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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1949

Page

7

Birthday Party for Carol Edwards in Bastrop State Park

Carol Edwards celebrated her fourth birthday with a party at the State Park Refectory in Bastrop. Hosts were her great grandmother Mrs. Pete Griesenbeck and grandmother Mrs. H. E. Tarver. attendees included family and friends from Austin and Bastrop.

Bastrop Sps Carol Edwards State Park Refectory Pete Griesenbeck H. E. Tarver F. R. Edwards Bryker Drive Austin Russel Edwards Ann Adams Forrest Adams Bobby Jenkins John Powell Ash Linda Freida Gene Terry Sandra Wright Clark Wright Ann Eskew Susan Eskew Genie Peebles Bobbie Peebles David Lock Jill Allen Jo Ann Grisenbeck William Griesenbeck Bryan Whitten Jr Terry Sanders Linda Claiborne Ann Knox Donna Kay Zapalac Mary Susan

Lampasas Girl Feted At Party

Janet Sue Richardson was feted at a birthday party hosted by her mother Mrs. J. S. Richardson in Adamsville. The pink and white theme showed in roses on the refreshment table and the birthday cake with five candles. Guests included several neighborhood children and Adamsville school first and second graders along with local mothers.

Leander School Honors 15 On Honor Roll

Leander School officials released an honor roll listing 15 students. Names include Winnie Hyatt Gladys Preece Alda Lee Ray Wanda Roberts Nancy Cotton Charles Craven Frances Giddens Betty Ammack Don Hart Barbara Hickman Henry Insall Charles Johnson Helen Montelongo Janice Ringstaff and Doris Simpson.

Leander School Leander Winnie Hyatt Gladys Preece Alda Lee Ray Wanda Roberts Nancy Cotton Charles Craven Frances Giddens Betty Ammack Don Hart Barbara Hickman Henry Insall Charles Johnson Helen Montelongo Janice Ringstaff Doris Simpson

Mrs Stauffer Honored At Thrall Birthday Dinner

Mrs Emil Stauffer was honoree at a birthday dinner in Thrall on Sunday. Attending were Harvey Johnson, Harry Stauffer, Alfred Krieg, Arthur Friestmeyer, Adolph Weise, Emil Stauffer, Ella Stauffer, Robert Stauffer, children, and Earnest Stauffer in Thrall.

Thrall Sps Emil Stauffer Messrs

Millinery Course Offered at YWCA This Spring

Registrations for a millinery course at the YWCA are open this week. Miss Mary King, former local milliner, will instruct a class for women and girls from 9 30 to 11 30 a m each Monday through May 30.

YWCA Mary King

Immergruen Lodge Plans Friday Afternoon Meeting

Immergruen Lodge Eight will hold a 3 pm Friday gathering in Saengerrunde Hall chaired by Mrs. B. E. Turner. Assisting her are Mesdames Will Carleton, R. E. Walker, O. Frentrup, S. McBee, Robert Brandt and Miss Anita Schutze.

Immergruen Lodge B. E. Turner Saengerrunde Hall Turner Mesdames Will Carleton R. E. Walker O. Frentrup S. McBee Robert Brandt Anita Schutze

Mrs Cox Elected Leader Of Lampasas Bud And Blossom Club

Mrs Faye Cox will serve as president of the Bud and Blossom Club for two years after an election at Mrs Ed Allard s home. Other officers include Mrs Ethel McLean vice president Crystal Upton recording secretary W H Rathman corresponding secretary Kathleen Underwood treasurer Ruth Eakin reporter and Ross Jenkins historian. Evelyn Ross co hosted the session which featured flower arrangement slides and chrysanthemum show. Twenty one members attended. The next conference is set for April 11 at Mrs Evelyn Robb s home.

David A. Reeves Austin Junior Woman’s Club George E. Meyer Mary Street Lila Ann Parker Kenneth Sandberg Mesdames John Nash Jr Rogan Giles Dan Felts Neal Douglass Ethel McLean Crystal Upton W. H. Rathman Kathleen Underwood Ruth Eakin Ross Jenkins Evelyn Ross Ed Allard Evelyn Robb

Robert Brooks Birthday Party Honored at Family Celebration

On his second birthday Robert Brooks was feted by parents Mr and Mrs R Max Brooks. The blue and yellow decor featured a rabbit centerpiece, balloons and Easter baskets. Grandmother Mrs M L Moody and aunt Mrs Corinne B Moore cut the cake while sister Carole assisted.

Robert Brooks R. Max Brooks Robert M. L. Moody Kerrville Corinne B. Moore Austin Carole Louise Brooks Steve Sheffield Alan Barr Lucille Sparenberg Betty Beal Tommy Baldridge Phoebe Michael Clarke Dicker Beverly Sheffield Howard Barr Charles Sparenberg Roy Beal Doyle Baldridge Clarke Craig George Clarke Joe Renfro Roy Wade

Leander Class Hosts Party Honoring Teacher and Student

Leander High School junior class entertained with a birthday party for Mrs. J. W. Goodlett and student Pat Henry. After refreshments the group rehearsed for a play to be staged next month.

