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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1948

Page

24

Framed Cards Add Keepsake Value to Christmas Cards

NEA writer EPSIE KINARD reports new Christmas cards include picture frame backs holding full color reproductions. cards feature masterpieces from Washington’s National Gallery of Art by artists like Giotto Rembrandt El Greco and Corot. humorous topical themes target mothers fathers and a range of 1 No 1s from doctors to postmen with light satirical touches.

Yuletide New York William Schaub John Whorf Epsie Kinard NEA Ristmas Washington National Gallery of Art Giotto Raphael el Greco Rembrandt Corot Sadie Stenoy

Thanksgiving Eve Party at Zilker Club House

Seventh graders hosted a Thanksgiving Eve party and dance at Zilker Club House. Jane Clifford, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Clifford, decorated rooms in Allan Junior High colors green and gold with autumn flowers. Attendees include Billy Adcock Bobby Adcock Elaine Arrens Lynn Auldman Chase Baromeo Bobby Basford Mary Paige Benbow Kay Bethune Bonita Bledsoe Bonnie Bloomquist Eddie Osti Margaret Braden Dorothy Bratton Bernie Breed Joyce Burrell Alise John Gordon Carlson Howard Clark Gay Clemmons Ruth Ann Clift Joe Ben Colley Nancy Colwell Barbara Compton Sylvia Cooksey Clinton Craven Doris Cross Clark Crow Kay Culbreath Nancy Cunningham Peggy Curtis James Ed Davis Louise Denton Patricia Dodgen Carolyn Douglas Jody Drake Jimmy Duke Catherine Dupre Tommy Edwards Nancy Turner Sidney Fielder Betsy Frederickson Kim Garrett Joe Goddard Gary Grimmen David Harrell Margaret Harris Kay Johnson William Killian Nancy Klotz Joan Laski Ellen Ray Vernon Lemons Bill Linig Benton McClure Preston Martin Gaye Neuman Jerry Nicholas Rita Ann Rea Sam Redford Sarah Riley Johnny Sap George Turner Kenneth Vaughn Carolyn Watkins Sarah Watson Donald Whisenant.

Jane Clifford Ted Clifford Zilker Club Allan Junior High Billy Adcock Bobby Adcock Elaine Arrens Lynn Auldman Chase Baromeo Bobby Basford Mary Paige Benbow Kay Bethune Bonita Bledsoe Bonnie Bloomquist Eddie Ostic Margaret Braden Dorothy Bratton Bernie Breed Joyce Burrell Alise John Gordon Carlson Howard Clark Gay Clemmons Ruth Ann Clift Joe Ben Colley Nancy Colwell Barbara Compton Sylvia Cooksey Clinton Craven Doris Cross Clark Crow Kay Culbreath Nancy Cunningham Peggy Curtis James Ed Davis Louise Denton Patricia Dodgen Carolyn Douglas Jody Drake Jimmy Duke Catherine Dupre Tommy Edwards Nancy Turner Sidney Fielder Betsy Frederickson Kim Garrett Joe Goddard Gary Grimmen David Harrell Margaret Harris Kay Johnson William Killian Nancy Klotz Joan Laski Ellen Ray Vernon Lemons Bill Linig

E Z Mast and Daughter Visit in Buda

E Z Mast and his daughter Miss Jane Mast of Parsons Kansas were guests of Mrs. W S Birdwell Sr in Buda last week. Mast formerly taught in Buda forty three years ago and later practiced law in New Braunfels before serving as head claim agent for the MKT Railway in St Louis. He later retired and moved with his family to Parsons.

Buda E. Z. Mast Jane Mast Parsons Kan W. S. Birdwell New Braunfels MKT Railway Company St. Louis

Satirical Skit by FB&PW Highlights Women Job Seekers

A satirical skit shown Monday by the Federated Business and Professional Women's Club in the Austin Sun Room drew attention to women seeking employment. The event featured the education and vocational committee and cast members, with plans announced for a carnival on December 11 at the Austin Athletic Club.

Fb&pw Federated Business and Professional Women’s Club Sun Austin Grace Barber Mesdames Martha Castleberry Effice von Kalow Eleanor C. Lyons Clara Osborne Etta May Henry Ruth Blalock Frances Wade Ellen Westbrook Edgar Ellen Wilson Sadie Miller Pauline Northcut Bernice Grieder Eleanor Lyons Rebecca Meyers Violet Beasley Estelle Pate Austin Athletic Club Mary Austin Lockett Jerry Hannaford Evangeline E. Lane Federated Business and Professional Women's Clubs United Nations

The Song Theme For Bastrop Harmony Club

Bastrop Harmony Club meets at Mrs. David Schurger home with Mrs. W R Gore as program chair. The session covers Federated Music Clubs district meeting reports and a discussion of medieval chants and music through the ages under the theme The Song. A recording of Nobody Knows the Trouble Ive Seen and notes on Schubert Brahms Strauss and Schumann accompany tea and refreshments.

Bastrop W. R. Gore Bastrop Harmony Club David Schurger C. A. Long Federated Music Clubs Boerne J. K. Young W. E. Maynard Gore Schubert Brahms Strauss Schumann W. B. Ransome Mygs Mesdames Powers Allbright John Alien Earl Carson E. D. Fitzwil

Capitol Review Luncheon and Social at Calcasieu

The Wo man’s Benefit Association 142 held its monthly social at Calcasieu Auditorium with a covered-dish luncheon at noon and 42 providing entertainment. High score prize went to Mrs. George Brooks, low to Mrs. L. M. Reynolds, and consolation honors to Mrs. E. J. Kunkel, with present members listed.

