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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1950

Page

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Fun Night Planned by Rosedale Scouts and Brownies

A 7 p.m. Friday program by Girl Scouts of Rosedale School includes cookie and candy booths, grab bag, card and domino games, square dancing in the gym, and a movie. Committee members and officers for 1950 were announced at the LAH Club meeting.

Rosedale Girl Scouts of Rosedale Lah Club John Huddleston Ed Fisk Mesdames Perry Miller W. C. McDonald James Williams T. L. Wethers Wilson Jensen Elmer Thompson Lloyd Reynolds Tom Die D. B. Ware Perry Dawson Julius Schutze Jr C. H. Cochran T. L. Weathers Perry Miller C. H. Cochrane J. 8. Breed

Mrs George Hauser Elected Gamma Phi Alumnae President

Mrs George H Hauser was installed as president of the Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae at a formal meeting held at the chapter house Tuesday night Others named to leadership posts include vice president Mrs Ben Cabell secretary Mrs Jack Dailey treasurer Mrs Cecil Heard and corresponding secretary Mrs James E Patterson Committee chairs were announced with Mrs Herbert Ash as Crescent correspondent and Miss Mary Foster as parliamentarian among others Present were Mrs George H Hauser Mrs Jack Dailey Mrs Cecil Heard Mrs James E Patterson Mrs Earl Dennis Mrs Wiley Hord Miss Mary Foster and other alumnae members Hostesses were Mrs A H Bartlett and Harriet Black.

Gamma Phi Beta George H. Hauser Ben Cabell Jack Dailey Cecil Heard James E. Patterson Herbert Ash Crescent Harriet Blackstock Earl Dennis ARC Mary Foster Ann Hill Wiley Hord Rush Clarence Sargent H. 5. Miller J. H. Schieuter Magazine Clare Williams Ray Reynolds Ways and Jack Wilson A. L. White A. H. Bartlett William Suttle Harriet Black N. M. Goodwin Norwood King Fowler Yett

Decker WSCS Plans Friday Night Meeting

The home of Mrs. Gene Johnson at 3404 Hollywood will host the Decker WSCS meeting Friday at 7 p.m. Co-hostesses are Mrs. Fred Swenson and Misses Mary and Amanda Foster.

Gene Johnson Hollywood P. m Decker Wscs Fred Swenson Mary Amanda Foster

Frank D Moores of Lometa Mark 60th Anniversary

Frank D Moores of Lometa and his wife celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their Lometa home. He was born in Tennessee and moved to Bend Texas as a child. He became a pecan grower and established a large Bend orchard in San Saba. The couple have five children named Jolly Swenson, Nita Cantrell, Mildred Underwood, Martin Moore, and Arden Moore.

Chisholm Trail Jolly Swenson Sioux Falls Nita Cantrell Goldthwaite Mildred Underwood Bend Martin Moore San Saba Arden Moore

Welcome Wagon Club Hosts Film Session at Little Campus

The Welcome Wagon Cradle Club met Tuesday at the main building of Little Campus for a screening of three films Do s Dont s and Family First. Refreshments were served to numerous members and guests with hostesses noted as Mrs Lawrence Uhl Mrs R H Brack and Mrs James Lebo. A panel on Our Role as Parents is planned for May 9 with husbands of members as guests.

Welcome Wagon Cradle Club Little Campus

Eidsons Begin Port Arthur Two-Week Revival

Dr and Mrs M C Eidson departed Saturday for Port Arthur to lead a two week revival as part of the Western Crusade sponsored by the Baptist denomination He is invited to address the Baptist Association during the visit.

M. C. Eidson Port Arthur Baptist Denomination Dr. Eidson The Baptist Association

Wall cabinets free up bathroom space above tub

Small bathrooms gain storage by mounting wall cabinets on the wall over the tub. Choose metal or wood frames with damp resistant finishes. Paint to blend with walls for a lighter look and efficiency.

Summer Activity Plan For Settlement Home Children

Settlement Club outlines a three week summer program at Baker School with options in excursions to Austin sites, core subjects, and recreation plus free swimming at Shipe Park. All children entering school in September may attend. a private camp near Austin may offer one week free. Easter party at Pease Park and a May meeting presided by Mrs. H F Voss marked the plan.

Settlement Club Walter Seaholm Case Committee Baker School Austin E. C. Bartholomew R. W. Pettway Eugene Guthrie Bill Coates

Brownie Recipe From Mrs Hermann Bohn

Mrs Hermann Bohn of 1600 Colorado shares a nut filled chocolate brownie recipe. Ingredients include amaranth chocolate, baking powder, sugar, vanilla, nuts, and shortening. Mix melt and blend bake in an eight by eight inch pan at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes.

Reba Graham Hermann Bohn Colorado

Birthday Fete for Vickey Taylor Marks Seventh

Vickey Taylor celebrated her seventh birthday with a party at her parents' home 512 Ter race Drive. An Easter theme featured games decorations and pink and blue candy egg favors. Guests included first grade classmates from Travis Heights School and family friends.

