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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1949

Page

7

Luncheon Honors New Officers of Law Wives Club

Newly elected officers of the Law Wives Club will be feted at a Saturday luncheon by outgoing officers. The event at Cliff House starts at 1:15 p.m. Mrs. Francis G. Culhane, retiring president, will introduce the new officers and members. Reservations via Mrs. Culhane at 2-2910. members may bring guests.

Officers of Law Wives Club Aw Wives Club Cliff House Francis G. Culhane Jack Niland William J. Ehlert Robert M. Ill Culhane

Mrs Rochelle Heads Local Book Club Election

Mrs Zollie Rochelle was elected to lead the Tuesday Book Review Club for 1949 50 with H W McDade as vice president and officers including Howard Calkins secretary and William Lawson historian. The group met at the TFWC Building for a guest day luncheon and discussed There Is No Armor by Howard Spring as floral decor enhanced the gathering.

Tuesday Book Review Club TFWC Zollie Rochelle H. W. McDade Howard Calkins ES. Redford C. McCormack William J. Lawson Scott Gaines Horace Wallace Howard Spring Mesdames F. W. Cole S. J. Thomas Charles Zivley M. van Winkle B. P. Clark Joe Rowe William M. Gambrell Catherine Berwiiker A. B. Crowe Ben Riske Grady Chandler H. T. Moore A. M. Keen J. Harris Gardner William R. Spriegel C. V. Heasier C. F. Arrowood Ruth Buell J. C. Stephens Mrs. Page Jennings Los Angeles Mesdames E. M. Boyd J. L. Brown A. B. Cox Olin Culberson J. F. Ewing Homer Garrison Harry Griffiths S. E

Dinner Party Compliments Two Grads at Austin High

Miss Virginia Beth Taylor and Miss Gracie Long were honored at a Hitchin' Post dinner party hosted by their mothers Mrs. Ellie Taylor and Mrs. Meredith Long. High school colors decorated the event with gladioli and maroon ribbon corsages for each guest.

Virginia Beth Taylor Gracie Long Austin High School Hitchin’ Post Ellie Taylor Meredith Long Bessie Meek Jo Ann Hultin Bertha Ann Becker Hazel Maultsby Sissy Hughes Denny McTee Mickey Franklin Patty Folmar Chris Lindsey Clara Jean Gresham Donna Williamson Ruthie Williamson Jo Ann Burkhalter Carolyn Smith Ruth Fulcher Bitsy Neal

Child Study Club Elects Officers After Guest Talk

University Baptist Child Study Club heard Dr. Cora Martin of the University of Texas speak on Rediness for Learning. Officers were elected: Mrs. J. W. Gunn president, Mrs. E. L. Redford vice president, recording secretary Mrs. C. G. Wolfskill, corresponding secretary Mrs. Robert Gordon, treasurer Mrs. Byron Shipp. Next meeting set for June 21 at 9 15 a.m.

Cora Martin University of Texas University Baptist Child Study Club J. W. Gunn E. L. Redford C. G. Wolfskill Robert G. Gordon Byron Shipp James Bearden J. L

Shower Is Given Here For Mrs. Joe H Reynolds

Mrs Joe H Reynolds was honored Tuesday evening with a sun rise shower at 3110 Duval hosted by Mesdames William Reynolds and Martin Jones Bridge was played and refreshments were served from a lace covered table with spring flowers and pink and blue ribbons The guests included Mesdames John Deenham George Nokes Joe Spence Hollis A Moore Jr John B Greer Sam Johnson Joe Gray Preston Jones and W Terrell Blodgett

Joe H. Reynolds William Reynolds Martin Jones Reynolds Duval Mesdames John Deenham George Nokes Joe Spence Hollis A. Moore Jr John B. Greer Sam Johnson Joe Gray Preston Jones W. Terrell Blodgett

Stradivarius Forms Valued From Five Thousand To One Hundred Thousand

The present value range for Stradivarius forms crafted by the renowned 11th century Italian violin maker runs from $5,000 up to $100,000.

