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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1950

Page

8

Beta Sigma Phi Aims 1500 for Girlstown Carnival

Beta Sigma Phi members plan a August 4 charity carnival at City Coliseum with a $1500 goal for Girls town USA in Whiteface Texas. Austin chapter leaders include general chair Marie Matlock and ticket chief Hazel Broderick with nine chapters participating.

Girlstown USA Beta Sigma Phi City Coliseum Whiteface Texas Austin Marie Matlock Polio, Inc Hazel Broderick Chester Brooks Austin Hebert Audie Lee Morris Frank E. Hoagland Harry G. Dean Jacqueline Harris Gamma Phi Beta Sigs Red Cross McClosky Hospital Aus

Owsleys Jr and Barbara Ann Robinson Vow in Winnetka

Miss Barbara Ann Robinson and Alvin Mansfield Owsley Jr spoke marriage vows June 23 at Winnetka Congregational Church with Dr. Samuel Harkness officiating. The bride is the Robinsons daughter of Winnetka. the groom is the son of Colonel and Mrs. Alvin M. Owsley Sr of Dallas. On returning from Hawaii the

Barbara Ann Robinson Alvin Mansfield Owsley Jr Winnetka, IL Congregation Church Samuel Harkness Gerald Taylor Robinson Winnetka Alvin M. Owsley Sr Dallas Hawaii

Couple to reside in Austin while pursuing studies

The couple will live at home in Austin. He plans to finish his law courses at the University of Texas and she will undertake undergraduate work.

Austin Ir. Owsley University of Texas

Benoit Blomquist Rites Solemnized In Bride Home

Mrs Joan Blomquist and La Dare Benoit wed Saturday in the bride's parents home. Archie Smith officiated the double ring ceremony as both spouses, Austin High School alumni, begin married life at 802 Christopher.

Joan Blomquist la Dare Benoit Arthur Blomquist Summit Archie Smith Austin High School Beatrice Benoit Austin Barbara Dahlin Frances Benoit Blomquist Francis Benoit Emmit Glass Christopher

Hang Plates For Wall Decor With Simple Patterns

Learn to arrange and hang decorative plates using paper templates and three drapery hooks per plate. Tape patterns to walls, adjust designs, then hang from a wall nail via a taut triangle of cord. Useful for above mantels and doorways, a frugal decorating method. Contact Miss Hillyear for a refinishing booklet for 15 cents.

Elizabeth Hillers Miss Hillyear

Second of Dietary Talks Scheduled

The second in a series on dietary needs for children will be given by Edith Anderson at 1 p m Wednesday at the YWCA. She will address the Ladies Day Out Club and lead a two hour discussion on food preparation open to mothers of small children with nursery service.

Edith Anderson YWCA Anderson Home and Family Life Division Austin Public Schools Ladies Day Out Club Miss Anderson Jim Leech Charles Patrick

Dessau Home Demonstration Club Discusses Frozen Foods

The Dessau club meeting at Mrs. Lee Helton’s home covered frozen food locker prep learned at Calcasieu Auditorium. Led by Mrs. Raymond Almquist and Mrs. Herman Kruger, plans for August fun night at Gregg School were set. Members planning the Buchanan Dam camp July 18 19 were asked to submit names. Refreshments were served to listed members and guests.

Dessau Lee Helton Raymond Almquist Herman Kruger Calcasieu Auditorium Gregg School Buchanan Dam County Home Demonstration Agent C. R. Gattis Jim Sanders C. T. Bustin S. W. Brogren Cress Millican F. H. Becker R. A. White Hugo Tetens Tommy Helton Jim Faulk E. W. Smith Homer Owens George Larue Etta

Wedding Planned By S A Baxter Mary J Fretwell

Lampasas July 11 Mrs Reba Fretwell announced the engagement of her daughter Mary Jane to S A Baxter at a luncheon at Jofe's Cafe. Mary Jane Fretwell, Lampasas High School graduate, will wed S A Baxter, son of L A Baxter of Bend, a Lampasas High School graduate now at John Tarleton College. He plans farming and stock raising. The luncheon centerpiece featured pink and blue daisies and a bride and groom car. Placecards read Mary Jane and L A July 27.

Lampasas ANS Reba Fretwell Mary Jane S. A. Baxter Jofe’s Miss Fretwell Lampasas High School Mr. Baxter L. A. Baxter Bend John Tarleton College Mary Jo Ann Brook Janice Martin Claudean Blind Carolyn Dennis Peggy Morris

4 H Girls Present HD Club Program at Manchaca School

The Manchaca 4-H and Home Demonstration Clubs held a joint meeting at the Manchaca school house. Misses Joyce Baurle Patsy Jones and Joy Neyland modeled dresses. A muffins baking demonstration was given by Baurle and Deane. Barbara Jones Reatha Lane and Sammie Quarry demonstrated shoe shining and Miss Neyland showed how to make a shoe rack.

Manchaca School Joyce Baurle Patsy Jones Joy Neyland Misses Baurle Jo Ann Deane Barbara Jones Reatha Lane Sammie Quarry Miss Neyland

Hancock teens organize and elect officers

Teen-agers at Hancock Center elected Carl Pritchett as president Dick Spangler as vice president Annie Betty Card as secretary and Julia Montgomery as treasurer The group plans square dancing ballroom dancing ping pong and canasta for recreation.

Hancock Center Carl Pritchett Dick Spangler Annie Betty Card Julia Montgomery

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