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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1950

Page

10

Patterson to Address UDC Historical Meeting at Texas Museum

Dr. C Perry Patterson professor of government UT will address the Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy on Living Confederate Principles at the Texas Confederate Museum Old Land Office Building. Mrs W R Davis will call the meeting to order at 3 pm with Mrs Walter Prescott Webb and Mrs Paul H Goldmann among speakers.

C. Perry Patterson Albert Sidney Johnston United Daughters of the Confederacy Texas Confederate Museum Old Land Office Patterson University of Texas W. R. Davis UDC Walter Prescott Webb Paul H. Goldmann John H. Reagen Confederate States of America Wilson F. Moore Robert E. Lee Lord Acton Carl Edward Bock J. A. McCutcheon Jamie Harris C. W. Foster Olin Culberson E. H. Gatlin J. B. Gambrell Charles G. Robinson Bear Stone Harper Street H. B. Strother Mita Marie Stewart Ola Towney

Granger Mayor Goes On Extended Tour

Granger mayor C. B. Rogers departed for a three to four month vacation visiting his daughters in San Antonio and Long Beach en route to Seattle. A. A. Cervanka will serve as acting mayor during his absence.

Pauline Shaedler to Speak at YWCA Facility Talk

Pauline Shaedler of the national YWCA staff will discuss aspects of facility planning during a 6:30 to 8 p m buffet dinner at the YWCA cafeteria 916 Brazos. The event, hosted by the Austin YWCA properties committee, invites all interested in improving local YWCA facilities. Reservations: 88741.

Pauline Shaedler National YWCA Brazos Shaedler Properties Committee Austin Ywca Harry Griffith Mesdames J. C. Tirado J. S Simpson Edward Orvers R. E James Roger Schieffer Tessie M Tynes Stuart Long

Elgin Groups Plan Memorial Service

The William Owens Chapter UDC and Elgin Cemetery Association will hold memorial services at First Methodist Church Sunday at 3:30 p m. Mrs W C Brown UDC president and Mrs Belma Arbuckle Cemetery Association president will lead. Public welcome.

Elgin ANS William Owens UDC Elgin Cemetery Association First Methodist W. C. Brown Belma Arbuckle Cemetery Association

Dr Barclay to Address Zilker Mothers Meeting

Dr John Barclay pastor of Central Christian Church will discuss Spiritual Training for the Pre-School Child at the Zilker Pre-School Mothers meeting. Mrs Wilton Fishbeck hosts at 1402 Robert F. Lee, Wednesday at 9 30 a m.

John Barclay Central Christian Church Zilker Wilton Fishbeck Robert F. Lee

New FB&PW Members Feted By Mesdames Wilke and English

Mrs Art Wilke and her daughter Mrs T Crockett English hosted a tea in Austin Club honoring new Austin FB&PW members. The event featured current officers and committee chairmen, with past presidents and house party members in attendance.

Fb&pw Art Wilke T. Crockett English Austin Fb&pw Club Austin Club Beauford Jester Daniel E. Grieder Dolly- Maude Harris Helen Sellers Myrtle L. Tanner Thelma Gentry Evangeline E. Lane M. Marguerite Stephenson Opal Clifton T. A. Outlaw van Dorn Hooker Sr Violet Beasley Grace Barber

Bastrop FHA Club Hosts Style Revue and Buffet Supper

More than 200 Bastrop and Austin residents attended a summer fashion revue at Bastrop High School auditorium. Twenty two Y Teens from the Austin YWCA modeled costumes from J Fox Department Store Bastrop. Instructors Gil Pike and wife directed the show. Mary Allen Colvin led the buffet.

Bastrop Austin FHA Bastrop High School Austin Ywca J. Fox Department Gram Gil Pike Mary Allen Colvin

Elaborate Dreams Never Hide Dirt

A traditional advice piece stresses that true beauty starts with clean skin. It argues soap and water remove dead skin, prevent clogged pores and blackheads, and that cake makeup can trap oil. It suggests cleansing creams and facial masks, with regimens varying by skin type and condition.

Poetry Society of Texas Austin Chapter Meeting

The Austin Chapter of the Poetry Society of Texas will meet Saturday at 7 45 p m in the home of Mrs Louis Reuter 806 Rosedale Terrace.

Austin The Poetry Society of Texas Louis Reuter Rosedale Terrace

New Officers Named by Ridgetop P TA

Ridgetop PTA selects officers for the 1950 school term at a recent meeting. Mrs J L Drought is president, Mrs Carl Wilson vice president, Mrs Cecil Beard secretary, Mrs E W Moberg treasurer, Mrs W R Mangrum historian, and Mrs J E Moore parliamentarian. Siddons Jr and Drought chosen as delegates to the district conference in April 26.