Miss Swindel Betrothed To Herbert Jackson

Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Swindel of 403 Riverside Drive announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Betty Jane Swindel to Herbert L. Jackson son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Stanbaugh of 1004 Bouldin. The ceremony is set for May 26 at the Presbyterian Seminary Chapel in an informal setting.

O. B. Swindel Riverside Drive Betty Jane Herbert L. Jackson T. J. Stanbaugh Bouldin Presbyterian Seminary

ESA Chapter To Meet Thursday

Delta Chi chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority will convene at 8 pm Thursday in the commissioners courtroom at the County Courthouse.

Delta Chi Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority

Mrs Hanna to Address YWCA Spring Dinner

Mrs John N Hanna of Dallas honorary national YWCA board will speak on Membership in the YWCA a Look to the Future at the YWCA spring membership dinner. The event at 6 45 p m features soprano Mrs L H Wright with accompanist Miss Harriet Cunningham and the Rosedale Trio Mesdames Ivan Smith Barney Slaughter and T O Powell. Reservations call 88741. Dinner cost is 1 dollar.

YWCA John N. Hanna Dallas National Ywca Board L. H. Wright Central Christian Church Harriet Cunningham Rosedale Trio Mesdames Ivan Smith Barney Slaughter T. O. Powell Walter Kerr

Annette Anderson to give beginner recital at home

The Texas School of Fine Arts presents Annette Anderson pupil of Mrs Reda Lee Anderson in a beginner certificate recital at 8 p m Saturday in the Anderson home at 401 East 30th A program includes works by Reinecke Bach Chopin Hopson Streabbog and Ellmenreich.

Texas School of Fine Arts Annette Anderson Reda Lee Anderson Anderson East 30Th Reinecke Bach Chopin Hopson Streabbog Ellmenreich

May Luncheon Held by Ruh Neb Temple Daughters of the Nile

The May meeting of Ruh Neb Temple 64 Daughters of the Nile was held in the Scottish Rite Temple dining room. Chairman Mrs. A L Nanney led the event assisted by Mrs. J J Ross with sewing room chair Mrs L A Pedigo noting sewing duties before July August recess. Attendees included numerous members and guests listed in the report.

Ruh Neb Temple Daughters of the Nile Scottish Rite Temple A. L. Nanney J. J. Ross L. A. Pedigo Mike Balagia H. M. Hornsby Ronald Zachman O. M. Boone Joe Steadham Sam R. Wood Frank R. Tannehill Maxie O. Williams Carl Green A. F. Jones Emma Copeland Fred Martin Murray Ramsey Dave Shipwash Arch Braswell

Piano Pupils Set Recitals

Mrs. Lois Oliver presents her piano pupils in two recitals Friday at 7 15 p m and 8 30 p m. The public is invited. Winners in the national Piano auditions receive certificates: Marilyn Dowell Susan Haberlin Frances Haberlin Frances King Harold Moore Sally Rose Linda Saunders Marjorie Sue Snowden. National honors: Margaret Beall Betty Bowen Judy Prince and Jimmy Wilson. State honors: Bery Bowen Patti Lynn Brown and Diane Scrutchin, district honors.

Lois Oliver Marilyn Dowell Susan Haberlin Frances Haberlin Frances King Harold Moore Sally Rose Linda Saunders Marjorie Sue Snowden Margaret Beall Betty Bowen Judy Prince Jimmy Wilson Bery Bowen Patti Lynn Brown Diane Scrutchin

Betty Berger Named Taylor High Band Sweetheart

Betty Berger was announced as band sweetheart at the Taylor High School band banquet last Friday. The announcement was made by C. W. Matteck after he opened a sealed package containing the results of the band member only election.

Taylor Betty Berger Taylor High C. W. Matteck

Navy Mothers Club To Meet Thursday

The Navy Mothers Club 417 will hold a social meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday at 7400 Georgetown Road the home of Mrs Jasper Elliott. Assistant hostesses will be Mesdames Ida Flenniken D C Flenniken and O L Forbis.

Austin Navy Mothers Club 417 Jasper Elliott Georgetown Road Ida Flenniken D. C. Flenniken O. L. Forbis

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