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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1948

Page

7

Piano Pupils Present Musical Circus at Burnet Recital

Burnet November 16 pupils of Mrs. E O Bone, piano teacher in Burnet Public Schools, performed in a musical circus in the High School auditorium. Cast included Carolyn Montgomery, Doris Malletty Petty, Glenda Adams, Janice Molly, D nyse Smith, Joel Knox, March Knox, Dorothy Corder, Kitty Corder, Johanna Montgomery, Le Blanche Devis, Carolyn Covington, Bobby De Gene, Sylvia Bone Aleo, Margaret Alverson, Sally Reed, Alice Allen, Buddy Clenden nen, Henry McDonald, Nell Stanford, Glenda Glover, La Vada Hasty, Jeanette McDonald, Doyle Jennings, Suzanne Sheppery, Vivian Mallett, Margaret Clark and Eugene Hoover.

San Marcos Rites Set By Couple

Mrs. Arvilla Moore Young of San Antonio announced the engagement of her daughter Jo Ann Shirley to Weldon W. Whisenant of San Marcos. The wedding is planned for November 28 at the First Baptist Church in San Marcos. Jo Ann is a San Antonio Edison High School graduate and STSC junior. Weldon is a San Marcos High School graduate and STSC student, member of the T Association.

San Marcos Arvilla Moore Young San Antonio Jo Ann Shirley Weldon W. Whisenant W. G. Whisenant San First Baptist Church, San Marcos Miss Young Edison High School STSC Aliie Evans College English Club Dramatics Club Mr. Whisenant San Marcos High School T Association

HST Club Meetings Friday Hostess Named

Mrs Mary Alice Rich of 26235 Salado will host the HST Club meeting at 3 p m Friday Assistance will be provided by Mrs Ida Powell and Miss Eula Payton in the event.

Mary Alice Rich Salado HST Club Friady Ida Powell Eula Payton

Home Sewing Classes Run Three Times Weekly

Govalle P TA hosts home and family life sessions led by Miss Mary Lee Browne with three weekly meetings. Last week members met at Mrs Roy Kinsey to plan patterns and cut a short coat. Upcoming sessions are slated at Mrs R A Owens Mrs Joe Lightsey and Mrs F Almquist homes with contact Mrs Mac Sautton at 86083.

Govalle P-Ta Mary Lee Browne Austin Public Schools Roy Kinsey Ike Wilson A. R. Daugherty Willie Mendeke R. A. Owens H. &. McDowell L. E. McEachern J. W. Strickland Melvin Aoe Elbert Adcock HM. Meair Joe Lightsey Springdale Road F. Almquist Allen, Thursy Mac S$utton Home and Family Life Group Govalle

Meringue Pies Demonstrated For Home Club

Cedar Creek report from November details Cedar Creek Home Demonstration Club meeting at Mrs. J. J. Vass home. Mrs. Floyd Martin presided. three new members welcomed. Secretary treasurer change to Mrs. Tommy Templeton. Lena Sturges demonstrated merinque pies with help from J. C. Ellis. Social hour followed with multiple members listed as attendees.

Cedar Creek Mae Alexander C. Y. Powell Larelle Yeast Dewey Turner W. P. Watts J. C. Ellis Sammie Turner Tommy Templeton Walter Moncure Floyd Martin Lena Sturges

87th Birthday Observed By Mrs. Nichols

Mrs. W. A. Nichols celebrated her 87th birthday Saturday at home in Burnet. Miss Nelda Wymms Cloud gave a birthday cake. Attendees included her daughter Mrs. Mollie Gue, sister Mrs. Emma Gettis and Mr. Gettis, Ed Wilkie of Austin, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Nichols of Menard, and Herman Nichols who spent the weekend. Mrs. Nichols moved from Tennessee to Texas in 1884 with her parents, settling in Briggs.