Ridgetop Pta J. L. Drought Carl Wilson Cecil Beard E. W. Moberg W. R. Mangrum J. E. Moore Pene R. F. Siddons Jr Drought Uda

Dear to My Heart shown to aid OES benefit

Johnson City OES presents How Dear To My Heart at the Jaycee Theater on Wednesday and Thursday to raise funds for the Masonic building fund. Proceeds from the show support rebuilding after a fire destroyed the former building two years ago.

Johnson City ANS Jaycee Theater OES Masonic Building Fund

Six Austin Students Joined UT Honorary Education Society

Six Austin students at the University of Texas were elected to Pi Lambda Theta, a national honorary education organization. The group includes Pauline Stevenson Clark, Letha Conradt, Mary Blake Miller, Aldrene B. Cobb, Marie Haenel, and Bettye Virginia King, all with at least a B average.

Austin University of Texas Pi Lambda Theta Pauline Stevenson Clark Letha Conradt Mary Blake Miller Aldrene B. Cobb Marie Haenel Bettye Virginia King

Williamson County PTA Plans Meeting at St Johns Church

Williamson County Council of the PTA schedules a 10 a m meeting at St Johns Methodist Church Georgetown on Thursday. The executive committee meets at 9 30 a m and lunch will be served in the high school cafeteria for attendees.

Georgetown ANS Williamson County Council PTA St. John's Methodist Church

55th Anniversary Party for Herman and Ramms

Mr and Mrs Herman Ramm will be honored with an open house from 3 to 5 p m at the home of their granddaughter Mrs Garland Neal 4513 Avenue D to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary Friends and relatives are invited.

Herman Ramm Garland Neal Avenue D

Lampasas Gardeners Schedule Flower Show

Lampasas April 18 news item: the sixth annual iris and spring flower show will be hosted by the Lampasas Garden Club from 2 to 9 pm Saturday. Entries must arrive by 10 am on show day. no admission charged but a free will offering will be collected.

Lampasas ANS Lampas

April Showers Tea Honors 4 Seniors

Four spring graduates of Austin High School were honored at a tea hosted by Mrs. Boo Austin and Miss Rosemary Austin at 3217 Clearview. Guests numbered over 250 as Shirley Williams Martha Zuch Erin Lynn Haile and Jo Ann Moore were presented with a maroon and white themed reception featuring a sprinkler of miniature diplomas.

Austin High School Boo Austin Rosemary Austin Clearview Shirley Williams Martha Zuch Erin Lynn Haile Jo Ann Moore

Decker WSCS Circle to Convene Tuesday

Circle Two of the Decker WSCS will meet Tuesday at 2 30 p m Mrs George Anderson 2110 Kinney Avenue will host and preside The devotional will be by Mrs Gene Johnson who will present lessons on We the Peoples of the Ecumenical Church.

George Anderson Kinney Avenue Circle Two Decker Wscs Gene Johnson The Ecumenical Church

Twentieth Century Club Plans Wednesday Meeting

The Twentieth Century Club will meet Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Chester Cameron on Bee Caves Road.

Twentieth Century Club Chester Cameron Bee Caves Road

Smithville Legion Auxiliary Installs Mrs R A Sharp

Smithville April 18 Mrs Richard A Sharp installed as president of the Auxiliary to the George M Jones Post 13098 YVFW during informal services in the IOOF Hall Also installed were Theodore Guyton Sr senior vice president J D Sinclair junior vice president E Gordon Hodges secretary Ted Guyton treasurer J G Deavers guard Hazel McKinney chaplain and other trustees officers conductress historian patriotic instructor musician color bearers and flag bearers The outgoing president is Mrs Modges

Smithville Richard A. Sharp George M. Jones IOOF Theodore Guyton Sr J. D. Sinclair E. Gordon Hodges Ted Guyton J. G. Deavers Hazel McKinney Theodore Guyton Jr Modges

Auld Lang Syne Club Plans Thursday Meeting

The Auld Lang Syne Club announces a 11 30 am Thursday gathering at the home of Mrs. J L Gannaway 2606 Del Curto Road with Mrs A D Gage as co host ess.

Auld Lang Syne Club J L. Gannaway del Curto Road A. D. Gage

Alpha Delta Pi Mothers Club Luncheon at Austin Club

A luncheon meeting of the Alpha Delta Pi Mothers Club will be held at the Austin Club Thursday at 11 30 a m.

Alpha Delta Pi Mothers Club Austin

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