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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1950
Page
8
New York fashion: hats will guard modesty as necklines and sleeves reveal skin. Fred Frederics of John Frederics Inc. describes broad hats, sheer overlays, and floral details that complement plunging necklines and sheer dresses for the coming summer.
Margie Nell Scott bride elect of Elwood Edmiston was honored at a shower hosted by aunts Uno Armhamn and George Stromquist at the Stromquist home. About 50 guests attended as games and gift opening proceeded followed by refreshments. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Scott of Austin and they plan a April 22 wedding at Gethsemane Lutheran Church.
The Home Builders Class of Congress Avenue Baptists Church held an installation Thursday at Mrs. R. L. Wyatt Jr. home 1510 Newning. New officers include Mrs. Jimmy Taylor teacher and Mrs. Fred L. Johnson Jr. president. A Chinese motif framed the service with Mrs. B. J. McAdoo presiding at the punch and guests present.
A luncheon meeting of the Woman's Parliament is set for Friday at 12 30 p m in the Austin Woman's Club. The discussion titled Information Please will feature Mesdames Q C Taylor W E McCaleb Harry Griffiths R N Little and Homer Shaw with Mesdames Griffiths Joe L Love and Joe Rowe hosting the luncheon and Mrs J O Garrett presiding at the business session.
Night photography of the Pavilof volcanoes on the Alaskan peninsula shows clearer visibility under the midnight sun, while fog reduces daytime views.
The St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church Youth Fellowship hosted a hobo party in Gustav Guenther pasture. A campfire, games, and hobo stew accompanied by attendance from Alvin Kerlin Jean Ann Sinensky Morris Lynn Dagerath Gussie Guenther Leon Findeisen Alice Anderson Evelyn Oehrlein Oscar Findeisen Waldine Pfluger Vernon Rust Lillian Goetz Carl Maenke Betty Lou Werchan Schiller William Waller Elton Matetzschk Kenneth Schroeder Lonnie Leonard Marburger Gwendolyn Ging Rodney Marburger Ann Speckels Helen Ray Newstrom Rev. Robert Mohr and local families from Elgin.
A simple washable strip sewn along quilt and comforter bindings keeps upper edges clean. The removable material can be washed, reducing dry cleaning costs.
New York April 3. Men will reach peak nuttiness in summer hat styles with straw homburgs and plaid denim snap brims among bright hues. Milliners showcase colorful casual fashions led by a bantam weight Panama hat at six ounces with ribbon outerband and leather sweatband.
Dr. Mary E. Roe of Norton Kansas arrived Saturday for a ten day visit with her nephew the Rev David Currie Mrs Currie and family at 1507 Preston Street. Dr Roe is on the staff of the Kansas State Tuberculosis Sanatorium.
Meetings today include the Book Review Club with Mrs. Scott Gaines at 1101 East 32nd 3 p m Hyde Park Dramatic Club with Mrs. Evelyn Cook Bell at 4201 Avenue B 7 30 p m Baker PTA in the school auditorium 7 30 p m Afternoon Bridge Group University Ladies Intermediate Club with Mrs. A W Nolle 906 A West 29th 2 p m Alpha Omicron Pi Mothers Club with Mrs. W P Strawbridge 605 Elmwood Place 3 p m American History Club with Mrs. Donald James 17014 Enfield Road 3 30 p m Austin High PTA in the school cafeteria 8 p m Thankful Hubbard Chapter DAR Austin Woman s Club 3 p m Conversational Spanish Group AAUW with Miss Lillian Wes ter 113A West 32nd 2 30 p m Readers Guild with Mrs W E McCaleb Jr 1610 Northwood Interior Decoration Group University Ladies Newcomers Club with Mrs Eli Cox Jr 2309 Sabine 3 p m Xi Zeta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi with Mrs John Escott 904 East 534 8 p m
La Grange Garden Club heard Mrs. B W Luckenbach discuss day lilies at a meeting hosted by Mrs. J E Czichos. She noted lilies thrive in diverse soils, with rich soil yielding more blossoms, and hybrids offer many sizes and colors. The group planned a city hall flower show on April 27 inviting public participation.
Miss Patricia Tidwell daughter of Mrs Florence A Tidwell 4111 Shoalwood is to arrive in Austin for a 10 day spring vacation. Tidwell is a student at Monticello College in Alton Illinois.
Mr and Mrs Theo Kneip 806 East 38th celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary quietly at home. Married in Fayette County in 1900 they have lived in Austin 40 years. Their children include Mrs Willard Rosene of Houston and the late George Kneip of Austin.
A promotional cooking blurb explains baking ham in Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil to seal in juices and flavor. It details prep steps for both whole and half hams, baking times, glazing, and serving tips, highlighting ease and fewer basting steps.
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