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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1949

Page

12

Bartlett Club Tours Austin During American Art Week

Bartlett residents and members of the Woman's Wednesday Club joined a trip to Austin for American Art Week. The group toured Laguna Gloria and the Co Building, with a luncheon at Hitchin Post. Hosts Mrs. O. J. Lamb and Mrs. J. W. Harlan helped stage pre trip coffee and reception.

Bartlett Woman's Wednesday Club Austin O. J. Lamb Eleanor Howe Lamb J. D. Slawson Bartlett Federated Club Mesdames Luther Thompson Herman Schwertner Tommy Cartier James Anderson Laguna Gloria Co Building Hitchin’ Post

Briggs High School Juniors and Seniors Fete Hosts

Mr. and Mrs. Hubert A. Davis hosted a party at Briggs honoring the junior and senior classes of Briggs High School. Refreshments served to a list of guests including Luther Dale Reed Cora Ellen Black Cora Wynell Howard Glynda Carson Dayton Carpenter Patsy Wilson Bobbie Sherman Joyce Caskey H A Davis Jr Fred Crooks James David Smith Kelse Cloud Harrell Williams Neal Swope Gypsy Smith Effie McLeod Buster Smith Nancy Adare Glen Mike Smith Joe Howard Adare O C Howard, plus Mr. and Mrs. Houston Davis Mrs Rua n Smith and Mrs O C Howard.

Briggs Hubert A. Davis Briggs High School Luther Dale Reed Cora Ellen Black Cora Wynell Howard Glynda Carson Dayton Carpenter Patsy Wilson Bobbie Sherman Joyce Caskey H. A. Davis Jr Fred Crooks James David Smith Kelse Cloud Harrell Williams Neal Swope Gypsy Smith Effie McLeod Buster Smith Nancy Adare Glen Mike Smith Joe Howard Adare O. C. Howard Houston Davis E. Babe Smith Jr Ruan Smith

Mrs Rufus M. Gage Reviews Cheaper by the Dozen

Mrs. Rufus M. Gage reviewed Cheaper by the Dozen at a Sharon Club meeting held at the home of Mrs. T K Dismuke in San Saba. Fifteen members attended the gathering.

San Saba Rufus M. Gage Sharon Club T. K. Dismuke

Walter announces betrothal of Rose Lee Walter to Alvin Hardi

Mr and Mrs Henry Walter announce the betrothal of their daughter Rose Lee to Alvin Hardi son of Mr and Mrs Sam Hardi of Elgin. Marriage vows will be exchanged December 11 in the Lutheran Church at Thrall.

Taylor Henry Walter Rose Lee Alvin Hardi Sam Hardi Elgin Thrall

Toil by Day and Night in the New York Skyscraper

An average New York skyscraper will host thousands of workers by day and become nearly silent at night, a contrast that defines the city’s tall office life and echoes into the evening hush.

New York

McMahan Home Demonstration Club Elects New President

In Lockhart on October 27 the McMahan Home Demonstration Club elected Mrs. Lewis Van Horn as president. Other officers named were Mrs. Ora Baker, vice president. Mrs. Joe Ellis, secretary treasurer. Mrs. Jessie Williams, council delegate. and Mrs. Emma Reed, reporter. Co-hostesses were Mesdames Guy Kelley and Luther Jeffrey.

Georgetown Party Series Given For Mrs Bennett

Georgetown on October 27 reports a series of parties honoring Mrs. Frank Bennett a recent bride. Mrs Wilmer Peterson hosted a large tea with co hosts Mesdames Salvatore Anderson and others plus 150 guests. Additional gatherings followed at the Georgetown Country Club and the Carlson home with Hallowe en Mexican dinner and more attendees.

Georgetown Sps Frank Bennett Wilmer Peterson Chris Salvatore Homer Anderson Etna Miller Ruby Hunt Ray Envall Wesley Frederickson Victor Lindell Leon Forsvall Miss Bertha Swenson Lawrence Anderson Kelse Anderson Sam Ericson John W. Sands Jr Wilburn Blomquist Tom Lundblad Haywood Jordan Leroy Berkman Wilbur Blomquist Ray Lindell Bonnie Jane Sandberg Bertha Swenson Pearl Munson Bennett Hutto Mesdames Swen Crone Esther Peterson Mesdames Reuben Biggs James O. Hughey Emory Carlson Clifford Gustafson Jack H. Adams Julie Kerlin

Milam Lee PTA Officers Named

Milam Lee Bi-County Council of Parents and Teachers reorganized at a Rockdale meeting. Elected president is Mrs Bill Kyle of Rockdale. Vice president Mrs Frank Brandon Rockdale. Second vice president Mrs Johnie Fuchs Buckholts. Third vice president Miss Bess Black Giddings. Fourth vice president Mrs Otis Charles Sharp. Fifth vice president Mrs John Mataystik Buckholts. Secretary treasurer Mrs Coy Arledge Buckholts.

Rockdale Milam-Lee Council of Parents and Teachers Bill Kyle Frank Brandon Johnie Fuchs Buckholts Bess Black Giddings Otis Charles Sharp John Mataystik Coy Arledge

Thrall Teachers Honor Mrs. Malish With Tea Party

Thrall Oklahoma teachers toasted Mrs. William Malish wife of the superintendent with a tea at the homemaking cottage. Roses from Mrs. L W Fuchs decorated the rooms and a corsage was given to the honoree. Misses Marjorie Blackwell and Cecilia McBurnett led the refreshment service.

