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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1950

Page

9

International Trade Problems Discussed at AAUW Parley

Dr. Eastin Nelson of the University of Texas spoke on Problems of International Trade and Finance at the AAUW International Relations Luncheon Group in the Sunflower Room Hitchin Post. He warned that funds are too small to fix underdeveloped economies and that devaluation is often a temporary expedient. He outlined UN efforts via the International Trade Organization to promote full employment, development, reconstruction, and non-discriminatory treatment while noting US import limits and post Marshal Plan concerns. He expressed optimism in increasing world production and the value of distributing abundant goods over famine.

Eastin Nelson University of Texas Austin AAUW United Nations Nelson Sunflower Hitchin’ Post International Monetary Fund Dr. Nelson United States Joseph R. Davis L. G. Blackstock C. B. Reed J. W. Reynolds James Knight Earl Thomas E. W. Zimmerman J. E. Stullken Lillian Carrington May Otis Coolbaugh Dorothy Gebauer Sue Hefley Helen Gary

UT Students Wives Feted At Co Wed Club Reception

Wives of new UT entrants were honored at an open house in the Texas Union hosted by the University of Texas Co-Wed Club. Sponsors and officers assisted, with decor by red and white carnations and kitchen arrangements led by club members. A bridge meeting is planned for Thursday at 7 30 p m in Campus Cafeteria 504 West 24th with reservations with two club members.

Texas Union University of Texas Co-Wed Club Mesdames T. D. Weaver Tom Lain Jr T. S. Painter W. D. Blank Hubert Jones Louise Teixeira A. L. Linehan Craig Porter R. H. Weaver Matt Noble Frank Rogers Volney Ellis John Seaman Bill Visage Barney Carlson Co-Wed Club West 24Th Craig Johnson

University Club installs officers and hosts winter dance

Hulon W. Black presided at the installation with past presidents assisting. New officers include president Charles H. Sparenberg vice president Dr. T. R. McNeely and secretary treasurer Arthur L. Holt. General chairs were Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Guernsey Jr. The Atomic Quartet performed with Warren T. White singing ballads. Refreshments were provided by Mr. and Mrs. Walter McNeill with several helpers.

University Club Hulon W. Black Charles H. Sparenberg T. R. McNeely Arthur L. Holt Roscoe Guernsey Jr Edgar Shelton Warren T. White Walter McNeill Garland Barcus Gerald Williams Joseph J. Jones

Local Girl Runner-Up in Southwestern Beauty Contest

Miss Marlee Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul B Baker of 2002 Harris Boulevard was runner-up in the Southwestern University Georgetown beauty contest. Phyllis Taylor of Crystal City won All School Beauty with Delta Delta sorority nominee Baker among three judges led by State Representative R E Pep Blount at an all school party.

Marlee Baker Paul B. Baker Harris Boulevard Southwestern Niversity Georgetown Delta Delta Sorority Sou

Entertainers Host Yacht Party on Lake Travis

Mr and Mrs Bobby Layne and Howard Dies hosted a party aboard the yacht Celia at Lake Travis. Guests included M Kutner Rooster Andrews Edwin Sidney Smith L Baylers Mary Ann Munnerlyn Gwin Yong Jane Gillian Ollie Roberts Henry Lindsey Charlie Thanheiser Bill Tinnejor Cecil Ragland Ross Ridley Persie Fischer Andy Anderson and Joe Grinnia.

Bobby Layne Howard Dies Celia Lake Travis Messrs Mesdames M. Kutner Rooster Andrews M. 8S Edwin Sidney Smith L. Baylers Mary Ann Munnerlyn Gwin Yong Jane Gillian Ollie Roberts Henry Lindsey Charlie Thanheiser Bill Tinnejor Cecil Ragland Ross Ridley Persie Fischer Andy Anderson Joe Grinnia

Panhellenic Group Set To Meet Pi Phis At Pi Beta House

Panhellenic group will meet with Pi Phis Thursday morning at the Pi Beta House 2300 San Antonio. The session was moved from the Kappa Alpha Theta House previously scheduled for Wednesday.

Pi Phis Papioattenic Pi Beta House San Antonio Kappa Alpha Theta House

St Joseph Aspirin for Children Declared Safe

Mothers seek guidance as the ad notes a pleasant orange flavored aspirin product for children. The statement emphasizes no tablet breaking and asserts accurate dosage.

St.joseph

Hyde Park Class Names Sweetheart at Church Banquet

Sandra Roelyn daughter of Mr and Mrs John Roelyn of 1020 Ellingson Lane was elected sweet heart of the Hyde Park Christian Church junior high department. The honor was announced at a formal banquet with presentations of a New Testament to Sandra by Charles Hinkle Sr. and cor sages to Sandra and two runners up Jo Ann Abrahamson Patti Moore.

