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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1949

Page

7

Miss Laura Jean Pearson Weds James Neil DeDear

Miss Laura Jean Pearson and Private James Neil DeDear exchanged marriage vows March 3 in Round Rock at the Methodist church. The ceremony featured a lighted cross, baskets of gladioli, and a string of family and civic guests. the couple will reside at 131 Caldwell in San Antonio after DeDear finishes service.

Round Rock Laura Jean Pearson James Neil DeDear USAF Robert L. Peyton Earnest G. Pearson W. T. Montgomery el Paso Nixon-Clay Commercial College Austin Soil Conservation Service Taylor District Pfc. DeDear Claude DeDear Georgetown High School Texas A&m US Air Force Lackland Air Base San Antonio May Kavanaugh

Music Society Installation at Robert E. Lee School

Gamma Sigma Chapter of Pi Mu national music society held its installation and initiation Sunday afternoon in the Robert E. Lee School auditorium. Betty Kathryn Bowen became a full member and chapter president. other officers and pledges were introduced. Soloist Mrs. Watt Watkins performed. pledges staged a pageant titled The Torch of Beauty.

Gamma Sigma Chapter Pi Mu National Society For Music Robert E. Lee Lois Oliver Mary Anna Kauffman Howard W. Webb Betty Kathryn Bowen Jimmy Wilson Frances Haberlin Linda Saunders Marilyn Dowell Zoe Ann Derden Edgar Fox Garner Nell Johnston Judith Prince Marjorie Sue Snowden Watt Watkins Lambda Chapter San Antonio Tekla Staffel Mothers of Pledges

Miss Rose Erisman Demonstrates Bread Crumbs Use

In Manchaca on March 15 Miss Rose Erisman demonstrated uses of bread crumbs at the Manchaca Home Demonstration Club meeting held at Mrs. Fred W. Siebert’s home. Mrs. Robert Bauerle was co hostess and club president Mrs. Sam Speir led the business session with refreshments served to a long list of members.

Manchaca Rose Erisman Fred W. Siebert Robert Bauerle Sam Speir J. R. Jones Claud A. Martin W. O. Moreland David Ross H. O. Wirth F. W. Biggs Jacob Bauerle E. W. Griffin D. S. Ivins M. L. Willis Edward Carrington John Deane L. O. Wheeler A. W. Wirth Miss Rose Erisman Paula Kaye Carrington Ann Ivins Green Nelan Moreland H. O. Wirth Jr Carol Sue Gilbert

Gethesemane Circle Plans Lenten Meditation Program

Mrs. Charles N. Bustin Jr. will lead a Lenten meditation for Circle Three of Gethesemane Ladies Aid on Wednesday at 3 pm. The meeting, hosted by Mrs. Carl T. Widen at 305 West 13th, will feature vocal solo by Mrs. Ethel Berry with Mrs. Eric Anderson as circle leader.

Charles N. Bustin Jr Circle Three Gethesemane Ladies Aid Carl T. Widen West 13Th Eric Anderson Ethel Berry

Yearbook Distribution Set by Law Wives Club Meeting

Mesdames Warren D. Barton E. J. Alexander Hugh King and Joe Morgan host Law Wives Bridge Group at the HFWC Building at 8 p m Wednesday Yearbooks will be ready for distribution at the meeting.

Warren D. Barton E. J. Alexander Hugh King Joe Morgan Law Wives Club Bridge Group HFWC A. J. Alexander

Helen Wright Weds Gwin Langley in Bastrop Ceremony

Miss Helen Wright became Mrs. Gwin Langley in a candle light ceremony at First Baptist Church Bastrop. Bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Wright, and groom, Bastrop High School graduates, were married by Rev. Paul Verdher with music by Glenn Jones and Mrs. Lou Brewer.

Bastrop Helen Wright Gwin Langley First Baptist Church Langley A. L. Wright Bastrop High School Baylor University Langley Motors Paul Verdher Glenn Jones Lou Brewer Cecil Long Mary Jo Bennight John Blincoe Joe Harville Bob Simcoe Mesdames E. N. Powell Jess Walker Lois Martin

Meetings For Today In Westminster And City Groups

Daily schedule lists events across Westminster and area clubs. Details include times and host names such as Mrs. George W. Sandlin and Mrs. A. F. Jones. Venues include the Driskill Hotel Scottish Rite Temple Governor's Mansion and local schools.

Travis Heights P-TA Meeting Highlights Brownies Program

Mrs. W. H. Hodges brownie's chairman leads a Travis Heights P-TA gathering in the school auditorium at 3 15 p m. R F Mitchell acting county probation officer speaks on The Home a Place to Teach Citizenship and Community Responsibility. Nominating committee to be elected. Mrs Jack Andrewartha discusses Maynete plans. Brownies and mothers host a social hour.

