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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1949

Page

12

Mrs Alden Gray Named By Williamson HD Club

Mrs Alden Gray of Georgetown is named to chair Williamson County Home Demonstration Club affairs with Dick Mayfield Round Rock as vice chairman and Prudence Lockhart Florence as secretary treasurer. New officers and standing rules were adopted as plans for future meetings were set.

Alden Gray Williamson HD Club Georgetown Dick Mayfield Round Rock Prudence Lockhart Florence Vernod Brundige Granger Texas Home Demon Ruth Brookshire Friendship Club B. W. Grinstead Bartlett Tom Teague Roy Forest A. J. Wade Walter Lorenz Raymond Wentreck Ed Machalicek Herman McLeod James Haydon Hopewell Club A. B. Fisheer Florence Club Brady Anderson la Una E. Ramsey John Inman Elizabeth Ederington Joan Jr

Presbyterian Youth Held First Session

TAYLOR, Jan. 13. The Presbyterian Youth of the Church group held their first 1949 social meeting at the House by the Side of the Road. A covered-dish meal was served and games were played. Mrs. Homer Gilstrap directs the organization with attendees including Anita Arrington Ellie Ruth Gilstrap Jean Stewart Kaye Stern Diane and Sharon Sims Elizabeth Bradford John Swanson Jan and Bobby Plowman Carlyn and Garry Gray Sammie Wilson Donnie Gonzenbach Scot tie Dolan Martha McAlpine Joan Welch Jean Guyot and Barbara Joe Hays.

Mrs Booth Heads to State College Pennsylvania

Mrs Eddie Booth departed Tuesday for State College Pennsylvania to visit her daughter Dorothy Jean Van Pelt and family. She plans a month long stay and will meet Mark Frederick born Thursday. Mrs Van Pelt is formerly Dorothy Jean Zowada.

Booth Pennsylvania Eddie Booth State College Malcolm B. van Pelt Mark Frederick van Pelt Dorothy Jean Zowada

Daniel Morgan Society of CAR Organized in Georgetown

The General Daniel Morgan Society of the Children of the American Revolution organized in Georgetown with Miss Lucy Belle Morgan presiding. Officers named include Miss Laura Sue Durrenberger junior president and Miss Katy Lee Stone color bearer. The chapter aims to train future loyal Americans and instill respect for law and patriotism.

Children of the American Revolution Georgetown Lillian Durrenberger W. H. Nunn Lucy Belle Mogan Sammie Lou Henderson Ruth Ferguson Camilla Durrenberger Emily Joyce Henderson Laura Sue Durrenberger General Daniel Morgan Lillian Carol Henderson Martha Lou Durrenberger Katy Lee Stone Sam W. Henderson Thomas Elliott Stone Martha Ann Dolan Waynette Christian Dolan Martha Louise Durrenberger Letitia Ruth Ferguson Emily Joyce Hen

Manchaca P-TA Plans Father's Night

Manchaca Texas January 13 The Manchaca PTA program featured all students. President Mrs Fred W Seibert outlined plans for a Father’s Night event set for February 4. Refreshments were served during the social hour by Mesdames Joe Nelson Jack Bauerle and Elmer Griffin.

Manchaca Fred W. Seibert Joe Nelson Jack Bauerle Elmer Griffin John Deane Bill Hulsey E. M. Jones H. C. Kelldorf Robert Bauerle W. P. Holloway George Brewer W. S. Bradley Agnes Graham Thomas Brabazon A. V. Wirth J. R. Jones Mary J. Stripling

Sprinkle Home Demonstration Club Meets

The Sprinkle HD Club met at Mrs. Grady Thurman’s home to view a sandwich fillings demonstration by Miss Rose Erisman. The next meeting is planned for Jan 26 with Mrs. T. A. Fairey, with members A. W. Criswell W. M. Criswell T. A. Fairey Frank Maxwell G. A. Rogas Howard Rogas S. C. Samuels Grady Thurman Sandra Gail Rogas Norma Lisso.

Sprinkle Sprinkle Home Demonstration Club Grady Thurman Sandra Gail Rogas Norma Lisso Rose Erisman

Son Born To G W Hortons In San Saba

Mr and Mrs George W Horton Jr announce the birth of a son named Mark Douglas born Saturday in a local nursing home. Mrs Horton is Betty Martin of Parsons Kansas and Mr Horton works in the insurance business with his father in San Saba.

San Saba George W. Horton Jr Mark Douglas Horton Betty Martin Parsons, Kan

Meetings For Today In Austin Area Clubs

A schedule of local meetings includes AAUW at 708 San Antonio and several clubs. Highlights: DAR golden anniversary reception at 2206 Windsor Road 3 to 5 pm. University Ladies Intermediate Club 9:30 am. Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae luncheon at chapter house 11:30 am. Austin Woman's Club dinner 7 pm. other groups meet at homes and community spaces throughout the day.

Austin AAUW Austin Woman's Club San Antonio Thankful Hubbard Dar Ben H. Powell Windsor Road Kappa Kappa Gamma Chapter House

Mrs. Dickens Hosts Presbyterians in Lampasas

The Presbyterian Auxiliary met Monday at the home of Mrs. Sam Dickens Jr. with Mrs. Mary Lane as co host. Mrs. H R Buchanan spoke on social progress. Officers and committee members were named including Mrs. H B Rollins president and Mrs. C A Northington secretary.

