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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1950

Page

8

Waldine Hunter to lead Austin at State DKG Parley

Waldine Hunter, president of Alpha chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, will depart for San Antonio to attend the state meeting. The 97 Texas chapters mark the 21st anniversary with lectures by Edyth Salvesson and Margaret Boyd, plus a founders banquet address by Henrietta Thompson. Nine scholarships totaling 700 dollars and eight 50 dollar awards will support University of Texas and state college summer study. San Antonio hosts a sightseeing tour Friday afternoon.

Waldine Hunter Delta Kappa Gamma Society San Antonio Texas National Honorary Society For Women Teachers Phyllis Ellis Fort Worth Edyth Salvesson Delta Kappa Gamma Kansas Margaret Boyd Steubenville Ohio National Organization Henrietta Thompson Tuscaloosa Ala Alpha State Committee University of Texas San Anatnio

Sprinkle HD Club Dress Review Highlights Judy Stockton

Miss Judy Stockton earned the top points in a dress review by the Sprinkle Home Demonstration Club held at Miss Norma Lisso's home. Judges were Mrs. Cary Selig and Misses Mary Roper and Patty Turek from the University of Texas home economics department.

Judy Stockton Sprinkle Home Demonstration Club Norma Lisso Cary Selig Mary Roper Patty Turek University of Texas Department of Home Economics A. Fairey Miss Lisso Eugenia Roberts Mesdames K. Cox A. W. Criswell

Mrs William Kraft Resumes Austin Life After Visit

Mrs William F Kraft returns to Austin after visiting relatives in San Antonio and Lytle. She spent time with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs John Kevagy and with Mrs Mort P Chiles and family.

William F. Kraft Austin San Antonio Lytle John Kevagy Mort P. Chiles

P T A Leaders Visit State Headquarters in Austin

Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers state board members from Austin hosted visiting dignitaries at the state offices. Local officers included Mrs. C. N. Austin Jr and others. out-of-town guests were from Deport Birmingham and El Paso. They will depart Tuesday for Ozona for the sixth district spring conference.

Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Austin P-Ta C. N. Austin Jr W. T. Dechard F. C. McConnell Warren Freund Homer Shaw R. N. Lewis J. H. Moore Deport Joseph W. Eshelman Birmingham Ala The National Congress N. H. Keller el Paso Ozona

Fashion Advisor Directs Spring Fashion Cruise Show

Miss Olive Berry of New York City is in Austin to direct arrangements for the Spring Fashion Cruise show to be staged Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Home Economics Building 105 at the University of Texas. She tours colleges as a Simplicity Pattern Company adviser giving lectures and style reviews. She addressed an advanced home economics class on textile careers and will discuss pattern design fundamentals in another class.

Olive Berry New York City Austin University of Texas Simplicity Pattern Company Miss Berry New York

Legion Plans Talk By Lillian Wester

Miss Lillian Wester will speak at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting of University Unit 288. The program, on Latin America, will be at 7 45 p m Tuesday in the home of Poes Dyer 2304 Bowman Road with Mrs Joseph Ramsey as program leader and Mrs Charles Joe Moore as general chairwoman. Co hosts will be Mesdames Sam Kimberlin Charles A Walker and J H Muller.

Lillian Wester American Legion Auxiliary iPoes

Good Shepherd Guild Chapter Meeting Scheduled

Mrs. Carr Pritchitt assisted by Mrs. Walter Meyers will host members of St. Marys chapter of the Church of the Good Shepherd guild Tuesday at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at 2407 Bowman Avenue in Mrs. Pritchitts home.

Carr Pritchitt Walter Meyers St. Mary's Church of the Good Shepherd Guild Pritchitt Bowman Avenue

Out-of-Town Guests Attend Arriett McIntire Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hearrell and son Jackie of Gladewater joined other guests in Austin for the marriage of Miss Don Marie Arriett to William Leigh McIntire. Among attendees were Dr and Mrs James Watson of Cameron.

Jack Hearrell Jackie Gladewater Austin Don Marie Arriett William Leigh McIntire James Watson Cameron

Deadlines Set for TFWC Fifth District Buffet Events

Reservations for the luncheon on Thursday at the Georgian Tea Room and for the Thursday evening banquet at the Austin Hotel must be made by specific deadlines. Mrs. Dennis DuPriest, reservations chair, provides contact details. Mrs. Willis Keller of San Antonio presides. other organizers include Mrs. Bob Long and Mrs. Alden Davis. The convention features two lunches, two dinners, a style show, and a Laguna Gloria tea.

Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Dennis DuPriest Georgian Tea Room Austin du Priest Willis Keller San Antonio Keller Alamo City Women’s Club Friendship Day Woman's Breakfast Club Bexar County Tuberculosis Association Battle of the Flowers Association Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs San Antonio Art League The Conservation Society Guild of St. Mark's Episcopal Church Pan American Council San Antonio Radio Station. In Recent Weeks Mrs. Keller Bob Long Alden Davis Yesteryear Laguna Gloria

Area Economic Group To Meet At Austin Hotel

The Austin Area Economic Development Foundation will hold a 4 p.m. meeting at the Austin Hotel with president C. B. Smith calling sessions Wednesday Thursday and Friday to review ongoing work and plan future activities. About 400 members will participate as 10 directors are elected by mail this month to fill expired terms.

