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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1949

Page

8

Catholic Study Group Discusses Current Events in St Marys Hall

Taylor reports on a CDA study group meeting in St Marys parish hall. Speakers covered topics including The Case of the New Mexico and North Dakota Schools, Fulton Oustler Recent Convert, Clean Up the Comics, The First Negro Brotherhood, Cardinal Mindszenty, Clerical Endowment Fund, Shrine in Oregon, Catholic Laity Responsibility to Displaced Persons, and the Junipero Serra Canonization effort. Prizes were awarded in banco to Malish Kovar and Fullerton.

Pate Fulton Oustler Tony Malish Mary Sorenson First Negro Brotherhood Frieda Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty Mary B. Still Clerical Endowment Fund J. J. Novosad Oregon Frances Holub Thomas Junipero Serra Edwin Kovar R. H. Fullerton Albert Frerichs Rueben Lange Louis Frerichs Jr Elva Remmel Ida Mary Ellen Frerichs T. J. McLaughlin

Homemaking Courses Start in Taylor Junior High

Taylor March 15 Homemaking begins at Taylor junior high for 33 girls. The year splits between cooking and sewing with cakes pies and other baking in the first term and tablecloths napkins and hems in skirts in the second half. Miss Floy Jones leads the class with a list of names among the students.

Taylor Miss Floy Jones Shirley Brinkmeyer Johnnie Ruth Balko Sylvia Smith Shirley Ging Elein Roose Jo Ann Cox Marlene Talley Shirley Jean Schoppe Ann Stewart Sally Ann Starnes Sylvia Mary Pearl Lee Rieger Janet Fischer Clara Sanders Carolyn Windmeyer Katy Alice Kirsche Letha Jo Perrin Dorothy Lee Heeman Cecilia O’campo Freda Bowling Lyn Kaylin Grubbs Ruby Beth Hertz Ruby Jean Hughes Geneva Jacobson Melba Jean Machu Mary Lou Ryan Audrey Ruth

Kerrville Club Square Dances Draw Large Crowd

One of the area's largest square dances was hosted by the Do-Si-Do Square Dance Club in Kerrville. Visitors came from Medina Junction and Fredericksburg. Participants ranged from teens to seniors with about 100 spectators watching. Harry Crate chaired the program and Rocky Rundell led the local club.

Kerrville Legion Medina Junction Fredericksburg Harry Crate Rocky Rundell

Briggs Team Entertained at Glynda Carson Home

Briggs basketball team was entertained by Miss Glynda Carson at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Carson in Briggs on March 15. Refreshments were served to Kelce Cloud Harrell Williams Fred Crooks Junior Cox H A Davis Jr Luther Dale Reed Cora Ellen Black Patsy Wilson Joyce Caskey Gypsy Smith Juanice Reavis T R Carson Jr Glynda Carson and the Carsons.

Briggs Glynda Carson T. R. Carson Kelce Cloud Harrell Williams Fred Crooks Junior Cox H. A. Davis Jr Luther Dale Reed Cora Ellen Black Patsy Wilson Joyce Caskey Gypsy Smith Juanice Reavis T. R. Carson Jr Mrs. Carson

Luling Bride Weds Corporal Clark In Catholic Ceremony

Hortense Krauskopf daughter of Jimmie Krauskopf married Corporal John Clark March 1 at the local Catholic church. The couple, with Clark stationed at Lackland AFB San Antonio, will reside there after a reception at the Luling Club.

Luling Hortense Krauskopf John Clark Jimmie Krauskopf Luling High School Draughon’s Business College Prudential Insurance Company San Antonio Cpl. Clark Frank Clark Sheldon, Ill Lackland Air Force Base Leo Bonowsky Virginia Krauskopf Beeville Corporal Charlton Frank Krauskopf el Campo Hendy Kurz Juan Mendoza Jr Clark

Thrall Girls Host Class Meal Demonstration

In Thrall High School home making class the third year gathered to study buffet dinners and menus. Dorothy Seggern led a chicken preparation demonstration and later directed students in frying and serving. The dining table featured a yellow cloth, yellow and white flowers, and candles as each girl took a turn as hostess.

