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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1949

Page

6

Golden and Silver Wedding Anniversaries Celebrated

A double anniversary event took place on December 19 and 26 honoring Mr. and Mrs. Dees on their golden and silver wedding anniversaries. The gatherings featured music, a white damask dining table, silver service, poinsettias, and Christmas motifs with guests including Bertice Dees, Matt Dees, H R Billings, M T Dees and many Dees relatives.

Bertice Dees Dallas Matt Dees Liano M. A. Dees M. T. Dees Miss la Dees Doris Dees Messrs. and Win 'Eiman Segure Teller Stewart S. S. Smith John Ocean Ben A. A and Sons Quantrell Cone J. Dees D. P. Smith, Sr Clay Bear John McIntosh Mesdames P. L. Barker Sallie Rawls R. D. Keyser Ona Wood Bennie Bucholtz Zella Moss Billa White Messrs Matt Dees, Jr Myron Dees R. W. Dees Ross Baumann Gary McIintosh James Billings

Mrs. Carlson Celebrates Birthday With 42 Party

Mrs. V. G. Carlson marked her birthday with a 42 party in Thrall. Guests included Messrs. and Mesdames Ben Rosenblad, Frank Bergstrom, Ross Cloud, Tom Holstrom, Oscar Holstrom, Janice Cloud and Walter Bergstrom as refreshments were served.

Thrall V. G. Carlson Ben Rosenbladt Frank Bergstrom Ross Cloud Tom Holstrom Oscar Holstrom Carlson Janice Cloud Walter Bergstrom

Austin Theta Sigma Phi Alumnae Luncheon Planned

The Austin alumnae chapter of Theta Sigma Phi will hold a luncheon at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hitchin' Post. Reservations may be made with Miss Joyce at 8-1611 before Tuesday night.

Austin Theta Sigma Phi Hitchin’ Post Joyce

Lexington Families Gather for Holidays in City

A flurry of holiday dinners and gatherings fills Lexington as many families host relatives from Houston San Antonio Lubbock Dallas Kerrville and beyond. Notable events include the Hanne s and Peebles family gatherings with dozens of relatives, plus dinners at the Woodward and Heffington homes and visits from Austin Temple and Corpus Christi.

Lexington Jack Hardy Corrie Hitchcock Jim Childress Otis Hitchcock Houston Archie Copeland San Antonio Evelyn Copeland Clarice Bolding Hal Hitchcock John Dalrample Lubbock Jack Mathis Bryan Jim Hilliard Jim Bob Balick Hinton Hilliard Emmagene Vanelle Colquith Reynolds McAllen Carey Brown H. A. Woodward Andrew Woodward Dora Linton William Woodward Marlin Gross Austin Monroe Hannes Giddings R. J. Woodward Jamie Fred Woodward Kay Allen Fred Jr Andrew Molbeck Corpus Christi Kate Mathis Henry Rutland Tom Simmons Margaret Ann Linda Lou S. P. Peebles Wily Marshall Peebles Waco E. M. Peebles Kerrville Eunice Parker Dallas Lois Parker Victoria Lionel Lewis Port Arthur Jack Harrison Edward York Mexico Messrs Mesdames Edward York Sr C. C. Parker I. W. Parker Orman Jensen Conrad Brown Graham Raymond Lewis Jimanne S. P. Conn Sam Parker Peebles J. W. Parker Johnny Edward Arker Pamela Barry Mesdames Ascenia Peebles May Douglass Joe Frank Parker N. L. Range Joan Range Robert Warren Wilson Boyd T. Baron Charles Smith Loyd Boyd Fay Temple Rutland Hamilton Warren Della Warren Bob Warren Otha Warren Hempstead James Lewis Floyd

Burnet A&M Club Hosts Winter Dance at Legion Hall

The Burnet A&M Club entertained wives and guests with a party and dance at the American Legion Hall. A lace covered refreshment table centered with poinsettias set the scene while dominoes and dancing provided the evening’s entertainment.

Burnet, Jan A&m Club Burnet American Legion Hall

Taylor Girl Scouts Elect New Officers

Joyce Deene Jukabek is elected president of Girl Scout Troop One in Taylor. Officers include Marie Winkler as vice president Janie Kaspar secretary Patsy Tate treasurer RaNell Touchet reporter with Ann Thonig and Mary Navarro chairing badge work and scrap book committees.

Manor Couple Hosts A Home Party

Manor Jan. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Adlai Fuchs hosted a social gathering at their home. Attending were C. R. Luedtke, D. C. Pfluger, A. W. Klattenhoff, O. W. Klattenhoff, J. K. Priem, E. J. Fuchs, Ed Rogge and B. F. Pfluger.

Courtney celebrates 25th wedding anniversary at home

Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Courtney were honored at an open house at 1022 Bonham Terrace marking their 25th wedding anniversary. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. O. Tom oversaw refreshments and a program included a quartet performance and a telegram from Rev. Carl J. Nelson. Attendees included numerous Bergstroms, Johnsons, Carlsons, and guests from Georgetown and beyond.

