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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1949

Page

7

I E Buck Speaks on Ceramics for NAUD Meeting

I E Buck of the University of Texas Ceramic Engineering Department will speak on ceramics in the home. The University of Texas fashion group NAUD will meet at 7 30 p m Friday in room 401 of the Texas Union with hostesses Mrs Calvin Shorters and Mrs Edward L Jones.

University of Texas NAUD The Texas Union I. E. Buck University of Texas Ceramic Engineering Department Calvin Shorters Edward L. Jones

Nuptial Rites Solemnized Here June 22

Edith Marie Anderson and Robert Lee Atchley were married June 22 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. J. E. Chester. The bride is from Hutto. the groom from Rotan. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home with wedding party members and flowers described.

Edith Marie Anderson Robert Lee Atchley Gethsemane Lutheran Church J. E. Chester Aaron Anderson Rt. 1 Box 104 Hutto Hutto High School Atchley Delmar Atchley Rotan Army Air Force Vernon R. Bock Howard C. Anderson

Gethsemane Ladies Aid Meeting Scheduled

The Gethsemane Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet at 3 p m Thursday in the parish hall. Hostesses are Mrs Albert Johnson and Mrs Albert Dahl of Circle Two.

Gethsemane Lutheran Ladies Aid Albert Johnson Albert Dahl Circle Two

NAUD Bridge Session Planned by Mrs Grice at 2:30 PM

Mrs A H Grice of 3807 Speedway will host NAUD University of Texas chapter bridge group on Tuesday afternoon at 2 30. The NAUD session aims to gather members for play and social time.

A. H. Grice Speedway University of Texas NAUD

Mrs. Beeman Named State Treasurer of Postal Auxiliary

Mrs. Fred Beeman, local president of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the National Association of Postal Supervisors Branch Nine, was elected state treasurer at the Dallas convention. Retiring state president is Mrs. E. A. Haschke of Austin. Other officers named include Mrs. Gilbert of Houston president and Mrs. Banner of Fort Worth first vice president. Austin chosen as 1950 convention city.

Fred Beeman National Association of Postal Supervisors Dallas E. A. Haschke Austin Mesdames Carle Hobbs Clyde Craven B. F. McCoy Oliver Bruck C. W. Gilbert Houston R. S. Banner Fort Worth C. B. Rieden San Antonio Lee Maxwell Frank Lee Harlingen C. E. Darnell

Evaluating Books for Children discussed by study club

Miss Geraldine Stockton, librarian, spoke on Evaluating Books for Children to the University Baptist Child Study Club in the Ladies Parlor. She offered a guide for choosing preschool books, listed good magazines for children, and noted questions on production language and suitability. The group elected new officers, with Mrs Redford succeeding as president and Mrs Wheeless filling the vacancy, as July 9 meetings were announced with child care provided.

Geraldine Stockton University Baptist Child Study Club Miss Stockton Austin Public Library

NAUD Open House Planned by UT Texas Union Chapter

The University of Texas NAUD chapter invites all interested married women students and wives to an open house from 7 to 9 p m Thursday in the International Ballroom at the Texas Union. UT Dames will be special guests. Membership is transferable among universities and dues are one dollar yearly.

Texas Union University of Texas NAUD University of Texas Dames National Association

Meetings For Today at University Ladies and Bergstrom Club

University Ladies Club hosts an informal party at the Home Economics Tea House at 10 a.m. Bergstrom Air Force Base Officers' Wives Club holds a gathering in the Officers' Club game room at 1 30 p.m.

