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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1950

Page

10

Career-Changing Clinic Helps Housewives Find Careers

New York report on the Career-Changing Clinic led by Anne Heywood using simple psychometery tests to reveal housewives aptitudes. Women of all ages are tested to translate skills into income without leaving home, with cases from a 47 year old record rental library founder to a wealthy former financier turning to domestic employment services.

Gaile Dugas New York NEA Anne Heywood Miss Heywood Gerald Cohen

Gold Star Mothers Will Meet Friday in Austin

The Austin Chapter American Gold Star Mothers Inc meets in the Pan American Room at the Driskill Hotel Friday at 7 30 p.m. The event gathers members to discuss chapter activities and honors veterans.

Gold Star Driskill Hotel Austin American Gold Star Mothers, Inc

Baker Cubs Host Annual Blue and Gold Banquet

Cub Scouts of Pack Two at Baker Junior School held their 40th anniversary blue and gold banquet in the school lunchroom. About 100 parents and friends attended as six Cubs presented decorated cakes. Guests included Mrs William Dean and PTA officials. Awards were given to Bobcat Jesse Kirk Wolf Badges Calvin Webb Chris Crow Carter Lee Wilson Bear Badges Ladohn Lewis Larry Bowen Bill Harris Lion Badge James Bailey Service Star George Millard and Denner's Strive Walter Dollar. Gold and silver arrows were awarded to Larry Bowen Bill Harris Ladohawis Jerry Bailey and James Bailey.

Baker Junior School William Dean Paul H. Pfeifer Baker Pta W. M. Reynolds Reynolds E. J. Harris Irma Hopman O. H. Speegle Bobcat Jesse Kirk Calvin Webb Chris Crow Carter Lee Wilson Ladohn Lewis Larry Bowen Bill Harris James Bailey George Millard Denner Walter Dollar

Rev Maguire to Speak at National Newman Day Event

The Rev Gerard E Maguire CSP will be principal speaker at the National Newman Day program at 11 am Sunday in the Texas Theater The works of Newman will be the address topic A students mass is set for 10 am in St Austins Chapel and a communion breakfast precedes the program This observance promotes John Henry Newman and kicks off the Texas Newman Club scholarship drive Also a buffet supper and panel discussion on I Leap Over the Walls will be at 5 30 pm in the Newman Annex, 2010 University Avenue.

Gerard E. Maguire CSP Newman Club University of Texas Texas Newman St. Austin’s Chapel Thomas F. Tierney Chapain John Henry Cardinal Newman Texas Newman Club University Avenue Newman Annex

Officers Named By Becker P-TA

Mrs. Gus Artz, president of Becker P-TA, announces officers and chairmen for vacancies from Zilker P-TA formation. Appointees include secretary Mrs. O. O. Bohls and treasurer Mrs. FE. E. Barron. Committee nominees for 1950-51 named by Mesdames Sappington, Stapp, and Lay.

Gus Artz Becker P-Ta Zilker P-Ta O. O. Bohls FE. E. Barron Cecil Kelso R. E. Dipprey E. F. Lay Beacon Ida Mae Smith H. Helf C. B. McSpadden Reuben Culpepper O. J. Lamb H. K. Rigsbee Mesdames Gene Sappington E. L. Stapp

Tobe Coburn Scholarship Rules Discussed At UT Campus

Mrs Marian Meek Buchanan a Dallas resident and Neiman Marcus bridal consultant held one on one talks with UT students about the Tobe Coburn School of Fashion Careers scholarship contest. The $900 award is open to women under 30 with two years of college. entry blanks must be requested by Sunday from the scholarship secretary in Dallas. Judging will be based on written discussions and personal qualifications with the winner announced May 15.

Tobe- Coburn School of Fashion Careers Marian Meek Buchanan Dallas University of Texas Buchanan Austin Neiman- Marcus Neiman-Marcus Dallas

Muskrat Replaces Sables for Soviet Fur Market

MOSCOW The muskrat, called ondotra, becomes a thriving native in the USSR and gains popularity among Russian women. Introduced in 1924, muskrats have multiplied quickly and the USSR now exports many muskrat pelts to the United States each year.

Moscow Soviet Union Ussr United States

Cardui touted for relief during change of life

Many women approaching the change worry about mood fatigue and nerves. Cardui is advertised as a tonic that builds resistance and vitality, eases nervous tension, and lifts spirits, offering relief when most needed. Get Cardui today.

Cardui Cardus Dav

Engineers Wives Form Auxiliary in Austin TSPE Chapter

Members of the Travis County Texas Society of Professional Engineers wives group met at the Austin Engineers and Associates Club to form an auxiliary. Special guests were Mesdames O. T. Lodal and James O. Bishop of the San Antonio TSPE auxiliary who spoke on its program. A nominating committee was elected to present officers at a March 9 meeting.

Travis County Texas Society of Professional Engineers Austin Engineers and Associates Club West Seventh Mesdames O. T. Lodal James O. Bishop San Antonio TSPE Mesdames G. G. Commons P. V. Pennyback

British Kids Bored With Cowboy Films

H G Hutchinson, joint controller of 400 movie clubs, says Saturday morning audiences for children aged seven to twelve are bored with cowboy pictures. They prefer comedies, costume adventure, and nature films, disliking bloodthirsty gunplay.

London H. G. Hutchinson

National Kappa Delta Officer Visits Austin Alumnae Group

National vice president Mrs. Robert W. Campbell of Shreveport Louisiana visited the Austin alumnae association for a three day stay. She spoke at a Monday dinner to 21 members about alumnae goals and sorority scope amid spring floral decorations.

Austin Robert W. Campbell Shreveport Kappa Delta Sorority Hillside Campbell

Foundation Cream With Lanolin Aid Skin Protection

The article explains foundation creams as skin protectors beyond makeup. A new liquid base uses lanolin to soften skin without oiliness, resisting winter and heated room drying. The base is light, easy to apply, dries evenly, and suits dry or oily skin alike.

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Housewives Baker Cubs Rev. Maguire Rev G. F. Maguire Becker P-Ta C. Ombre Muskrat Soviet Ady Betty Pohler Sue Kolwalski Cecil Chapman Neal Douglass J. E. Biggs Jr Henry Harkleroad Guinn Norman Mesdames P. W. Clark E. P. Bauer J. A. Shelby George B. Finley Charles J. Schneider Herbert J. Beadle E. C. H. Bantel E. R. Breaker M. D. Altfillisch M. T. Ford Viggo Miller W. G. Darley C. F. Silvas H. M. Taylor E. P. Schoch Ray Falinson Lewis Pennock J. M. Boyer Sam E. Roper Billy N. Banister E. E. Pittman Sr G. H. Gromack T. K. Wood J. J. Ledbetter Marvin Turner Ted Edwards Trigg Twichell Ivan M. Stout J. A. Nichols J. =. Motheral Wayne Henneberger Frank W. McBee Jr Fred T. Bennett Bernie A. Trice J. Embry Hunt P. V. Pennybacker Rowan F. Howard Joseph D. Matlock Lane Peck J. L. Bridges Coley White Jr J. W. McFarland Ray L. Morey Robert Jackson R. W. Keyser Floyd Edwards Mary Esther School Jo Buck Jones G. G. Zedler W. C. Fullilove James A. Clutts Fred Coffey Anna _ Brightman Florence Stullken Loudene Barger Evelyn Blair Nevada Blackburn Irvings Mesdames Campbell J. W. MacFarland Jefferson McBratney Shoe Department Salle Ann
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