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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1949

Page

8

Polzin Named Head of San Marcos Scout Council

W E Polzin, San Marcos High School instructor, was installed as the new president of the San Marcos Girl Scout Council at the annual meeting. Officers named include Mrs I Clifton as installing officer and Mrs Barton Gill as vice president with a slate of committeemen and leaders listed by Frances Sowell.

San Marcos W. E. Polzin San Marcos High School Maurice Waldrip Victor Munk Gene Scratchin Clarence King Marvin Jackson Addison Buckner Frank Arnold Frances Sowell Area Council Mesdames Paul Whiteford Charles Merritt Herbert Nix Searcy Smith B. G. Bloom Manford Adair John Cox D. M. Ottmers Herbert Finnie W. D. Scott

Georgetown P-TA to Meet over Band Uniforms

Georgetown high school P-TA calls meeting at 8 p m Monday under Mrs Horace Blank to decide on purchasing band uniforms at an estimated cost of 2500 dollars. Committees will complete surveys to report on funds collection methods.

Georgetown P-Ta Horace Blank

Mrs Wolf Honored At Shower in Home Gathering

Mrs William J Wolf formerly Miss Mary Katharine Holt was honored Friday at a miscellaneous shower hosted in the home of Mrs Pat Wardell Sr The party featured hostesses Mrs James D Frasier and Mrs Pat Wardell Jr with guests including Mrs A W Holt Mrs LaRue Tipton and Miss June Parker among others Gifts were presented in a decorative basket and the room was lit by candles as games and tea service accompanied jonquils and candytuft arrangements.

William J. Wolf Mary Katherine Holt Pat Wardell Sr James D. Frasier Pat Wardell Jr A. W. Holt LaRue Tipton Pat Parker June Parker Mesdames Charlie T. Armstrong Arch Bell Genevieve Barge Chester Anderson J. T. Reid Elton Holmberg Alva Watts Sr Clifford Waits Calvin Collier LaRue

New Leaders Club Feted In Burnet

Burnet residents celebrate a luncheon honoring the Leaders Club a newly formed group of Brownie and Girl Scout leaders. The event recognized Mildred Craig Austin Girl Scouts field director and announced monthly meetings at members homes with Mrs Arthur Fry the county troop chair.

Joyce Ray Regina Hauck Arthur Fray Allen

Soroptimist Members Feted At Venison Dinner Here

Soroptimist Club members were guests for a venison dinner hosted by Mrs. Eunice Hausman at 503 West 14th. A post dinner mock broadcast featured emcee Mrs. Eugene Bullard followed by a talk from Miss Dorothy Arvidson on links with Soroptimist International and related federations. A skit on women jurors titled Not Guilty was performed by four members. Maureen Moore presided over the business session.

Eunice Hausman West 14Th Eugene Bullard Dorothy Arvidson Federation Soroptimist International American Federation of Soroptimist Clubs Mesdames Bullard Bess Pierce Lillie Mae Beaman Maureen Moore

Billy Gene Walling Feted On 3rd Birthday Party

Billy Gene Walling son of Mr and Mrs Frank Walling celebrated his third birthday with a circus themed party at home on Sunday Clown entertainment by nine year old Jerry Hobbs and a circus style cake and miniature parade provided decorations and favors Several children and adults attended including Cindy Laney Kay Lynn Williams Cheryl Potts Jo Gayle Jenkins Pat Nash Bubba Conkle Mikey Conkle and Jerry Hobbs with additional guests listed from the Walling and Conkle families and friends.

Billy Gene Walling Frank Walling South Third Jerry Hobbs Cindy Laney Kay Lynn McWilliams Cheryl Joan Potts Jo Gayle Jenkins Pat Nash Bubba Mikey Conkle David Norman

Blanco Club Elects New Officers in Meeting

Blanco, Jan. 26. Mrs. Taylor McCracken was elected president of the Blanco Woman's Club at a meeting held at the L. W. Chick home. Other officers include Mrs. J. B. Johnson as vice president and Mrs. H. H. Flake as second vice president.

Blanco Taylor McCracken Blanco Woman's Club L. W. Chick J. B. Johnson H. H. Flake Lucile Taylor A. Posey Robert Fulcher Merle Arnold R. A. Singleton C. E. Crist Click Hugo Fuchs Charles Steele Allen Pearson

East Avenue Baptist YWA Hosts Shower For Bride Elect

The East Avenue Baptist Church Young Women’s Association showered Miss Barbara Kimbrough, bride elect of Quentin Boring, after a party given by Miss Reba Corbitt. The couple plans to wed February 3 at the East Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. EB Sparks officiating. Baby Home Guild Group Two meets Friday at 10 a.m. at 1500 Northwood Road.