W. H. Hodges Travis Heights R. F. Mitchell Bation Jack Andrewartha J. C. Macrey

WSCS Meets At Liberty Hill

Liberty Hill March 15. Methodist WSCS holds a business meeting and quilting session at the home of Mrs. C F Hickman. Attendees include Mesdames McFarland Shipp Barrington Mc Mahan Smart Hickman Wade Dodson Kauffman Griener Ford Atkinson Casbeer Cowles Hamilton Foust Kauffman Bryson Kauffman Foust B G Taylor Ross Russell and Miss Lela Mae Baker Georgetown with many others present.

Liberty Hill Methodist WSCS C. F. Hickman W. C McFarland L. T. McFarland C. A. Shipp W. D. Barrington T. J. McMahan Vida Smart Ruby Wade H. H. Dodson Lily Kauffman R. H

Pease Pre-School PTA Plans Next Meeting At Anderson Home

Edith Anderson spoke on foods and meal planning for preschool children at a Pease Pre-School PTA meeting held at J. W. Rountree's home. The group meets Thursdays at 9 30 a.m. The next conference will be at Robin Andersons 3606 Bonnie Road with a babysitter provided. Mothers of Pease district preschoolers are eligible for membership.

Edith Anderson Pease J. W. Rountree Robin Anderson Bonnie Road

Lampasas '36 Club Elects Mrs. Elam President

In Lampasas the Lampasas 36 Club elected Mrs. Charles Elam as president elect at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Delbert Yazell. Other officers named include Mrs. Jess Bellamy as vice president and Mrs. Johnie Elzner as recording secretary.

Gilmer-Aikin Bills Endorsed by Fulmore P-TA

The Fulmore PTA endorsed the Gilmer-Aikin bills at a Thursday meeting. They voted to telegram Travis County legislators to convey the endorsement. D. E. Gentry was elected president for the coming year with officers Preston Craig and Fred Vesperman among others. Delegates to the San Saba conference were named and the eighth grade produced Tom Sawyer's Morning.

Gilmer-Aikin Fulmore P-Ta Travis County D. E. Gentry PTA Preston Craig Fred Wesperman Felix Wolff Angus McDonald B. R. A. Jordan Dorothy Linder San Saba H. H. McLaren M. D. Mos

Committees Named for Lost Pines Flower Show

Mrs. W. Gerald Stephens heads the Lost Pines Garden Club Flower Show set for April 27 in Bastrop. Committees list chairs for schedule entry staging classification awards inspection judging hospitality publicity junior committee and the men’s division with various club members named to each role.

R. E. Standifer Tignal Jones E. D. Cartwright Esther Anderson Frank W. Denison

Third Birthday Party For Sue Lee Palmer

Georgetown report of a three year old Sue Lee Palmer celebration hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Palmer with assistance from Mrs. Jack Jackson. Guests included Danny Sue DeWoody Phillip Lindsay Judith Ann Huggins Johnny Phillips David Petrie Jackie Burns and others. favors were pink Easter baskets with wax bunnies and candy eggs.

Georgetown W. C. Palmer Sue Lee Jack Jackson Danny Sue DeWoody Phillip Lindsay Judith Ann Huggins Johnny Phillips David Petrie Jackie Burns Jim Palmer Mrs. Jackson Paul DeWoody Charles Lindsay Basil Phillips Harry Petrie J. D. Burns Bill Huggins

Leander Hosts Senior Square Dance for Trip Fund

Leander March 14. Senior class mothers Mesdames E. E. Duvall and Mood Wiley sponsored a square dance at the Leander High School gymnasium. Lavender and White decorations featured. Mrs Duvall was mistress of ceremonies. Grand march led by Juanita Wiley and Fred Henry. Proceeds aid the senior trip.

Leander Mesdames E. E. Duvall Mood Wiley Leander High School

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MR. and Mrs. Gwin Langley Bessie May Reeves O. V. McDaniel Olene Jennings Catherine Overall Hartley Berkman Earnest Lee Daniel Harry Robertson Bennie Stark Victor Robertson John D. Robertson Fayrene Israel Wanda Robertson Pfc DeDear Caldwell Congress Ave Mrs. Siebert Law A. E. Broughton Optometric Eye Clinic Remy Eie Cees Ade Et Ty Tee Tey Westminster Kindergarten Mothers Club George W. Sandlin Highgrove Terrace Tri-L Club Driskill Hotel Daughters of the Nile Scottish Rite Temple Capitol Review Woman’s Benefit Association A. F. Jones Idlewild Professional Women’s’ Group AAUW Queen Anne Texas Union University Ladies Newcomers Club Governor’s Mansion the King’s Daughters Tom C. Barlow East 15Th Rosedale Clyde Hardy Shoalwood Austin Art League Banks McLaurin West 32Nd TFWC Twentieth Century Club D. Patterson Kent Lane P. m Becker Pta Charles Cyrus Linscomb Pan American Study Group Pan American Round Table Herman Pressler Rio Grande Travis P-Ta Pease Group Wallace Briggs W. 8Th St Fulmore P-Ta Fulmore Orchestra Verna Covington Lost Pines Square Featherlin Feathershan Nae Paaress Lohama
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