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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1951

Page

7

Beta Sigma Phi Concludes You and Government Series

Xi Beta Chapter wrapped up a two program series on You and Your Government at Miss Dilla Enochs home. Miss Ella Quante urged voters to study candidates and issues, while Miss Frances Bass discussed aiding the handicapped and federal state legislation. Handwoven items from Austin Lighthouse for the Blind were on display.

Beta Sigma Phi Dilla Enochs East 30Th Ella Quante Frances Bass Bass Aes Austin Lighthouse Mary Virginia Burdette Nora Carter

Mrs Lawrence Bruhl Elected Llano Culture Club President

Mrs Lawrence L Bruhl was elected president of the Woman's Culture Club at its annual business meeting in Llano on Monday. New officers for the next year include vice presidents, secretaries, treasurer, parliamentarian, historian and reporter. Student Youth Council members Janice Winfrey and Doris Nell Nixon attended as guests to discuss the recreation program slated for January 27.

Llano ANS Lawrence L. Bruhl Woman's Culturelab H. J. Hoerster Shirley Williams Herman Cassaday Dalmon Nixon Dick Williamson R. L. Scratchin Albert Fox Mac Hutto G. J. Pechacek W. J. Williams J. F. Ross Liano Janice Winfrey Doris Nell Nixon Women’s Culture Club

Taborsky Speaks At Tri L Luncheon in Austin Hotel

Dr Eduard Taborsky addressed Tri L Luncheon Club on Behind the Iron Curtain at the Austin Hotel in a United Nations themed meeting attended by about 86 guests and members. Taborsky, now a UT government associate, formerly lived in Czechoslovakia and discussed global affairs.

United Nations Tri-L Austin Eduard Taborsky Theniversity of Texas Taborsky Czechoslovakia Mesdames L. L. B. Hofer Clyde H. Brownlee FE. C. Duke R. E. Jones Jr Dick Kercheville W. I. Kocurek R. J. Lewallen George W. McKinney Roy E. Morey Saxon Allan Clark

March of Dimes Booths Staffed by Local Women's Groups

Volunteers from Austin Lawyers' Wives Club led by Mrs. A E Wood staffed the downtown four March of Dimes booths Wednesday. Thursday workers from Junior Helping Hand joined, with more volunteers planned for Saturday. Mrs Max Starcke heads the club. The Tarrytown Methodist Mothers Club led by Mrs J C Carrington Jr was set to provide Friday staffing.

Travis County March of Dimes Austin Lawyers’ Wives Club A. E. Wood Max Starcke Tarrytown Methodist Mothers Club J. C. Carrington Jr

Teen-Agers Ideals P T A Panel Topic

LAMPASAS Jan 18 ANS Curtis Bozarth superintendent of schools urged parents to model good standards at a P T A meeting. Seven high school students Carolyn Dennis Willard Jenkins Ruth Gripon Joe Brown John Brook Gale Ripley Glenda Gaedke cited home school church and media as sources shaping teen standards. A vocal solo by Sue Jane Terry preceded the panel, with Mrs Wallace Jones and Mrs Tom Bigham noting the new auditorium at the association meeting.

Glenda Gaedke Sue Jane Terry Wallace Jones Tom Bigham Association Ipta

Hope Tilley Leads Music Club Program Recital

Mrs Hope Tilley directed the Wednesday Morning Music Club at the TFWC Building with a program titled Power and Virtuosity featuring Schumann Symphonic Etudes piano by E J Humeston Jr and Schubert pieces sung by Rodney Kidd and Herbert Bohn with J G Wilcox on piano. The meeting discussed reciprocity plans with the Waco Euterpean Club and announced upcoming opera dates by the San Antonio Symphony Society and other musical events.

Hope Tilley TFWC Schumann E. J. Humeston Jr Rodney Kidd Schubert The Herbert Bohn J. G. Wilcox Napoli Austin Waco John SS. Rudd Chiirman Joe Eckhardt San Antonio Symphony Society Salome

Rishworth Seeks College TV Station Use

Thomas D. Rishworth of Radio House at the University of Texas urges universities and colleges to operate their own television stations for educational video. Mrs. John E. Hayes of Twin Falls Idaho, president of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, backs allocating channels for educational and noncommercial use and urges FCC action to reserve channels for universities colleges and public schools.

