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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1949

Page

7

Writers to be Initiated Before Matrix Table

Theta Sigma Phi will initiate four Texas women writers Wednesday night as honorary members ahead of the Matrix Table dinner in Austin. Lexie Dean Robertson Esse Forrester O Brien Elizabeth Fowler Draper and Laura Grace Erdman named. Ten other Texas writers will attend as special guests at 7 pm at the Austin Hotel. Principal speaker will be critic.

Theta Sigma Phi Texas Lexie Dean Robertson Esse Forrester O Brien Elizabeth Fowler Draper Laura Grace Erdman Austin

Piano Auditions Judge Arrives in Austin for National Play ing

Raissa Tselentis of New York arrives to judge the Austin division of the National Piano Playing auditions this week. A tea at 4 p.m. Thursday in UT’s Rare Books Room honors Mr. Horan with hostess Miss Fannie Ratchford. Theta Sigma Phi members attend as guests and alumnae.

Raissa Tselentis New York City Austin Horan University of Texas Fannie Ratchford Theta Sigma Phi

Mrs. Clark Re-Elected By Garden Club

Mrs. B. P. Clark was reelected president of the Violet Crown Garden Club at a Thursday luncheon in the Driskill Hotel. New officers include L. M. Waite and W.9. George as vice presidents, Cecil Cabaniss as third vice president, and J. M. Patterson as historian with J. H. Hart as parliamentarian. Members of the nominating committee were W. B. Wardlow, A. L. Harrnes, and M. D. Mosteller. The event honored Mrs. Willard of Lampasas who spoke on flower arrangements with bluebonnets at center and as favors.

B. P. Clark Violet Crown Garden Club Driskill Hotel L. M. Waite W. 9. George Cecil Cabaniss Garland Barcus W. R. Bodine Max Werkenthin Daisy Morris J. M. Patterson J. H. Hart W. B. Wardlow A. L. Harrnes M. D. Mosteller E. Willard Lampasas Mesdames E W Allard Bob Austin S. W. Bohls J. D. Bolding J. W Bradfield H. M. Burlage Dan Colbert C. C. Cameron J. S. Davis H. B. Darcy G. W. Derby Laurie Ferree A M_ Fitzpatrick Murray D. Ford H. J. Getchins A. F. Harsch George Halden A. L. Haynes A. E. Haverlah Harry B. Hofer John E. Jones S. E. McStay T. G. Genge Reese Meador Chester McDowell L. A. Pedigo W. S. Marshall Roswell Miller Jud Miller E. F. Robb M. M Robinson Frank Rundell S. P. Tadlock Albert Thompson W. B. Wardilow A. L. Zinser Miss Willie Birge

Gunter Links World Stability to Controlled Trade

Dr. John Gunter of the University of Texas told the Austin League of Women Voters that global economic stability now hinges on controlled trade. He urged nations to accept joint restrictions to avoid past imbalances and noted upcoming publication on work leading to the International Trade Organization charter.

John Gunter University of Texas Austin League of Women Voters League Barnes Lathrop Kathleen Molesworth Gunter Miss Moles

Nine Austin teachers honored at Home Economics Tea

Nine University of Texas student teachers and Austin High and junior high staff were honored at a dinner in the Home Economics Tea House. Miss Frances Thorpe and nine student teachers attended with a skit depicting teaching experiences from their six week training.

Austin Home Economics Frances Thorpe University of Texas Alice Carman Elsa Traenchman Janie Ruth Somerville Austin High School Leobel Ware Frances Hensley Gloria Massey University Junior High Mary Tom Knox Fulmore School Helen Nolen Allen Junior High Thorpe Norma Calverley Helen Ruhman Sara Jo Levy Mary May Daugherty Maxine Schrader Nancy Armstrong Yvonne Caddell Mary Matern Eleanor Forsyth

Bride Elect Norma McAninch feted at linen shower

Miss Norma McAninch, bride elect of Joe Montgomery, was honored at a linen shower hosted by Mrs. H. M. Gross and Miss Margaret McAninch at 3308 Enfield Road. Twelve guests attended as pink bachelor buttons, candles, and a yellow rose corsage highlighted the home event. Gifts rested in a wagon decorated with pink and white crepe paper. The couple is set to exchange vows Thursday.

H. M. Gross Enfield Road Norma McAninch Joe Montgomery Gross Margaret McAninch

Murder at Dawn read by author at Book Trailers meeting

Mrs C E Lyon read her one act play Murder at Dawn at a Book Trailers gathering held in Mrs Randolph A Haynes home. Refreshments were served to guests and club members including Mrs Arnold Brundrett and several listed members.

C. E. Lyon Randolph A Haynes Arnold Brundrett Maidie Seagraves Mesdames B. E Anderson J. O. Andrewartha E. P. Conkle C. C

Soybean Diseases Threaten U.S. Crops

The article notes nearly 30 diseases attack soybeans in the United States, highlighting widespread challenges for soybean farmers and the need for vigilant disease management.

United States

J. E. Prewetts Move to Austin

Dr. J. E. Prewett and Mrs. Prewett with children Sharon and John Ray relocate from Hooks Texas to Austin. He is affiliated with Brackenridge Hospital and both are UT graduates. Mrs. Prewett is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Morgan Sr. of Austin.

J. E. Prewett Sharon John Ray Austin Hooks Texas Prewett Brackenridge Hospital

Miss Aileen Clem Weds Zim Elkins In Texarkana Nuptials

Aileen Elizabeth Clem and Zim Elkins married April 26 in a home ceremony hosted by the bride’s relatives in Texarkana. The bride, a former WAC and Internal Revenue employee, wore a smoke grey suit and carried a white Bible with carnations. The couple will reside in Beaumont.

Aileen Elizabeth Clem Meadowbrook Drive Zim Elkins Dallas J. J. Clem Texarkana Elkins Childress Texas Southwest Texas College University of Texas WAC Department of Internal Revenue Austin Sam Houston High School Houston Maritime Commission Texas Company Port Arthur Emmett H. Mays

Ridgetop Parents Schedule Meeting

Mrs. Virginia Sharborough will address the Ridgetop parent education class on Thursday morning at 9 o am. The meeting is held at the home of Mrs. T W Hallen 4606 Caswell and will center on Radio Movie and Comic Books whose responsibility.

Virginia Sharborough T. W. Hallen Caswell

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