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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1949

Page

7

Betty Ann Moore Elected President of Baker Scouts

Betty Ann Moore was elected summer president of Baker Girl Scout Troop 150 at a meeting in the home of Mrs. Arthur Burris. Officers named alongside her include Carolyn Moreno vice president Barbara McClain secretary June Burris assistant secretary Ingrid Hawkins treasurer Donna Peck assistant treasurer Nancy Stevenson reporter and Linda Timmerman assistant reporter. A court of awards ceremony followed.

Betty Ann Moore Baker Girl Scout Troop Arthur Burris West 38Th Carolyn Moreno Barbara McClain June Burris Ingrid Hawkins Donna Peck Nancy Stevenson Linda Timmerman Carol Jon Craddock Emily Ingrid Hawkins Eunice Hasty Shirley Lowery Anamary Pate Shirley Smith Shirley Gilbreath Dorothy Sheffield United States N. K. Burke Baker School America Elaine Hasty W. A. Flachmeier Emily Jo Flachmeier Shipe's Park Mesdames A. Burris Henry Timmerman Archie Stevenson

Quill and Scroll Elects Betty McBrayer President

Betty McBrayer was elected president of the Austin High School Quill and Scroll chapter at a picnic. Ed Righter, Jo Ann Dickerson, and Pat Folmar were elected officers. New members Betty Urbach, Betty Odiorne, Annetta Clark, Hazel Maultsby joined. The event featured badge awards, a flag pledge, and plans for next year's Girl Scouting at Baker School.

Austin Quill and Scroll Betty McBrayer International Honorary Society For High School Journalists Ed Righter Jo Ann Dickerson Pat Folmar Austin Maroon Comet Betty Urbach Betty Odiorne Annetta Clark Hazel Maultsby

Miss Van Dyke Weds Bill Gee in Amarillo Ceremony

Anita Van Dyke of Amarillo and Bill Gee of Amarillo exchanged vows June 1 in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home. Dr. R. C. Snodgrass officiated. The couple, both graduates and students at the University of Texas, plan to live in Austin next fall.

Anita van Dyke Bill Gee Amarillo F. W. van Dyke R. C. Snodgrass Amarillo College Baylor University W. E. Gee Austin University of Texas

Trinity WSCS Plans Study Meet Tuesday

Darkness Turns to Dawn in Africa will be the study topic for a Trinity Methodist WSCS session at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Devotional by Mrs. R. M. Durbin. program by Mesdames Fletcher, Gambrell, Greene, Hinton, Holtzclaw, and Ed Ingersoll. Hostesses are Mesdames Martin, McCullough, and McCutcheon. Afterward a business discussion and covered-dish luncheon.

Africa Trinity Methodist Wscs R. M. Durbin H. T. Fletcher F. S. Gambrell Murion Greene S. E. Hinton O. R. Holtzclaw Ed Ingersoll

Mrs Foshee and John Foshee wed in Kerr County ceremony

Mrs Smith Foshee, a Delta Gamma member majoring in art history at the University of Texas, married John Charles Foshee, a journalism major and Phi Kappa Psi member, May 29 at the home of the bride’s parents General and Mrs Luther Stevens Smith in El Rancho de Hamaris Kerr County. They will live in Austin until January then move to Gladewater.

Smith John Charles Foshee Luther Stevens Smith el Rancho de Hamaris Kerr County Delta Gamma _ sorority Foshee University of Texas University Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Austin Gladewater

Minnetta McAdams Feted At Prenuptial Dinner Party

Miss Minnetta McAdams bride elect of Fleming Mangrum Wilson was feted at a Friday dinner in Irving hosted by Miss Laura Jean Hank. Pink and blue cornflowers adorned the table and Miss Hank gave the honoree a piece of her china. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Pugh and Misses Shirley Cross Betty Ann Bradfield Gwendolyn Elwell Ellen Thomas and Kookie Bush. The wedding is set for June 18.

Minnetta McAdams Fleming Mangrum Wilson Irving's Laura Jean Hank Miss Hank Robert Pugh Shirley Cross Betty Ann Bradfield Gwendolyn Elwell Ellen Thomas Kookie Bush Miss McAdams E. E. McAdams

Austinite To Attend Son's Graduation

Mrs. Ralph Krug of 2109 Wilson will travel to New York on Sunday to attend the graduation of her son Cadet Midshipman H. Joseph E. Newton from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. She will be accompanied by her daughter Miss Nancy Jane Newton.

