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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1950

Page

9

Altrusa Members Outline Civic Projects at Meeting

Altrusa club members outlined civic plans at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Paul Baggerly. The group authorized buying a tree for the Tuberculosis Sanatorium grounds and discussed pecan tree planting along Austin streets. They voted to assist redecoration of the YWCA lounge and to continue vocational guidance work for young adults. A charter bus was thanked by the City Recreation Department for a Christmas party. Miss Polly Harvey was elected to membership.

Altrusa Club Paul Baggerly Anna Sandbo Elizabeth Gardner Taylor Glass Austin YWCA City Recreation Department Altrusans Polly Harvey Florence Stullken G. W. Wilhite Tillie Mesdames Paul Baggarly Mary Getchins Kathryn Blomquist Mary Smith Mesdames Opal Clifton Carl M. Wilson Charles Joe Moore Bernard Hillen Ethel Rob

Dorcas Class Contest at Parley Meets at Home

The First Baptist Dorcas Class led by Mrs Grace Mayne held a Bible based contest at the home of Mrs J I Smith 2300 Lafayette. Edith Stogsdill gave the devotional and cup captains presented reports. Kathryn Herrmann read Old Years and New Years and a reading Thankfulness was performed.

Grace Mayne First Baptist Dorcas J. I. Smith Lafayette Edith Stogsdill Cup W. A. Phelps Kathryn Herrmann Ed Cooper Marvin Joam J. W. Phelps M. E. Luper S. L. Brown Walter Stogsdill Hattie Morgan J. W. Blaylock Corinne Gardner Clyde Mayne Stella Thompson Zada Lewis Miss Salatte Darden

Shifty Dessert From Leftover Cake

To use up leftovers cut cake into cubes and place in individual serving dishes. Pour over chilled chocolate or butterscotch pudding and garnish with whipped sweetened evaporated milk or cream.

Nell Helge Complimented At Bridal Shower In Carl Sundbeck Home

Miss Nell Helge bride elect of Carl Samuelson of Elgin was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Saturday evening at the Carl Sundbeck home 4111 Avenue F. Hosts were Mesdames Kenneth Hawkinson Harvey Gustafson and Miss Jewel Sundbeck. A red and white theme and pom pom chrysanthemums decorated the room. Gifts included a red and white decorated boat inscribed Nell's Dream t. Out of town guests and many local guests attended.

Wilma Nell Helge Carl Samuelson Elgin Carl Sundbeck Avenue F Kenneth Hawkinson Harvey Gustafson Jewel Sundbeck Nell's Joan Sundbeck Albert Carlson San Antonio Harry Donnelly Corpus Christi Waco Mesdames Albert Blomquist Quinton Christianson Paul Erickson Verner Frederickson Herman Hermanson Eldon Lind Phillip Miller Ernest Sheeley Wenfield Sundbeck William Lind A. W. Helge Marvin Sundbeck Conway Norene August Samuelson Ed Towery Sidney Munson Roland Helge Lorene Anderson Ellen Gustafson Hildegarde Ekwall Eleanor Moberg

Nu Phi Mu Plans Valentine Dance at Driskill Hotel

Nu Phi Mu Sorority junior chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Miss Ann Page’s home to outline a Valentine dance set for February 11 in the Maximiliar Room of the Driskill Hotel. Hilleen Wolf announced a special dance committee session to finalize plans and members agreed to donate to the March of Dimes and to polio-aid efforts.

Pastor's Aide Parley Held in Coupland

The Pastor's Aide of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church met in the Community Building with Miss Ruth Pfluger in charge. Members selected a family abroad to support monthly and heard readings and poems by several members.

Robert Mohr Kermit Kreidel Alfons Oehrlein L. L. Marburger Atamas

Ward Methodist WSG Convenes at Mrs Tyler’s Home

Mrs E B Tyler hosted the Wesleyan Service Guild meeting at 2214 East First. Attending were Mesdames Hopkins Taylor Strickland Hendrickson Turner Hudson Anglin Ward Ellingson Johnson Beery Johnson Kendrick Pruitt White and Miss Kasseroler.

