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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1951

Page

8

Mrs. Robert Stevens Named Shower Honoree

Mrs. Robert S. Stevens formerly Miss Ruby Love Moore received a miscellaneous shower in Bartlett at the American Legion Home hosted by Central Christian Church women. Attendants included her mother Mrs. Milton Moore and Mrs. Ned Bartlett, with gifts sorted by Misses Dorothy Hill and Marleene Bentchler and guest book by Mrs. Marvin Stevens.

Robert Stevens Bartlett Robert S. Stevens Ruby Love Moore American Legion Central Christian Church Milton Moore Ned Bartlett Clarence Seale Dorothy Hill Marleene Bentchler Marvin Stevens Herbert Keller George Latham Elizabeth Katherine Ramsey Mesdames D. K. Leatherman P. M. Cox M. E. Arnold Vera Joyce

Pictures for the Kitchen Frame Your Home Tutorial

Frames for pictures can be bought at a kitchen counter. Use shiny square tin cake pans as frames secured with cement and pleated trim. Hang with nails behind the pleating for neatness. Send 15 cents for Elizabeth Hillyer booklet on furniture refinishing to improve home looks.

Elizabeth Hillyer Miss Hillyer

Beautiful but Non-Functional Coats Startlingly Showy in Spring

New York designers unveil dress coats for spring that prioritize style over warmth. Silks linens cottons and sheer fabrics dominate, offering little protection but boosting femininity in warm weather. Accessories like stoles organdie jackets accompany the trend with faille taffeta and nylon options from both moderate and high fashion houses.

New York

Culture Club Hears Health Discussion in Llano

The Woman's Culture Club met at the county library in Llano for the first 2024 gathering. Mrs. H J Hoerster presided and Mrs Herman Cassaday spoke on Socialized Medicine. officers to be elected at the January 15 annual business session.

Llano ANS Woman's Culture Club John Brown H. J. Hoerster Herman Cassaday

University of Texas Co-Wed Club elects Morris president

Election of officers conducted at University Presby terian Church. Mrs. M. E. Morris named president. Other officers include Mrs. F. A. Harris vice president Mrs. R. H. Brown secretary Mrs. C. M. Qualline treasurer Mrs. J. W. Rees reporter and Mrs. N. E. Rath parliamentarian. Bridge group meeting set for 7 30 pm Thursday in the Campus Cafeteria.

University of Texas Co-Wed Club University Presbyterian Church M. E. Morris F. A. Harris R. H. Brown C. M. Qualline J. W. Rees N. E. Rath

Decker Methodist WSCS to Convene Thursday Evening

The Aid Circle of the Decker Methodist WSCS will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m with Mrs G W Youngquist at 3208 Lafayette. Co hostesses will be Mrs George Anderson and Mrs Lawrence Anderson.

Decker Methodist Wscs G. W. Youngquist Lafayette George Anderson Lawrence Anderson

Company Dessert With Pears and Berry Sauce

Fresh pears peeled halved and cured serve as a company dessert. Fill with vanilla ice cream and top with a sauce made from quick frozen strawberries or raspberries for a bright fruit finish.

Tarrytown WMU Organizes First Meeting

The Tarrytown Baptist Church hosts the inaugural WMU gathering with Mrs. O F Dingler at a tea. Mrs. W E Linder is named president, Leslie Sawyer secretary treasurer, and Dingler chairs mission and Bible study committee. Members present include F E Butts Anna Jordan Ira Mason E J Jordan Lloyd Gibson and others. Next meeting set for 2 to 3 PM Monday at the church.

O. F. Dingler Tarrytown Baptist Church Margranita Crescent W. E. Linder Leslie Sawyer Dingler Mission and Bible Study Committee Mesdames F. E. Butts Anna Jordan Ira Mason E. J. Jordan Lloyd Gibson Charlie Cole H. L. Schmidt Arle Smith Scott Broaddus W. G. Buckner WMU

Clare Tree Major Play Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Monday

The final Clare Tree Major play of the season, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, goes on Monday at 3 30 p m in Hogg Auditorium. James Green will conduct group singing, Walter Blaney will show magic tricks at intermission. Limited single tickets available at the box office. Sponsored by the Austin Branch AAUW with APO ushers from UT.

Rebecca Sunnybrook Farm Hogg Auditorium James Green Austin Public Schools Walter Zaney) Blaney Austin American Association of University Women APO University of Texas

Grandsons Born Five Hours Apart

Luling January 10. George D. Wilson and spouse welcomed two grandsons born five hours apart in hospitals 1,100 miles apart. In New Orleans Jesse Scarbrough III arrived at 8 30 p m December 28 and William Thompson Jr was born at 3 p m December 28 in Phillips.

Luling Jan George D. Wilson Jesse Scarbrough Jr New Orleans Jesse III Scarbrough Elaine Wilson William Thompson Phillips William Jr Thompson Bobby Wilson

Cardui promises relief for monthly distress

A vintage advertisement touts Cardui as a remedy for monthly distress and menstrual cramps. It claims Cardus helps control uterine spasms, providing relief and comfort during painful days and encouraging women to try the product.

Cardus Cardui Cardi

Adele Simpson spring line uses plus and minus fashion rules

Adele Simpson showcases a spring collection built on simple arithmetic of add and subtract. The New York show presents versatile pieces like the disarmer jacket with a black crepe sheath and the Galivanter dress with detachable shoulder cape.

New York Adele Simpson Mrs. Simpson

Bryker Woods P-TA Executive Committee Meeting

The Bryker Woods P TA executive committee will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the school to discuss association matters.

Bryker Woods P-Ta Brykerwoods P-Ta

Take Off Ugly Fat With This Home Recipe

An inexpensive home remedy claims to shed ugly fat without hard exercise or starvation. The ad advises buying four ounces of liquid concentrate and grapefruit juice to make a pint, then taking two teaspoons twice daily for quick slimming results or a money back guarantee.

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