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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1949

Page

8

Miss Barbara Ann Kimbrough to Wed H Quentin Boring

Engagement announced between Barbara Ann Kimbrough and H Quentin Boring son of Mr and Mrs B G Classen of Luckenbach Texas The bride elect is a graduate of Austin High School Boring lives at 2009 Melridge Place Austin attended Austin Public Schools and is employed by Joe K Alexander Printing Company Wedding vows set for February 3 at East Avenue Baptist Church officiated by Rev E L Sparks

Barbara Ann Kimbrough H. Quentin Boring B. G. Classen Luckenbach Texas Harry L. Kimbrough 1609 Canterbury Austin High School Boring Melridge Place Astin Austin Public Hools Joe K. Alexander Finting Company East Avenue Baptist Church E. L. Sparks

Mrs King to Host Opti-Mrs Club Meeting

The Austin Opti-Mrs Club will hold its regular meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the home of Mrs Alice King 806 Baylor with Mrs Shudderess Fath as co host.

Austin Opti Alice King Baylor Shudderess Fath

Accuracy in measuring for baking with spoons and cups

Using fractional measuring spoons and cups for dry ingredients improves accuracy when making cake or cookies. It emphasizes precise quantities to achieve consistent texture and flavor across batches.

Mark Oldfield Bride Return From Trip

Smithville reports the marriage of Doris Burns to Mark Oldfield of Bastrop. The January 9 ceremony at First Methodist Church was officiated by Rev. J. Leonard Rea. The couple, after a trip to San Antonio, reside in Bastrop.

Smithville Law Burns Doris Mark Oldfield Bastrop First Methodist Church J. Leonard Rea Smithville High School San Antonio Mrs. Oldfield

Good Speech Is Discussed By Beta Sigs

Miss Ellugene Townes of the Exempler Chapter sent a box of candy to announce her engagement. During the Alpha Chi Chapter meeting, “Preparing a Good Speech” was studied with Mrs. Alton Mullins leading and voice recordings made. Spring rushing was limited to eight girls as a business session attended by numerous members.

Mary Louise Oliver Allene Noble Alpha Chi Beta Sigma Phi Alton Mullins Ellugene Townes Harold Aiken Robert Bezant Richard Houser Glyn C. Jones Adolph Koch W. E. Milner John Sellingsloh Florence Biggers Mildred Condra Orleenor Dellis Martha Duesterhoeft Lottie Eberle Cilla Enochs Audie Lee Morris Marilynn Rowe Mary Ann Monroe Geine Bartrung

Travis P-TA Class Studies Upholstery Lesson

Miss Mary Lee Browne led a home and family life class on shop upholstery at the Travis Heights P-TA meeting in Mrs. B. F. Holland's home 116 Laurel Lane. She urged careful planning before cutting and announced the next meeting at 9 a m Friday. Present were Mrs. Crumley Winter Fisher Reager Holland Hergotz Blanton Borth Moore Thomas Cassie Lower and Browne. Lima Salad combines quick frozen lima beans celery mayonnaise and optional pickle relish.

Mary Lee Browne Travis Heights P-Ta B. F. Holland Laurel Lane Holland Home Max Crumley F. J. Winter J. H. Fisher D. L. Re

Developing Personality At Home For PTA Discussed

Mrs. F. C. McConnell state PTA chair on home and family life spoke on child development. She listed physical mental emotional spiritual and social growth as basics and urged daily parental contact to avoid cradle neglect and build a well rounded personality. The talk featured hosts Mesdames Ven Spinks and James Pur.

F. C. McConnell PTA Home and Family Life Program Becker

German Country Cities Are Topics for Xi Zeta Chapter

Mrs. E L Steck hosted a Xi Eta Exemplar meeting with focus on Germany as a chapter topic. The group discussed Germany the country, and Thelma Coffey outlined cities of Germany for an address by Ruel Snow. Members read letters from Beta Sigma Phi London and prepared aid for London club.

