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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1949

Page

8

King and Queen Chosen At Giddings High Coronation

Georgia Ann Mc Donald is named queen, with Louis Gaeke crowned king at Giddings High School coronation. Princess and prince are Mary Beth Arndt and Paul Marvin Pratho, among a court of classmates and attendees from eight area schools. Flower girl Mary Weigelt and crown bearer Sherwood Mantzel participated. music included Antonio Charrosquedo and Rancho Grande segments.

Giddings Giddings High School Georgia Ann McDonald Louis Gaeke Sta Mary Beth Arndt Paul Marvin Pratho Eugene Winkler Eola Neil Late Louis Gacke Angeline Mitschke James Arndt Betty Adkins Neal Namken Barbara Schweda Charles Frieda Caldwell Virginia Munch Alfons Weigelt Elgin Gloria Becker Jessie Stence Lexington Elma Hodges Joe Harville Bastrop Betty Wilson John Seale Bellville Gerraine Honey G. B. Whitfield Georgetown Elizabeth Bryant Dickie Haddox Navasota Mary Weigelt Sherwood Mantzel Juan Charrosquedo

NAUD Celebrates First Anniversary in Texas Chapter Event

The Texas Chapter National Association of University Dames marked its first anniversary Friday at Mrs. Albert Walker’s home 1417 Preston. Guests and officers attended a formal tea with iris displays, a "Happy Birthday NAUD" cake, and a gold star honor for sponsor Mrs. Fred P. Helm.

Texas National Association of University Dames Albert Walker Preston

Mrs W H Polk Elected President of Bartlett P TA

Mrs William H Polk is president elect of the Bartlett P TA for 1949 50 with Mrs C F Hill as vice president Mrs Marvin Thomas secretary and Mrs Herbert Keller treasurer The group voted to donate 250 for school movie equipment and 20 for Girls Chorus supplies Attendance prizes went to sixth and ninth grades Mayor Leslie Moore spoke on Home the Place to Develop Citizenship and Responsibility Devotional by Mrs Gus Sager piano selections by Jimmie Harris and Mary Louise Limmer Girls Chorus performed The next conference date was postponed one week due to a district PTA meeting.

C. F. Hill Marvin Thomas Herbert Keller Leslie Moore Gus Sager Jimmie Harris Mary Louise Limmer

Mrs. Morgan Elected At Medical Auxiliary Show

The Travis County Medical Society Woman’s Auxiliary staged an all cotton style show hosted by the Junior League at Hitchin Post luncheon. New officers including Mrs. W. P. Morgan were elected. installation is planned for May with out of town guests and numerous gowns from The Marie Antoinette on display.

Woman's Auxiliary Travis County Medical Society Hitchin’ Post Junior League Marie Antoinette A. H. Neighbors Sr W. P. Morgan Sandi Esquivel Harris Williams Henry Hilgarther A. H. Neighbors Jr Palmer Woodson Raleegh Ross Dalton Richardson Travis County Medical Auxiliary Mesdames E. R. Leggett B. A. Kirkpatrick E. W. Stromberg W. R. Swanson Roy Kirkpatrick Taylor Martin Hoch Smithville Joe Shepherd Barnet J. Frank Clark Howell Gaddy Ben Rice Hal Ramsay Georgetown J. P. Loveless John Goddard Bastrop T. D. Vaughan Bertram David Crystal Milan Cole California

Home Theme Guides Elgin PTA March Meeting

The Elgin PTA met in the grammar school auditorium with Mrs. Louis Lundgren presiding. Mrs. Syd Davis led the devotional as talks by Mrs. Franklin Condron and Mrs. Lawson Rivers shaped the program. Plans for a May event on May 2 were discussed. guests included local civic club members. Refreshments were provided by mothers of first and second graders.

Elgin Spl Elgin Pta Grammar Louis Lundgren Syd Davis Franklin Condron Lawson Rivers

Pastor Welcomes Three New Members at St. Peter’s Church

In Coupland on March 22 at a St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church Pastor's Aide meeting three new members were introduced Mrs. Raimund Goetz Mrs. Willie Mager and Mrs. O P Spiegel were welcomed in charge of the meeting by president Mrs. Kermit Kreidel Hostesses were Mesdames E J Speckels and M F Spiegelhauer.

Bankses Welcome Daughter Virginia Ann in Dallas

A daughter, Virginia Ann, was born March 17 to Mr. and Mrs. James H. Banks of Dallas. Mrs. Banks is the former Miss Mary Virginia Bussey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bussey of Washington, D C, formerly of Austin. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Banks of Austin.

Virginia Ann James H. Banks Dallas Mary Virginia Bussey Banks W. S. Bussey Washington, D. C Austin E. H. Banks

Congress Avenue Dorcas Class Elects New Officers

The Congress Avenue Baptist Dorcas Class met at 1306 Newton, Mrs. E. W. Bracewell’s home, with Mrs. W. Linder as co host. Mrs. H. G. Easley elected service scout and Mesdames Linder Bebee and Bushnell named new group captains. St Patrick Day decor featured.

E. W. Bracewell Newton Congress Avenue W. Linder H. G. Easley E. L. Bebee J. O. Bushnell G. A. Coble J. M. Eaves R. B. Estepp Tom Fisher V. Linder

Ki-Anns Luncheon Features Little Theater Skit

Austin Little Theater presented a skit from Only an Orphan Girl at Ki-Anns luncheon in the Georgian Tea Room. Mrs David Benjamin introduced the cast and decorations used yellow red and green balloons.

Little Theater Austin Little Theater David Benjamin George Atkins

Georgetown Rites Read Nuptials of J D Black and Mrs Thompson

Mrs J D Thompson and J D Black spoke nuptial vows March 17 at Jarrell Methodist Church with Rev Ralph Hasten officiating. The couple, attended by Mr and Mrs Fred E White of Jarrell, will reside in Georgetown after a wedding trip to the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico. Mr Black will run his Jarrell farm.

Georgetown J. D. Thompson J. D Jarrell Methodist Church Rarph Hasten Fred E. White Jarrell Rio Grande Valley Mexico Black

Music Club Program Set

Taylor March 22 Two piano numbers will be featured on the program at the Music Club Wednesday afternoon at the L. W. Voters studio. Mrs J C Stern will lead the program with Mesdames Lang Richter John M Griffith R E Johnson E C Dahlberg Kirby Vance L W Voters and Don Scarbrough participating.

Book Trailers Change Meeting Time and Place

The Book Trailers will meet at 3 20 p m Thursday with Mrs E P Conkle at 510 Cater Drive. The conference moved from Mrs H B Henrys home due to a death in her family.

E. P. Conkle Cater Drive H. B. Henry

Aunt Ellen's Pi-Do and Bis-Do Cheesy Pastry Tips

Quick home baking tips show Aunt Ellen's Pi-Do thinner than pie crust. Layer half dough with cheese, fold, roll thin, egg wash, more cheese, and poppy seeds. Cut into oblongs 2 by 1 inches and bake at 450 for about ten minutes. A playful note suggests asking grocer for Aunt Ellen's Bis-Do.

Ellen

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