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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1949

Page

7

Girl Scouts Collect Wrappers for Cash Drives

Girl Scouts will collect Camay soap wrappers and Duz Ivory Flakes box tops at 20 NAP Stores before July 31. Procter and Gamble pays half a cent per Camay wrapper and one cent per box top, with possible bonus prizes of $100 or more. Mrs. Opal Clifton leads the Colorado Lakes Area group.

Carol Villarreal Louise Weiler Brykerwoods Nap NAP Girl Scouts Proctor and Gamble Opal Clifton Colorado Lakes Area Girl Scouts

Legion Auxiliary Unit Elects Doris Marie Anderson President

Doris Marie Anderson was named president of Travis Unit 76 American Legion Auxiliary on Monday night. Also elected were first vice president Mrs John Holmberg second vice president Mrs Eric Sundden third vice president Mrs Val Buck recording secretary Mrs Ia S Cain corresponding secretary Mrs Harvey Young treasurer Mrs W F Cummings historian Mrs Katherine Faires chaplain Mrs Tribly Heerman sergeant at arms and executive committee members Mesdames A H Fischer Myrtle Bytell and Eric Anderson. Delegates to the San Antonio division convention June 25 and 26 were Mesdames A H Fischer Ed W Meier E F McClain George Studer Emory Nauert Paul Bowman Ed Hemme and Eric Anderson. Alternates are Mesdames Bob Proctor Myrtle Bytell Val Buck C H Faires G L Sweeney Ina S Cain Van Parker and Eric Sundden.

Doris Marie Anderson Travis Unit 76 American Legion Auxiliary John Holmberg Eric Sunden Val Buck George Studer Iaa S. Cain Aliso Harvey Young W. F. Cummings Katherine Faires Tribly Heerman Geant-At-Arms A. H. Fischer Myrtle Bytell Eric Anderson San Antonio Ed W. Meier E. F. McClain Emory Nauert Paul Bowman Ed Hemme Bob Proctor C. H. Faires G. L. Sweeney Ina S. Cain van Parker

Mrs Gannaway Hosts Auld Lang Byne Club Luncheon

Mrs J L Gannaway hosted a luncheon of the Auld Lang Byne Club at 2006 Del Corto Road with co host Mrs A D Gage. The table featured lace cloth and a centerpiece of gladioli and dahlias as members listed include W L Bradfield C E Carter A D Gage Victor Cluck Hardy Hollers T H Johnson S H Johnston Charles Leggett Garnett Lewis E T Lorey Carl Lyda Leonard Robbins Darrell Roe J B Rutland and L R Sanford.

J. L. Gannaway del Corto Road Auld Lang Byne Club A. D. Gage Mesdames W. L. Bradfield C. E. Carter Victor Cluck Hardy Hollers T. H. Johnson

Miss Joan Rivers Plans Europe Tour

Miss Joan Rivers daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy D Rivers Sr departs Austin by plane for New York to join Mrs John Hammond and her house party for a vacation tour of European countries En route she will stop in Nashville She will embark for Le Havre France on July 24

Elgin Joan Rivers Roy D. Rivers Sr Austin New York City John Hammond New York

A Family Must Depend on Milk for Part of Its Livelihood

A report notes that one out of every 15 US families relies on milk to support part of its livelihood, highlighting dairy sector reliance and economic exposure.

Miss Anton and Dr. Mayfair wed in Texas ceremony

Miss Rosa Lee Anton married Dr. James H. Mayfair on June 12 at her parents home in Prairie Lea Texas. The bride, a Seton School of Nursing graduate, has worked at Santa Rosa and Nix Hospitals in San Antonio. The groom, son of Mrs Hester Mayfair Greensburg Pa, is a Waynesburg College and University of Pennsylvania Medical School graduate. Officiant Rev Edward Plitt led the service. Attendants included Joe Anton and Mrs Anton. About 60 guests attended the informal reception. The couple will reside in Blooming Grove Texas. Out of town guests came from New Braunfels Maxwell and other nearby towns.

Waynesburg College University of Pennsylvania Medical School Edward Plitt Evangelical and Reformed Church of Joe Anton

Miss Edwards Is Married

Miss Lois Edwards, former Taylor Public School teacher, married Ora Alvin Wade of San Antonio in Dallas. The ceremony was at the home of the bride’s brother-in-law and sister, performed by Dr. Harrison Fischer. Mrs Wade teaches in San Antonio and Mr Wade works for the Southern Pacific Railroad. They plan to reside in San Antonio after a trip to New Orleans and Florida.