Thrall Thrall High School Dorothy Seggern

Housewarming Honors Pair Sessom in Llano County

Llano County residents celebrate Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Sessom with a house warming at their Valley Spring home. About 100 relatives and friends attend as games of 42 are played and the Home Demonstration Club presents a table lamp.

Llano M. M. Sessom Valley Spring Llano Couny Home Demonstration Club

Miss Floreine Jenkins Honored at Buffet Supper

Miss Lucile Eanes entertained about 40 guests with a buffet supper honoring Miss Floreine Jenkins, bride elect of John Paul Petrick. The table featured a plum centerpiece, white linen, and white candles as additions to the honoree’s silver set.

Burnet Lucile Eanes Floreine Jenkins John Paul Petrick

Birthday Dinner Honors W. J. Ratliff in Llano County

Llano March 15 The Ratliffs of Baby head community hosted a birthday dinner for W. J. Ratliff of Burnet. Attending were Mr and Mrs W J Ratliff Burnet Mr and Mrs W D Holden Mr and Mrs Winfred Ratliff and family Mr and Mrs Clifford Ratliff and family and Mr and Mrs S D Ratliff and family all of Marble Falls.

Llano E. B. Ratliff Babyhead Llano County W. J. Ratliff Burnet W. D. Holden Winfred Ratliff Clifford Ratliff S. D. Ratliff Marble Falls

Mrs Laura Dunkin Honored on 85th Birthday Party

Elgin report says Mrs. Laura Dunkin was feted on her 85th birthday at a party hosted by her sister in law Mrs. Laura Dunkin. Assisting was her daughter Mrs. Vernon Harrison and others in the family.

Laura Dunkin Elgin Fitzpatrick Vernon Harrison

Laurence Wuthrichs Host in Thrall

Mr and Mrs Laurence Wuthrich hosted a 42 party at their Thrall home. Mrs A W Fuchs and Lee Werchan won prizes for high score with a gathering including Martin Schroeder A W Fuchs Leo Krieg Walter Lantsch Herman Walthers Rudolph Werchan Ermin Wershan LeRoy Zieschang Mrs L W Fuchs and Carolyn Fuchs.

Thrall Spl Laurence Wuthrich A. W. Fuchs Lee Werchan Messrs

42 Club Has Session

Mrs. Martin Schroeder hosted a 42 club meeting in Thrall. High score went to Mrs. A Ribbeck and low to Mrs. William Diebel. Floating prize was won by Mrs. John Boortz. Attendees included Mesdames W L Wilson W H Tews Herman Winters William Diebel George Dollinger Ed Fuchs Harvey Johnson A W Fuchs Martha Fuchs A Ribbeck Willie Krieg and John Boortz.

Thrall Spl Martin Schroeder 42 Club A. Ribbeck Low William Diebel John Boortz Mesdames W. L. Wilson W. H. Tews Herman Winters Wiliam Diebel George Dollinger Ed Fuchs Harvey Johnson A. W. Fuchs Martha Fuchs Willie Krieg

Griffin Family Visiting Austin Kin in Week

Mrs. Joe Ray Griffin and her son Lester Veron of Fort Worth are in Austin this week visiting Ruth B. Lester and the Griffins Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Griffin at 3721 Munson. The trip keeps family ties active as kin call on relatives in the capital city.

Joe Ray Griffin Lester Veron Fort Worth Austin Ruth B. Lester West 39Th Griffin T. N. Griffin

Mrs George W Brewer Heads Manchaca PTA

Mrs George W Brewer was named president of the Manchaca PTA with Mrs Joe F Wheeles as installing officer. Others installed include Mrs Jacob Bauerle as vice president Mrs W P Holloway secretary treasurer Mrs A V Wirth publicity and Mrs W O Mouland historian. The group welcomed guest speaker Mrs Paul Hornberger of Austin and plans an executive nominating meeting March 24 at 3 pm in the school auditorium.

