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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1949

Page

7

New NAUD Chapter Sets Fall Meeting Schedule

The University of Texas NAUD chapter announces a new timetable starting October. No meetings in September. Night bridge on the second and fourth Wednesdays in Campus Cafeteria, afternoon bridge on the third Thursday at a member’s home, and the music drama and fashion groups on the second and fourth Fridays in the Texas Union. Mrs. Eugene Blair, president, notes yearbooks will be available in October.

University of Texas NAUD Eugene Blair Texas Union Blair Carl W. Fenske David E. Barker The Gold Picayune Margaret Bell Houston

Jack Mungo Elected President of Nu-Teen Canteen

Jack Mungo was elected president of the Nu-Teen Canteen at a meeting in the Central Methodist Church. Also named to office were Margie Mungo as vice president Diana Wood as secretary Peggy Doon as treasurer and Margie Johnson as reporter. Members will meet at 2 30 p m Tuesday at the church then go to Deep Eddy for a swim and picnic supper.

Jack Mungo Central Methodist Church Margie Mungo Diana Wood Peggy Doon Margie Johnson Deep Eddy

New Zealand Visitors Stay With Austin Residents

Mrs. Vic Feldner and her five year old daughter Vida Kay from the South Island of New Zealand are visiting this week with Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Rountree of 304 Live Oak and Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie McKay of 703 Deep Eddy Avenue in Austin.

Vic Feldner Vida Kay South Island New Zealand Reuben Rountree Live Oak Johnnie McKay Deep Eddy Avenue

Barbara Bible to Wed Walter Michalke Saturday

Plans for the marriage Saturday night of Miss Barbara Bible to Walter Michalke have been disclosed by the bride elect. All Saints Episcopal Church will host the nuptials with Rev. Grady Blandy officiating.

Barbara Bible Walter Michalke All Saints’ Episcopal Church Grady Blandy Virginia Decherd Laure Jean Hank Charlotte Mickey Austin Miss Bible Norma Dolley Lila Ann Parker Walter Wiede San Antonio Bob Tripp Dallas Bernice Clark William Stacy Houston Michalke Welter Wilde Bill Bible Horace McCord Galveston Ann Harkrider Townes Lane

Travis P-TA Group Honored at Coffee

Travis Heights P-TA executive group gathered for a coffee at Miss Bernice Kiker's home at 302 West 14th. Miss Kiker, school principal, hosted the event with many members in attendance including Mesdames Rundell Hamer Mc Auley Harris Hinds Laws Dillard Bray Wigginton Macry Chesnutt Lloyd Smith Lowe May Rowland Howell Neilson Freund Burleson Gurney Cook and Miss Todd.

Travis Heights P-Ta Bernice Kiker West 14Th Miss Kiker A. M. Rundell Frank Hamer W. T. McAuley W. W. Harris Marie Hinds Beverly Laws Robert Dillard G. E. Bray E. D. Wigginton J. C. Macry Don Chesnutt Jack Lloyd William P

Meetings For Today Bridge Groups Held at Local Halls

Today features two gatherings. NAUD hosts a meeting with Mrs. Robert Cook at 1802 West 36th at 2 30 P M. Degree of Honor meets with Mrs. A Paul Breden at 210 East 14th at 8 P M.

Naud Robert Cook West 36Th Carnarvon Club A. Paul Breden East 14Th

Mrs Boatright Travels to Denver and Golden Colorado

Mrs. Boatright departed for a visit with relatives and friends in Denver and Golden Colorado after hosting guests, Mr. and Mrs. Byron B. Boatright, and their daughter Mrs. H. P. Oliver with Bobby and Ann. The Olivers spent three weeks in Austin before returning to Memphis Tennessee.

Byron B. Boatright H. P. Oliver Bobby and Ann Austin Olivers Memphis Tenn

New Chairmanships Created By Rosedale P TA Executives

Rose dale PTA executives meet at Mrs T P Powell home to form two new chairmanships legislative and radio and visual education Local unit school of instruction set for Sept 14 to replace prior classes First local PTA meeting planned for Sept 15 with Sept 13 executive session Also lists officers and numerous committee chairs for the year and their assignments

P-Ta Rosedale T. P. Powell Sinclair Avenue PTA J. G. Owens

Mrs James L Childs Hosts Tea for Daughter-in-Law

Mrs James L Childs entertained with tea Thursday in Kyle honoring her daughter-in-law Mrs James Curtis Childs of Wink. Floral decorations included white chrysanthemums and lilies with lace cloths and a red gladiolus arrangement on the buffet. The hostess, honoree, and honoree’s mother Mrs Robert Norman Martindale of San Marcos formed the receiving line.

Robert Norman Martindale San Marcos

Poetry Group Here Chooses Treasurer

Mrs. Mary L. McQueen was named treasurer of the Austin Chapter of the Poetry Society of Texas Saturday night during a meeting at a private home. Monthly contest winners included Eloise Roach for Connemara in critic and popular prizes, Dan McCalib for Love's Mathematics, and Beula Straus for Top Singer. readers were Mrs. John W. Pritchett and Dan McCalib. Rex Nicholson Jr. recited three poems. A committee to plan lectures and workshops was formed, with vice president Mrs. Martha Gallagher Reuter in charge.

