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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1949

Page

6

Family Reunion Held in Kyle By Sanderses on Thanksgiving

A Thanksgiving Day family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Sanders in Kyle. Sixty nine guests attended, including relatives visiting from Austin Lockhart San Antonio and other towns such as Sheree Lee Estes Waelder Fort Worth Manor Luling Alice and more.

Kyle Sanderses L. D. Sanders J. M. Dotson Jim Dotson Bennie Lee Williams Faye Williams William J. Newark Robbie Seelinger Austin Howard Dotson R. W. Monroe L. M. Dotson Lonnie Dotson J. B. Monroe Lockhart A. Carpenter T. C. Estes Manor W. S. Atkinson C. T. Atkinson H. G. Atkinson Waelder J. B. Evetts J. B. Evetts Jr Nolan Delores Jean Evetts Mose Evetts Ray and Shugan Evetts M. A. Evetts Alice

Two Austinites Fly to New York for Shopping Tour

Mrs. Lacy B. Purvis and her daughter Mrs. Fagan Dickson depart by plane Friday from Austin for New York City. They plan shopping in the city and will also visit art exhibitions and stage shows.

Lacy B. Purvis Fagan Dickson New York City

Bergstrom NCO Wives Club to Host Guest Speaker

Mrs Dolly Maude Harris of the University Floral Shop will speak at the Bergstrom NCO Wives Club meeting Thursday at 1 30 p m in the NCO Club.

Dolly Maude Harris University Floral Shop Bergstrom Non-Commissioned Officers’ Wives Club NCO Club

Austin B&PW Club Hosts Reception At Clubhouse

The Austin Business and Professional Women's Club held a Sunday reception at the clubhouse with blue and gold decorations and chrysanthemum arrangements. About 100 guests registered. program included Delia Nichols on violin with Doreene Sanders and Fannie Newton on vocals. Eula Williamson presided with past presidents and officers guiding tea service.

The Austin Business and Professional Women’s Club Delia Nichols Doreene Sanders Fannie Newton Eula Williamson Mesdame

Nu-Teen Canteen Installs New Leaders For Yule Dance

Bob Cummin is the new president of the Welcome Wagon Nu-Teen Canteen. Officers include Jane Ellen Nicholson vice president Janice Grace secretary Elaine Erns treasurer Steve Alblinger reporter and Sam Houston sergeant at arms. A Christmas dance is planned for December 30 at the Municipal Golf Course with a dollar cover per couple for paid members and guests. Reservations are requested. Refreshments will be served.

Welcome Wagon Nu-Teen Canteen Bob Cummin Mary Katherine Cooper Jane Ellen Nicholson Janice Grace Elaine Erns Steve Alblinger Sam Houston

Friendship Circle Hosts Travis Chapter Officers Tuesday

The Friendship Circle of the Travis Chapter 472 CES will entertain officers at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the B&PW Clubhouse. Mrs. F. M. Peavy, arrangements chairwoman, is aided by Mesdames Jack Cowan Hope Tilley C. A. Barr and Miss Ethel Seaholm.

Friendship Circle Travis Chapter 472 CES B&pw F. M. Peavy Jack Cowan Hope Tilley C. A. Barr Ethel Seaholm

Santa’s sleigh filled with fragrances and luxury cosmetics

Cosmetic houses load Old Nick with perfume gifts for Christmas. Luxury packages include music boxes, soap-carved horses, tulip decanters, powder puffs, and fancy cologne sets. Gifts feature ornate compacts, perfume lamps, and color matched makeup in modern cases.

Santa Nick St. Nick

Bi-County P-TA Meeting At Pecan Springs School

The Bi-County P-TA Council will convene Tuesday at 10 a m at Pecan Springs School. Luncheon will be served with Pecan Springs association hostesses. The Pecan Springs Symphonet Band performs with new uniforms by Band Mothers Club. program includes songs, stunts, and a student play.

P-Ta Pecan Springs Pecan Springs Association Pecan Springs “Symphonet Band Band Mothers Club

Acacia Auxiliary Benefit Party Planned

The Acacia Fraternity Auxiliary of Austin will host a benefit bridge party to aid the active chapter. Mrs. George M. Engle chairs the ways and means committee for the 2 to 4 pm event at Mrs. Homer Thornberrys home 2300 Tower Road. Mrs. Thomas A. Rousse will host the next auxiliary meeting on December 13.

Acacia Fraternity Austin Acacia George M. Engle Ways and Means Committee Homer Thornberry Tower Road Thomas A. Rousse David

Mrs. Wild Jr. Leaves for Washington by Plane

Mrs Claude Wild Jr and Claude Charles III travel to Washington to join Mr Wild who has just been named attorney for the Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association. The UT graduate and former Navy serviceman has resided in the capital since November 1. Mrs Wild visits Kerrville parents for two weeks.

Claude C. Wilde Jr Claude Charles III Washington, D Wild Claude Wild Sr Austin Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association Washington University of Texas US Navy Ben G. King Kerrville

Local Group Attends Steeplechase Club Ball

Nine Austinites joined the Steeplechase Club debutante ball at Rivercrest Country Club in Fort Worth last weekend. Attendees from Austin included Miss Carolyn Vaughan Paul C Ragsdale George Covert William A Peavy Dan McElroy Frank Fuqua Jack Kilpatrick Fred Watson and J Ralph Wood.

Mrs. Halden Returns From Visit in East

Mrs. M. P. Halden has returned to Austin after a six week visit in the East. She visited her daughter Mrs. T. A. Halden in Washington D C and met friends in New York City.

Mrs. Halden East Austin M. P. Halden T. A. Halden Washington, D. C New York City

Alumnae Christmas Reading by Mrs Nichols Planned

Mrs A J Nichols will give a Christmas reading at the Chi Omega Alumnae Christmas party. The event is set for 8 p m Thursday at the chapter house.

A. J. Nichols Chi Omega Chapter

Gillaspys Host Supper Party at Lake Austin

Mr and Mrs Ben Gillaspys hosted a supper at their Lake Austin home on Saturday night. Guests included Mrs Buddy Butts of Borger Mr and Mrs Alvie L Yarbrough and Alvie Jr Roger and Sydney Yarbrough Mr and Mrs Wayne Miller and Buddy and Fric.

Ben Gillaspy Lake Austin Buddy Butts Borger Alvie L. Yarbrough Alvie Jr Roger Sydney Yarbrough Wayne Miller Buddy and Fric

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