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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1949

Page

6

Health program discussed by federation women’s club

The Texas Federation of Women's Clubs health welfare and safety program was led at the TFWC Building by Dr. Ben Primer and a team from the Austin Travis County Health Unit. Topics covered included home visits for expectant mothers infant care TB and venereal disease, sanitation issues in low income areas, birth certificate changes, welfare efforts for 320 associated families, traffic safety, and club constitutional amendments directing funds to the Tuberculosis Sanitorium.

Woman's City Federation TFWC Ben Primer Austin-Travis County Health Unit Edna McDonald Austin J. O. Musick State Department of Public Safety Primer Doris Robinson Mabel Thomas Herbert Hargis Job Robinson Har Miss McDaniel Alden Davis

Kerrville Girl Scout Troop Elects New Officers

New officers of Girl Scout Troop 4 in Kerrville include Karlen Jo Bruner as president Joyce McKnight as vice president Beverly Luther as secretary Lucy Ann Nance as treasurer and Joyce Ann McKnight and Beverly Schmidt as patrol leaders Sandra Huber retires as president Adult leaders are Mrs J C McKnight and Mrs Norman Luther.

Kerrville Spl Karlen Jo Bruner Joyce McKnight Beverly Luther Lucy Ann Nance Joyce Ann McKnight Beverly Schmidt Sandra Huber J. C. McKnight Norman Luther

Out-of-Town Visitors Listed By Lytton Springs Families

Lytton Springs notes list recent guests and visitors from Alice Houston Smithville Giddings Lockhart Austin and other areas. Families welcomed include the Wards Ward Pearson Renick Ward Carter Ferguson Edwards Dawson Etheridge Wisniewski Shirley Rowe and Nix among others.

Lytton Springs Roger Ward Alice Stanley Ward Stanford Ward Houston C. C. Ward Alfred Pearson Jim Pearson Tom Renick Smithville J. M. Carter John Ward Giddings Richard Ward Lockhart G. L. Ward Austin Truman Ferguson Ferguson Jim Ferguson Thurman Perry Dee Edwards Frank McCarty Carroll Dawson Lester Etheridge Pearl Wisniewski J. P. Shirley William Rowe E. B. Nix Edgar Rowe Nix

Shriners Host Barn Dance Near Taylor

Ben Hur Temple Shriners plan a barn dance in SPJSPC Hall east of Taylor Friday night. Wroe Owens says attire is blue jeans for men and denim or calico dresses for women. Taylor Shrine Club hosts. about 100 Austin Shriners expected.

Ben Hur Temple Shriners Taylor Wroe Owens Shrine Entertainment Committee Spjspc Owens Taylor Shrine Club Austin Shriners

Florence Bennight and Harold Keel Tie Official Knot

Miss Florence Bennight of Taylor and Harold Keel of Thorndale wed in Georgetown on March 16 with Judge Sam Stone officiating. Only the mothers attended as witnesses. Florence’s navy wedding dress featured pink carnation corsage. she is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bennight of Taylor. Harold is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Keel of Thorndale who run farming interests near Thorndale.

Taylor Sps Florence Bennight Harold Keel Thorndale Georgetown Sam Stone Frank Bennight Jack Keel

72nd Birthday Party Given In Smithville

Mrs William Urner was honored on her 72nd birthday at her Kirtley home in Smithville. The gathering included all her children grandchildren and great grandchildren and friends. A silver service was presented by daughters Louise Went and R A Placke alongside numerous relatives from Austin Belton Smithville and Fowlerton.

Smithville Sps William Urner Kirtley Urner Louise Went R. A. Placke T. W. Urner Gus Dugger Peggy Joan John T. Roy Deloris Austin A. B. Urner Patsy Belton W. R. Urner Florence Handson Fowlerton

PEO Chapter Plans Friday Meeting and Buffet Supper

PEO chapter will hold a 1 p m business session Friday with Mrs Hob Gray at 1701 West 29th. That evening members will host husbands to a buffet supper at Mrs M L Begeman, 1905 Meadowbrook, starting 7 p m. Hostesses are Mrs H H Power, chairwoman, and Mesdames J Thomas Ward, Roger J Williams and M L Begeman.

