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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1950
Page
3
Berlin reports say Soviet authorities again halted most truck traffic at Helmstedt, with 25 British-side trucks held and only four passing in the last hour. West German trains moved slowly, while East German officials pledged to back a 500000 youth mass rally in Berlin May 27 to 30.
Winston Churchill released a seven-point blueprint for the future aimed at boosting leadership, empire ties, production, and living standards ahead of the February 23 election. Labour leaders denounced the plan as empty promises while union chiefs attacked the Conservatives' record and warned of fear and hardship under Tory policy.
The group met in the We Casit Club Room to schedule the annual father and daughter Girl Scout banquet for March 10 in the school lunch room. Betty Ann Dickens named toastmistress for a boxed supper event honoring high school senior Girl Scouts.
Elgin Presbyterians welcomed a new pastor and wife with a church program led by the women’s organization. Mrs. Leo Foehner opened with devotion and Mrs. W. B. Foehner spoke on church missions. Children presented Japan study themes and a social followed as a surprise pounding for the new minister.
Taylor High School Los Vecinos Club held its annual banquet with an all Spanish program led by master of ceremonies Marie Polzin. President Jesse Wade opened speeches after Abby Wilke offered the invocation. Kay Robertson led songs and Harriet Moore explained club aims. A skit La Tienda by Joan Lee Billy Tipton and Barbara Jones followed. New members Connie Landrum Morris Zablotsky Billy Tipton. others named. Officers are Wade Polzin Robertson Jones Wilks Kinderknecht and Beatrice McKinley sponsor. Special guests included Mr and Mrs T H Johnson and Mrs Sam Wilson.
The WSCS of Hutto Methodist Church met at Mrs. Juvenal's home to discuss Opening the Book of Books. Co-hostess Mrs. Nena Lawdon and devotional led by Mrs. C. A. Peterson accompanied a large turnout including Mesdames Brown McCutcheon Downing Downing Peterson Walker Beach Martin Hanson Ahlgren Olander and others.
The Elgin Cemetery Association met at Mrs. George W. Prewitt's home with Mrs. Warren Arbuckle presiding. The February working committee comprises Mrs. W. F. Wood and Mrs. Warren Arbuckle, as several members were hosted and entertained.
The Rev. John Joseph Harte of All Saints Chapel in Austin will address the Fredericksburg Girl Scout Leaders Club on girl behavior. The talk is Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the Fredericksburg Girl Scout cabin, with the Fredericksburg PTA Pre-School Study Group invited to attend.
In Moscow a revival of discussion on worldwide atomic control spreads among foreign envoys and officials. U S proposals and statements by Acheson Truman and McMahon spur hopes of conditions for an agreement while denials and cautions circle about two power talks and China’s role. Izvestia and Kvestia critique US activism as atomic blackmail as diplomats watch for shifts in Soviet stance.
Georgetown February 12 Honoring Miss Doris Evelyn May bride elect of William Chaddick Jr the wedding set for February 13 joint hostesses Mrs E B McLean Mrs Jack Gillum and Mrs A Pepper entertained with a canasta party at Mrs Gillums Georgetown spring flowers filled the home Invitations named numerous guests including Mrs Sam Harris Jr Bergin Dunn Dick Cervenka and Dan Harris Miss May received a silver vegetable dish as a gift from the hosts.
The Surprise Club met in Briggs to honor members with nearby birthday anniversaries. Honor guest Mrs. J. C. Wright C. E. Wiley and Mrs. J. L. Patterson attended. The gathering took place at the home of Mrs. W. E. Clinkscales.
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