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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1950

Page

8

FB&PW Names State Convention Committees Chairman

The Austin FB and PW club names state convention committees for the Texas Business and Professional Women in May 1921. Chairmen include Thelma Gentry registrations Tessie Tynes finances Eleanor Crow Lyons publicity Evangeline Lane Mansion reception Tom Connolly fun and frolic Gladys Pollock State Board luncheon and Sunday morning breakfast T. A. Outlaw transportation Mada Smith Hester sightseeing Estelle Pate special midnight show H A Sullivan Helen Sellers president’s banquet Dolly Maude Harris decorations Christine Shaw kits and favors E T Morris music Opal Clifton special hostess Myrtle Tanner president elect and more.

Texas Business and Professional Women Austin Thelma Gentry Tessie M. Tynes Eleanor Crow Lyons Evangeline E. Lane Tom Connolly Gladys Pollock State Board T. A. Outlaw Mada Smith Hester Estelle M. Pate H. A. Sullivan Helen Sellers Dolly-Maude Harris Christine Shaw E. T. Morris Opal Clifton Myrtle D. Tanner Fb&pw Club Austin Club Fb&pw Charles C. Robey W. E. Harrell

Miss Reiko Okaba Tells of Homeland For Tri Delta Club

Miss Reiko Okaba of Nishinomiya Japan spoke at a tea in Austin hosted by Delta Delta Delta at Mrs. Howard Bull’s home. She described Japanese life and customs, the atom bomb impact near Hiroshima, and her plans to teach English in Kobe.

Reiko Okaba Nishinomiya Japan Alliance of Delta Delta Delta Sorority Howard Bull Windsor Road East Bull John Hash Jr Charles Hage Robert Bridges W. A. McMichael Okaba Christian Church University of Texas Delta Delta Delta House Thisear Hiroshima Okada Kobe Pacific Central Christian Church of Austin San Francisco el Paso San Antonio John Barclay Austin Kwansei Gakiun University YWCA Miss Okada Tri-Delta Alliance Edwin Smith Newton Carlisle Frank Redman W. M. Larson Joe Corwin F. Fincher Wroe Owens Ed Olle Joe Lindsay Lanier Cox James L. Yelington L. C. Proctor Coach Robinson Clint Small Jr Joe Carrington Jr Louis Kubecka Ed Beatie John Nash Jr Raymond Hulsey Amy Rose Cate The Reiko Okada Alliance of Delta Delta Delta

Panhellenic Bridge and Canasta Benefit Dessert Party

Alpha Phi house at University Avenue hosts a 2:30 to 5 p.m. bridge and canasta benefit for Cerebral Palsy Center. City Panhellenic lists prizes from Nalle Plastic Company and many local merchants. Proceeds go to the Cerebral Palsy Center.

Alpha Phi House University Avenue Panhellenic Cerebral Palsy Center Nalle Plastic Company Margaret Yeagley Prescription Laboratory Austin Sporting Goods Company T. H. Williams Gordon Neeley Tarrytown Goodfriends Melinger’s Jewelry Laves Jewelry J. C. Blair Printing Company Armour and Company Checker Front Abe Independent Oil Company Famous Brands Famous Brands Hose and Bag

Review of The Greatest Thing in the World by Henry Drummond

Mrs Sladek led a WSCS meeting at Mrs Elizabeth Wallis home 2710 Bowman Tarrytown. Mrs Ed Garner presided with devotional by Mrs Leonard Carlton after the business session. Refreshments followed for listed members and guests.

Karl Sladek Henry Drummond Tarrytown Methodist Wscs Elizabeth Wallis Bowman Ed Garner Leonard Carlton Mesdames Sherman Birdwell Jr Walter L. Butler Martin J. Ferrick Garner J. A. Gatlin Carl Lewis Mabb Perryman Betty Smith Connie Stark

Designing a Corner Desk From Small Space

There may be room for a large desk in a corner of a bedroom sun room or dining area by using both sides of a corner wall. Build a two way desk by guiding a plywood top over two chests which can be drawer units or a drawer and door unit. Finish with extra varnish or a heavy plastic cover.

Allan Carnival Set For All the Family

Allan PTA hosts a family night carnival Friday at 6 p.m. with age specific concessions. Children enjoy a magician and movies, teens a rifle range ball toss general store and hat shop, adults a cake and pie sale and Allan Antiques program by the faculty. Supper costs 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under 12.

Allan Pta Allan Antiques

Game Party At University Club Hosts and Games

The University Club held a game party Saturday night. Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Newlove coordinated the event. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Flac directed bingo and Commander and Mrs. D. J. Friedell led canasta. Refreshments were served under the supervision of Col. and Mrs. W. C. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Banks McLaurin, and Dr. and Mrs. Newlove.

University Club G. H. Newlove E. W. Flac D. J. Friedell W. C. Washington Banks McLaurin Newlove

Meetings Today in Austin Area Community Groups

A list of today events in Austin includes the Travis County Tuberculosis Association board at the library auditorium at 2 pm, Special Education PTA at Bickler Building 7 30 pm, and multiple club gatherings. Also on schedule are readings, garden club exchanges, and university club activities with locations including West 22nd Street, Driskill Hotel, Bridle Path, Windsor Road, and University Avenue.

Travis County Tuberculosis Association Board of Austin Public Library Austin Altrusa Club Louise Kirk Travis County Medical Society Z. T. Scott Windsor Road Baker Texas Union Allan Panhellenic Alpha Phi House University Avenue

Baker Girl Scouts Celebrate 38th Birthday Event

The Baker Junior School program marked 38 years of Girl Scouting with exhibits by Brownie Troops 116 120 141 113 and Intermediate Troops 39 150 75. Troop 150 performed a pen cil skit and Troop 75 led the Juliette Lowe Birthday ceremony. About 230 attendees heard group singing and saw tables decorations and birthday cakes from each troop.

Baker Junior School Girl Scouts Juliette Lowe Troop 75 Troop 141 Juliette Low Troop 116 Ruby Frazier Charles Carter Jr W. L. Darnell Paul H. Pfeifer Norman K. Burke Opal Clifton Joan Harsch D. M. Linder J. E. Mabry J. W. Curd J. J. Chesson Walter Newman M. W. Mott W. A. Flachmeier R. O. Moore Charles M. Hasty J. F. Roper A. H. Mathews C. R

Viborg Prepares Centennial July 1950 Jubilee

The Danish city Viborg, one thousand years old, readies a July 1950 jubilee to mark its long history as a premier historic site in Denmark.

Viborg Denmark

NAUD Anniversary Party Hosted by Mrs T S Painter

The University of Texas Chapter of the National Association of University Dames marked the NAUD affiliation anniversary at the home of Mrs. T. S. Painter. Guests were welcomed by hostesses, corsages were given, and the program included club history by Mrs. Carl Fenske and accordion selections by Mrs. John F. Booth.

T. S. Painter NAUD University of Texas National Association of University Dames Earl M. Bowler University Florist Carl Fenske University Dames National Association Fenske John F. Booth Mesdames R. Gordon Bennett Lynn Vineyard J. W. Ramsey Fred P. Helm G. D. McAdams Walter R. Williams Lee Meador Jr Richard Rowan Ted B. Thompson Harold R. Ray Edward L. Jones Alson H. Douglas E. M. Erickson J. M. Benson

Concentration of Confectionery Production in Key States

The article notes that commercial confectionery production in the United States is largely concentrated in Illinois Pennsylvania Massachusetts and New York with major industry impact in these states.

The United States Illinois Pennsylvania Massachusetts New York

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