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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1950

Page

6

Mid-Century Fashion Show Features Rae Ann Shop Luncheon

The Rae Ann Shop showcased mid century styles at Hitchin Post luncheon hosted by the Junior League of Austin. Models including Mesdames Reeves Jessen Dimond Schutt Sandlin Ferguson Robinson Butler Ammann and Miss Ammann displayed outfits with flaring silhouettes and accessories from Meta's Millinery and Leons Slipper Shop.

Rae Ann Junior League of Austin Meta Leons Mesdames Felix Reeves H. E. Jessen Greg Dimond Donald Schutt George Sandlin Jim Ferguson Laura Robinson Meta Butler Ann Ammann Michael Butler Bob Ammann Nancy Lee Ferguson Reeves Miss Robinson Carlyle Walter Benson Jr Graham McCarroll Jacksonville Texas Hitchin Rae

Beta Sigmas Hear History of Ballet

Janet Collett presented a history of ballet Tuesday evening for the Alpha Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at Dorothy McGlamery s home 2107 Forest Trail. Guests included Collett Hellen Wolf Dorothy Toungate Mary Cochran Jeannette Gustafson Myra Brooks and members Hiram D. Elliott Jesse Sanders W E Sumner Austin Herbert Jack Elliott J C Wright John Boyle Dorothy Thiele Pen ly Jean Holbrook Dorothy McLamery Helen Gottholt.

Janet Collett Alpha Phi Beta Sigma Phi Dorothy McGlamery Forest Trail Misses Collett Hilleen Wolf Dorothy Toungate Mary Cochran Jeannette Gustafson Myra Brooks Mesdames Hiram D. Elliott Jesse Sanders W. E. Sumner Austin Herbert Jack Elliott J. C. Wright John Boyle Dorothy Thiele Peny Jean Holbrook Dorothy Mclamery Helen Gottholt

Presbyterians Back From Executive Meet

Mrs. Fred E. Brooks and Mrs. Julius F. Johnson returned from Dallas where they attended the executive session of the Texas Synodical Presbyterians USA The conference laid plans for the spring Presbyterials of Texas.

Fred E. Brooks Julius F. Johnson Dallas Texas Synodical of the Presbyterian Church, USA Texas

Mrs J F Ewing Discusses Book at Tuesday Club

Mrs J F Ewing led a discussion on Mitchell Wilsons Live and Lightning at the Tuesday Book Review Club meeting hosted by Mrs E M Boyd at 1201 Claire Avenue. Tea followed with Mrs Ewing and Mrs A B Cox at the refreshment table amid pink camellia decor and a guest list including J G King Dallas and L Brown among others.

Mitchell Wilson J. F. Ewing Book Review Club

Medical Auxiliary Style Revue Showcases Winter Cruise Wear

The Woman's Auxiliary to the Travis County Medical Society presented a winter cruise style revue at Green Pastures. Models wore shortie coats two-piece dresses silk prints light-weight wool and linen suits with spring colors along with straw hats and spring shoes from Leons Slipper Shop and Meta's Millinery Salon. Commentator Mrs Nick Ferris, with several ladies serving as models, highlighted the outfits.

French Room Woman's Auxiliary Travis County Medical Society Green Pastures Leons Meta Nick Ferris Harry Wilder Jack Steinhauser Barney Farmer Burwell Pope Janie Granger Pat Lynch Ann Mayo

60th Anniversary Commemorated By W. R. Youngs

Mr and Mrs W R Young mark their sixtieth wedding anniversary at their Oak Hill home. The couple have three children two daughters and a son, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. A family noon dinner featured a white stock centerpiece. The Youngs married at the bride’s parents home after a 1867 to 1868 Texas trek from Kentucky. Mrs Young is a Heissner descendant tied to Oak Hill’s early settlement.

W. R. Young Oak Hill D. C. Piper Spokane Wash J. W. Maddox Fletcher Young Austin Linzie Nolen Mesere Mesdames B. F. Young John F. Thurman Ed Booker Cedar Valley Pioneer Association Texas Kentucky Robert Sidney Young Dallas Young George Heissner

Kappa Alpha Plans Lee Birthday Rites at UT

The Kappa Alpha fraternity will mark General Robert E. Lee’s birthday with a 7 a.m. breakfast at the UT chapter house and a wreath ceremony on Lee’s statue facing the Main Building. Attendees include UT faculty alumni, coaches, deans, and Austin alumni.

