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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1951

Page

6

Leander High Football Team Honored at Banquet

Leander high school celebrated its football squad at a formal banquet in the homemaking building. R. M. Mediey of Southwestern spoke, W Robbins presided, and O J Faught led invocations. Mothers and faculty attended along with players and parents.

Leander High Leander R. M. Mediey Southwestern Anee W .Robbins O. J. Faught Leona Lowe Robbins Ae Bonnet Floyd McSas Jackie Cantwell Duvall Lee Fulkes Tex Crumley Owl Dale Jackson Ancil Moore Edwin Booy le Moore Clenton Jae Turner Joe Re Lois Crumley Faubion Dl Byee Faught Joyce Minnick

Yelvingtons Move to Midland from Austin

Mr and Mrs J LeGette Yelvington and daughter Carol Ann now reside at 405 East Maiden Lane Midland after moving from Austin this week. Mrs Yelvington is Jean Simmons daughter of Carroll D Simmons and Mrs Simmons.

East Maiden Lane Midland J. LeGette Yelvington Carol Ann Austin Ae Ee Ames Petry Corporation Jean Simmons Yelvington Carroll D. Simmons

Alexander Daughter Born in Tennessee

Sergeant and Mrs E G Alexander of Smyrna Tenn are the parents of a daughter born Tuesday night in Murfreesboro Tenn Mrs Alexander formerly Miss Donna Jane Riffe of Austin is the daughter of Mrs Paul Marva 1117 West Fifth Sgt Alexander is stationed at Smyrna Air Force Base.

E. G. Alexander Smyrna Tenn Murfreesboro Alexander Donna Jane Riffe Austin Paul Marva West Fifth Sgt Smyrna Air Force Base

Rasmussen Jones Engagement Told At Lampasas Tea

Mrs Attis Jones hosted a Lampasas tea announcing the engagement of Nina Lee Jones to Howard Reuben Rasmussen. The couple plan to wed March 23 at 8 pm in the First Baptist Church. Family members attended including the groom’s mother and aunt of the groom.

4-H Girls Baking Contest Highlights Local Youth

In New Braunfels on January 3 ANS Mary R. Jordan judged a 4-H Girls Club baking contest with 107 entries. The show in the fair grounds exhibition hall featured two age classes 9 to 11 and 12 to 21 with blue ribbon winners Elaine Hilbert Marilyn Heise Kathleen Elbel Mabel Meyer Claudia Schwarziese Bernice Engel Helen Calmbach and Clara Ann Knoll.

New Braunfels Mary R. Jordan Bexar County Eda Beth Neilson Comal County Miss Nelson Olageer Elaine Hilbert Marilyn Heise Kathleen Elbel Mabel Meyer Claudia Schwarziese Bernice Engel Helen Calmbach Clara Ann Knoll Mufns

Valen Ties Subtly Reveal Flowery Hints

New York fashion notes describe Valen ties a playful neckwear collection for Valentine mood. Printed with sentimental motifs a Holmes like girl with dogs and other romantic inscriptions appear on silk and satin variants. Some designs bear lines like To My Valentine or How about a kiss in the dark.

New York Sher- Holmes My Valentine Sweetie Pie

Designing Woman: Inside Story of Sofa and Chair Care

The article guides checking sofa and chair quality by inspecting seat springs, cushions, arms, and stuffing. It warns that hidden wear can precede visible damage and urges early repairs to avoid greater costs and irreversible deterioration.

40th Wedding Anniversary Party Honors Fritz Henzes

In Coupland Jan 31 Observed 40th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Henze with a surprise party at their home. Co hosts were daughters Mesdames Walter Elben Reuben Krieg and daughter in law Mrs Walter Henze.

Prinz William Henze Sr Coupland Jo Ann Cox Taylor Punche Curtis Meier Albert Walther Louis Bassist Elgin Alfred Krieg

Lampasas Homemakers Market Displays Saturday

Produce grown by women in Lampasas County was inspected Saturday by Myrtle Murray of Bryan and Margaret Bracher of Temple, with Laura Tharp assisting. Helpers included Sam Buttrill, W A Cowan, and M W Crider, all aiding the weekly Saturday market run by homemakers.

Lampasas ANS Lampasas County Myrtle Murray Bryan Texas Extension Service Margaret Bracher Temple Laura Tharp Sam Buttrill Chadwick Club W. A. Cowan Homemakers Marketing Club MW. Crider Sams Club Homemakers Market

Brownies Help March of Dimes With Home Chores

Brownie Troop 162 from Robert E. Lee School earns five dollars by doing small chores at home to support the March of Dimes. Members listed include Elizabeth Barnes Bonnie Blomquist Janepyree Laura Ellen Glass Sandra Rebecca Maxey Anne Caren Harden Jacqueline Andrewatha Jean White Jane Eads Linda Sue Gel.

Brownie Troop 162 Robert E. Lee School March of Dimes Elizabeth Barnes Bonnie Blomquist Janepyree Laura Ellen Glass Sandra Rebecca Maxey Anne Ao. Caren Harden Jacqueline Andrewatha Jean White Jane Eads Linda Sue Gel

Austin Clubs Shuffle Schedules Amid Cold Weather

Old Man Winter keeps Austinites home as ice and low temps force cancellations and postponements. University Ladies Club tea moved to Tuesday 4 to 6 PM at Texas Union. several clubs including CBS Past Matrons' Association and Pathfinders cancel. Violet Lodge ODHS meets Feb 8 at 2 30 PM in ODHS Home. other events rescheduled or postponed. Pecan Springs PTA tea canceled with new date pending weather.

