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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1950

Page

9

Daughters of Nile Begin New Year Of Sewing Work

Ruh Neb Temple 64 Daughters of the Nile opened the club year with a sewing session at Scottish Rite Temple. Mrs. Harry Bouchard outlined the year’s work while Mrs. W. A. King led the luncheon planning. A large list of members and guests attended the meeting.

Daughters of Nile Ruh Neb Temple Daughters of the Nile Scottish Rite Temple Harry Bouchard W. A. King Jack Stableford Mesdames James Harvey John P. Crawford Warren Blackman Mae Simms Arch Braswell Jack McLean A. F. Jones Fred Martin O. A. Leiseriing A. L. Nanney Ronald Zackman B. H. Wyant Bert Gardner Rosaline Gardner Maxie O. Williams Richard Lee A. H. Hooke Joe Hornsby Laura Ferree L. A. Pedigo Thomas B. Stephens Dave Shipwash Marshall V. Turner Marjorie Dudley Emma Copeland Marion Toole P. W. Combs Harry W. Nolen L. A. McAllister J. Donald Francis Charles Leggett Harry Phelps A. H. Clapton Walter A. Baker Ed Clark M. N. Frnka J. W. A. Sanford Ethel Driskill Nell Harkrider O. G. Williams W. J. Cutbirth Jr

Alpha Phi Mothers Name New Officers

Alpha Phi Mothers named new officers for the club year at a luncheon with Mrs. E. M. Boyd. President Mrs. W. E. Gettys, vice president Mrs. W. A. Felsing, secretary Mrs. James Knight, and treasurer Mrs. Steve Gardner. Plans discussed for a May picnic meeting with husbands as guests. Co hostesses included Mrs. Gettys. Hosts and attendees listed by name and addresses.

Alpha Phi E. M. Boyd Claire Avenue W. E. Gettys W. A. Felsing James Knight Steve Gardner Gettys

Rose Marie Hoefer Weds Edgar F Mayer in LaGrange

In LaGrange on April 9 at St Pauls Church Miss Rose Marie Hoefer and Edgar F Mayer married in a double ring ceremony. Rev H T Flachmeier officiated as Easter lilies and gladioli decorated the church. The couple, both teachers at La Grange High, plan to reside in La Grange.

Rose Marie Hoefer E. F. Mayer LaGrange LaVern Aschenbeck Round Top Donnie Mayer Floyd Joe Hoefer Huntsville Roy Huelsebusch E. B. Mayer la Grange Clifford Bohot Portland Leslie Rinn Fayetteville Erma Baumann

St David's Women Plan Doll Parade Supper Menu

St David's Episcopal Guild chapters St Martha and St Anne announce a doll parade carnival at Hancock Recreation Park on April 28. Concessions open 2 30 p m with hot dogs chicken salad sandwiches drinks coffee cake and ice cream. Parade at 3 30 p m. If bad weather moves indoors. Features include a Zaney Blaney magic show and a 50 cent photo plus 10 cent mailing fee from a photographer who donates services.

Hancock Recreation Park St. Martha and St. Anne St. David Zaney Walter) Blaney Wiliam Hearne Guild

Hutto Women Form Needlework Group

Sew and So Club forms in Hutto with charter members including Mrs. G. B. McCormick and dames H. A. Farley Al Evans Ora Bird Hutto Alex Martin McCormick R. H. Nelson J. D. Tinning P. L. Walker Minnie Young. Club meets Fridays. visitor Mrs. Adeline Taylor of Bartlett attends.

Weather Studied By Baker Scouts

Elizabeth Wagstaff and Lorra ine Murray led a weather and cloud study at Girl Scout Troop 150 Baker Junior High. The program featured star legends read by several members and photography badges awarded by Miss Sue Rummel. Dorothy Sheffield directed the program with Elizabeth Wagstaff presiding. Group singing was led by Mrs. R. E. Wagstaff.

Elizabeth Wagstaff Lorraine Murray Baker Junior High School Cycnus Phaethon Emily Jo Flachmeier Carolyn Moreno Dorothy Sheffield Castor Pollux Anomary Pate Orion June Burris Patsy Craddock

Postal Supervisors Auxiliary Meeting Set for Thursday

Members of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Branch Nine of the National Association of Postal Supervisors will join the Postal Supervisors Auxiliary for a joint dinner and business meeting Thursday at 6 45 p m at the Hitchin Post. Plans for the convention and reports will be given.

Ladies’ Auxiliary National Association of Postal Supervisors Hitchin’ Post

Cancer talk at AAUW on early detection and heredity

Dr C P Oliver, UT zoology chair, told Austin AAUW members that cancer should be respected not feared and stressed early recognition improves cure odds. He noted environment and heredity influence risk and urged using knowledge to help people rather than induce fear as officers and plans for the coming year were announced and a housing loan letter endorsed.

C. P. Oliver Austin AAUW Texas Union Oliver Department of Zoology University of Texas Addison Lee 5. H. Womack C. E. Browning Lewis Hatch William Parker Jr N. H. Hailan Josephine Casey Joe Crow Lewis P. Speaker Frances E. Thorpe H. B. Henry Nelia Fox J. M. Coleman J. L. Love Leo Blackstock Fancher Archer Status of Women Stuart Long American Association of University Women

Metz P T A Elects Officers for 1950 51

Metz Parent-Teacher Association names new co-presidents Mr and Mrs M A Guentzel at a recent meeting in the with school auditorium. The officer slate for 1950 51 includes Mr and Mrs W H Rampy first vice presidents Mr and Mrs Garland Coker secretaries Mrs J A Spradling treasurer and other chairs Mrs Edwin Joseph welfare chair Mrs Sam Lung finance chair Mrs David Hallmark and Mrs Elsie Hampton publicity chair and Mrs Winnie Murphy parliamentarian.

Metz P-Ta M. A. Guentzel W. H. Rampy Garland Coker J. A. Spradling C. W. Hennock Edwin Joseph

Jewish Community Club Plans Barn Dance Variety Show

The Jewish Community Club sponsors a barn dance at the Boy Scout Lodge Sunday at 8 p m with reservations led by Mrs Daniel Samuelson. The program features a short variety show directed by Dr Albert Kleiman.

Jewish Community Club Boy Scout Lodge Daniel Samuelson Albert Kleiman

Mrs Skinner Hosts Luncheon After Visit to Violet Crown Show

Mrs Bula Skinner entertained at the Austin Club with a luncheon in honor of her mother Mrs Charles Skaggs of Florence. Guests included Mrs Styes Byrom Mrs John Ellison of Georgetown Mrs John Armstrong and Lee Richey of Austin. The group later attended the Violet Crown Garden Club spring flower show.

Bula Skinner Austin Club Charles Skaggs Florence Styes Byrom John Ellison Georgetown John Armstrong Lee Richey Austin Violet Crown Garden Club

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