W. M. Tittle A. R. Dickens

Linen shower honors Miss Allene Bieter before wedding

Miss Allene Bieter was honored at a linen shower hosted by Miss Jacqueline Gilbert at 3811 Tonkawa Trail Wednesday night. The event used a red and white color scheme with refreshments and decorations and was attended by Mesdames Robert Harris Fred Lepick Howard Penley Ernest Stokey Raymond McKee Wylie Caldwell A J Biester J M Gilbert Robert Eckert Ben Jones John Noack John Lewis Judy Eberling Margie Bieter and Shirley Sutman.

Jacqueline Gilbert Tonkawa Trail Allene Bieter Wofford Victoria Jan Mesdames Robert Harris Fred Lepick Howard Penley Ernest Stokey Raymond McKee Wylie Caldwell A. J. Biester J. M. Gilbert Robert Eckert Ben Jones John Noack John Lewis Judy Eberling Margie Bieter Shirley Sutman

A. J. Walters Will Arrive This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Arthur James Walters and son Dale of Maracaibo Venezuela will arrive in Austin this weekend. Former Austin residents Mrs Walter was Miss Margaret Drake. They are on a six weeks vacation visiting relatives including Mrs James H Fisher 1110 Algarita and Mr and Mrs Clarence Swenson 507 Texas Avenue. Mrs Fry is Mrs Walters sister.

Arthur James Walters Dale Maracaibo Venezuela Austin Walter Margaret Drake Creole Oil Company Standard of New Jersey James H. Fisher Algarita Clarence Swenson Texas Avenue Swenson Walters Cecil V. Drake Atlanta Max Fry Walla Walla Wash Fry Texas

Recent Bride Honored With Three Shower Events

Mrs Elgean Holmstrom formerly Nanette Payne was honored in Hutto with three showers including a 42 party and kitchen shower at Miss Sue Blackburns home. A miscellaneous shower followed a Baptist Woman's Missionary Society meeting. Guests and hosts from Hutto Round Rock and Granger attended, with pink and white decor and buffet service.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Frank Sheppherd Alex Blackman Alex Martin C. N. Stearns George West Floyd Middleton F. D. Farley S. C. Goodwin R. H. Nelson R. D. Payne P. L. Walker Ada Farley Jean Tinning al Evans J. L. Reeves E. S. Johnson Lambert Holmstrom J. J. Swindell Roy Anderson Anna L. Mathews Theodore Pearson S. C. Downing B. N. Downing John R. McCutcheon W. D. Holman W. E. Downing Frank W. Sheppherd Willie Evans Lucy Barnes Holman R. B. Payne Jr Round Rock Harvey Payne Austin Guinan Royall J. A. Highsmith C. T. Anderson Paul Nelson Andrew Sorensen Burt McCormick Jim Holman Wallon Voight Dago Nelson R. B. Payne Elmer Johnson H. A. Farley G. B. McCormick P. Davenport Hugh Davenport Mabel Wegstrom Mamie Hyltin Riley Hanley Sue Blackman Donna Lingren Dorish Jaecks Hutto C. Q. Engdahl E. H. Blackman Thomas W. Holmstrom Emery Teichelman E. E. Johnson Wallace Johnson Taylor Frances Holmstrom Sigurd Johnson Jonah Hugo Lingren Ewvar Carlson W. A. Krueger Alvin Johnson Roy Stoll Charles Kohrs H. R. Challstrom Burton Sandberg O. S. Peterson Zenia Loraine Voight H. H. Holmstrom O. H. Holmstrom Granger

WSCS Hears China Topic at Trinity Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Trinity Methodist Church held the first in a series on China and the Newness of Life. Mrs. J F Ewing lectured on China and Mrs F S Gambrell led the lesson. Next meeting set for 10 am Tuesday at Mrs P A Leavell’s home. attendees included Mrs J F Ewing and others.

China WSCS Trinity Methodist Church J. F. Ewing F. S. Gambrell P. A. Leavell East Avenue Mesdames David Trainer C. H. Murph Nora Grant Martha Counts Inez Wiley A. J. McCutcheon J. J. Slussler T. W. Powell Bemus Jackson

Mrs. Conkle to Be Becker P-TA Hostess

Mrs. Conkle will be hostess at 9 30 a m Friday for a Becker PTA cooking class meeting sponsored by the home and family life group. Instructor Mrs. Edith Anderson will discuss quick casserole meal preparation.

St. Elmo A. F. Griffin Morgan Lane Austin American Gold Star Mothers, Inc DAV East Live Oak Becker E. P. Conkle Cater Drive Home and Family Life Group The Becker Pta Edith Anderson

Texas Education Problem Topic of Woman's Forum

Mrs. M. P. Ball told the Austin Junior Woman's Forum the main Texas education issue is raising all school programs to a minimum standard of excellence. She endorsed Gilmer-Aikin proposals and urged support for parts improving statewide schooling. The luncheon was hosted by Mrs. R. Max Brooks with Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. George E. Clark Jr. as hosts.

Texas M. P. Ball Austin

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