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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1949

Page

12

Birthday Party Honored Miss Lind at Olson Home

Miss Lind Given Party honored at a birthday gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. O T Olson at 701 East 14th. Mesdames Sandah, Anderson, Kimmons, Olson, and Walter Lind organized the event. Pink rose centerpiece and spring decorations adorned the living room. A program was presented and about 50 guests enjoyed refreshments.

Maydell Lind O. T. Olson East 14Th C. A. Sandah Albert Anderson C. W. Kimmons Walter Lind

Bride Elect Marjorie Sternberg Feted At Shower

Mrs. E. H. Wainwright hosted a Tuesday night bridal shower for Miss Marjorie Sternberg, bride elect of Grady C. Cotton. Spring flowers and a ceiling-hung gift umbrella decorated the rooms. games entertained guests as Alice Adams in a miniature gown presented a gift basket. Notables included Maurine Hamilton, Mildred Hamilton, Peggy Echols, Carolyn Applin, Dorothy Nell Sarfin, Ruth Trinklein, and E. H. Wainwright among others.

E. H. Wainwright Marjorie Sternberg Grady C. Cotton Alice Adams Maurine Mildred Hamilton Jimmie Joy Daniel Peggy Echols Mary Frances Reynolds Hilda Rosenbusch Carolyn Applin Dorothy Nell Sarfin Ruth Trinklein Mesdames Bill Lewis Thomas Uzzell Marie Spencer Waldine Anderson E. C. Huebschmann Hylon Vickers

Miss Dees Hostess To Beta Sigs

Alpha Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Doris Dees home with Peggy McAninch speaking on Getting Better Acquainted. Members shared personal histories, a buffet supper, daisy and candle décor, and gifts as the season closed. Numerous attendees listed including Mesdames Sanders Sumner Hipp chen Legal Wright Elliott and others. plus Misses Schons McAninch Anderson Dees Lusk Holbrook.

Peggy McAninch Alpha Phi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Doris Dees J. S. Sanders W. E. Sumner L. J. Hippchen C. A. Legal J. C. Wright Jack Elliott S. D. Johnson Hiram Elliott Austin Herbert A. M. Atchison Lyndon Stuckey J. L. Bogle Truman Brown E. Gibson J. W. Montgomery Dorothy Schons May Dell Anderson Virginia Lusk Betty Jean Holbrook

Barrs Welcome Daughter Susan Gayle Born at Seton Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Barr Jr. announce the birth of a daughter Susan Gayle on Saturday at Seton Hospital. The mother is the former Marion Ballerstedt. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Barr Sr. of Austin and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ballerstedt of Manor. Great-grandparents include Mrs. Howard Barr and Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Andrewartha of Austin.

R. H. Barr Jr Harris Boulevard Susan Gayle Seton Hospital Barr Marion Ballerstedt R. H. Barr Sr Austin Ernest Ballerstedt Manor Howard Barr J. O. Andrewartha

Legion Auxiliary Garden Party Fetes City Officers

Legion Auxiliary Unit 288 hosted a garden party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Holden on Walling Drive. Presidents of city patriotic groups and district auxiliary officers attended, with entertainment from Shrine Chanters and readings from Maurine Amis of the University of Texas.

University Unit 288 The American Legion Auxiliary George Holden Walling Drive Auxiliary Holden Charles Joe Moore F. P. Gerling Frank Rundell William Wolff Charles Walker W. H. Dickens T. L. Dyer Justine Blakeslee Manfred Holck Jr Helen Bohn Roland Holck Beatsy Holck

Brackenridge To Graduate 23 Nurses Sunday Night

Brackenridge School of Nursing plans a Sunday night commencement at University Junior High School Auditorium for 23 graduates. Events include a Saturday breakfast, Friday barbecue on Lake Austin, and a river boat ride hosted by the Texas Graduate Nurses Association. Speeches by Dr. Ernc Nowotny and others, with diplomas by Dr. George M. Decherd Jr. and a first ever scholarship award by the Brackenridge Hospital Alumnae Association.

Brackenridge School of Nursing Zilker Park Brackenridge Hospital University Junior High School Barton Springs Commodore Lake Austin Texas Graduate Nurses Association District Five Ernc Nowotny University of Texas Taylor Glass Lois Oliver Margaret Staples Malotte Edith Huck Turner School of Nursing George M. Decherd Jr Doris Strickland Nursing Service

Reception Honors Mary Etta Schlueder and Floyd Clearman

A June Austin High School graduation reception at Green Pastures honored Miss Mary Etta Schlueder and Floyd Clearman. Hosts Mrs. Virgil Clearman and Mrs. O. O. Schlueder presided at refreshments. Attendees included June Dale Betty Jean Cook Jo Ann Babcock Wanda Clearman Grady Alexander Ches ter Blomquist Mada McAngus Lois Colley Jack Moore Howard Schlueder Frankie Del Rio Roe Rex Reneau and Bert Schlueder.

