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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1949

Page

11

Weekly Luncheon Held at Austin Woman's Club

The Austin Woman's Club hosted its weekly luncheon with main table honors given at the club. A single flower adorned the centerpiece while roses and gladioli decorated the porch and auxiliary tables. Hostesses led by Mrs. Roger Busfield were joined by Mesdames Sandahl Town Harrison Critz and Glasscock of Kyle. Miss Kitty Hart and another granddaughter were honored at the event.

Austin Woman's Club Asters Giadioli Roger Busfield Mesdames C. L. Sandahl W. H. Town J. E. Harrison Richard Critz D. W. Glasscock Kyle James H

Wielands To Attend Ward-Belmont Rites

Dr and Mrs Carl J Wieland will attend the graduation of their daughter Beverly Cunningham from Ward Belmont College She is an honor student and Phi Theta Kappa member She will enroll at the University of Texas as a junior Attending guests include members of the Penn Harris families and a list of friends and luncheon attendees from Austin and Lake Charles Massachusetts and Brownsville are noted among accompanying parties.

Beverly Cunningham Ward-Belmont College Carl J. Wieland Nashville Tenn Miss Cunningham Phi Theta Kappa University of Texas

NAUD Group Holds UT Bridge Meeting and Prizes

The NAUD bridge group of the University of Texas met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Richard F. Gienn at 1216 B Brackenridge Apartments. Prizes went to Mesdames G. R. Villemez Morris Wigington Jr and John F Booth. Other members present were Mesdames Lloyd Hlavka Edward L Jones and Robert McLucas.

Richard F. Gienn Brackenridge Apartments University of Texas Naud Mesdames G. R. Villemez Morris Wigington Jr John F. Booth Mesdames Lloyd Hlavka Edward L. Jones Robert McLucas

Llano Plans Gala Parade to Open Rodeo and Homecoming

Llano will stage the Texas Under Six Flags gala street parade on June 2 at 3 pm to open the joint rodeo and homecoming. Guest of honor Rear Admiral Heber H. McLean will lead. six color bearers are Llano Chamber past presidents. $100 in cash prizes will be awarded for floats and best matched horse pair.

Llano Texas Weaver Juanita Grey Llano Chamber of Commerce

Luncheon Honors Austin High School Graduates

Miss Ruth Williamson and Miss Mary Kinsey Gunter, June graduates of Austin High School, were named honor guests at a luncheon Wednesday at the Home Economics Tea House. Hostess Mrs. Charles O. Betts led a yellow and green decor. Attendees included Kitty Hart Gina Sandlin Carolyn Smith Julie Lockman Gracie Long Ruth Williamson Mary Gunter Beth Barksdale Mae Bess Messer Virginia Gunter Patricia Jo Tidwell Tony Corwin Bessie Meek Denny McTee and guests Mrs. John Gunter D. D. Williamson.

Ruth Williamson Mary Kinsey Gunter Austin High School Home Economics Charles O. Betts Kitty Hart Gina Sandlin Carolyn Smith Julie Lockman Gracie Long Mary Gunter Beth Barksdale Mae Bess Messer Virginia Gunter Patricia Jo Tidwell Tony Corwin Bessie Meek Denny McTee John Gunter D. D. Williamson

Spicer Pupils Set Recital Here Friday

Piano and accordion students of Mr. and Mrs. David Spicer will be presented in recital Friday at 7 45 p m in the University Community Church 408 Wes 23rd Those taking part include Sara Williams Lawrence Parr Betty Ford Parr Dotty Langston Bert Turner Lyle Naumann Rosemary Cochran Jane Ottmann Louella Crumbly Mack Gafford Sandra Powell Laurell Owens Antonia La Fuente Tommie Nell La Fuente Penny Adams Charles Wukasc h Margie Johnson Key Henderson Johanne Zumwalt Helen Jones Charles Betts Carol Coffman Linda Gayle Taylor Peggy Carter Jo Lana Donahue Barbara Donahue Tommy Smith Mary Ann Arnette Carolyn Schutt Joan Beard Patricia Lattion Gloria Jean Selley and Margie Smith

