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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1948

Page

9

Berean Bible Class Hears Talk on Children of Israel

Miss Virginia Williams led a Bible study titled The Children of Israel Led Out by Moses during a Berean Bible Class meeting at Mrs. F. L. Chariton home. Mrs. R. O. Zollinger presided with co-hostesses and a large gathering of ladies in attendance.

Berean Bible Class Children of Israel Moses Virginia Williams Berean Bible F. L R. O. Zollinger Mrs. Chariton W. T. Barron G. M. Comer John L. Beard Gordon Worley C. C. Champion Milton H. Cunningham D. B. Johnson L. R. Benson Meta Blumentritt Seal Thompson Garland Barcus Cecil Boulden Clark Campbell Albert Caster C. L. Sandahi P. J. Rutledge Bliss Spillar Felix Matthews B. G. O'Byrne Richard

Co-Wed Club to Hear Mrs Julia Willhoite

Mrs Julia Willhoite director of the child development laboratory at Austin High School will speak on children's clothing at a Co-Wed Club meeting. The event is in the University Women's Gymnasium club room at 7 30 p m Thursday.

Julia Willhoite Austin High School Co-Wed Club University Women's Gymnasium

Judge Gardner to Address Mothers' Club on Juvenile Delinquency

Judge J. Harris Gardner will speak on Juvenile Delinquency at a First Methodist Mothers' Club meeting Friday at 9 30 a m. Hostesses are Mrs E B Magnuson Mrs M H Flournoy and Mrs A W Shorre. Open to all mothers of preschool children. Nursery will be provided.

J. Harris Gardner First Methodist Mothers’ Club E. B. Magnuson M. H. Flournoy A. W. Shorre

First Session Set By AD Pi Mothers Club

The Alpha Delta Pi Mothers Club will meet at the chapter house Thursday at 10 a.m. for the first meeting of the year.

AD Pi Alpha Delta Pi Mother's Club Alpha Delta Pi Mother's Club

Miss Wilson Complimented At Party Here

Miss Helen Lorraine Wilson of Dallas formerly of Austin and bride elect of Kenneth J Thompson was honored at a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. A W Snodgrass. Mrs J W Wilson was co hostesS with about 25 guests in attendance.

Helen Lorraine Wilson Dallas Austin Kenneth J. Thompson A. W. Snodgrass J. W. Wilson J. D. Mayes

Birthday Party Honors 10 Year Old Marilyn Peterson

Marilyn Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hilding Peterson of Hutto, was honored on her tenth birthday with a party at her parents’ home. The lace table centerpiece held a white cake with pink rosebuds and candles reading Happy Birthday Marilyn. Attendees included Patricia Voight Patsy Eklund Marilyn Adams Carolyn Joyce Anderson Geneva Harnisch Minnie Louvain Deanna Kruger Marjorie Pearson Annis Yvette Hocker Nathalie Smith David Holmstrom Kenneth Lindgren David Johnson Donald and Larry Rydell Kristine Johnson and guests Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Brown Mesdames Alex Blackman Wallon Voight and Otto Knape.

Marilyn Peterson Hilding Peterson Hutto Marilyn Patricia Voight Patsy Eklund Marilyn Adams Carolyn Joyce Anderson Geneva Harnisch Minnie Louvain Deanna Kruger Marjorie Pearson Annis Yvette Hocker Nathalie Smith David Holmstrom Kenneth Lindgren David Johnson Donald Larry Rydell Kristine Johnson E. E. Brown Alex Blackman Wallon Voight Otto Knape

Travis Heights P-TA Committee to Meet

The Travis Heights PTA executive committee will meet at the school Thursday at 9 30 a m with Mrs Jay Barnard president presiding.

Travis Heights P-Ta Jay Barnard Travis Heights Pta

Kentucky Girl Is Bride of L J Rochat of San Saba

Miss Hermia Tyler Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas D Johnson of Elizabethtown Kentucky married Louis James Rochat Jr son of Mr and Mrs Louis James Rochat of San Saba October 2 in Levens Valley Baptist Church Elizabethtown. The couple will reside on the LA Ranch near San Saba with a wedding trip to Louisville and Memphis.

