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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1949
Page
6
Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker will deliver the main address at the annual founder's luncheon of the Woman's Study Club at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Country Club. The event honors the late Mrs. S. A. Wallace, founder of the organization. The club, established in 1921, joined the TFWC in 1927. Hostesses are Mrs. E.
The Ridgetop PTA sewing class will meet at 9 30 a m Wednesday in the teacher's lounge. Miss Mary Lee Browne will oversee instruction as participants make draperies and slip covers and upholster a chair.
Govalle P T A sets this week’s sessions for sewing and slip covering at members’ homes with Mary Lee Browne Johnston as instructor. A new foods class series begins with an organizational meeting on February 23 at 9 30 a m hosted by Mrs Lightsey and led by Edith Anderson with several participants already listed.
Mr and Mrs John E Larson hosted a Friday night tacky party and Swedish supper at 2209 Comal. After supper a 42 game awarded white elephant gifts while the Johnnie Swingsters played. Top tacky dress honors went to Mrs R Pearson and John Larson first and Moody Sunberg and Mrs John Larson second.
The City Panhellenic reports proceeds from a recent charity ball total around 2500 with additional funds from a Milky Way Dairies donated ball. Funds will buy equipment for the Cerebral Palsy Center building under construction. Ticket reports are urged for a final accounting at the next Panhellenic meeting.
A long roster of meetings and activities across Austin venues including AAUW groups at the Public Library and University sites, PTA sewing and study sessions, bridge clubs at Texas Union and University locations, Daughters of the Nile, YWCA board, and various home and family life programs with times from morning to evening today.Key participants include Mrs. David Miller, Mrs. H. L. Lochte, Mrs. J. W. Irons, Mrs. Marvin Hall, Mrs. J. M. Spillar, Mrs. K. E. Morrison, and Mrs. Ben H. Powell, with locations at Driskill Hotel, Fulmore School Auditorium, Chal mers Recreation Hall, and multiple addresses in East Avenue, Duval, and South Second.
Five pledges became members of the Adonian Literary Society during initiation at Barbara Massey’s home. New members include Jenny Gilbert Rosemary Austin Virginia Tidwell Carrie Jo Mitchell and Ann Tell. Rosemary Austin received the best pledge bracelet.
Azalea and Camellia Group of the Violet Crown Garden Club will convene at 10 a.m. Wednesday with Mrs. George Pendexter at 1304 Gaston Avenue.
Miss Lucy Barton, costumer and UT drama associate professor, tells AAUW members that Bible era ministers often deplored women’s dress and that period costumes are best designed from biblical texts. She adds literature history and family heirlooms aid styling stage dresses.
Mrs. William Davis announces Mrs. E. A. Dean of Westminster Presbyterian Church will deliver the main address on Faith in the God Eternal at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the First English Lutheran Church. Accordion music by Mrs. John Booth. Social hour after the business session led by Mrs. Lewis P. Speaker and Mrs. Earnest Heyer.
The St. Luke's Methodist WSCS will begin a mission study series Tuesday at 2 30 p m in Mrs Gus Artz home 1109 West Johanna Mrs J B Lindsey will lead the first three lessons including China Twilight or Dawn to be studied at the opening session
M. A. Browning was installed as president of a Special Education P-TA formed by parents and teachers in the Special Education Department. Installation took place in the Bickler Administration building with officers Johanna Dornberger, Cecil Allison, and Manuel Vargas.
Miss Mildred Obermiller, bride elect of Warren H. McCord, was toasted Saturday night with a Mexican dinner at the Spanish Village. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Victor Chapman and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Klein. Valentine themed decor featured white carnation centerpieces in red hearts, sweetheart mints at each place, valentine place cards, and red candles.
The Austin Local League of Nursing Education postpones its regular meeting to 7 30 p m Monday in Seton Hall. Dr Russell Dix will speak at the session.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the National Association of Postal Supervisors Branch Nine hosted a Valentine party in the Calcasieu Building honoring their husbands. The event featured decorated tables, games led by members, a birthday cake for retiree Adolph Gene, and a refreshment committee listing multiple members.
Mrs. J. M. Atkinson was named chairman and Mrs. Gordon E. Mills recorder and reporter for the Wooldridge PTA home and family life group organized in the school library. Co chairmen were Mrs. J. B. Pace and Mrs. Pete Lair. The next meeting titled Let Children Act Their Age will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday.
The University Baptist Church Child Study Club meets at 9 15 a m Tuesday in the Ladies Parlor to hear Dr Bernice Moore discuss Family Relationships Satisfactory and Unsatisfactory A report on Austin library materials for parent education will be presented by Mrs Bruce Love The group counselor is Mrs Virginia Sharborough Membership is open to all mothers of preschool children
Dr. George F. Bohusler will discuss child dental care at the First Methodist Mothers Club Friday morning. The meeting in the church begins with a social hour at 9 30 a.m. Coffee will be served by Mesdames M M Lampe Raymond Moore and E T Marsh Jr. The conference is open to the public.
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