A. Peo Hob Gray West 29Th M. L. Begeman Meadowbrook H. H. Power J. Thomas Ward Roger J. Williams

Ruh Neb Group Is Given Tea in Nile Themed Gathering

Mrs Emil H Spillman hosted a tea for Ruh Neb Temple 64 Daughters of the Nile at 2110 Travis Heights Blvd. About 100 guests attended from 3 to 6 pm with Nile colors of green and yellow, yellow floral arrangements, and white rose mints. Several members assisted with greetings, seating, and refreshments throughout the afternoon.

Emil H. Spillman Ruh Neb Temple Daughters of the Nile Travis Heights Boulevard Emil Jordan Guy C. Garth Joe Carrington Sr George Dowell Randolph Warren West Lander Mesdames Thomas B. Stephens Harry Bouchard Dave Shipwash C. T. Aselton Louise Kott Rique Clapton Charles Leggett Margaret Krebs Winnie Wood Wagner M. C. Bowen

Club Elects New Leaders in Kerrville Music Group

The Wednesday Musical Club of Kerrville elected new officers for the year led by President Mrs. H C Wisehart and Vice President Mrs. D H Comparette. Recording secretary is Mrs. Dick Smith with corresponding secretary Mrs. Roy Andrews and treasurer Mrs. A J Lack. Historian is Mrs. G M Doyle and parliamentarian Miss Harriett Garrett. reporter is Mrs. Charles Peterson. Mrs. J B Young was chosen as delegate to a national music association convention in Dallas.

Kerrville Spl Wednesday Musical Club of H- C. Wisehart D. H Comparette Dick Smith Roy Andrews A. J. Lack G. M. Doyle Harriett Garrett Charles Peterson J. B. Young National Music Association Dallas

Baumgardner Baby Born in Austin Family Welcomes Son Stephen Sutton

Mr and Mrs Joseph William Baumgardner of 2412 Enfield Road announce the birth of a son Stephen Sutton born Friday at St David s Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Lilian Sutton and Mr and Mrs J T Baumgardner of Austin.

Joseph William Baumgardner Enfield Road Stephen Sutton St. David's Hospital

Mansion Reception Is Given By League of Women Voters

State board members and local leaders of the League of Women Voters were honored at a reception Tuesday afternoon in the Governor's Mansion. General chairman was Mrs Theo P Meyers with a long list of state and local chapter presidents and hostesses.

League of Women Voters League of Womenoters Governor's Mansion Theo P. Meyers Martin A. Row David B. Trammell Fort Worth Banks Upshaw Dallas Arthur Derby Houston R. W. Rotzler Texas City Gillard Kargle San Antonio Melvin Rotsch Austin Joseph Mares Dickinson Ed Kilman Raymond Gregory Galveston Carl Herman Jr Olive White Texas Ruth Pondrom Beaumont William B. Linkin Bexar County A. N. Allegret Corpus Christi William B. Ruggles Howard Swann H. W. Cullen W. T. Herget la Marque William Y. Penn Midland

Beta Sigma Phi Pledges Entertained With Dance Party

Alpha Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted pledges Friday night at the American Legion Hall with a barbecue supper and square dance. Gail Wehner of the University of Texas taught several traditional folk dances. Attending members included Mesdames Douglas Johnson Jr. J. C. Wright James L. Norton T. E. Brown Jack Elliott Hiram Elliott W. E. Sumner C. A. Logan and Misses Peggy McAninch Helen Gottholt. Guests included Mesdames Jesse Sanders Austin Herbert Leonard Hippchen Alex Atchison Bert Montgomery Misses Gail Wehner Norma McAninch Virginia Lusk and Jean Hallbrook.

Alpha Phi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi American Legion Hall Gail Wehner University of Texas Mesdames Douglas Johnson Jr J. C. Wright James L. Norton T. E. Brown Jack Elliott Hiram Elliott W. E. Sumner C. A. Logan Peggy McAninch Helen Gottholt Mesdames_ Jesse Sanders Austin Herbert Leonard Hippchen Alex Atchison Bert Montgomery Misses Gail Wehner Norma McAninch Virginia Lusk Jean Hallbrook

Miss Richardson Receives Waco Guest Weekend

Miss Betty Jean Richardson hosted Miss Jo Ann May of Waco as a houseguest last weekend. Miss Richardson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Richardson former Waco residents now living at 1910 East Side Drive Austin.

