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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1950

Page

8

Bridal Shower Honors Alice Mae Willman

Mrs. Harold Higgins and Mrs. Elton Crumley hosted a misc shower for bride-elect Alice Mae Willman at 1412 Travis Heights Blvd. Guests included numerous Crumleys and Willmans. decorations featured gladioli, lace, pink ribbon, and a pink iced cake reading Alice Mae and Odea.

Harold Higgins Elton Crumley Alice Mae Willman Higgins Travis Heights Boulevard Willman O’dean Puryear Vernon Ibson Jack Huey Alice Mae O’dean

Roebuck Pupils Recital At Austin Public Library

Mrs Antoinette Roebuck presents a pupil recital at 7 30 p m Saturday in the Austin Public Library auditorium with students Jane Marie Tisdale Donnie Mack Patterson Janne Isely Dick Gustafson Miriam Wilson Barbara Blomquist Betty Ann Nelle Kathleen Klint Josephine Haile Diana Henry Janelle Warren Ward Jean Patterson Beverly Ann Miller Donald Trice Jeannene Johnson Wanda Rose Cockrell Sarah Woodward Patti Brown Nancy Stevenson Tommy Seekatz Martha Jane Stahl Dean Yvonne Nelson Julia Ann Kniker Earlene Meier Paula Jean Pieser Yvonne Wilson Carolyn Scott Wilfreda Gustafson. Awards follow and the public is invited.

Antoinette Roebuck Austin Public Library Jane Marie Tisdale Donnie Mack Patterson Janne Isely Dick Gustafson Miriam Wilson Barbara Blomquist Betty Ann Nelle Kathleen Klint Josephine Haile Diana Henry Janelle Warren Ward Jean Patterson Beverly Ann Miller Donald Trice Jeannene Johnson Wanda Rose Cockrell Sarah Woodward Patti Brown Nancy Stevenson Tommy Seekatz Martha Jane Stahl Dean Yvonne Nelson Julia Ann Kniker Earlene Meier Paula Jean Pieser Yvonne Wilson Carolyn Scott Wilfreda Gustafson

AHS Seniors Honored By Mrs Emil Haenel

Miss Margaret Wilde Hermann Haenel and Conrad Werkenthin, Austin High School seniors, were feted by Mrs Emil Haenel at a Barton Springs dinner Saturday noon. White gladioli and maroon snapdragons adorned the table as guests played pokeno and canasta, with Helen Ann Bohn Alfred Becker Gretchen Bohn Rea Wendlandt Beatsy Holck Albert Holck and the trio of honorees in attendance.

Margaret Wilde Hermann Haenel Conrad Werkenthin Austin Highchool Emil Haenel Barton Springs Helen Ann Bohn Alfred Becker Gretchen Bohn Rea Wendlandt Beatsy Holck Albert Holck

Fresh Fish No Good

Fossilized fish remains provide clues for geologists probing ancient layers underground. The extinct aquatic specimens help map deep earth history and locate mineral deposits.

Legion Auxiliary Elects Delegates To Area Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary unit honored 50 members and guests at a garden party at the Stumpfs home. Delegates to the third area convention in Galveston were elected: Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Davis, and Miss Blakeslee. The event included a report on a McCloskey Hospital musical program and plans for a Girls State tea at the Governor's Mansion.

Clarence Stumpf West 30Th University Unit 288 Amercan Legion Auxiliary George Halden Charlies Joe Moore H. J. Weiler Harry Griffiths Galveston Mesdames Griffiths J. S. Davis Justine Blakeslee McCloskey Hospital T. L. Dyer J. W. Byrne Governor's Mansion Miss Blakeslee Paul Thrower

Meetings Today Informal Gatherings Hosted by Alumnae Groups

Chi Omega Alumnae hold an informal party with Mrs. Aarney Farmer at 1408 Hardouin starting 10 a.m. Immergruen Lodge 8 hosts ODHS at the new home 2406 Manor Road at 3 p.m.

Chi Omega Aarney Farmer Hardouin Immergruen Lodge Odhs Manor Road

Military District Picnic At Zilker Park

The Texas Military District invites military and civilian staff to a Saturday 3 30 PM summer barbecue in the sunken garden at Zilker Park. Activities include softball volley ball badminton horseshoes and checkers with barbecue and refreshments at 6 PM and a dance in the Boy Scout Hut until 10 30 PM. Committee includes Master Sergeant Cecil B Redford Kenneth C Rodgers and Henry M Henderson.

Texas Military District Sunken Garden Zilker Park Boy Scout Hut Cecil B. Redford Kenneth C. Rodgers Henry M. Henderson Food and Drink

Brownies Hold Fly Up Ceremony and Tea

Rosedale Brownie Troop 128 conducted a fly up ceremony at the Rosedale Scout Hut led by Mrs T L Weathers with help from Mrs Carl Wolff and Mrs Elbert Huber. Girls receiving wings and pins include Sylvia Higginbotham Norma Gale Ivy Patricia Davis and many others. The troop also honored mothers with a tea at Mrs Douglas Ware home with eighteen guests.