Texas Tennessee Steve Taylor Briggs

Miss Kreidel Honored In Coupland Shower Ahead Of Wedding

In Coupland on November 17 a miscellaneous shower for Miss Evelyn Kreidel, bride elect of Bucky Singson of Taylor, honored by Mrs. Malcolm Conoley, Mrs. Emil Relzin, and Mrs. Henry Ath. Yellow and white decor, gifts displayed behind a yellow umbrella. Various guests listed. wedding set for November 21 at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church with Rev. Robert Mohr officiating.

Coupland Malcolm Conoley Taylor Emil Relzin Henry Ath Evelyn Kreidel Bucky Siningson Mesdames K A. A. Marosko Archie Cornell Allen Polzing Ted Wittliff J. Whitliff Mike Schuelke Frances Leshikar Eugenia Vinson Alvin Pfluger S. R. Ging Arnold Muery Jr Rena Kreidel Mary Kreidel Hulda Eklund Lawrence Johnson John Kreidel Clarence Eklund Harry Carlson John Newstrom Lydia Etzel Oliver Findeisen Ester Albers Ella Dora Muery Albertta Grohman Celestia Kreidel Lorene Prinz Esther Toman Willie Mae Thonig St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Robert Mohr

Mrs Brieger Attends State P TA Convention

Taylor Nov 17 Mrs G E Brieger travels to El Paso to attend the state P-TA convention representing Taylor Junior Senior Council she serves as president. She plans to return to Taylor Sunday.

Taylor G. E. Brieger el Paso

Baby Home Guild Group Two to Meet Friday

Group Two of the Baby Home Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Friday hosted by Mrs. G. W. Shanks at 1416 Preston.

Baby Home Guild G. W. Shanks Preston The

Creedmoor Home Club Reports on Food and Clothing

Creedmoor Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. M. Y. Spurlin’s home with co host Mrs. Alton Laws. Demonstrators Mrs. M. G. Spurlin on food and Mrs. Preston Laws on clothing gave year end reports and a recreation program was directed. Guests from Manchaca and others attended along with numerous members.

Creedmoor M. Y. Spurlin Alton Laws M. G. Spurlin Preston Laws Mesdames Sam Spier James R. Jones J. B. Deane H. O

Secret Ballot Focus At Taylor Women Voters Dinner

Taylor is observed as secret ballot month with a Women Voters dinner at the Span ish Village. Mrs. Beatrice Hall opened the program and Mrs. Sam West presented a skit by Mrs. I A Shepherd and Miss Froy Jones urging members to contact lawmakers to speed passage of the bill. City Manager Charles Brazil outlined upcoming projects and tax spending.

Taylor Spl Taylor League of Women Voters Spanish Village Beatrice Hall League H. R. Floeckinger Sam West I. A. Shepherd Froy Jones Charles Brazil Oth R. E. Kollman Chamber of Commerce Charles Hairston George Nelson

WCTU Films Available for Educational Use

Alcohol education films purchased by three units of the WCTU are available to school church and civic groups at the University Visual Education Library. Films include It’s the Brain That Counts That Boy Joe Where Does It Get You and Sooking Something to Think About. Iota Sigma Capitol and Central Unions present the screenings as part of a membership drive this month.

WCTU University Visual Education Library Iota Siggma Capitol

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Burnet T. H. Williams Bedjacket Shirley Ray Este Wameutta Im Rush Polly Weaver T, l, Willdauns Austin American Society Woman’s News Austin St.joseph Nichols Council of Church Women YWCA Wade Hudnall Miss Kreidel Mrs. Brieger P-Ta Oscar Larson William Lund T. A. Fainey Sprinkle Carl Uhrig C. V. Carson J. C. Phillips Raymond Pollan W. W. Herbertz Martin Graef Albert Wright Edgar Graef E. G. Carlson John Kamp Jack Kelley H. H. Alexander A. A. Bowles A. D. Watterson Fred Sassman H. C. Loretto M. G. Spurland T. E. Caldwell Vernon Carson Curtis Boring Brooks Sassman Miss Rose Erisman Taylor Women Voters Lionel Electric Trains Holgate and Playskool Educational Toys Schaffer’s Congress For All Joe Nias Ploer
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