E. W. Courtney Bonham Terrace O. Tom Peggy Bergstrom O. T. Bergstrom Philip Samuelson Courtney Martin Bergstrom N. J. Christiansen T. E. Caldwell P. A. Carlson Carl J. Nelson Colorado Springs Howard E. Rogas Sandra Manor Philip A. Carlson Peggy Jean Bergstrom Gus Bergstrom Hilding Bergstrom Georgetown Kermit Johnson Pflugerville T. H. Wester Buffalo Minn Ruth Johnson Evelyn Youngquist Harry A. Johnson Carl Richard David Pearson T. W. Bergstrom C. O. Johnson C. W. Ryden Fred Land Carl H. Stautz Roy Ryden C. H. Gustafson Willie Kocurek Paul Rosell W. J. Christiansen Willie Westbrook H. C. Bloom E. D. Theogold Harold Johnson Claus Johnson O. T. Olson C. W. Kimmons Ewald Lind Tommy Bergstrom Donny Johnson Bernard Samuelson

Meetings Schedule for Today in Austin

Capitol Review at the Driskill Hotel 2 30 p m Readers Guild with Mrs W E McCaleb Jr 1610 Northwood Road Thankful Hubbard Chapter DAR Austin Woman s Club at 3 p m Music Group University Ladies Club Intermediate Group with Mrs F B Jones 1401 West 29th St Austin Chapter Gold Star Mothers Inc at DAV home 307 East Live Oak 7 30 p m American History Club with Mrs Harry M Moffett 3006 Washington Square Catholic Daughters Knights of Columbus Hall 8 p m Becker Pre School PTA Kinney Avenue Baptist Church 9 30 a m Fulmore home and family life upholstery class with Mrs H D Downs South First 9 11 a m

University Ladies Club F. B. Jones West 29Th St Austin Gold Star Mothers, Inc DAV East Live Oak Fulmore H. D. Downs South First

Miss Oehrlein Hosts Holiday Party at Home

Miss Evelyn Oehrlein was hostess at a holiday gathering Wednesday evening with her parents assisting. Attendees included Morris Kent and Carol Louise Kreidel of Fort Stockton, Patricia Ann Keil of Houston, Emily Ann Lundgren and Harry Burke of Elgin, Ann Speckles, Frances Marie Marosko, Gwendolyn Ging, Joan Speckels, Edmund Hoverland, Morris Lynn Dagerath.

Coupland Evelyn Oehrlein Alphonse Oehrlein Morris Kent Carol Louise Kreidel Fort Stockton Patricia Ann Keil Houston Emily Ann Lundgren Harry Burke Elgin Ann Speckles Frances Marie Marosko Gwendolyn Ging Joan Speckels Edmund Hoverland Morris Lynn Dagerath

Spanish Omelet Sauce Enhances Onions Peppers Tomatoes

A simple correction suggests adding a pinch or two of sugar to the onions green pepper and tomatoes in the sauce for a Spanish omelet to brighten the flavor.

Decker WSCS Plans Meeting

Mrs. G W Youngquist of 3208 La Fayette hosts at 8 p m Wednesday for the Decker WSCS with Mrs George Anderson as co hostess.

Decker Wscs G. W. Youngquist Lafayette George Anderson

OES Chapter 883 To Meet Wednesday

Martha Chapter 883 OES will convene at 8 p m Wednesday in the Masonic Temple 311 West Seventh for a New Year message and chapter business.

OES Martha Masonic Temple West Seventh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oxford MR. and Mrs. M. A. Dees John Chaffee Photo Mrs. M. T. Dees Theta Sig Alums Ul SD One Vogue Harper's Ed Hillegeist Marie Clara Lee Hillegeist Wilson Perry Perry Billie Rodney Brewer California Edward Brewer Theer Hallie Brewer J. M. Heffington W. O. Karcher James Heffington Jr Mathis Wallace Pierce James Forbis Virginia Sue Pierce Glen McDavid Parker Taylor Girl Scouts Bibles Greeting Card Schaffer’s Congress Capitol Review Woman’s Benefit Association Driskill Hotel Readers’ Guild W. E. McCaleb Jr Northwood Road Thankful Hubbard Dar Woman’s Club American History Club Harry M. Moffett Washington Square Knights of Columbus Becker PTA Kinney Avenue Baptist Church The Austin American's Society Woman’s News Texas G. A. Schaefer Bastrop W. D. House E. P. House W. P. Culp Sr J. G. Bailey W. D House Cecil Jennings L. M. Simpson Edna Earl House Mrs. House House Miss Oehrlein Charles Buddy Turner Lonnie Leonard Marburger Lydia E Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham oLingers Pantie Agers Brown Green
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