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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1949

Page

6

Christian Parenthood Talks Set by Baptist Study Club

The University Baptist Church Child Study Club hosts a 7:30 p m meeting in the Ladies Parlor at 2107 San Antonio with Dr Blake Smith and Rev David Currie discussing The Challenge of Christian Parenthood. Gerald Williams J H Lumpkin L Anderson and Jack Holland present related topics. Refreshments nursery and music by Mrs Donna Robertson.

Blake Smith University Baptist Church David M. Currie Westminster Presbyterian Church San Antonio Virginia Sharborough Gerald Williams J. H. Lumpkin J. L. Anderson Jack Holland God Byron Shipp C. W. Ford Bruce Love J. W. Gunn A. P. Bloebaum J. B. Greer W. N. Broman J. H. Wheeless E. L. Redford E. E. Rogers Donna Robertson

Robert E Lee Cubs Tour Central Texas

Members of Robert E Lee Cub Pack Ten Den Three toured Central Texas last weekend guided by den chief Bill Cromack. The group stayed at a Llano ranch and visited Enchanted Mountain near Fredericksburg and Buchanan Lake. Participants included George Showalter John Baylor George Skaggs Charles McAden Mike Edwards Billy Mills James Baylor and Dan Showalter with fathers C A McAden Togie Baylor George Showalter and Vernon Skaggs.

Robert E. Lee Den Central Texas Bill Cromack Llano Enchanted Mountain Fredericksburg Buchanan Lake George Showalter John Baylor George Skaggs Charles McAden Mike Edwards Billy Mills James Baylor Dan Showalter C. A. McAden Togie Baylor Vernon Skaggs

Theta Sigs To Meet With Mrs McCallum

The Austin Alumnae Chapter of Theta Sigma Phi will meet at 8 p m Wednesday in the home of Mrs Jane Y McCallum 613 West 32nd The meeting aims to discuss chapter affairs and upcoming activities in a social setting.

Theta Sigs Austin Theta Sigma Phi Jane Y. McCallum West 32Nd

NNAUD Marks First Anniversary At UT Chapter Event

The University of Texas NAUD chapter observes its first anniversary with a 7 30 p m party at 1417 Preston. Committee members include Mrs John A Smith as chair and Mesdames Glenn Timmons Shorters Sanders Jones. Program features history by Mrs Robert E Weigel and music selections. Prospective members urged to attend. membership open to married women students and wives of university attendees.

University of Texas NAUD Preston John A. Smith Richard Glenn W. T. Timmons Calvin Shorters Roy Sanders E. L. Jones Robert E. Weigel John F. Booth I. Neil Armstrong T. S. Painter Dorothy Gebauer Earl M. Bowler Fred P. Helm J. W. Ramsay Elmer C. Beach Jr

Rosedale WSCS Sets Wednesday Session at Home

The Rose dale WSCS will meet Wednesday at 7 45 p m in the home of Mrs R B Watson 4601 Rosedale for their session.

Rosedale WSCS R. B. Watson

City Panhellenic Session Scheduled at Alpha Phi House

A City Panhellenic meeting is set for Thursday at 10 am. at the Alpha Phi chapter house located at 2005 University Avenue. Mrs. L. E. Loveless will serve as hostess.

Alpha Phi University Avenue L. E. Loveless

St. David's Guild Meeting Postponed

The Bishop Gregg Chapter of St. David's Guild meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 10 am has been postponed until next week.

Bishop Gregg Chapter St. David’s Guild

Spring fashions and wedding show dazzle at Hogg Auditorium

Capacity crowds enjoyed a two act Junior Helping Hand presentation at Hogg Auditorium. Jane Cochran and David Timmons were the young lovers in a park promenade to a wedding reception. Nearly 100 models displayed pastel gowns and boyish outfits with standout bridal attire, flower girls, and a custom ivory lace wedding dress.

Reba Graham Austin American Woman's Staff Austin Helping Hand Hogg Auditorium Jane Cochran David Timmons Miss Cochran Mr. Timmons Jane Powell Max Luther Ruth McNamara Steve Hawley Ann Lyles Jack Turner Joan Farrar Edgar H. Perry III Jonia Swearingen Jack Waggoner Janet Berkman Bill Hogg Elizabeth Houston Bill Gainer Lisbeth Fields William Robert Long III Susan Ais

Davey Baker Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

A birthday celebration for Davey Baker age six was hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs T P Baker at 1505 West 45th. Easter touches adorned the party with balloons for favors and games with refreshments in the afternoon. Guests included Cary Alexander Joyce Pruett Diana Hazelwood Ralph Pruett Billy Brannan Ann Smith Mary Elizabeth Hazelwood and many more along with several family friends and relatives.

Andrew Housley George Matthews Beverly Anne Nash Homer Garrison Elase Johanna Smith Esther J. Robert) Buffler Tony Lumpkin Dude Ranch Paul Baker Edward and Douglas Hill J. D. Hibler Henry Hudson Louise Armstrong Austin F. A. Dunn San Antonio Bill Covington Jan Baker Johnny Ryan Davey Baker T. P. Baker West 45Th Cary Alexander Joyce Pruett Diana Hazelwood Ralph Pruett Billy Brannan Ann

Luther League States Program at Gethsemane Church

Elaine Anderson and Donnie Dee Munson will host a Luther League meeting at 8 p m Tuesday in the Parish Hall. Charlotte Kohrs will give a talk titled Think Upon the Cross. The group will sing Lenten hymns and Rose Adair will direct a recreation period.

Elaine Anderson Donnie Dee Munson Luther League

Alda Ray Is Honored At Birthday Party

Leander residents celebrate Alda Rays seventeenth birthday with a home party attended by high school students.

Alda Ray Leander

All Saints Mothers Club Meets Thursday in Gregg House

All Saints Kindergarten Mothers Club will convene in Gregg House at 3 p m Thursday to hear Mrs Virginia Sharborough child education specialist with the extension department of the University of Texas. She will discuss The Fundamental Needs of Every Individual and show a film titled The Feeling of Hostility.

All Saints’ Kindergarten Mothers Club Gregg House Virginia Sharborough Extension Department University of Texas Sharborough

Sprinkle Club Plans Crocheted Rug Study

Mrs. Frank Maxwell led a Sprinkles Home Demonstration Club meeting at Mrs. Clifford Wilson’s home. Eleven members and two guests attended. The next meeting is set for March 30 at the Frank Maxwell residence with crochet rug discussion on the program.

Frank Maxwell Sprinkle Home Demonstration Club Clifford Wilson

Family Finance Talk Planned by Becker PTA

A Becker PTA home and family life program will study Planning the Family Finance Thursday night. The 7 30 p m meeting will be in the school auditorium with Buckner Fitz gerald, vice president of the Austin National Bank, as speaker. A forum will follow.

Becker Pta Home and Family Life Buckner Fitzgerald Austin National Bank

Principal Bowden Speaks at Wooldridge Mothers Meeting

M. G. Bowden, principal, was guest speaker for a conference Friday for mothers of fifth and sixth grade pupils at Wooldridge School. The PTA home and family life program sponsored the event in the school library with nineteen mothers in attendance.

M. G. Bowden Wooldridge School PTA

OES Past Heads Will Be Honored at Travis Chapter Event

The Travis Chapter 472 OES will honor past matrons and patrons at an 8 p.m. Thursday meeting in the Scottish Rite Temple.

OES Travis Chapter Scottish Rite

NAUD Schedules Business Session in Sutton Hall 110

A NAUD business session is set for 7 30 p m Tuesday in Sutton Hall 110 with Mrs John Booth in charge of the program.

NAUD Sutton Hall 110 John Booth

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