Reba Corbitt Ann Wong East Avenue Baptist Church Barbara Kimbrough Quentin Boring Kimbrough Mr. Boring EB. IL. Sparks Baby Home Group Baby Home Guild

Meetings For Today Schedule Of Local Organizations

A dense listing of afternoon and evening gatherings across clubs and groups. Highlights include University Ladies Newcomers Club events at multiple addresses with Mrs. Arno Jewett and others, City Panhellenic, Cancer study courses at the Driskill Hotel, and various PTA and community group meetings with times from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

University Ladies Newcomers Club Arno Jewett Wilshire Parkway R. F. Shurtz Enfield Road David Mackey Briar Karl Dallenbach Meadowbrook Drive Billy T. Jones

State Official Wives Club Hosts Coffee at Tranquil Oaks

The State Official Wives Club held a Tuesday morning coffee at Tranquil Oaks 2504 Bridle Path, home of Mrs. Olin Culberson, honoring Mrs. Beaufort Jester Mrs. Allan Shivers and wives of the 51st Legislature. A long receiving line listed many named guests and hosts with pink carnations and camellias as the dominant decor.

State Official Wives Club Beauford Allan Shivers Tranquil Oaks Bridle Path Olin Culberson Mesdames Culberson Jester Shivers Kyle Vick Wardlow Lane Durwood Manford William Fly Homer Garrison Robert Hughes J. M. Falkner John W. Pritchett Marvin Hall Lloyd Davidson Claude Isbell Coke Stevenson Jr Graham B. Smedley George Butler Weaver Baker Jesse James John Sharp J. E. Hickman C. G. Kreuger Leonard Carlton G. Frank Williams Mesdames Durwood Manford William S. Fly Raymond Gray Pat Bullock Vernon Lemens Grady Hazlewood J. F. Gray J. H. Bough Joe D. Carter Cecil Storey James C. Jones J. Manley Head J. P. Gibbs George W. Cox J. B. Poll

Scout Leaders Take Course for Girl Scout Leaders

A 16 hour training course for Girl Scout leaders began Tuesday with Mildred Williams and Betty DeBehnke coordinating sessions. Additional meetings are scheduled at First Methodist Church basement and Girl Scout Cabin in Zilker Park, with dates including Thursday and February 3.

Mesdames Mildred Williams Betty DeBehnke Girl Scout Office First Methodist Church Girl Scout Cabin Zilker Park

Kay Rivers Is Honored On Her Birthday

Elgin scene outlines a second birthday party for Kay Rivers held by her mother Mrs. Lawson Rivers. Guests include Susan Hagman Barbara Hagman Lynda Webb Susan Condron Larry Carter Stephens Rivers Rebecca Rivers Ruth Rivers Roger Thormahlen Betty Barton Billy Rivers Ann Rivers Mary Maynard and numerous relatives.

Elgin Kay Rivers Lawson Rivers Susan Barbara Hagman Lynda Sue Webb Susan Condron Larry Carter Stephens Rivers Rebecca Ruth Rivers Roger Thormahlen Betty Faye Barton Billy and Ann Rivers Mary Maynard Leonard Hagman Jackson S. Webb H. C. Carter Roy Rivers Jr Howard Rivers III

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Scout Council Norcross America Madison Aven Carter Products, Inc Park PL N.Y.C New Leaders Club Burnet Town House Lamar Bartlett Joe B. Srensky Mildred Senkel Srensky Herman Senkel Joe F. Srensky Taylor Taylor Motor Company Kellogg's Blanco Club Baptist Ywa Austin Woman's Club Violet Crown Garden Club Crystal Ballroom Driskill Hotel University Ladies Intermediate Club Orville Wyss West 30Th City Panhellenic R. O. Hunter Westover Road Texas Division of American Cancer Society Ghent Sanderford Carolyn Metz and Chalmers Chalmers Recreation Hall Chalmers Avenue Panhellenic Council Little Campus Austin Lewis Speaker Preston Edwin G. Hutching Fredericksburg Road Govalle E. N. Borkland Gullett Drive Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae C. H. Brownlee West 25Th J. B. Pattison Hubbard Caven A. R. Henderson A. J. Vale James M Windham Dolph Briscoe Jr W. J. Oego Abington and Kenneth J. F. Ward Abel L. McAlister Henry G. Lehman Bill Tippen L. C. Shmp Jr Dane A. Tufares John Lawdon Dwight Horton Warren McDonald Kilmer Corbin Bob Calvert Claude Belk Joe B. Fleming Fred H. Brown Roy C. Archer E. L. Avery Ella Mae Murphy Betton R. Tinsley Davis Clifton Reuben E. Senterfitt Howard Dodgen Wilbourne B. Collie J. A. Benton E. V. Spence Bill D. Hudson Albert Walker H. G. Perry M. B. Blair Herman Jones James Nance Price Daniel Searcy Bracewell Roy Cousins Everett Hutchinser William B. Casson Gus Strauss John J. Bell Cal Huffman Crawford C. Martin James P. Hart Bill Daniel Howard Carney A. E. Wood Clint Small Ben Ramsey C. H. Cavness A. W. Meadows William George Richards Bob Alexander Hugh Steward Ernest O. Thompson Carlos Ashley Keith K Ottis Lock Andrew M. Howsley Joe M. Kilgore Peyton McKnight Jr Harry Whitworth W. O. Reed Jimmy Phillips Walter Strong Jack F G. F. Williams Graham Smedley Robert G. Hughes Beauford Jester G G. Kreuger Allen Shivers Yaring Kay Daunkill Dan River
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