Taylor Lois Edwards Taylor Public School Ora Alvin Wade San Antonio Dallas Albert L. Greer Harrison Fischer Oak Cliff Methodist Church Wade Alamo Heights Southern Pacific Railroad New Orleans Florida

Llano Troops Attend Camp at Buchanan Dam

Llano Brownies Troops Four and Six attended a two day camp at Buchanan Dam. Read list includes Erwinna Lee Hodges Lucille Jane Land Joan Overstreet Estelene Schuessler Winnie Joy Pate Garry Bob Virdell Una Mae Walton Mary Francis Tinney Bonnie Lou Moore Linda Leslie Kay Leslie Patty Dottie Whigham Dana Bawcom plus Jaydean Stewart Charlene Davis Connie Ruth Reichenau Jan Whigham and Moms Travis Bawcom Vance Walton C J Whigham E A Schuessler.

Llano Spl Llano Brownies Buchanan Dam Erwinna Lee Hodges Lucille Jane Land Joan Overstreet Estelene Schuessler Winnie Joy Pate Garry Bob Virdell Una Mae Walton Mary Francis Tinney Bonnie Lou Moore Linda Leslie Kay Leslie Patty Dottie Whigham Dana Bawcom Jaydean Stewart Charlene Davis Connie Ruth

Meetings This Week At Zilker Park And School

Friday events include Watch and Work Circle at 6 30 p m by King's Daughters with a picnic at Zilker Park. Gillespie County Exes host basket picnic at polo grounds, Zilker Park. Pecan Springs PTA hosts a community night program at the school at 8 p m.

King’s Daughters Zilker Park Gillespie County Polo Grounds Pecan Springs Pta

Nagels Visit In Austin From Cambridge Massachusetts

The Nagels, former Austin residents, stop in at 4206 Bellvue to visit Mr. and Mrs. A. L. White. Chester E. Nagel, Harvard Graduate School of Design professor, travels with his nine month old daughter Ann Elizabeth for a three week stay in Austin.

A. L. White Bellvue Chester E. Nagel Ann Elizabeth Cambridge Mass Nagels Austin Mr. Nagel Graduate School of Design Harvard

Attorney General Wives Host Lake Austin Picnic

The Attorney General Wives' Club held its annual party at Fowler's Beach Lake Austin with Mesdames Walter Woodul Jr Price Daniel and Joe Moore as hostesses for a picnic and wiener roast. The Commodore boat ride was canceled due to the lake being drained.

Fowler Lake Austin Attorney General Wives’ Club Walter Woodul Jr Price Daniel Joe Moore Commodore

Altrusa Club Officers Installed at Banquet

Austin Altrusa Club installed new officers at a banquet in the Eastg Room of the Austin Hotel. Opal Clifton become president with Edith Huck Turner, Leah Moncure, Louise Connelly Hillen, Marie Tisdale, Florence Tidwell, and Margaret Watt filling other roles. Miss Mona Jarrell led the ceremony and the group announced the Banff Biennial convention with delegates Miss Alice Peel and Miss Anita Schutze attending from Austin.

Austin Altrusa Club Austin Opal Clifton Edith Huck Turner Leah Moncure Louise Connelly Hillen Marie Tisdale Florence Tidwell Margaret Watt Mona Jarrell Charles Joe Moore Lester C. Brentzer J. Gordon Wilcox Lois Zabel Fine Arts Department University of Texas Jarrell Clifton Altrusa Club Banff Canada Corinne Loomis Boston Alice Peel Anita Schutze Peel Alberta Young New Orleans

Luncheon Hosted by Austin Woman's Club Members

The Austin Woman's Club luncheon featured pink asters and blue delphinium with pastel place mats. Mrs. Lloyd W. Davidson presided as hostesses included Mrs. Albert Caster and Mesdames Walter Duff, John Nash, R. G. Mueller, Robert Ramsdell, Edward Owens with numerous guests listed.

Austin Woman's Club Lloyd W. Davidson Albert Caster Walter Duff John Nash R. G. Mueller Robert Ramsdell Edward Owens C. V. Lansberry Round Rock Mesdames J. C. Anderson Bob Austin Lloyd Davidson B. S. Dickinson R. W. Chapline R. C. Granberry Clair Clark Richard Miller W. O. George Frederick Romberg Fred C. Morse Gertrude Stolley S. LeRoy Brown Richard Adloff Fred S. Nagle Arnold Romberg H. J. Ettlinger S. E. Hayes Fred Hart Harry Griffith Fred Mothusen C. W. Forrest S. B. Roberdeau L. M. Waite W. G. Weber LeRoy Nelson Paul Goldman H. B. Granberry Walter Moore

Circle Meets In Bartlett

Spy Circle One of the Women of the Presbyterian Church was entertained in the home of Mrs. Anna Heitman. The group voted to hold summer meetings at the church and Mrs. Nell Knight assisted in serving refreshments. Others attending were Mesdames A. T. Freeman E. C. Brune Sr. W. A. Hatch R. E. Koepke and Luther Robinson.

