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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1950

Page

6

Baker P-TA Re-Elects Mrs Pfeifer at School Meeting

Baker Junior School P TA re elected Mrs Paul H Pfeifer as president for 1950 51 with officers including Mrs J B Moreland Mrs O F Salcher Mrs Philip Samuel son and others. A panel discussed teamwork in home school and church led by Mrs Margaret Battle. Glee Club entertained and Tom Brashear spoke on the 1950 census. Miss Sara Ramsaur received a life membership pin. Next meeting set for April 4 due to Easter holidays.

Paul H. Pfeifer Baker Junior School J. B. Moreland 0. F. Salcher Arnette W. A. Flaschmeier Margaret Battle Glee Club Sara Ramsaur Margaret Carpenter Community Chest Tom Brashear Census Bureau

Three Austin Co-Eds Named to UTSA Misses Betty Ann Theobalt

Austin residents Betty Ann Theobalt Clara Jean Gresham and Mary Jane McNeill are named to University of Texas Sports Association membership. Theobald teaches business administration and fences with Touche. Gresham studies education with Turtle Club swimming. McNeill sophomore Tur tle Club Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and Pierian Society member.

Betty Ann Theobalt Clara Jean Gresham Mary Jane McNeill Austin University of Texas Sports Association Department of Physical Training For UTSA Theobalt Touche Alpha Delta Pi Sorority R. E. Theobalt Mountain View Road John S. Graham Swisher

Benefit Review Set By Good Shepherd

Mary by Sholem Asch will be reviewed by Mrs. Lawrence L. Davis Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Klumpp 2904 Greenlee Drive. The event set for 3 30 p m will benefit St Martha s Chapter of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Guild and is sponsored by Mesdames Starr Kealhofer C B Cox and Charles Klumpp.

Sholem Asch Lawrence L., Davis Charles Klumpp Greenlee Drive St. Martha's Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Guild Mesdames Starr Kealhofer C. B. Cox

Grooming Roses For Show Topic Of Garden Group

Mrs L M Waite spoke on grooming roses for a rose show at the Rose Study Group meeting in Violet Crown Garden Club hosted by Mrs Temple Mayhall at 1906 Raleigh. She outlined spring fertilizing with copperas, cottonseed meat, and commercial fertilizer, plus dusting sulfur and arsenate of lead and cautioned against DDT on roses.

R. G. Seiders Tom Die Mesdames F. N. Clifford J. L. Dugger A. F. Harsch O. B. Hewett H. J. Getchins W. R

Mary Wallace Departs for St Louis to Work at Publication

Miss Mary V. Wallace leaves Saturday for St Louis Missouri to serve as assistant to Dr Glenn McRae editor in chief of a month magazine by the Christian Board of Publication Panehouse in the Disciples of Christ arch She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Wallace of 3204 Grandview and holds a 1947 UT journalism degree, formerly society editor of the Brownsville Herald.

Mary V. Wallace St. Louis Christian Board of Publication Panehouse Disciples of Christ Arch Glenn McRae Senne Bethany Church School Guide Charles W. Wallace Grandview Wallace University of Texas Brownsville

Syracuse couple welcomes daughter Karen Ann Randles

Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Randles of Syracuse New York announce the birth of a girl Karen Ann born February 24 in Syracuse. Mrs. Randles is the former Miss Christine Farrow of Austin. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Farrow of 4606 Rosedale and George Randles of Watertown New York. Mrs Farrow has been visiting Syracuse for the past month.

Harry E. Randles Syracuse N. Y Karen Ann Randles Christine Farrow Austin and L. Farrow Rosedale George Randles Watertown Farrow

Too Small Mirror Guides Balance in Furnishings

The article advises using a vertical mirror aligned with the chest and a large lamp beside it to achieve formal balance in a room. It notes horizontal placement is too low and narrow, and emphasizes practice in balanced groupings and careful decorating, with a stray advertisement request at the end.

Mrs C G Nelson Honored At Evangelical Free Shower

Mrs. C G Nelson was honored with a surprise birthday party shower at the Evangelical Free Church on Thursday. Hostesses were Mesdames Harry A Johnson Hilliard A Nelson and Paul F Rosell. About 50 guests attended as gifts were presented and piano solos entertained.

C. G. Nelson Evangelical Free Church Harry A. Johnson Hilliard A. Nelson Paul F. Rosell

Slim Skirt Is Only Must For Versatile Spring Suit

New York fashion notes from Bergdorf Goodman reveal a spring ideal: slim or straight-cut skirts paired with box jackets in red or navy create versatile silhouettes. Designers display tailored suits, pleated skirts, and colorful dresses with bows, corselet lines, or soft pleats, offering refined elegance for Easter and ball attire.

