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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1948

Page

8

Child Grows Through Play, Lutheran Mothers' Club Told

Mrs. Garland Russell told St Martins Lutheran Church Mothers Club members that play fosters physical and mental growth, character, and social skills. Officers elected: Mrs. O. C. Lindemann president, Mrs. W. E. Lucksinger first VP, Mrs. W. L. Muesse second VP, Mrs. Alfred Scharath Jr. secretary, Mrs. J. B. Clark treasurer.

Lutheran Mothers’ Club Garland Russell Mothers’ Club St. Martins Lutheran Church O. C. Lindemann W. E. Lucksinger W. L. Muesse Alfred Scharath Jr J. B. Clark Mesdames R. F. Hunt Tom May A. Scharath Jr W. E. Stafford W. L. Mu

Miss Willson Weds Harold Dildy in Elgin Ceremony

Miss Bettie Lee Willson daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Willson married Harold Dildy son of Mr and Mrs Joe S Dildy on November 14 at the First Methodist Church Elgin The Rev Seaborn Riker officiated with white gladioli and fern decor Attendants were Mrs A L Cole and Miss Virginia Willson The couple plans a Monterrey wedding trip and will reside in Elgin after returning Both graduates of the University of Texas Dildy served as a Navy lieutenant and works with his father in Joe s Toggery

Elgin Bettie Lee Willson Dale Willson Harold Dildy Joe S. Dildy First Methodist Seaborn Riker A. L. Cole Austin Virginia Willson Dildy University of Exas Navy Joe Monterrey Mrs. Dildy

Bertram PTA Hears Talk by Dr. J. Lloyd Rogers

The Bertram PTA met to hear Dr. J. Lloyd Rogers of STSC discuss how the home shapes morals with a closing quote from Proverbs. The session opened with God Bless America and the Lord's Prayer was recited. Refreshments followed.

Bertram Spl PTA J. Lloyd Rogers Education Department STSC

Miss Lillian Hooper Honored in Giddings

GIDDINGS November 23 Miss Bess Black principal of Giddings High School hosted a coke party for 16 guests at her home to honor Miss Lillian Hooper of San Antonio. Hooper is a charter member of the Giddings Study Club and a founder of the Giddings Public Library. She is also a former Giddings Public Schools teacher.

Giddings Sps Bess Black Giddings High School Lillian Hooper San Antonio Hooper Giddings Study Club

Govalle P-TA Sewing Class Meets Wednesday

The Govalle P-TA home and family life sewing class will gather at 2 p m Wednesday at 1150 Gunter, with Miss Mary Lee Browne instructing hemming by machine. A second meeting is set for 1 p m December 2 at Mrs. W L Wilson to learn shoulder pads and interfacings for suits.

Govalle Govalle P-Ta Melvin Ward Gunter Joe Lightsey Mesdames Ernie Carroll Clara Blais P. R. James Mac Sutton Mary Lee Browne E. F. Almquist S. T. Wells Marvin Thorpe W. L. Wilson E. N. Borkland E. F. Almgquist

Elgin Residents Share Recent Visits and Travels

Elgin residents reported guests and travels to nearby towns and cities. Names include Mrs. and Mrs. Eugene Ward, Mrs. Lillian Connor, George Wayne, Mrs. I T Dannelley, Granville Pate, Carl A Johnson, Walfred Morell, Buck Christian, M L Rivers, Mabel Ebarb, Charles Bowdoin, George Franklin, Monta Tarver, Jay Tarver, Harriet Louise Burns, R B Harrison and family, Henry Bales, Lydia McClure, Taylor Hardwick, and Dr. John S Parnell Jr. Visitors stayed in Glen Rose Marble Falls Burnet Austin Fayetteville San Antonio Sacramento Houston St Louis and WOW Hospital.

Buck Christian M. L. Rivers Mabel Ebarb Austin Charles Bowdoin George Franklin Fayetteville N.C A. A. George Monta J. Tarver Jay Pat Burns Harriet Louise Burns Houston R. B. Harrison

Miss Cain Given Party

In Thrall on Thursday evening a shower honored Miss Jeanette Cain at the First Methodist Church. Hosts were Mesdames Susie Birklebach O Pyle Duane Rogas and J D Triplett with many attendees including Mesdames Abbott Cain Kenne dy Modesett Moegle Priestmeyer and others.

