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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1950

Page

6

WCTU Leader Heads Texas Delegation to National Parley

Mrs. Claude De Van Watts of Austin is named one of seven delegates to the National Temperance and Prohibition Council meeting in Washington January 9 to 11. She will also represent Texas at the US Senate hearings on the Langer Bill January 11 and 12. Accompanying her are Mrs. M. B. Brown and Mrs. Chris Walz.

Claude de van Watts Austin National Woman's Christian Temperance Union National Temperance and Prohibition Council Washington, D. C WCTU Watts Texas US Senate Capitol M. B. Brown Texas Wctu Chris Walz Harlingen Washington D. Leigh Colvin Clinton N. Howard International Reform Federation Frances E. Willard

Chi Omega Alumnae Plan Friday Evening Parley

Husbands of Chi Omega alumnae will attend a meeting at the chapter house 2613 Wichita Friday. The session begins at 8 p m with hostesses Mesdames Lynn McCraw Lewis Hatch Nick Ferris Guston Morgan Monroe Talley and John Teach assisting.

Chi Omega Wichita Lynn McCraw Lewis Hatch Nick Ferris Guston Morgan Monroe Talley John Teach

Women Herald Society News From The Austin American

Society notes from The Austin American discussing social events and club activities. Brief items highlight gatherings, fashion, charity efforts, and community roles involving local women and organizations.

The Austin American's Society Woman’s News

Miss Wanda Thompson Weds W L Davis Jr in Rites Here

Miss Wanda Marcia Thompson married William L Davis Jr on December 25 at the home of Rev Jess Hall. The ceremony featured a navy suit for the bride, with maid of honor Bennie Thompson and best man Eugene Davis. The couple will reside in Houston.

Wanda Thompson W. L. Davis Jr Wanda Marcia Thompson William L. Davis Jr Jess Hall Jodie Thompson Avenue D Bennie Thompson Eugene Davis

University Ladies Tea Honors Club Members

The University Ladies Club hosts a tea at 2304 San Antonio on Wednesday from 4 to 6 p m. Honor guests include Mesdames Willis R Woolrich E W Doty T H Shelby E J Matthews Emmette Redford Robert Knapp F Loren Winship and Miss Lucy Rathbone. Mrs J Robert Buffler chairs hosts with assistants listed.

The University Ladies Club San Antonio Mesdames Willis R. Woolrich E. W. Doty T. H. Shelby E. J. Mathews Emmette Redford Robert Knapp F. Loren Winship Lucy Rathbone J. Robert Buffler F. J. Adams A. L. Bennett Earl Bowler Charles T. Clark Earl Dallenbach Frank Field H. R. Gipson Walter C. Harris N. A. Hiett Lloyd Jeffress Archie Jones Roy Krezdorn J. Gilbert McAllister Daniel A. Penick Thomas PD. Rishworth William Spriegel Vernon Schuhardt John A. Wilson Mary Goldmann

Children's Theater To Hold Workshop

A workshop for mothers of the Children's Theater will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Austin Athletic Club. Director Mrs. Mary Frances Vickery will discuss the theater's phases. Try-out dates for the next production will be announced soon. open to old and active members.

Mothers of the Children’s Theater Austin Athletic Club Mary Frances Vickery

Miss Norma Faye Welch Weds Robert G. Goode in Denton

In a double ring ceremony in Denton on Tuesday night Miss Norma Faye Welch became the bride of Robert Gilbert Goode. The couple will reside in Austin after a reception at the Griffiths home.

Norma Faye Welch Robert G. Goode Denton Robert Gilbert Goode Paul Walker Nellie L. Griffiths Wooldridge School Jesse E. Welch Hughes Springs Avinger High School North Texas State College Alpha Rho Tau Association For Childhood Education B. P. Goode Star Star High School John Tarleton College University of Texas US Air Force Emily Stafford Ted Borden Willerean Joy Welch Frank McClanahan Edinburgh T. L. Edwards Longview Paul Griffiths Mary Glen Peery Mer Bonney Gladys Olds Fort Worth Nellie L. Griffith Austin

Pfennig to Lead St Martin's Ladies Society New Officers Named

Mrs R W Pfennig will assume the presidency at the group meeting Wednesday at 3 pm in the church. New officers include Mrs Frank Tieken as vice president Mrs A A Chapman as secretary and Mrs Harris Krabe as treasurer. Life memberships in the Women’s Missionary Federation will be presented to four members with Mrs A C Wilhelm presenting.Outgoing officers will report on 1949 and new officers will host the social hour.

R. W. Pfennig St. Martin's Ladies Society Frank Tieken A. A. Chapman Harris Krabe Women's Missionary Federation Mesdames Martin Nauert Victor Wolf W. F. Kleen Charles O. Betts A. C. Wilhelm

Pathfinders Board Hosts UT Professor for UN Talk

Dr. Edward Taborsky, visiting UT government lecturer, will discuss the United Nations to Pathfinders Club members Thursday at 3 p.m. in the home of Mrs. James H. Hart, 2712 Rio Grande. Co hostesses include Mrs. L. M. Waite. A social hour for Taborsky and guests will follow.

Edward Taborsky University of Texas United Nations Pathfinders Club James H. Hart Rio Grande L. M. Waite Hart Dr. Taborsky

Woman's Study Club Slides Texas History Themes

Mesdames Mack Gilbert and E. A. Murchison read papers at the Woman's Study Club meeting Thursday at 3 p m. in the home of Mrs. W. O. Beall Jr. Hostess will be Mrs. W. O. Beall Sr. Gilbert presents A Fighting Republic and Murchison Annexation as topics align with Texas history study.

Mesdames Mack Gilbert E. A. Murchison Woman's Study Club W. O. Beall Jr Dean Terrace W. O. Beall

Junior Club Honors New Members At Formal Dinner

Miss Justine Gerling presided as president of the Junior Austin Woman's Club hosted a formal dinner for new members at the Austin Woman's Club. New members Joanne McCaleb Ann Benpow and Sarah Elizabeth Johnson received pins and white corsages as entertainment featured accordion selections dances and readings.

Justine Gerling Austin Woman's Club Joanne McCaleb Ann Benpow Sarah Elizabeth Johnson Gloria Gerling Virginia Prasatik Fredda Bullard Fred M. Bullard Florence Street Lloyd Davidson Charlene Fruth Tom E. Johneson Mills Fred Bullard H. H. Voss C. J. Fruth George Zimmerman F. P. Gerling J. Holt Lewis Gertrude Stolley Beverly Collins Meyer Gloria Felts Mary Street Mary Alice Stovall Darren Mauritz Peggy Bullard Rosemary Austin George Meyers Roger Giles Grady Easley

Bonnie Lee Beauty Shop Announces New Manager Dell Keyes

Dell Keyes announces she will manage the Bonnie Lee Beauty Shop and invites old friends and present customers to let her handle their beauty needs. Phone number 25802 1405 Guadalupe.

Bonnie Lee Beauty Shop

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