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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1949

Page

8

Poems Read by Austin Kwill Klub Members

Members and guests gathered at Mrs. Claudia Hazelwood home for a program of original poems read by the Austin Kwill Klub. Miss Lillian Wester presided, with Mrs. J. L. Valentine noting a recent Kaleidograph publication.

Kwill Klub H. Baugh Austin Kwill Klub Claudia G. Hazelwood Shoalwood Lillian Wester J. L. Valentine Goddess of Beauty Kaleidograph Nina Lee Weisinger Mexico Miss Wester Miss Weisinger C. H. Brownlee W. T. Decherd Beauty Fred Cloud M. K. Parkson Nell Bentley V. E. Lander Rena Reynolds

Linen Shower Honors Mrs. Werkenthin Jr. at H. M. Bohn Home

A linen shower Saturday at 1419 Travis Boulevard honored the bride to be Mrs. Max J. Werkenthin Jr., formerly Vivian Adkins. Co hostesses were Mrs. H. M. Bohn and Mrs. Robert Hefl. Guests included many Bohn and Werkenthin family members and friends as gifts were showered into the honoree’s lap.

H. M. Bohn Travis Boulevard Max J. Werkenthin Jr Vivian Adkins Bohn Robert D. Hefl Gretchen Bohn Beatsy Holck William Bohn Manfred Holck Manon Holck Emil Haenel Max Werkenthin Fred Werkenthin Johannes Bohn Ludwig Wendlandt George Wendlandt August Haenel Neiles Herman Bohn Herbert Ad Gail Adkins T. A. Outlaw Tom Morrison Fred Adkins Doc Hart Walter Bohn Carl Widen Bernard Werkenthin Colleen Bohn Charleen Fruth Barbara Hailey Bea Wendlandt Lois Albers Jane Sims Jean Coffey Mary Sue Kerbow Gail Shelton

Pease P TA To Hear Talk On Legislation

J Warren Hitt from Austin Public Schools will discuss Current Legislation Which Affects Our Children the Gilmer Aikin Plan. The Pease P TA meets at 7 30 p m in the school cafeteria with state legislators answering questions after the talk. Mrs R M Allen presides. Mrs Max Brooks introduces the speaker.

J. Warren Hitt Austin Public Schools Pease P-Ta R. M. Allen Max Brooks Homer Ulrich PTA

Newcomers Bridge Groups Set Sessions

Bridge groups of the University Newcomers Club meet this week. Group One led by Mrs Arno Jewett at 4207 Wilshire Park Way Thursday 2 PM. Group Two led by Mrs Alfred Seelye at 3401 Clearview Thursday 2 PM. Group Three led by Mrs Martin Kermacy at 4304 Marathon Thursday 2 PM. Evening Group One led by Mrs Karl Dallenbach at 2106 Meadow Brook Drive Thursday 7 45 PM.

University Newcomers Club Arno Jewett Wilshire Parkway Alfred Seelye Clearview Martin Kermacy Marathon Karl Dallenbach Meadowbrook Drive

J W Edgar to Speak At Metz P TA Meet

J W Edgar superintendent of Austin Public Schools will discuss the schools at 3 pm Wednesday during a Metz P TA meeting. Music by Jimmie Green and Metz Cub Scouts introduced by Mrs Bernie Wilhoite.

J. W. Edgar Austin Public Schools Metz Jimmie Green Bernie Wilhoite

Open Forum Plans Birthday Party

The Open Forum will host its annual birthday party Tuesday at 12 30 p m at the TFWC Building. Hostesses include Mesdames James M Odom Walter Bremond Walter Bremond Jr P V Pennybacker Jr Horace Roberdeau and Miss Edleen Begg.

Open Forum TFWC James M. Odom Walter Bremond Walter Bremond Jr P. V. Pennybacker Jr Horace Roberdeau Edleen Begg

Mrs Beckwith Returns Home From Austin Visit

Mrs. J. N. Beckwith returned to Greenville Mississippi after a stay with sister Mrs. W. F. Smith and niece Mrs. Westelle S. Mullins at 508 Park Boulevard.

J. N. Beckwith Greenville Miss W. F. Smith Westelle S. Mullins

New Chairmen Are Selected At Welcome Wagon Meeting

The Welcome Wagon Club held its monthly luncheon at the A-Bar Cafeteria with vice president Mrs. E. M. Ericson in charge. Velma Cooper elected president as Gertrude Fuller reported on Christmas baskets for five Austin families. New officers include J. W. Armstrong advanced bridge chair and W. A. Thompson beginners bridge and bowling chair.

