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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1950
Page
9
Miss Virginia Williams gave a Bible story entitled A Christmas Story at a Berean Bible Class luncheon held in the Religious Education Building of the University Methodist Church. Hostesses and many members attended the meeting.
A Christmas party was hosted Monday evening at 205 West 39th to celebrate guest Mrs O L Brunken with cake. The affair featured fruits and nuts, red candles, poinsettias, and gifts. Attendees included families from Taylor Temple and Austin, with several named guests and couples.
In New Sweden, Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Sandahl celebrate fifty years of marriage with an open house Sunday at New Sweden Parish Hall. Hosts are their children and spouses Law rence Olson Curtis Sandahl Chester Sandahl and Lambert Sandahl Kenneth Fitch Eugene Sandahl, from New Sweden and Austin. The couple wed December 19 1900 and have lived in New Sweden since.
Plastics makers offer giant clear bakelite styrene snowflakes for Christmas decor. Use on windows or mirrors with removable rubber cement, or assemble an 18 inch tree, window backdrops, a two ring wreath, and various sizes for creches and festive displays.
Brownie Troop 131 organized Tuesday at Travis Heights School with investiture for 14 girls in the cafetorium. Mrs. I. N. Mayfield spoke, assisted by Mrs. H. A. Holcomb and Mrs. W. F. Taylor. troop leader is Mrs. H. R. Challstrom. Pins awarded to Donna Davidson Candy Challstrom Kaylah Holcomb Pamela Williams Wanda Harris Mary Nell Johnston Madaline Hebert Linda Carroll Vickey Taylor Mary Brown Sharon Ann Cahill Sandra Jones Patricia Lind Susan Blackstone.
Boy Scout Troop 38 and Cub Scout Troop 38 of Govalle School sponsor a chili supper and nine act show Friday at 7 15 p m in the school cafetorium. Adults 50 cents children 25 cents. show free. Public invited. A Christmas party for the Cub Pack is planned for Thursday.
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