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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1949

Page

11

Dorothy Wimberley and Harlen Johnston wed in candlelight ceremony

Miss Dorothy Neil Wimberley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wimberley of San Marcos, married Harlen C. Johnston, son of Mrs. George H. Johnston, in a candlelit Aug. 25 ceremony at the Johnston home. The Rev. F. L. Meadow officiated. reception followed. They will reside at 203 Concho St., San Marcos, with out of town guests from Waco, Fort Worth, Fentress, and Brookeland.

San Marcos Dorothy Neil Wimberley J. J. Wimberley Harlen C. Johnston George H. Johnston Johnston F. L. Meadow Thelma Paige Oran Wimberley Marcus Jackson Concho St Cecelia Wachsman J. L. Lawthon Waco Charles Wimberley Fort Worth Terrell Winyard Fentress Leola Garlington Brookeland

Lou Ann Jackson Honored at Party

Smithville September 8 Miss Lou Ann Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles R Jackson was feted with a farewell party at Buescher State Park Thursday evening. She will attend the fall session of Our Lady of the Lake School in San Antonio. Hostesses were Mesdames W R Pipkin C W Turney and Charlie Morgan. Attending were Grace Ruth Pipkin Billie Lou Pipkin Jo Ann Turney Charlie Bess Morgan Betty Holley Elaine Sherry Carol Clayton Edward Nink Joe Nink Henry Nink Eugene Friebe John Sherry and Kevin Pitman.

Smithville Spb Lou Ann Jackson Charles R. Jackson Buescher State Park Our Lady of the Lake School San Antonio Mesdames W. R. Pipkin C. W. Turney Charlie Morgan Grace Ruth Pipkin Billie Lou Pipkin Jo Ann Turney Charlie Bess Morgan Betty Ho

Virginia Dare Smith to Attend Lathan Springs Encampment

Cedar Creek Texas September 8 Miss Virginia Dare Smith plans to leave for Waco to join Baylor students at the Lathan Springs Encampment, 25 miles north of Waco. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur P Smith and one of 150 Baylor upperclassmen to plan the year's religious program.

Cedar Creek Virginia Dare Smith Waco Baylor Lathan Springs Arthur P. Smith Miss Smith

Georgetown Dinner Honors Bride-Elect

Mrs. Richard Heacock Jr former Miss Edwina Heinsohn of Austin was honored at a prenuptial dinner party in Georgetown. Guests included the honoree and Mr. Heacock, Dr. and Mrs. Edmund Heinsohn, Miss Laura Louise Heinsohn, Mrs. Paul Woolrich Jr. and daughter Miss Georgia Woolrich, all of Austin.

Georgetown Richard Heacock Jr Edwina Heinsohn Austin H. N. Graves Heacock Edmund Heinsohn Laura Louise Heinsohn Paul Woolrich Jr Georgia Woolrich

Caldwell County reading certificates awarded to club members

Twenty nine reading certificates and six special awards were given to Caldwell County Home Demonstration Council members at a meeting in the district courtroom. Special honors went to those who read 25 books, with additional awards for those who completed three or more on the approved list.

Caldwell County HD Council A. J. Baker Pearl Watkins E. A. Conley T. R. Montgomer S. J. Ragsdale Claud Baker Leo Coers Lewis Mohle Edwin Alhardt A. J. Montgomery P. Ten Napel L. W. Murphy

Three Cedar Creek Visitors Honored at Barbecue

Cedar Creek Sept 7 Three guests of Cedar Creek residents were honored at a chicken barbecue at the home of Mr and Mrs Lee Alexander. Honorees were Miss Barbara Miles Austin visiting Mr and Mrs T C Watts Miss Joan Hart Smithville visiting Mr and Mrs Dewey Turner and Miss Lorene Lee Watterson community visiting Mr and Mrs Alexander. Co hosts were Mrs Watts and Mrs Turner. Other attendees included Miss Leona Callahan Miss Leora Callahan Larry Turner Mr Turner and Mr Watts.

Cedar Creek Lee Alexander Barbara Miles Austin T. C. Watts Joan Hart Smithville Dewey Turner Lorene Lee Watterson Alexander Watts Turner Leona Leora Callahan Larry Turner Mr. Watts

Fishers Sail For Tour of Europe

Mrs. Walter W. Fisher and daughter Julia Emerson depart New York for a two month tour of Europe expecting to travel abroad for about eight weeks.

Fishers Walter W. Fisher Julia Emerson New York Europe

Miss Karen Aly Wed In Lewisville

Nuptial vows joined Miss Karen Aly and Jack Patterson in the Church of Christ of Lewisville. Patterson, Briggs High School graduate and former Daniel Baker College student, is son of Marcus E Patterson. The couple will reside in Holland after a wedding trip.

