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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1949

Page

6

Episcopal Rites Unite Corpus Christi Couple

Miss Elizabeth Eckhardt and Frederick Grevelle were married at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Corpus Christi by Rev. David S. Rose. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Marcellus Eckhardt and Dr. Eby of Austin, wore French lace over taffeta with a Chantilly lace fan bouquet. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Grevelle of Corpus Christi and is a Baylor graduate. The ceremony featured organist Kenneth White and singer Norma Faye Walden, with a reception at the Eckhardt home. After a wedding trip to New Orleans the couple planned to reside in Linton, where he works for Plymouth Oil Co. Austin guests attended.

Church of the Good Shepherd Corpus Christi Elizabeth Agnes Eckhardt Frederick Thames Greenville Marcellus George Eckhardt Frederick Eby Austin Corpus Christi High School Hockaday Junior College del Mar College Order de Pinada Eckhardt Peter Wright Grevelle Waco High School Baylor University Baylor Chamber of Commerce David S. Rose Kenneth White Norma Faye Walden Eby Stephanotis Virginia Stewart Mary Eckhardt Marcella Eckhardt Marcia Eckhardt William Hailey San Antonio Lewis Grevelle Frank Grevelle Waco Bob Dean Vernon

Mrs. Charles Elam To Head 736 Club

In Lampasas the first fall meeting of the 36 Club installed officers led by President Mrs. Charles Elam. Other officers include Mrs. Jess Ballamy vice president and Mrs. Johnnie Elzner recording secretary with Mrs. Kenneth Jackson as corresponding secretary, Mrs. Marshall Perkins treasurer, and Mrs. Harley Tittle reporter. The group met at Jose's with breakfast served as Mrs. Elzner spoke on federated clubs aims and Mrs. Elam outlined the year’s plans. District TFWC president Mrs. Jeff D. Jackson addressed members on federation work. Accent on Living serves as the study course theme this year.

Patterson couple honored at Briggs Baptist shower

In Briggs a miscellaneous shower celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Patterson at the Baptist Church. Hosts Mrs. Thad R. Carson and helpers led a musical program and guest register as many local families and friends attended the event.

Jack L. Pattersons Baptist Church Briggs Claudette Bell LaWanda Wilson Glynda Carson Cora Ellen Black J. L. Patterson

Taylor B&PW Hears Talks On Slum Clearance Health

Dr. Edmund Doak city health officer and Mrs. Edmund Arning spoke to the Taylor Business and Professional Women on a health and safety program under Gilmer-Aikin. Doak outlined slum area clearance and a proposed park for Negro residents. Harris announced a charter dinner set for Oct 3 at Blazimar Hotel.

Taylor B&pw Taylor Edmund Doak Edmund Arning Business and Professional Women’s Club John Cornforth Floy Jones Doak Arning Oliver Harris Cornforth Harris Blazimar Hotel

Mrs. Thornberry Addresses Austin Ki-Anns on Washington Life

Mrs. Homer Thornberry wife of the 10th Texas District congressman spoke at a Monday Ki-Anns luncheon in the Home Economics Tea House. She shared observations from Washington life with former first ladies and dignitaries while new Ki-Ann members were introduced.

Homer Thornberry Texas Austin Ki-Anns Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt Home Economics Ki- Anns Thornverry Chester Koock Eyes of Texas Malcolm R. Gregory James D. Lemon Ki-Ann Joe Gray W. A. Sloan Louis Banks

Georgetown PTA Fetes Joe Barnes

Georgetown Sept. 20. Joe C. Barnes superintendent of Georgetown Public Schools and board of education members were feted at a covered-dish supper in the Annie Purl Elementary School cafeteria. Attending were board members Carl Liese C. S. Sanders Dr. William C. Finch Paul Hindelang Wallace Evans Joe Munson J J Jones Jr and Mrs Teresa Correll elementary supervisor of the State Department of Education Mrs Mattie Ruth Moore librarian C W Lofland state supervisor Gus White field executive of Boy Scouts of America from Austin. The supper was arranged by Mrs I L Kilpatrick social chairman and Mrs BB Chmietzberg membership chair assisted by 56 room mothers.

Georgetown Joe C. Barnes Georgetown Public Schools Board of Education Annie Purl PTA Carl Liese C. S. Sanders William C. Finch Paul Hindelang Wallace Evans Joe Munson J. J. Jones

Miss McClanahan Weds Willie J Zigal in La Grange

Miss Mary McClanahan daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill McClanahan and Willie J Zigal son of Mr and Mrs Alfonso Zigal were married Sept 14 at Sacred Heart Rectory Rev S A Zientek officiated The bride wore a grey gabardine suit with white carnation corsage Attendant was Adolph Bigal After a wedding trip the couple will live in La Grange where Zigal works for La Grange Utilities.

LA Grange Mary McClanahan Bill McClanahan Willie J. Zigal Alfonso Zigal Sacred Heart S. A. Zientek Adolph Bigal Zigal

Birthday gathering honors local figures

Refreshments were served after birthday celebrations for Mrs. Jordans and J. M. West. The event was hosted by Messrs. and Mesdames J. C. Wright, J. M. West, Elisha Price, C. C. Wiley and J. L. Patterson.

H. R. Keelin Harold W. Horton Messrs M. E. Patterson J. L. Patterson J. R. Jordan E. E. Price Lena Caskey Natt Greene B. A. Hill Jr J. E. Champlin Baryl Edwards L. S. Skaggs J. M. Smith M. S. Dwyer J. C. Wright D. A. Bell C. E. Wiley J. M. West S. R. Dillingham Horace Clinkscales Alice Skaggs J. C. Arnold W. E. Clinkscales H. A. Raines H. E. Horton Misses Joyce LaDell Smith Glynda Carson la Wanda Wilson Kathryn Cloud Cora Elien Black Novella Shugart Claudette Bell Daryl Edwards T. R. Carson Jr

Thorough, Complete Training Wins Good Job for Elliott Graduate

Miss Dorace Cobb completed the Elliott training in 42 days and was placed by the Elliott Free Placement Bureau in a secretarial position. The program used individualized instruction allowing fast progress, preparing her to handle all job tasks. Elliott graduates are highly regarded by employers, with many job calls among the bureau’s listings. Contact Elliott Business College in Austin for placement details.

Elliott Dorace Cobb Elliott Free Placement Bureau Cobb Elliott Business Colleges

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