Thomas D. Rishworth Radio House University of Texas Rishworth National Congress of Parents and Teachers John E. Hayes Twin Falls Idaho Congress Federal Communications Commission FCC

Pfluger Re elected Head Of Ladies Aid In Coupland

Mrs C W Pfluger was re elected chairman of the Ladies Aid at St Peter s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Coupland The meeting named Mrs O R Speckels secretary and Mrs M M Marosko treasurer Hostesses were Mesdames A A Marosko Robert Mohr and M M Marosko Attending included Rev and Mrs Robert Mohr plus a long list of local ladies and the community gathering.

Robert Mohr Mesdames Fritz Becker F. Eiben Walter Pfluger John Bruns Herman Ging Otto Kruger H. J. Dagerath Gus A. Kneip Theo Stern John Wernli G. Hardi Otto Reeder Sr S. R. Ging Otto Spiegelahner Carl Seggern D. Haverland

W T Morris Celebrates 73rd Birthday in Briggs

W T Morris marked his 73rd birthday with a family reunion at his Briggs home. The event also honored his granddaughter La Velle Morris and great grandson Pat Morris with a party. Relatives from Lampasas and local Morris families attended including J W Morris, Mrs J W Morris, Bertha Smith, and Della Smith among others.

Bertha Smith Geylon Smith Messers Raymond F. Morris C. S. Morris Daryl Edwards Jeff D. Smith Robert Graham Elvin Smith Della Smith Patsy Wilson

New long sofa rear server debuts at Chicago show

A new long sofa backed buffet server, designed to fit the back of a free standing sofa, is shown at the spring home furnishings preview in Chicago. Interior designer Everett Brown helped place it in a room at the Merchandise Mart. A painting booklet offer accompanies the notice.

Mak Ng Furniture News Chicago Everett Brown Merchandise Mart

Planned Parenthood Board Begins Annual Fund Drive

Planned Parenthood Board convened at the Planned Parenthood Center in Austin to launch the annual winter finance campaign. The drive runs in seven other Texas centers with Campaign chairman Mrs Charles E Green and board members listed. The 1937 Austin center reports 800 patient visits in one year with free services for those unable to pay and an average monthly family income of eighty dollars for a family of eight.

Planned Parenthood Board Planned Parenthood 1300 Sabine Charles E. Green John H. Chiles Jr Marlin D. Bownds R. C. Ammann Jr Robert E. Bratton Josephine Daniel George Francisco William E. Hous

Watch the Soup! TV in Kitchen Stove One Day Soon

Chicago January 18. At the 1951 winter furniture market, makers show hybrids blending kitchen and living space. A stove with a built in television draws attention while others feature color interiors and integrated family room ideas. A representative notes the stove is not for sale yet.

Chicago General Electric Presteline Home Appliance Leeson Steel Products, Inc Presteline International Harvester Admiral Norge Western Holly Appliance Co Culver City Calif

Dripping Springs Home Demonstration Club Names 1950 Committees

Dripping Springs Jan 18 Mrs Roy Breed president announces committee chairmen for the year at a group meeting in Mrs E A Traylor home. Officers include Mrs Breed and new vice president Mrs J B Hall treasurer Mrs Andrew Herwig council delegate Mrs Edgar Schmidt alternate delegate Mrs R J Ragland reporter Mrs G Cavett. Edward Killer introduced as new member. Next meeting Jan 24 at Mrs Edgar Schmidt home.

Dripping Springs ANS Roy Breed M. H. Macfarlane Nelson Davison Traylor Breed J. B. Hall Andrew Herwig Edgar Schmidt R. J. Ragland G. Cavett Edward Killer

Miss Krieg Weds V G Carlson In Thrall Church

Miss Elva Rae Krieg and V G Carlson were married at St John Lutheran Church in Thrall with Rev. E Herber officiating. They will live in Austin where both work. Miss Krieg is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Krieg of Hutto and Mr Carlson is son of Mr and Mrs W G Carlson of Thrall. The couple’s only attendant was Joyce Krieg. music by Mrs A W Fuchs.

