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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1950

Page

8

San Saban Weds Austrian Girl In Salzburg Nuptial

Sgt. Billie F. Wilder of San Saba wed Miss Ernie Grauwald in Salzburg Austria on November 17. Wilder, son of Mr and Mrs Ray H Wilder Sr, has served with the Army of Occupation in Austria since 1945. The ceremony in Salzburg Marriage Hall was witnessed by about 400 friends and relatives. They plan to return to the United States in 1951.

San Saban Salzburg San Saba ANS Billie F. Wilder Ray H. Wilder Sr Ernie Grauwald Austria Sgt. Wilder Army of Occupation US Army United States

Basic Black Still Best Budget Buy

The article argues that a basic black dress remains the best fashion buy for those on a limited budget. It stays versatile, timeless, and easy to adapt with affordable accessories. Black with color accents flatters more, and slimming effects appeal to many shoppers.

Appointees Named In Long Cove Club

Long Cove Home Demonstration Club members were named by president Mrs Marvin Nesbit at a club house meeting in Lampasas. Appointees include Mrs Enoch Goodwin expansion education Mesdames A Lanmon Slive Hood finance Mrs Sam Porter marketing Mrs Onie Hood yearbook Mrs Alton Smith exhibit Mrs A B Conradt courtesy and Mrs Farris Gadbury recreation. Onie Hood conducted a parliamentary drill. Guests were Mesdames Harrison Stevens and Frank While. Husbands met with county agent Wilber D Tomlin to discuss farm improvement. Later both groups viewed educational films.

Co-Wed Bridge Group Will Meet Thursday

The Co-Wed Club bridge group will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at 504 West 24th. Reservations should be made by Wednesday noon with Mrs. John Seaman. 20830.

Co-Wed Club Bridge Group West 24Th John Seaman

Home Rites Read For James Phillips and Marie Delz

Llano January 24. Mrs Marie Delz and James Phillips wed January 7 at the home of Mr and Mrs Lee Moran. Officiant Rev W B Oliver of the First Christian Church. Couple exchanged vows before an improvised altar of white chrysanthemums. The bride, daughter of Glen and Mrs Myers, and the groom, son of Jim Phillips, will live in Llano where they work. Bride wore a navy torso frock with halo hat and rose pink carnation corsage. Attendant Mrs Clay Bode wore navy. Best man was Clay Bode. A reception followed for families and friends with a white wedding cake decorated with pink rosebuds. Refreshments by Mrs J D Gleaton and Mrs L B Tinsley assisted by Glenda Myers and Doris Moran.

Llano Marie Delz James Phillips Lee Moran W. B. Oliver First Christian Church Glen Myers Jim Phillips Valley Spring Clay Bode J. D. Gleaton Odessa L. B. Tinsley Liano Glenda Myers Doris Moran

Postal Auxiliary Elects Officers

New officers were elected at a meeting Thursday night of the Ladies Auxiliary to the National Association of Postal Supervisors Branch Nine. Mrs. Fred Beeman is president, Mrs. Max Noe first vice president, Mrs. Mark Hall second vice president, Mrs Walter Cartwright secretary, Mrs. James Holt treasurer, and Mrs. Herbert Grumbles. Present were Mesdates Carl Hobbs Oliver Bruck A H Benney W A Eppwright Hall Tom Stephens Beeman Cartwright B F McCoy E A Haschke Harry Hofer Clyde Craven Herbert Shalberg Holt and Vincent Swenson.

National Association of Postal Supervisors Fred Beeman Max Noe Mark Hall Walter Cartwright James Holt Herbert Grumbles

Crafting a Dancing Girl Lapel Pin from Pipe Cleaners

Create a playful lapel pin using pipe cleaners. Form the head and body with one piece, shape arms with another, bend legs from a third, and craft a skirt with a fourth. Tint to colors, twist into figures, and attach a safety pin to the back for wearing.

Designing wall shelves to balance a room

A design note on using three wall shelves side by side to create width and weight on small walls. Simple designs work best and can balance furniture like a sofa or chest group. The piece also suggests centering a single shelf with pictures around it and mentions a booklet on color schemes available for 5 cents plus a stamped self addressed envelope.

