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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1950

Page

9

Co-Wed Members Honor Husbands at Bridge and Canasta

Co Wed Club members and husbands were honored guests at a bridge and canasta party in Texas. Prizes went to Mrs Jack McMicken and Lloyd Huckley for canasta and to Mrs John Gilbert and Dick Fowler for bridge. A bridge luncheon is planned Saturday at La Fiesta with nursery reservations at University Presbyterian Church.

Texas T. D. Weaver Craig Porter al Linehan Tom Lain Jr Jack McMicken Lloyd Huckley John Gilbert Dick Fowler Joe Moore Barney Carleson al Carlson Bill Visage George Pichel Albert Webb R. H. Weaver Tom Laine Jr Wyatt Hall Clarence Seaman Jack Stringer William Schaer Ed Campbell John Seaman Ted Quadlander Gene Hitt la Fiesta University Presbyterian Church Douglas Williams

Moonbeam Tong Circle Hears Talk by Miss Hancock

Miss Lottie Hancock was principal speaker at a Moonbeam Tong Circle meeting hosted by Mrs Overton H Crawford in their home. She discussed two and a half years in Japan and displayed items from the Orient as members of the Edna White Circle attended as guests.

Lottie Hancock Overton H. Crawford Moonbeam Tong First Baptist Wms Edna White Eric Studeman Miss Hancock Japan Orient W. C. Whicker P. W. Combs Anna Birdwell Wilma Byrd C. G. Curtis Bennie Joe Davis Alice Frazier Harold Heisler Avalon Lanier Virginia Lanmon Lorene McLaurin Gatewood Newberry Mary Lou Petrillo James Sapp Vera Taylor B. M White Olga Alexander Opal Putts Pearl Casbeer Gwen Couch Irma Ferguson Virginia Gallat Pam Harris Betty Holbrook Estelle Jones Maggie King Vivian Lang Sue McElroy Mazie Nowlin Florence Parker Nell Scales Evelyn Taylor Geneva Vance Georgia Lou West Wilma Williams

NAUD Schedules Business Parley

The University of Texas Chapter NAUD meets at 7 30 p m Friday in Texas Union 401 for a business parley. The Afternoon Bridge Group met Wednesday at Mrs Elmer C Beach Jr home with Mrs John F Booth as co host. Prizes went to Mrs Eugene Blair Mrs A H Grice and Mrs Robert McLucas. The next bridge group gathering is set for the Campus Cafeteria Wednesday at 6 45 p m.

University of Texas NAUD Texas Union Association Elmer C Beach Jr John F Booth Eugene Blair A. H. Grice Robert McLucas Mesdames Lloyd Hlavka Edward L. Jones Fred Helm Wallace Gullahorn Wed Y

Nu-Teen Canteen Plans Friday Dance and Taffy Pull

The Nu-Teen Canteen hosted by Welcome Wagon will stage a taffy pull and dance at 7 30 p m Friday. Hostess Janice Grace will welcome guests at her home 2707 Adams Avenue. A gift was presented to Mrs G Grace at a meeting held at Al and Steve Alblinger 5206 Avenue G.

Nu-Teen Canteen Welcome Wagon Janice Grace Adams Avenue Steve Alblinger Avenue G G. Grace al Alblinger Mary Katheryn Cooper Marilyn Smith Janet Coles

Amis de la France Meeting Planned for Monday

Les Amis de la France will meet at 8 p m Monday at 1012 Gaston Avenue the home of Mr and Mrs Henry W Taylor Mrs Taylor will show colored slides of his European tour hostess with Mrs Taylor will be Cassie Hart and others

Les Amis de la France Henry W. Taylor Gaston Avenue

Tri Delta Alliance Honors UT Japanese Student at Tea

The Alliance of Delta Delta Delta sorority hosts Miss Reiko Okaba of Nishinomiya Japan at a Thursday tea from 3 to 5 pm at 2213 Windsor Road. Hostesses include Mesdames Nash, Hage, Bridges, and McMichael. Dr Okaba will speak on life in Japan and the sorority supports her year in Austin.