Mary L. McQueen Austin Poetry Society of Texas Eloise Roach John W. Pritchett Dan McCalib Rex Nicholson Jr Martha Gallagher Reuter Mesdames J. H Baugh Ruth Love Frances Alexander Georgia B. Lucas David Ra

Round Rock Camp To Hear A&M Dean

Dr Ida P Trotter dean of the graduate school Texas Key College will deliver an address at the district encampment of the Baptist Brotherhood in Round Rock on Tuesday She will represent the First Baptist Church of Bryan speaking on Mission Work in the Orient.

Round Rock Auga Ida P. Trotter Texas Key College Baptist Brotherhood Trotter First Baptist Church of Bryan Orient

Book Review Set By Mothers Club

Mrs Paul Pressier will present the devotional at a St Martins Lutheran Mothers Club meeting at 3 p m Wednesday. Mrs L J Ogden will review Developing Your Childs Personality by Dr G McHugh with co hosts Mrs Bird Kohn and Mrs W L Muesse. Nursery service will be available.

Paul Pressier St Martins Lutheran Mothers Club G McHugh L. J. Ogden Bird Kohn W. L Muesse

Pettway Family Returns From Colorado Springs Trip

Mrs Pettway and her son Harper returned to Austin Sunday after a three week vacation that included the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs and visits to Denver and Salt Lake City. Richard W Pettner accompanied them on part of the trip.

Richard W Pettner Harper Austin Broadmoor Colorado Springs Denver Salt Lake

Florence Thomson Attendants Named for Tyler Wedding

Miss Florence Anita Thompson will marry Thomas G. Pollard Jr. at University Methodist Church in a 8 p.m. ceremony officiated by Dr. Edmund Heimsohn. Eldon Sutton provides organ music, Joan Threadgill sings, and Betty Jean Norvell acts as maid of honor with bridesmaids and ushers listed from Austin Taylor and Tyler.

Florence Anita Thompson Thomas G. Pollard Jr Tyler University Methodist Church Edmund Heimsohn Eldon Sutton Joan Threadgill Taylor Betty Jean Norvell Austin D. L. Thomson Jr Marjorie Gilstrap Mary Pollard

Theme teamwork for today's child discussed by Deaf P T A

Texas School for the Deaf P T A executive meeting focused on adapting the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers theme to their school needs. Mrs BH H Tomlin hosted at 402 East 2nd with committee chairs outlining actions for the year and distributing the 1949 50 PTA packet.

Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Texas School For the Deaf P-Ta PTA

Air Line President Speaks at UT Honorary Fraternity Banquet

Pioneer Airlines President and 443rd Troop Carrier Wing commander J. Smith addressed Sigma Iota Epsilon at the University of Texas in a summer banquet held in the Mural Room of the Austin Hotel.

Sigma Iota Epsilon Neeesseee J. Smith Pioneer Air Lines 443Rd Resere University of Texas

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Eugene B. Bieir Ruth Tibbetts Joyce McDonald Robert A. Booker Josephine Quientona M. Halstron Dell Walz Edward L. Jones Gladys Timmerman Helen Turman Margie Ray John A. Smith Werine Nu-Teen Canteen Austinites Lydia E. Pinkham Heam Ledie F. Pinkham Ta OG Tee Travis Mrs. Boatright Colorado Austin American's Society Woman's News Texas Rosedale P-Ta Lewis Spears Preston Cummings Frank Oatman Anderson Morrow Floyd L Ramon Julius Schutze Jr Henry Peckty J. K Koonce H. D. Carmichael Lloyd Steger C. O. Kelley Elmer Thompson Mere Home Henry Ramsey Roy Blundell B. F. Swank John A. Garcia Lewis Spear J. Harnett Council James L. Childs Kyle Lillian Wester L Carrington Rena Reynolds Rose Whitis Georgia B Lucas Rexford Nicholson Jr Jules Gallagher Roy Fellers Norman C Schiemmer Lexfard Edwin Westmoreland Jr Lockhart Herbert Bell John Greenhaw Buda Morris Griffin Robert Harper Martindale M. D. Pfeiffer Maxwell J. C Sullivan R. P. Winn Bob Kerchewille Bill Sherrill James S. Lane A. M. Hal Tom McCarty Yancey Yarbrough Charles Bass Steve Greace H. A Miles Olga MecGenee Malcolm Sherrill Henry King Frank Arnold John G. Flowers Bob Williams Buford Williams Claude Elliott C. E. Evans Cullen Crews Mary Herndon Bess Barnes Mary Barnes Misses Della Myrtle Sarah Reed A&m Dean Mothers Club Mrs. Pettway Asmerme Florence Thomson Pollard Worth Brown Jr Weldon Holcombe Gerald Davenport Willis Smith W. C. Thomson Lamesa Jack Pollard Mise Thomson D. L. Thomson Mr. Pollard Yaring Dana INE Cologne Danas School For Deaf BH. H. Tomlin East Air Line Terri Lee Lemer Bivd Jr. Corduroys Zedinene
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