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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1949

Page

9

Presbyterian Group Hears Synod Report in Denison

Evelyn Wright Association of the First Presbyterian Church led a meeting to hear Texas Synodical reports. Delegates Mrs. F. E. Brooks and Mrs. Julius F Johnson spoke on spiritual life and the Austin Presbyterial. Luncheon followed with talks on World Community Day plans and foreign missions.

Denison Evelyn Wright F. E. Brooks Julius F. Johnoon Austin Presbyterial Madison Square Church San Antonio W. H. Apple Virginia Williams Nellie Hall Austin Council of Church Central Methodist Church C. M. Donoho Foreign Missions Secretary Mesdames C. G. Morris T. L. Dyers Cc. G. Bissell A. H. Swanson

Price Hostess Leads Llano Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs. Fred Price hosted the Llano Tuesday Bridge Club meeting with prize winners announced. Mrs. Bailey Ratliff took the high score trophy and Mrs. Roy Sheppard Pard won the cut prize as tables were set for Cullie Carter Bill Watkins Edwin Gould Roy Sheppard Raymond Winkel Charles Ratliff Bailey Ratliff and other guests.

Llano Fred Price Bailey Ratliff Roy Sheppard Mesdames Cullie Carter Bill S. Watkins Edwin Gould Raymond Winkel Charles Ratliff

Mrs August Balzar Hosts Llano Bridge Club

Mrs. August Balzar was hostess for a recent Llano bridge club meeting. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Otto Neid and Mrs. Bailey Ratliff.

August Balzar Llano Otto, Neid Bailey Ratliff

Talent Show at Pecan Springs School Monday Evening

Pecan Springs School will present a talent show Monday at 8 p m sponsored by Band Mothers to fund band uniforms library books and classroom equipment. The program includes welcome by Ronnie Peterson accordion by Hope Tilley Studio readings by Willie Long Kathy Mobley and Irene Shropshire a vocal by Betty Jean Cedar aerial stunts by Lanellet Bostic Barbara Jean Nettle Judy Storch Allegra Dewar Dorothy Hawley Barbara Gustafson a number The Little Gossips by Linda Peterson Judy Mae Storch Dorothy Hawley and a play Story Book Land featuring LaNell Bostic Ibara Jean Nettle Sandra Boswell Dorothy Hawkey Bobby White Carolynn Wier Lester Robbins Barbara Gustafson Danny Jones Peggy Williams Valetha Hubert Mary Ann Bailey Kay Tyler Henry Delaney and others.

Pecan Springs Band Mothers Organization Ronnie Peterson Hope Tilley Willie Long Kathy Mobley Irene Shropshire Betty Jean Cedar Lanellet Bostic Barbara Jean Nettle Judy Storch Allegra Dewar Dorothy Hawley Barbara Dean Gustafson Linda Peterson Judy Mae Storch LaNell Bostic Ibara Jean Nettle Sandra Boswell Dorothy Hawkey Bobby White Carolynn Wier Lester Robbins Barbara D. Gustafson Danny Jones Peggy Williams Valetha Hubert Mary Ann Bailey Kay Tyler Henry Delaney Claire Uhrig Teresa Roberto Gordon Wier A. B. Lewis Jr Carroll Uhrig Barbara McMaham Navournea Marx Georgia M. Sellers Jo Ann Fry Errol Rae Ahlers Kathy McElroy

Austin High P TA Meeting Highlights Student Activities

Austin High School students described activities of multiple organizations at a Tuesday night P TA meeting. Speakers named Boots and Saddles Los Amigos Science Research Future Homemakers of America and others. Mrs Lewis summarized talks as appetizers adding zest to studies. Helen Ruth Knoepfli moderated with music by the High School Orchestra and the Three Caballeros.

Austin High P-Ta Jim Coleman Lucianna Knight Los Amigos Bill Felsing Virginia Johnson Future Homemakers of America Earl Eckhoff Adda-Dabba- Polis Mary Secada Carol Newberry James Boys Joe Culver National Honor Society Jack Farmer Red Dragons Blanche Shelley Clara Jean Gresham Red Jacks Betty McBrayer The Maroon and Comet Lewis Helen Ruth Knoepfli Three Caballeros

Sub-District WSCS Session In Cherokee Community

In Llano on Nov 3 a Kerrville Methodist District WSCS sub district meeting was held in the Cherokee community. Conference treasurer Mrs Walter W Lipps attended along with Llano participants Mesdames J F Ross Etta B Harris Joe Young H L West and Orville Buttery.

Llano Kerrville Methodist District WSCS Here Walter W. Lipps Mesdames J. F. Ross Etta B. Harris Joe Young H. L. West Orville Buttery

Surprise Dinner Fetes Mrs Pennington Newlywed

Mrs Cecil Pennington formerly Betsy Ann Jenkins was honored at a surprise dinner and shower at the Spanish village. Autumn decor featured marigold ribbons pumpkins and leaves. Hostesses included Mrs Guy West Miss Doris Whittington and Mrs Yogan Friedrich with music by Mrs Nell Wayland and a toast from Theda Bourke.

