Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Austin American in Austin, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1949

Page

10

First Baptist Circles Hold Session at Goodwill Center

Gifts of food and clothing for children at the Baptist Goodwill Center were collected during a combined meeting of the Deter Edna White and Moonbeam Tong Circles of the First Baptist Church at the Goodwill Center Monday evening. The session, led by Mrs. Eric Studeman, featured musical numbers by Theodore and Elia Martinez and a devotional by Miss Pearl Casbeer.

First Baptist Circles Goodwill Center The Baptist Goodwill Center Deter Edna White Moonbeam Tong First Baptist Church Eric Studeman WMU Theodore Elia Martinez Jesus W. D. Richards Roy Mack J. D. Whicker Edwin Hock Fannie L. Walker J. C. Watson Monroe Lanmon Virginia Dave Hudson H. L. Dearing L. K. Snider Melvin C Ejidson Joe Jayne B. M. White W. A. Phelps G. M. McNeilly Lelia M. Olsen Iverna Presnell P. W. Combs Bennie Joe Davis Wilma Williams Georgia Lou West Qwen Couch Sue McElroy Edna Pentecost Edith Coleman Opal Butts Gertrude Harrison Nell Scales Estelle Jones Pearl Casheer Margaret Bagby Geneva Vance Irma Ferguson Agnes Ingrahm Eura Martin Anna L. McDonald Bella Martinez Pam Harris Salette Darden Theodore Martinez

Hyde Park Church Hosts Lawn Party For Guest Speaker

Hyde Park Christian Church officials and spouses will gather Saturday at 7 30 p m at Robert Hamner 2105 Oldham to honor Gaines M Cook executive secretary of the International Convention of the Christian Churches. Cook will speak at four area churches Sunday with hosts including Mrs Hamner and Mrs Powell plus Mrs Brown as hostesses.

Hyde Park Christian Church Robert Hamner Oldham Gaines M. Cook International Convention of the Christian Churches Cook Austin Hamner Mesdames T. O

Kin folk review by Mrs. Homer Garrison Jr at Beta Sigma Phi

Mrs Homer Garrison Jr led a Beta Sigma Phi Gamma Phi Chapter meeting at Calcasieu Auditorium to discuss Pearl S Buck Kin Folk. Guests included Mesdames Wilburn George Earl Kelley John J Mahoney D C Flenniken Pattie Penn Elizabeth Maynard Homer Garrison Jr and many chapter members attended.

Pearl S. Buck Homer Garrison Jr Gamma Phi Beta Sigma Phi Calcasieu Auditorium Mesdames Wilburn George Earl Kelley John J. Mahoney D. C. Flenniken Pattie G. Penn Elizabeth Maynard Mesdames Tommie Flinn W. F. Gilliam John Grant Glenn Lee Ed Palm J. B. Stroburg Hazel Broderick Willa Frances Anderson Evelyn Beniker Emily Flenniken Marjorie Green Jacquelyne Harris Joyee Lacey Ruby Pace Dorothy Shirley Narcissa White Acine Webb

Kathryn Danz Honored by Manor Friends at Dinner

Miss Kathryn Danz valedictorian of Manor High School’s graduating class was praised at a Wednesday dinner at Red's Place Manor. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs F J Danz of Austin and plans to enter Nixon Clay Commercial College.

Kathryn Danz Manor High School Red’s Place, Manor F. J. Danz Austin Nixon-Clay Commercial College

Soroptimists Entertain For San Antonio Club Members

San Antonio Soroptimist Club members were guests at a patio dinner in Austin hosted by president Maureen Moore. The event launched the organization second annual camper ship drive and featured a "school days" program with Helen Sellers as emcee.

San Antonio Helen Sellers Eugene Bullard Love Eleanor Page Eva Jo Allpress Lacuona Ing Postman Haydn Miss Page Eva Jo Allipress Stella Queenville Edna McDade Isabelle Yelton R. L. Proffer Messrs Roger Schieffer Walter Pierce G. H. Cromack Hubert Rossy Louis Hausman Frances Malmberg Dorothy Arvidson Ella Quante Jo Ann Babcock Ray Sundstrom Maureen Moore Olivia Smith Lucille Aycock Joyce Clark Elizabeth Johnson N. M. Moore

Bock Speaks To Mothers Club On Child Needs

Carl Edward Bock led a panel at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church Mothers Club on meeting the emotional needs of children. Husbands attended. a related film screened. Attendees included A H Eggert O C Lindemann W E Lucksinger Myron Manhart and others with Rev F G Roesener. The next meeting June 22 will feature a review of Developing Your Child's Personality by G McHugh.

Carl Edward Bock St. Martin’s Lutheran Church Mothers Club Messrs. and Mesdames A. H. Eggert O. C. Lindemann W. E. Lucksinger Myron Manhart Fred Schmidt W. E. Stafford A. G

Music Pupils Will Present Recital at Driskill Hotel

Mrs Ola Childress will present a group of music students in recital at 8 p m Friday in the Colonial Room of the Driskill Hotel. Pupils showing outstanding work will receive awards. Participants include Curtis Boyce Ruth Collier Carl Scott Sandra Gayle Hallmark Kenneth Cardwell Rose Marie Reneau Carol Jane Scott and others.

