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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1950

Page

6

Margaret Truman Receives Co-Wed Club Bouquet

University Co-Wed Club presents a red and white carnation bouquet to Margaret Truman after a concert. She plans to donate the flowers to a local hospital Tuesday morning. The group schedules two events including a bridge and canasta party at the Texas Union with free nursery service for married students.

Margaret Truman University Co-Wed Club al Linehan Tom Lain Jr Truman Co-Wed West 24Th Texas Union Versity Presbyterian Church Craig Porter Craig Johnston

Father Daughter Dinner Set by Taylor Scouts

Taylor March 7. A father-daughter banquet is planned for the evening by Taylor Girl Scouts. The event marks Juliette Low’s birthday, founder of the Girl Scouts. The banquet will be in the high school gymnasium with camping program in the adjacent auditorium.

Taylor ANS Taylor Girl Scouts Juliette Low Girl Scouts

Carolyn Seay Junior Piano Recital Highlights Local Talent

Carolyn Ann Seay, 12, daughter of H. A. and Mrs. Seay, presented a junior piano recital at her home 3209 Harris Boulevard. She played Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Matthews, Spencer and a D Minor Concerto movement with Mrs. Heinatz at second piano, assisted by Sandra Moore and Betty Craddock. A junior certificate was awarded after the program and a reception followed. Out-of-town guests included Arlen and Mrs. Seay of New Braunfels and Kermit Seay of Seguin.

Carolyn Ann Seay H. A. Seay Harris Boulevard Marvin Heinatz Carolyn Bach Mozart Chopin Matthews Spencer Heinatz Sandra Moore Ruth Rowell Betty Craddock Annette Duval Kathy Cheavens Bettys Ballet Carlene Johnson Terry Jo Cocke Annette la Bauve Sidney Sharkey Arlen Seay New Braunfels Kermit Sea

Installation Rites Slated Thursday By Veteran Group

The American Veterans of World War II Council 1 announces installation ceremonies Thursday at 8 p.m. in Calcasieu auditorium. Toastmistress Mrs. E C Poole and invocation by Major Horace Shelton open the program. New officers include Mrs. O O Schroeder president and Mrs. Joe Varden first vice president. The event features readings, vocal selections by the Rosedale trio, and a social hour.

American Veterans of World War II Council 1 Calcasieu Auditorium E. C. Poole Horace Shelton Lois Fugier Austin American Gold Star Mothers, Inc J. R. Harrell O. O. Schroeder Joe Varden C. E. James W. R. Glenn Callie Harn Hugo Hornburger F. L. Long Bertha Stolle Rosedale Auggie Gaddis

Govalle P-TA Sets Thursday Meeting

Third grade students of Govalle School will stage a health program at a P-TA meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at the school. In charge are Mrs Odiel Blundell Mrs Marie Borg and Miss Jean Young. A tuberculosis movie will be shown and social hour hostesses include the third grade homeroom mothers Mesdames E H Bertram P L Elder Carl McClure and Clyde Treadwell. The PTA executive committee will meet at 9 30 p m Wednesday at the school, announced president Mrs E N Borkland.

Govalle School P-Ta Odiel Blundell Marie Borg Jean Young Mesdames E. H. Bertram P. L. Elder Carl McClure Clyde Treadwell PTA E. N Borkland

On Our Own Doorstep Presented at Bethel WMS Meeting

Bethel WMS held an all day session at the church in observance of the Week of Prayer. A covered-dish luncheon was served to a group of attendees from Manchaca Pleasant Hill Dripping Springs and Bethel including Mrs Bert Cavin Mrs W J White Mrs David Hunt and others.

Bethel Wms Bert Cavin W. J. White Manchaca David Hunt A. D. Everhart Pleasant Hill R. C. Donoho Dripping Springs Mesdames W. W. Stewart J. D. Dear Clifton Tatum H. D. Downs Bethel

Taylor Music Club Presents Southwestern University Choir

The Wednesday Music Club hosts the Southwestern University A Cappella Choir in a concert at the high school auditorium on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Director John D. Richards leads the choir finishing a state-wide tour.

Junior Woman's Club Elections Wednesday Evening

The Junior Austin Woman's Club will elect officers at a meeting to be held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Bob Penn, 2620 Spring Lane. A complimentary buffet will be served at 6 p.m. before the business session.

Austin Woman’s Club Bob Penn Spring Lane

Designing a Quilt as Bedspread and Slipcover Accent

A vintage quilting idea proposes using an old fashioned pieced quilt as a bedspread with a matching quilted slipcover for the headboard. It recommends bright color schemes like turkey red or bottle green to heighten the room, with a coordinated dust ruffle and pillow sham.

Mrs Albert Lewis Elected Head of Pecan Springs P T A

Newly elected Pecan Springs PTA president is Mrs Albert Lewis chosen at Friday's school meeting. Other officers include Mrs Charlie Tyler vice president Mrs J E Chisolm secretary Miss Rosalie Urban treasurer Mrs Harry Menn parliamentarian and Mrs O E Peterson historian. Delegates to the PTA conference in Buda April 25 26 include Mesdames Albert Lewis J E Chisolm and Joe Wireless. The group voted to buy folding chairs safety caps and belts support puppet theater materials and a $3 monthly school newspaper fund. March 25 is set for a womanless style show at 8 pm in the school with admission 25 cents and refreshments. Participants include H B Boston Albert Lewis Harry Menn E F Hawley T G Wier C H Gustafson Walter Nettle Paul Boswell O E Peterson Herbert L Storch and Joe Wheless.

