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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1951

Page

7

Educational Progress in Mexico Discussed by Local Group

A meeting at Miss Martha Duesterhoeft home discussed Mexican educational progress. Speaker Miss Biggs noted illiteracy fell from 70 to 45 percent since 1917 and government spending on schools reaches five percent of annual income. The group, led by Mrs Ed Fuller, planned a Jan 27 cake and pie sale at the Travis County Courthouse and a Jan 31 dinner in Spanish Village Number Two. Ruby Pace announced her engagement to Andrew L Blackburn.

Biggs Ed Fuller Travis County Spanish Village Ruby Pace Andrew L. Blackburn Carl Quackenbush Mesdames Chester Brooks Jr George Foote R. F. Hussey Harold Young John Bogle Arthur W. Rowe James T. Noton Robert Bezant J. B. Holleyman Audie Lee Morris Pace Willa Frances Anderson Duesterhoeft

How To Worry Topic For Ki Anns Lunch Event

A humorous talk on How To Worry Successfully was presented by Mrs. L. L. Davis at a Ki Anns luncheon in the Georgian Tea Room. Mrs. H. B. Henry Sr. chaired the hostesses with assistance from Mesdames Holloway Jackson Jones Jennings Jones Jones Jones Kealhofer Keeton and Kennedy.

L. L. Davis Austin Ki-Anns

Afternoon Bridge Club Entertained in Thrall

Thrall hosted the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club with Jack Winter as hostess. Attendees included Mesdames Wilford Wilson A W Fuchs Ross Cload Jason Chandler Dewe Brown C E Stiles Alvin Ri and Wilbur Cain.

Thrall Jan Jack Winter

Emma J Werchan Honored At West 16th Home Party

Miss Emma Jean Werchan, member of the Austin High mid term graduating class, enjoyed an informal Sunday gathering at 1403 West 16th. A mortarboard centerpiece and maroon white chrysanthemums framed the diploma scene. About 60 guests attended with Mrs. Margaret Werchan and Mrs. W. T. Butler among the attendees.

Emma Jean Werchan Nell Butler West 16Th Austin High School Margaret Werchan W. T. Butler Knebel Charlotte Bergeld

Meetings Today Across Travis County Social Groups

A crowded list of noon and afternoon gatherings across Austin and surroundings. Luncheons, teas, and study sessions span venues such as First Methodist Church, University ladies clubs, the Austin Hotel, and various civic and professional groups.

Travis County Social Welfare Association First Methodist Church

Becker P TA Panel on Report Cards

A Becker P TA panel discussion titled How Valuable Are Report Cards will be held Thursday at 3 15 p m at the Becker school. Participants include Miss Willie Long and Mesdames Margaret Peters W C Schwarzer and Bohism A social period precedes mothers of children in grades 1 Y and 1 X

Becker P-Ta Willie Long Margaret Peters W. C. Schwarzer Bohism

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