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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1949
Page
8
Lenscrafter Club at the YWCA discussed camera types from box to Leica and Speed Graphic and explained light transmission relative to film speed. Members demonstrated how their cameras work and noted advantages and disadvantages. Next Monday’s program will cover different film types and speeds. Membership is open to all interested in photography.
Miss Juanita June Day and Reginald Smith Jr wed July 31 in a double ring ceremony at the Day home in Georgetown. The bride, Georgetown High School graduate and drum major, wore ice blue satin with pearl embroidery. the groom is son of Reginald Smith of Liberty Hill and works with his father near Liberty. The ceremony featured altar decor of fern and white gladioli, with music by Francis Wright Hausefluck. After a wedding trip to Mexico, the couple will reside in Harlingen.
Mrs. W. E. Biggs of 1902 Robbins Place and Mrs. Inez Jeffery of 1903 Robbins Place will depart Austin on Friday for an extended month long motor journey through the East. They will visit New York City Boston and several New England towns.
Ancient sources describe sugar valued as medicine, used for healing and therapeutic purposes across early cultures. The text notes the perceived medicinal properties and historical applications in humoral and dietary remedies.
In Khartoum Egypt Sudan a new 433 foot reinforced concrete bridge with six spans and a 16 foot carriageway has been dedicated to replace traditional angarees crossing of the Gash River. The ceremony marks civilization ending the ducking practice after centuries of West Africans bearing travelers across the stream.
FromurT Indiana residents nightly shoot sky rockets roman candles and fireworks to drive starlings from trees. Gunfire and loud explosions fail to deter the birds as the flocks persist in the area amid the July 4 style spectacle.
Mrs. F C McConnell state chairman of education for home and family life will attend a Sg workshop on parent and family life education in Claremont California August 7 12. She will be joined by Mrs J H Moore Deport president of the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers and Mrs W A Cawthon Paris state chairman of preschool associations. The National Congress of Parents and Teachers sponsors the workshop and covers expenses.
Summer grooming habits matter for teens as deodorants control odor and perspiration. Choices include sprays, soaps, sticks, pads, and liquids, with labels indicating anti-odor or anti perspiration effects. Read directions, avoid applying after shaving, and dry thoroughly before dressing.
Woodmen's Circle will hold its regular business meeting Monday at the Odd Fellow's Hall at 19th and North Congress. The notice lists Cedar Grove Circle Three as the organizer.
In the Belgian Congo natives and P art patrons will view recent works at a forthcoming Christian Art Exhibition in Rome. The central chapel will be furnished entirely with Congo colony art and objects, highlighting a major display for next year.
A survey shows college wardrobes moving from fussy styles to casual American girl looks. Waist-length cardigans in cashmere or knit wool, mid-calf skirts, leather belts, and sandals give way to corduroy separates, tweeds, and practical coats. Shorter date dresses appear in taffeta or velveteen, with floor-length gowns reserved for formal proms.
A two year old fell from a fifth floor window in Hamburg and survived after hitting a clothes line below the balcony and landing on the balcony itself. Neighbors reported the child was knocked inward by the line.
The article advises on how to cope with fading tans as seasons change. It notes that brown eyed individuals may look sallow with fading color and suggests makeup to help, warnings about neck and throat matching, and home bleaching recipes using cucumber and lemon. It also mentions cold cream and witch hazel after bleaching and tapering sun exposure to ease transition to winter complexion.
A German glassware factory in Gelsenkirchen offers a $15 bonus to each employee who marries another staff member. The plan aims to boost morale and stabilize the workforce.
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