Oehrein Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Marosko Freddie and Sandra Frances Pfluger Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Pfluger and Nancy Lonnie Leonard and Rodney Marburger the hosts.

Frances Marie Maxie H. J. Dagerath Morris Lynn Virginia Edmund Haverland Evelyn Oehrein A. A. Marosko Freddie Sandra Frances Pfluger Alvin Pfluger Nancy Lonnie Leonard Rodney Marburger

Dorcas Class to Host Open House for Winsome Members

The Dorcas Class of the Congress Avenue Baptist Church will honor Winsome Class members and their husbands with an open house from 7 to 9 pm Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G A Coble 2208 Iva Lane.

Dorcas Congress Avenue Baptist Church G. A. Coble Iva Lane

Traditional Tea Honor for President and New Members

The Women's Club hosts a New Year tea from 3 to 5 p m Friday at the Club House. Entertainment and decoration committees will direct arrangements.

Women’s Club

Junior Austin Woman's Club Dinner Honors New Members

The Junior Austin Woman's Club hosted a formal dinner Tuesday praising new members Miss Katherine Del Gullette and Miss Jane Henderson. Decor featured a wrapping paper tree and year themed candles as program coordinators led an act by the Mills Brothers imitators.

Austin Woman's Club Woman's Club Katherine del Gullette Jane Henderson Nona Goddard Justine Gerling Charlene Fruth Mills Brothers Gertrude Stalley Sara Elizabeth Johnson Carolyn Harris Fredda Bullard Peggy Bullard Gloria Gerling Mary Alice Stovall Lila Ann Parker Tommy Johnson Frank Gullette J. F. Gullette Stuart Harris Ada Penn H. H. Voss Fred Bullard Bryant Collins George E. Meyer George Zimmermann S. P. Gerling A. W. Henderson R. O. Walton R. D. Parker

J Beckers To Entertain Golden Anniversary Host Family

Taylor December 30. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Becker celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 5 at the Becker home. Hosts are their children Martin Becker and Mrs Willie Appel who host along with guests.

Taylor Jacob Becker Becker Martin Becker Willie Appel

Rainbow Girls Schedule Dance in Scottish Rite Cathedral

Austin Assembly Five Order of the Rainbow will stage a dance from 8 p m to midnight Friday at the Scottish Rite Cathedral 1711 Lavaca. A floor show and music for dancing will be provided. All Rainbow girls and their dates have been invited.

Austin

Birth of John Raymond Joseph in San Antonio

The parents Mr. and Mrs. John R. Joseph announce the birth of a son, John Raymond, on December 15 at Nix Hospital in San Antonio. He is the grandson of Mrs. Cater Joseph of Austin and Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Lockhart of San Antonio.

John R. Joseph Corona Avenue San Antonio John Raymond Nix

Youth Fellowship Honors Parents at Coupland Party

The Coupland Youth Fellowship observed Mom and Pop Night of 1948 with a Nativity screen reading by Lillian Goetz and others. Monroe Czimskey led the program as carols were sung and refreshments served to local families and guests.

Coupland Lillian Goetz Frances Marie Marosko Mary Gregg Hendricks Elgin Lorene Prinz Monroe Czimskey Messrs. and Mesdames Bernhardt Prinz O. F. Ging S. R. Ging John

Holiday Guests Gather in Lockhart for Christmas

Recent visitors and local residents who spent the holidays in Lockhart include Mrs. Lillian Ward with B. O. Ward and extended family from nearby towns and several Ward relatives, Ferguson, Stubbs, and Perry households hosting relatives from Denton, Giddings, Lytton Springs, Encino, Gladewater, Corpus Christi, and Lane City. A deer hunt trip to West Texas is planned by W. L. Williams and H. A. Ferguson.

G. L. Ward Betty Jean Ward H. A. Ferguson Rex Ferguson Carroll Durst Creek Dwight Ferguson Encino Garland Ferguson Gladewater P. D. Ferguson Lytton Springs Evans Karen Sue Lane City Allie Perry W. A. Evans L. A. Stubbs Jr Denton L. A. Stubbs Verna Lee Stubbs F. W. Coopwood Luling C. C. Ward E. B. Nix Edgar Rowe William Rowe Dale A. P Yates Philip Corpus Christi T. V. Forister Helen Forister Austin E. P. Smith Kyle W. L. Williams West Texas

Plans for Opening of Tarrytown Methodist Church

The WSCS meeting at Mrs. Karl Sladek's home discussed opening the new Tarrytown Methodist Church at Exposition and Greenlee. The first service is Sunday with Rev Ted Richardson preaching the morning sermon and Rev Vernon Perry preaching at 7 30 pm. A formal opening will follow later after furnishings are installed.