E. B. Tyler East First Wesleyan Service Guild Ward Memorial Methodist Hopkins E. B. Taylor J. H. Strickland Jack Hendrickson Katherin Turner Evelyn Hudson Hele Anglin Alveena S. Ward Lorain Ellingson Walter Johnson Mar Beery Margie Johnson Doroth Kendrick E Pruitt Will White Mary Kasseroler France

Welcome Wagon Cradle Club Plans Activities

The Welcome Wagon Cradle Club discussed a year of activities at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Claud Clement in her home at 1508 Hardouin. Twelve members attended and Mrs. Phillip Wyche will host the next meeting on February 15.

Welcome Wagon Cradle Club Claud Clement Hardouin Phillip Wyche Bonham

Luncheon Honors Two Austin High School Graduates

Joan McIntyre entertained with a festive luncheon at the Spanish Village honoring Misses Yest Malls Jo Ann Kullenber and other January graduates of Austin High School. Guests included Bubbles Welch Martha Zuch Darlene Prouse Jane Dickson Gretchen Bohi Mary Lou is Pat Carroll Elaine Johnson Patsy Joiner Betty Robinson and Lily Bess Rogers.

Joan McIntyre Spanish Village Jo Ann Kullenber Austin High School

Winter corn supplies offer versatile meal ideas

Winter supplies of canned corn will remain unusually large to stretch meals. Use in stews with chicken or vegetables, mix into pancakes or muffins, or add to coleslaw for variety.

State Biologics Head Speaks At Soroptimist Dinner Parley

Mrs Sam Cook head of biologics at the State Health Department spoke at the Soroptimist Club of Austin dinner. She described Texas vaccine production, the biologics division’s 20 year history, blood bank work, and prenatal blood tests under new law. Helen Sellers presided. Dorothy Arvidson introduced the speaker. A club member gave an impromptu account of a Polish family group employed on the Bar-Nothing Ranch southeast of Austin.

Soroptimist Club of Austin Sam Cook State Health Department Cook Biologics Texas Biologics Division Helen Sellers Dorothy Arvidson Ralph Jones Poland Bar-Nothing Ranch

Coconut Brown Butter Topping for Vanilla Pudding

Saute three quarters cup shredded coconut in two tablespoons melted butter until golden brown. Stir constantly and garnish with maraschino cherries for a simple vanilla pudding topping.

Beckham Golden Wedding Anniversary Open House in Manor

Mr. and Mrs. Dock C Beckham were honored at an open house in Manor celebrating their golden anniversary. Their daughter Mrs Helen Marshall hosted. born in Tennessee on June 10 1870, Beckham moved to Texas and married Mary Foster in 1900. The couple has six children sixteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren with many Manor and Austin area guests attending.

MANOR ANS Dock C. Beckham Helen Marshall Tennessee Austin Lewevere Houston Jack Sundberg E. E. Reeves Carol Luther Johnson Dan Heubner Lester Hewatt R. L. Helton J. H. Malone Earl Stewart Edith H. Wagner R. L. Simmons E. J. Davee

How to Glitter Baked Apples with Sugar Under Broiler

For a glossy finish dust the apple tops with granulated sugar. Place under the broiler for a few minutes until lightly caramelized and shimmering.

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Altrusa Erdeau Elsie Biggs Florence Tidwell Misses Miller Lolla Peterson Stullben Cecil Scarbrough Alice Peel Mattie Ruth Moore Nora Carter Leah Moncure Dorcas R. Be. Mueller & Brother Congress Ave Tyler Stuart Concord China Fortuni Everblooming Austin Art Gardens Congress Mrs. Dock C. Beckham Kelly Jacobs Nell Helge Nu Phi Mu Gladys Blank Joy Woodruff Mesdames Logan Friedrich Larry Lewis Marie Matlock Doris Whittington Betty Ahrens Pat Skinner Ann Page Irma Haube Hilleen Wolf Doreen Witschorke Dorothy Toungate Doris Nowlin Joan Eck Barbara Santees Jane Arr Coupland Ward Methodist WSG State Biologics Ano Tare Yaring Yardley Cohama Medes Royal Val Oy Carter Street Fleet Jersey
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