Pecan Springs P-Ta Albert Lewis Association Charlie Tyler J. E. Chisolm Rosalie Urban Harry Menn O. E. Peterson Mesdames Joe Wireless

Trip sticks for beauty win slim travel case

A new trio of makeup sticks arrives in a polka dot silk faille snap case under two and a half inches long when closed. The set includes a foundation stick a cheek stick blending dry and cream rouge and a lipstick.

Parents hear Dr Fox on rehabilitation for cerebral palsied children

Dr Kermit F Fox, Austin Cerebral Palsy Center physician and co chair of the Committee on Cerebral Palsy, told the bi monthly Parent Group Training session that teamwork by parents and medical staff is essential for maximum progress. He noted most injuries occur before or during birth and outlined therapy methods including exercises braces and surgery. He demonstrated special furniture to aid relaxation and self help and invited visitors to tour the center funded by Easter Seals.

Kermit F. Fox Fox Austin Cerebral Palsy Center University of Texas Douglas Barron Dan Jackson David Benjamin Radio House J. D. Murray

Mrs. Cain Hosts Bridge Party in Thrall

Mrs. W. L. Cain entertained with a bridge party at her Thrall home on Thursday afternoon. Attending were Mesdames Milford McBurnett C. E. Stiles Wilford Wilson J. M. Chandler A. W. Fuchs Ross Cloud Alvin Ribbeck and Villa Johnson.

Thrall ANS W. L. Cain Mesdames Milford McBurnett C. E. Stiles Wilford Wilson J. M. Chandler A. W. Fuchs Ross Cloud Alvin Ribbeck Villa Johnson

Connecticut mother invents leak proof diaper cover

Mrs James Donovan of Saugatuck Connecticut devised a waterproof nylon diaper cover from a shower curtain after unsatisfactory fixes. She explains its features include leak resistance adjustable snaps ventilation and four sizes and notes testing by her youngest child Sharon.

Saugatuck Conn Connecticut James Donovan

Salt in Cooked Cereal Method for Even Taste

Guidance advises not sprinkling dry salt onto cooked cereal if forgotten. Instead dissolve a small amount of salt in boiling water and blend it into the cereal to restore uniform flavor.

Woman's Parliament Hosts St Patrick's Luncheon in Austin

Mrs J H Hart and Mrs Martin Ferrick hosted a luncheon at the Austin Woman's Club before the Woman's Parliament meeting. St Patrick's Day favors and clover place cards decorated tables with iris, candytuft and wild cherry blossoms. Presiding was Mrs J O Garrett with by law amendments led by Mrs J H Hart. new member Mrs Andrew Gribble introduced.

J. H. Hart Martin Ferrick Woman's Parliament Austin Woman's Club J. O. Garrett H. Hart Andrew Gribble Sinclair Gannon Annapolis E. B. Crowder Adam Johnson Harry Heierman W. G. Weber Estelle Yarrell B. F. McDonald Mesdames L. C. Banks W. L. Brown B. P. Clark Olin Culberson John Durham M. J. Ferrick R. C. Granberry W. I. Kocurek R. N. Little Jr Joe Love W. E. McCaleb Howard Miller G. H. Newlove Edward Owers Ronald Romberg Frederick Romberg Joe Rowe Homer Shaw Q. C. Taylor S. EB. Hayes David Barcher

Creedmoor Home Club Hears Seed Inoculation Talk

Mrs. Ruby Karp demonstrated seed inoculation procedures at the Creedmoor Home Demonstration Club meeting held at Mrs. T. E. Caldwell’s home. Co hostess Mrs. Joe Carson led recreation, with several members present. The next session will be Tuesday at Mrs. Preston Laws’s home.

Ruby Karp Creedmore Home Demonstration Club T. E. Caldwell Joe Carson Mesdames Martin Graef Walter Hobertz Carl Uhlig Preston Laws H. C. Lovett F. F. Kelley C. V. Carson Curtis A. Joe Carson Segfred Burklund Louise Johnson W. A. Bowles W. R. Bingham Edgar Graef EB. Caldwell

Beta Sigma Phi Hosts Coffee for Rushees at Fuller Home

Alpha Delta chapter hosted a coffee for rushees at Mrs. E. D. Fuller residence 624 Odell. Mrs. Glynn C. Jones led the silver service as numerous members and guests attended including Mesdames Fuller Jones Hiram Elliott Robert Bezant John L. Bogle Jack Haddick and several misses.

Alpha Delta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi E. D. Fuller Odell Glynn C. Jones Mesdames Fuller Jones Hiram Elliott Robert Bezant John L. Bogle Jack Haddick Misses Aileen Noble Mary Louise Olives Ruby Pace Martha Duesterhoeft Audie Lee Morris Della Dees Doris Dees

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Taylor Scouts K-Mar Rio Grande Fletcher Castoria Rayon Damask Vilarly Junior Woman's Club Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer U.S. Patoff H. B. Boston E. F. Hawley T. G. Wier C. H. Gustafson Walter Nettle Paul Boswell Herbert L. Storch Joe Wheless Trip OHN Bros Austin’s Friendly Credit Store Kermit Fox St. Patrick’s Creedmoor Home Club Beta Sig Sohangen Carnival Congress
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