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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1949
Page
8
Robert E. Lee School invites parents to visit classrooms at 7 p.m. followed by a 7:45 p.m. business meeting and K. R. Isbell talk on education. The event marks the PTA’s 10th anniversary with honors for founders and past leaders.
Olivia Schaefer of La Grange and Victor M. Hackworth of Brenham were married September 12 at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. H. T. Flachmeier presiding. Vlasta Barton served as attendant. the couple will reside in Brenham.
The Granger Council of the National Council of Catholic Women hosted the quarterly gathering at Granger parish hall. District president Mrs. Ralph Goeth of Austin led the business, with Taylor’s Mrs. John Klecka presenting the musical program and Mrs. Charles Garner performing on violin. The group discussed a state meeting in Austin and planned the next Taylor council visit to Taylor for the December meeting. Attendees from Taylor included the Rev. Stephen Brown and several Mrs. and Misses from the local community.
Miss Ruby Byler daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Byler of West Point and Elton G Jochen son of Mrs P P Lueders wed Sept 11 at the home of Rev F Erhard Eilers. The bride wore a brown tailored suit with orchid corsage. They plan residence in LaGrange after a wedding trip to Oklahoma.
The Women of the Church of First Southern Presbyterian Church host an evening reception for Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary students and faculty and their dates. Dr. Flynn V. Long leads First Southern. his son is a Seminary student. Music features Mrs. F S Gustafson Miss Bety Jo Smith and Mayes Behrman.
The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society launches its annual season subscription drive at 8 p m Thursday in the Crystal Ballroom Driskill Hotel with 300 workers expected. Officials will name guest artists for 1949 50 and outline plans to raise 2000 subscriptions.
Miss Rose Erisman Travis County home demonstration agent discussed personal grooming at the Sprinkle Home Demonstration Club session held at Mrs. O R Humble home. Mrs T A Fairey chosen delegate to the Texas Home Demonstration convention in Mineral Wells this week. Attendees included Mesdames Criswell Criswell Fairey Humble Maxwell Rogas Rogas Samuels Wilson and Eugenia Roberts. Next meeting slated Oct 5 at Mrs V M Criswell home.
Gerald Williams educational director of the University Baptist Church will talk on Unity of the Home at a Child Study Club meeting sponsored by the church. The group convenes at 9 15 a m in the church parlors with coffee served.
Mrs Calvin Steele was chosen as corresponding secretary of the Tower Lights Chapter National Secretaries Association at a special committee meeting. She fills the vacancy after Mrs J M Wareham’s resignation. President Mrs Sam C Pike called the session. The executive and social committees for October meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday with Miss Elsie Pfluger 402B East 12th.
The Austin Chapter of the American Gold Star Mothers Inc will hold a session Friday at 8 p m in the DAV Memorial Home. The meeting is announced by the organization.
Judy Ebeling profiles Mrs. Darrell Gray wife of pastor at St. Luke's Methodist Church in Austin. She notes constant visitors and coffee pots, weddings in the living room, and the family balancing church service with home life. The Grays moved from Enid to Corpus Christi to Georgetown and finally Austin, with Rev. Gray directing choirs and pursuing ministry while Mrs. Gray assists as secretary and society member. Their son Lee Edward 13 helps as batboy and Cindy keeps up with homework.
The Texas Graduate Nurses Association District Five will host a one day institute on Structure of Organized Nursing at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel on September 28. Miss Louise A. Dietrich will lead the meetings. Two Brackenridge Hospital study groups meet Thursday with Edith Huck Turner directing a 4 p m session and Irene Healy guiding an 8 p m session. The planning committee invites all members to attend a study group and the institute aims to explain two plans from the handbook.
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