Ola Childress Driskill Hotel Curtis Boyce Ruth Collier Carl Scott Sandra Gayle Hallmark Kenneth Cardwell Rose Marie Reneau Carol Jane Scott David Thiem Barbara Phillips Dana Pannell Helen Phillips Jimmie Smith Ann Louise Holt Carolyn Rains Jo Ann Pannell Eunice Aleman Betty Cowan Bessie Jean Smith Grace Nell Banes Carlene Jackson Elaine Adams Nancy Maxey Nancy Jo Dyer Louise Vasterling Shirley Norman Joyce Preston Gloria Pena Olga Lopez Evangeline Herrera Eva Nell Vasterling

Meetings For Today

Chi Omega Mothers Club meets at Mrs. R V Murray home 408 West 33rd then to Bradfield on Lake Travis for a picnic at 10 a m Friday Morning Bridge Group University Ladies Intermediates with Mrs Paul Thompson 1507 Wooldridge Drive 9 30 a m Austin Ladies Auxiliary to the Texas Pharmaceutical Association luncheon in East Room of the Austin Hotel 12 45 p m Group Two Baby Home Guild with Mrs D C Greer 2508 Jarratt 10 a m Austin Chapter American Gold Star Mothers Incorporated DAV Home 307 East Live Oak 8 p m

Chi Omega Mothers Club R. V. Murray West 33Rd Bradfield Lake Travis University Ladies Intermediates Paul Thompson Wooldridge Drive Austin The Texas Pharmaceutical Association Austin Hotel Baby Home Guild American Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated DAV Home East Live Oak

Mrs Perry Weds In Quiet Family Rites

Mrs Julia Perry married Frank L Robinson in a quiet family service at the bride’s parents home 2200 Matthews Drive. Dr Kenneth Pope officiated on the terrace. After a honeymoon the couple will reside in Austin.

Julia Perry Frank L. Robinson George S. Matthews Matthews Drive Kenneth Pope Robinson Austin

Shower Held For Mrs Rolla Wattinger In Home Event

Mesdames Vernon and Chester Wattinger hosted a shower at the Wattinger home honoring Mrs Rolla G Wattinger. The venue featured pastel floral decorations and pink roses on a mirrored centerpiece. Guest list included numerous local ladies and Misses Lottie Franklin Marguerite Franklin Ella Johnson and others.

Mesdames Vernon Wattinger Chester Wattinger Rolla G. Wattinger M. B. King C. H. Franklin Sr F. A. Wattinger Reough Watson William S. Brumage August Armbruster

Danny Amato Celebrates Fourth Birthday At Home

Danny Amato was honored on his fourth birthday with a party hosted by his parents Mr. and Mrs. C W Amato at 94 1 2 Red River. Guests included Patty Bayliss Lynda Hills Jo Anne Alexander Judy Adams Karen Schuyler Shirley Mae Greathouse Errol Gene and Neil Schwyler.

Danny Amato C. W. Amato Red River Patty Bayliss Lynda Hills Jo Anne Alexander Judy Adams Karen Schuyler Shirley Mae Greathouse Errol Gene Neil Schwyler

Theta Sigs to hear journalist at Austin alumnae dinner

Jack C. McDermott of the State Department will address Theta Sigma Phi Austin alumnae at La Fiesta 806 Red River Friday at 7 30 p m. He formerly edited a Lufkin Texas newspaper. The open meeting requires reservations via Miss Virgina Parton at 6 2634.

Jack C. McDermott International Press Division US Department of State Austin Theta Sigma Phi National Professional Jour Nalism Fraternity la Fiesta Red River McDermott Lufkin Texas Washington, D. C Virgina Parton

Play Day Set At Athletic Club

A play day will be held Friday by members of the women s morning volleyball groups at the Austin Athletic Club at nine o clock.

Athletic Club Austin Athletic Club

Woerner Family to Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Dallas

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Woerner of Pass Christian Mississippi will visit Austin Friday to stay with son N. K. Woerner and wife at 1208 Taulbee Lane. They plan to travel to Dallas next week for their anniversary on June 11 with elder sons Howard J. J. Walter and L. Troy Woerner, who reside there. An open house in Dallas hosted by L. Troy Woerner will mark the milestone.

Austin William H. Woerner Pass Christian N. K. Woerner Taulbee Lane Dallas Woerners Messrs Howard J. J. Walter L. Troy Woerner

Also Mentioned on This Page

A . m. Peat Nelly Don Polka Nelly Don Catalina Th.williams Hyde Park Church Austin American's Society Woman’s News C. E. Bock Mothers Club Theta Sigs Ceandeur Specs Brown Spae Congress Quan Eddy Ay Tae Stephen F. Austin Hotel Hmedates, Panamas Fleer
Search Courier

Search the Austin American Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Austin American?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication