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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1950

Page

14

New Braunfels Garden Club Plans Spring Flower Show

The New Braunfels Garden Club announced its annual spring flower show for April 25 at Seele Parish House. The Maytime themed arrangements division includes tablesettings, church arrangements, white, battle, kitchen utensil, and foliage pieces, with judging per Handbook 1. The event features horticulture categories for roses, bulbs, annuals, perennials, and cacti, plus sections for children, men, and new or rare varieties.

New Braunfels ANS New Braunfels Garden Club VU. E. Schellhase Seele Children’s Department

Hobo Party Held at Smithville Home for Church Group

Smithville April 11. Earl Duty hosted a hobo party at his home Friday for members of the Intermediate Department of the First Baptist Church. Over 40 guests attended in hobo costume, with open fire refreshments. Attending were church leaders, families, and many youths including Emil Schultz, K C Stedman, Homer Keller, J F McWhorter, J W Reader, A W Duty, and numerous other named guests forming a large community gathering.

Smithville Earl Duty Intermediate Department The First Baptist Church Emil Schultz Charles Williams Ernest Schoultz William McClure Billy Kunath Jan Smith Tillman Brooks James Briggs Tommie Lee Shirley Reader Mildred Mick Shirley Dement Joy Searcy Betty Ruth Nauman Dorothy Gregory Jo Ann Lee Patience Kuehn Harriet Kuehn Anna Lois Rainer Anna Ray Masters Norma Jean Rice Marie DeLoach Merlene Rice Kay Reader Margaret Ann Schultz

Taylor Girls Complete Red Cross Care Course

Nineteen students at Taylor High School finish a 12 hour Homemaking II course on care of mothers and infants taught by Rebecca Pond with assistance from Mrs Edmund Arning and Floy Jones. Certificates go to Dorothy Bouday Elaine Chalupa Joycie Jane U Herklotz Florean Hughes Georgia Janosec Mary Kasper Janel Kunz Bernice nko Helen Ray Newstrom Evelyn Oehrlein Vera Raesz Yvonne Raven Billie Schlickeisem Marie Ellen Simcek Agnes Srnensky Irene Svoboda Florene Teichelman Betty Lou Werchan Augusta Wolbreuck.

Taylor Taylor High School Rebecca Pond American Red Cross Edmund Arning Williamson County Health Unit Floy Jones Dorothy Bouday Elaine Chalupa Joycie Jane U Herklotz Florean Hughes Georgia Janosec Mary Kasper Janel Kunz Bernicenko Helen Ray Newstrom Evelyn Oehrlein Vera Raesz Yvonne Raven Billie Schlickeisem Marie Ellen Simcek Agnes Srnensky Irene Svoboda Florene Teichelman Betty Lou Werchan Augusta Wolbreuck

Law Wives Plan Mexican Supper at La Fiesta

The University of Texas Law Wives Club announces a Mexican supper Saturday at 7 30 p m on La Fiesta top terrace. Husbands of members are guests. Reservations through Wednesday with chairmen Mrs William A Russell or Mrs Frank Owen Tr. Music by Pat Rose. Photographs will capture candid moments. Mexican theme features introductions from Juarez Mexico by Mrs Owen.

University of Texas Law Wives Club la Fiesta William A. Russell Frank Owen Pat Rose Juarez Mexico Owen

Williamson County Council of Parents and Teachers Session Set

The Williamson County Council of Parents and Teachers will meet Thursday May 20 at St John s Methodist Church in Georgetown. The session was postponed from this week due to the ninth district conference opening in Burnet on Wednesday. Mrs H D Maxwell of Rochdale will teach parliamentary procedure and new officers will be elected.

How Long Does CHANGE OF Life Last

A mid life change can be brief or extended for women. Cardus offers a tonic to ease nervous irritability and fatigue, promising increased vitality and a brighter outlook. Get Cardui today.

Cardus Aldeo Cardui Lydia E. Pinkham

Colorful leather tops brighten rooms with easy care

Leather table tops in yellow coral pale blue turquoise or lime offer vibrant room color while maintaining easy care. A leather finish protects both light and dark hues. clean with mild soap and a soft cloth, then wax with furniture wax. Ezabeth Hillyer’s booklet guides color schemes and usage, available for 15 cents by mail.

Ezabeth Hillyer

Mrs Edward Owens Heads Austin Woman's Parliament 1950

Mrs Edward Owens was named president of the Austin Woman's Parliament for 1950 51 at a Friday meeting in the Austin Woman's Club. Also elected were Mrs G H Newlove vice president Mrs Frederick Romberg secretary Mrs Martin Ferrick corresponding secretary and Mrs Joe L Love treasurer.

Edward Owers Woman's Parliament Austin Woman's Club G. H. Newlove Frederick Romberg Martin Ferrick Joe L. Love Mesdames J. Hart T. J. Holbook Harry Griffiths Love Joe Rowe Joe Rowe and Mrs. Griffiths J. O. Garrett

Blanco P-TA Elects Officers For 1950 51 Term

Blanco April 11. Officers elected to head the Blanco P-TA for the 1950 51 term include Mrs John Dollahue president Mrs Joe Wagner vice president Mrs E M Fuchs secretary Mrs L R Lacks treasurer Mrs L Broadbeck finance chairman Mrs J E Boales membership chairman and Mrs C E Worthy parliamentarian Worthy retires as president of the organization.

Blanco ANS Blanco P-Ta Association John Dollahue Joe Wagner E. M. Fuchs L. R. Lacks L. Broadbeck J. E. Boales C. E. Worthy Worthy

Leah Moncure Elected President of Austin Altrusans

Miss Leah Moncure was elected president of the Austin Altrusa Club for a term starting July 1 at a monthly dinner at the Austin Hotel. Officers include Louise Kirk, Carl M. Wilson, Cecil Scarborough, George Wilhite, Polly Harvey, LeNoir Dimmitt with directors Opal Clifton Nora Carter and Mattie Ruth Moore. Charles Granger spoke on city planning and housing proposals.

Leah Moncure Austin Altrusa Club Austin Louise Kirk Carl M. Wilson Cecil Scarborough George Wilhite Polly Harvey LeNoir Dimmitt Opa! Clifton Nora Carter Mattie Ruth Moore Charles Granger Mesdames Opal Slifton Bernard J. Hillen Edith Turner Sallie Niell Anna Sener Kathryn Wooldridge Ethel Wood Roberdeau Alice Miller Jane Sumner Margaret Watt Anita Schultze Ates McCullough Mona Jarrell J. L. Eastwood San Marcos

Fidelis Class Sings The Good Shepherd At Easter Program

The Fidelis Class of the Baptist Church presented a program titled The Good Shepherd at an officers and teachers meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. W Parker. Easter colors, Bailey’s Lost Sheep painting, and Bible readings were featured. A Sunday School picnic to Shaw Lake on April 21 was announced.

Lexington ANS Fidelis The Baptist Church Mesdames Leland Sorenson Alton Peebles Hobson Reat Lucille Jackson Clara Schultz Lord Shepherd Tom Peebles Shaw Lake Levington Messrs C. C. Parker S. P. Peebles S. P. Conn LW. Parker J. W Parker Mesdames Raymond Lewis

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Peg Palmer McKettricks Jey Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer Edward Owens Austin Woman's Parliament Mesdames Q. C. Taylor W. E. McCaleb R. N. Little Jr Newlove and Griffiths Henrietta Markland Dallas J. F. Ewing E. B. Crowder G. B. Ballerstedt Charles N. Bustin Mesdames L. C. Banks W. L. Brown B. P Clark R. C. Granberry J. H. Hart T J. Holbrook W. I. Kocurek Howard Miller Lewis Speaker David Barker E. Hayes P-Ta Lydia Pinkham Lydia FE. Pinkham Grundalupe Austin Altrusans J. M. Heffington Ascenia Peebles May Douglass Minnie Watts B. Hester del Adair Jack Hardy Travis Reat Marlin Corrie Hitcheck Houston Doris Peebles Ethel Dismukes Clara Qualls Nancy Sandra Hardy Frank Joe Parker E. M. Peebles Alfred Nrbantke N. L. Range Cuba United States of America Kobt. Wueller & Brother Surrey Marias
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