Cecil Pennington Betsy Ann Jenkins Spanish Village Guy West Doris Whittington Yogan Friedrich Nell Wayland Theda Bourke Marc Jenkins O. B. Pennington Mesdames Joe Mathews Gordon Fry Neil Ford E. W. Kinney Marion Toole W. J. Cutbirth Jr Geneva Knowles Grover Simpson J. P. Gage Wallace Leser H. E. Faubion R. B. Latting E. T. Dawson W. C. Glazener Ernest Marsh Gale Price Howard Dodgen Misses Augusta Keil Jewel Gannaway Theda Rourke Ellen Daniel Erma Baker

Meetings Today in Austin Social and Club Events

A list of today’s meetings includes Immergruen Lodge No 8 ODHS at Saengerrunde Hall at 3 pm Alpha Phi Mothers Club luncheon at chapter house 1 pm Adventures in Eating at University Ladies Club Intermediate Group 10 am Square Dance at Women's Gymnasium 7 30 pm Woman’s Parliament and Austin Council of Church Women events midday Chi Omega Alumnae at 2613 Wichita 10 am Watch and Work Circle at King’s Daughters 10 pm Rose Study Group Violet Crown Garden Club 2007 Lake Austin Boulevard 10 am Child Stud Club University Baptist Church basement 7 30 pm Pecan Springs PTA at the school 2 30 pm and Delta Delta Delta Mothers Club luncheon at Green Pastures 12 noon.

Alpha Phi Mother’s Club Adventures University Ladies Club H. R. Henze Moore Boulevard University Ladies Woman's Parliament Austin Violet Crown Garden Club R. £. Eggling Lake Austin Boulevard Child Stud Club University Baptist Church Pecan Springs Pta Delta Delta Delig Mothers Club T Green Pastures

St Elmo HD Club Progress Report At Meeting

The St Elmo Home Demonstration Club hosted members of three neighboring clubs at Mrs E E Taylors home 3903 South First Reports were given by Mrs J M Spillar food demonstrator and Mrs A M Fleming clothing demonstrator Attendees included numerous named members and guests from Manchaca Pleasant Hill and Johnson City.s

St. Elmo Home E. E. Taylor South First Manchaca Pleasant Hill Johnson City J. M. Spillar A. M. Fleming James R. Jones Jacob Bauerle Louis Lindig D. R. Odoline Bill Wiggins Buans Hallie Houser H. W. Johnson Max Buans C. F. Jentsch W. A. Hasse W. D. Wilson C. H. Tuke Ira Lackey J. C. Eli B. E. Grohmann W. G. Carlson Alfred Helmcamp

Garfield WSCS Mission Aid Set

Garfield WSCS outlined plans to send a box to a district mission home at a Wednesday meeting held in Mrs. H Buck’s home. President Mrs. George Stanley opened with a prayer and program chair Mrs. W H Washington coordinated the session. Refreshments were served to listed attendees.

Garfield Wscs H. Buck George Stanley W. H. Washington Odie Norrwood William Buck Eddie Schanhals Macie Thomas H. H. Wallace

Baylor Exes Plan Party After Game

The Austin Baylor Club will entertain with an open house at 1425 Preston Avenue, Saturday evening after the game. Callers from 7 to 9 p m welcomed Baylorites. Honor guests include Baylor president Dr W R White and Dr and Mrs Charles D Johnson along with faculty members.

Austin Baylor Club Kelly McAdams Preston Avenue

High Ace Bridge Club Luncheon At Mrs Thompson’s Home

Mrs W A Thompson hosted a High Ace Bridge luncheon meeting Tuesday at her home 4704 Evans. Attending were Mesdames C T Stamp M E Ebers Al Alblinger L E McKenney C F Hardman Carl Reby and John Rehm.

High Ace Bridge Club W. A Thompson High Ace Bridge Evans C. T. Stamp M. E. Ebers al Alblinger L. E. McKenney F. Hardman Carl Reby John Rehm

Also Mentioned on This Page

Presbyterian Group Hears Synod Report W. O. Beall Jr C. C. Comer Jerome Smith R. E. Swanson C. G. Morris F. 8. Jackson Julius F Johnson T. L. Dyer E. W. Workman Miss Daisy Morris Mrs. Price Llano Bridge Club B. Williams Pecan Springs School Austin American’s Society Woman’s Page Texas AHS Austria Immergruen Odhs Saengerrunde Council of Church Women Chi Omega Alumnae Wichita King’s Daughters A. C. Wright Rio Grande St. Elmo Baylor
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