Bartlett The Presbyterian Church Anna Heitman Ben Wacker Nell Knight Mesdames A. T. Freeman E. C. Brune Sr W. A. Hatch R. E. Koepke Luther Robinson

Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Pattern Offer

The notice promotes Laura Wheeler patterns with charts photos and concise directions. Send twenty cents for the pattern to The Austin Statesman Needlecraft Dept Brooklyn. Print PATTERN NUMBER name address and zone. Also advertise a Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book requiring fifteen cents more for purchase with 104 illustrations and beginner to expert designs.

Laura Wheeler Austin Statesman Needlecraft Dept P. O Flatbush Station Brooklyn N. Y

St Martins Mothers Club Deliberates Child Discipline Rules

At the St Martin s Lutheran Church Mothers Club monthly meeting the topic When Shall We Furnish and How was explored from The Christian Parent urging isolation or privilege denial over spanking. Refreshments followed with members J D Willis Jr Terry Camp James D Dunaway B J Dye Hubert Menn Edgar H Eggert Jr J B Clark Edward Rogge W L Muesse W E Lucksinger Roy Massey Bird Kohn H O Althaus W E Stafford Wilbert Klaus B H Friedrich and O E Lindemann in attendance Mrs Hubert Menn inducted as a new member.

St. Martin's Lutheran Church Mother's Club Christian Parent” Magazine Mesdames J. D. Willis Jr Terry Camp James D. Dunaway B. J. Dye Hubert Menn Edgar H. Eggert Jr J. B. Clark Edward Rogge W. L. Muesse W. E. Lucksinger Roy Massey Bird Kohn H. O. Althaus W. E. Stafford Wilbert Klaus B. H. Friedrich O. E. Lindemann

Taylor Choral Society Plans First Rehearsals

First rehearsals for the Taylor Municipal Choral Society are set for the first week in July. Elmer Dahlberg, committee chairman, aims for at least 100 voices. C. R. Taylor, the director, handles registrations at his studio in the Booth Building.

Sandra Sue Gardner Celebrates Second Birthday Party

On her second birthday Sandra Sue Gardner was feted at a party given by her mother Mrs. R. E. Gardner at 1307 Canterbury Street. About 30 guests attended and her grandparents Mrs. C. M. Finegan and W. O. Gardner of Austin were present.

Sandra Sue Gardner R. E. Gardner Canterbury Street Sandra Sue C. M. Finegan W. O. Gardner Austin

Miss Hanssen Visits in Austin from Indianapolis

Miss Diane Hanssen of Indianapolis is at home in Austin with her father Leif R. Hanssen, general agent and manager for the National Car Loading Corporation. She is junior counselor at Camp El Ranchito and will enter St. Mary's junior high in September.

Diane Hanssen Indianapolis Ind Austin Leif R. Hanssen West Hanssen National Car Loading Corporation Camp el Ranchito St. Mary's

Wirth Family Reunion Held at Manchacha

A Wirth family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wirth in Manchacha. Attending were their seven children ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mr. Wirth is 84 and Mrs. Wirth 75.

Wirth Manchacha Manchaca F. W. Wirth Neal Meridith W. G. Riesmann Austin A. V. Wirth Harry Wirth E. L. Hurley Merridan Ind Charlie Wirth San Antonio Will Wirth San Benito John Fred Meridith O. Moreland

Bertram WSCS Programs Africa at June Meeting

Members of the Methodist WSCS heard a program on Africa at a recent meeting in the Fellowship Hall. Talks were given by Mesdames R. W. McFarlin Ralph Gibbs and R. J. Newton. Mrs Ralph Gibbs was elected as the new president and plans to redecorate the parsonage were discussed.

Bertram Spl Methodist WSCS Africa Fellowship Hall Mesdames R. W. McFarlin Ralph Gibbs R. J. Newton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Auxiliary Unit Miss Anderson Mrs. Gannaway Europe Miss Anton Dr. Mayfair Miss Edwards Chester E. Nagels Attorney General Wives Party Austin American’s Society Woman's News Texas Paris Marcel Rochas Woman’s Club Circle St. Martin's Mother's Club Kiddie Korner West Sth Gress Franklin Soo Carolyn Schnurer B. A. Whitehead H. O. Wirth Bill Wirth C. Wirth Bertram Wscs Ater Bs
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