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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1949

Page

7

Easter Styles Steal Spotlight at Hitchin Post Show

The Junior League fashion show at Hitchin Post featured Easter ensembles from Goodfriends with models led by Mesdames Rylander R Y, Rison W T, Barr Howard, Smith Edwin, Morse Emmett, Ezelle Jack, Stolley Spencer, and Raleigh S S. Spring suits, prints and shantung outfits highlighted beige militeen and Milgrim designs, blue and white checks, and vibrant floral hats.

Hitchin Goodfriends Mesdames R. B. Rylander W. T. Rison Howard Barr Edwin Smith Emmett Morse Jack Ezelle Spencer Tg Reggie Stolley Raleigh SS Arthur Watson Richard Pettway Hal Woodward Houston Stolley McLedel J. R. Nichols Price Daniels A. W. Floor Tom McCrummen

Ed Boese To Entertain At JHH Luncheon

Ed Boese will perform Troubadour style accordion music at the Junior Helping Hand luncheon at Hitchin Post with commentary by Mrs. Horton Wayne Smith. Proceeds benefit the Children's Home. A 1 pm seating has few reservations left, says chairman Mrs. Fred Pryor. Boese also plays in the Austin Symphony and works as finance manager for J. H. Aldrich Co. Gifts from Alex Ferris and Hilda Marie's Doll Shop will be given to luncheon guests.

Ed Boese Horton Wayne Smith Hitchin’ Post Fred Pryor Beese Austin Symphony Orchestra Avocation J. H. Aldrich Company Alex Ferris Hilda Marie

Miss Schwartz Weds Army Man In San Antonio Ceremony

Miss Delphine LeVerne Schwartz daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Schwartz and Sergeant Philip John Burrell son of Mrs. Josephine Burrell and the late Mr. Burrell of Cheswick Pennsylvan ia were married February 26 at St Paul Lutheran Church The couple will reside in San Antonio where Burrell is stationed at the Medical Field Service School The service was conducted by Rev H C Ziehe with organ music and soloist Miss Virginia Dodd A reception followed at the bride’s parents home with spring flowers and a three tier cake attended by family and friends including matron of honor Mrs Billy Lannen and best man Vaughn Davidson

Taylor Delphine LeVerne Schwartz C. C. Schwartz Philip John Burrell Josephine Burrell Mr. Burrell Cheswick Penna St. Paul Lutheran Church Taylor High School Freeport High School Brooks General Hospital San Antonio Oak Virginia Dodd Billy Lannen Vaughn Davidson Clarence Schwartz Lake Jackson Fannie Beth Arnold Abilene

Baker P TA Class To Meet Thursday

Baker P T A home and family life class for mothers of pre school children will convene at 9 a m Thursday with Mrs Dwight H Plackard at 1711 Summit View Mrs Lila Coffey will speak on Books and Stories for the Pre School Child.

Baker Dwight H. Plackard Summit View Lila Coffey

Navy Nylon Fashion Reveals Washable Taffeta

Mrs. Horton Smith, commentator, showcased navy nylon taffeta fabric in a plain white coat and navy skirt ensemble. The navy white hat completed the look and the material is said to be washable and air dry ready, eliminating ironing.

Horton Smith

Meetings for Today Schedule in Austin

Today in Austin a series of club meetings and gatherings are listed. Attendees include Mrs Charles Hardwicke at 1409 Wathen 10 am University of Texas Dames with Mrs L L Lusk at 1510 Hartford Road 3 pm Austin Art League with Mrs Dalton Richardson 1111 West 11th 3 30 pm and more across local groups including PEO and P TA chapters with various hosts and locations throughout the day.

University of Texas Dames L. L. Lusk Hartford Road Austin Art League Dalton Richardson West 11Th

Campus Corral Austin Greeks Busy With Varsity Carnival

Fraternity pledges fill lists led by Delta Sigma Phi with Ronald Byers Bill Fairchild and Ray Slaughter among Austin men. Deke's pledge class includes Bill Hoff Al Leissner Bill Milburn Johnny Shriver. Mary Esther Haskell dominates campus beauty coverage from the Ranger and Times.

Delta Sigma Phi Austin Ronald J. Byers Bill Fairchild Bill Hughes Ray Slaughter Dick Thurmond James Weber Deke Alpha Tau Omega Charles Smith Kappa Alpha Robert Williams Pi Kappa Alpha Joe L. Warner Phi Sigma Kappa Frank B. Ellis Sigma Nu

Washington guests to visit Mrs Skelley in Austin

Mr and Mrs McFall Kerbey of Washington DC will arrive in Austin on Thursday to visit his sister Mrs Louise Kerbey Skelley at 1510 Windsor Road.

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