Kappa Alpha Fraternity Robert E. Lee University of Texas Kappa Alphas General Lee Washington College Washington and Lee University Lee T. S. Painter H. T. Parlin Jack Holland University D. A. Penick R. A. Law Clyde Littlefield Keith M. Bordin Austin George M. Covert

Elizabeth Scenes Planned Thursday at Civic Theater

The Austin Civic Theater will present scenes from Elizabeth the Queen at the Austin Woman's Club Thursday morning. Girard Kinney will portray Lord Essex, with Mrs. Virginia Lockart as Queen Elizabeth. Mel Pape will speak on Maxwell Anderson and introduce the performers. The program starts at 11:15 a.m. with luncheon at 12:30 p.m.

Austin Civic Theater Mel Pape Kinney

Daughters of Nile to Prepare Garments for Hospital

Daughters of Nile sew ing committee Ruh Neb Temple held an all day session at the Scottish Rite Temple preparing garments and toys for shipment to Crippled Children's Hospital in Shreveport. April 1 is the target for shipping.

Daughters of Nile Crippled Children’s Hospital Shreveport Mystic Shrine Ruh Neb Temple Daughters of the Nile Scottish Rite Temple L. A. Pedigo Sal Lake City H. M. Hornsby Sr Emil Spillmann Chester O. Cameron Mesdames A. F. Jones Hugh Mce- Lauren O. M. Davis Jr Albert Hooke Ronal Zachman J. J. Ross Charles Leggett Bert Gardner Maxie O. Williams A. H. Clapton D. R. Peevey J. G. Wiley Rudolph Braune L. H. Fuhrman Walter Simms Carl Green B. H. Wyant R. C. Giberson Herman Olle O. M. Boone O. M. Davis Sr James Harvey Tom Stephens Dave

Postal Auxiliary Election Planned for Thursday Meeting

The Ladies Auxiliary to the National Association of Postal Saisors Branch Nine will elect officers at a meeting Thursday night. The group convenes at 7 30 p m in the postmaster's office.

National Association of Postal Saisors

Two Guest Artists Entertain AAUW Meeting

The Music Drama and Poetry Group of AAUW hosted a Monday afternoon program at Mrs. Fred Bullard's home featuring Martha Mitchell of Denton on a Chopin sonata and selections by Brahms and Debussy, with Frances Alexander reading original poems from Time at My Window. Co host Mrs. C F Arrowood. director Mrs J M Coleman.

AAUW Fred Bullard Martha Mitchell Denton DeBussy Frances Alexander Ballard C. F. Arrowood J. M. Coleman Alexander Mitchell F. E. Topper Winnipeg Canada J. L. Love Mesdames Henry Holland Beulah Straus Clarence Browning E. Zimmerman R. D. Hunter J. F. Ewing F. W. Dunaway E. J. Lund E. E. Jackson W. D. McMillan J. H. Wireless W. V. Geppert Lilias Ware William Vaters W. L. Butler L. G. Blackstock Edward Oleskie Miss Rebecca Meyers

Children of Confederacy Re activates Crozier Chapter

The Crozier Chapter of the Children of the Confederacy was re activated at a meeting in the Confederate Museum in the Old Land Office Building. Harris Dalrymple was elected president, Sharon Prention vice president, Nora Lynn Gurney secretary, John Gaines historian, and Marvin King reporter. The group is sponsored by the Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter UDC and membership is open to those with Confederate ancestry.

Crozier The Children of the Confederacy Confederate Museum Old Land Office Building Harris Dalrymple Pup Sharon Prention Nora Lynn Gurney John Gaines Marvin King Albert Sidney Johnston UDC

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Hitchin’ Post Mary T. Starnes E. J. Sanderson Bob Long W. B. F. McCullough Neal Douglass Beta Sigmas March OF Dimes Town House Sixth Lemer B. Williams Faille Spring Medical Auxiliary W. R. Youngs Kappa Alpha Elizabeth P-Ta Austin American Society Woman's News Shipwash J. Donald Francis A. L. Nanney Randolph Warren M. H. Goldsmith L. E. Belding O. W. Williams J. E. Petterson Emil Spillman Fred Martin W. J. Kruger Arch Braswell Gus Moos L. H. Witter A. R. Deats W. C. Treadwell B. E. Meadows Cc. C. Cameron Harry Bouchard James R. Erwin Herbert Burnett Howard Wolff Harry E. Phelps Charles S. Strawn R. A. Mulholland O. F. Whitt Curtis Dyer Albert Caster Frank Huff Art Wilke Emil Jordan Marion Toole Sherman Bolieu O. G. Williams Robe Mueller & Brother Congress Ave Children of Confederacy Cotton Colony
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