Rosedale Charlotte Hill Janice Lou Ware Judy Weathers Kathryn Ann Clare Joyce Huber Carol Perkins Joanne Faulkner Judy Ellard Judy Cartwright Juanita Lawrence Susanne McCowen Frances Key Helen Marz Hazel Dorchester Douglas Ware Shoalwood Avenue

Piano Recital Slated For Castle Students

Mrs. Joseph Castle presents her students in a piano recital Saturday at 7 30 p m at University Community Church 408 West 23rd Appearing on the program are Mrs Frank B Olin Joan Smith Nancy Deison Joy Bland Janice Herring Clarence Glass Betsy Ann Grupe and Clark Covington

Joseph Castle University Community Church West 23Rd Frank B. Olin Joan Smith Nancy Deison Joy Bland Janice Herring Clarence Glass Betsy Ann Grupe Clark Covington

Mrs. Hirsch Begins Presidency of Austin Auxiliary

The Austin Auxiliary to the Texas Pharmaceutical Association elected and installed new officers at its final meeting of the season held at Mrs. G. E. Bray’s home. Mrs. N. J. Hirsch Jr. became president with Mrs. Lewis Beck as vice president and Mrs. R. H. Berryhill as secretary.

Austin Texas Pharmaceutical Association G. E. Bray Kenwood Dick Cooper N. J. Hirsch Jr Hirsch Lewis Beck R. H. Berryhill Hilton Nau B. H. Wyant G. E

Two Piano Recitals Set by Millsaps Pupils

Piano students of Mrs. Kathleen Millsaps will perform in two Friday recitals at the TFWC Building. The 8 p.m. program lists Dwight Schulz, Marsha Bain, Maxine Villareal and many others. The 9 p.m. program features Jimmie Lemburg, Patricia White, Esther Jessen and additional performers.

Kathleen Millsaps TFWC Dwight Schulz Marsha Bain Maxine Villareal Bryan Reddick Betty McBrine Rosalynd Donnell Cynthia Anne Ashford Dannye Lee Schmidt Carolyn Straiton Dina Eitelman Nettie Lou Cuneo Cherry Knippa Richard White Ann Lemburg Kay Kocurek Judy Wood Carol Clark Karen Jackson Alice Cheavens Roger Darley Alicia Reddick Richard Jones Joyce Eitelman Nathan Schiller Nelson Schiller Sallie Anderson Judy Schmidt Betty Joan Weide Jimmie Lemburg Patricia White Esther Jessen Joyce Schiller Bess Tobin May Rosner Polly Sayers Margaret Best Janelle Straiton Carol Villareal

Nancy Jo Smith Honored at Austin High Party

A formal dinner praised Nancy Jo Smith, an Austin High senior, hosted by her aunt Mrs. A D Parker at 4610 Avenue C. Centerpiece cake shaped like the book of knowledge featured AHS colors and pennant. guests included Zollie Smith and other family friends.

Nancy Jo Smith Austin A. D. Parker Avenue C Zollie Smith Gussie Everts Merle Lee Everts Frances Carr

Kit Anderson Graduates From Med School Sunday

Mrs Wwen Anderson of 3306 Curaoms travels to Durham North Carolina for the graduation of her son Kit Anderson from the Duke School of Medicine. He will receive the MD degree and begin a two year internship in Albany New York starting July 1. He earned a BA with honors from the University of Texas four years ago. Accompanying Mrs Anderson are two other Andersons and Dr W O, both of Austin.

Wwen Anderson Durham N. C Kit Duke School of Medicine Anderson Albany N. Y University of Texas Se Anderson W. 10 Austin

Lou Kendrick announces plans for wedding

Miss Lou Kendrick, to wed Burnett Deane Treat Saturday at 7 p m in the Austin Presbyterian Seminary Chapel, plans announced. Rev David M Currie to officiate with Elaine Kendrick as maid of honor and a Houston contingent among bridesmaids. Best man Frank M Jones Jr of Wichita Falls and several Houston Fort Worth and Austin ushers. Rehearsal breakfast at 1604 West Lynn hosted by Arno Nowotny household.

Lou Kendrick Burnett Deane Treat Austin Presbyterian Seminary David M. Currie Miss Kendrick Elaine Kendrick Houston Helen Popp Abbott Norma B. Chapman Jean Anderson Jeanne Bullen Jane Hogue Frank M. Jones Jr Wichita Falls Mr. Treat Gene Keever Joe H. Wright Fort Worth Jack Beall Larchmont N. Y J. Gresham Pinkerton Junction Jack Hurter Booker Anita Windecker Arno Nowotny 1604 West Lynn A. W. Deane Kansas City Burton Gibson B. F. Treat Austin David Currie Mary Bess Carol Lou Treat Nita Faye Smith Grapeland Lou Jeanne Whiteside Baytown Kendrick Robert W. Warner Carl J. Eckhardt Jr Virginia Warner Warner Home West 23Rd Byron E. Short C. Read

First Forestry School Founded Near Asheville

The first school of forestry in the United States was formed on land now part of the Vanderbilt estate outside Asheville, North Carolina, with Gifford Pinchot as its initial head.

United States Gifford Pinchot Vanderbilt Estate Asheville N. C

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Guests Mesdames Sam Allred Jr, Jack Newman 8. Crumley Winefred Johnson Wilma Radonovich E. I. Puryear L. R Cuticura Roebuck AHS E Velvets Milan Legion Auxiliary Brownies Castle Barefoot Sandle Catalina, Ganter Kaynee Albert Lastex Cross Children’s Shoe Department Millsaps Kit Anderson Iranberry W. L. Doughtie Harry Moffett A. B. Swanson Duan Kenry Jean Chapman Maribess Treat Jamee Bennett Ann Bowles Jean Bullen Delores Carmen Patricia Devine Frances Granger Patricia Harp Delores Macey Virginia Maloney Helena Arlene Horton Annette Fredrickson Elinor Macha Jane Hawkins Frances Albin Maryne Dora Rivas Ruth McFarland Sylvia Cathy Evans Nina Bryan Miss Chapman Jane See Cloche Navy White Swan Pearl KeMar Rio Grande Second Fleet
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