Tarrytown Methodist Church WSCS Karl J. Sladek Exposition and Greenlee Ted Richardson Vernon Perry

Pflugers Host Game Party in Coupland

Mr and Mrs William Pfluger entertained with a Monday night party at Coupland. Card and domino games were played with guests including Leon Kreidel Fort Stockton Henry Keil Houston A A Marosko Freddie Sandra H J Dagerath Virginia M G Etzel Lydia Etzel Frances Pfluger M F Spiegel hauer Donny Max Pfluger Alvin Pfluger Nancy Joan Speckels O F Ging M M Marosko Maxie L L Marburger Ted Witt liff Barbara Becky Pfluger.

Frances Pfluger M. F. Spiegelhauer Donny Max Pfluger Alvin Pfluger Nancy Joan Speckels O. F. Ging M. M. Marosko Maxie L. L. Marburger Ted Wittliff Barbara Becky Pfluger

Carpenters Auxiliary Sets Annual New Year Ball

Carpenters Local Union 1266 and Ladies Auxiliary announce the annual New Year’s dance to be held Saturday night at the Labor Temple. All carpenters and friends are invited to attend.

Ladies Auxiliary Carpenters Local Union Labor Temple Carpenters

Maroskos Party Records Memorable Home Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Marosko hosted a social evening with friends at their residence. Guests left messages on a wire recorder and played 42 and bridge, with numerous Marosko family members and friends in attendance.

Miss Coble Honored at Open House Here

Mr and Mrs G A Coble hosted an open house at 2208 Iva Lane to honor their daughter Katie June Coble who recently returned from teaching in the Rio Grande valley for the Christmas holidays. The home featured a Christmas motif with a window scene and evergreen centerpiece on the refreshment table alongside red candles in crystal holders.

Miss Coble Katie June Coble G. A. Coble Iva Lane Coble Rio Grande Valley Messrs

P-TA Square Dance Held in Giddings

The Giddings P-TA hosted a holiday square dance at the High School gym with music by Johnny's Cripple Creek Ranch Hands and an Austin group exhibition. Mrs. Tom Roberts called the exhibition and dance, with local organizers Mrs. Claud McIntosh and G. L. Kelly and instructor Mrs. Lillie Lea Baker.

Giddings P-Ta Johnny Cripple Creek Austin Tom Roberts Claud McIntosh G. L. Kelly Lillie Lea Baker

All Saints Nursery Mothers Meet for Dr Coleman Talk

The Mothers' Club of All Saints' Nursery School will meet at Gregg House at 3:30 p m Tuesday. Dr J M Coleman will speak on Health of the Preschool Child.

Mothers’ Club of All Saints Gregg House J. M. Coleman

Frances Marosko Hosts Party at Home

Frances Marie Marosko served as hostess for a Monday night party at her home in Coupland. Guests included Ann Speckels Evelyn Oehrlein Morris Kent Kreidel from Fort Stockton Lonnie Leonard Marburger Charles Buddy Turner Morris Lynn Dagerath and other attendees.

Coupland Frances Marie Marosko Ann Speckels Evelyn Oehrlein Morris Kent Kreidel Fort Stockton Lonnie Leonard Marburger Charles Buddy Turner Morris Lynn Dagerath

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Miss Turner W. D. Joneses Christianson-Leberman Japan Robert M. Prosser Tokyo General MacArthur Junior Austin Woman’s Club J. Beckers Rainbow Girls Parents of San Lockhart Folk Grocer Great National Life Insurance Co Austin American Society Woman’s News Tarrytown Wscs Pflugers Maroskos Entertain Congress Blood A. D. Morgan Gene Mee Cullough Kermit Stahl W. A. Wages Dick Merrill Cass Rucker Drew Verheyden D. W. Roosevelt Howard Piland Herman Piland Tom Pressley Bob Knight Andy Anderson Garvin Wilson Joy Fields E. Lawrence Pat Manning Joan Youngblood Clara Barnett Henry Wetzel Johnny Fields Bill Chrisetofer Joe Pierce Bob McCoy Frances Marosko Merri-Child Hilda Marie Lamar Blvd Kansas City Duncan Hines Crisco Crisco Way
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