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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1949

Page

8

Smithville Faculty Named Honorees At School Reception

Smithville Public Schools honored new faculty at a reception hosted by Central and high school PTAs in Smithville. About 300 parents and teachers attended, with a musical program by local students and a receiving line featuring district and school leaders.

Smithville PTA Central and High Schools John Kuon Mary Ann Adamcik Dolores Ryza Charles Edward Mixe Hands Pearce Burnet Pharr Marie Neibuhr Sam Houston Junior High School Joe Collum Central School Frank Shirocky Frank Rundell M. H. Timmons Robert F. Banik Cathryn Redwine Dorothy Renick Lela Childers Eunice Anthony Ella Hendrix Pauline Collum Dorothy Segriest Odella Adams Mattie Wiest Florence Michulka Alta Patton Edith Williams Dawn Marshall Mabel Funk Sue Pearce Margaret Churchill Ruth Stalmach Elizabeth Hewatt Mary Belle Winston Julia Moncure

Miss Tharp Talks To Rumley Club

Lampasas Texas October 4 Miss Laura Tharp home demonstration agent discussed lawn furniture at a Rumley Home Demonstration Club meeting in Mrs Roy Taylors home Mrs Ernest Morgan was elected president Other officers include Mrs W E McFarland vice president Mrs Earl Brooks secretary Mrs Adkins Alexander council delegate and Mrs Roy Taylor reporter Visitor at the session was Miss Billie Gene Carslide The next meeting will be held Monday in the home of Mrs W E McFarland.

W. E. McFarland

Mrs. Warren Freund To Address P-TA Here

Mrs Warren Freund will speak on Team Work Between Home and School at the Pecan Springs P T A meeting Friday at 2 30 p m at the school Plans for the Hallowe en party will be discussed Hostesses include Mesdames Herbert L Storch A D Lewis and J E Chisolm

Warren Freund Pecan Springs Hallowe'en Herbert L. Storch A. D. Lewis J. E. Chisolm

Handicraft Class Shaping Austin High Girls and Boys

Austin High School’s handicraft program under Henry A. Horton trains 125 girls with 75 in overflow classes. the program began in 1937 and is already highly developed, with space to expand to boys if demand continues. Horton and Brenholtz supervise, and students fund materials themselves. The program emphasizes skill and hobby value, with some graduates finding camp counselor or teaching roles. The program is fully accredited by the State Department of Education.

Austin High School Poppa” Horton Austin High Poppa Austin Henry A. Horton Washington AHS Horton T. P. Baker Baker Texas High School Hor Ton Mr. Horton Orton Amber of Commerce State Department of Education Brenholtz North Texas State University of Texas Peter Mansbendel

Trougott Olson Rite Read in Lockhart

Aus tin couple announced the marriage of Alvina Marie Olson to Roy Trougott. The ceremony was Sept 15 at Lockhart Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. P R Daussman. Attendants were Mr and Mrs David P Miller. Post nuptial shower hosted by Mrs Barker. They reside at 1911 Willow.

Oscar Olson Austin Alvina Marie Roy Trougott Frank F. Trougott Mr. Trougott Lockhart Lutheran Church P. R. Daussman David P. Miller Trougott

Smithville OES Sets Anniversary Plans

Mrs. E. V. Evans and Burgess Ponton announce Smithville Chapter 39 OES golden anniversary celebration for Oct. 11. Local chapter hosts visitors from Giddings La Grange Bastrop Elgin Blue Bell Houston and Texas grand officers. A chicken barbecue will be served at the Masonic Temple.

Smithville E. V. Evans Burgess Ponton OES Giddings la Grange Bastrop Elgin Blue Bell Houston State of Texas Masonic Temple

Nurses Association Sets Talk by Mrs Hawley

The Texas Graduate Nurses Association District Five plans a Wednesday 8 p m meeting at Seton Hospital Nurses Residence. Guest speaker is Mrs Eleanor Hawley, public health nurse and health department consultant, speaking on Integration of Hospital Service with Community Agencies. Refreshments follow.