RY Barbara Bundschu New York Bergdorf Goodman

Meetings Today List Of Austin Club Sessions And Venues

A compiled schedule shows multiple groups meeting in Austin including AAUW AAUW board of directors Catholic Daughters of America Knights of Columbus Hall Xi Zeta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Modern Study Club Violet Crown Garden Club and more with specified hosts addresses and start times across the afternoon and evening. The events cover interests from history and poetry to decoration and bridge with venues at University area homes Bird Scheib Inc Calcasieu Auditorium and local schools.

Gardening Subject of Sprinkle Club Meeting

Mrs Frank Maxwell hosted the Sprinkle Home Demonstration Club on Friday. County agent Miss Rose Erisman led a gardening discussion and recreation was led by Mrs W M Criswell. Four visitors joined fourteen members for refreshments. next meeting March 23 at Miss Norma Lisso’s home.

Frank Maxwell Sprinkle Home Demonstration Club Rose Erisman W. M. Criswell Norma Lisso

James C Varnell Feted on Birthday

On his second birthday Wednesday James Curtis Varnell was feted at a party hosted by his parents Curtis L. and Mrs. Varnell at 3403 Cherrywood with a red white and blue theme. Guests included David Stegall Sharon De Voss Cynthia Leith Luticia Neal Cass Kenneth De Voss Nancy Holcomb and others plus Mesdames Holcomb De Voss Lauziere and Leith who contributed refreshments.

James Curtis Varnell Curtis L. Varnell Cherrywood Texas David Stegall Sharon de Voss Cynthia Leith Luticia Neal Cass Kenneth Bruce de Voss Nancy Lou Holcomb Kenneth Earl Leslie Earl Lauziere J. C. Ho

Alpha Phi Mothers Luncheon Hosted at Moeller Home

The Alpha Phi Mothers club gathered Friday at Mrs. E. A. Moeller's home, 1803 Stamford Lane, with co hosts Mesdames J. T. Pierce and L. D. Via. Attendees included E. C. Berwick Stanley Bliss Dan Craddock A F Craddock A F Delaney C M Elwell R D Via W A Felsing Steve Gardner W E Gettys R J Hank J D Monk James Knight J D Love J Milam Eva Prendergast C W Thorp and Gordon Worley. The next meeting is slated for April 14.

E. A. Moeller Stamford Lane Alpha Phi Mesdames E. C. Berwick Stanley Bliss Dan Craddock A. F. Craddock A. F. Delaney C. M. Elwell R. D. Via W. A. Felsing Steve Gardner W. E. Gettys R. J. Hank J. D. Monk James Knight J. D. Love J. Milam J. T. Pierc Eva Prendergast C. W. Thorp Gordon Worley

Baker Organizes Pre School Group Meeting

Mothers of Baker Junior School will organize a pre school group at 9 a m Wednesday in the home of Mrs John W Korb 306 West 41st The session runs to 11 a m For more information contact PTA pre school chairman Mrs G L Bentrup at 7 4938

Mothers of Baker Junior School John W. Korb West 41St PTA G. L. Bentrup

Nutrition Promoted By Red Cross Certificates Issued

The American Red Cross Nutrition Service reports 926,319 certificates issued since 1915 to individuals completing nutrition courses.

American Red Cross Nutrition Service

Also Mentioned on This Page

Baker P-Ta Philip Samuelson Barney Slaughter A. K. Stevenson R. R. Schroeter J. H Supreme of Dallas Good Shepherd The Austin American's Woman’s News Society Dete Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer Reo Pat.orr Richard Oliver Dean Yvonne Nelson C. E. Munson Anna Nelson Dorothy Gray AAUW Lillian Wester Aauw Board of Directors Tom Johnson West 32Nd Beta Sigma Phi Virginia Craver Ramsey Modern Study Club Louis Shanks Griswold Lane Violet Crown Garden Club Calcasieu Auditorium American History Club Ralph Yarborough Jarratt Avenue University Ladies Newcomers Club Bird-Scheib, Inc Lavaca Austin High Pta Alpha Omicron Pi Rio Grande J. F. Ewing University Ladies Intermediate Club Jackson Foster West 30Th Thankful Hubbard Dar Woman's Club University of Texas Naud Marvin Masur Larry Lane Sprinkle Club James C. Varnell Mrs. Moeller Mesdames J. T. Pierce L. D. Via Baker Brower Peternall S Hell
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