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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1949

Page

7

Brykerwoods PTA installs new officers and chairmen

Brykerwoods PTA held its May meeting with Mrs. R. N. Lewis presiding as officer installations. New officers include Mrs. H. J. Strong as president and Mrs. J. W. Woodruff as vice president. Numerous chairmen and delegates were named across committees, with reports noting 15 large boxes of clothing donated to the PTA clothing fund. Social hour hostesses were mothers of two first graders.

Brykerwoods Pta R. N. Lewis Pta’s H. J. Strong J. W. Woodruff Allan P. Blaebaum Cecil Rotsch E. M. DeGuerin Strong Charlies R. H. Chapman G. T. Saunders Myrtle Bridwell W. D. Anderson PTA Clothing Fund Vivian Rudisill Viva Walker

Cecil Bouldens To Visit Here

Dr. and Mrs. Cecil F. Boulden Jr. arrive in Austin in the first week of June to visit Mr. and Mrs. Cecil F. Boulden Sr. at 1500 Woodlawn Boulevard. Dr. Boulden completes a two year Army Medical Corps tour at Fort Warren in Cheyenne Wyoming and will begin a residency in internal medicine at Hermann Hospital in Houston on July 1.

Cecil F. Boulden Jr Austin Cecil F. Boulden Woodlawn Boulevard Boulden Army Medical Corps Fort Warren Cheyenne Wyo Hermann Hospital Houston

Baker P-TA Representatives Attend Austin Instruction Meet

Fourteen Baker P-TA members attended the Austin City Council of P-TA instruction at Metz School. Officers and members included Mesdames Pfeiffer Salcher Gillett Smith Kramer Smith Sappington Moreland Williams Jr. Shaw Decherd Pennock Spillar Schroeter. Guest speaker was Mrs James Leonard of Fort Worth. Superintendent J W Edgar also spoke.

Baker P-Ta Austin City P-Ta Metz School Paul H. Pfeiffer O. F. Salcher E. L. Gillett Chester W. Smith J. F. Kramer Ivan Smith Gene Sappington J. B. Moreland W. T. Williams Jr Homer Shaw W. T. Decherd Lewis Pennock O. D. Spill

Betty Krause Given Tea at San Antonio Gathering

Miss Betty Krause of the June Austin High School class was honored at a tea hosted by her aunt Mrs. E A Brown in San Antonio. Spring flowers adorned the refreshments on a pale green Irish linen cloth. Guests included Fern Johnson Helen Potthoff Belva Jean Stiles Cleo Kitchens Estina Brown and Mrs O R Krause.

Betty Krause Austin High School E. A. Brown San Antonio Fern Johnson Helen Potthoff Belva Jean Stiles Cleo Kitchens Estina Brown O. R. Krause Austin Kwill Klub TFWC Lillian Wester Greta Garbo Deanna Durbin Frank Sinatra Georgia Lucas Rena Reynolds Ella Mae Sturdivant Jemima Pearl M. Drummond Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy Nina Lee Weisinger Jeanette McDonald Nelson Eddy H. E. Ferree V. E. Lander Minnie Pearl J. L. Valentine Mollie W. T. Decherd M. R. Bentley Jane Friend Irma M. K. Parsons al Jolson Adolph Koch Luella Parsons Claudie G. Hazelwood Paul Goldmann Walter Winchell Gerald Clapton

Azalea Camellia Group Schedules Thursday Meeting

The Azalea and Camellia Study Group of the Violet Crown Garden Club will meet in Calcasieu Auditorium at 10 a.m. Thursday, instead of 10 a.m. Wednesday as previously reported.

Violet Crown Garden Club Calcasieu Auditorium

Coronation To Be Held At Mathews School

The king and queen of flowerland will be crowned Friday at Mathews School at 6 30 p m The royal pair are students Joe Clark and Beverly Young After the coronation flowers from different countries will be presented by students in costumes and dances will be performed The PTA will serve refreshments in the new cafeteria after ceremonies Princes and princesses include Scot Craven Charles Morrison Laura Waldrop Marsha Jean Troux and other students across grades one through six

Flowerland Mathews School Joe Clark Beverly Young PTA Scot Craven Charles Morrison Laura Waldrop Marsha Jean Troux Billy Wilson Wayne Landrum Patricia Young Marjorie Sue Snowden Raymond Tate Gary Morrison Janice Johnson Daravene Daniel Tommy Davidson Bert White Barbara Williams Virginia Wolfe Tommy Wuntch Jerry Lee Hughes Leta Gayle Riffe Shereen West Towell Dingler Carolyn Davis

Meetings Today Tuesday Community Organization Schedule

A compact listing of local gatherings including Book Review Club at the TFWC building 11 30 a m and Child Study Club at University Baptist Church 9 15 a m. Also Allan PTA at the school auditorium 7 30 p m and Woman's auxiliary to the Travis County Medical Society at Calca sieu auditorium 10 am to 12 noon. Other events include Capital Study Guild picnic at Zilker Park noon Special Education PTA at Robert E Lee School auditorium 7 30 p m and Duplicate bridge with University Ladies Intermediates led by Mrs M L Harper 5414 Harmon 7 30 Faculty Wives Social Club with Mrs Banks McLaurin 206 West 32nd 3 30 p m Alpha Omicron Pi Alumnae chapter house 7 30 p m.

