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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1949

Page

7

4 H Club Winners Announced at Travis County Fair

The Travis County Girls 4-H Club fair at Zilker Park showcased rural girls with gardening and bedroom improvement exhibits and contests on vegetables canned foods and candlewick bedding. Winners included Bobbie Jean Norris and Cathryn Norris Creedmoor and Dorothy Buans Oak Hill with multiple top placements across yellow green and other vegetables and candlewick awards. Judges included Miss Lena Sturges Dawn Duncan Marthlyn Burnett and D K Willingham. The event kicks off annual Travis County 4-H rallies.

Travis County Zilker Park Alice Carleton Austin Chamber of Commerce L. L. Ludeck Capitol National Bank Bobbie Jean Cathryn Norris Creedmoor Doris Schoen Pflugerville Dorothy Buans Oak Hill Martha Graef Bobby Jean Janie Lay Betty Nix Evelyn Pollan Alice Pollan Frances Ringstaff Candlewick Jeanette Graef Betty Lou Hornsby Hornsby-Dunlap Joy Neyland Manchaca Peggy Holloway Dorothy Nell Johnson Joe Ann Dean Joyce Bauerle Sammy Quary Kay Roe Dorothy Bvans Betty Hornsby Nancy Alexander Cora Ruth Henslee Pleasant Hill Lena Sturges Bastrop Dawn Duncan Burnet Marthlyn Burnett Liano D. K. Willingham Austin High School

Nichols Piano Pupils Presented In Recital

Elgin piano pupils of Mrs Will D Nichols were presented in recital at Central Christian Church. Awards were given to Zacha Lou Holland and Mary Jane Nichols, with a program including Mable Ann Snow Mary Ann Dunbar Shirley Dunbar Garland Dunbar Dorothy Jean Jarmon Hermine Engeling Ruby Fay Marburger Maida Welch and Karlin Meyer.

Elgin Will D. Nichols Central Christian Church Zacha Lou Holland Mary Jane Nichols Mable Ann Snow Mary Ann and Shirley Dunbar Garland Dunbar Dorothy Jean Jarmon Hermine Engeling Ruby Fay Marburger Maida Welch Karlin Meyer

Austin Campers and Kiowa Families Attend Camp Mystic

Seventeen Austin campers and twelve counselors take part in Camp Mystic's first term activities on the Guadalupe River eighteen miles northwest of Kerrville. Owners include Dana X. Bible Seaborn Eastland Jr and William G Stacy Jr. Directors are Frank C Harrison and Anita Doyle head counselor. Kiowa participants listed with Austin addresses include Carmela Byram Terry Jo Cocke Sue Cocke Charlotte Ann Cox Carol Grimes Margaret Morris George Anne Perry Caralisa Pollard and others with home streets noted.

Austin Camp Mystic Guadalupe River Kerrville Dana X. Bible Seaborn Eastland Jr William G. Stacy Jr Frank C. Harrison Anita Doyle George Anne Perry Frank Robinson Caralisa Pollard J. J. Pollard Stamford Lane Carla Jo Cocke Joe Cocke Harris Boulevard Mary Robin Corwin J. O. Corwin Jr Texas Avenue Josephine Drake W. S. Drake Jr Winsted Lane Frances Edgar J. W. Edgar Parkway Ruth Fulcher Gordon Fulcher West 18Th Mary Morris T. N. Morris Kent Lane Carole Newberry Gatewood Newberry Windsor Road Martha Williams J. R. Williams Oldham Carol Belding Barton Springs Boulevard Tony Corwin Frances Granger Westover Road Ann Hardwick Wathen Avenue Eleanor Harris Niles Road Nancy Moody Woodlawn Pat Ortolani Newfield Lane Brownie Stacy West Avenue Mary Street Bellevue Place Sarah Jane Weeks Northwood Road Margaret Williams Manchaca Road Dorothy Sherman

Miss Williamson Installed as B P W Officer Leader

Miss Williamson became president of the Austin Business and Professional Women club with a candle light installation at the clubhouse. Three past presidents officiated as new officers were inducted for the coming year including Evelyn Taylor and Ethel Seaholm as secretaries and Ella White as parliamentarian. The event featured reports from officers and a list of members present and listed area residents associated with Tonkawa tribal members and Camp Mystic counselors.