San Saba Hermia Tyler Johnson Thomas D. Johnson Elizabethtown Louis James Rochat Jr Louis James Rochat Louis E. Martin Levens Valley Baptist Church Elizabethtown High School Jenkins-Essex Construction Company Louisville San Saba Rancher Beecause Elizabeth Beeler Lester Meredith James Dunavan Johnson Louis Tolman Bott Charleston W. Va Gelene Memphis Tenn LA Ranch Clement Arthur Rochat Thomas Dunavan Johnson

Taylor High Girls Farm Social Club Officers Elected

Kathryn Kirkpatrick, senior at Taylor High, is president of the GAMMAS, a social club for high school girls. Officers include Pat Torn as vice president Cleo McWhorter secretary Glenda Shinn treasurer and Wanneen Schonerstedt reporter. Members listed include Kathryn Kirkpatrick Pat Torn Cleo McWhorter Glenda Shinn Nancy Davis and others.

Joyce Eileen Charlotte Booth Wanda Walthall Marion McCurry Betty Ann Robertson Sue Ann Fullerton Pat Woods Grace Ziehe Billye Jean Lawson Margaret Cox Joyce Ann Krenek Waneen Schonerstedt

Bauman Grandchild Born in New Orleans

Mr. and Mrs. Byron Levy of New Orleans announce the birth of a daughter on October 3 in New Orleans. The mother is the former Carol Bauman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford L. Bauman of 2506 Indian Trail.

Bauman New Orleans Byron Levy Levy Carol Bauman Sanford L. Bauman Indian Trail

Theta Alumnae To Meet Today

Theta Alpha Theta alumnae gather at the chapter house for a meeting at 11 36 a m hosted by Mesdames Tommy Womack and Hume Cofer.

Theta Alumnae Kappa Alpha Theta Tommy Womack Hume Cofer

Miss Scallorn Weds L C Bailey In Smithville Parsonage

Miss Cathryn Scallorn daughter of Mrs J P Cook of Smithville and L C Bailey son of Mrs Nancy Bailey of Big Spring were married October 2 at the Methodist parsonage in La Grange. The bride a Smithville High School graduate and chamber of commerce secretary. Bailey a Big Spring High School graduate and Navy Air Service veteran now employed by M K T Railroad. They will reside in Smithville.

Smithville Cathryn Scallorn J. P. Cook L. C. Bailey Nancy Bailey Big Spring Methodist la Grange Smithville High School M-K-T Railroad Gloria Diltz Jack Heintschel Bailey

Meetings For Today Full slate of local group gatherings listed

A schedule of today meetings includes Violet Crown Garden Club at 3 p.m. and Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae luncheon at 1 p.m. University Junior High P T A meets at 7:30 p.m. with executive committee at 2:15 p.m. and general session at 3:15 p.m. Various P T A groups, sisters’ clubs, LWV events and other community gatherings are planned at schools, chapter houses, and the University YMCA through the evening.

Zeta Tau Alpha Chapter House

Duane Speeds Visit to Texas State Fair

Mr and Mrs Duane Speed of 600 West 15th returned from a short trip to Dallas where they attended the Texas State Fair.

Duane Texas State Fair Duane Speed 600 West 15Th Dallas

Harnett Kane Lecture Tickets On Sale In Austin

Tickets for the Harnett T Kane lecture on October 23 at 7 30 p m in the Austin Hotel are now on sale at the Texas Book Store and with Mrs Frank McBee Jr 7 1716 The author will promote his Doubleday novel Bride of Fortune about Mrs Jefferson Davis The event is sponsored by Theta Sigma Phi and the Texas Book Store with an informal meet and autograph session including punch hors d oeuvres

Natchez Mississippi New Orleans

Dinner For Teams Honors Junior Baseball At Legion

A dinner on October 18 honoring the American Legion junior baseball teams will be attended by Travis Post 76 Auxiliary members in place of the regular meeting. Dinner at 7 p.m. at the Legion home. reservations with Mrs. Ed Meier at 8-4252 by Monday noon.

American Legion Travis American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Ed Meier

Mrs. Perkins Is Elected Mrs. Perkins Is Elected

Mrs James H Perkins was elected president of the James H Perkins Post American Legion Auxiliary at a recent meeting at the Legion Center Other officers include Mrs Claude H Sharp first vice president Mrs Ira Freida second vice president Mrs S L Brannon Jr secretary Mrs N R Simpson treasurer Mrs Toby Burks historian Mrs Liezi Bailey chaplain and Mrs Roberta Terry sergeant at arms

Bastrop James H. Perkins American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Center Claude H. Sharp Ira Freida S. L. Brannon Jr N. R. Simpson Toby Burks Liezi Bailey Roberta Terry

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