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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1949

Page

7

Noble Allen Families Hold Fifth Georgetown Reunion

The Noble Allen families gathered at San Gabriel Park in Georgetown for their fifth annual reunion. Attendees introduced by Mrs. Charlies P. McCormack enjoyed a barbecue, establishing the site and date as permanent for future gatherings with numerous family members from Texas towns such as Ninaview San Angelo Austin Waco Florence Georgetown Leander Andice Alton Bertram and Richland Springs listed among registrants.

San Gabriel Park Georgetown Noble- Allen Charlies P. McCormack H. A. Jones Mattie Jones Ninaview Colo Werner E. Colvin Emaline Jim Richland Springs L. B. Russell Andice Bert Miller Bert Jr E. S. Cluck San Marcos Belvin Simmons Bob San Angelo Holmes Allien Buda Carl Davis Henry Noble Nell James Roy Winona Davis Dickie Ringstaff Wilbur Allen George Bob Giddings A. B. Simmons Don Ola Lindbarger Ottie B. Davis Leander J. C. Jones Eual C. Jones Nolia Allen Joe Jim Allen Noble Jones Alton Noble Simpson Sallie Davis Fred Simpson Clarence Castillo Austin Charles P. McCormick Madge Emily McCormick Allen McCormick Florence Edgar Smith Bertram Madge Wright Waco Fred C. Martin Lenora Nobles Jennie Smith San Antonio Bob Allen White Rock

Program on Africa Presented by St Luke's WSG

Mesdames Ben Morgan and Sam Pike spoke on Africa at a St. Luke's Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild meeting hosted by president Miss Bess Oliver. The group announced permanent committee chairmen and planned a carnival and a July 5 covered-dish supper under church-social leadership.

Africa Mesdames Ben Morgan Sam Pike St. Luke’s Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild Bess Oliver Miss Oliver Lester Wagoner Dick White Ben Morgan H. T. Russell H. M. Hardy Faye Anderson Martha Castleberry Fay Widerstrom L. B. Cook Daisy Neal Guild Darrell B. Gray Mary Catherine Marron Charles Douglas Herman McDougal Glen Dunkle Dennis Ford Joe Clynch Church Nursery Mesdames Glen Dunkle

John Watson To Talk At Y Coffee At Austin

John Watson will discuss characters from his new book The Red Dress at a YWCA coffee at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The public may attend and get autographs. Watson plans to autograph copies of his novel and provide a summer class schedule for the Y. Watson, Texas author and UT English faculty member, is known for The Red Dress and other works.

John Watson YWCA Watson Texas Fred Gipson Dode Deck Cherry John Mr. Watson Harper's Atlantic The Southwest Review Esquire O’henry University of Texas

Llano couple wed in San Antonio chapel ceremony

Miss Dona Maxine Ratliff of Llano and John Graydon Goodman of San Angelo married May 28 at the First Presbyterian Church chapel in San Antonio. Dr. Carlton Allen of Trinity University officiated.

Llano Maxine Ratliff John Graydon Goodman San Angelo First Presbyterian Church San Antonio Carlton Allen Trinity University John D. Ratliff Ratliff Goodman J. C. Goodman Priscilla Matthews Dayton Walter R. Hein Mildred Creswell Marvin McDougall Alberteen Charles Ratliff

Dress Revue Winners Named by Home Demonstration Clubs

About 65 women attended the Georgetown First Methodist Church dress revue featuring seven clubs. Winners included J F Hausenflake Florence street dresses first, Louise Messer second through fifth, Best Riverside house dresses first, Perry Liberty Hill second, Rutledge third, Brookshire Friendship fourth, Ederington Granger tied fifth, and multiple children and demonstration dress prizes. Each club organized decor and the program segments.

