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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1949

Page

7

Out-of-Town Guests in Lytton Springs Trips Listed

Lytton Springs reports many visitors from Houston San Antonio and surrounding towns. Families hosting relatives include Dell Strawne Nora Crosthwait Floyd Clendennen Harold Watson and others. Visitors came from Dale Whitsett Smithville Port Arthur Austin Luling Lockhart and Houston.

Lytton Springs Dell Strawne Siser Nora Crosthwait Housa Lester Harris Houston Edith Baker Perry San Antonio W. L. Brewer Brewer Floyd Clendennen Harold Watson Luling N. A. Nix Dale C. L. Rogers Whitsett Andy Burton Austin J. E. Marshall Marshall T. Bud Palmer Sandra G. L. Ward H. E. Palmer Jewel Renick Smithville J. M. Carter Dee Edwards Homer May Port Arthur Thurman Perry Leonard Schnelke Lockhart Leith Harris

TEL Class Tea Honors Mrs Tribble at Bastrop Home

Mrs S L Brannon Sr hosted a tea for the TEL Class of First Baptist Church in Bastrop to honor Mrs Frank Tribble of San Marcos, formerly Bastrop. Guests listed include Mrs Hartford Jenkins, A L Miller, W R Price, A L Brooks, Vesta Jones, H L Perkins, and others.

Bastrop S. L. Brannon Sr First Baptist Church Frank Tribble San Marcos Brannon Tribble Howard Perkins Mesdames Hartford Jenkins A. L. Miller W. R. Price A. L. Brooks Vesta Jones

FB&PW Club Dinner Discusses Pan American Fiesta

The FB and PW Club held a regular dinner meeting at the Austin Hotel to plan participation in the Pan American Fiesta to be held in April. Miss Evangeline E. Lane led the session as president, with the arrangements committee outlining hostesses and events for the observance.

Fb&pw Austin Arangements Committee Evangeline E. Lane Rebecca E. Meyers Mesdames Tommie Anderson Irene Bearden Chester A. Bunch George A. Davisson E. V. Borchers Hazel Lucille Phillips G. W. Williams Marylee Killmer Mesdames H. A. Sullivan Elizabeth Johnson Faye B. Ferris Miss Lane San Marcos

Rosedale Cub Pack Awards Banquet Highlights

At the Rosedale School lunchroom the Rosedale Pack 11 banquet awarded Webelos badges to Henry Diigs and wolf and silver arrows to Charles Slaughter Billy Howard Davis Johnny Krieg and others. Charles Slaughter also earned a graduation certificate. about 125 Cubs and guests attended as Den Six led invocation and a candle ceremony.

Rosedale Pack 11 Henry Diigs Webelos Boy Scouts Mike Carmichael Charles Slaughter Billy Howard Davis Gary Buchanan Charles Steger Johnny Krieg Henry Driggs John Whittier Bobby Frampton W. E. Sterzing E. L. Craddock Edwin Burns C. T. Dodson J. H. Arnette Wesley Hammer Barney Slaughter Mesdames R. P. Risinger H. V. Ramsey Fritz Robinson R. L. Duncan W. G. Franz John W. Whittier T. O. Pulliam Lloyd Steger Jack Lenhart Den Jack Trumbull Jack Crawford Jerry Raser Gary Martin Don Schwartz Don Dodson

Teachers Association Dinner in Burnet School Lunchroom

About 70 Burnet County Texas State Teachers Association members met at Burnet High School for dinner before the business session. J. C. Petty presided. M. F. Mayfield J. O. McKenzie Howard Adair discussed the Gilmer Aikin bill. Judge A. J. Steele spoke on its importance. A unanimous resolution backed the bill. J. O. McKinzie elected president and Mittie Smith secretary treasurer. Mayfield Adair and Velma Elliott named delegates to the San Antonio district meeting in March.

Marble Falls Spl Burnet County Texas State Teachers Association Burnet High School J. C. Petty M. F. Mayfield Marble Fails J. O. McKenzie Bertram Howard Adair Briggs A. J. Steele J. O. McKinzie Mittie Smith Mayfield Adair Velma Elliott San Antonio

Hawaii Topic at Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting

Mrs Laura Hayden led a discussion on Hawaii the Paradise of the Pacific at a Wesleyan Service Guild gathering in San Saba Texas. Mrs Sam R Ellison spoke on geographical and political aspects while other members led worship scripture and prayers. Table decorations featured a Valentine theme and several members attended including Mesdames Alexander Low Kring Gibson and Shipp among others.

San Saba Spl Laura Hayden Hawaii Paradise Pacific Wesleyan Service Guild The Methodist Church Sam R. Ellison F. A. Townsend Gladys Sawer Roy M. Ragsdale T. K. Anderson M. D. Miller Mesdames Elizabeth Alexander Addie Low Ollie Kring Irene Gibson Herb Taylor Eddie Williams Marjorie Molloy Laurence Hamrick Pick Gage Frank McLaughlin Bertha Martin Sue Betty Davenport Dayton Shipp Leola McDougall Gertrude Hill

Methodist Guild Deliberates Advance Program in Taylor

Mrs. R. Clark Calvert led a Wesleyan Service Guild meeting at the First Methodist Church in Taylor to discuss the advance program. The session at H. T. Alexander home featured hosts Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. M. J. Nowlin with Miss Margaret Schonerstedt in charge, assisted by Miss Geneva Brundige.

