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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1949

Page

5

Williamson Couple Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary

Taylor Feb 13 Mr and Mrs Frank Greinert celebrated their silver wedding anniversary Feb 7 at their country home near Taylor A barbecue supper followed by cake and coffee was served by Delphine Greinert LaVerne Seggern Helen Sliveinsky and Leonora Stoll Numerous guests from Taylor Austin McGregor Temple and surrounding areas attended the celebration including the Greinert and Seggern families and local clergymen.

Taylor Frank Greinert Delphine Greinert LaVerne Seggern Helen Sliveinsky Leonora Stoll Messrs. and Milesdames Fred Vorwerk Carl Seggern Otto H. Stoll Fred W. Greinert Otto Wolbreuck J. L. Sorenson Henry Boedeker W. C. Stern H. P. Hooper A. J. Cervenka Sam Stoll Shirley Seggern Paulette Boedeker Grace Ziehe Helen Slivensky William Henze Dora Knicker Janice Julia Ann Knicker R. J. Greinert Arno Austin G. L. Quebe Henry Quebe F. C. Quebe Emma Hueske McGregor Adolph Stoll Adeline Temple

Giddings Couple Weds In Lutheran Church Ceremony

Henry Janicek and Bessie Kweton both of Giddings were married Tuesday afternoon in Martin Luther Church chapel. The Rev. S. T. Schroeder officiated in a simple double ring ceremony attended by a small party of friends and the couple’s parents. The bride wore a grey traveling ensemble with a white chrysanthemum corsage. They will reside in Giddings where both are employed.

Giddings Henry Janicek Bessie Kweton Martin Luther Church Frank Kveton

Global Woodpecker Distribution Excludes Madagascar and Australia

The text notes woodpeckers inhabit all wooded regions worldwide except Madagascar and the Australian region. It implies a worldwide spread with notable geographic exclusions.

Madagascar Australian

Georgetown PTA Senior Class Plans Fiesta

Georgetown on February 13 reports committee appointments for the Spring Fiesta to be held March 18. The Georgetown PTA and the Senior Class sponsor the event with two variety shows a square dance a pie and cake sale a chili supper and carnival entertainment to raise funds for the senior trip.

Georgetown Georgetown Pta Sam V. Stone Joe C. Barnes A. C. Weir Russell Parker Gladys Currier C. S. Sanders D. M. Dickson Larry Wilkens Cleets Treuhardt Agnes Wilcox Jackie Pat Sansom E. L. Williams Howard Johnson Crinks

Georgetown Students Plan Valentine Party at New Gym

Georgetown February 13 Senior and junior classes of Georgetown High School will host a combined Valentine dance and party Monday night in the new gym. Senior Class sponsors are Mrs. A. C. Weir and Mrs. W. H. Gatlin. Junior Class sponsors are Miss Mattie Lowenthall and Coach Ben Rosenblad.

Georgetown Georgetown High School A. C. Weir W. H. Gatlin Mattie Lowenthall Ben Rosenblad

Granger Study Club Backs Taylor Junior College

The Granger Tuesday Study Club endorses the proposed Taylor junior college. The endorsement came via a letter to Alma Lee Holman, chair of the Taylor Junior College Committee, from club secretary Mrs. R. F. Holubec.

Granger Study Club Taylor The Granger Tuesday Study Club Alma Lee Holman Taylor Junior College R. F. Holubec

Bertram Club Hears Baptist Missionary

The Rev. W. M. Haverfield, Baptist missionary to Colombia, spoke at the Bertram Literary Club meeting in the Methodist Fellowship Hall on Wednesday. Hostesses and guests were served refreshments after the program honoring the missionary and noting attendees.

Gift Presented to Ex-President of First Presbyterian Church

Mrs. Joel Bates, president of the church women, received a gift from the Executive Board as she departs for Ballinger. Vice president Mrs. H R Floeckinger will lead until officers are elected. The board plans to assist Evangelistic Visitation days for the church February 20 to 23.

Taylor Joel Bates Women of First Presbyterian Church Ballinger H. R. Floeckinger

Betty Williams Honored Guest At Taylor Shower

Miss Betty Fay Williams, soon to be Mrs Edward Thomas Palla, was guest of honor at a shower at the home of Mrs Willie Palla. Hostesses were Mrs Oscar Mott Jr and Miss Virginia Mae Hurta. Guests included Mrs Joseph Pavlik and many others.

Betty Williams Taylor Betty Fay Williams Edward Thomas Palla Willie Palla Ray Hurta Ed Balusek August Hurta Jimmie Palla Margaret Snowden Rosie Kolenovsky

Square Dance Planned at Metz School Gym

Teenagers and adults will square dance Wednesday from 7 to 7 p m at the Metz School gym Callers for the Austin recreation department dance are Gene Sappington Ray Pine and A J Wilcox.

Metz Austin Recreation Department Gene Sappington Ray Pine A. J. Wilcox

Mrs Weldon Price Hosts Joppa Club at Home

Mrs Weldon Price entertained members of the Joppa Home Demonstration Club in her Bertram home on Wednesday. Attendants included Mesdames Ben Taylor Ellis Taylor Bill Bryson S E Currier Raymond Price Will Ater Will Price Arthur Price Luther Ater Buck Asher and the hostess.

Bertram Weldon Price Joppa Home Demonstration Club Mesdames Ben Taylor Ellis Taylor Bill Bryson S. E. Currier Raymond Price Will Ater Will Price Arthur Price Luther Ater Buck Asher

Delphine Schwartz to Wed Sergeant Philip Burrell

Taylor announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Delphine Schwartz to Sergeant Philip John Burrell of Chesswick Pennsylvania. The ceremony is set for February 26 at 5 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Delphine is a Taylor High School and Nixon-Clay Business college graduate, formerly employed at Brooks General Hospital in San Antonio, where the groom is stationed.

Taylor Spl C. C. Schwartz Delphine Philip John Burrell Chesswick Penna St. Paul Lutheran Church Taylor High School Nixon- Clay Business College Austin Brooks General Hospital San Antonio

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Williamson Henry Tischler D.V.M. Office Pustin Wishbone PTA Fiesta Bertram Club Baptist Missionary Taylor Group Square Dance Bulova W. Ph Mrs. Price Texas Texas A. & M Texas Tech Rice Baylor Travis County Medical Society West 15Th Street Lavaca Coll Calcasieu Radio Repair Service Department Calcasieu RCA Victor RCA Victor Manent Point Joe Reichman Xavier Cugat Freddy Martin Benny Goodman Tommy Dorsey al Goodman RCA Victor Radio and Television
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