Riverside Louise Messer Herman McLeod R. H. Best C. H. Perry Liberty Hill W. E. Rutledge Bessie Brookshire Friendship James Hayden Hopewell Elizabeth Ederington Granger Carol McLeod Richard Baker Mary Katherine Bradley Round Rock Dorothy McLeod Eloise Brundige Miss Hausenflake Hueleen McLeod Mildred Hill Dick Mayfield

Mrs Polzin Is Honored On 82nd Birthday

COUPLAND June 8 Mrs Frank Polzin was honored on her 82nd birthday at a party hosted by her children. Attending were Mr and Mrs A W Speckles and others from Austin Houston New Braunfels Garland Elgin Taylor and more.

Georgetown Study Club Names Committees for 1949 50

Mrs Emerson Durrenberger re elected president of the Georgetown Study Club announces the 1949 50 committee lineup with chairs and module heads for program civic youth conservation health and telephone sectors. Officers include C O Beaver first vice president T A Shell second vice president L L Huie recording secretary J Rodg ers corresponding secretary J F Clark treasurer J C Barnes reporter B E Solomon historian and F A Neale parliamentarian.

Georgetown Emerson Durrenberger Georgetown Study Club T. A. Shell L. L. Huie B. E. Solomon A. A. Allen Owen Hunt Hal Gaddy Jr R. R. Messer Fred Pool John Rodgers J. Frank Clark J. C. Barnes F. A. Neale

Mrs Jones Installed as Garden Club President

In Bastrop on June 8 Mrs Tignal Jones was installed as president of the Lost Pines Garden Club at the final spring meeting for 1949 50 appointed officers include Mrs Sam Higgins first vice president Mrs Henry Schuyler second vice president Mrs Henry Sebesta third vice president Mrs Gerald Stephens recording secretary Mrs Thomas Breeding corresponding secretary Mrs R M Waugh parliamentarian Mrs Gem Simmons publicity chairman and Mrs W B Ransome historian General chairman for next year’s flower show was Mrs G R Richmond Officers were installed by Mrs R M Waugh Guest speaker was Mrs Thomas Breeding of Red Rock.

Watsons to Attend Kiwanis Convention

Mr and Mrs Paul Watson will leave June 15 to attend the Kiwanis International meeting in Atlantic City. Watson is president of the Taylor Kiwanis Club. Enroute they will visit Washington DC and then New York for a few days after the convention.

Taylor Paul Watson Kiwanis International Atlantic City Watson Taylor Kiwanis Club Washington, D. C New York

Parley Speakers Named for Texas PTA Convention in Waco

Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers executive committee in Austin selected speakers for the state convention in Waco November 16 to 18. Governor Beauford H. Jester, Maurice T. Moore, Dr. W. R. White, Thomas H. Rishworth, the Rev. Walter Kerr and others will speak. Theme is We Build a World Child by Child with Teamwork for Todays Child as the program title. addition to the state office was approved.

Beauford H. Jester Maurice T. Moore New York City Bar Association Time, Inc Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Waco Moore J. H. Moore Deport Congress Austin W. R. White Baylor University Thomas H. Rishworth Radio House University of Texas Texas Congress State Department of Education Texas Executive Committee The Southern Association Rishworth

Paulyne Gossett Announces Wedding Attendants

Miss Paulyne Gossett revealed her wedding party for the Friday ceremony at the First Methodist Church. Rev. E Bruce Banks will officiate with Mr and Mrs W A Sarrazin as the only attendants. candle lighters are Sharon and Diane Sims. ushers are Thomas Dunn, Clifford Ivicic, Skippy Smith and Colon Sutton. Reception follows at the Gossett home.

Charles C. Gossett

Taylor Classes 1947 and 1948 Plan Reunion

Taylor groups schedule a reunion Thursday evening at the Teen Den in Murphy Park. Members from the 1947 and 1948 Taylor High classes will attend, each bringing a picnic lunch. cold drinks will be provided by the club. Mrs. Jean Nowlin will supervise.

Taylor Taylor High Murphy Park Jean Nowlin

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