Xi Zeta E. L. Steck Xi Eta Beta Sigma Phi Chester Brooks London England Ella Quanta Ellagene Towns Arthur Dallas Stenger Jr Germany Ruel Snow Thelma Offey Mesdames Laurence Pierson Gordon K. Shearer Jr Bert Montgomery Hershel Black George Tarver Leslie Ginn Kelly McMillin Charles Zlatkovich John Escott Thelma Coffey Alice Timmerman Ella Quante Mary Virginia Burdell Carolyn Tarver Francis Bass Dorothy Schons Alice Calhoun Alice Peel Virginia Craver

Antonia Elias Bride-Elect Feted At Smithville Shower

Mrs A M Elias and Miss Lavane Elias hosted a miscellaneous shower for Antonia Elias, bride-elect of Herman Winkler, at the Elias home in Smithville. Yellow and orchid decor featured daffodils and stock, with a daisy centerpiece and orchid net border. Guests wore carnations as the couple plans a January 25 wedding at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Smithville.

Antonia Elias Smithville Sphb A. M. Elias Lavane Elias Herman Winkler Elias Mesdames M. Hannusch Victor Elias Genevieve Kubicek Winkler St. Paul's Catholic Church P. J. Kieffer

Metz and Chalmers Sewing Classes Scheduled

A Metz P-TA sewing group meets Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. in Chalmers Recreation Hall at 302 Chalmers. The Metz and Chalmers P-TA homemaking class convenes Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. at the same hall. The Pan American Center hosts the Latin American PTA sewing group meeting at 3 30 p.m. Thursday.

Metz Chalmers Chalmers Recreation Hall Metz and Chalmers P-Ta Chalmers Avenue Pan American Center PTA

Chi Omega Mothers Plan Friday Meeting

The Chi Omega Mothers Club schedules a Friday gathering at 2 30 p m at the Chapter House.

Chi Omega Chi Omega Mothers Club

Julia Kubicek Weds Leroy Florus in Cistern Ceremony

Miss Julia Kubicek daughter of Mrs. Felix Kubicek Smithville and Leroy Florus Flatonia united in marriage January 10 at the Catholic Church in Cistern. Rev Ermund Dragon officiated with Mrs Alfred Janca providing music. Bridesmaids wore pastel tafetta dresses while carnations adorned the wedding party. A reception followed at the bride's mother's Smithville home. The couple will reside in Flatonia.

Smithille Spl Julia Kubicek Felix Kubicek Smithville Leroy Florus Flatonia Cistern Ermund Dragon Alfred Janca Genevieve Kubicek Christine Dornak Victoria Vydrazal Maid of Honor James Zimmerhanzel Daniel Zouzalik Jack Sabrsula J. C. Matocha Stanley Kubicek Wencil Mares Flatonia High School Smithville High School Flaonia

Westminster Women Hear Mrs. Wharton Speaker Tuesday

Westminster Presbyterian Women announce a 10 30 a m program in the church. Mrs Conway T Wharton recently returned from the African mission field will speak. A luncheon will follow the address.

Westminster Presbyterian Women of the Church Conway T. Wharton

Celery Appetizers With Cream Cheese and Anchovy

Flavor cream cheese with mashed anchovies for celery sticks. Spoon into short lengths and dust with paprika. Serve with tomato juice as a first course or atop watercress or shredded lettuce for a salad course.

Navy and Marine Wives Club sponsors membership drive

The Austin Navy Marine Wives Club announces a membership drive ending February 4 with a reval meeting at sea on Barton Street. The club welcomes wives of active Navy Marine Merchant Marine or Coast Guard men and a membership committee will meet February 24 with Mrs. Thomas Grey at 904 East 43rd. Members

Austin Navy, Marine Wives Club Barton Tiisk Navy Marine Merchant Marine Coast Guard Thomas Grey East 43Rd

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Miss Kimbrough Bride Beta Sigs Travis Safeway Store Edwards Tare Westminster Mrs. Wharton UY. Eee Woocré Hano Roep Are Mesdames Grey Robert Bryan Archie Broome John Bavol John Jacewicz Rade Ballerina
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