Austin B&pw Wanda Potter Anna Pillow Bess Calloway Eula Williamson Gladys Pollock Bettye Evans Evelyn Taylor Ethel Seaholm Edna Gage Ella G. White Ella Payton Elsie Pruitt Adalide Harms Ada Wende Linda Duval Myrtle Cuthertson Lydia Littman Mollie Schieffer Evalyn Taylor Fannie Davis Edith Heiligbrodt Evelyn

St. David's Parish Picnic Planned at Zilker Park

St. David's Episcopal Church schedules its second annual parish picnic at 5:30 p m Friday in the Rock Garden at Zilker Park with supper at 6:30 and Beverly Sheffield in charge of entertainment. The Sunday Morning Men's Club handles other arrangements. Families bring food and supplies while the church softball team sells drinks to fund entry fees.

St. David's Episcopal Church Rock Garden Zilker Park Beverly Sheffield St. David's

ESA Chapter To Meet Thursday

Delta Chi Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority will meet at 8 p m Thursday in the commissioners courtroom at the County Courthouse.

ESA Delta Chi Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Commissioners

Rainbow Girls Set Reception at Governor's Mansion

A silver reception will be staged at the Governor's Mansion from 8 to 10 p m Thursday by members of Austin Assembly Five Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Joyce Meyers Barbara Oliver Nell Klingerman Wyona Gault Marianne Reeves Martha Jean Hunnicutt Terry Jo Wells Mable Ann Cain Mary Helen Kennard and Mrs Alma Hooke will receive guests. Julia Ann Hagood Iris Krause will preside at the guest book Frances LeMond will supervise the program.

Governor's Mansion Austin Assembly Five Order of the Rainbow Joyce Meyers Barbara Oliver Nell Klingerman Wyona Gault Marianne Reeves Martha Jean Hunnicutt Terry Jo Wells Mable Ann Cain Mary Helen Kennard Alma Hooke Julia Ann Hagood Iris Krause Frances LeMond

Betty Jane Susan Weds Daniel J Zimmerhansel in Taylor

Betty Jane Susan daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Susan of Taylor repeated nuptial vows with Daniel J Zimmerhansel June 2 at the Czech Moravian Brethren Church in Taylor The bride wore a white satin gown and carried white carnations The reception was at the bride’s parents home The couple will reside in Smithville etc

San Antonio John Graydon Goodman Dona Maxine Ratliff Llano John D. Ratliff Mr. Ratliff Llano High School Austin Rockdale Lutheran Church Nettie Lou Rosenberg A. J. Rosenberg Cameron Clovis L. Green P. J. Green Lewisville Texas Yee High School Nixon-Clay Business College Motor Carrier Insurance Agency Green University of Texas Beta Gamma Sigma Dallas Club Mica American Legion Taylor Spl Betty Jane Susan H. A. Susan Daniel J. Zimmerhansel Laurence Zimmerhanzel Smithville Joseph A. Barton Bellville Nancy Ann Rowe Smithvile Ruby Susan Paul Pokorney Lorance Townsend Susan Mrs. Zimmerhanzel

Mrs. Alexander Hosts Cedar Creek HDC Meeting

Cedar Creek Cedar Creek Home Demonstration Club held a gathering with Mrs. Lee Alexander as hostess. Guests included Mesdames Dan Smith Arthur P. Smith Tommie Templeton O F Wamnel Sammie Turner and Mac Alexander as refreshments were served.

Cedar Creek Lee Alexander Cedar Creek Home

Lampasas Club Hosts Second Gladiolus Show

The Home and Garden Study Club held its second annual gladiolus show at Hancock Park Hostess House in Lampasas. Sweepstakes and tri-color arrangements were won by Mrs. Glynn Perkins, with Mrs. Rush McMillin taking the tri-color for specimens.

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Polo Coerter Products, Inc New York, N. Y Arrid Travelogue I Luggage Rebt Mueller & Brother Congress Mystic Miss Williamson B&pw Shirley Williams Mrs. J. R. Williams Andrew Geller Mademoiselle Yaring Betty Jane Alexander Pirate Lampasas Club Lydia Pinkham
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