Alliance of Delta Delta Delta Sorority Reiko Okaba Nishinomiya Japan Howard Bull Windsor Road Miss Okaba Kwansei Gakuin University Christian Church Ryoichi Okaba Austin Edwin Smith Alliance

CAR Delegates Named for State Parley in Dallas

Miss Beverly Smith and Phyllis Moore named delegates to the Children of the American Revolution state convention in Dallas March 24 25. Lurline Smith is junior state CAR president. Lucy Lee Speaker and Louise Weiler named alternates. The meeting at Mrs H J Weiler 204 West 32nd also honored DAR officers and set an April 13 gathering.

Beverly Smith Phyllis Moore Dallas Nathaniel Maxwell H. J. Weiler West 32Nd Lucy Lee Speaker Louise Weiler Lurline Smith University of Texas Weiler John Russell Smith L. P. McGarity Thankful Hubbard Chapter DAR W. E. McCaleb G. G. Commons John Weiler Misseslizabeth Merchant Norma Lynn Forbes J. R. Smith Lurline

Bible Class Mexican Supper at St Luke's Church

The Lindsey Bible Class of St Luke's Methodist Church will sponsor a Mexican supper Friday at 7 p.m. The event includes Mexican music. Admission is 75 cents for adults and 50 cents for children. Proceeds benefit the new sanctuary building fund.

Lindsey Bible Class St Luke’s Methodist Church

Chi Omega Mothers Club Plans Friday Meeting

The Chi Omega Mothers Club schedules a Friday gathering at 2 30 p m in the home of Mrs G M Howell 1900 David with Mrs O P Houston as co-hostess they announce.

Chi Omega Mothers Club G. M. Howell David O. P. Houston

Legion Auxiliary Honors 31st Anniversary At Travis Post

July 31 anniversary event held at the Legion Home for Travis Post 76 members. Lois Fugler led arrangements with J. E. McClain A. H. Fischer R. H. Francis J. W. Snodgrass Eric Sunden and Harvey Young assisting. Red and white decor featured poppy motifs and a birthday cake topped with 31 numerals. About 100 guests attended the social hour after the business meeting.

American Legion Travis Post 76 Legion France Lois Fugler J. E. McClain A. H. Fischer R. H. Francis J. W. Snodgrass Eric Sunden Harvey Young

Davey Baker Honored At Easter Party For Seventh Birthday

A party for Davey Baker marking his seventh birthday was hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs T P Baker at 1505 West 45th. Easter themed decorations included balloons and baskets with games and refreshments. Guests included Mary Elizabeth Hazelwood Billy Bob Knesek Poncho Oatman Joyce Pruett and many others along with Mrs F W McMullen Mrs Louis Cherico Mr Joe Kresek and Miss Mary Lou Scott.

Davey Baker T. P. Baker West 45Th Mary Elizabeth Hazelwood Billy Bob Knesek Poncho Oatman Joyce Pruett Piana Hazelwood Ralph Pruett Suzanne MecKown Linda Oatman Jeney Payne

Mrs Emil Halm Hosts Berean Bible Class Meeting

Miss Virginia Williams presented a lesson from the Book of Judges at the University Methodist Berean Bible Class gathering Tuesday morning in the home of Mrs. Emil Halm. Hostesses assisted with arrangements and many members and guests attended from Iowa City and area communities.