Welcome Wagon Club A-Bar E. M. Ericson W. C. Lindley Waco Velma Cooper Gertrude Fuller Austin J. W. Armstrong W. A. Thompson Mesdames Mildred Reddoch Gilbert Smith J. A. Rehm R. E. Stiles Maurine Morris

Church Groups Will Install Mrs. Cox

The Associated Women of the Church of the Good Shepherd meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the parish house to install new officers for 1949. Officers: Mrs. C. B. Cox president, Mrs. Ted Buttrey vice president, Mrs. Cecil C. Rotsch secretary, Mrs. James W. McClendon treasurer. Beforehand, members will be guests of Mesdames Starr Kealhofer C. B. Cox Frederick Gilbreath and James W. McClendon for sandwiches and coffee.

Associated Women of the Church of the Good Shepherd C. B. Cox Ted Buttrey Cecil C. Rotsch James W. McClendon Mesdames Starr Kealhofer Frederick Gilbreath

Recital Friday Features Rosemarie Coker at Studio

Mrs Evelyn Cook Bell presents Rosemarie Coker daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Coker in an intermediate piano recital Friday at 8 pm at her studio 4201 Avenue B Wynona Bell pupil of Miss Miriam Gordon Landrum assists with piano numbers Patricia Cauthen reads and Patricia Feuerbacher assists with vocal selections Rosemarie plays works by Bach Kuhlau Beethoven and Nevin

Evelyn Cook Bell Rosemarie Coker J. R. Coker Avenue B Wynona Bell Miriam Gordon Landrum Patricia Cauthen Patricia Feuerbacher Rosemarie Bach Kuhlau Beethoven Nevin

Planned Parenthood League Sets Meeting Aus tin State League

The annual meeting of the Austin State League of Planned Parenthood will be held at 8 p m Wednesday in the home of Mr and Mrs Arnold Romberg 406 East 32nd. The nominating committee of Mesdames Arnold Romberg Frank Knight and G E Bray will report and officers will be elected. A report on last year's clinic will also be presented.

Planned Parenthood League Austin State League of Planned Parenthood Arnold Romberg East 32Nd Frank Knight G. E. Bray

Rev Kerr to Speak on Juvenile Delinquency to Zeta Alumnae

The Rev Walter Kerr will speak on Juvenile Delinquency Thursday at 7 30 pm at a Zeta Tal Alpha alumnae meeting. An informal party follows at 2500 Quarry Road hosted by Mrs Dean Moorhead with hostesses Mrs Bob Lockart and Mrs Raymond Elledge.

Walter Kerr Zeta Tal Alpha Dean Moorhead Quarry Road Bob Lockart Raymond Elledge

Book Trailers Meeting Scheduled at Elmwood Residence

The Book Trailers will meet Thursday at 3 30 p m in the home of Mrs. Leslie Colwell 507 A Elmwood Place. Misses Geray Gayley and Virginia Holliman will present the program.

Leslie Colwell Elmwood Place Geray Gayley Virginia Holliman

Allan Glee Club to Sing at Allan P TA Meeting

The Girls Glee Club of Allan Junior High will appear at the Allan P TA study group on teenage problems at the Good Will Center on East Second. Miss Louise Jarrell will lead a post concert discussion on teen issues. parents may attend. Refreshments provided by the Mothers Club.

Allan Junior High School Allan P

AChiO Alumnae Meet at Mrs Power Home

Beta Lambda alumnae chapter of Alpha Chi Omega held its monthly meeting at 2600 Wooldridge Drive with about 20 members present. Mrs Power, national Alpha Chi Omega president, addressed the group on the central office of the sorority as the regular business session was conducted. Refreshments followed.

Beta Lambda Beta Alpha Chi Omega H. H. Power Wooldridge Drive National Alpha Chi Omega Power

Catholic Study Club to Hear Speech on Wednesday

The Catholic Women's Study Club will meet Wednesday at 10 a.m. at 3404 Windsor Road. Rev. George Johnson will speak with Mrs. Mace Thurman as discussion chairman. Cohostesses are Mesdames Margaret Leary Lawrence Looney and Joffre Meyer.

Catholic Women’s Study Club Henry J. Otto Windsor Road George Johnson Mace Thurman Margaret Leary Lawrence Looney Joffre Meyer

City Panhellenic Meeting Called

The home of Mrs. H. H. Neighbors Jr., 901 West 30th, will host a called City Panhellenic meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday.

H. H. Neighbors Jr West 30Th

St Austin's Altar Group Set To Meet Monday

St. Austin's Altar and Rosary Society will convene in the rectory at 8 p.m. Monday.

St. Austin’s Altar Group St. Austin’s Altar and Rosary Society

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