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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

6

Mrs W D Richards Hosts UT Baptist TEL Meeting

The TEL Class of University Baptist Church met on Tuesday with Mrs. W D Richards hosting. Mrs. Jessie Wiley presided over the business session and Mrs. L J Martin led the devotional. Members and guests listed include Mesdames Sexton, Burr, Gregg, Garner, Martin and others with Misses Sara and Margaret Keys assisting.

W. D. Richards UT Baptist Tel TEL University Baptist Church Tues- Mesdames J. T. Clark R. N. Sexton J. C. Stephens R. B. Gregg H. F. Schieffer Richards Sara Margaret Keys Jessie Wiley L. J. Martin S. O. Garner Mesdames Leo Wilkerson Eva Draffen H. W. Newman J. L. Martin

Men of Blanco Host Bible Class Waffle Supper

In Blanco on January 25 the Men's Sunday School Bible Class of the Methodist Church hosted the Young Ladies' Class for a waffle supper. The program featured a "Dr IQ" session with emcee Jack Spencer, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Smith presented travel films from their Western trip.

Blanco ANS Methodist Church Jack Spencer Wayne Smith

Mrs. G. E. Bray Elected President of YWCA Board

Mrs. G E Bray was chosen for a second term as president of the Austin YWCA board during the annual membership dinner. The event featured remarks by Mrs. Charles Rosenberg of New Orleans, with other officers named and introductions of new board members.

Charles Rosenberg New Orleans YWCA Rosenberg The G. E. Bray Austin Ywca PTA Council Perry Club Martin Kermacy Harry Griffiths Adele Parker Mary Rice Llybeth Lewis Edna T. Anderson Austin Joseph Renfro Clark Campbell Elizabeth Gardner J. E. McDonald J. H. Lee Florence Nightingale Mrs. Rosenberg England Anderson Dorothy Lundell Maybelle Stout Yteen Ruth T. Wasson Eveline L. Foley Winifred Beeman Charlotte Totten Association Lolla Peterson

Amateur Night at Pecan Springs Set for Feb 18

Pecan Springs School hosts an amateur night Saturday February 18 at 8 p m sponsored by the PTA open to the public 25 cents for adults 10 cents for children prizes 10 5 3 dollars for first second and third. Entries free by calling Mrs. Joe Wireless 2 J.

Pecan Springs PTA Joe Wireless

William R. Wiley Installed as Phi Delta Tau President

William R. Wiley of 1410 Hartford Road was installed as president of Phi Delta Tau at the University of Houston. Installation rites were held at the Shamrock Hotel conducted by the fraternity.

William R. Wiley William. Wiley Hartford Road Phi Delta Tau Fraternity University of Houston Shamrock Hotel

Smithville WAAC Major recalls wartime service in Europe

Major Aileen Webster, the sole Smithville woman in service, recounts seven years in the WAAC and Army, including campaigns in Paris and Berlin, training at Fort Des Moines and Leavenworth, and a stroll with the Queen at the British War College. A memorable breakfast quip about sardines closed her tale.

Smithville ANS Aileen Webster State Department of Public Welfare Army WAAC San Antonio Aileen Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Daytona Beach Fla Regular Army Fort Des Moines Iowa Oklahoma Fort Leavenworth Kas Africa Adjutant General's School Fort Washington Eighth Service Command Dallas England Anoth British War College France Paris Legion of Merit Europe WAC Berlin States Navy Transport Service United States Major Webster General Staff Corps Washington, D. C London Florida

Masur Named Vice President of NAUD University Chapter

Mrs. M C Masur was elected vice president of the University Chapter NAUD at a Texas Union meeting, succeeding Mrs David Barker who resigned. New group chairmen were announced, including program fashion music and drama book review and more. A lecture on picture framing is planned by the Fashion Group for Friday at 7 30 p m in Calcasieu Auditorium.

Marvin C. Masur NAUD Texas Union David Barker T. J. Holbrook Pat Williams Douglas Huie Jimmie Gober David Raih Dale Adkins William T. Hornbridge Earl Erickson Fashion Group Calcasieu Auditorium

Moonbeam Tong Circle Convenes at First Baptist Clubhouse

The Moonbeam Tong Circle of the First Baptist WMS met Monday evening at the B&PW Clubhouse with Miss Evelyn Taylor and Mrs. Lil Franks as hostesses. Pearl Casbeer presided, and Mrs Taylor led the program assisted by Roy Mack.

