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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1949

Page

9

Miss Kirsche Weds James Davidson In Home Ceremony

Miss Betty Kirsche daughter of Mr and Mrs O E Kirsche of Taylor and James A Davidson son of Mr and Mrs W D Davidson Sr of Granger wed at the bride’s home February 19 The Rev I B McFadin performed the double ring ceremony The home was decorated with white gladioli and stock A reception featured a tiered wedding cake Davidson Jr attended as best man The bride is a Taylor High School graduate and deputy tax collector The groom a Granger High School graduate served in the Navy and farms near Granger the couple will reside on the farm

Raymond Schroeder W. D. Davidson Jr Houston Taylor Granger High School Navy Granger

Bible Class Entertained By Vocalist

Berean Bible Class of the Evangelical Free Church met Friday afternoon at Mrs. E G Carlson Montopolis Road with Mrs R L Jones in charge. Accompanied by pianist Mrs Harry Johnson two solos were sung by Mrs Eugene Weinberg of Williams Bay Wis. Gifts were given to Mrs Weinberg. Refreshments and flowers framed the event. Present were Rev and Mrs Eugene Weinberg and many members including Mrs Ernest Gurstson Mrs Vernon Frederison and Mrs Carl Munson among others.

R. L. Jones Evangelical Free Church E. G. Carlson Montopolis Road Harry Johnson Eugene Weinberg Williams Bay Wis Weinberg Vernon Frederison Ernest Gurstson Carlos Anderson Roy Ryden Will Ryden Bable Clifford Dewey Johnson Carl Munson Anna Nelson Hillard Nelson Paul Roselli Robert G. Carlson Ernest Courtney Eric Sundeen Dave Pearson Will Pearson William Willmer Wesley Johnson Martin Peterson Gus Shuberg

P-TA States Film and Dinner Event at Grace Church

A film titled Families First will be shown Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Grace Methodist Church, sponsored by the Race Methodist P-TA Pre-School Mothers Group. A discussion led by C. B. Breedlove follows. Mrs. A. J. Adair is the program chairman. A Mexican dinner is planned Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. under PTA sponsorship.

Grace Methodist Church Race Methodist P-Ta C. B. Breedlove A. J. Adair PTA

Mrs Harton Feted at Briggs Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs H E Harton was honored at a surprise birthday party in Briggs. Guests from Georgetown and nearby areas included Ernest Peters Joyce Weir N W Faught Patsy Faught Barbara Faught Ray Faught Hershel Faught August Faught Jimmie Taylor Ella Taylor Tom Kendrick W D Black L W Stewart Cleo Billie Joyce A W Stewart M S Dwyer Don Rives Gautier family Lillian Spinks Kathryn Cloud Joyce Caskey Cora Ellen Black Edwina Harton and others.

Florence Harrold Horton Lampasas Jimmie A. Taylor Jimmie Max John Ella Taylor Tom Kendrick W. D. Black L. W. Stewart Laudell Harry Treva Gayle W. J. Taylor Cleo Billie Joyce

Hat fashions of Spring Mist feature dramatic feathers and veils

The article describes crown inspired bowler hats with side-shoot brims and white felt cock tail hats. Maud Roser’s design uses a chin-tied white veil, heron feathers echoing the brim. Mary Stuart’s shade displays trailing veiling on water-blue satin with gold embroidery.

Maud Roser Mary Stuart

Freeman Couple Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Elgin

Mr and Mrs Thomas Freeman Sr observed their golden wedding with an open house in Elgin. Married March 6 1899 at the Church of Christ in McDade the pair hosted about 100 guests from Houston Austin Taylor McDade Elgin Bastrop Dallas Rockdale and San Angelo along with three sons and two daughters and several grandchildren.

Elgin Mar Thomas Freeman Sr Church of Christ At McDade Thomas Curtis Houston Blanche Freeman Carolyn Ann Freeman Glenda Freeman Austin Betty Curtis Freeman Ellis Thomas Jr Taylor Bastrop Dallas Rockdale San Angelo

Paradise of the Pacific program guides WSCS gathering

In Giddings on March 15 the WSCS met at Mrs. F. B. Curry home with the topic Paradise of the Pacific. Mrs. J. T. Longley led worship and Mrs. Curry spoke on Hawaii’s early history. Mrs. Hugh Milburn discussed the Su Wesley Mission Home in Honolulu. A district WSCS conference was set for March 29 in Giddings.

Giddings Pacific WSCS F. B Curry J. T. Longley Curry Hawaii Hugh Milburn Su Wesley Honolulu Jeff Hodges B. T. Harris M. G. Heck Dora Hamff John Hempel E. H. Rost M. E. Kirke D. T. Childress Larry Stokes Ella Burgdorf F. Burns Jonesboro, Ark

Liberty Hill WMU Meeting Recaps Mission Study

Liberty Hill WMU gathered for a day of prayer and mission study led by Mrs. M Armstrong in the Baptist annex. A covered dish luncheon followed with attendees including Mesdames Armstrong Shuffield Jackson Parker Swenson Spencer Thorp Anderson Meyers Meyers Bowman and Miss Matthews Barton and Tucker.

Liberty Hill M. Armstrong WMU Baptist Annex Mesdames John Shuffield Sam Jackson L. M. Parker Virgil Swenson J. T. Spencer H. Thorp F. F. Anderson Earl Meyers Joe Meyers W. C. Bowman Misses Lenora Matthews Lee Barton Fay Tucker

Briggs Hayloft Gang Presents Musical in Liberty Hill

The Briggs Hayloft Gang presented a musical in Liberty Hill on March 15 under Girl Scouts sponsorship. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary served cake and coffee to raise funds for local scouting projects.