Sandra Roelyn John Roelyn Ellingson Lane Hyde Park Christian Church Sandra Charles Hinkle Sr Jerry Salcher Jo Ann Abrahamson Patti Moore Archie Stevenson D Kullenberg Mothers of Department Otto Salcher

Beethoven program highlights at Austin Junior Music Club

The Austin Junior Music Club met Saturday at president Kathy Cheavens’s home 2504 Spring Lane. Led by Patricia Rolls the session featured Beethoven works performed by Marquise Davis Charles Rolls Ned Seddon Gordon Houser and David La Bauve. A musical quiz won by Gordon Houser and Kathy Cheavens. Refreshments were served by Mrs Dave Cheavens assisted by Mrs Roy LaBauve.

Austin Junior Music Club Kathy Cheavens Spring Lane Patricia Rolls Beethoven Marquise Davis Charles Rolls Ned Seddon Gordon Houser David la Bauve Marvin Heinatz Dave Cheavens Roy LaBauve

Bryker Mothers Form Troop Support Club

Mrs Haskell Watson heads the Trefoil Aids of Bryker Woods formed to aid Girl Scout and Brownie work. Officers were elected by acclamation including Mrs James Holmes as VP and Mrs Harvey Roberts as secretary treasurer. The group meets the third Thursday at 9 30 a m with dues paid at meetings. Next gathering March 16 at Mrs Marvin Beavers home 3808 Bailey Lane.

Haskell Watson Trefoil Aids of Bryker Woods Robert Robertson James Holmes Harvey Roberts Watson Cecil Roach Mervin Beavers Bailey Lane

Fathers Night Highlights Rosedale P T A Scout Activities

The Rosedale PTA held a fathers night focusing on Boy and Girl Scout activities. W E Sterzing led pledges and announced plans to raise funds to send a Rosedale Scout to the national jamboree in Valley Forge. Pack 11 has 102 boys from several local schools and 12 dens. den mothers assisted with demonstrations and performances by Brownies and Girl Scouts.

T. O. Powell Julius Schutze Jr Preston Cummings Frank Oatman W. E. Sterzing Rosedale Valley Forge H. D. Carmichael S. W. Hayes Rosedale School St. Mary’s Cathedral School Texas State School For the Blind Trinity Lutheran School Mesdames Edward Doyle Mary J. Grace J. L. Bellotte H. G. Ottman Clint Castleberry Basil M. Wall John W. Whittier Jack Lenhart O. E. Heath Ernst Heyer Jack Presley Jack M. White W. D. Sylvester Preston W. Cummings Cecil A. Myers Lofton S. Little Perry Miller James Williams John A. Huddleston Floyd Raymond W. C. McDonald Karl Henderson Porter Travis O. B. Lloyd Ben Primer Jr T. L. Weathers C. W. Wolff E. W. Huber Wilson Jenson Elmer Thompson Loyd McReynolds Carla Vetta John G. Kitchen Anderson Morrow J. L. McGarity

Navy Mothers Club Sets Chili Supper

The Austin Navy Mothers Club will hold a chili supper at Calcasieu Auditorium on Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm. The public is invited. Proceeds from 50 cent plates go to aid veterans hospitals.

Navy Mothers Club Austin Navy Mothers Club Calcasieu Auditorium Austin

Austin civic clubs host several meetings and events today

A roundup of meetings across Austin includes chili supper at Calcasieu Auditorium, DAR luncheon at TFWC Building, a Kappa Alpha Theta dessert party, and a Crystal Ballroom dance at the Driskill. Groups such as the Austin Art League, PEO Chapter BQ, and the Texas Fine Arts Association hold activities and exhibits.

Shower honors Hazel Doyal bride elect

Miss Hazel Doyal was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Leo Nadr Hicks Jr. and cohostess Mrs. Louis Bonagli Jr. at 4104 Duval. Attendees included many local ladies and family members amid floral decorations and games before presenting gifts to the honoree for her upcoming marriage to Bobby Luckett.

Hazel Doyal Bobby Luckett Leonadr Hicks Jr Duval Hicks Louis Bonagli Jr Arlene Arbelger Judy Linda Hicks Mesdames Richard Hays Billy Guttman Kathe Guttman Walter Guttman Bob Rockwood Roy Nunnally Carl Callahan H. D. Handberry Mildred Ellis Ian Morgan L. Otting Clay

Tea For Four Artists At Laguna Gloria Exhibit

The Texas Fine Arts Association hosts a 3 to 5 p m tea at Laguna Gloria to honor four Ozarks artists. Guests include Mrs Alice Naylor Mrs Margaret Pace Robert Reed of San Antonio and Mrs Polly Howerton of Cuero who painted in the Ozarks last summer.