Thrall ANS Elva Rae Krieg V. G. Carlson St. John Lutheran Church E. Herber Thrall High School A. W. Fuchs Joyce Krieg Ester Carlson

Curries Welcome Daughter Elizabeth Ann in Richmond

The Rev and Mrs David M Currie announce the birth of daughter Elizabeth Ann on January 9 in Richmond Virginia. Currie previously served as pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church before his appointment as national director of student work for the Presbyterian Church USA. The couple has two other daughters and a son.

David M. Currie Elizabeth Ann Richmond Currie Westminster Presbyterian Church The Presbyterian Church, USA

World Events Reviewed for Taylor Club January 1950

Taylor Busi ness and Professional Women’s Club met at Mrs. W. S. Wilson home to summarize world news for 1950. Mrs. Gillis Conoley led radio and television program duties while Mrs. F. E Holman reviewed Lyndon Johnson’s Senate speech.

Taylor ANS Taylor Business and Professional Women's Club W. S. Wilson Gillis Conoley F. E Holman Lyndon Johnson US Senate Bess Scott Houston Houston B&pw Wilson Ethel B. Hod Frieda Joseph Mary Agnes Roddy Ozelle Zieschang

Gings Host Canasta Party in Coupland Home

Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Ging hosted a Sunday evening canasta party at their Coupland home. Guests included Henry Keil of Houston, Alvin Pfluger and Frances Pfluger of Taylor and Austin, plus E. F. Cunningham and other local residents. Refreshments were served buffet style.

Marian Rosenblad to Wed Norman Powers at Central Methodist

Miss Marian Rosenblad plans nuptials with Norman R. Powers at 7 p m Saturday in Central Methodist Church. Attendants include matron of honor Mrs James Scott and bridesmaids Mrs A K McCown, Mrs Joe Bunch, Miss Jane Harris, Mrs Stanley Schwenker. The groom will be supported by best man J E Powers Jr and groomsmen William Farley Sam Paschal James Scott Jack Edwards Gene Parker Calvin Rosenblad. Rev Tom W Brabham to officiate with soloist Mrs Robert Blackstone and pianist Miss Joyce Gilstrap. The bride elect, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Rosenblad Sr of Taylor, is honored by pre nuptial showers including a miscellaneous shower and pottery shower at Taylor and a crystal shower hosted by Mrs Joe Bunch and others. A luncheon at Country Aire honored the couple with Miss Jane Harris hosting.

Marian Rosenblad Norman R. Powers Central Methodist Church James Scott A. K. McCown Joe Bunch Jane Harris Stanley Schwenker New Braunfels Joan Rosenblad Georgetown J. E. Powers Jr Lubbock William Farley Sam Paschal Jack Edwards Gene Parker Calvin Rosenblad Tom W. Brabham Robert Blackstone Joyce Gilstrap Miss Rosen

Now Girls Get Ties To Match Beau's Bows

Women will wear bow ties to match their fellas four in hands this spring. Brooke Cadwallader introduced slender silk ties for women priced at five dollars. Also in line are jabot scarves with a two inch band and square ends, and prints including old French paintings playing cards flowers and a shorthand model with famous political speeches.

Phyllis Battelle New York Brooke Cadwallader Cadwallader

Humeston Pupils to Perform Piano Recital

The Texas School of Fine Arts presents Mrs EF J Humeston Jr students in a Friday 7 30 p m piano recital at the school. Assisting is Betty Jo Nelson. Performers include Susanna Robertson Jim Aldridge Letha Perkins Donald Gary Fariss Joy Henson Carole Keeton Suzanne Aldridge Richard Keeton Nancy Jane Staples Rita Reed Gail Henson Sally Pope Loris Perkins Malcolm Clark Sharon Henson. One number is an original by Fariss. Works featured include Bach Chopin Mozart Heller and others.