Manchaca Spl Joe F. Wheeles County Council George W. Brewer The Manchaca Pta Jacob Bauerle W. P. Holloway A. V. Wirth W. O. Mouland Fred W. Seibert Paul Hornberger Austin Brewer PTA San Saba Scholo J. R. Jones Mesdames Paul Kornberg Robert Bauerie W. S. Bradly W. O. Moreland Biff Hulsey John Deane A. M. Grahm Elmer Griffin Jacob Bauerie

Fulmore Cub Scouts Plan Minstrel Show at Fulmore School

Pack Three of the Fulmore Cub Scouts presents a three act minstrel program Friday at 8 p m in Fulmore School open to the public. Directed by E G Schriever admission 20 cents adults five cents children Acts include The Grand Old Minstrel Show with Terry Smalley as MC The Fate of Anaesthesia Broadbustle with Winton Scott as MC and cast Walter Roy Wilson Jack Gentry Larry Jordan Frankie Miller Gene Thornton Mother Murphys Meatball Program starring Terry Todd emceed by Winton Scott David Dyer as Bing Crosby Bobby Richardson Gene Thornton and Doyle Bebee as the Andrews Sisters in a spoof while Don Starling and Elwood Munson satirize a soap opera.

Ance E. G. Schriever Terry Smalley Anaesthesia Broadbustle Winton Scott Walter Roy Wilson Jack Gentry Larry Jordan Frankie Miller Gene Thornton Mother Murphy Terry Todd David Dyer Bing Crosby Bobby Richardson Doyle Bebee Andrews Sisters Don Starling Elwood Munson

Pleating Of Draperies Is Becker Topic

The Becker PTA home and family life program met at Mrs. R. B. Bixler’s home. Miss Mary Lee Browne demonstrated French pleaters for drapery making. Attendees included Mesdames Schevis Jr Kilgore Stapp Meredith Kelso Bixler Bloomquist and Bloomquist. Mrs. W. B. Kilayre will host next Tuesday.

R. B. Bixler James Becker Pta Home and Family Life Program Mary Lee Browne John Schevis Jr W. B. Kilgore E. L. Stapp D. R. Meredith Cecil Kelso Roland Bloomquist Ronald Bloomquist W. B. Kilayre Jewell

Davis Jones Rites Unite Sue Jones and Leo B Davis

A double ring ceremony conducted by the bridegroom’s uncle Rev. Gus J Craven united Miss Sue Jones and Leo B Davis on March 9 in the home of the bridegroom’s parents 1022 East 44th After a wedding trip the couple will reside in Austin where Mr Davis works for Capitol Laundry

Gus J. Craven Sue Jones Leo B. Davis B. F. Davis East 44Th Austin Mr. Davis Capitol Laundry

Postal Auxiliary To Meet Thursday

The Ladies Auxiliary to the National Association of Postal Supervisors Branch Nine will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Post master s Office.

Postal Auxiliary National Association of Postal Supervisors Branch Nine

HST Club Plans Friday Meeting With Local Hostesses

The HST Club will meet with Mrs. Mercy P. Ramsey at 4312 Speedway at 3 p m Friday. Co hosts will be Mesdames Ada Bogart J W Caller and C H Harper.

Mercy P. Ramsey Speedway Ada Bogart J. W. Caller C. H. Harper

Blue Bonnet Margarine Ad Pitches Flavor Nutrition Economy

Mrs Deems Taylor Puts On Blue Bonnet features Sue Bonnet margarine praised for flavor nutrition and economy. The ad touts a country sweet taste and rich nutrition and notes its yellow color quick two minute spread on vegetables or bread.

Mrs. Deems Taylor Deems Taylor

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