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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1951

Page

9

PTA Panel Debates National Health Insurance at Zilker

Zilker PTA members gather at the school for a discussion on the national health insurance bill. Speakers include Stuart Long and Dr. William Gambrell who oppose compulsory pre payment while noting existing plans can cover costs. Mrs E P Conkle urges informed citizen input to Congress.

National Health US Congress Stuart Long William Gambrell The Texas Medical Association

Rebecca Class Luncheon Set for Thursday at First Baptist

The Rebecca Class of First Baptist Church will meet for a luncheon on Thursday at 12 p.m. at the church.

Rebecca The First Baptist Church

Graduation Parties Honor Misses Crowell Sanders

Miss Joanne Crowell and Miss Conneen Sanders, midterm graduates of Austin High School, were honored recently at a party at the Crowell home attended by about 60 guests. Mrs. C. W. Crowell and Mrs. M. M. Sanders hosted with dolls in caps and gowns as centerpiece decor and diplomas on place cards. Other guests included Miss George Ann Ailen and 15 additional young women.

Joanne Crowell Conneen Sanders Austin High School Crowell Bonnie and C. W. Crowell M. M. Sanders Miss Crowell the Hitchin H E. Landry Annette Landry George Ann Ailen Suzanne Ashford Ann Benbow Marilyn Biel Pat Byrd Margaret Foust Jo Ann Caldwell Claire Caswell Sally Gibson Ailson Gray Carol Krueger Davene Marilyn Lyles Johanna McLennan Margaret Ann Olle Jo Ann Roberts Susan Robison Frances Struhall Donna Williamson Anne Williams Claire Yeagley H. B. Palmer Austin-Travis County Ralph Yarborough United Nations Assembly AWF Cecil Cabaniss R. Max Brooks Sam J. Smith Alden Davis Marvin Hall Edward Joseph J. Howard Hodge Midland TFWC Willis Keller San Antonio Fifth District E. J. Humes

Meetings Today Across Austin Clubs Arranged

Settlement Club Board meets at home 9 30 a m. Current Book Review Club with Mrs Forest Pearson 1901 McCall Road 10 a m. Austin Art League Group One with Mrs Truman 1403 Kent Lane 3 30 p m. Park Headings Club with Mrs co Bradfield 911 West 19th 3. Plower Arrangement Study Violet Crown Garden Calcasieu Auditorium 9 30. Chapiler PEO with Mrs Harry ffett 3006 Washington Saale 9 30 a m. Austin Scandinavian Club Austin Public Library auditorium 8 p m. Officers Wives Club Bergstrom AFB team lounge 3 p m. Evening Bridge Group UT Chapter NAUC Campus Cafeteria 7 p m.

Settlement Club Board Current Book Review Club Forest Pearson McCall Road A. m Austin Art League Truman Kent Lane Prs Park Co . Bradfield West 19Th Violet Crown Garden Calcasieu Auditorium Chapiler Peo Harry Ffett Washington Saale Austin Public Library Bergstrom Air Force Base University of Texas NAUC

Birth of Ann Elizabeth Currie in Richmond Virginia

A daughter, Ann Elizabeth Currie, was born January 9 in Richmond, Virginia to the Rev and Mrs David M Currie. The child was previously misnamed Elizabeth Ann in an earlier Austin American story. Rev Currie led Westminster Presbyterian Church before becoming director of student work for the Presbyterian Church United States.

Ann Elizabeth Currie David M. Currie Richmond Elizabeth Ann Austin American

Scout leader speaks to St Luke's Circle on Philippines

Guillermo Padolina director of field service for the Boy Scouts in the Philippines addressed the Young Mothers Circle at St. Luke's Methodist Church. He outlined Philippine geography and history and contrasted Spanish American and Japanese rule while noting current political and civic conditions.

Guillermo Padolina Boy Scouts In Philippines Young Mothers Circle St. Luke’s Methodist Church H. F. Wells Gilbert Padolina University of Texas Papaya Luzon Islands Alpha Phi Omega, Scout Service Fraternity The Austin Rotary Club Capital Area Council of Boy Scouts Mesdames Harold Allen Hubert Bechtel Marvin Davis Jordan Mann Fret Mitchell Julian Thomas Fahey Widerstrom David Wilson Horace Wallace Steve Latham Ryan Shook Frank Meredith

California Shows Feature Austinite in Dance Dramas

California presents two dance-dramas titled Creation of the World and Coronet at Mills College Oakland. Tom Ribbink son of Austin resident Florence F. Ribbink wrote the original music for Coronet and directed the choreography for Creation. Ribbink is a Mills College graduate student who earned a 1848 UT music degree and was active in Texas campus productions.

Mills College Oakland Calif Tom Ribbink Florence F. Ribbink Austin Ribbink Mills Ribbinik University of Texas

Officers' Wives Club Plans Tea at Bergstrom AFB

The Officers' Wives Club of Bergstrom Air Force Base will entertain with a tea on Wednesday at 3 PM in the lounge of the Officer Club. Honor guests will be wives of officers of the 12th Fighter Wing. Wives of all officers now stationed at Bergstrom AFB and those formerly stationed there with the 27th Wing have been invited to attend.

Bergstrom Air Force Base 12Th Fighter Wing Bergstrom Afb 27Th —— Wing

Women’s Federation Plans War Work Committees

The Women’s Federation announced three committees for work including civilian defense and soldier entertainment at a TFWC Building luncheon. D C Bradford spoke on art trends 1850 to 1950, noting art as a workmanlike technique, with a Georgian Tea following.

Federation TFWC D. C. Bradford Bradford Europe Federated Club

Plans Announced For State Story Contest

Local and Eastern publishers join to give special readings to winning scripts in the state wide short story and book length contest by the San Antonio Manuscript Club. Contest details may be secured from chairman Zeiger Hay at 1123 West Kirk San Antonio. The Stock Company of Austin will serve as a judge in the competition.

San Antonio

Anahist Drugstore Ad Highlights Nasal Relief Options

Anahist promotes tablets for sustained relief and an atomizer for rapid nasal relief. The Yonkers New York based Anahist Co. Inc. advertises products aimed at hay fever symptoms and prompt relief.

Acota Mptoms Anahist Co.,inc Yonkers 2, N.Y NASA

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National Health Insurance Zilker United States C. B. Bunce E. P. Conkle PTA Ed. Cullen Gant Johnson Austin Ptas Girard Kinney T, B, Williams H. Williams Austin American Woman's News Society Texas Misses Crowell, Sanders Richmond, Va Dan River St. Luke’s Club California Officers’ Wives Club Fondant Rial Imperial Sugar CO Dept Neme Woman’s Federation Houston Momele Vtx Mothers Aapert Anahist Reader's Digest America Anahist Co., Inc Pui Smt Alte Taal
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