Texas School of Fine Arts EF. J. Humeston Jr Betty Jo Nelson Elizabeth Rough Benson Susanna Robertson Jim Aldridge Letha Perkins Donald Gary Fariss Joy Henson Carole Keeton Suzanne Aldridge Richard Keeton Nancy Jane Staples Rita Reed Gail Henson Sally Pope Loris Perkins

Mrs Bland Elected By Circle H Club

Mrs David Bland was elected president of the Circle H Birthday Club at a Tuesday evening meeting in the home of Mrs Stanley Miller Route Two Co hosting were Mesdames W G Lock and O C Kluge New officers include Mrs Henry Grape secretary treasurer Mrs Clyde Roundtree courtesy chairman and Mrs Henry B Shaw publicity chairman Birthday celebrants named include Mesdames A R Trautwein Charles Caruth Charlie Bunce Grupe and Ralph Huber Attendees listed as Mesdames Bland Gant Johnson Kluge Lock Miller Reed Roundtree Mure Stewart A G Seivers and aw

David Bland Circle H Charles Caruth Charlie Bunce Grupe Ralph Huber Mesdames Bland Gant Johnson Kluge Lock, Miller Bob Reed Roundtree Mure Stewart A. G. Seivers

Blanco HD Club Plans Year and Changes in Leadership

The McKinney Home Demonstration Club met at John Jones's home in Blanco to outline hostess schedules and programs for the year. Mrs. J A Alfred resigned as president. Mrs. Louis Moore was elected as successor. The group also named sunshine sisters, moved meetings to 2 pm, and served refreshments to 26 members. Members will bring food and clothing for a needy family and old Christmas cards for a San Antonio orphanage in February.

Santonio

Vestrymen Named By Luling Church

Thirty parishioners of the Church of the Annunciation gathered at the Luling Country Club for a buffet dinner and annual meeting. Major General H. M. Ainsworth Colonel Harry G. Peirce and Robert Carter were elected vestrymen for three years. Col. Peirce and W. W. Coldwell were chosen delegates to the new diocesan council in Galveston.

Luling ANS Church of the Annunciation Luling Country Club T. M. Johnson H. M. Ainsworth Harry G. Peirce Robert Carter Col. Peirce W. W. Coldwell Galv

Diseases of Roses Studied in Bartlett

A Bartlett Garden Club session featured a talk on Rose Diseases and Treatment by Mrs. Pen Goss at City Hall. Mrs. A T Freeman led a discussion on Dry Arrangements using dried materials, with displays shown. Miss Pearl Joiner presided in the absence of president Mrs. C B Overby.

Bartlett Pen Goss Cornelia Wilson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harry Retherford Lockhart Geraldine Conrad Carl Ohlendorf Max Ohlendorf First Methodist Lawrence Bruhl Llano Culture Club Gerber Mrs. Hope Tilley Marguerite Grissom Few Brewster Mesdames Mead Griffin D. M. Stevenson H. C. Pritchett H. B. Hayes Myrtle Greenway H. J. Weiler Jr. Haskew F. S. Dial Margaret McNellis Mesdames H. H Mesdames A. Garland Adair Bonnie Mac Akin Lyman Bailey C. E. Bock Bohn Brewster C. E. Burgess C. M. Cabantiss J. E. Callahan Leslie S. N. Ekahl Marvin Heinatz E. J. Humeston J. W. Lawless J. E. Motheral Arthur Rhodes Weldon B. Scheel J. V. Siegmund Jack Shelby L. T. Sweet Q. C. Taylor E. J. Tucker Roger B. Tyler Sr Roger B. Tyler Jr W. F. Warren Robert Leon White Charles Joe Moore C. W. Pfluger Ladies Aid W. T. Morris Designing Woman U.S. Pat Lima Liver Hillyer Betty Prosser Miss Krieg Bride of David M. Curries Mesdames Rebecca Robertson Aubrey House John Cornforth Oliver Harris Clinton McAdams Ernest Olson George Stewart Jerry Ivicic Ethel Rayburn Hubert Beach Anna Beth Neers Floy Jones Geneva Brunge F. Gings Dewey Scott Franklin Boulevard Walter Nelson Catherine Bearden Jacquelyn Harris Kathryn Nolte China East 15Th Beau Humeston Mrs. Bland Blanco HD Club Ior Yaring Yaring’s Millinery Rayne
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