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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1949

Page

6

Officers Installed by Travis Chapter OES

Travis Chapter OES installs incoming officers at Scottish Rite Temple with spring decor. New officers include Worthy Matron Mrs Philip Borho and Worthy Patron J G Wiley. outgoing officers led by Mrs A F Baker honored for service with jewel presentations.

Travis Chapter OES A. F. Baker Phillip Borho J. G. Wiley Kermit Rusch Dan Humphrey Lomie Vann Sam Duffie Bart Couch Homer J. Bartlett Otis L. Busch Porter Walley J. E. Beard John D. Simpson Ruth Harry C. Phelps Esther G. E. Reed Martha Joyce Wiginton Carl Green O. W. Reynolds Sentinel Baker Walter V. Cartwright Philip Borho James G. Wiley Frank R. Tannehill Marshall J. B. Malone M. G. Wiley Mary Edna Patterson Ada Bob Noton Carl L. Lind Electa J. Porter Walley Kiego J. E. Patterson

West Austin Study Club Picnic Planned at Elmwood Place

The West Austin Study Club schedules its annual picnic dinner Thursday at 10 30 a m at Mrs James A King 500 Elmwood Place New officers will be installed.

West Austin Study Club James A. King Elmwood Place

Prenuptial Parties Honor Bride-Elect Rose Thielepape

Two parties honor Miss Rose Mary Thielepape bride elect of Robert A. Kennedy of Huntington Beach California. Hostesses Mrs C W Aydam and daughters Bertha and Louise of Houston served luncheon with daisies candytuft mint favors and a gift in her honor. Attending guests include Thielepape family and friends from Houston and local households. A separate personal shower at Mrs O L Berry’s home on Avenue H featured spring flowers punch and cake with many attendees.

Rose Mary Thielepape Robert A. Kennedy Huntington Beach Calif C. W. Aydam Bertha Louise Houston Hitchin’ Post Margie Thielepape O. L. Berry Charles Isherwood E. P. McCabe T. E. Wofford Thielepape Avenue H Mrs. Thielepape A. J. Bieter R. E. Cloud Frank Evans E. P. Gerling E. R. Halden Eloise Heaton A. Joe Hunt Ben Hunt Emery Hughes R. F. Rubarth Omega Schrader T. F. Wofford

South’s champion commuter drives 182 miles daily

S C Turnage of Lafayette Springs Mississippi commutes 182 miles round trip for work at the Ford plant in Memphis Tennessee. He travels 91 miles each way and is hailed as a top long distance commuter in the South.

Lafayette Springs Miss S. C. Turnage South Ford Company Memphis, Tenn

Outstanding Heinatz Pupils Named At Recitals

Martha Jo Henry and Charlies Barnette, piano pupils of Mrs. Marvin Heinatz, were named outstanding pupils of the year at two recitals. Twenty seven pupils performed on programs held at the Heinatz studio at 2625 University Avenue on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Awards and classification cards were given to all participants.

Martha Jo Henry Charlies Barnette Marvin Heinatz Heinatz University Avenue David Stitt

Recital by Antoinette Roebuck Pupils Friday Evening

The piano pupils of Mrs Antoinette Roebuck will perform in a Friday 7 30 p m recital at the Austin Public Library Auditorium. Achievement awards will be given at the end. Participants include Kathleen Klint Betty Ann Nelle Juliette Watkins Viletta Dement Miriam Wilson Barbara Blomquist Carol Jean Patterson Diana Henry Josephine Haile Janelle Warren Dennie Maree Dement Beverly Ann Miller Bill Stoermer Tommy Seekatz Donald Trice Gordon Christensen Dickie Kuhn Suzanne Chandler Larlene Meier Paula Jean Peiser Yvonne Wilson Wanda Rose Cockerell Jeannene Johnson Nancy Stevenson Sarah Woodward Dean Yvonne Nelson Julia Ann Kniker Janice Kniker Mary Jane Granath Carolyn Scott Wilfreda Gustafson Julia Ann Hagood. The event is open to the public.

Antoinette Roebuck Austin Public Library Kathleen Klint Betty Ann Nelle Juliette Watkins Viletta Dement Miriam Wilson Barbara Blomquist Carol Jean Patterson Diana Henry Josephine Haile Janelle Warren Dennie Ma Ree Dement Beverly Ann Miller Bill Stoermer Tommy Seekatz Donald Trice Gordon Christensen Dickie Kuhn Suzanne Chandler Larlene Meier Paula Jean Peiser Yvonne Wilson Wanda Rose Cockrell Jeannene Johnson Nancy Stevenson Sarah Woodward Dean Yvonne Nelson Julia Ann Kniker Janice Kniker Mary Jane Granath Carolyn Scott Wilfreda Gustafson Julia Ann Hagood

Graduation Party Fetes Miss Hagood

Miss Julia Ann Hagood of the Austin High School graduating class was entertained Saturday morning at the Armstrong home 4605 Ramsey by her mother Mrs G A Hagood and Mrs Norman H Armstrong. Maroon and white decorations and corsages of white stock marked the informal house party attended by about 100 guests including Doyle Hartkopf Alice Ann Bunch Ruth Bohls Martha Jean Hunnicutt and Jerry Renner.

