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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1949

Page

7

Harmony Club Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday

Mrs. Oscar O Bar will host the Harmony Club in the music class. The program starts at 3 30 p m with guest performers Jean Lasky and Martha Kirsten. Members include Nancy Renfer Arthur Keeton George Kelton and Ethel Dell Morris.

Oscar O’bar Harmony Club Jean Lasky Martha Kirsten Arthur Keeton Nancy Renfer George Kelton Ethel Dell Morris Tom Miller Robbie James Richard White Jean Hall Raymond Tate Herman Millican Jackie Milliner George Keeton Carolyn Duke Myriel White Sharon Singleton Bobbie James Janice Johnson George W. Keeton M. Lasky A. Kirstien R. A. Renfer H. L. Morris

Father-Daughter Banquet Held by Llano Scouts

Llano Girl Scouts hosted a father-daughter banquet at Hotel Llano with a Texlake camping theme. Dolly Jo Tomme led as toastmistress. Speakers included Mildred Craig and Mrs Frank Spillar.

Llano Hotel Llano Texlake Colorado Lakes Dolly Jo Tomme Mildred Craig Austin Austin Area Girl Scouts, and Mrs. Frank Spillar Patty Whigham Annette Morgan Jerry Bob Wirdell Cherry Kay Swenson Sherry Barnhart Erwinna Lee Hodges Miss Craig Blanco

Come Home Pearl Admits Fault and Health Fix

A humorous personal letter proclaims the narrator corrected behavior after admitting fault to Pearl. He credits improved mood to dietary changes using Kellogg's All-Bran and water, suggesting bran muffins as well. The note ends with a pledge of renewed affection from the husband Joe.

Pearl America Joe

The Statesman Pattern Offer for Dress Design

The notice promotes a dress pattern 4873 in multiple sizes with a swallowtail peplumed top and slim skirt. It advertises yardage, easy instructions, and a mail order request to The Statesman for 25 cents plus a spring pattern book by Anne Adams with a separate 15 cent request for the book.

The Statesman West 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adams Austin Statesman Pattern Dept

Miss Cofer to Wed Frank Brogan in May

Patricia Cofer announces engagement to Francis Albert Brogan son of Dean and Mrs Albert P Brogan. They plan a late May wedding in San Antonio where Brogan works as a civilian employee after serving in the Eighth Army Air Force. Patricia is a UT graduate with honors and campus activities.

John D. Cofer Ethridge Patricia Francis Albert Brogan Dean Albert P. Brogan West Avenue San Antonio Brogan Adolph Field Miss Cofer Austin Arlington Heights Fort Worth University of Texas Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Pierian Literary Society Bluestockings Honorary English Society Cactus Bluebonnet Belle Stock Company Austin Girls’ Cotillion Austin Woman’s Club Austin High School Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Eighth Army Air Force France

Delta Kappa Gamma Celebrates 19th Chapter Birthday

The William Son County Chapter XI Delta Kappa Gamma honorary teaching society marked its 19th birthday with a luncheon at Mrs. R. E. Dolan's Taylor home. Xenia Voight of Rollnr Rock was elected president, with Lisa May of Georgetown as corresponding secretary and other officers named. Members and guests from Georgetown, Taylor, Flor ence, Hutto, Granger and Thrall attended.

Taylor Spli Williamson County Delta Kappa Gamma Robert E. Dolan Bulah Beavers Georgetown Sam Stone Frank Gilbreth Jr Ernestine G. Cary Xenia Voight Rollnr Granger Kathleen Payne Charles Brazil Mayme Allen Ruth van Zandt Daisy Ander Rosa Atkinson Johnnie Shipp Maude Krieg Kirby Vance F. E Holman Faye Parmarez Eric Brown Hugh Devenport Sam V. Stone Ethel B

Christian Parenthood Study Club Discusses The Challenge

Friday evening the University Baptist Child Study Club hosted a panel on The Challenge of Christian Parenthood in the church ladies parlor. Dr. Blake Smith, Rev. David Currie, and others explored living a Christian life as a model for children, church adequacy, and making everyday moments spiritual.

Christian Parenthood Blake Smith David Currie University Baptist Child Study Club Dr. Smith Rev. Currie God J. H. Lumpkin Jack Holland J. L. Anderson Gerald Williams Smith Currie Virginia Sharborough Byron W. Shipp

Govalle P T A Foods Class Schedules Meetings

The Govalle P TA foods class will meet Wednesday at 1 30 p m in Mrs E R Petri’s home to study meat preparation. Attendance at last week’s pastry and pies demonstration was noted. An upholstery class session is set for 9 am Thursday at Govalle Methodist Church with Mary Lee Browne directing chair and cushion work.

Govalle P-Ta Foods E. R. Petri Enfield Road F. B. Scott Edith Anderson Mesdames C. Hicks Charles Petri Ed Petri L. A. Scott E. Quisenberry

Taylor P-TA Hears Talk on Home and World Peace

Miss Mary Elizabeth Fox spoke on The Home a Democratic Unit for World Peace at the Twelfth Street P-TA meeting. She stressed the home’s role in the world picture today and noted Mrs. Kathryn Nowlin’s home room won the prize for hosting the largest number of guests.

Taylor Mary Elizabeth Fox Twelfth Street

Mies Jane Gibson Chosen for Gonzales Festival

Gonzales learns Miss Jane Gibson will represent the city in the coronation at the Santanaval at A&I College Ki ille. Her escort is Fletcher Johnson. She is a Gonzales High senior and head cheerleader, daughter of Basil and Mrs Gibson. Fletcher is W T Johnsons son.

Gonzales Sph Jane Gibson A&i College Ki Ille Fletcher Johnson Basil Gibson Gonzales High School Fletcher W. T. Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Student Harmony Club Dolores Henderson Kirly Johnson Patsy Rogers Barbara Castellan Scout Mothers Otis Light Orchestra Cofer Frank Brogan Patricia Cofer Christianson-Leberman Tommie Anderson Robert Apple J. C. Aycock M. N. Broman N. W. Goodwin C. W. Ford J. B Greer J. W. Gunn Jack Hall H. G. Lumpkin Robert F. Keener Messrs L W. Satterwhite Cc. G. Smith J. W. Smith C. Jones James E. Clark W. H. Taylor G. E. Williams O. G. Wolfskill Mrs. Blake Smith Govalle P-Ta Foods Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E. Pink Capitol Ballroom P. m Yaring Mies Square Dance Collection Chambray Tucker Cohama Sunny Trousseau Lingerie
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