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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1949

Page

8

Agudas Achim Synagogue School to Hold Year End Program

The Agudas Achim Congregation plans a year end program Friday during the last evening service. Pupils will conduct prayers chant cantorial selections with a list of participating singers and readers. The event celebrates Shavuot with education as a central theme and includes awards for pupil achievement. Saturday services will follow with 10 30 a m Yizkor memorial recitation.

Congregation Agudas Achim Synagogue Herbert Lown Martin Needleman Joan Lasky Gay Neuman Thelma Cochin Paulina Norman Daniel Norman Mount Sinai Yizkor

Georgetown OES Holds Installation Ceremony

Mrs. Beatrice Walker was installed as worthy matron of the Georgetown Chapter of the OES with Edwin Dusek of Temple conducting the ceremony. Other officers include H. C. Sivells as worthy patron and Mrs. Mary Phillips as associate matron, with district deputy grand matron Mrs. Lucille Dunaway of Temple as guest.

Georgetown Beatrice Walker The OES Edwin Dusek Temple H. C. Sivells Mary Phillips D. W. Phillips Ophelia Jones Bess Couch Faye Keith Tina Stewart Lucille Dunaway

Piano Pupils Recital Held at Coupland Church

Mrs. C. W. Pfluger Jr hosted a piano pupils recital at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church Coupland featuring Sandra Marosko Lois Melber Jeanette Guentzel Kay Monette Kreidel Paul Wayne Peterson Virginia Beth Dagareth Barbara Kay Pfluger Rodney Marburger Glen Guentzel Kathryn Melcher Valerie Bean Nelva Rae Bean Shirlene Peterson Evelyn Oecehrlein Joan Speckles Gayle Swenson Nancy Pfluger Gwendolyn Ging Frances Marosko.

Evelyn Oecehrlein Joan Speckles Gayle Swenson Nancy Pfluger Gwendolyn Ging Frances Marosko

Austin Woman's Club Hosts Bridge Session and Luncheon

The Austin Woman's Club held a two and a half hour bridge session followed by a luncheon on Thursday. Mrs. A. E. Wood led bridge arrangements with help from Mesdames Marvin Hall John Sharp Walter Moore Ira P Hildebrand Richard Critz and H B Darcy. Luncheon chair Mrs. George Wickline was assisted by Mesdames Ike Ashburn Amor Forwood Bert ram E Giesche W W Coates Jr. and C F Gibson. Mrs. Lloyd Davidson presided at the luncheon with formal rose red and shell pink peonies as decorations.

Austin Woman's Club A. E. Wood Mesdames Marvin Hall John Sharp Walter Moore Ira P. Hildebrand Richard Critz H. B. Darcy George Wickline Ike Ashburn Amor Forwood Bertram E. Giesche W. W. Coates Jr C. F. Gibson Lloyd Davidson Mesdames Ike R. E. Adloff James H. Hart L. M. Waite Marvin Hall Paul Brown R. E. Rustiff Dennis du- Priest John H. Sharp Albert Taylor van C. Kelley Gerald Stark Eldridge Moore Susanne Kreager Jim Lindeman George G. Wickline C. D. Hayes A. M. Felts Olin Culberson Sally B. Roberdeau Mary Reed Culp Waco

Mrs Lon Spillar Heads Taylor United Daughters

Mrs Lon Spillar elected president of the Lloyd Woodall Chapter of the United Daughters of America at a Taylor meeting. She succeeds Mrs L A Wilder. Mrs Walter McCutcheon and Mrs R L Shoaf presented the program on John Gordon. Election of delegates and officers followed.

Graduates Feted At Thrall High School Party

Third year homemaking students at Thrall High School hosted a party for the graduating class at the homemaking cottage. Hostesses included Lillian Tiemann Rosalie Kotrla Dorothy Seggern Lydia Nuery Eunice Hanson Dolores Kerlin Loraine George Lenora Clopton and Elfie Kanak.

Thrall Thrall High School Lillian Tiemann Rosalie Kotrla Dorothy Seggern Lydia Nuery Eunice Hanson Dolores Kerlin Loraine George Lenora Clopton Elfie Kanak

Misses Green And Walker Honored At Home Party

Shirley Walker and Lois Green were honored Sunday afternoon with an informal party hosted by Betty Lenz at 3502 Hollywood Avenue. June graduates of Austin High School, the honorees were feted among about 80 guests with school colors in the decorations and corsages for attendees.

Shirley Walker Lois Green Betty Lenz Hollywood Ave Austin High School Mesdames Otis Green Leslie Walker Granett Lenz Misses Green Walker Lenz Patsy Young Billie Lenz

Mrs Evans Installed As 1949 50 P-TA Leader At Taylor

Twelfth Street P-TA elected officers for 1949 50 at a recent meeting. Mrs F E Holman installed as officer with Mrs A D Evans named president. Other officers named include Scott Russell vice president Glenne Thomson secretary and Paul Watson treasurer. Delegates to City Council PTA named Welton House Joe Burrus Onie Brunken. Standing committees listed for music historian program membership hospitality publications publicity budget study group yearbook. Next meeting set for October.

Evans Hazel Hopkins Alva Shavers Agnes Quick Wilson Fox Rogram John Mackenridge Ray Arrington Stella Whitlow Joe Burrus Spencer Falkenberg Charles Hairston Henry Holubee

UDC Elects Mrs Sharpe President In Georgetown

Mrs John M Sharpe was elected president of the Samuel D Sanders chapter UDC in Georgetown. New officers include Mrs Camilla Durrenberger first vice president Mrs Albert Sherman second vice president Mrs J O Warren secretary and Mrs John D Hudson treasurer Also named were Mrs Sallie Thompson registerer Mrs Alice Hutchinson historian Mrs F L Harris custodian of the flag Miss Beulah Beaver literature chairwoman Mrs H E Richey scrapbook custodian Miss Anna Palm recorder of crosses and Miss Anna Keahey courtesy committee chairperson Election held at the home of Mrs Ernest Johnson with co host Miss Stella Tubb.

Georgetown Spnl John M. Sharpe Samuel D. Sanders UDC Camilla Durrenberger Albert Sherman J. O Warren John D Hudson Sallie Thompson Alice Hutchinson F.l Harris Beulah Beaver H. E. Richey Anna Palm Anna Keahey Ernest Johnson Stella Tubb

Lampasas Grads Honored At Park Tea

Mrs George Culver and Mrs D T Briggs Jr honored Misses June Moore and Caroline Briggs spring high school graduates with a tea at Hancock Park Hostess House. About 100 guests attended with Arlene Culver and Mary Jo Mathison providing piano selections. House party listed honorees, hostesses, and numerous guests.

Arlene Culver Mary Jo Mathison Carol Moore Bernadine Nixon Anna Wolf Joy Stockman Kathryn Ross

Two Million Weddings Forecast This Year

Dorothy Roe reports that about two million U S weddings are expected this year meaning roughly 5 000 ceremonies daily or one every 17 seconds The piece cites Modern Bride forecasts and notes peak months May August and June with February the low and highlights budget gowns rings and the East West ring trends.

United States

Patsy Hector Wins Honors In Hays County Review

Patsy Hector of Buda captured top honors in the first Hays County 4 H dress review held at Buda. The event showcased 39 girls and their clothing projects dating from last fall. First place went to Juanita Bricker Rose Marie Schmeltekopf Kay Allbright Patsy Posey Peggy Jane Posey Glenna Williams Jo Ann Dodgen Verna Jean Bricker Lavelle Montague Reba Hill Willie Mae Cooper Johnnie Mae Wyatt and Will Johnson.

San Marcos Spl Patsy Hector Buda Hays County Juanita Bricker Rose Marie Schmeltekopf Kay Allbright Patsy Posey Peggy Jane Posey Glenna Williams Jo Ann Dodgen Verna Jean Bricker Lavelle Montague Reba Hill Willie Mae

Birth of Benny Tom Yandell at Brackenridge Hospital

Mr and Mrs Ray H Yandell announce the birth of their son Benny Tom on May 25 at Brackenridge Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs L Ben Howell of 4008 Duval and Mr and Mrs T F Yandell of Trent.

Ray H. Yandell Avenue H Benny Tom Brackenridge Hospital L. Ben Howell Duval T. F. Yandell Trent

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Agudas Achim Michelle Ginsburg David Barnett Charles Tobin Manford Levy Marc Rose Max Simon Pacey Lawes Larry Hurwitz David Ginsburg Canes Rgimmte Romert Mami Roma Tam Rta Congress Georgetown Oes Coupland Austin American’s Society Woman's News Austin Texas Lon Spillar Taylor United Daughters D. M. Sloan W. B. Howard Hilda Marie Lamar Batiste Green Nue Mrs. Evans Taylor P-Ta Sharpe Lampasas Grads Dorothy Roe Associated Press Laroff Beautime Hays County Review Bill Johnson John Dodges Earl McCormick J. D. Cunnings Luther Sullivan Arthur Schmeltekopf Ruth Causey Caldwell County Herbert Goehring Emil Schmeltekopf Kyle Mary Katherine Gresham Ray H. Yandells
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