Betty Jean Richardson Jo Ann May Waco Miss Richardson J. C. Richardson East Side Drive Austin

Mrs Ellis Elected Kerrville Beta Sigma Phi Leader

Kerrville March 22 Newly elected president of Beta Sigma Phi for business and professional women is Mrs Joe Ellis. Also elected were Mrs W K Manning vice president Miss Marilyn Keester recording secretary Mrs Bob Neves corresponding secretary and Miss Eva Mae Rodgers historian. Mrs Frank Zumpf retires as president. The next meeting is set for April 7.

Kerrville Spb Beta Sigma Phi Sorority For Business and Joe Ellis W. K Manning Marilyn Keester Bob Neves Eva Mae Rodgers Frank Zumpf

Kerrville Dance Square Attends Bandera Jamboree

Do-Si-Do Club of Kerrville accepts invitation to a Bandera square dance jamboree on Saturday night at the Flying L ranch. Visitors expected from Houston and four squares will bring their own caller. Other invited clubs include Bandera Bourne Medina San Antonio and Uvalde.

Kerrville Bandera Houston Flying L Ranch Bandera Square Dance Club Bourne Medina San Antonio Uvalde

Vows Spoken By Couple In Llano

Llano March 22. Mrs Imogene Hardin daughter of Mrs A R Haynes and the late Vernon Wilson married Clarence Wilson of Llano Thursday at the Methodist parsonage. Rev R K Heacock officiated. The bride, Llano High School graduate, had worked with the Production Credit Association in Llano. The groom, formerly of McDade, works in the Texas and New Orleans Railroad office in Llano. They will reside in Llano after a short wedding trip.

Llano Spl Imogene Hardin A. R. Haynes Vernon Wilson Clarence Wilson R. K. Heacock Production Credit Association Wilson McDade T&no Railroad

Monticello College Holds Introductory Film Event

Monticello Films Set will be shown Wednesday night at an informal reception by local alumnae to introduce Dr. George Ripley Young the college president. The event starts at 7 p m in the True Building area with ex-students contacting Austin girls about Godfrey Illinois college opportunities.

Monticello College George Ripley Young John Gracy Ellaine Moseley Austin Godfrey, III

Bandera Club Plans Square Dance Jamboree

Kerrville March 22. The Bandera Square Dance Club will host a square dance jamboree Saturday at the Flying L Ranch hangar. Officers are Buster Ford president Tex Anderson vice president and Mrs Frances Hartshorn secretary treasurer. Clubs from Houston San Antonio Boerne Helotes Medina Kerrville Sabinal and Uvalde are invited.

Kerrvile Bandera Flying L Ranch Buster Ford Tex Anderson Frances Hartshorn Houston San Antonio Boerne Helotes Medina Kerrville Sabina Uvalde

Ridgetop Pre School Mothers Meet for Play and Story Talk

Mrs. Adelyne Kirchoff will address the Ridgetop PTA pre-school mothers group on Play Music and Stories in the Development of the Pre-School Child. The meeting is set for 9 30 a m Thursday at the home of Mrs. C D Poole 5209 Evans.

Adelyne Kirchoff Ridgetop Pta C. D. Poole Evans

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Health, Welfare and Safety Committee W. R. Nabdours Austin-Travis County Lloyd Davidson D. T. Harkrider W. Sth Lavaca Street HN Pe Shriners Taylor Girl PEO Joe Billy Baumgardner Austin American's Society Woman’s News Wichita Falls Pat Pietravalle Betty Ann Allen Evelyn Moore Babs Haworth Joan Ragsdale Freda Gai. Baum Claude Hill Easton Nelson Dan Grieder Freda Gail Baum J. H. Mitchell Sr Ellis Monticello Films Bandera Club Ridgetop Veterans Council Council One Geme Woup Ecoature
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