David Spicer University Community Church Wes Sara Williams Lawrence Parr Betty Ford Parr Dotty Langston Bert Turner Lyle Naumann Rosemary Cochran Jane Ottmann Louella Crumbly Mack Gafford Sandra Powell Laurell Owens Antonia la Fuente Tommie Nell la Fuente Penny Adams Charles Wukasch Margie Johnson Key Henderson Johanne Zumwalt Helen Jones Charles Betts Carol Coffman Linda Gayle Taylor Peggy Carter Jo Lana Donahue Barbara Donahue Tommy Smith Mary Ann Arnette Carolyn Schutt Joan Beard Patricia Lattion Gloria Jean Selley Margie Smith

Five twirlers chosen for Lockhart High band

Lockhart May 26. C. E Keevert, band director, announced that five twirlers have been selected for next school year instead of two. The chosen are Bonnie Steinle, Connie Steinle, Carol Mueck, Betty Lee Dinges, and Marjorie Sorrell.

Beauty for Chairs Crochet Pattern Pansy Motif Set

Laura Keeler improved patterns offer crochet directions with charts photos and concise guidance. Send 25 cents to The Austin American Needlecraft Dept for pattern 724 and provide name address and zone. Also advertise Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Catalog 15 cents for illustrations and a free scrap quilt pattern.

Laura Keeler Austin American Needlecraft Dept. P. O Flatbush Station Brooklyn N. Y Laura Wheeler

Burke sister enlists in WAC as ninth in family to serve

Medford Massachusetts reports Mary T Burke aged 21 joins the Women’s Air Force becoming the ninth member of her family to enter the armed services. The recruiting officer swearing her in was her brother Sergeant John Burke.

Medford Mass Mary T. Burke Women's Air Force Armed Services Sgt John Burke

Misses Marshall and Coffey Honored at Informal Party

Miss Shirley Marshall and Miss Wi nona Coffey, both from Austin High School's graduating class, were honored at an informal party hosted by Misses Kittve Figer and Beverly Sullivan at Mrs. W. T. Hunt's home. The event featured a daisied lace centerpiece, maroon and white corsages, spring blooms, and miniature diplomas as favors for about 40 guests.

Marshall Coffey Shirley Marshall Winona Coffey Kittve Figer Beverly Sullivan W. T. Hunt Jessie Patsy Allred Cleo Kitchens June Dale Edith Fletcher

Miss Orrick Recalls Berlin Experiences Abroad

Mrs. Estelle Hudson received a letter from Miss Norevella Orrick former Austin public school teacher now with US Government schools in Berlin. During two years in Berlin Orrick visited countries and historical sites and noted parties for General and Mrs Lucius Clay. She met Dr Arno Jewett UT curriculum professor in Germany for a three month survey of German high schools.

Estelle Hudson Norevella Orrick Austin Berlin Germany Miss Orrick Hudson Lucius Clay Arno Jewett University of Texas Jewett

Mayor prints full page ad to back fire apparatus plan

Fitchburg Massachusetts Mayor George W. Stanton bought a full page advertisement in the local paper after the city council opposed his plan to purchase a new fire apparatus. The ad aimed to present his arguments and persuade residents.

Fitchburg Mass George W. Stanton

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Woman's Club Wielands Hart Betty Penn Carolyn Harris Penn James P. Hart Misses Hart Mary Dunter Margaret Hodges Mary Lou Snead Elinor Harris Martha Henkel Marion Fowler Keith Manro R. L. J. Penn Misses Penn Harris C. W. Stokes John Broad Gertrude E. Stolley L. M. Waite L. L. B. Hofer Thurlow B. Weed B. B. Matthews George Wickline C. W. Stokes Jr Lake Charles L. W. Attwell Boston Bernard Martin Wichita Falls Harry Faulk Brownsville Naud Group Buttrey’s Salina Poune Knee C'Alls SAN Ferando VALEY Llano States Spicer Lockhart West 8Th St Glenne Scott Dorothy Perkins Deodorant Tae Yaring Congress Dorothy Perkins C.O.D Schiaparelli The Riviera Calling All Girls” Magazine
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