Ralph Krug Wilson New York H. Joseph E. Newton United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point Nancy Jane Newton

Alphenian Class To Meet Tuesday

Mrs. W. F. Fleming of 513 Odell will host the Alphenian Class monthly business meeting of the First Baptist Church at 7 30 p m Tuesday.

W. F. Fleming Odell First Baptist Church

Misses Smith Studer Honored At Austin High Party

Norma Smith and La Nell Studer, recent Austin High School graduates, were honored at a casual Saturday afternoon party at Mrs. C. C. Smith home 802 Theresa Co host Mrs. George Studer and seven other guests wore maroon dahlias. Spring flowers and gladioli decorated the rooms with white pennant favors reading Austin High 49. About 50 guests attended.

Norma Smith la Nell Studer Austin C. C. Smith Theresa Smith George Studer Helen Allison Marjorie Glass Patsy Moore Mary Stegall Georgia Sundbeck Dorothy Ann Whitehead Austin High

Recital Set By Pupils Of Mrs Lusby

Friday at 8 p.m. a recital by piano pupils of Mrs Abbie Kerbow Lusby will be held at the Congregational University Community Church. The program features many students including Diane Koenig Peggy Ingram Shirley Knibbe Sandra Crow and others. admission is open to the public.

Congregational University Community Church Abbie Kerbow Lusby Diane Koenig Peggy Ingram Shirley Knibbe Sandra Crow Maurine Reid Bonnie Merle Messer Jimmy Caulfield van Roy Prock Betty Ward Shirley Nina Foster Betty Juanella Sylvester Lovey Clifton Nauert Catherine Jane Thompson Anita Walden Wilma Hamilton Julie Lee Mary Louise McGuire Phyllis Crawford Birdie Matthews Mary Beth Taylor Marie Payne Jill Linda Schutze Victor Sterzing Patricia Brown Marjorie Davis Kathleen Olewin Rita Holtzclaw Tony Pulliam

Caroline Brooke Graduates Stephens College

Miss Caroline Elizabeth Brooke returned to Austin after commencement at Stephens College in Columbia Missouri where she earned an associate in arts degree May 31. She is daughter of Mrs Ralph R Ogden and a member of Sigma Alpha Chi sorority with degrees conferred by Dr Homer Price Rainey.

Caroline Elizabeth Brooke Austin Stephens College Columbia Ralph R. Ogden Windsor Road Brooke Homer Price Rainey Stephens Sigma Alpha Chi

Washingtonians Attend Austin Graduation

Mrs. Virginia Taylor Miss Elliel Taylor and Mrs. Carey Miller of Washington DC visited in Austin at 2301 Quarry Road to attend the commencement of Virginia Beth Taylor from Austin High School.

Virginia Taylor Elliel Taylor Carey Miller Washington, D. C Ellie Taylor Quarry Road Austin Virginia Beth Taylor Austin High School

Bride Elect Lucile Wuertele Honored At Two Showers

Miss Lucile Wuertele bride elect of Walter C. Gates was feted at two showers. Hyde Park Baptist Church class held a miscellaneous shower at Mrs. D. A. Carlson home with a wishing well display and a song by Christine Smith. A second party by Mrs. R. E. Wray featured a mock bingo gift prize and refreshments at 4306 Sinclair with numerous attendees including Mesdames Gates Wuertele Carlson and Moseley among many guests.

Lucile Wuertele Walter C. Gates We're Third Hyde Park Baptist Church D. A. Carlson Christine Smith Guy D. Gates G. N. Wuertele Kerns Elliott Melton Fewell David Lacker Walter B. Davis David C. Carlson J. C. Williams Jim Baldwin Dale Cockrell Frank Barron Fred Burke Rodney Montague Stacy Smith Moran Moseley Jimmie Hammond Marchel Bancroft Scott Tatum Mary Ann Davis Abbie Spears Norene Garner Jane Reynolds Dorothy Jan Watt Winifred Carlson Betty June Friday Anna Lee Carlson Laverne Carlson Eloise Smith Gladys Carlson Irene Carlson Patricia Geppert Jean Butler Viola Mills R. E. Wray Mrs. Wray Sinclair Alvin Benner David A. Carlson Anna Wuertele Margaret Reynolds C. F. Hilsberg Arvid Johnson Leroy McLennan Sidney Hawkins Morgan Moseley W. L. Muston Jr A. D. Keeler J. S. Benker H. W. McEachern Joel Tisdale Nona Johnson

