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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1949

Page

6

Presbyterial Reports Set For Tuesday Meeting

Evelyn Wright Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church plans an all day session in the church parlors starting 10 p m Tuesday. Virginia Williams leads Bible study. W O Beall Jr conducts business. Afternoon program directed by Julius F Johnson includes reports on the Austin Presbyterial Society conference.

Evelyn Wright W. O. Beall Jr Julius F. Johnson Austin Presbyterial Society San Antonio J. H. Sheffield C. C. Comer L. B. Richards D. M. Donoho Harles G. Bissell Nellie Hall W.O. Beall Jr Julius. Johnson Fred E. Brooks

Newlyweds Will Live In Taylor

Miss Lillian Martinka and Wilbert Frerichs wed May 4 at Holy Trinity Church Corn Hill. Officiant Rev I Valenta led a ceremony with attendant parties and a reception at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Taylor where he works at the post office.

Taylor Holy Trinity Catholic Church Corn Hill Lillian Martinka W. J. Martinka Wilbert Frerichs Louis Frerichs Sr I. Valenta Therese Martinka Mary Ellen Frerichs Martha Kohuteks Lucille Martinka Vincent Mares Wency Martinka Irvin Rieger Joe Martinka Louis Frerichs Jr Frank Martinka Frerichs

Piano Pupils Give Recital at Texas School of Fine Arts

Miss Miriam Gordon presented a group recital by Texas School of Fine Arts pupils Monday night. Students Bobby Reed Norman Ree Heinie June Mills Peggy Gregory Joe Dagwood Jr Sue Pace Patsy Ludwig Wynona Bell Alison Gray performed works by Clementi Par rish Dittenhaver Granados Mozart Guion MacDowell Leccuna Bach and Shubert. Certificates were awarded to June Mills Patsy Ludwig Wynona Bell and Alison Gray for national honors from the National Guide of Piano Teachers.

Miriam Gordon Landrum Texas School of Fine Arts Clementi Parrish Dittenhaver Granados Mozart Guion MacDowell Leccuna Bach Shubert Bobby Reed Norman Ree Heinie June Mills Peggy Gregory Joe Dagwood Jr Sue Pace Patsy Ludwig Neil Singleton Wynona Bell Alison Gray Patsy

Poetry Society Winners For Month Revealed

Entries in the Austin Chapter Poetry Society of Texas contest were read at a meeting hosted by vice president Mrs. Martha Gallagher Reuter. Awards included Frances Alexander for Pen and Sword and Georgia B. Lucas for Symphony. other prizes went to H F Mayes Eloise Roach Ruth Love and more.

Austin Poetry Society of Texas Martha Gallagher Reuter Rosedale Terrace Minnie Lee Shepard John W. Pritchett Dan McCaleb Frances Alexander Pen and Sword Georgia B. Lucas H. F. Mayes Eloise Roach Ruth Love Robert A. Law Joe Bailey E. C. Thomas E. R. Leggett David Rauh Roy G. Fellers Jules Gallagher J. L. Valentine Grady Turner Francis Alexander Rena Reynolds Fannie M. Wilcox Laura Welsh Sydney Scout Sorensen H. L. Mayes Floyd Dunaway John E. Sanford J. H. Baugh M. K. Parsons Beula Straus Katherine Allen Tirado Francis M. Massie

Tri L Club hosts family picnic in Zilker Park

The Tri L Club held a community family picnic at Zilker Park on Saturday evening with Mrs. W. L. Darnell winning a ham as attendance prize. Charles Sumners Jr. received the prize for the best stint as Peter Rose Pat Rose and David Smith provided songs. Hostesses included Mrs. Zollie Steakley and a long list of club members and spouses attended.

W. L. Darnell Tri-L Zilker Park Charles Sumners Jr Peter Pat Rose David Smith Charles Sumners Harrel Williams

Taylor B&PW Favors Plan To Combine Fund Drives

Taylor Business and Professional Women's Club endorsed merging all local fund drives into a single Community Chest drive next year. Tuberculosis and crippled children seal sales would remain separate. Officers elected two months prior were reelected for the coming year.

Taylor B&pw Taylor Taylor Business and Professional Women’s Club Gillis Conoley F. E. Holman Homer Gilstrap

Oral Club Luncheon Features Style Show at Austin Hotel

Members of the Oral Club met for a luncheon at the Austin Hotel. A six month clothing topic study showcased a style show. The next meeting is set for June 17 at Mrs. J. L. Douglas home.

Oral Club Austin J. L. Douglas

Amy Naumann Feted by Johnson City High School

Johnson City senior Amy Ruth Naumann was honored at a party hosted by Mrs. C L Browning. Pastel arrangements decorated the rooms as guests arrived in a receiving line. Games, a dance, and refreshments followed with numerous classmates and local officials in attendance.

Amy Naumann Johnson City C. L. Browning Amy Ruth Naumann

Mrs. Johnson Installed As Manor P-TA President

Mrs. Luther C. Johnson was installed as Manor P-TA president at a Friday evening service at the school. Other officers named were Mrs. Clarence Munson as vice president and Mrs. M. B. Freeman as secretary, with Mrs. Ira Mason as treasurer. Delegates to the Bi-Travis County PTA Council were Mesdames Ira Mason and E. J. Goodwin. Plans for a summer recreation program include a box supper, square dances, and a basket supper at Bastrop Park on June 19.

Manor Luther C. Johnson The Manor P-Ta Clarence Munson M. B. Freeman Ira Mason W. H. Wentland R. E. Sundberg A. Noble Bastrop Park

Co-Wed Club Schedules Bridge Meeting

The Co-Wed Club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the YWCA lounge. Reservations by Tuesday to Mrs Volney Ellis or Mrs John Seaman. All student wives invited with a 15 cent per player charge.

Co-Wed YWCA Volney Ellis John Seaman

Llano County Home Demonstration Clubs Meet All Day

Llano County home demonstration clubs held an all day meeting at the city fire hall with a covered dish luncheon. Miss Martha Burnett presided as home demonstration agent. speakers discussed World Peace and America leading the world in peace. Clubs represented included Prairie Mountain Kingsland Castell Six Mile Oxford Tow Babb yhead Valley Spring and Field Creek.

Llano Llano County Marthiyn Burnett H. L. West W. A. Oliver The Christian Church Dan Sagebiel America Stanton Gardner L. T. Schrank Bud Casey Home Demonstration Council Dan Sagehiel Carl Phillips A. A. Baumann Prairie Mountain Kingsland Castell Six Mile Oxford Tow Babvyhead Valley Spring Field Creek

Bergstrom Officers Wives Club Teas at Officers Club

The Bergstrom Officers Wives Club plans a tea at 1 30 p m on Wednesday at the Officers Club.

Bergstrom Officers Wives Club Officers Club

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