Vickey Taylor W. F. Taylor Terrace Drive Travis Heights School Billy Jean Howell Walter Lee Louk Isleta Jones Billy Ponder Johnnie Pearcy Rhenee Philsen Gene Harris Thomas Beebe Linda Kay Carroll Archie Rose Block Fred Hilmer Barbara Brashear Caroline Joyce Boone Ginny Happy Veronica Judy Taylor

Starr Kealhofer to Speak at Pecan Springs P TA

Starr Kealhofer will address the Pecan Springs P TA on teamwork in business. The 2 30 p m session at the school will feature hostesses Mrs T G Wier Mrs D A Carlson and Miss Rosalie Urban.

Pecan Springs Starr Kealhofer T. G. Wier D. A. Carlson Rosalie Urban

Dinner Party Honoring Ruth Fulcher At Austin High

Miss Ruth Fulcher, spring Austin High School graduate, was honored at a casual dinner party hosted by Miss Jackie Mainer at 3206 Enfield Road. Guests wore blue jeans and included numerous attendees with profiles such as Misses Mary Mills Nancy Moody Carmela By ram Carole Newberry Delores Blumentritt and others.

Ruth Fulcher Austin High School Jackie Mainer Enfield Road Mary Mills Nancy Moody Carmela Byram Carole Newberry Delores Blumentritt Tony Corwin George Anne Perry Mary Robin Corwin Dorothy Sue Dixon Lee Ann Dixon Carla Jo Cocke Eleanor Harris Gracie Long Ann McNeil Betty Jean Neiman Mary Jane McNeil

Pecan Springs Club Schedules Food Sale

The Pecan Springs Home Demonstration Club will serve sandwiches cake salad pie and coffee at the Travis County Courthouse Thursday starting at 9 a.m.

Pecan Springs Travis County

Children of the Confederacy Meet Saturday at UDC Museum

Calvin Crozier Chapter of the Children of the Confederacy will convene Saturday at 2 30 p m in the UDC Museum located in the Old Land Office Building.

Children of Confederacy Calvin Crozier Children of the Confederacy UDC Old Land Office

Virginia McEachern and Robert Hughes Wed at All Saints Church

Virginia McEachern and Robert Holloway Hughes wed April 6 at All Saints Episcopal Church in a double ring ceremony led by Rev. Joseph Harte. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Adams of Jewett Texas, earned a home economics degree from Texas State College for Women and plans a UT master’s this summer. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hughes of College Station, holds a Texas A&M master’s and is a UT psychologist counselor pursuing a PhD. The church featured white gladioli and seven tapers, with bridal party including matron of honor Mrs. J. C. Gray and bridesmaids Miss Jean Williamson and Mrs. George Rothrock. The reception followed at Gregg House. The couple will reside in Austin.

All Saints Episcopal Church Virginia McEachern Robert Holloway Hughes Joseph Harte R. B. Adams Jewett Texas Texas State College For Women University of Texas W. L. Hughes College Station Texas A&m College US Air Force University of Texas Testing and Guidance Bureau Marjorie Mills Caldwell J. C. Gray Pasadena Jean Williamson Vivian George Rothrock Alameda Calif Charles Smith Sam Hesse San Angelo

Mrs Browning Hosts Easter Guests in Sweetwater

Mrs Mae Browning of 4721 Post Road welcomed Easter visitors from Sweetwater including Mr and Mrs G G Turpin and daughter Sara Jane guests of Mrs Turpin's mother. The group, formerly of Austin, traveled with Mrs Ivan Bergstrom to Taylor for a Sunday visit.

G. G. Turpin Sara Jane Sweetwater Turpin Mae Browning Post Road Turpins Austin Bluebonnet Hotel Browning Jack Burchlan Mary Brown Jane Brown Bergstrom Jim Henry Luzon Southwestern Bell Telephone Company

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George Hauser Gamma Phi Alumnae Sles Bo America Frank D. Moores Lometa Welcome Wagon Club Eidsons Joyce FLAIR Caribbee Congress Austin American's Woman's News Society Seaham Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer Reg U.S. Patorf Elizabeth H. F. Voss James Swearingen Meadowbrook James Shaw Hubert Jones Harry Akin Ben Barker F. C. Bartholomew Hulon Black Dewey Bradford R. W. Byram Fred Catterall Thomas Collier Joe Corwin Frank Covert C. L. Dowell James Eckhardt Byron Spires Matt Spire Wright Stubbs R. M. Thomson Jr Fisher Tyler Arthur Watson Paul Whitley R. E. Whitlock W. E. Williams A. J. Wirtz E. R. L. Wroe P-Ta Dew Eastman Kodak Avetin Ellison Robert H. Hughes Ing Mrs. Hughes Mrs. Browning Bembergs Voices Chambrays Rayon Crepes
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