Miss Davidson Honored At Granger Bridal Shower

Miss Margaret Davidson bride elect of Jim White was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs. Ralph Wilks and her daughter in Granger. Mr. Wilks presided as host at the event.

Meetings For Today in Austin Card of Clubs

A dense list of afternoon and evening meetings across Austin groups including Alpha Chi Omega Mothers' Club at 1425 Preston 10:30 a.m. and University Presbyterian Church 3 p.m. Also events for the Austin Woman's Club Violet Crown Garden Club and PEO Chapter AZ with multiple host locations and times.

Alpha Chi Omega Mothers’ Club Kelly McAdams Preston Austin Woman's Club Violet Crown Garden University Presbyterian Church

Iris Group Dinner Planned for March 10

The Iris Group of the Violet Crown Garden Club announces a dinner at 6:30 p.m. on March 10 in the Home Economics Tea House. Main speaker will be Guy Rogers of Wichita Falls, president of the American Iris Society. Tickets are $1.75 and may be reserved with Mrs. Mary Catherine Wilcox.

Iris Violet Crown Garden Club W. C. Wilkes Guy Rogers Wichita Falls American Iris Society Home Economics Tea House Mary Catherine Wilcox

Alvin Hanusch Welcomes Baby Daughter Cinda Sharon

Mr and Mrs Alvin Hanusch announce the birth of a daughter named Cinda Sharon who arrived February 14 in a Taylor hospital.

Hutto Alvin Hanusch Cinda Sharon Taylor Hospital

Rev Brown Heads Teen Council at St James

Rev W Meade Brown, pastor of St James Episcopal Church, was elected president of the adult committee of the Teen Council at a recent meeting. He succeeds C V James who served since the council's founding two years ago. Mrs F E Holman was named vice chairman and Mrs Edward Kubala secretary. The council includes C V James Dr B A Kirkpatrick O H Schram Alton Mann John Griffith Rev Stuart Cur rie Ray Condra Miss Mildred Goff Mrs Bert Evans Mrs A J Adamek Mrs Earl Mathews and Mrs E M Krenek. Jean Nowlin is supervisor of the club housed in Murphy Park building.

O. H. Schram Alton Mann John Griffith Stuart Currie Ray Condra Mildred Goff Bert Evans A. J. Adamek Earl Mathews E. M. Krenek Jean Nowlin Murphy Park

Scouts Organize Home Service in San Saba

Girl Scouts of Troop One in San Saba plan a home service to assist with babysitting and light chores for homemakers. Funds raised will support troop activities. Co leader Mrs Handy says the girls aged 12 to 15 are ready to help for standard rates.

San Saba Girl Scouts Troop One Wilian Handy

Table Service Topic Discussed By Becker PTA Group

Miss Edith M. Anderson addressed Becker PTA home and family life group on Time Planning. A film Take Time to Make Time was shown. Mrs. H. Helf chaired the class and announced the next meeting at 719 Post Oak at 1 30 p m Thursday with Table Service as the topic.

Mary Rebekah Lodge IOOF 18Th Congress Becker PTA H. Helf Post Oak Edith M. Anderson Becker Pta John Woody

St. Martin's Sets Day of Prayer Observance

The St. Martin's Ladies Society will observe World Day of Prayer at 3 p.m. Friday. The Rev. F. R. Roesener will lead the devotional and Mrs. C. E. a will direct the prayer service.

St. Martin’s St. Martin’s Ladies Society F. R. Roesener

Original Skit Presented at Readers Guild Texas Day Luncheon

Mrs. Ann Durham Robinson debuted her radio skit Berceuse and Buckshot at the Readers Guild Texas Day luncheon in the Austin Country Club. The Alamo themed event featured a miniature replica centerpiece with carnation arrangements and Texas maps, with officers hosting and a list of attendees including Mrs. Hugh Lynn and many members and guests from local clubs.

Ann Durham Robinson Berceuse Buckshot Readers Guild Mesdames Neil Allen Ada van Gundy Barrell Cox Felix Mathews Pat Dooley E. W. Jackson O. B. Douglas A. M. Felts J. O. Garrett Ed Olle A. E. Rhodes

Blanco Group Attends WSCS Meet in Burnet

At the sub-district WSCS conference in Burnet Mesdames J. Sawers Elmer Dale R Harvey B Lear M Ross M Yancey and Sadie Wier attended. Morning reports from local societies and work instruction were led by Mrs R I Wilson Kerrville with assistance from Mrs H E Thomas Uvalde and Mrs W L Owen San Saba.

W. L. Owen San Saba Christian Social Relations Elmer Dale Blanco

Woman's Study Club Meeting Set For Thursday Afternoon

Mrs. Sam Slaughter of 2402 Oldham will host the Woman's Study Club gathering Thursday at 3 p.m. The program features a discussion on Christian Missionaries led by Mesdames Mark Gilbert W. O. Beall C. S. McIver and C. A. Wheeler with Mrs. Hugh Matthews presiding.

Sam Slaughter Oldham Women’s Study Club Mesdames Mark Gilbert W. O. Beall C. S. McIver C. A. Wheeler Hugh Matthews

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