Green Pastures Mary Etta Schlueder Floyd Clearman Austin High School Virgil Clearman O. O. Schlueder Bobbey Jane Burkett Doris McAnally Miss Burkett Miss McAnaly June Dale Betty Jean Cook Jo Ann Babcock Wanda Clearman Grady Alexander Chester Blomquist Mada McAngus Lois Colley Jack Moore Howard Schlueder Frankie del Rio Roe Rex Reneau Bert Schlueder

Grona Pupils Piano Recital Hosted by Chapel of the Bells

Piano students of Mrs. T. J. Grona perform at 8 15 p m Friday in the Chapel of the Bells 1811 South Congress with Jerry Finch assisting on accordion. The program lists many students including Sam Harris Joyce Elaine Finch Nancy Kay Kelly Gale Lee Harris Avalon Fiedler Nelda Mangham and others. friends invited.

South Congress T. J. Grona Jerry Finch Hope Tilley Sam Harris Joyce Elaine Finch Nancy Kay Kelly Gale Lee Harris Avalon Fiedler Nelda Mangham Mary Jacqueline Turner Nancy Anne Whitaker Sandra Kay Stiles Peggy Williams Janice Kuhn Barbara Ann Neal Frances Plumley Ann Baldwin Jo Katherine Carter Janelle Morris Carol Jean Fowler Mary America Tucker Jo Ann Crider Jane Marie Hornsby Patsy Joyce White Clayrene Reed Merlene Goodnight Barbara Jean Reed Claudette Yancey

Miss Cofer Fetes Planned Ahead of Wedding

Miss Pat Cofer, soon to wed Frank Brogan, receives several parties. A dessert party at Mrs. Paul Goldmann’s home features magnolia centerpieces. Brunch by Miss Lucette Stumberg follows, with magnolia décor and guests numbered around twenty. A Friday luncheon at Mrs. Thomas Moss Miller’s home and a rehearsal dinner at the Finch residence cap the week of celebrations.

Pat Cofer Frank Brogan Paul Goldmann Mary Pauline Goldmann John D. Cofer James Murray Thomas Moss Miller J. S. Moss Miss Cofer Miller Albert Brogan Stanley Finch Finch

Austin High Grads Leave for Annapolis Week

Miss Janette Lee and Miss Lee Childs of Austin High School depart Thursday for Annapolis to join June Week activities at the US Naval Academy. They will stay with Dick Childs, Miss Childs’ brother and a student at the Academy. Miss Lee was named first place in the school beauty revue.

Janette Lee Lee Childs Austin High School Anapolis US Naval Academy Miss Childs Dick Childs Miss Lee

Ben Hur Temple Hosts 76 New Nobles Dance Night

Ben Hur Temple stages a formal dance at City Coliseum Friday night honoring 76 new nobles. Wroe Owens, Shrine social chair, leads the event with Woody Parker and his orchestra supplying music from 8 30 p m to midnight. Nobles are urged to wear fezzes with tuxedos or business suits.

Ben Hur Temple City Coliseum Wroe Owens Shrine Social Woody Parker Mr. Owens

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Miss Lind Uzes Congress Ave Austin, Texas C.od Tinos Salle Congres Miss Dees Beta Sigs Legion Auxiliary Unit Henry Lucksinger Manfred Holck Sr Harry Griffiths A. H. Fisher Richard Grazier Herman Roch L. L. B. Hofer Earle D. McCullough Joe L. Grimes Harvey Getchins Thomas B. Stephen W. L. Darnell Howard Wolff Bob Swenson Mayne Comer Justine Gerling Gloria Gerling Gladys Arnar Grace Knipper Gretchen Bohn J. A. Benton C. E. Carter Maurine Berrette Ames Leon White H. P. Bybee J. H. Baugh Homer C. DeWolf Margaret Flinn A. W. Modrall Clifford C. Poindexter H. J. Weiler George Zimmermann Mary Northrop Donald B. Mauser Ingleside Calif Florence Nightingale Ruth Rhodes Joseph Brackenridge Hospital Alumnae _ Association Ervin Stork Grona Austin Laundry Mee Lavaca Cofer Misses Lee Childs America House of Shoes Littlefield Bldg Congress Coats
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