Briggs Church of Christ of Lewisville Karen Aly Jack Patterson Mr. Patterson Briggs High School Daniel Baker College Marcus E Patterson J. L. Patterson H. R. Caskey Lena Caskey Austin Holland

Elroy P-TA Plans Saturday School Barbecue

The Elroy P-TA sponsors a public barbecue in the Elroy School auditorium at 7:30 p m Saturday. A musical program will be featured during the event open to all community members.

Elroy P-Ta Elroy School P-Ta

Miss Otahal Weds Ernest Psencik in Smithville

Miss Bertha Eleanor Otahal daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph J Otahal married Ernest L Psencik in a double ring ceremony at St Pauls Catholic Church Smithville Rev P J Kieffer officiated The bride wore white slipper satin with Chantilly lace and a white orchid bouquet The couple will reside in Smithville where Psencik and his brother co own an appliance and plumbing firm

Smithville Bertha Eleanor Otahal Joseph J. Otahal Ernest L. Psencik St. Paul's Catholic P. J. Kieffer Alvin Heubel Port Arthur Suzanne Mary Otahal Frances Psencik Wilma Rietz Maxine Sablatura Canada Robert Stevens Dennison Fred Louis Otahal George Mares Claude Aldridge James Quitta Ivan Joe Otahal Charles Janak Uvalde Psencik

Civic Theater Sets Women's Meeting

The Women's Committee of the Austin Civic Theatre will meet Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the home of temporary chairman Mrs. Frank L. Robinson 3800 Kennelwood. At this time organization will be completed and all interested women are invited.

Austin Civic Theatre Frank L. Robinson Kennelwood

Martha Lee Butcher Honored at Birthday Hayride

Miss Martha Lee Butcher was honored Wednesday at a birthday hayride given by Misses Betty Frederick and Pat Ramsey. About 50 guests attended a weiner roast at Zilker Park. A sing along was led by Jimmy Perkins.

Martha Lee Butcher Betty Frederick Pat Ramsey Zilker Park Weiner Jimmy Perkins

Mrs Parker Recovering From Fall At Seton Hospital

Mrs. O. D. Parker of 707 Rio Grande Street is reported in good condition at Seton Hospital recovering from a broken hip suffered when she tripped and fell Saturday in her home.

O. D. Parker Rio Grande Street Seton Hospital

Smithville Women Form Bible Class

Smithville reports a new Women s Bible Study Class organized at the First Christian Church. The group will meet Wednesdays with round table discussions and support the Sunday evening class led by Rev. Hugh B. Harris. Members present include Mesdames Earl Wilkins Sam Ingram Cliffton Glover Laura Wilkins Theo Guyton Sr N E Cannon Edna Tinnell and E E Vachon.

Smithville First Christian Church Hugh B. Harris Mesdames Earl Wilkins Sam Ingram Cliffton Glover Laura Wilkins Theo Guyton Sr N. E. Cannon Edna Tinnell E. E. Vachon Cliffton’ Glover

Briggs P-TA to Install New Officers in September Session

Briggs P-TA will install Mrs. G. A. Glimp as president at the first regular meeting September 27 in Briggs. Elected officers include Mrs. C. C Castleberry as vice president and Mrs. J. L. McCarty secretary. Committees named by Mrs. Glimp cover hospitality publicity and membership with multiple chairmen and members listed.

Briggs P-Ta

Mrs Patterson Honored at Home Shower Gathering

Mrs James A Patterson was honored at a shower held at her home 1300 Summit. Guests included Mesdames Mary Ponton Fay Curb J E Snowden Joe E Patterson Helen Hunt Gene King J G Brannum Lottie Warmack Ruth Patterson and more. Public games and refreshments marked the event.

James A. Patterson 1300 Summit Mary Ponton Fay Curb J. E. Snowden Joe E. Patterson Helen Hunt Gene King J. G. Brannum Lottie Warmack Ruth Patterson Butch A. Fowler Linda Carel Fowler Jacqueline Patterson Mary Lynn Patterson Janice Jimmy Patterson

Guy Russell Eastburn Born to Hutto Couple

HUTTO September 8 Spil Guy Russell Eastburn is the name chosen by Mr and Mrs Earl Eastburn of Austin for their son born Friday afternoon. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Guy Barnes of Hutto and Mr and Mrs Rex Eastburn of Austin. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Russell Eastburn of Austin.

Hutto Guy Russell Earl Eastburn Austin Guy Barnes Rex Eastburn Russell Eastburn

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