Julia Ann Hagood G. A. Hagood Norman H. Armstrong Armstrong Ramsey Miss Hagood Austin High School Doyle Hartkopf Alice Ann Bunch Ruth Bohls Martha Jean Hunnicutt Jerry Renner

Think-and-Do Kindergarten Program Set

Pupils from Think-and-Do School will present a health and safety themed program for families and friends Friday at 7 30 p m on the school lawn 2702 Jefferson with songs a dance and a playlet The Safety First Train Students include Sallie Carroll Susan Baggett Kay Fitzpatrick Patricia Hackerman Barbara Holland Linda Myers Susan Watt Philip Bailey Anthony Ferris Forrest Farmer Burdelt Fraser Gary Lindahl Lester Meeks and Nicholas White Families were treated to a Pease Park picnic Monday noon

Jefferson Jo B. Jones Sallie Carroll Susan Baggett Kay Fitzpatrick Patricia Hackerman Barbara Holland Linda Myers Susan Watt Philip Bailey Anthony Ferris Forrest Farmer Burdelt Fraser Gary Lindahl Lester Meeks Nicholas White Pease Park

Ridgetop Class Set To Study Furniture Craft

The Ridgetop class in home construction will meet Friday to study making a dressing table for a girl’s room and a toy chest. Mrs. Charles I. Wise’s home at 1702 East 38th hosts the session with Miss Edith M. Anderson of Austin Public Schools teaching.

Charles I. Wise East 38Th Edith M. Anderson Austin Public Schools

Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Holds Founders Day Luncheon

Presidents of all patriotic organizations in town attended the founders day luncheon at the Austin Woman's Club hosted by the Thomas Scurry Auxiliary 12 Spanish War Veterans. A musical program by Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Gregory featured songs with piano by Mrs. J. S. Rudd. Several visiting presidents were introduced and members list includes many DAR, DRT, VFW and Navy Mothers groups.

Austin Woman's Club Thomas Scurry Malcolm Gregory J. S. Rudd Lee Satterwhite Gains Huckaby VFW Jasper Elliot Hugh Hornberger Council One Eva Harreill Navy George Barcus E. C. H. Bantel G. T. Bradford Frances Bracken F. N. Clifford R. W. Chapline A. E. Deats Fred Dickinson H. E. Faubion George Gregg Clara Hoffman Louis Michel A. F. MacCallum Ida Marcuse Joe Pate Ollie Peterson E. T. Robb T. H. Lockhart I. O. Sautheran O. G. Williams A. C. Wright Cc. G. Wukasch Thomas Watkins Oma Cook Rena Haas

Navy Mothers Plan Tacky Party in Austin

Navy Mothers Club will host a tacky party Wednesday at 8 p m at 1206 Garner home of Mrs J D Young Honoree is Mrs Vivian Watson a club member who will move to California Assisting with hostess duties are Mesdames Ruth Glenn Vera Gillett and Vera Hamilton A costume prize will be awarded and refreshments served

Austin Mrs. Young Mesdames Ruth Glenn Vera Gillett Vera Hamilton

Flower Arrangements Class At PTA Meeting

Flower arrangements for the home will be discussed at the Robert E. Lee PTA class Friday at 9 39 a m in Mrs R W Britt home 608 Bellevue Place Speaker will be Mrs R E Odom of the Austin Flower and Gift Shop The meeting is open to anyone interested.

Robert E. Lee PTA R. W. Britt Bellevue Place R. E. Odom The Austin Flower and Gift Shop

Wolters-Herder Reunion Set for Schul enberg Park

The 14th annual Wolters-Herder family reunion will be held all day Sunday at Wolters Park in Schul enberg. The gathering marks the 114th anniversary of Jacob Wolters arrival in Texas.

Wolters-Herder Family Wolters Park Schulenberg Jacob Wolters Texas

Blue Bonnet Margarine Promises Flavor Nutrition Economy

An advertisement touts Blue Bonnet Margarine as America's quality margarine. It highlights three benefits: flavor nutrition and economy, urging use on bread and vegetables with a yellow quick bag for fast color.

Xavier Cugat America

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