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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1951

Page

9

Outstanding Members Named by Soroptimist and Altrusa

Mrs. Fred T. Anderson and Miss Lolla Peterson were named outstanding members of the year by Soroptimist and Altrusa clubs at a dinner in the Austin Hotel. Presentations were made by past presidents, with remarks on service clubs as community keystones and the need for productive, informed activity.

Fred T. Anderson Lolla Peterson Soroptimist Altrusa Austin R. W. Sundstrom Soroptimists Anderson Opal Clifton Miss Peterson YWCA Tom Johnson Elizabeth Gardner Mental Hyene Association of Texas Rs. R. W. Sundstrom State Supreme Court Service Club Iris and Daffodils Tommie Lackey Mist Eleanor Page James McRill J. Walter Pierce Soroptimist Club Louise Kirk Altrusa Club Mesdames J. King Cook H. L. Arnold Leio J. Krueger Harriet Cunningham James R. McRill B. Ainsworth Kuehne Bernard J. Hillen Mesdames Anderson Louis Hausman Lackey Gardner Clifton Pierce B. Ain Margaret Watt Dorothy Arvidson Page Mary Wilhite Ruth R. Johnson Nora Carter Anita Schutze Peterson Alice Miller Katherine P. Wooldridge Dorothy Gebauer Elizabeth Paterson

Responsible Citizenship Urged At Council of Women Meeting

Mrs. Noyes D. Smith urged active citizenship to Travis County Council of Women at a Montopolis Drive home gathering. Members were asked to write to senators and representatives about government matters as civil defense was discussed. A covered dish luncheon followed with many attendees listed by name.

Council of Women Noyes D. Smith Travis C. FE. Carter Ralph Keller Congress Avenue Baptist Church Holy City Friedrich L. E. Stephenson Texas Economy Commission Mesdames Carter R. H. Roberson D. H. Burrell George Chandler L. E. Purnell Lear W. Huff Jay J. Hegman Keltner Lawrence E. Stevenson J. W. Shaw J. H. Johnson Lucy Gillespie James Jasper Elliot W. F. Robinson Smith George Francisco B. W. Weir Stella Boothe Evelyn Cook Bell W. P. Davis J. M. Patterson E. Wittman Fred Sassman Joe Sassman John Kelly Eula Lee Payton

Fidelis Matrons Class Social At First Baptist Church

The Fidelis Matrons Class of the First Baptist Church held a social and business session at Mrs. Clinton Pep pies home 12 Happy Hollow Lane. Attendees included class president Mrs F E James and a long list of members and guests.

Fidelis First Baptist Church Clinton Peppies Happy Hollow Lane F. E. James Irinaeane Weldon A Y Rodman J Basey M. Hadeno Jodie Jonegon W. V. Hardin Mesdames v. Manarem W. Milburn W. L. Broadhurst

Three San Saba Women Enter Red Cross Course

Mrs. John Lee Walker and Mrs. Curtis N. Johnson of San Saba and Mrs. Howard A. Parks of Richland Springs have joined a Red Cross instructors training course. The program aims to recruit tentative instructors and workers in the county, with Mrs. Lucille Ford and Mrs. Carl Taylor leading efforts and Eva Robertville assisting.

San Saba ANS John Lee Walker Curtis N. Johnson Howard A. Parks Richland Springs Red Cross Lucille Ford Home Service Carl Taylor Eva Robertville

Meetings Today Bring Various Clubs Together

A long list of afternoon and evening gatherings includes Woman's Study Club with Mrs W Austin at 3 pm and 11:15 am program, PEO founders day vesper service at Harris Chapel, University Methodist Church, multiple bridge groups, P-TA sessions, Baby Home Guild board at 9:30 am and open at 10 am, and numerous club luncheons and meetings across addresses like 3105 Grooms Cherry Lane Cliff Drive Big Bend Drive and North Congress.

Woman's Study Club Mrs. W. Austin Woman's Club F. Gidley Grooms PEO Harris Chapel University Methodist Church Baby Home Guild George Kies Driskill Hotel

90th Birthday Fete For Mrs Eppright By Her Children

Mrs. R. T. Eppright of Austin, a Caldwell County pioneer, celebrated her 90th birthday with a dinner party hosted Sunday by five of her children at the home of I. C. Eppright in Austin. Attending were her children and spouses, grandchildren families, and several relatives from San Antonio Brady Lytton Springs and Austin.

