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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1950

Page

10

Austin Chapter OES Opens New Year With First Meeting

Newly installed officers of the Austin Chapter 304 OES held their first meeting at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Mrs. R A Lewis and R A Lewis presided. Reports included installation secretary Mrs O Ashley and retiring worthy matron Mrs Ben F McDonald. Remarks praised the year's work and jeweled ring gift. A brief program on the American flag accompanied National Flag Day observance.

Austin Chapter 304 OES R. A. Lewis O. Ashley Ben F. McDonald Fred Martin Lewis

How Long Does CHANGE OF Life Last

Mid life changes can be brief or long and trying. Cardui offers comforting relief for nervous irritability and fatigue. The tonic is advertised to strengthen vitality and improve overall outlook, encouraging readers to try Cardui today.

Cardus Cardui

Mrs. M. W. Blake Heads Lockhart Golf Club

Mrs. M. W. Blake was named president of the new Lockhart Ladies Golf Association. Other officers include Mrs. W. P. Westmoreland as vice president and Mrs. H. W. Reid Sr. as secretary treasurer. About 20 charter members have joined.

Retail Clinic Set By Rockdale League

Miss Lucille Dunn of the University of Texas Division of Extension will conduct a retail farming clinic this week in Rockdale.

Rockdale ANL Lucille Dunn University of Texas, Division of Extension Rockale

Legion Auxiliary To Meet Tuesday In Rockdale

M L Harper in charge of special services at McCloskey Veterans Hospital Temple will speak to the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Tuesday in Rockdale.

Rockdale ANS M. L. Harper McCloskey Veterans Hospital Temple Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion

Girls State Tea To Honor Delegates By Legion Auxiliary

University Unit 288 of the American Legion Auxiliary will host a tea at the Governor's Mansion Monday from 3 to 5 30 p m for Girls State delegates. Guests include state auxiliary officers and a long list of hostesses and committee members. The Girls State program begins Wednesday at the Texas State School for the Deaf in Austin and runs through June 21.

Girls State University Unit the American Legion Auxiliary Governor’s Mansion State Department of the Auxiliary Auxiliary Texas State School School For the Deaf Austin J. W. Byrne Ann Benbow Scottie Gail Stevenson Mesdames J. H. Baugh Garland Adair C. N. Ekdahl Phyllis Northrop J. S. Davis Harry Griffiths A. G. Ferris F. A. Gerling Margaret Flinn Homer DeWolfe Harvey J. Gretchinus L. L. B. Hofer Sam Kimberlin A. W. Modrall C J. Moore J. H. Muller Frank Rundell Joseph Ramsey C. H. Stump M. E. Chernosky George Zimmermann R. L. White Roy Marshall Co. A. Walker Robert Calvert C. H. Brownlee H. P. Bybee C. C. Wild E. D. McCullough Miss Mayme Comer

Shower honors Marjorie Towery bride elect

Miss Marjorie Towery was honored at a miscellaneous shower given by Mrs. Joe Rob and Mrs. Maurice E. Ruby. The event gathered about 15 guests at the garden party hosted at the home of Mrs. Rubye Long, 2806 Wooldridge.

Marjorie Towery Ed Cornwell Joe T. Rob Maurice E. Rubyee

Luggage rack and tray gift idea for a wedding

A money saving wedding gift suggestion proposes a luggage rack with a big tray to substitute for a missing small table. It helps the bride as she unpacks and furnishes the home, plus a note to pair with a tray from a friend. The BeALPiza beth Hillyer booklet Slipcover Magic may guide DIY slipcovers, offered for 15 cents via the newspaper.

Kwill Klub Members Read Original Verses at Parley

Kwill Klub members read original verses at their final season meeting hosted by Mrs. J. H. Baugh at 1508 Parkway. Selections included works by Rena Reynolds Nina Lee Weisinger Lillian Wester and others. Incoming president Adolph Koch outlined new officers and welcomed two new writer members Mrs. H B McFarland and Mrs. David Karling.

Kwill Klub J. H. Baugh Parkway Rena Reynolds W. T. Decherd Nina Lee Weisinger Lillian Wester Adolph Koch Georgia Lucas J. L. Valentine Myers K. Parsons Dad Mildred C. Clapton Mary Martha Paul H. Boldmann M. K. Parsons H. B. McFarland Austin David Karling Bastrop Baugh H. E. Ferree Mildred Cooke Clapton Melva Seitz Fred Cloud Decherd Pearl M. Drummond Goldmann W. E. Lander Parsons Ethel Roe Valentine Misses Lucas Reynolds Weisinger Wester

Pearl Rinn Named Worthy Matron of Rockdale OES

Mrs. Pearl Rinn has been elected worthy matron of the Rockdale Chapter OES. New officers include Earl Crane as worthy patron, Mrs. Gladys Westbrook as associate matron, Sam Taylor as associate patron, and a slate of officers: Nubie Christian secretary Charlotte Taylor conductress Madge Boxell associate conductress Etoile Armstrong chaplain Irene Smith marshal Rose Crane organist Gladys Love Adah Ruby Bounds Ruth Miss Mervin Offield Esther Grace Eiland Martha Hazel Brandon Electa Judy Tyler warder Nettie Turner sentinel.

