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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1949

Page

6

DAR Executive Board Plans Fall Activities

The Andrew Carruthers Chapter DAR meets at Mrs. D. J. Friedell’s home on Wooldridge Drive. Resignations of regent Mrs. Clifford Poindexter and treasurer Mrs. Clark C. Campbell are accepted. Edward Clark becomes regent. Williams Warren named first vice regent. Pella Phipps treasurer. First fall meeting set for Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. at Mrs. Adams’ home on West Avenue.

Andrew Carruthers Dar D. J. Friedell Wooldridge Drive Clifford Poindexter Clark C. Campbell Edward Clark Williams F. Warren Pella Phipps Anna Simonds Ernest Harris T. J. Holbrook J. S. Doole Banks McLaurin Ben Wayne Greig Grady Chandler Frederick J. Adams West Avenue

Lucille Ball Soda Jerker Ties Early Broadway Career

Lucille Ball once worked as a soda jerk in a New York Times Square drugstore before rising to stardom in Para gnount's Where Men Are Men.

Lucille Ball New York Times Square

Successful Elliott Graduate Praised for Secretarial Training

Lydia Elizabeth Carter, a graduate of Elliott Business College, testifies to rapid training and placement in secretarial work. She notes the curriculum equips students with on the job experience and essential skills, urging others to enroll or visit the Ewell Nalle Building in Austin.

Elliott Business Colleges Lydia Elizabeth Carter Elliott Elliott Business College Miss Carter Austin Ewell Nalle

Doris Buchhorn Weds Gilbert Pillack in Georgetown

Doris Buchhorn and Gilbert Clarence Pillack were married August 28 at Zion Lutheran Church Walburg. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Buchhorn Georgetown, has worked in Austin. Pillack, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pillack Alfred, farms in Alfred and is a World War II veteran. Officiant Rev. H E Heigert. Attendants included Marjorie Buchhorn, Helen Wendland, Laverne Pillack, Ruby Mersiovsky, with flower girls and a best man and ushers from Georgetown and Alfred. Reception at the bride’s parents' home followed by a trip. they will live in Alfred.

Georgetown Doris Buchhorn Gilbert Clarence Pillack Zion Lutheran Church Walburg Ernest J. Buchhorn Austin Ben Pilalck Alfred Marjorie Buchhorn Helen Wendland San Angelo Laverne Pillack Ruby Mersiovsky Harold Carol Ann Tienert Evelyn Pillack Clarence Pillack Roland Pillack Walter Schwansch Willard Doering Harold Ray Vogler Adolph P. Miller Jarrell Monroe Bethke

Mrs. O. E. Smith Returns From Carolinas Visit

Mrs. O. E. Smith returns from North and South Carolina where she visited relatives. En route she stopped to see her niece Miss Leo Arnett in Tallahassee Florida, a member of the Florida State University faculty.

O. E. Smith North South Carolina Carolinas Leo Arnett Tallahassee Fla Florida State University

UN Fellow Dr. Elena Perez Traverses Texas Observing Rehab Work

Philippine UN fellow and chief social worker Dr. Elena Perez visited Austin to study the United States Vocational Rehabilitation Administration, then Dallas and Oklahoma City, with plans to sail home in November. She spoke of her dental studies, family medical background, and YWCA ties in the Philippines. She will continue her observation tour to New Orleans and other cities.

Elena Perez United Nations Government of Philippine Islands United States Vocational Rehabilitation Administration Austin San Antonio Texas Perez States Centro Escolar University Manila University of Chicago University of Illinois War Relief Office Social Welfare Commission Philippines Advisory Social UN General Assembly Dallas Oklahoma City Oklahoma New Orleans Dr. Perez The YWCA

Soroptimist Club Opens Fall Session at Austin Hotel

The Soroptimist Club meets Thursday for its first fall session with a 7:30 p m business meeting after a 7 p m board gathering. The program features Polly Harvey and Betty M Davis of the Y Teen Camp, presented by Edna T Anderson. Dorothy Arvidson outlines the year. Helen Sellers presides.

Soroptimist Club Austin Polly Harvey Betty M. Davis Edna T. Anderson Dorothy Arvidson Helen Sellers

Meetings For Today

Austin Woman's Club holds a board meeting at 11 a m followed by a lunch eon at 12 30 p m. Violet Crown Garden Club’s Flower Arrangement Study Group meets with Mrs. Cecil Cabaniss at 4101 Bradford Road at 2 30 p m.

Austin Woman's Club Violet Crown Garden Club Cecil Cabaniss Bradford Road L. A. Pedigo Quarry Road

Dorothy Highsmith and Dan Williams Wed in Hyde Park Church

Dorothy Evelyn Highsmith and Dan M. Williams exchanged nuptials August 27 at Hyde Park Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Tatum officiating. The couple, both from Texas, will reside at 814 West Sixth after a trip to Fort Smith and the Ozark Mountains.

Hyde Park Baptist Church Dorothy Evelyn Highsmith Dan M. Williams Scott Tatum J. A. Highsmith Hutto Hutto High School Nixon-Clay Commercial College State Health Department

Kiddie Korner Under New Management Adds Stock

Five new merchandise lines join Kiddie Korner under Mrs. Winston Kinser. Maternity dresses nursing bras and baby gifts expand offerings. Boys and girls departments present named brands and outfits. Store hours set 8 am to 6 pm daily.

Kiddie Korner Winston Kinser Mrs. Day Billy the Kid Man Ranch McKem Mickey Boy Esskay Prissy Missy Betty Agin Cater Eugenia

Mrs Ewell Muse Honored At Surprise Kitchen Shower

Mrs Ewell Muse, past president of the Junior League of Austin and Pi Beta Phi alumna, was celebrated with a surprise kitchen shower hosted at Mrs Dan Covert s home. Luncheon featured a fruit and vegetable decorated table, and gifts in a large crepe paper decorated box. Attending were Mesdames Muse Covert Robinson Butler Houston Ammann Morris and Page Jr.

Ewell Muse Dan Covert Muse Junior League of Austin Pi Beta Phi Mesdames Muse Covert al Robinson Mike Butler William B. Houston Robert Ammann Truman Morris Louis Page Jr

Grace Methodist Pre-School P TA Opens Fall Session

Mothers of pre-school children in South Austin are invited to the Grace Methodist church Friday at 3 pm for the opening fall meeting of the Grace Methodist Pre-School P-TA. Mrs F C Mc Connell will introduce the year's topic Freedom to Grow and a program chairman will outline the year and seek acceptance of the proposed plans.

South Austin Grace Methodist F. C. McConnell Austin Public Schools Irman

Grace Lutheran Kindergarten Enrollment Open

Enrollment for Grace Lutheran Kindergarten remains open. Parents should visit 4606 Glissman Road or call Mrs. F. K. Leudtke at 25284 between 9 and 11 a.m. for details.

Grace Lutheran Glissman Road F. K. Leudtke

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