Moonbeam Tong First Baptist Wms B&pw Evelyn Taylor Lil Franks Pearl Casbeer Taylor Roy Mack Gwen Couch Bennie Joe Davis Joyce Koch Mesdames Anna Birdwell Wilma Byrd Dan B. Gardner Fred R. Glass Avalon Lanier B. M. White Olga Alexander Opal Butts Katherine Campbell Pearl Ingrahm Estelle Jones Vivian Lang Sue McElroy Nell Scales Ae Taylor Georgia Louest

Garden Club Lecture at Driskill Hotel Thursday

Mrs. Lewis C. Korn of Dallas will discuss Having Fun with Color to Violet Crown Garden Club in the Crystal Ball room at the Driskill Hotel. The talk starts at 2 30 p m with a 1 p m Dutch treat luncheon. open to all interested.

Lewis C. Korn Dallas Violet Crown Garden Club Crystal Ballroom Driskill Hotel

Mrs. C. A. Ahlgren Feted on Birthday

Taylor honors Mrs. C. A. Ahlgren on her 80th birthday with an open house hosted by J. FE. Ahlgren. about 100 guests attended over the evening. Daughters F. H. Carlson of Taylor and A. W. Gustafson of Corpus Christi organized the event with floral decor and a pink white tiered cake.

Taylor C. A. Ahlgren J. FE. Ahlgren F. H. Carlson A. W. Gustafson Corpus Christi C. V. Wade C. D. Hagler Knoxville Tenn P. R. Grimes San Antonio A. W. Dawson Katherine Ahlgren Austin Ahlgren S. R. Ahlgren Georgetown

Methodists To Sponsor Dinner in Giddings

The Giddings Methodist Church women sponsor a Mexican dinner at the Masonic Hall from 6 to 8 p m Monday to raise funds for a church organ. Dinner prices are 60 and 30 cents. A game party is planned for the evening.

Giddings Giddings Methodist Church Masonic Hall

Ist Baptist Bethany Class Meeting Report

Mrs G L Peterson guest speaker gave a devotional on prayer at a First Baptist Bethany Class meeting held in Mrs Eric Studeman home. Mrs R K Wyckoff presided during business hour and committee chairmen filed reports. Refreshments were served to members and guests including Mesdames Wyckoff Knight Bergfield Olsen Bissett Lahman Thurman Faires Estes Perkins Inman Lewis Roberson Hilmer Peterson Hullinger Winston Smothers and Miss Peggy Smothers.

G. L. Peterson First Baptist Bethany Eric Studeman R. K. Wyckoff Mesdames R. K. Wyckoff A. V. Knight W. H. Bergfield Lelia Olsen Elmer Bissett

Mrs Frank Dodgen Hosts WSCS Meeting

The home of Mrs Frank Dodgen hosted a WSCS session with co hostess Mrs Mattie Childers. Assisting in the program were Mesdames Myers Charles Steele and L er Present were new members Mesdames M Myers Polk Morrisey Clarence Menzler Fred Poenisch and Miss Pearl Byars.

Veterans Council To Meet Thursday

The American Veterans of World War II Council One will convene Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the American Public Library. The meeting aims to discuss local veteran affairs and planning for upcoming commemorations.

Veterans Council Council One Phareder American Pu

County Health Council Staff X-Ray Mobile Unit

Travis County Health Council members will staff the Tuberculosis X-ray mobile unit at the Travis County Courthouse. Clinic hours are 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Staff includes Mrs Hilliard A. Nelson as council chair and Mesdames Gracy Collins Helge Buans Moore Munson Fairey Lovett Fitch and Miss Mary Louise Eberhart.

Travis County Health Council Travis County Hilliard A. Nelson Richard Gracy James Collins Roland Helge Fred Buans Helen Moore Clarence Munson T. A. Fairey Clarence Lovett Walter Fitch Mary Louise Eberhart

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Woolgabardine Kelly Nevy Neutrels Ywca Board Phi Delta Tau Austin American’s Society Woman’s News Texas Aileen M. Webster Margaret Webster M. C. Masur Moonbeam Tong Circle Garden Club Methodists Ist Baptist Bethany Frank Dodgen WSCS FFA Sybil Valla John Valla Granger Future Farmers of America Granger High School Sybil Miss Granger High School Houston Council Ellison Congress
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