Rockdale ANS Pearl Rinn OES Earl Crane Gladys Westbrook Sam Taylor Nubie Christian Charlotte Taylor Madge Boxell Etoile Armstrong Irene Smith Rose Crane Gladys Love Adah Ruby Bounds Ruth Mervin Offield Esther Grace Eiland Martha Hazel Brandon Electa Judy Tyler Nettie Turner Sentinel

Meetings Today in City Organizations

Alumnae of Theta Sigma Phi meet with Miss Virginia Par om at 1512 Parkway Apartment 6 at five. Settlement Club gathers with Mrs. Edwin Smith at 2508 Stratford Road at ten in the morning. Thankful Hubbard Chapter DAR observes Flag Day at the Austin Woman's Club at ten in the morning.

Theta Sigma Phi Virginia Parom Edwin Smith Startford Road Thankful Hubbard Daughters of the American Revolution Austin Woman's Club

Evans Grandson Born in Louisiana in Lake Charles

Mr and Mrs Stuart W Evans announce the birth of a son Tuesday in a Lake Charles Louisiana hospital The baby is named Stuart William Jr Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A H Evans of Hutto Louisiana

Hutto ANS Stuart W. Evans Lake Charles Stuart William Jr A. H. Evans

Beauty Culturists Attend State Meet in Fort Worth

The Austin unit of the Texas Association of Accredited Beauty Culturists sent four members to the annual state convention in Fort Worth from Saturday to Monday. Delegates included Mrs. Jack Knight, Mrs. Ruth New, and Mrs. Louise Bunch with Mrs. Eunice Hausman directing the local chapter. Miss Mary Ann McGurk spoke at the Sunday session. tours and events included Carswell Air Force Base and a Chuck wagon feed at the Ernest Allen farm. a hair stylist contest selected Texas’ entrant for Chicago in October. new officers were installed at a banquet and dance Monday.

Austin Texas Association of Accredited Beauy Culturists Fort Worth Eunice Hausman Jack Knight Barnet Ruth New Louise Bunch Mary Ann McGurk Texas Good Neighbor Commission Carswell Air Force Base Ernest Allen Farm Texas Chicago

Ladies Aid Holds Coupland Meeting

The Ladies Aid of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Coupland met at the community building for a social afternoon. Hostesses were Mesdames John Wernli Sam Wernli and Jacob Wernli, with many members listed as attendees.

Coupland ANS Ladies Aid St. Peter's

Clothes Completed For Warm Springs

The Mail Carriers Auxiliary of the 10th District met at Mrs. Dewey Turner's home for an all day session. They prepared about 20 garments sized one to four years for a box to the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation. Attendees included Mesdames Davenport Allen Watterson Breeding Alexander Smith and Wamel.

Cedar Creek ANS 10Th District Dewey Turner Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation Wayne Davenport N. H. Allen Bryan Watterson Elgin Thomas Breeding Red Rock Mac Alexander Andy Alexander Arthur P. Smith O. F. Wamel

Kiwanis Wives Club Organizes At UT Campus

Mrs. T. R. McNeely was named temporary chairman of the Ladies of the University Area Kiwanis Club at a Campus Cafeteria meeting. She formed nominating and constitution committees with Mrs. Gerald Williams and others. The club will meet the second Thursday monthly. next session is July 13.

T. R. McNeely Ladies of the University Area Kiwanis Club Gerald Williams Mesdames Winston Savage Rhea Williams Charles Eskridge Harry Moffett Dell Sheftall McNeely

Delta Kappa Gamma Garden Party Planned at UT

Delta Kappa Gamma teachers' fraternity will entertain visiting members with a garden party Friday at 7 30 p m in the patio of the Women's Gymnasium at the University of Texas.

Delta Kappa Gamma

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Ers James T. Browning John A. Coats L. F. Vinson Arnold Bengston Fred Picture Clarence Farschman Roy LeMond Rockdale League Legion Auxiliary J. E. Blalock Route 1 Box 50 Cleveland Mand Marrow Archer City Batali. Blo Bot Maria DuPont Marquisette Brassiere Designing Woman Robt. Mueller & Brother Pullman Congress Ave Evans Louisiana Yaring Chambray Casual Dorothy Hubbs UT Kiwanis Wives
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