Liberty Hill Briggs American Legion Auxiliary

Mrs. Saul Is Honored On Birthday

In Hutto March 15 a birthday party honored Mrs. J. P. Saul at the home of her niece Mrs. G B McCormick. W D Holman won high score in 42 games and Jean Tinning had low score.

Alex Martin Porter Walker Paul Mathews R. B. Payne H. A. Farley Jean Tinning W. D. Holman A. H. Evans F. D. Farley Harold Farley R. H. Nelson Saul McCormick Riley Henley

Miss Whitley Given Party In Prenuptial Shower

Georgetown March 15. Miss Maxine Whitley of Austin honored at a prenuptial shower hosted by Miss Shirley Perriraz. Spring flowers decor. Attending were Mesdames Ira Whitley Joe Perriraz Bennie Perriraz Robert Whitley Minnie Mc Laughlin Abner Munson Ray Purl Ewel McDonald Mrs Marsh Rawlings Round Rock Mrs Jack McNair Waco Mrs Willie Wuthrich Taylor Also Misses Dorothy Reagan Barbara Gresham Shirley Munson Billie B Hausenfluke Dorothy Wuthrich Hildegarde Frisch Novella Shugard Loren Lorenz Joyce Green Joyce Ahlgren Temple.

Georgetown Maxine Whitley Austin Gloria Masters Shirley Perriraz Perriraz Ira Whitley Joe Perriraz Bennie Perriraz Robert Whitley Minnie McLaughlin Abner Munson Ray Purl Ewel McDonald Marsh Rawlings Round Rock Jack McNair Waco

73rd Birthday Is Observed in Llano Rancher Host Dinner

Llano County rancher Alex Rothmann of Castell was honored on his 73rd birthday with a dinner at his home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Ruff and daughter Jane Elliott of Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Ein Bode and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. O. C. Roeke of Fredericksburg, and several Kothmann families from Mason and Llano.

Llano Alex Rothmann Castell Llano County Ss. W. Ruff Jane Elliott Austin Ein Bode O. C. Roeke Fredericksburg Francis Kothmann Mason Roy Kothmann

Thrall Homemaking Classes Select Spring Projects

Thrall second year class names a garden project outside the cottage with flowers and vegetables. Students Lorene Wilde Eleanor Bachmeyer Mary Ann Bitner Marjorie Blackwell Laverne Caninenberg Joyce Carter Christene Diddle Vera Hanson Marie Kuhl Albena Leatherwood Irene Rithmeyer Bonnie Schirpik Rosalie Walthers Pauline Sulke work on the garden. Third year class plans foreign dinners with Eunice Hanson Elsie Kanak Rosalie Matria Loraine George Lydia Muery Lillian Tieman hosting Spanish Mexican and French dishes.

Lorene Wilde Eleanor Bachmeyer Mary Ann Bitner Marjorie Blackwell Laverne Caninenberg Joyce Carter Christene Diddle Vera Han Marie Kuhl Albena Leatherwood Irene Rithmeyer Bonnie Schirpik Rosalie Walthers Pauline Sulke Eunice Hanson Elsie Kanak Rosalie Matria Loraine George Lydia Muery Lillian Tieman Deloris Kerlin Lenora Clapton Dorothy Seggern Dolores Kerlin Rosalie Katrla

Mothers Group Meeting at Ridgetop Preschool

Ridgetop PTA and Pre-School Mothers Group will meet with Mrs. H. F. Ingersoll at 9 30 a m Thursday at 5310 Evans. Miss Rebecca Sanders director of Christian education at St David's Church will speak on Religion in the Development of the Pre-School Child.

Ridgetop Pta H. F. Ingersoll Evans Rebecca Sanders St. David’s Church

Giddings Methodist Class Hosts Church Party

The Giddings MMM class entertained church members with a game party featuring bridge and dominoes. Refreshments were served. C. N. Bigham, superintendent of schools, teaches the class.

Giddings Giddings Methodist MMM C. N. Bigham

Mrs. Olander Hostess To Hutto Club

The Tuesday Club met at the home of Mrs. Oscar Olander near Hutto with assistant hostess Mrs. Ray Hardsion. Flower plants were exchanged and Mrs. Ray Engvall of Georgetown demonstrated flower arrangement for home and church including corsage making. Attendees included many local residents and Mrs. Engvall and Mr. Engvall of Georgetown.

Civic Club Hears Geography Talk in Johnson City

In Johnson City on March 15 the Woman’s Civic Club met at Mrs. H. H. Huber’s home. W. W. Kruger and Curtis Gipson spoke on geography as Mrs. Joe Chamberlain led the program. Co-hostesses were Mesdames M. B. Barrow and W. W. Kruger. 25 guests attended with refreshments served.

Johnson City Mesdames W. W. Kruger Curtis Gipson Woman's Civic Club H. H. Huber M. B. Barrow Joe Chamberlain

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Kirsche Mrs. Harton Paris Thomas Freemans Leander Austin Laundry Dial OAL Lavaca Briggs Hayloft Gang Presents Mrs. Saul Miss Whitley Federal Bakery Silze Congress Thrall Ridgetop Giddings Methodist Cottenband Mrs. Olander Civic Club California B. Johansen Leon Style Shop of Jenny Spry Lever Brothers
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