Leander Leander High School J. W. Goodlett Pat Henry

Alpha Phi Alumnae Round-Up Party Planned in Austin

Alpha Phi alumnae will host a Round-Up party Saturday in Austin. The Austin Alumnae Chapter will entertain at the home of Miss Jane Harkrider located at 2103 Townes Lane.

Alpha Phi Austin Jane Harkrider Townes Lane

YWCA Marks Fifth Anniversary Dinner Plans

The YWCA branch marks its fifth anniversary with an 8 30 p m dinner on Thursday. Founder Mrs C H Christian will be principal speaker. Turkey dinner reservations are one dollar each and can be made by telephone at 2 1357.

YWCA C. H. Christian

Mrs Bieberstein Given Birthday Party In Giddings

Mrs. W. R. Bieberstein of Austin formerly of Giddings was honored with a birthday party at the home of H. H. Etzel. About 40 guests attended the gathering in Giddings on March 30.

Giddings W. R. Bieberstein Austin Giddlings H. H. Etzel

Mrs Petrick Is Honored In Burnet

In Burnet on March 30, Mrs John Paul Petrick formerly Miss Floreine Jenkins was honored at a reception hosted by Mrs Bert Debo with Mrs Garland Meddars as co hostess. Apple blossom decor and a white pineapple cloth refreshment table featured in the party with numerous guests and hosts named.

Clarence Petrick Joyce Ray Lucile Eanes Wayne Barton Lola Gayle Shilling Waddell Northington Amos Jenkins

Miss Edens Captures Kerr County 4-H Dress Review

Kerrville March 30 Miss Patricia Ann Edens of Center Point won first prize in Kerr County 4-H Club dress revue. She will represent the county at the June dress revue in College Station. Second place went to Lucille Tenberg and third to Nelda Everett, both Center Point. junior winner Betty Lou DeVore of Center Point. Also recognized were Doris Brown Jo Anne Irene DeVore and Florence Leeder.

Kerrville Patricia Ann Edens Center Point Kerr County 4-H Club

Wiener Roast Held by Taylor Troop Nine

Taylor March 30. Brownies of Troop Nine entertained with a wiener roast in the city park. Attending members included Bonnie Jean Mucha Nancy Bryan Nina Ruth Carter Gloria Jordan Edna Marie Mayer Shirley Minzenmeyer Sandra Kay Seelig Claryce Smith Betty Lou Lawrence Patricia Fra zier Mary Frances Brown Wanda Faye Olson Billy Catherine Dodd Ernestine Hernandez Lucia Garcia Leaders present were Mrs John Seelig and Mrs Carl Mayer along with Mesdames Fred Minzenmeyer Tom Teer D L Mann and C J Warren.

Womanless Wedding Planned by Becker P T A Friday

Becker P T A schedules a womanless wedding and folk dance at the Becker school gym at 8 p.m. Performers include Otto Ludwig as the bride and Milton Grams as the bridegroom with a full cast. Free admission.

Becker P Otto Ludwig Milton Grams Frank McBee Johnnie B. Rogers Frank Christal N. O. Crummley Jack Lamb Pat Canion C. B. Bunce Gus Artz A. R. Trautwein Robert Reed R. B. Bixler Dudy Hess F. A. Boyce C. Dippery S. S. Brasfield

Babies Born In San Saba Told

San Saba roundup lists newborns including a daughter March 18 to Mr and Mrs Lincoln Staylor Goldthwaite a daughter March 19 to Mr and Mrs C L Washburn Lometa a son March 26 to Mr and Mrs Albert H Hulsmier Cherokee a son March 21 to Mr and Mrs Jim Vasquez San Saba and a daughter March 21 to Mr and Mrs Alvis L Longley San Saba.

San Saba Lincoln Staylor Goldthwaite C. L. Washburn Lometa Albert H. Hulsmier Cherokee Jim Vasquez Alvis L. Longley

Change of life tonic claim Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription

An advertisement promotes Dr. R V Pierce Favorite Prescription as a remedy for change of life symptoms. It touts nervousness irritability and fatigue relief, with tonic stomachic benefits and increased vitality. Available as 35 tablets for 50 cents or a 7 oz bottle for $1.00.

R. V. Pierce Dr. Pierce

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Cornelia Sue Phares Leslie G. Phares Cliff Drive Cornelia Sue L. G. Phares A. S. Mahan Smithville Studer Immergruen Geo. E. Shelley W. S Bill) Drake Mrs. Bieberstein Ster Miss Edens Taylor Troop Lopby Littlefield Sida Anc Ist O. W. Braffitt Perry Dawson D. R. Meredith R. E. Dippery E. P. Conkle Yaring Jubillee Georgiana Lyring Conares Cash Cnarée c
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