University Ladies Club Texas Union CBS Mike Balagia Pathfinders Club James Knight Lars Alpha Chi Omega Lawrence Merage Violet Lodge ODHS Manor Road South Austin Christian Church Austin Art League F. W. Adams Windsor Austin Woman's Club Margaret Mayer Pecan Springs Pta

March of Dimes Show Glitters With Stars and Fashion

New York hosts 2000 guests at the Waldorf Astoria for the March of Dimes fashion show featuring Helen Hayes, Bethel Merman, and Gloria Swanson. The event highlights spring daytime silhouettes and evening gowns from top designers, with Joyn Moore and Larry MacKenzie as notable child stars.

New York Waldorf Astoria Park Avenue Helen Hayes National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Bethel Merman Gloria Swanson Joyn Moore Detroit Larry MacKenzie Bucksville N. Y

Clipped Coiffures Return to Fashion in Paris Display

Paris reports short hair regains favor among French stylists with spring displays. Models featured short elegant cuts, back-swept ears, waves or curls, and varied back shapes. Hair tinted blondes and brunettes, with experimental finishes, including a silver-spangled paste for evening styling.

Paris

Meetings Today Across Chapters And Clubs

Chapter AZ PEO luncheon with Mrs Edmund Heinsohn at 1406 Ethidge at 12 noon Woman's Study Club with Mrs W Roremus at 4102 Avenue 6 pm Mary Repebkah Lodge 117 OOF Hal at 1712 Congress 7 30 pm Delta Delta Delta Alliance with Mrs Milton E Hart Hart Road 10 am Bridge Group One University Ladies Intermediate Club with Ian Frank Herald 1515 Preston Pp m Bridge Group Three University Mrs Jackson Foster 2112 High Grove Terrace 7 45 pm Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter 105 UDC Texas Confederate Museum 3 pm University Co-Wed Club University Presbyterian Church 7 pm Govalle PTA executive committee luncheon in school cafeteria 12 30 pm Afternoon Bridge Group One University Ladies Newcomers Club with Mrs C A Briggs 2800 Robbs Run 1 45 pm Afternoon Bridge Group Two University Ladies Newcomers Club with Mrs V N Ferguson 923 East 37th 1 45 pm Evening Bridge Group Three Club with Mrs F H Mitchell 4103 Jefferson 7 45 pm Home Beautification and Landscaping Group Violet Crown Garden Club with Mrs Donald Hall 803 Park Boulevard 3 pm

University Ladies Intermediate Club Jackson Foster High Grove Terrace

Mrs Katie Davis Celebrated at Birthday Gathering

On a fifth birthday Sunday Mrs Katie Davis was honored by family including her children and grandchildren. A turkey dinner was served to relatives from Santa Anna Round Rock Brownwood Lampasas Briggs and other nearby towns. Names listed include the Rutledges Atkinsons Modawells Combs Ruzzells and Stewarts among many attendees.

Iggs Davis Joe Spencer Santa Anna A. G. Rutledge Amy Rutledge Maxine Driska Floyd Scott Cass Darrell Norman Rutledge Austin Clyde Atkinson Round Rock Clyde Modawell O. C. Modawell Mac Combs Wilma Ruzzell Charida Buzzell Brownwood Ben Langford Lampasas Briggs L. W. Stewart Landell Harry Dayton Treva Gayle Stewart Carl A. Stewart Carla James Ray Donna Faye Stewart A. W. Stewart Lydia Reavis Mattie Roberts Katie Davis Tennie Ruth Hasty Ernest Spencer

Cub Pack 47 Hosts Potluck Supper for Parents

Members of Cub Pack 47 held a potluck supper for parents at the Perry Club. Attendees included five percent Cubs and their guests. The Fy Club, a Community Chest agency, sponsors the pack. Den mothers are Mesdames Velma Veneziano Charles T. Sanders and Arthur P. Noe.

Cub Pack 47 Perry Club The Fy Club Mesdames Velma Veneziano Charles T. Sanders Arthur P. Noe

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By D’alessio J. L. Yelvingtons Coats Bambury Originals Featuring Teddier Nevy With Lece Trim Alexander Daughter Tennessee St. Joseph Andres Accurite Desege St.joseph Hamilton, Bulava Mido Melingers Congress Rasmussen-Jones Lampasas Tea Valen Austin American Woman’s News Society Texas Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer Pat Fritz Henzes Magnolia Dime Drive Dorothy Roe Florence Mills Bauman Tarrytown Windsor Road Edmund Heinsohn Woman's Study Club Mary Repebkah Lodge Delta Delta Delta Alliance Milton E. Hart Hart Road Ian Frank Preston Albert Sidney Johnston UDC Texas Confederate Museum University Co-Wed Club University Presbyterian Church Govalle Pta Executive Committee University Ladies Newcomers Club C. A. Briggs Robbs V. N. Ferguson East 37Th F. H. Mitchell Jefferson Violet Crown Garden Club Donald Hall Park Boulevard Sandra Kay Coleman M. H. Coleman Indian Trail W. R. Coleman Lancaster Ohio S. T. Barton Terrell Studer Valda Sherman Kroehler Norge
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