Eppright R. T. Eppright West 14Th I. C. Eppright Leland Caldwell County Austin J. L Eppright San Antonio W. A. Hpp Pat Mary Lou Ethel Boyd Walter Lous Naschke Ben Armstrong Douglas Henninger Betty Daisy Bell George Bradshaw Brady Allie Perry Lytton Springs Lena Chamberlain

Miss Wendlandt Honored At Surprise Party

Austin High School January graduate Miss Rea Wendlandt received a surprise tacky party hosted by her aunt Mrs Emil Haenel at 806 East 20.12 The event featured a graduate doll centerpiece and guests including Mesdames George Wendlandt August Haenel Ludwig Wendlandt Erica Zucker and many others.

Rea Wendlandt Austin High School Emil Haenel East Mesdames George Wendlandt August Haenel Ludwig Wendlandt Erica Zucker Gretchen Bonn Helen Ann Bohn Beatsy Holek Donna Mae Lundgren Marty Ann Bollman Katherine Barlow Opal Jackson Joanne Crewell Dolores Sobeck Janis Montgomery Shirley Tannenbaum Charlotte Bergfield Agnes Peterson

National President Talks to Teachers at Caldwell Banquet

The Caldwell County Teachers Association held its annual banquet at the First Christian Church in Luling. Guest speaker was Miss Mary Virginia Morris of Los Angeles, president of the National Education Association department of classroom teachers. Local officials and treasurers presided, with musical numbers by the Bagoy quartet and others. Burris of Luling and Mrs Onita King of Lockhart hold local offices.

Luling ANS Caldwell County Teachers Association First Christian Church Mary Virginia Morris Los Angeles Department of National Education Association R. A. Box Laing R. E. Harris R. O. Muenster Bag Oy

Mildred Haas Weds O J Bull in Candlelit Church Rite

Mildred Marie Haas and Odie Joe Bull exchanged nuptial vows on December 30 at East Second Street Church of Christ. Officiating minister C R Puckett, uncle of the bride, led the ceremony as palm and white taper decorations glowed.

Mildred Marie Haas Odie Joe Bull East Second Street Church of Christ C. R Puckett Fred Haas Hether Street John Bulls Munson Kash- Karry, Inc Austin High School Abilene Christian Dolge

First Methodist Mothers Hear Dr Wade On Preschooler Problems

Dr David Wade a psychiatrist will speak on Special Problems of the Pre School Age Child at the First Methodist Mothers Club meeting Friday at 930 p m at the church. Hostesses for coffee before the talk are Mesdames C R Flournoy C E Alvis and Ralph Claypool. The church nursery will be open.

David Wade First Methodist Mothers Club Mesdames C. R. Flournoy C. E. Alvis Ralph Claypool

Clams to Cutaways Faster Bonnets New York Fashion

New York fashion writers describe spring hat trends from 1940s designers Sally Victor and Mr Fred. Marcel wave returns in tight-fitting straw hats. foreheads are left exposed with cloche and cutaway styles. Bright pastel Milan straw and velvet updates feature flower trims and decorative snoods.

Elizabeth Toomey New York Sally Victor Miss Victor Fred John Frederics Milan Mr. John Mr. Fred

Topaz Hunt by Rock Hounds in Austin Field Trip

Members of the Austin Gem and Mineral Society led a Sunday topaz hunt led by Harry Simpson. Wil lard R. Culver of Washington DC and National Geographic staff photographer will photograph rock hounds. The group includes Emil H. Spillmann, the Hooks family, W R B Odom, Elbert King Jr, and Mrs Culver. They plan agate filming in the Big Bend and visits to Mexico.

Austin Gem and Mineral Society Harry Simpson Cochairman Willard R. Culver Washington, D.C National Geographic Society National Geographic Magazine Emil H. Spillmann Simpson

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University Ladies Newcomers Club Lynn Kirtland Cherry Lane W. W. Hering Stamford Way Rosedale Pta Alpha Delta Pi Mothers Club Mary Rebekah Lodge Ioof Hall North Congress University Ladies Intermediate Club J. R. Dice Cliff Drive Zilker Woods Robert E. Lee Pathfinders Club Auld Lang Syne Club Si H. Johnston McCallum Drive Fiskville P-Ta Becker Val Miss Wendlandt Yaring J. S. Champion San Marcos Rosemary Lee Roy Thornton Winters San Marcos High School Southwest Texas State College Thornton Winters High School SWTSC Lone Star Paper Company O. J. Bull Frank Shaw Oscar Goerner Fay Dean Raymond Pickett Bertie Fay Puckett Majorie Haas Miss Puckett Miss Haas Wilson Thompson Warren Richberg Alto Ogee Bull Bickier Road Topaz Yaring’s Roann McComb Lfaringh George Hess Gabardine
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