Texas Fine Arts Association Laguna Gloria The Ozarks Alice Naylor Margaret Pace Robert Reed San Antonio Polly Howerton Cuero Austin Association H. M. Burlage J. M. Coleman Walter Bohn Harvey Peck D. Barrett Tanner Virginia Taylor Grady David Fringe

Martha Gustafson Receives Nurse's Cap at Sealy College

Miss Martha Gustafson of Austin, freshman at John Sealy College of Nursing, received her cap in a school ceremony. Dean Marjorie Bartholf presented caps after Dr. D. Bailey Calvin spoke. An informal reception followed. Daughter of Mr and Mrs F S Gustafson, she studied at UT Austin and is a candidate for a bachelor of science in nursing.

Martha Gustafson Austin John Sealy College of Nursing University of Texas Galveston Majorie Bartholf D. Bailey Calvin University of Texas Medical School F. S. Gustafson Mohle Drive Gustafson University of Texas In Austin

Baker Brownies Host Valentine Party at Baker School

Troop 116 of Baker School held a Valentine party at the school instead of their regular meeting. Mrs. D. M. Linder led the entertainment as mothers Mesdames R. R. Sanford A. Mathews and J. F. Loper attended. Refreshments followed games with Brownies Sandra Sanford July Ann Smith Joyce Kelly Rita Franks Sue Mabry Jerry Frazier Jo Ann Neal Beverly Loper Rosalyn Darnell June Burke Geraldine Linder Shirley Dollar Joyce Campbell Jyme Adene Matthews Sandra Hanson Elaine Stubbs among the attendees.

Baker School D. M. Linder Mesdames R. R. Sandford A. Mathews J. F. Loper Sandra Sanford July Ann Smith Joyce Kelly Rita Franks Sue Mabry Jerry Frazier Jo Ann Neal Beverly Loper Rosalyn Darnell June Burke Geraldine Linder Shirley Dollar Joyce Campbell Jyme Adene Matthews Sandra Hanson Elaine Stubbs

Gilmer Aikin talk outlines education laws and school funding

Dr J W Edgar new Education Commissioner explains Gilmer Aikin provisions to Robert E Lee PTA. Attendance drives funding and a unified admin and curriculum. He cites Austin Public Schools building program as example. PTA donates for Hancock Park opening and Chicago headquarters. Fourth grade hosts and prize winners noted.

J. W. Edgar Education Robert E. Lee PTA Gilmer-Aikin Texas Edgar Austin Public Schools Inda Adams University Junior Nicky Knickerbocker Gilda Peal Austin Community Chest Hancock Park Chicago

DeMolay Names 1950 Sweetheart Jean Wynn

Jean Wynn daughter of Mr and Mrs T C Wynn of 1711 West 32nd and Austin High junior was named 1950 Sweetheart of the DeMolay at a Friday night Scottish Rite Temple dance. Ralph Gassman introduced and Don Schmidt presented the sweetheart pin and roses. 1949 sweetheart Mary Bess Thomason was introduced with finalists Alison Gray and Frances LeMond.

Jean Wynn T. C. Wynn West 32Nd Austin High School Ralph Gassman Don Schmidt Mary Bess Thomason Alison Gray Frances LeMond

Y Charm Course Staff To Be Feted At YWCA Event

A reception in the YWCA program division honors Mr and Mrs Gil Pike and their staff of instructors for YWCA personality classes. Y Teen students will participate in the demonstration. Mrs Ruth Talbot Watson says information on a new class for young adults will be available. Refreshments and door prizes.

YWCA Gil Pike Ruth Talbot Watson

Govalle P T A Hosts Friday Magic Show

The Govalle P TA sponsors a magic show by J W Dalton at the school Friday at 7 30 p m Admission is 35 cents for adults 15 cents for children Peanuts popcorn and candy will be sold Mrs Joe Lightsey finance chair man oversees arrangements for the program

The Govalle P-Ta J. W. Dalton Joe Lightsey Association

Second Pre School Group Set at Baker

The Baker PTA Pre School Mothers Group will organize a second group Thursday at 9 am in the home of Mrs. John W. Korb 306 West 41st. All mothers of pre school children may attend or contact Mrs. G. L. Bentrup or the preschool chairman.

Baker Pta John W. Korb West 41St G. L. Bentrup

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