Thrall Thrall School William Malish L. W. Fuchs Marjorie Blackwell Ceclia Mc Burnett

Church Women Plan World Community Day in Lampasas

The United Council of Church Women local division will hold World Community Day at St. Marys Episcopal Church in Lampasas on November 3. The 3:30 p.m. business meeting precedes a 4:30 p.m. program, and participants will bring bundles for the Pieces for Peace overseas project.

Daughter Tamara Lois Greider Born At Seton Hospital

Dr. and Mrs. Lester Stanley Greider announce the birth of their daughter Tamara Lois at Seton Hospital Sunday. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. J Henry Peters of Lewistown and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Greider of Dauphin. Dr. Wreider, a Bergstrom AFB Hospital flight surgeon, noted the family.

Tamara Lois Lester Stanley Greider North Loop Boulevard Seton Hospital J. Henry Peters Lewistown Grant Greider Dauphin Dr. Wreider Bergstrom Air Force Base Hospital

Officers Clinic Held By Bartlett Classes

The Mamie Daniel Amigas and Golden Circle classes held an officers clinic at the Bartlett church. Mrs. Cecil Overby presided. participants included Mesdames Ernest Townsend, T. L. White, J. F. Moore Jr, Leon Vorpahl, Charles Townsend, Horace Keith, George Cagle, and Miss Pearl Joiner.

Bartlett Mamie Daniel Amigas Golden Circle Cecil Overby Ernest Townsend T. L. White J. F. Moore Jr Leon Vorpahl Charles Townsend Horace Keith George Cagle Miss Pearl Joiner

FHA Membership In Thrall Revealed

Ninety nine percent of Thrall High School girls belong to the Future Homemakers of America Chapter. The membership report lists Lillian Tiernan Joyce Carter Delphine Verall and Cecelia McBurnett as committee members reporting after a recent campaign.

Thrall Thrall High School Future Homemakers of America Lillian Tiernan Joyce Carter Delphine Verall Cecelia McBurnett

Conoley Couple Welcome Son Collie Wyatt in Taylor

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Conoley welcomed a son named Collie Wyatt born today. Mr Conoley is coach at Taylor High School. The couple also has a three year old daughter Lauren.

Taylor Gilbert Conoley Collie Wyatt Conoley Gh School A. Lauren M. B. Conoley

Allan Y Teen Club Plans Slum Party at YWCA

The Allan Y-Teen Club arranges a Friday evening event from 7 30 to 10 30 featuring games dancing and accordion numbers by Carleen Harper. Decorations include checkered table coverings candle decor and refreshments prepared by Peggy Curtis Margret Sexton Christine Autry and Modene Gartmen with chaperones listed. New officers elected at the last meeting are Darleen Hendricks president and Carleen Harper secretary treasurer.

Allan Y-Teen Club YWCA Carleen Harper Peggy Curtis Maurgret Sexton Christine Autry Modene

Japan Is Subject of Bartlett WSCS

Bartlett WSCS heard Captain and Mrs. William L. Clemons of Aberdeen Maryland discuss three years in Japan shown via travel films. Hostesses Mrs E E Cryer and George Fowler welcomed guests including Mesdames Lamb Stokes Buchan Rutherford and others.

Bartlett Spl William L. Clemons Aberdeen Bartlett Wscs Japan C. E. Lamb S. L. Roberts E. E. Cryer George Fowler

WMS Has Parley In Johnson City

Three new members joined the First Baptist WMS during a Johnson City prayer meeting. Officers for the year include President Mrs. Andy Griffin and Vice President Mrs. Bob Patton with secretary Mrs. C. C. Caspario and treasurer Mrs. John Martin.

Johnson City First Baptist Wms J. E. Petty Charles Heather L. Lasister Andy Griffin Bob Patton C. C. Caspario John Martin Theron Stephens J. D. Warren Pete Hall Ed Bailey Addie Wolf L. Lassiter

Miss Elliott Weds Llano Man Schluchin at Parsonage

Miss Odessa Lee Elliott and Clint Worth Schluchin, both of Llano, were married at the Methodist parsonage in Llano on a Saturday afternoon. Attending were Mrs. Dilion Wooten and Mrs. Robert Enberg. The couple will reside in Llano.

Llano Odessa Lee Elliott Clint Worth Schluchin Methodist Parsonage Dilion Wooten Robert Enberg Schluchin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bartlett Club Davises Rhin Forstmann, Julliard, Strook, and Miron Bombay Jim Miss Walter McMahan HD Club van Horn Milam Lee PTA Malish Lampasas L. S. Greider FHA Gilbert Conoleys Story Ruth Evelyn Story J. C. Pollard Jr Wiley Hord Gus Moos Miss Story Moos Lindell Avenue J. C. Pollard Leslie Pierce Page Campbell Alfred Schmidt Bob Hayes H. C. Story Mary J. W. Maxwell Ruth Evelyn Mesdames J. Pollard Neil Allen Henry Nitschmann Hugh Wight Lloyd Grove William J. R. King Rodney Kidd J. B. Pace Frank Herald L. E. Stevenson C. E. Burgess A. W. Straiton George Sandslin Paul Thompson J. W. Maxwe J. E. Hickman Dick Cooper Archie Jones H. H Voss B. C. Turner Ray Slaughter BE. P. Conkle Linden Jones Jay Shuck F. L. Winship Fred Becker Don Hart Harry L. McKee F. Y. Herrin L. S. Fraser Fred Johnson R. B. Rylander Allan Y WMS Miss Elliott C. W. Schluchin Hi-A Dag Maria Im Vogue Paris Schiapore Peir
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