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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1948

Page

7

Framed Cards Bring Preserve-Worthy Art to Christmas

A new line of framed Christmas cards features permanent home displays for full color reproductions of famous American and European masters. The cards include humorous and topical greetings aimed at mothers fathers colleagues and friends emphasizing warmth and holiday humor.

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

Jane Clifford Hosts Thanksgiving Eve Party for Seventh Graders

Seventh graders gathered at the Zilker Club House for a Thanksgiving Eve party and dance hosted by Jane Clifford, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Clifford. The rooms wore Allan Junior High green and gold with autumn flowers, as many classmates attended.

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 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

E Z Mast and daughter guests in Buda

E Z Mast and his daughter Miss Jane Mast of Parsons Kansas were houseguests in the home of Mrs. W S Birdwell Sr in Buda last week. Mast taught school in Buda forty three years ago and later practiced law in New Braunfels before becoming head claim agent for the MKT Railway in St Louis. After retirement he moved with his family to Parsons where he now lives.

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 at Work

The Federated Business and Professional Women's Club staged a satirical skit Monday in the Sun Room of the Austin Hotel featuring women seeking jobs. The event underscored goals for business women with a carnival planned for Dec. 11 at the Austin Athletic Club and noted comments from club president Evangeline Lane on national progress for women in Congress, the UN Declaration of Human Rights, and women’s economic opportunity.

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 Meeting

Bastrop Harmony Club held a program on The Song with Mrs. W R Gore as chairman. Mrs C A Long presided over business as reports from the fifth district Federated Music Clubs meeting in Boerne were shared. The afternoon covered medieval chants, music through the ages and Negro spirituals with a recording of Nobody Knows the Trouble Ive Seen.

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 Mesdames Powers Allbright John Allen Earl Carson E. D. Fitzwilliam C. G. Goddard R. W. Loveless Audelle Sanders Ireland Allbright Jack Ash Frank Denison Willie Schilling Dick Meirs

Capitol Review Luncheon Beats the Blues at Calcasieu Auditorium

The Wo man s Benefit Association 142 held its monthly social at Calcasieu Auditorium with a noon covered-dish luncheon and 42 providing afternoon entertainment. High score prize went to Mrs George Brooks, low to Mrs L M Reynolds, and consolation to Mrs E J Kunkel. Attendees included Mesdames E J Kunkel W J Voges W A Hasse H O McQuary L M Reynolds C L Vice J T Wiley H M Richardson Emil Greeven C A Anderson E W Jones J Lee Johnston H T Parker and George Brooks.

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

Mrs. Sarah Owen Marks 93rd Birthday

Mrs. Sarah Owen, oldest living grandchild of General Edward Burleson, celebrated her 93rd birthday at her daughter Mrs. Albert Payne’s home in San Marcos. An open house on November 14 drew 82 friends and relatives, and she is survived by 25 grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren, and 18 great great grandchildren.

San Marcos Sps Edward Burleson Sarah Owen Albert Payne Owen

Andersons of San Antonio announce birth of son

Mr and Mrs Thomas W Anderson of San Antonio announce the birth of a son Sunday morning in a San Antonio hospital. Mrs Anderson is Rosalie Letterman of Taylor. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs H A Lettermann of Taylor and Mr and Mrs T W Anderson of San Antonio.

Talor Thomas W. Anderson San Antonio Anderson Rosalie Letterman Taylor H. A. Ltetermann T. W. Anderson

Lytton Springs Folk Host Guests and Attend Funeral

Residents report recent visits in Gainesville Kyle and Austin as guests with families here. Funeral for Mrs. R. G. Vann drew relatives from Lockhart Alvin Maxwell Three Rivers Wimberley and San Antonio. Lois Ward and others from Lockhart spent time in the community.

Lytton Springs W. L. Williams Preston Lee Gainesville W. H. Norris George W. Stevens Gail Anna Lee Strawn T. V. Forister Kyle R. G. Vann Brock Kelley Austin Glenn Vann Walter Vann Alvin Lee Wackerhagen Maxwell Bill Skidmore Three Rivers Jack Rimmer Lockhart 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 Allan students on a Mobile Alabama conference of student council officers from 14 states. They described meetings socials and study groups and noted future panels at other Austin junior highs and plans for Baker and Fulmore schools to form councils.

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-TA Class Studies Food Knowledge For Home Meals

Fulmore P TA home and family life class led by Miss Edith Anderson studied a food chart showing seven food groups and daily requirements. The session at Mrs J S Renker 1010 Milam included a poster on meal planning and food can sizes. next meeting with Mrs C L Cox at 1415 Newning on Dec 3 at 1 p.m.

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

Mrs. H. H. Voss Hosts Houston Grandchildren

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

David Garrison Celebrates Birthday With Classmates

Burnet scene reports David Garrison hosted a third grade birthday party at his home Saturday afternoon. About 40 guests attended as his mother and Miss Geneva Withers served cake and punch.

Sam J. Smiths to Welcome Mrs. Kennedy for Thanksgiving

Mrs. R. E. Kennedy of Dallas will spend Thanksgiving with her brother Sam J. Smith and family at 3210 Duval. The visit includes relatives and festive plans.

R. E. Kennedy Dallas Sam J. Smith Duval

Mayor and Mrs Hilliard Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

In Lexington on November 24 a party marked a half century of marriage for Mayor J A Hilliard and his wife. The event, held in the high school auditorium, featured gold chrysanthemum decor, a wedding party reuniting, and a program with choir performances. Guests included their children and grandchildren as well as church and civic members.

J. A. Hilliard Lexington Prospect Baptist Church Hinton Hilliard B. E. Perkins Houston Colquit Reynolds Aline Nettles Mesdames Aline Nettles Jim Bob

Mrs Berry Hosts Pecan Grove Home Demonstration Club

In Lampasas on November 24, Mrs Clarence Berry hosted the Pecan Grove Home Demonstration Club meeting. R W Hatley led the business session and Owen Gaddes read the Thought for the Day. Visitors A Thomas and Wiley Shurtleff attended. Next gathering is December 6 at Mrs Joe Bozarth home with gifts for secret pals and bazaar items.

Joe Bozarth

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