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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1951
Page
9
New York designer Willy de Mond predicts a shift back to legs as the dominant fashion focus and says stockings will feature ornate decorations like clocks. He cites Nylon production and historic examples while sharing leg measurements from his coast to coast survey.
Eta Xi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi outlines a February 11 tea dance and style show at the Tower Club South Congress at 2 30 P M Proceeds go to a welfare project A committee of Mrs Frank Boyd and Mrs John Crow was named Miss Zoe Nell Trout San Antonio field secretary attended and spoke to the group about sorority aims and functions Others present included Mesdames R R Schroeter F J O Connor James Insko Jess Hampton Crow Boyd and Morris Green.
Judge J Harris Gardner of the 53rd District Court told Robert E. Lee PTA members that character development hinges on family and school influence. He stressed honest facing of facts, self discipline, and truth telling as core training for children. Cub Scout Pack 10 led a pledge and flag ceremony before the program, with Mrs Una Mae Mathews’ third grade winning an attendance prize.
Burt Burns discussed how to prepare a child for school at a Zilker PTA Pre-Schoolee Group meeting held at Mrs. Earl W. Phares’s home. He advised parents to work with teachers to shape the child’s true personality and ease anxiety about starting school. Mrs. Oliver A. Toombs was elected secretary treasurer amid ongoing group business.
Luling Study Club hosted a luncheon honoring TFWC district president Mrs. Willis Keller of San Antonio. Local president Mrs. Gus T. Brown Sr. introduced the guest who spoke on Club Federation, with soloist Mrs. R. Muenster and pianist Mrs. T. C. Greenwood Jr. The speaker’s table featured white chrysanthemums and red carnations in milk glass, while other tables displayed red carnations in bud vases.
An inexpensive home remedy promises quick fat loss using Barcentrate and grapefruit juice. The ad claims two tablespoons daily can slim the figure without hard exercise or a starvation diet and offers a money back guarantee.
In Luling Texas, Mr and Mrs J J Krauskopf announce the marriage of daughter Virginia to Private Harvey L Nelson Jr The ceremony occurred December 27 at St Josephs rectory Beeville Attending were Zora Lee Nelson and Hilford of San Antonio Nelson is the son of Mrs Harvey Nelson Sr of Beeville He is stationed at Scott Air Force Base Illinois with his wife awaiting homecoming.
Mrs. Marvin Heinatz hosted a musical tea at her home 2625 University Avenue honoring Conneen Sanders a mid term graduate of Austin High School. About 60 guests called. Music provided by a long list of local performers.
Luling Chapter 155 of the Order of the Eastern Star honored deputy grand matron Mrs. Elvira DePasqual of New Braunfels with a dinner at the Texan Cafe. Local worthy matron Mrs. Mabel Halford presided. decorations were red and white with green fern accents.
Furniture makers showcase storage headboards with top shelf and wide drawers designs. New models feature sliding doors and integrated nightstands, appealing for small rooms where wall space is limited.
Twelve teachers from la Escuela Normal Superior of Mexico City will be honored at a tea hosted by Mrs. J. Lloyd Mecham at 708 Texas Avenue. They are in Texas for English teaching training during a three week tour sponsored by the Good Neighbor Commission, visiting Austin and 12 other cities, and staying through Friday morning.
Members of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Travis County Medical Society hosted a coffee at the Hitchin Post. Mrs. J. R. Nichols led coffee service as Mrs. G. Cleveland spoke on legislation and Mrs. Allan Neighbors Jr. chaired community service announcing aid to the Community Chest drive the diabetic drive materials and March of Dimes booths.
Chief Petty Officer Howard King and his wife announce the birth of a daughter on January 16 at Imperial Beach California. The mother is the former Miss Macell McCarley daughter of Mrs W T McCarrey of Luling. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Cecil S King of Austin.
University Junior High P TA schedules a 7 30 PM Tuesday program on home and family with Rev Marvin Vance First Methodist pastor presenting Home and Family Living. A short style show follows with Mrs Homer Garrison Jr as commentator and exhibits in the lobby.
Mr and Mrs Wayman Adams returned to their Austin residence at 2815 San Gabriel after months abroad in Uruguay Brazil and Argentina. He painted portraits including Uruguay's president and a large mural for National City Bank in New York. they also met Supreme Court Justice Sherman Minton and endured a near hurricane injury in New York.
Mary Ann Bollman and Rea Wendlandt, mid year graduates of Austin High School, were celebrated at a Mexican supper at Old Seville. Hosts were their mothers Mrs F W Bollman and Mrs L Wendlandt, with maroon and white décor and miniature graduation caps as favors.
Austin area clubs and organizations list meetings today at multiple venues. PTA at University Junior High 7:30 p.m. and various groups including American Legion unit 288 7:45 p.m. luncheon Wives Club 12:15 p.m. Delta Gamma 3 p.m. music groups 8 p.m. and parliamentary law session 9:30 a.m. with activities through noon.
Philip Keith Huber celebrated his third birthday at a party hosted by his mother Mrs. J Paul Huber at 2004 Stamford Lane. Guests included family friends and relatives such as Carrol Baxley Rebecca Baxley Tommie Griffin Barbara Huber and Ralph Huber with refreshments served. His father serves in the US Navy in San Francisco and grandparents listed include Mr. and Mrs. Val Griffin and Mrs R Huber.
Girl Scout Troop 150 met at Baker School to study badge requirements under leaders Carolyn Taylor Carolyn Jensen and Emily Jo Flachmeier. Groups tackled knit ting home health and safety and my community badges with Betty Ann Moore guiding a new cohort. Carolin Taylor Sharon Corbin coordinated singing while Betty Moore oversaw the session. refreshments were provided by Taylor.
Magellan is credited with discovering the Marianas Islands in 152. The note mentions the event as part of early Pacific exploration. The fragment notes the location and explorer but provides limited additional details or context.
Sam Stanford Speir 11 months celebrated his second birthday at a Manchaca home party hosted by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Speir. Grandparents are L. P. Stanford Burnet and O. L. Speir Austin. Guests included Glenn Moreland Nealon Moreland Jones and others. Assisting were Mrs. W. O. Moreland Earl Jones J R Jones and Edward Carrington.
Mrs L J Ogden will speak on Understanding the Adolescent at a Trinity Methodist Met Club meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The session at the church is open to the public.
The first zoological garden in the United States was established in Philadelphia in 1874, marking a milestone in American public zoological and urban park development.
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