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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1948

Page

8

Nu Phi Mu Initiation And Yule Plans In Austin

Nu Phi Mu the junior Beta Sigma Phi chapter held candlelight initiation at Mrs. Marie Matlock home. Pledge colors went to Mrs. Bobbie McCarty and Doreen Witschorke while Ann Page and Martha Hern received pins. The group voted to donate 30 to the Tuberculosis Association and 20 to the Crippled Children’s Fund and announced a barn dance on December 18 at the American Legion Home followed by caroling to Round Johan’s Home and gifts for children on December 22. The Christmas party will be at Miss Hillean Wolf’s home afterward.

Nu Phi Mu Beta Sigma Phi Marie Matlock Elton Lane Bobbie McCarty Doreen Witschorke Ann Page Martha Hern Tuberculosis Association Crippled Children’s Fund American Legion Johan Austin Hillean Wolf

Marjorie Kidd Complimented On Birthday

HUTTO December 13 Miss Marjorie Kidd was the honoree at a surprise birthday party by Miss Riley Henley. She received a sterling knife and fork as a gift as guests played progressive 42 and enjoyed chicken salad cake and coffee. Attending were Mr and Mrs Frank Sheppard and Mr and Mrs Ray Hardi son plus many friends and relatives.

Hutto Marjorie Kidd Riley Henley

Becker P-TA Plans Christmas Fun Talk

Becker P-TA home and family life program will be held 1 to 3 p m Thursday at 811 Columbus home of Mrs J M Tidwell. Miss Edith Anderson will lead the class on Christmas Fun.

Becker J. M. Tidwell Columbus Edith Anderson

Esther Stork Complimented With Shower

Bride elect Esther Stork was feted at a crystal shower hosted by Misses Deborah McBride and Betty McGrey at the home of Colonel and Mrs. R. W. McBride on Gaston Avenue. Guests and gifts surrounded a Christmas tree amid white chrysanthemums and candlelight.

Esther Stork Franklin Knape Deborah McBride Betty McGrey R. W. McBride Gaston Avenue

Woman's Study Club Plans Christmas Meeting

The Woman's Study Club schedules its annual Christmas meet at 3 pm Thursday at Mrs. C. S. McIver's home 512 East 39th. Co hosts are Mrs. W. C. Dodd and Mrs. Hugh Matthews. Donations support the Christmas basket and gifts. Dr. S. L. Joekel of the Presbyterian Seminary will tell a Christmas story and Mrs. E. J. Douglas will lead carol singing.

Woman's Study Club C. S. McIver East 39Th W. C. Dodd Hugh Matthews S. L. Joekel The Presbyterian Seminary E. J. Douglas

Fredericksburg Cook Book Reaches Sixth Edition

Fredericksburg Home Kitchen Cook Book remains a local success tale as its sixth edition rolls out. Since 1916 the fundraiser evolved from a school auxiliary project to a regional best seller, with 4 000 copies planned this run in school colors. It features 200 pages of recipes and no advertising, honoring Mrs. Robert Striegler and linking profits to Fredericksburg Public School improvements.

Fredericksburg Milton C. Durst The Fredericksburg Pta Robert G. Streigler Henry A. Lochte P-Ta Parent-Teacher Association Fredericksburg High Robert Striegler Parent- Teacher Association Texas United States Henry A. Kuenemann Willie Grinke Harry Hartmann Clarence Probst Striegler

High Waist Gowns Dominate Next Summer Styles

California collections preview reveal low necklines and high waists with reversible belts and detachable pockets. Slim skirts return with hidden pleats, resort wear emphasizes crease resistance, and many pieces are detachable creating versatile ensembles.

Los Angeles California

Cinderella Play Presented by Campbell and Blackshear Scout Troops

Girl Scout Troop 125 of Campbell School presented Cinderella on Thursday afternoon for Troop 25 of Blackshear School. Cast included Frankie Maybery Joyce Failes Celestine Doxie Thelma James Mary Fields Barbara Davis Marjorie Clark Girlene Williams Agnes Sneed Willie Catherine Moten Beulah Bradshaw Helen Stanton. The play was directed by Joyce Fails. refreshments cookies were prepared by Thelma James Gir lene Williams Beulah Bradshaw and Frankie Mayberry. Troop leaders are Mrs. Annie Harris and Mrs. Elma Owens.

Girl Scout Troop 125 Campbell School Blackshear School Frankie Maybery Joyce Failes Ce- Frankie Mayberr Celestine Doxie Thelma James Mary Fields Barbara Davis Marjorie Clark Girlene Williams Agnes Sneed Willie Catherine Moten Beulah Bradshaw Helen Stanton Joyce Fails Frankie Mayberry Annie Harris Elma Owens

Thursday Study Club Meeting Announced at Bybee Home

The Thursday Study Club will meet at 2904 Enfield Road the home of Mrs. O. E. Bybee on Thursday at 10 a.m. Mrs. Stewart Harkrider will co hostess and Mrs. R Brundrett will lead the program.

O. E. Bybee Enfield Road Stewart Harkrider R. & Brundrett

Pease Scouts Reach Goal In Pease Neighborhood

The Girl Scout Association in the Pease neighborhood reports a peak of 13 intermediate and Brownie troops. Leaders include Mrs E K Gay and Mrs R W Pfennig with Troops 152 153 154 155 132 133 151 and many more led by Mrs San Kinch as neighborhood chairman.

Girl Scout Association Pease E. K. Gay R. W. Pfennig John Duval J. M. Mitchell C. E. Mulholland Charles Barden Sybil Rice M. T. Stalker

Nativity Musical Program Planned at Ridgetop School

Miss Virginia Cadwell directs a Christmas music program by Ridgetop School fifth and sixth graders with 96 voices. Anne Bishop reads the nativity story as selections include O Holy Night and In Excelsis Deo. Dr. J W Edgar will discuss the Gilmer Aiken Report after the performance.

Virginia Cadwell PTA Music Ridgetop PTA Anne Bishop Lord Jesus J. W. Edgar Austin Public Schools

Mrs Johnson Hosts Surprise Birthday for Miss Dougherty

Mrs A Johnson gave a surprise party at her home on 2507 East Second in honor of Miss Birdie Dougherty for her 65th birthday. The Christmas themed event featured a cake with candles and recitations and songs by guests including Mesdames Amanda Swenson Martin Johnson Annie Johnson R Dittmar Mattie Garrett Matilda Fuller Nettie Johnson and Otto Grein.

Birdie Dougherty Mrs. A. Johnson East Second Amanda Swenson Martin Johnson Annie Johnson R. Dittmar Mattie Garrett Matilda Fuller Nettie Johnson Otto Grein

Law Wives Bridge Group Meeting Scheduled

The Law Wives Bridge Group will meet at 2 30 p m on Wednesday in the TFWC Building.

Law Wives Law Wives Group TFWC

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