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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1950

Page

6

Daughters of Nile Honor Supreme Queen on Indiana Visit

Mrs. Clarence Kittle of Olis Indiana arrives for an official visit to Ruh Neb Temple with a banquet at the Commodore Perry Hotel and a 8 15 p m meeting at the Scottish Rite Temple. A short program and reception follow. The session for 1950 is planned for June in Salt Lake City Utah.

Clarence Kittle Indiana Olis Ind Ne Temple Daughters of the Nile Ruh Neb Temple Scottish Rite Temple Kittle Commodore Perry Hotel Temple Kenpeipan Yee

Patterson Simpson Nuptials In Austin Texas

Mrs Jeanie Louise Simpson and Billy Dean Patterson married February 17 in a double ring ceremony at University Methodist Church. Rev Edmund Heinsohn officiated. The bride, Austin High School graduate, is daughter of Marguerite Jones Simpson. The groom, also from Austin High, works with his father in Austin. A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home. guests included Tyler Simpson and Mrs Simpson of Manila Philippine Islands.

Jeanie Louise Simpson Billy Dean Patterson University Methodist Church Edmund Heinsohn Marguerite Jones Simpson West 21St Austin George L. Patterson Bee Cave Road Southwestern University University of Texas Tyler Simpson Simpson Manila Philippine Islands

Rites Staged For Giddings Royalty

In Giddings High School coronation program Dorothy Sanders was named queen and Arcie Gest king in a gym ceremony. Betty Atkins was princess and Shelley Rolsins prince. many class favorites and visiting court members were named with honorary participants and flower bearers listed.

Giddings Giddings High School Dorothy Sanders Arcie Gest Dorothy Paige Arcie Betty Atkins Shelley Rolsins Marilyn Jean Rost Jackie Placke Dolores Zscheck Archie Gest Marlene Keng Robert Lorenz Helen Burttschell Marvin Fischer Gloria Lee Becker Lester Davis Lexington Joan Lewis Joe Lee Kastner Elgin Jo Ellen Hodde John Ayres Navasota Elsie Ann Lange James Kiesewetter Bellville Mary Joyce Pavlik Joseph Patton la Grange Ruth Melcher Kenneth Stadtmann Virginia Karcher Buster Rost Jayne Winkler FFA Shirley McIntosh Joyce Ann Gruetzner Eunice Kasper Jane Winkler Billy Ira Dippel James Arndt Herman Zach Howard Burttschell William Arndt Mary Weigelt Patricia Fields Marcus Dixon Charles Fields Jr

Community Meetings List for Today

Multiple clubs and groups schedule evening and daytime gatherings across Austin and area locations. Notable events include University Ladies Newcomers Club at 8 p.m. and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 288 at 7 45 p.m. Details list venues such as Highland Terrace Fortview Road and Jarrett Avenue.

University Ladies Newcomers Club Philip Worchel Highland Terrace AAUW West 32Nd University Post American Legion Auxiliary James S. Davis Jarrett Avenue Arts and Crafts Group Deep Eddy Ceramic Workshop Deep Eddy Avenue Artists In Action Texas Fine Arts Association Laguna Gloria

Dreher Couple Announce Birth of Son at Seton Hospital

Mr and Mrs Hugh A Dreher of 2201 A Comal Street announce the birth of a boy at Seton Hospital on Friday morning. The baby weighs 7 pounds 5 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs W V Carpenter of Hamburg Arkansas and paternal grandmother is Mrs Lottie Dreher of El Dorado Arkansas.

Hugh A. Dreher Comal Street Seton Hospital W. V. Carpenter Hamburg Ark Lottie Dreher el Dorado, Ark

Bartlett P-TA Donates For Legion Home Landscaping

Bartlett P-TA voted a $25 donation for landscaping the new American Legion home at the school. The meeting featured Dad's night and a George Washington birthday playlet by fourth and fifth graders. C. E. Bass led a devotional. the program emphasized teamwork for good citizenship. A Holland-Barrett football game film was shown and an officers nominating committee was named.

Bartlett ANL Bartlett P-Ta American Legion George Washington C. E. Bass Holland-Barrett Mesdames E. E. Cryler C. F. Hill George Fowler

Social hour hosted by four fourth grade teachers

Mrs Cryler Mrs George Majestrovic and Mrs Joe Wiederspahn hosted a social hour for the fourth and fifth grades. Jonquil arrangements brightened lunchroom tables where refreshments were served.

Cryler George Majestrovic Joe Wiederspahn

Dr Bernice Moore Lectures for Bastrop Groups

Dr Bernice Moore of Austin spoke in Bastrop last week on family life and mental health topics. Her lectures covered Your Personality Make the Most of It and Helping Your Child Develop Good Mental Health plus The We ness of Marriage presented to Lions Club members and guests.

Bastrop Bernice Moore Austin Bastrop High School Mary Allen Colvin Dr. Moore C. D. Campbell

Mrs. W. E. Bryant Elected President of VFW Post

In San Saba on February 27 Mrs. W. E. Bryant was elected president of the local VFW Post. Joining her are vice president Mrs. Rufus M. Gage and secretary Mrs. W. W. Aven, as a charter meeting completed the post’s organization. New April officers include J. M. Bearden Jr as commander and Bill Aven as senior vice commander.

San Saba ANS W. E. Bryant VFW Rufus M. Gage W. W. Aven J. M. Bearden Jr Bill Aven

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