Austin Boy Receives Schreiner Distinguished Service Award

Royce Weldon Faulkner son of Mrs. Bertha Faulkner of Austin is honored at Schreiner Institute Kerrville with a distinguished service award for scholarship leadership and achievement. He attended Austin Public Schools and graduated 1947 from Austin High School. At Schreiner he belonged to Phi Theta Kappa the student council and intramural council and served as staff sergeant of Company C. He received the intra mural athletics plaque as student council representative and plans to study civil engineering at the University of Texas next fall.

Royce Weldon Faulkner Schreiner Institute Kerrville Bertha Faulkner Austin Royce Austin Public Schools Schreiner Phi Theta Kappa Company C South Barracks Civil Engineering University of Texas

Mrs Millsaps Piano Pupils Slate Recital at 8 P M

Mrs Kathleen Millsaps conducts a piano recital at 8 p m Tuesday in the TFWC building. The program features students including Carolyn Straiton Muffet Pfennig Dannye Lee Schmitt Dina Eitelman Betty McBrine Rosalyn Donnell Nathan Schiller Nelson Schiller Sally Anderson Ann Lemburg Joy Ann Stewart Carol Clark and many more listed.

Kathleen Millsaps TFWC Carolyn Straiton Muffet Pfennig Dannye Lee Schmitt Dina Eitelman Betty McBrine Rosalyn Donnell Nathan Schiller Nelson Schiller Sally Anderson Ann Lemburg Joy Ann Stewart Carol Clark Alice Cheavens Sylvia Irwin Joyce Eitelman Judy Schmitt Betty Joan

Elroy Home Demonstration Club Held Etiquette Session

Miss Rose Erisman county home demonstration agent led a dinner and party etiquette program at the Elroy Home Demonstration Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Harold Blomquist. Nine members answered roll call on best table manners and guests included two visitors.

Rose Erisman Elroy Harold Blomquist Mesdames Andy Alexander Emil Bromberg J. J. Ross Sigurd Young H. A. Nelson

Garfield WSCS Session Reflects The Light In Darkness

Mrs H H Norwood led devotional services as Garfield Methodist WSCS met at Mrs H H Wallace home. Theme was The Light Which Shone in Darkness. Refreshments served to Mesdames George Stanley Washington Schanhals Buck Tally Brown Boatright Norwood Boatright and Odie Norwood.

H. H. Norwood Garfield Methodist Wscs H. H. Wallace George Stanley W. H. Washington J. E. Schanhals H. Buck Ethel Tally A. H. Brown Roy Boatright Odie Norwood Clovis Boatright

Zavala Principal Honored With Farewell Gifts and Parties

Zavala School honors retiring principal W. L. Darnell with an engraved wrist watch at a PTA session as Gordon Bailey is introduced as incoming principal. A band concert by University Junior High and a luncheon for retiring teacher Mrs. Mary Y. Sledge followed.

Mei Zavalla School W. L PTA Darnell Baker Junior High School Sam Marrero Association Gordon Bailey Richard N. Lewis Pta’s University Frank Philips

Ella Dusek and H P Cooper Exchange Vows in Waco

Miss Ella Dusek daughter of Mrs. Joe O Dusek and the late Mr Dusek of Granger married Hardage P Cooper son of the late Mr and Mrs Joe P Cooper on May 21 at Herring Avenue Methodist Church Waco Rev D L McCree officiated The couple will reside in Fort Worth after a Mexico City visit.

Milton Dusek Vraco

Nell Stovall Honored at Barton Springs Steak Supper

A steak supper at Barton Springs honored Miss Nell Stovall, June graduate of Austin High, hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Stovall Jr and sister Mrs. H. A. Hamblin. Guests included Patty Cox Betty Joy Bledsoe Betty Crowder Dottie Sue Stovall and others. Stovall will visit Houston for several weeks with cousin Dolores Martin.

Barton Springs Nell Stovall Austin High School R. C. Stovall Jr H. A. Hamblin Patty Cox Betty Joy Bledsoe Betty Crowder Dottie Sue Stovall Jimmie Lee Hazelwood R. C. Stovall Sr J. W. Fariss Miss Stovall Houston Dolores Martin

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