University Ladies Club Home Economics Bergstrom Air Force Base Officers’ Wives Club Officers’ Club

Engaged Alma Sue Smith to Herbert Eastwood Jr

In San Marcos on June 28, Mr and Mrs Bernard S Smith announce the engagement of their daughter Alma Sue to Herbert K Eastwood Jr son of Mr and Mrs Herbert K Eastwood Sr Alma Sue a San Marcos High School graduate earned a BA at Texas State College for Women and held campus literary society memberships P-51 veteran Eastwood a San Marcos High School graduate earned a BS from Southwest Texas State Teachers College and studied at the University of Texas Phi Chi member now at Baylor College of Medicine with war service as a P-51 pilot

San Marcos Bernard S. Smith Alma Sue Herbert K. Eastwood Jr Herbert K. Eastwood San Marcos High School Miss Smith Texas State College For Women Mary Eleanor Breckenridge Literary Society Kappa Epsilon Mu Sigma Tau Delta Eastwood Southwest Texas State Teachers College University of Texas Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Baylor University College of Medicine Houston Phi Chi Fraternity

Mrs Watts Visits Mrs Kelso in Austin

Mrs Watts from Chicago visits Mrs J M Kelso at 1708 East 38th Austin. The guest is Mrs Samuel Watts and has been in the city since June 1.

J. M. Kelso East 38Th Samuel Watts Chicago Austin

Circle Leaders Installed By UT Christian Council

New leaders for five circles of the University Christian Woman's Council were installed at a Monday night dinner meeting at the church. Officers for 1949 50 include Miss Alta Frances Yeiser as president and Mrs. Wassenich as incoming first vice president, with circle leaders named by Mrs. Wassenich.

University Christian Woman's Council Paul Wassenich Alta Frances Yeiser W. L. Best

Mrs Mellon Installed as President of NAPOC Auxiliary

Mrs John Mellon was installed as president of the auxiliary to Branch 795, United National Association of Post Office Clerks, at a Pease Park ceremony. Officers sworn in included Mrs Robert Klaus as vice president and Mrs Louis Hinke as secretary, with Mrs Richard Lee as treasurer and Mrs Frank C Hill as reporter. Mrs Ray Ford conducted the business session and Mrs Bill Johnston was named delegate to the state convention in Dallas July 21 22 and 23. A picnic supper preceded the meeting.

John Mellon United National Association of Post Office Clerks Pease Park Herbert L. McClintock Robert Klaus Louis Hinke Richard Lee Frank C. Hill Ray Ford

TEL Class Social and Dinner Meeting at Mrs Scott's Home

Mrs John M Scott hosted a TEL Class dinner at her Beverly Road home with 25 members attending. Mrs R T Wilson assisted, Mrs Jessie Wiley led the business session, and Misses Norma Elizabeth and Patricia Scott helped serve from a lace covered table with orange and white flowers.

John M. Scott Beverly Road TEL University Baptist Sunday School R. T. Wilson Scott Jessie Wiley Norma Elizabeth Patricia Scott

Mrs French Installed as South Austin Church Council Head

Mrs Max French was installed as president of the Woman's Council at the South Austin Christian Church during a Sunday night service led by district woman’s chairman Mrs T T Smith. Other officers named included Mrs L C Warren as vice president, Miss Carol Jean Craig as secretary, and Mrs W H Ryan as treasurer.

Max French Woman's Council of the South Austin Christian Church T. T. Smith Beulah Salisbury Willie Ling Smith C. H. Davis Hugh Baker L. C. Warren Carol Jean

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Freda Winfield Day Temple Shirley Day Glen Getty Yaring’s Foly’s St. Getty Mervin Getty Shelton Wash Charles Ritz Saya A Williams Gime Gethsemane Ladies Aid Atlanta Alma Jean Work William James Work Austin American’s Society Woman's News Texas Study Club J. W. Gunn E. L. Redford J. H. Wheeless Redford J. C. Aycock J. A. Newborn W. H. Taylor Harris Park Eugene B. Blair Alma Sue Smith Mrs. Watts UT Christian Council William Carter Charles Sansom William B. Hilgers Ann Hill Business and Professional Women’s Circle Carter L. W. van Pelt Lawrence W. Bush Woman's Council Yeiser Wassenich Jack Shelby Bob Herrington J. Arthur Sandlin Fred Webster Mrs. Mellon NAPOC Mrs. French South Austin Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E. Piny Dial Lavea Reys
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