Woman's Auxiliary Travis County Medical Society Calcasieu Auditorium Capital Study Guild Zilker Park PTA Robert E. Lee School Banks McLaurin West 32Nd Alpha Omicron Pi Alumnae

WSCS Installation at Govalle Methodist Church

WSCS at Govalle Methodist Church held services Monday night with Mrs. C. Boatman installed as president. New officers include Mrs. A. M. Bankst on as vice president, Mrs. C. M. Petri recording secretary and promotion secretary, and Mrs. Fred Watts treasurer. Secretaries sworn in: Mrs. Tom Wilson, Mrs. C. A. Yeoman, Mrs. B. F. Davis, Mrs. Isaac Jones, Mrs. Jessie Lee Boatman, Mrs. M. H. Strickland, and Mrs. R. E. Chaney for publicity and printing.

Govalle Methodist Church C. Boatman WSCS W. E. Anderson A. M. Bankston C. M. Petri Fred Watts Tom Wilson C. A. Yeoman B. F. Davis Isaac Jones Jessie Lee Boatman M. H. Strickland R. E. Chaney

Bergstrom Officers Wives Plan Wednesday Card Day

The Bergstrom Officers Wives Club will meet at 1 30 p m Wednesday in the Officers Club at the Field for a card day.

Bergstrom Bergstrom Officers Wives Club Officers Club

Roland Moores Visit In Kentucky

Mr and Mrs Roland Moore Sr returned to Austin after a trip to Louisville Kentucky to see the Kentucky Derby.

Roland Moores Kentucky Roland Moore Sr Austin Louisville

Alice Ann Bunch Feted At Spring Graduation Tea

An Austin High spring graduate, Miss Alice Ann Bunch, was honored at a 4 to 6 pm tea hosted by her aunts, Mesdames Eric B. Magnuson and J. Howard Gilbert, at 2200 Schulle. The event featured maroon and white decor, a centerpiece of snapdragons and gladioli, and a gypsy fortune-telling act.

Austin Alice Ann Bunch Eric B. Magnuson J. Howard Gilbert Magnuson Schulle

Shrine Annes Hold Circus Themed Dinner At Hudsons

Members of the Shrine Annes were entertained Thursday evening at a dinner party at Hudsons. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Dave Shipwash and Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Aselton. A circus theme decor w as featured with attendees including Chester Sykes A F Jones Emil H Spillmann Norwood King Ed Rather Walter Pierce Arvid Johnson and the hosts.

Shrine Annes Hudson's Dave Shipwash Mrs C. T. Aselton Messrs. and Mesdames Chester Sykes A. F. Jones Emil H. Spillmann Norwood King Ed Rather Walter Pierce Arvid Johnson

Gillespie Family Visit Amid Military Career Moves

Lt. Donald Gillespie and his wife and son stay with Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Gillespie at 709 West 26th Street while he travels from Quantico Virginia to a new posting at El Toro California. The Marine Air Corps officer is en route to this assignment.

H. P. Gillespie West 26Th Donald E. Gillespie Donald Jr Lt. Gillespie Marine Air Corps Quantico Austin el Toro Calif

A O Pi Alumnae To Meet Tuesday

Alpha Omicron Pi Alumnae will convene in the chapter house at 7 30 p m Tuesday.

Alpha Omicron Pi

Mrs Seiders Is Hostess for Asbury WSCS Meeting

The Asbury WSCS recently met at Mrs. R. D. Seiders home with the theme Cooperation in Building a Christian America. Mrs. Rex Jackson led the program assisted by Mrs. Audrey Jones and Mrs. Helen Peal. Worship was conducted by Mrs. D. Rhea Allison. Refreshments were served to 18 members and two guests.

America Asbury Wscs R. D. Seiders Rex Jackson Audrey Jones Helen Peal D. Rhea Allison

Mrs Sharborough To Address Ridgetop Education Class

Mrs Virginia Sharborough will speak on Learning to Think Straight at the Ridgetop Parent education class. The session starts at 9 a.m. Thursday in the home of Mrs Albert Hadler at 921 East 51st.

Virginia Sharborough Albert Hadeler East 51St

Savory Sauerkraut Casserole Recipe

Mix sauerkraut with finely grated onion and tomato sauce. Season with salt pepper and sugar. Turn into a casserole. Top with bread crumbs coated in melted butter and bake in a moderate oven. Serves as a side with pork chops.

Baby Home Guild to Meet With Mrs Lawrence Looney

Board members set a meeting for 10 a m Friday with Mrs Lawrence Looney at 907 West 30th to discuss charity work and affiliated activities.

Baby Home Guild Board The Baby Home Guild Lawrence Looney West 30Th

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Grand Rapids Cecil Bouldens T Norcross Afi We Norcross Worcross Inc Madison Ave. Nly Mathews University Baptist Church Allan Pta University Ladies Intermediates M. L. Harper Harmon Yaring John Booth Doris Scratchin Marie Stiegal Eleanor Harris Julia Ann Hagood Betty Carolyn Bunch C. A. Bunch J. Will Gilbert Miss Bunch Kwill Klub W. E. Lander Wester Harold Robinson J. S. Moss W. G. Franklin Paul Goldman R. D. Parker Claudia G. Hazelwood James Garner Ray Pegram C. W. Bolton Bessie Whitis Alice Carmen Eunice Carmin Mayme Comer Ethel Weisinger Ella Mae Strudivant Erin Bradfield Lucille Morley Donald Gillespie Mrs. Seiders Mrs. Sharborough Congress Piease C.O.D Berkshire Belle Sharmeer Cohama Boyd Seersucker Infants’ Shop
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