Texas Graduate Nurses Association District Five Seton Hospital Eleanor Hawley State Department of Health

Helmers Welcome Baby Daughter Deborah at Seton Hospital

Mr and Mrs O Z Helmer of 302 Lockhart Drive announce the birth of a daughter, Deborah, on September 29 at Seton Hospital. They also have a four year old son, O Z Jr.

O. Z. Helmer Lockhart Drive Deborah Seton Hospital Helmers O Z. Jr

NCCW Officers to Attend Austin Diocesan Parley

Three NCCW officers attend the Austin Diocese first annual convention at the Driskill Hotel Friday through Sunday. Mrs A S Lucas national president Miss Mary Donahoe affiliations secretary and Mrs Neal Sullivan national first vice president will lead and participate in a convention workshop.

National Council of Catholic Women Austin Driskill Hotel A. S. Lucas Birmingham Neal Sullivan Oklahoma City Province of Oklahoma Mary Donahoe Washington, D. C San Antonio Donohoe Sullivan

Meetings This Week Across Local Clubs and Groups

Bryker Woods PTA hosts meeting with Mrs. Eden at 9 30. William B. Travis Chapter DRT at DRT Museum 3 pm. A M Mother's Club with Mrs Balagia at 1508 Pease Road 3 pm. Altenheim at home 10 am. University Ladies Club 2304 San Antonio 4 6 pm. Standard Club with Mrs Eldridge 3003 Breeze Terrace 3. Classroom Teachers Association. Austin Public Library 7 30 pm. Junior League with Mrs Rob inson 3800 Kennel wood 10 am. Wednesday Morning Music Club luncheon Georgian Tea Room 11 am. Metz PTA executive committee at school 9 30 am. St Ignatius Mothers Club in school library 2 15 pm. Ramsey Recreation Club with Mrs Mott 4408 Marathon 9 am. Violet Crown Garden Club Flower Show School Calcasieu Auditorium 9 11 30 am 1 30 3 30 pm. Chapter BQ PEO with Mrs Jimmie McKenzie 1700 McCall Road 7 30 pm. Martha Chapter 83 CES Masonic Temple 311 West Seventh 8 pm. District Five Seton Hospital Nurses Residence 8 pm.

Review of Sheean Book Is Scheduled

Vincent Sheean's Lead, Kindly Light will be reviewed by Mrs. Jack Burcham at 8 p m Wednesday in the library of the Tarrytown Methodist Church. The event opens the Book Club of the church with monthly reviews of current books. The church library is open Saturday mornings and the first and third Wednesday nights. Materials are free to readers of all ages.

Vincent Sheean Jack Burcham Tarrytown Methodist Church Book Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles Martin Hock Central P-Ta Yerger Hill Jr W. T. Tippen F. Forester Miss Tharp Rumley Club Parimode Barbara Beard Mary Worley Martha Zuchan Margaret Riley Neal Douglass Lockhart Smithville Oes Nurses Association E. Hawley O. Z. Helmers Laura Wheeler Austin Statesman Needlecraft Department P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Lydia Pinkhan NCCW NBC Miss Donohoe Dale Paterson N. J Burlington Bryker Woods Pta R. T. Eden Bryker Drive William B. Travis Drt A&m Mother's Club Mike Balagia Pease Road Altenheim University Ladies Club University Club Standard Club Herbert Eldridge Breeze Terrace Classroom Teachers Association Austin Public Library Junior League of Frank Robinson Kennelwood Music Club Presidents Georgian Tea Room Metz Pta St. Ignatius Mothers Club Ramsey Recreation Club Vernon Mott Violet Crown Garden Club Calcasieu Auditorium Jimmie McKenzie McCall Road Martha Ces West Seventh Seton Hospital Nurses Residence Yaring Gabardine L'Aiglon
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