Capitol Review Woman’s Benefit Association Calcasieu Auditorium George Brooks Low L. M. Reynolds E. J. Kunkel Mesdames W. J. Voges W. A. Hasse H. O. Mc

Mrs Sarah Owen Marks 93rd Birthday

Mrs Sarah Owen, oldest living grandchild of General Edward Burleson, celebrated her 93rd birthday at the home of her daughter Mrs Albert Payne with an open house on November 14 in San Marcos. About 82 friends and relatives attended. she has 25 grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren and 18 great great grandchildren.

San Marcos Edward Burleson Sarah Owen Albert Payne Owen

Andersons Welcome Baby Son in San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Thomas W Anderson of San Antonio announce the birth of a son Sunday morning in a San Antonio hospital The mother formerly Rosalie Letterman is a Taylor area native Grandparents are Mr and Mrs H A Letterman of Taylor and Mr and Mrs T W Anderson of San Antonio

Talor Thomas W. Anderson San Antonio Caheen

Lytton Springs Folk Host Guests and Attend Funeral

Residents hosted guests from Gainesville Kyle and Austin while several family members joined the funeral for Mrs. R. G. Vann in Lytton Springs. Attendees included Briggs, Kelleys, Vanns, Woulards, and Strawns from Austin Maxwell Lockhart and Richmond, with visits from Ward and Forister.

Lytton Springs Wig ,Williams Lee Gainesville Visher E. P. Smith W. R. Woulard Austin Alfred Pearson Thurman Perry Leonard Schuelke Lockhart Dee Edwards R. G. Vann Brock Kelley Glenn Vann Walter Vann Alvin Lee Wackerhagen Maxwell Bill Skidmore Three Rivers Jack Rimmer Lester Lam Orval McWharton Richmond R. B. Vann Wimberley Orval Vann San Antonio Lamar Strawn Bill Vann Lois Ward Lillian Ward Helen Forister Mary Ann Shanks

Junior High Delegates Report On Southern Association Trip

Six delegates from Allan and University junior highs reported to students during assembly about the Mobile Alabama convention of the Southern Association of Student Government. They described meetings socials and study groups from the conference of student council officers from 14 states. Similar panels will be held at other Austin junior highs in coming days.

Southern Association of Student Government Mobile Ala Allan Junior High Freddy Howard Virginia Shropshire Allan Irene Randerson Terry Pierce Kathy Schultz University Junior High Gordon Bailey Austin Baker and Fulmore

P T A Class Studies Food and Diet Basics

Fulmore P T A home and family life class studied a food chart with seven food groups guiding mothers in meal planning. Miss Edith Anderson presented a poster on food group meanings and can sizes at Mrs. Renker’s home, and the next meeting is scheduled with Mrs. Cox on December 3 at 1 p.m.

Fulmore P-Ta Edith Anderson J. S. Renker Anderson C. L. Cox Newning

Mrs H H Voss Welcomes Houston Guests Over Holidays

Miss Gayle Mackie and Jimmy Mackie of Houston visit their grandmother Mrs. H. H. Voss at 1501 Northwood Road during the holidays. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Mackie Jr. of Houston.

Gayle Mackie Jimmy Mackie Houston H. H. Voss Northwood Road Fred J. Mackie Jr

Birthday Party for David Garrison Celebrated at Home

Burnet residents recall a third grade birthday gathering for David Garrison. About 40 guests attended as his mother hosted with assistance from Miss Genieva Withers who served cake and punch.

Burnet Fteasene Garrison David Genieva Withers

Sam J. Smiths To Welcome Mrs Kennedy for Thanksgiving

Mrs. R. E. Kennedy of Dallas will spend the Thanksgiving holiday with her brother Sam J. Smith and family at 3210 Duval.

R. E. Kennedy Dallas Sam J. Smith Duval

Hilliards Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary in Lexington

Mayor J A Hilliard and his wife Mrs J A Hilliard marked their Golden Anniversary with a Sunday reception for about 400 guests in Lexington high school auditorium. The couple wed at Prospect Baptist Church, with a program featuring church choirs and a duet by Rev W E Gilbreath and his wife. Guests included family from Chickasha and Houston, and the event showcased gold decor, a five tier cake, and a formal reception hosted by relatives.

J. A. Hilliard Ann Tely Couse Prospect Baptist Church Hint W. E. Gilbreath Glad Tidings Tabernacle Austin Carey Brown McAllen B. E. Perkins Houston Colquit Reynolds Lexington Aline Nettles Mesdames Aline Nettles Hinton Hilliard Jim Bob

Mrs Berry Is Hostess for Pecan Grove Club Meeting

Mrs Clarence Berry hosted the Pecan Grove Home Demonstration Club meeting in Lampasas with Mrs R W Hatley presiding. Mrs Owen Gaddes read a yearbook Thought for the Day and Mrs Joe Bozarth spoke on Thanksgiving origins and read a poem. Visitors included Mrs A Thomas and Mrs Wiley Shurtleff. The next meeting is December 6 at Mrs Bozarths home with a gift exchange for secret pals and bazaar items requested.

Joe Bozarth

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