Austin Area Economic Development Foundation Austin C. B. Smith Austin Chamber of Commerce Central Texas Highland Lakes

Mrs Carlyle Marney to Address Rebecca Class Meeting

Mrs Carlyle Marney wife of the First Baptist Church pastor will deliver the devotional at the Rebecca class gathering. A church business meeting will start at 11 a.m. followed by a luncheon at 12 noon.

Carlyle Marney First Baptist Church Rebecca

Designing Woman Improves Small Dining Room Space

A newspaper feature discusses using built in wall spaces for decor and storage in a dining room with a butler’s pantry effect. It notes practical tips on paint color and furniture painting from Elizabeth Hillyer’s booklet SMART AS PAINT PAINT PROBLEMS SOLVED available for 15 cents via a self-addressed envelope to Miss Hillyer.

Elizabeth Hillyer

Prenuptial Parties for Miss Neville Bride-Elect

Two parties honored Miss Margaret Ann Neville bride elect of Homer Norris. Hostesses Mrs E E Pittman Mrs Roy Miller and Mrs C M Cleveland hosted a china and pantry shower for 25 guests at 405 East 35th. A pottery shower followed with 12 guests. The formal wedding is set for April 8.

Margaret Ann Neville Homer Norris E. E. Pittman Roy Miller C. M. Cleveland Cleveland East 35Th W. R. Neville J. A. Warren Horace Shelton Jr

Tacky Party Hosted by VFW Auxiliary in Smithville

Smithville March 27 The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 1309 hosted a tacky party at Odd Fellows Hall for members and guests. Food included coffee from a can and sandwiches on newspapers. Prizes went to Miss Margaret Webster for Easter bonnet and Lynn Saunders with Roland Simms for the men’s tacky award.

Smithville ANS VFW Odd Fellows Hall Billie Richards Leon Rector Charles Piencik Dan Tucker Fred Barnewski Roland Simms Lynn Saunders E. Clay Finch Margaret Webster R. C. Rapp W. Z. Blake R. A. Sharp

Gordon Houser Receives Superior Rating at Festival

Members of the Austin Junior Music Club joined the Gonzales Junior Music Club Festival where National Federation of Music Clubs ratings were awarded. Gordon Houser earned a superior rating, while Patricia Young Ned Seddon Carol Atkinson Mary Louise Davis Martha Jo Henry Dale Lanier and Charles Rolls received excellent ratings. Other entrants scored from 83 to 88 percent. Doris Herrington, a 1949 superior winner, was invited to perform at the State Music Convention on April 1 in Fort Worth.

Austin Junior Music Club Gonzales National Federation of Music Clubs Gordon Houser Patricia Young Ned Seddon Carol Atkinson Mary Louise Davis Marth Jo Henry Dale Lanier Charles Rolls Annette la Bauve Violet Taylor Doris Herington Marlen Parsons Alice Nell Mosteller Elsie Krause Betty Lou Nowotny Charles Barnette Doris Herrington Fine Arts Tcu, Fort Worth Alfred Seddon Messrs Mesdames J. M. Herrington Aubrey Atkinson L. R. Parsons Mesdames Marvin Henry David Youn Marvin Heinatz Max Davis Willard Houser Arno Nowotny Hoyt Barnette

NAUD Bridge Group Confers Prizes At Campus Meeting

The NAUD bridge group gathered in the campus cafeteria where Mrs. Elmer Beach won the floating prize, Mrs. Eugene Blair took first prize, and Mrs. Douglas Huie earned second prize. Hostesses included Mesdames Robert McLucas, Forrest McDonald, Meg McDonald, and Wallace Gullahorn with numerous members in attendance.

Bridge Group of NAUD Elmer Beach Eugene Blair Douglas Huie Robert McLucas Forrest McDonald Meg McDonald Wallace Gullahorn Kathryn Adkin R. Gordon Bennett Sam Burton Harry Dean Carl Fenske Wyndel E. Haynes Lloyd Hlavka William Horne William D. Jones Marvin Masur Betty McCord Gilbert Taft Walton Paine Thomas H. Thompson

Michigan Guests Feted in Coupland

In Coupland Michigan guests gathered for a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Max Pfluger and Rev. and Mrs. Robert Mohr. They honored Mrs. Pfluger’s aunt Mrs. William Schumacher and her cousins Mr. and Mrs. Eric Rochla of Saginaw Michigan. Rochla departed Friday for Florida while Schumacher visited Austin to see Rev. J. J. Kasiske. Guests included the honorees, Rev. J. J. Kasiske Edel weiss Emanuel Kasiske and Harry Lee Hampel from Austin, plus the hosts.

Coupland Max Pfluger Robert Mohr Mohr J. J. Kasiske Edelweiss Emanuel Kasiske Harry Lee Hampel Austin

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