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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1949

Page

10

Efrain Dominguez Speaks To AAUW Luncheon Group

Senor Efrain Dominguez spoke at the AAUW International Relations luncheon at the University Tea House. He urged better Texas Mexico understanding for world peace and cited literacy gains in Mexico, noting five million readers since a call to teach reading.

Efrain Dominguez AAUW Mexico Senor Efrain Dominguez University Tea House Texas Senor Dominguez Comanche United States

Burnet Road HD Club Plans Spring Game Party

Plans for a game party to be held April 22 were made at a recent Burnett Road Home Demonstration Club meeting. Hostess Mrs. Albina Janca was assisted by Mrs. Elba Kott and Mrs. Treva Hibler.

Burnett Road

Miss Wood Heads Alums of Phi Mu

Esther Jane Wood, a pharmacy instructor at the University of Texas, elected president of the Phi Mu alumni chapter. She previously chaired programs, served on Panhellenic committees, led Alpha Gamma at Howard College, advised Upsilon at Ohio State, and held officer roles in Birmingham alumnae and national convention delegations.

Miss Wood Phi Mu Esther Jane Wood College of Pharmacy University of Texas Phi Mu Sorority Panhellenic Comene All Wood Alpha Gamma Howard College Birmingham Upsilon Ohio State University Birmingham Alabama

Luella Luckett Observes 90th Birthday With Family Dinner

Luella Luckett who observed her 90th birthday was honored with a family dinner at her daughter Alvah Otting’s home on Duval. Guests included Frank Oliver of San Marcos, Clay and Mary Price, Ian Morgan, Robert Luckett, S. M. Cummings, Richard Hayes of Austin, Bob Luckett, Dan Ellis, C A Ellis, Mary LaVerne Cummings, and Mary McNamara.

Luella Luckett Alvah Otting Duval Frank Oliver San Marcos Mesdames Clay Price Ian Morgan Robert Luckett S. M. Cummings Richard Hayes Austin Bob Luckett Dan Ellis C. A. Ellis Mary LaVerne Cummings Mary McNamara

San Antonio Rabbi to Speak at Hadassah Dinner in Austin

Rabbi Sidney S. Guthman of Congregation Agudas Achim in San Antonio will be guest speaker at the Hadassah donor dinner Sunday at the Austin Hotel. He will discuss implications of the new Jewish state. Cantor George Wagner and Miss Beatrice Ann Wolf will join him on the program.

Sidney S. Guthman Congregation Agudas Achim San Antonio Hadassah Austin Rabbi Guthman Morris Polsky Gutdman Solomon Goldman Chicago Chelsea Worcester Mass Chicago Young Judaea George Wagner Hillel Foundation Beatrice Ann Wolf Elconan H. Saulson Gus Schnell Victor Ravel Henry Jacobson

Rosedale P-TA Hears Lectures on Rugs and Furniture

A. D. Francis spoke on rug buying at Francis Floor Covering Company while J. W. Scheib discussed Furniture Periods and How to Buy Good Furniture at Bird and Scheib's. Mrs. F. C. McConnell leads the group with officers Mrs. Henry Ramsey chairing and others serving as recorder librarian and reporter.

A. D. Francis Rosedale P-Ta Francis Floor Covering Company J. W. Scheib Bird and Scheib’s F. C. McConnell Henry Ramsey Preston Cummings Ed Legg C. O. Kelley

Meal With Emphasis on Meat Preparation

John B. Winn PTA home and family life study group will discuss meat preparation at Tuesday 9 30 meeting.

John B. Winn Pta

Meetings for Today Move Through Local Groups and Schools

A packed schedule lists Baby Home Guild meeting at 3210 Harris Park at 10 a.m. and a 9:30 a.m. Bridge Group at 2100 Exposition. PTA chapters, PEO luncheon, Girl Scout activities, and a university fundraiser fill the day at various venues across the city.

Baby Home Guild James O. Smith Harris Park

Meat selection talk at Mrs Irons home

Miss Edith Anderson addressed the meeting at Mrs J W Irons 1608 East Avenue on the selection of meats during an afternoon gathering.

A.m J. W. Irons East Avenue Edith Anderson

Institute Director To Speak Here On Home Economics

Mrs. Julia Kiene director of the Westinghouse Home Economics Institute will demonstrate techniques for handling electric appliances at a Friday 1:30 pm meeting of home economists. Attendees include educators extension agents Farmers Home Administration and utilities groups.

Julia Kiene Westinghouse Home Economics Institute Knights of Columbus Hall Kiene Farmers Home Administration REA Co-Operatives Ollyne Jeffries Southwestern Westinghouse

Miss Stark Honored At Kitchen Shower

Miss Christine Stark was honored with a kitchen shower Monday hosted by Mrs. H A Butcher at 809 Leonard. She will marry David Christens on March 5. A balloon treasure hunt guided the bride elect to her presents as purple lavender stocks and daisies decorated the table. Mrs. W J Stark Sr., mother of the bride elect, served 30 guests.

Christine Stark H. A. Butcher Leonard Miss Stark David Christens W. J. Stark Sr

Austin B&PW Club Hosts Game Party at GCs Office

Miss Fannie Davis entertained the Austin Business and Professional Women's Club with a game party at the Associated General Contractor's office on Fredericksburg Road Tuesday evening. Guests included Mrs. E. C. Seaman of Montevideo Minnesota and Mrs. Hattie Stern.

Fannie Davis Austin Business and Professional Women’s Club Associated General Contractor Fredericksburg Road E. C. Seaman Montevideo Austin J. N Seaman Hattie Stern

Mrs Walter Kerr Elected President of New Ki Anns

Mrs Walter Kerr was chosen president of the newly formed Ki Anns an auxiliary group of the Austin Kiwanis Club at a Georgian Tea Room luncheon. Officers include Mrs Sherman Birdwell as vice president and Mrs Lee Wilborn as secretary. Dozens of members attended the gathering as hostesses and guests, highlighting a festive start for the organization.

Walter Kerr New Ki-Anns Walter K. Kerr Ki-Anns Austin Kiwanis Club Sherman Birdwell Lee Wilborn John Powell Henry H. Moore Pod Ashford Rex Shields Sterling Sasser H. A. Glass Victor Cluck Walter K

International Ball at University Union Friday

University of Texas hosts an international ball Friday at 8 p.m. in the Texas Union main lounge with Governor Beauford Jester and President T S Painter among attendees. The International Council sponsors the event with foreign students invited to wear native costumes.

An _ international University of Texas Texas Union Beauford Jester T. S. Painter International Council Buddy Ryland Sherry Trad Zaglool Yousif Rosalyn Haney Elizabeth Cowling Siboney Boys Dodo McQueen Joe Bob Jay Joe Neal

Austin Chapter of National Secretaries Association Forms

Temporary officers of the newly organized Austin Chapter met Wednesday evening in the Diskill Hotel to plan the group. Officers include Mrs. Sam C. Pike president Miss Elsie Pfluger vice president Mrs. J. M. Wareham corresponding secretary Mrs. Mary Ann Benham recording secretary Miss Genevieve Keeworth treasurer. The chapter has 56 charter members and permanent officers will be elected in June.

Austin National Secretaries Association Diskill Hotel Sam C. Pike Elsie Pfluger J. M. Wareham Mary Ann Benham Genevieve Keeworth

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