Virginia Williams University Methodist Berean Bible Emil Halm Wooldridge Drive D. T. Harkrider L. R. Benson B. G. O’byrne A. B. Cryer Paul Thompson C. L. Davis E. R. York E. R. York. Members and Guests Attending Were Mrs. H. S. Zane, Iowa City Iowa J. M. Alexander Neil Allen Gilbert Ayers Garland Barcus W. T. Barron W. C Blanks Cecil Boulden Ben Brigham W. H. Bright Oscar Cage Thomas Caldwell Clark Campbell Albert Caster Grady Chandler G M. Comer Homer DeWolfe W. D. Dockery J. C. Dolley W. A. Felsing W. F. Gidley J. L. Hanchey Stella Hardin George Har

Tri L Club Hears A Cappella Choir

The University of Texas A Cappella Choir directed by Dr. Archie Jones performed at the Tri L Club luncheon in the Austin Hotel. Mrs. Willard Houser led as program chairman with decorative shamrock and white carnation arrangements.

University of Texas A Cappella Austin Archie Jones Willard Houser H. M. Williams C. E. Carter B. Crow Olin Culberson L. S. Everett J. O. Garrett Warren Hitt Harry FE Kelly H. R. Northrup Noble Prentice William B. Saunders Gilbert Morris Reese Turner E. C. Berwick H. Bergquist Jake Bitten Tom Brabham H. V. Broadbent Clyde Brownlee R. S. Calvert Harry Payne J. J. Pettus Paul Pfeifer Exa Robb Johnny B. Rogers James Sapp Joe Scarbrough Hugh Schunhoff Nora Smith Jack Stableford Ottis Starr Zollie Steakley Bill Swantee John Vaught W. P Watts Boyd Weide Art Wilke James Wilson R. T. Wilson Sr R. T. Wilson Jr James G. Pace Roy Morey Charles Summers T. N. Porter

Zeta Omicron ESP Luncheon Attended by Local Members

Zeta Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a luncheon at the Hitchin' Post Tuesday noon. Guests included Mesdames Wray Rollow C R Boyd Windy Winn Dan Watson and Elbert Wall. Members present included Mesdames Wayne Jarvis Maurice Flahire Glen E Tanner H B Clagett Michael Attas Holland Page Jr Homer Garrison Pearce Johnson M Hurst J W McCullick J B Stroburg Elora Jane Smith and L L Pollard.

Zeta Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Hitchin’ Post Mesdames Wray Rollow C. R. Boyd Windy Winn Dan Watson Elbert Wall Mesdames Wayne Jarvis Maurice Flahire Glen E. Tanner H. B. Clagett Michael Attas Holland Page Jr Homer Garrison Pearce Johnson M. Hurst J. W. McCullick J. B. Stroburg Elora Jane Smith L. L. Pollard

Dr Blake Smith to Speak on Human Rights at AAUW Luncheon

Dr Blake Smith pastor of University Baptist Church will address the AAUW International Relations Luncheon Group on Human Rights and the United Nations. Meeting at the Hitchin Post at 12 15 p m reservations with Mrs O B Hewett until noon Thursday cancellations by 9 a m Friday.

Blake Smith University Baptist Church United Nations AAUW Hitchin’ Post O. B. Hewett

ADPi Mothers Schedule Country Club Luncheon

The Alpha Delta Pi Mothers Club will hold a luncheon at the Austin Country Club after a 11:15 a.m. business meeting. Officers will be elected and Mrs. O. P. Lockhart, president, will chair the meeting.

Alpha Delta Pi Mothers Club Austin Country Club O. P. Lockhart

Families First film to be shown at Pre-School group

A film titled Families First will be shown at 9 a.m. at Little Campus for the Pre-School Mothers Group of the Baker Junior School PTA. For more information contact group chairman Mrs. G L Ben trup at 7-4938.

Little Campus Baker Junior School PTA G. L. Bentrup

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Moonbeam Tong Circle Tri Delta Alliance Legion Auxiliary Marks L. E. Stevenson M. D. Thompson Claude Wild Roger Williams C. D. Woods Wallace McNeal W. R. Davis Felix Matthews Miss Williams Tri-L Club Dr. Blake Smith Adpi Davis Yaring Dan River Aring Rayon Shantung Rayon Taffeta Abetter Cotton Fabrics Seersucker Batiste Yaring’s Fabrics E
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