Illver

UT Methodist Class Gives Supper for Mrs. Hudson

The Business Women's Class of University Methodist Church honored Mrs. Naomi Hudson as she prepares to return to Nacogdoches. The event at Mrs. J. W. Bradfield home included a class gift for the new education building and a brief report on recent activities. An informal program of songs and piano numbers followed with attendees listed.

UT Methodist University Methodist Church Naomi Hudson Austin Nacogdoches J. W. Bradfield West Casey Winnie Wood Wagner Clara Arledge Naomi Hobson Cecil Hunter Marguerite Simpson Julia Drake Alicia Garcia Nora Pennington Wilma Pennington Ethel Weisinger Josephine Casey

Burden of Bunions Ruins Party

Podiatrists warn against shaving callouses with razors and advise trimming corns and nails with care. Use felt corn pads, buff callouses gradually, and choose properly fitting shoes. Pumps offer better support than sandals for dance comfort and foot alignment.

Crafting a Brown Teddy Bear from Terry Cloth

Create a teddy bear by cutting a bear shape from a terry cloth towel and sewing with a provided pattern. Dye the towel in rich brown or pale pastel using fast dyeing methods. Stuff with cotton, attach button eyes, a red ribbon tongue, and tie a red ribbon with a bell around the neck.

Toy Tribe

Report Card Debate at R E Lee P T A on Progress Records

A panel of Austin educators debated the shift from traditional report cards to conferences and progress reports at the Robert E. Lee P T A meeting. Participants urged holistic growth reporting, with mixed views on keeping formal cards, and emphasized parent–teacher communication and home involvement. The session featured Miss Clyde Martin, Dr. Fred C Ayers, M G Bowden, and Mrs C N Bustin Jr., and included a third grade art exhibit and musical interludes.

Austin Robert E. Lee Gordon Worley State Department of Education Clyde Martin University of Texas M. G. Bowden Wooldard School Fred C. Ayer University C. N. Bustin Jr PTA Ayers Bustin Ida Nell Williams Jack Lewis Betty Tephens Heyden Deems Taylor Dick Moore G. W. Nash C. W. Warner Burt Byrnes Suisor Austin Public Schools Gladys Heninger Frances Thorpe J. B. Malone Fulmore School L. M. Fertsch Metz School

Gethsemane Ladies Aid Meeting Planned at Parish Hall

Gethsemane Lutheran Ladies Aid to meet Thursday at 3 p m in the church parish hall. Miss Jennie Mauritz will lead the program. Circle One members hostesses. Mesdames Arthur Martin and Oscar Free will serve refreshments.

Jennie Mauritz Gethsemane Lutheran Ladies Aid Circle One Arthur Martin Oscar Free

Steamed pudding reheating tips from old cookbook

Steamed puddings reheat easily in a double boiler top. To speed up the process cut the pudding into slices before reheating.

New Uses For Paper Towels Are Suggested

A brief note proposes repurposing paper towels beyond cleaning by suggesting their use on a baby line. The idea emphasizes practicality as households explore economical ways to reuse disposable products.

Moroskos Entertain With Turkey Dinner

Jan. 24 report from Coupland notes a turkey dinner last Sunday at the Morosko home guests included Mr. and Mrs. Theo dore Wittliff and Teddy Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Morosko Frances Marie and Maxie Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Pfluger Jr Barbara and Becky Mr. and Mrs. J. Wittliff Theodore Wittliff Also Mrs. C. W. Pfluger Miss Frances Pfluger of Austin and Freddie and Sandra Morosko.

Coupland ANS Theodore Wittliff Teddy M. M. Morosko Frances Marie Maxie C. W. Pfluger Barbara Becky Messrs Mesdames J. Wittliff Frances Pfluger Austin Freddie Sandra Morosko

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Jean Linam Linan San Marcos Dayton Hibler Ivie Linam Carol Jean Studer Nan Bundy B. Much Judy Lynn Allen Raymond Allen Beacon Lodges Lake Travis W. B. Rittenhouse Anna Allen Huntsville Long Cove Club Co-Wed Bridge Group Postal Auxiliary Designing Woman BY Elizabeth Sillyer Ikipper Zes Burden of Bunions Ruins Party Belle R. E Lee Gethsemane Ladies Aid China Moroskos Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Valentine Studer’s Lamar
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