Thrall Sps Jeanette Cain Susie Birklebach O. E. Pyle Duane Rogas J. D. Triplett Mesdames J. C. Abbott Fritz Cain Rankin Kennedy Worth Modesett Otto Moegle Andrew Priestmeyer W. L. Cain Jimmie Cain Wilford Wilson Eric Johnson Harvey Johnson M. G. Mc Burnett Carl Wells William F. Fuchs C. L Posey George Smith Tommy Starnes Will Tews Tommy Lane Dewey Brown Frank Bergstrom Ross Cloud Marjorie Denkar L. C. Hopf Sonn Schier W. G. Carlson Herman Winters Margaret Starnes

Oatmeal Club Meets Discuss Pasture Talk and Plans

The Oatmeal Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Jesse Phelps home to hear Dawn Duncan speak on Your Pasture Madame. They planned a Christmas party at Mrs. Earl Crawford home and listed attendees including Messrs Clifton Crawford Massey and Judge Smith. The next meeting will be at the Oatmeal School with Mrs. Judge Smith as hostess.

Navy and Marine Wives Club Holds Second Session

The Austin Navy and Marine Wives Club met for the second time since forming on November 1 at the Naval Reserve Armory on Barton Springs Road. Meetings are on the first and third Fridays at 7:30 p.m. A Christmas or New Year party is planned with Mrs. David S. Hanson in charge of arrangements and other committee chairs named.

Austin Navy and Marine Wives Club Naval Reserve Armory Barton Springs Road David S. Hanson W. D. Badger Elicity Tom B. Gray Jr

Miss Cuba and Reed Tie Vows in Taylor Texas

Miss Mary Elizabeth Cuba daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Cuba of Taylor and Oakley Curtis Reed son of Mr and Mrs E B Salter of New Mexico were married at the Czech Moravian Brethren Church in Taylor in a double ring ceremony. The couple will live in Dallas.

Taylor Mary Elizabeth Cuba John L. Cuba Oakley Curtis Reed E. B. Salter New Mexico Joseph A. Barton Nelsonville Taylor High School Dallas Corsicana Navy Edwin J. Cuba Doris Stalmach San Marcos Johnny Cuba J. B. Reed Leonel Cuba Albert Michalik Austin

Miss Hodges Engaged to Guy Burney of Center Point

Mrs. E. B. Hodges of Center Point announces the engagement of Betty Lee Hodges to Guy M. Burney son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Burney. The wedding is set for December 18 at Center Point Methodist Church in Kerrville Texas.

Kerrville E. B. Hodges Center Point Betty Lee Guy M. Burney Clinton Burney Center Point Methodist Church

Hutto Couple Tells Birth of Granddaughter

Mr and Mrs Oscar Olander announce their son and daughter in law Harvey and Mrs Olander of Corpus Christi are parents of a daughter born Saturday in a Corpus Christi hospital. The baby named Janet Lynn. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A G Collins.

Hutto Oscar Olander Harvey Olander Corpus Christi Janet Lynn A. G. Collins

Beverly L Vonne Smith Honored At Surprise Birthday Dinner

A surprise Mexican supper hosted by Dr and Mrs J R Smith honored Beverly L Vonne Smith for her 15th birthday Saturday. Entertainment included a scavenger hunt, a radio quiz game and dancing with guests such as Bob Cromack, Richard Reinert, Bobby Miller and Paul Sherman among many others.

Beverly L’vonne Smith J. R. Smith Emily Erwin St. Petersburg Fla Beverly and Lurline Smith Phyllis Moore Joan Mary David Orand Jerry Draper Steve Smith Bobby Smith Bill Bartholomew Gamboa Canal One Bob Cromack Richard Reinert Bobby Miller Weldon Hailey del Benson Homer Dearley Harris Smith Buddy Tucker Floyd Thomas Bill Whitis Bob Pennybacker Jack Mackey Ross Anglin Dick Russell Jack Dodgen Bobby Hailey Jack Lee Paul Sherman San Antonio Jack Reynolds

Miss Glynell White Feted At Shower In Bertram

Miss Glynell White bride elect of James D Hoffpa in was honored at a shower hosted by Mesdames D A Williams and W D Ruble at the Ruble home in Bertram. In the receiving line were Mrs Ruble the honoree and her mother Mrs Edward White. Mrs Clinton B McNabb of Austin sister of the bride led the guest book. Chrysanthemums pink gladioli and candles decorated the room and table. Refreshments were served by Miss Dolore Veli ck of Taylor then by Miss Joan Cole with assistance from Misses Betty Rea Gailbraith and Marlene McKenzie.

Bertram Glynell White James D. Hoffpainr Mesdames D. A. Williams W. D. Ruble Ruble Dolores Velick Taylor Joan Cole Betty Rea Gailbraith Marlene McKenzie

Library Club Hosts Staff Honorees at UT Libraries

Members of the University of Texas Libraries staff association honored library school faculty and library science students with a Monday afternoon event in the Academic Room of the Main Building. The group, formed last month, is open to all regular professional and non professional library staff. Officers are Miss Jean Cassel president Miss Mary Stone vice president Miss Marguerite Fritz secretary N A Cleveland treasurer and Miss Martha Thurlow executive board member.

Staff Association The University of Texas Libraries Library School Jean Cassel Mary Stone Marguerite Fritz N. A. Cleveland Martha Thurlow

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